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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
1
Democratic convention voices resolve county delegates
The Jefferson City state convention scene sees O. O. Alexander challenging W. D. Vandiver before endorsing key figures like W. J. Byron and Folk. Vandiver secures citizenship and support as delegates to the national convention, amid calls for broad legislative repeal and harmony in a crowded county gathering. Public school closes with outdoor exhibition urged to replace indoor graduation crowds and celebrate the year’s music and academics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
G. W. Winyard
Dix Walker
Lane
Doniphan
Mar. Meridith
Poplar Bluff
State Senate
W. J. Byron
J. W. Folk
W. J. Stone
J. J. Russell
Ely
Louis Houck
T. R. R. Ely
Denver
W. J. Roberts
C. W. Henderson
W. D. Vandiver
L. L. Bowman
T. J. Beardsley Jacob Doyle
Perry Mayfield
O. O. Alexander
Vandiver
Alexander
C. O. Alexander
Marriage License Record Summary
Marriage license entries list A. W. Smith and Pansy C. Thompson. Additional names James Tusker and Katie Hinkle appear, with Spencer Renf ont nfroe and Daisy following, reflecting fragmented OCR data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Smith
Pansy C. Thompson
James Tusker
Katie Hinkle
Home Coming Celebration Highlighted by State Encampment
The Home Coming festival runs August 27 to 29 with national speakers in a presidential year. Missouri State Encampment is expected to join, and nonmembers are urged to join the local association. Organizers promise attractions, amusements, and a cordial return for former residents visiting Cape County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Cape County
Move Old Court House to Milde Lot as Opera House
A proposal advocates moving the old court house to the Milde lot where the Hoffman house stands for 3500. It would cost about 6500 to restore it as an opera house and city offices, totaling around 10000. The plan urges a mass meeting called by the commercial club president and broad citizen support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Jackson
Commercial Club
Primary Law Warns Missouri Republicans to File Declarations by June 4
Republican voters in Missouri must file declarations or petitions for nomination by June 4 1908 under the new general primary law. Walter S Dickey Republican State Chairman urges party organization to ensure a nominee for every office and to inform county members about the law before the filing deadline. He seeks suggestions to strengthen county by county awareness and aims to build a statewide Republican victory in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter S. Dickey
Missouri
Walter &. Dickey
Republican State Committee
Poultry house gains new water main from town
Two home mechanics completed laying a water main from 1st West Street to the poultry house. The system withstood 100 pounds pressure and no leaks. Daley supervised joints Armour oversaw dirt filling. Public praise follows for the town’s poultry industry and the ice plant visit encouraged in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St West Street
Poultry House
T. Daley
Sam Armour
Henry Taylor
Goodwin
Jean
Jackson
Picnic honors J. M. A. graduates at Burfordville
Mrs. Fred Kurre led a basket picnic for the J. M. A. graduating class and guests at Burfordville last Saturday. Dinner and supper were provided on the grounds by Mrs. Kurre, Mrs. Hienberg and Mrs. Wolters. Attendees included Meadams Kurre Wolters Hienberg Bernice Limbaugh Mary LaPierre Flossie Kurre Madge Crow Midge Kurre Agnes Morton Grace McLain Frankie Lusk Majors Libby Powell Col Laughridge Captains Leslie Wilbourn Robert Crow Lee Mitchel Ed Swink Foster Cole Asa Wilbourn Paul Evans Frank Highley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kurre
Burfordvile
Kurre
Hienberg
Wolters
Meadams
Bernice Limbaugh
Mary LaPierre
Flossie Kurre
Madge Crow
Midge Kurre
Agnes Morton
Grace McLain
DIES OF PERITONITIS JAMES O Bowman
James O Bowman son of Pocahontas died at his parents home last Saturday of peritonitis. He was about 26 years old and had recently turned from past habits to lead an exemplary life. He professed religion before death and died in the faith. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O. Bowman
Bowman
Pocahontas
Jim
J M A closes after another strong year graduates ten
Jackson Military Academy wraps a record year with ten graduates the largest class yet. Baccalaureate by Rev C P Browning, music by Mrs Lulu Helmkampf and duets, reception for graduates, and a decorated J M A chapel mark a festive period with 100 guests. The class parade backstage, wreath guessing reaches 380, and nearly all attendees report a pleasant evening. Commencement address slated for tomorrow night ending the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Military Academy
C. P. Browning
Lulu Helmkampf
Freda Helmkampf
Earl Williams
Col
T. W. Birmingham
Bunting
Jackson
Bertihiawied Groekeley
A. Snider
Bernice Limbaugh
B. FB. Lusk
Mandamus Suit Aims to Force Saloon License in St Francois
Southeast Missouri report notes a mandamus suit filed against St Francois County Court to compel issuance of a saloon license. The action seeks court intervention to validate or grant the permit, reflecting local licensing disputes and regulatory procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Farris
Supreme Court
Mendamus
St. Francois
Farmington
Iron Mountain
Sikeston
Morehouse
Dexter
Buffington
Hunterville
Indies
Anniston
J. 8S. White
J. L. Busby
Homer Lynn
Trustees of
Charleston Courier
Bell
Kennett
Malden
Also Mentioned on This Page
House and Delegates
Citizinship
Robert Hoffmann
West Jackson
Court House
Wilson Cramer
Floy Slack
Robert Winyard
Thomas English
Alvin Macke
Frankie Lusk
Charles Macke
Herbert Caldwell
Bessie Samuels
Charles Cofer
M. T. Haw
Spencer Renfont Nfroe
Daisy
Was
Disin
Mandamus Suill
St. Francois County
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