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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1907
Page
3
The Jackson Herald Republican in Politics lists multiple candidates in the upcoming April elections. Names appear for city and county offices including street commissioner, city collector, city assessor, and school superintendent, with races set for April 1 to April 2.
A writer criticizes Houck rail road for poor service and urges residents to unite with Commercial clubs to pursue an electric line. The letter argues public spirit and confidence from business leaders are key, warns against knocking others, and stresses collective effort to improve regional transportation.
From Burfordville comes the announcement that Thomas Joyce will serve as County School Superintendent. He brings many years of practical teaching experience and a proven record of success, and will readily assess the needs and drawbacks of the local school system. Reporter.
J. E. Wallace and family and Pink Davis and family relocate from Mountain View to Jackson. Wallace occupies the Pedigo property and Davis the Randol property. Wallace buys three lots in North Jackson to build this summer. Knights and Ladies of Security schedule meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights at Workman hall. next meetings set for next Tuesday night. Members urged to attend.
Offers list Burfordville lots farm properties near Jackson and Whitewater. Properties include a two story business building site, 280 acre Al stock farm, 16 acre farm, several single family cottages, town lots, and numerous Cape Girardeau County farms with varying cash and mortgage terms. Includes prices, acreage, and locations. agent invites listings.
A jet black stallion sired by Cuckoo stands at Fred Koehler's farm two miles east of Jackson for the 107 season. He stands 16 hands high with terms of 12 to insure a live colt. Rowdy Boy also offers the season at the same time and place with 26 to cover living costs. Te is a bay 16 hands high with good style and action. Pedigree inquiries accepted at the stable. Care and liability statements noted. Service fee due if mare is sold or traded.
South Bend Watches keep time to the minutest fraction and resist heat and cold. They claim accuracy despite temperature changes and railway travel or daily jolts. After regulation, the watch is guaranteed to be a perfect timekeeper and is shown in standard sizes and styles at various prices.
Letters of administration issued for Albert J. Dambach estate in Cape Girardeau County require all claims within one year for allowance, two years to file or be barred. March notes resumed work on the new courthouse, with promises of timely completion and patience from citizens as delays are discouraged.
John St Abbot Sr of Farmington died Monday at about 75. He was laid to rest at the Cape after his return home. The town reports the compressor foundation for the water supply is being installed and work will begin shortly in the water and light plant.
Oscar Samuels and family journeyed through Jackson last week en route to Schumer Springs. Mr. Robinson of the Anti-Saloon League filled his appointments in the courthouse and Methodist church Sunday. an extra session will be called around April 2. The year saw 174 bills passed with 4 introduced in the House and over 4500 in the Senate. not a strong year for new bills. A $15,000 city bonding measure to drain Charleston carried 880 to 10. Strader school closed with a fine exhibition. praise to teacher Kastner. Girt Stroder and America Austin wed at Whitewater last week with a dance at J. E. Cauvey’s residence. Theodore Mueller of near Pocahontas, son of Henry Mueller, now with a St. Louis contracting firm, visited and ordered the Herald. Citizens upset with Bell Telephone prices urge forming a new company or pressuring Bell through a committee.
The Pocahontas column notes ongoing mild weather and a weeklong visit by Theo Mueller and spouse from St. Louis, returning next Monday the 18th. James Davis is reappointed road overseer amid mixed opinions on the other officials Cross Hope and E. S. Templeton. Local notes cover council intrigues, business moves, and school events with several residents mentioned by name.
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