Oriole items and local notes from frontier town
Health good amid heat and drought as wheat and corn scare farmers while winter nears. A new Baptist church sermon on being born again noted. Local gossip includes a mule swap gone wrong, a horse accident injuring 13 year old horse, and several residents visiting kin in Ark and Mo. Voter guidance closes with urging support for Watson in line with old constitution values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
Butler
John
John Noland
Ferri
Jackson
Harnoss
James Gibson
F. W. Schmid
Emma Pierce
Ark
Ed. Blackgaves
J. T. Allen
Paxico
Jane Brooks
Aridola
Hitchcock
W. F. Blaylock
Murphysboro
Watson
Notice of Administration for Peter Wills Estate
Letters of Administration granted to Mary A. Wills by the Cape Girardeau Probate Court dated July 14 1908. Claimants must exhibit claims for allowance within one year or be barred. if not exhibited within two years from publication, they will be forever barred. Mary A. Wills Admix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Wills
Cape Girardeau County
Mary A. Wills
Robert H. Morton
Probate Court
Nellie Morton
Admix
Baptist church executive board meeting in Jackson
The executive board of the Baptist church will hold a meeting in Jackson on Saturday September 26 at 9 30 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
Jackson
Grainers community notes and school opening report
Grazens reports very dry conditions as farmers seek rain to sow wheat. School opened with about 40 pupils, 16 in advanced room. A literary society formed, officers elected, first meeting Oct 2. Rev Brainard heads to Presbytery in Kenne t, manse project discussed, Cowherd spoke at Altenberg with an encouraging talk. Some locals weighing Home Comers Association attendance. Wishing success to the Herald and readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Sides
Zulu Barber
Miases Zulu Barber
Roberta Lane
Franklin
Grant
Cowherd
Altenberg
the Herald
Centralia Hosts Jackson Nine In Two Rough Games
The Centralia baseball team faced the Jackson squad on Monday and Tuesday, losing 5 to 3 then 14 to 0. Louie Dutch Wagner, a former Jackson player and son of Marshal Wagner, starred by shutting out his old teammates and impressed locals enough to stay for a couple more games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralianll
Jackson
Louie
Dutch) Wagner
Marshal Wagner
Centralia
Orren Wilson Seeks Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney
Orren Wilson, Republican candidate, asks voters for the Prosecuting Attorney position. He cites criminal defense experience, eight years as a lawyer, and service as police judge in Cape Girardeau. He pledges an impartial, law abiding office in Jackson and careful case review before expenses.
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Cape Girardeau County
Cape Ghartees
Jackson
Orren Wilson
Wanted A Good Housekeeper for Kong House Family
A notice seeks a trustworthy housekeeper for a family of four. German or American candidates considered with wages and good feed for the right woman. Respond by writing G C Schaden at 4188 Hanover St Cane Girardeau Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kong Bouse
G. C. Schaden
Hanover St
Cane Girardeau, Mo
Fire Salvage Sale at Buckner Ragsdale Co
Fire and water damaged stock worth 50000 will be sold at a fraction of value. About half the stock already marked for fall trade. 75 percent largely undamaged and priced to move. New seasonable goods for winter must be sold quickly to vacate for repairs before opening Quality Corner with a bigger ready to wear stock in Southeast Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner Ragsdale Co
Missouri
Home Coming Brightens Jackson Stores and Events
Jackson hosts Home Coming with decorated streets and varied shops. Local advertisements promote clothing at Hoffmeister Macom Heinbergs and Star Brand shoes, new butcher shop on South High Street, and maps at the Cottage Home. Community notices cover agriculture, livestock, and church schedule. a National Independence Party ticket is noted in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Lumber Co
A. J. Kinder
Gordonville
Cypres
Heinberg’s
Heinberg's
Clarence Dormeyer
Bonne Terre
Star Brand
Heinberg
Sibley
Frank Mogler
South High Street
Heinbergs
The
Herald
Jackson
Hoffmeister & Macom
St. Louis
Thomas L. Hisgen
Jno
William Heyde
Herald Booth
Col. T. W
Birmingham
Unlucky Day Ends Farmer’s Life in Altenburg Area
Hew Wells reports dry weather yet requests for rain. Karl Gross cut his big toe while chopping wood. Dr. Morgan dressed the wound. Emanuel Reisenbichler, 27, died after a wagon accident when his team ran away on a hill near New Wells. Dr. Estel attended. He leaves a father, four brothers, and three sisters. Funeral held at New Wells Monday. Congregation plans mission feast next Sunday if weather allows. Altenburg crowds heard Cowherd, governor candidate, last Saturday.
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Karl Gross
Dr. Morgan
Emanuel Reisenbichler
Wittenberg
Mr. Reisenbichler
Estel
Altenburg
New Wells
Reisenbichler
St Louis Live Stock Market Report September 21 1908
Cattle receipts 7500 with limited good natives. Good to choice steers sold strong up to 10 cents above last week. cows and heifers 10 to 15 cents higher. Veal calves steady top 7.50. Stockers and feeders steady, supplies light. Hog receipts 6000, tops 7 734, market steady with last week. heavy hogs 7.00 to 7.37. Pigs 5.25 to 5.50. light vs heavy prices wide. Sheep receipts 1500 steady. best mutton 4.15, best lambs 5.50. Prospects steady to strong. National Live Stock Commission Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Live Stock Commission Company
Administratrix's Notice of Robert H Morton Estate
Letters of Administration granted to Nellie Morton for the estate of Robert H Morton deceased. Probate hearing dated July 11. All persons having claims against the estate should present them to the undersigned. Admix.
Reception at J. M. A. honors Rose and Becket couples
A reception at the J. M. A. honoring Mr. and Mrs. Rose and Mr. and Mrs. Becket was a pleasant event last Monday evening. Guests enjoyed the gathering to the fullest extent.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brainard
Kennett
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Ibley’s. Jackson
Sallie Peterman
Everett House
Cape
A. M. Bond
New Orleans
McAfee
East Jackson
Charleston
H. P. Crowe
J. M. Bradley
M. Clark
Sikeston
P. G. Throgmonton
M. T. Haw
Caruthersville
L. F. Jackson
New Madrid
O. L. Martin
Hayti
T. J. Sallon
Commerce
J. C. Denton
East Prairie
H. W. King
Bloogett
Diehltsadt
C. L. Dennis
Morley and Richwoods
R. A. Walton
Benson
W. FE. Forsaythe
Parma
J. T. Ricketts
Cairo
J. ©. Throymorton
Chaffee
John Cox
Bertrand
C. L. Frye
Cottonwood
A. D. Rankin
Portageville
James F. Holland
Marston
William Holland
Pascoula
C. M. Brooks
Edna and
Illmo
James A. Foard
Cape Normal
J. B. Game
Asbury College
D. C
Hew Wells
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