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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
1
A brief note in Southeast Missouri reports a man accused of inventing a robbery claim to justify his actions. The incident centers on a local resident and involves police investigation and statements from witnesses. No detailed outcomes or charges are provided in the fragment.
Beal a Board Bill WILL TEST THE LOCAL OPTION LAW as Farmington adopts well equipped fire department with new horses under Sid Cromean and Wm Shields. A two thirds majority petition for a drum shop license is denied under the March 7 1908 local option law. District Fair Association planned near Farmington with support from Business Men's Club Gov Norman and others. The Post Office rule clamps down on registered letters. A. C. Roberts feigned robbery at the Jefferson hotel to dodge board bills. Drs Sawyer and Moore seal a year long veterinary contract with Poplar Bluff Ice Company.
Conrad Schade wins in the St. Louis court of appeals over Mayor R. R. Russell. The decision holds the mayor’s signature on a saloon license as attestation, removing mayoral discretion. The ruling also bars Mayor Patton of Cape from ousting city treasurer Gustav Schultz.
The Cape County Farmers and Stockraisers Association met in Jackson and outlined premiums for white yellow and mixed corn classes plus best single ear ten ears and yield per acre. State seed gifts and local donations back contests with special youth classes and scholarships. Mayor Russell and Maple Wilson to distribute seeds and bulletins. Sec B F Sides at Pocahontas handles inquiries. Rev E A Jordan resigns from Doniphan Christian church pastorate and may pursue evangelism.
The Jackson Military Academy closes with a Baccalaureate sermon next Sunday morning. Monday features a recital by Mrs Hempkampf's pupils, Tuesday sees the graduates' annual reception, Colonel Birmingham's pupils give recitals on Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday hosts the commencement exercises. Judge W N Evans, candidate for governor, will deliver the class address. The event is billed as among the nicest commencements in Jackson with full public invitation to all entertainments.
M M Davis stays several days at Schumer Springs hoping to improve health as Robert Morton lags in recovery. Doctors Hall and Adkins planned surgery but delayed. C G C Railway officials A Cannon and R R Master have resigned. Abe King resigns as section foreman and Rural Morton becomes foreman. James Sawyer owns a colt with four white feet. Carl McNeely plans expansion as demand grows. Farmers anxious over rain and late spring hindering corn planting.
Real estate notice offers three tracts near Liberty Texas, 350 acres 75 acres and 350 acres with terms mostly two thirds cash and up to four years. Land suitable for crops timber good railroad access near Houston Beaumont. Includes local social notes and visits.
A local option election will not be held this year due to law restricting elections within sixty days of general elections. The committee cites August primary as not a general election and delays the vote to avoid technicalities while continuing to advocate their cause. A. B. R. Leslie of Burfordville delivered the editor a box of strawberries, described as very fine.
George East of Burfordville visited the Cape last week while Albert Sanders and family from Blytheville Ark. were here. Vesper Slinkard was seriously injured by a falling tree. Lulu VanAmburg visited her father Dr J A VanAmburg and attends Marble Hill College. The Democratic Township Convention met, electing Henry Austenburg Sr. as chair and nine delegates to the county convention, with a resolution endorsing Folk's Administration.
The Cape high school athletic meet drew a large crowd with spirited participation. Charleston took first place while Jackson High finished second in field events. Jackson High totaled 264 points with Louis Hoffman earning 10, Frank Smith 11, Earl Williams 4, and Alvin Macke 1 point.
Real estate list offering 240 acres in Dryden Arkansas on a branch road of the Friese railroad. Includes a two story frame building, barns, other outbuildings, incumbrance of 2500, and asking price 35000. Also 45 adjoining lots with a store and dwelling rented at 2000, plus Wi acres of five land two miles from a good cotton Belt town with population 600, price per are 816. Apply at this office.
Walter Christopher appears before the court and acknowledges a bold acts of burglary described as a fatherly but unlawful spree. The case outlines charges and the defendant's intent while detailing the courtroom proceedings and potential penalties.
Christopher the Yeggman, jailed in Missouri, faces post office robbery charges in Caruthersville and is wanted in Arkansas for another penitentiary term. He says he will plead guilty here only if released from Arkansas. He argues he should serve in one state and laments past sins. His wife visited during court.
Phenix wheat oats and clover show promise. Newton Short of Fruitland visited town Monday. Bruhl family from Frohna visited Sunday. Pocahontas and Cain Creek played a ball game Sunday. score 5 to 6 Pocahontas. John McLaughlin and Miss Edna Looney of Cape visited West Pocahontas Sunday. Elmer Putz killed two sparrows with a .22 rifle. Uncle Andy Litzelfelner celebrated 75th birthday Sunday. J O Bowman and Postmaster Schoen sick. Frazer sisters of Uniontown visiting Rev Bultman. Kurre and Masters candidates for Treasurer visited Monday. Bessie Alexander spent Sunday at Jackson. F Drum road boss had a serious accident when a spring broke and he fell under the grader. Young folks had a play party at J C Engelbert. Rev Charles Sample is home briefly.
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