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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
5
Official organ of Cape Girardeau County Court invites readers to check the date on the Herald and pay arrears. Subscription terms include one year rates, single copies, and display legal advertising charges. Subscribers are warned their names will be dropped two months after expiration if no contact is made.
A series of notices authorize candidates for sheriff and other county offices with Republican primary dates set for August 4. Names include J Tacke M Seivally Orren Wilson Lewis Daughersy TP FV Mitchell B B Lusk and possible entries by Champ Clark for U S Senator. Several figures are named as potential judges and party platforms to be drafted in Jefferson City in September.
The passage states Judge Evans is named as the Folk candidate for Governor and the Rolle Sharp Shooter vows to take a half dozen cow herds before Ev ans, and to take Dave Ball before either of them. The quote reflects political rivalry and threats in a terse, historical phrasing.
The brief mentions Tuesday as St. Patrick's Day and notes its occurrence on that day. No additional context or named events provided.
On this day Tre hosts a meeting of Jane and temperenes to discuss temperance work. The group meets at Se dalia to plan actions promoting sobriety and reform in the community.
Notice to holders of Cape Girardeau Township railroad refunding bonds, numbers 18 10 20 21 22 dated April 2 1900, each $1000, payable by the County Treasurer at Mississippi Valley Trust Company St Louis on April 2 1908. If not presented, interest ceases. Jackson Mo March 2 1908.
D F Sadler resident dentist in Jackson Missouri offers dentistry practice in all branches with crown and bridge work a specialty. Teeth extracted without pain. Examination and consultation at Jones drug store or nearby locations.
In the district court of Missouri a bankruptcy notice states a special meeting of creditors will be held March 2 at 10 in the forenoon at the court house Cape Girardeau to discuss the resignation of trustee J Fe schmake, elect a new trustee, and petition to sell the plant free of incumbrance along with other business. Objections to proceedings may be filed. Referee in Bankruptcy Alesander Toss Cape Girardeau Mo Feb 1 1908
Notlee, named executor, orders all creditors and persons with claims against May Phetvibierpe estate to file proof within two years from publication. Those not exhibiting may be barred from benefiting. The notice names executors and requires claims to be presented at the designated place.
Sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk of Jackson until April 6 1908 at 6 pm for macadamizing graveling curbing and guttering First North street from Third East to the Cape Girardeau Chester railroad Right of Way The macadam will be 14 feet wide from center to edge with crushed stone and pebbles 1 to 2 inches in size six inches deep in the center tapering to two inches at edges creating a 28 foot section.
The notice details a street first North street improvement in Jackson Missouri with concrete guttering six inches thick two feet wide and topped with cement and granite or sand. Curbing eight inch high six inch thick will be finished with cement and granite. Bids must include separate items for macadam graveling and guttering and be accompanied by bonds. Completion by 1908-04-01. The board reserves right to reject bids. City Clerk William Paar signs.
Real estate notice advertises bargains including two farms near Jackson of 65 and 150 acres. Mentions 900 acres of cut over land two miles from Gilkerson Arkansas with nine houses on site and good water, suitable as stock farm at 10 dollars per acre. Adds 480 acres in Lawrence County Arkansas, cut over land, 14 miles from railroad.
An advertisement describes 1000 acres of fine land near Little Rock with railroad prospects and a running stream, priced at five dollars per acre. It touts soil, yields, rental income, and advantages like proximity to church and school, with flexible payment over one to five years and trade options. Two farms near Jackson are also for sale.
Reported trip of Rev. M. T. Haw to Fredericktown for a M C I board meeting. A California letter recalls Ed Howard and William O Brien boating on the Pacific, planning a trip to California Island for fishing and oranges. An advertisement promotes humane, shop-made harness by C H Wolter, priced 12 to 16 dollars, claiming durability and fit.
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