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Newspaper
Jackson Herald
Location
Jackson, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
Voters are urged to support Orren Wilson for the prosecuting attorney position with calls for the people to rule. The piece praises Republican candidates, discusses tickets, and encourages voting for Swanger for secretary of state and the state ticket.
The Hon. Nelson B. Crews with two singers will tour Missouri from October 26 to October 31. Crews, described as a fine colored orator, will speak in Cape Girardeau on October 26 at 7:30 P M and deliver other talks across the state.
The statement argues that electing Hadley and the Republican ticket would be a progressive move, while electing Cowherd and his allies would be a backward step. It cautions Missouri not to retreat.
The piece praises Taft Hughes and Cannon after their Cape visit. It warns Republicans who opposed the 1902 May third crowd to vote in November, urging voters to study ballots, think, and go to the polls on November 3 to decide.
A federal grand jury filed about ten indictments. R. K. Proffer received five years for robbing the Liberty Missouri post office in Ripley county. Hayti raider got eight years, and Perkins robber six months. United States vs Louis Houck to condemn R. R. across the swamps was filed with A. R. Ponder and Chas. Brother of the Cape and H Heiser of Benton named as commissioners.
Death has entered our Camp and taken from our midst esteemed neighbor Glover Harris who departed this life Sept 1908. We mourn our loss and extend sympathy to the bereaved family. Our charter shall be draped in mourning for thirty days and a copy of this resolution sent to the family.
Health is good as hogs die east of Fruitland from cholera. Property moves shuffle as Marion Martin buys Colyers property to operate a hotel and later a feed and livery. John McLain sells his farm, may move to Fruitland then Cape. Robt Noland rents Russell’s farm, son to move. Water works expand, J N Short buys property for fits up shelves and counters, Wm Wessell to move stock to Main Street. Oriole resident revises stop law stance as mule and corn-field issue unsettles neighbors.
Orren Wilson urges Cape Girardeau County voters to support his candidacy for prosecuting attorney. He cites defense of criminal cases and 12 years of legal experience, promising to base duties on law, investigate cases fully, and avoid unnecessary expenditures. He plans to operate from Jackson and asks for November election support.
Local notes from Leemon commend a smart school board choice and two new staff women, report many students in Normal and University, urge GOP voting in Cape Girardeau County, mention Dr Noland selling medicine and I H Sides selling mules, and invite reader opinions while expressing hope for the Herald’s success.
On October 13 to 15 inspectors visited multiple schools. Camster, Miss Nancy Mabrey taught. Pleasant Valley colored with Amanda McGuire. Leemon with Miss Kate Brent and Miss Mahala Cauvey. Indian Creek with George Doyle and Harry Neal. Plainview with Jacob Doyle. Rage School House with Miss Emma Hoffman. Oak Grove with Nancy Mabrey. Sand Ridge with F. H. Parche. Tilsit with J. A. Barks and Miss Emma Sands. Enrollments ranged from 30 to 91 and present students from 13 to 81 across the sites.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that Rufus Reid, executor, will make final settlement of Daniel Hinkle deceased at the Cape Girardeau probate court in Jackson Missouri starting November 9 1908. Car load of furniture just arrived at Bruening Kerstner D G Co.
The Southeast Missouri Medical Association met in our city on Wednesday with reports on bacteria and medical practice. Dr Goodykoontz and Dr Hamel led talks praising the local town and the state of health, while the visiting doctors from Fredericktown Edna Farmington Cario and others shared insights and microscopic demonstrations.
In a letter from the editor of the Herald, the writer presents differing views on the stock law. He argues hogs, cattle and other livestock at large are a public nuisance and spread disease. He defends fencing creeks and pasture as practical, noting land costs and local conditions. He asserts stock law enforces everyone to feed their own stock.
A letter from H. A. Brand calls on farmers to feed their hogs and not rely on iron fences, noting hogs will dig under any barrier. The author argues for responsible stock feeding and self-reliance in managing farm stock.
N H Summitt state president of the Missouri Farmers' Union, while en route home via Paragould Arkansas, dismissed wild rumors of night riders and a cotton panic. He said buyers remain active and warned local ginners, noting he would condemn the lone lecturer if present. The Farmers' Union disclaims night riding.
Abstracter advertises title work offering abstracts of title for property purchases. Promises prompt attention on all orders and urges potential buyers to ensure they receive clear deed ownership. Phone contact provided.
John Lowes and wife transfer 200 acres in section 9 township 33 range 12 to Cora Lowes for 700 dollars. Christian H Haman and wife transfer lot 10 block land ld Henderson's subdivision out lot 27 to Henry Musbach for 3400. Martin Bock and wife transfer lot 31 range F city of Cape Girardeau to Emelia Russkampf for 2000 dollars. Christian Gross and wife transfer 30-100 acre survey 242 township 31 range 12 to C G Kiehne et al for 500. Henry Suedecum and wife transfer 42-100 acre lot 2 section 19 township 80 range 13 to Martin Daume for 31350. Alvina Mantz transfers lot Land 14 block 1 Weltecke's addition to Jackson to Caroline Goehman for 125 dollars.
Cattle receipts 7500 with general market lower than last week on cows and heifers while yearlings sold steady. Two cars of steers over 1590 lbs and one car of yearlings reached 7.00. Outlook for week forecasts little change. Hog receipts 5500 with common quality. market down 10 to 20 cents. top price 5.75.
Hog prices range from 5.35 to 5.70 for hogs with ordinaries at 5.25 to 4.75 and mixed weaners around 4.60. Sheep receipts reach 2000 with market steady. good to choice mutton at 4.00 to 2.45 and good to choice lambs 5.40 to 5.75. Demand weak for common grades. prospects expected steady this week. National Live Stock Commission Company.
Reports from Kennett and Gideon detail fatal shootings, J. W. Stout killing J. W. Wilkin and Arch Wilkey fatally wounding Charles Hedger after a quarrel over a settlement. Other items note a fire destroying a lower Cooter schoolhouse, insured for 2,400 with 4,000 cost, and a 60th Masonic anniversary in Pemiscot. Also recounts of a 106-year-old widow and Civil War memories, Bird’s Point levee actions, and a prominent young orator linked to Bryan.
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