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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
2
A mix of political notices and local concerns: a printer’s plea about subscription renewals, nominations for Missouri conventions and judicial positions, calls for reform in the Cape county Republican convention, and a Preliminary Missouri State Fair announcement for Ledinia with exhibits and travel details. Also mentions town cleanliness ordinances and a testimonial for Batlar d Snow Liniment.
Circuit Court progress shows continued cases including Wm Rooker Ellen Wright Jon Hink and Elijah Hendricks with a five year penitentiary sentence. multiple divorces granted for Ida Belle Keys Belle Litzefelner and Sarah A Burton. appeals and continuances in several matters. assualt with intent to kill noted. venue change and trials scheduled. enforcement actions and ejectment cases listed. rail road appeal and sheriff Crain case moved to higher court.
Real estate transfers listed include 7001 William elie to Robert HH Abernathy and several parcels to the city of Jackson. Transfers also cover undivided one third interests in parcels, lots in survey numbers, railroad right of way properties, and a Missouri and Mississippi line project. Notable entries mention Mary M. Ilone and Robert G. Gibos with values and location references across Cape Girardeau and surrounding townships.
County court actions include drainage views for Cape Girardeau and Scott counties, road petitions and damag es awards, bridge and steel work contracts, and grants for poor relief. Warrants issued for salaries, supplies, and bridge work. several road surveys ordered and adjourned.
The G A R post at Pocahontas will observe Decoration Day Friday May 20 Rev D W Crow of DeSoto will preach the memorial sermon at 11 o'clock and Rev McCormack at 2 o'clock. Preachers and others present who desire to talk will be invited to do so. Sons of veterans from Appleton and other points are invited to be present. Everybody is invited to come and bring well filled baskets. Comrade
Wm F Floogge and Annie M Dest Kenry Illera and Johanna Roloff Elam Naoee and Kitty Davis secured marriage licenses in the county records.
United States Department of Agriculture at Jackson station issues weather and crop data for the week ending Saturday May 10. The report covers rainfall temperatures and crop conditions across regions, noting impacts on planting progress, growth stages, and potential yields.
A San Francisco report details a controversial Bright's disease and diabetes treatment funded by a group of businessmen. Beginning November 14, a committee tested the remedy on hundreds, noting 87 percent improvement and 13 percent failures by August 26. The committee released critical reports and offered full results upon request from John Fulton Company, 420 Montgomery St, San Francisco.
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