A Happy Man Caleb Embree Receives Pension Back Pay
Jasper resident Caleb Embree has been notified by agent Gow Timan that he is awarded a pension with back pay. The monthly allowance begins November 1607 at 6 shillings per month and 8 shillings per month from January 17, 1600, totaling 604 pounds by March 17. Friends praise his good fortune and the pension agency secured the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Embrie
Jasper
Embree
Sigma
Jock
Agencey of
Gow Timan
New Officers Sworn In At City Meeting
The city council held a special meeting to install new officers. Mayor D Chanier and Aldermen L L Tullman CW Bedell and Witney Spaid were sworn in. Police Judge-elect T H Lowe was absent due to illness and will be sworn at a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Chandier
Aldermmen Li L Tullman
CW Bedell
Witney Spaid
Oleet T H Lowe
Alumni Banquet Planned by Jasper High School Group
Alumni of Jasper High School met at J. W. Spaid's home last Thursday night and arranged a banquet for the Class of 1906 on April 20. The event will be held at Schoolcraft Hall above Robert's store after commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper High
J. W. Spaid
Schoolcraft Hall
Robert
Sudden Illness Strikes At Dupworth League Meeting
A woman suffered sudden severe chest pain during the Dupworth League gathering at Se' ob and was taken to J W Boucher's residence for care. She is improving slowly and cannot yet be moved to her home east of town, as of the latest report. Also includes advert for timber posts, ash wood and walnut posts, and light lumber by 8 M Batts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tore Cartwright
Dupworth League
Se’ Ob
J W Boucher
Two Land Deals Involving James L Thomson and A Ward
James L Thomson trades his livery stable on South Main to Smith Powers for 20 acres east of Jasper valued at 8700, with Samuel Davis to continue operations until at least fall. A Ward buys 20 acres from Edward RE St John joining Jasper to the northwest for 1000 dollars or 850 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L Thomson
South Main Street
Smith Powers
Jasper
Samuel Davis
Edward RE St John
Carthage District Conference Set for Jasper April 17 18
The Carthage District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will meet at the MB Church South of Jasper on April 17 and 18 with Rev OC Hill presiding. Rev OE Vivian of Carterville will deliver the opening sermon Tuesday morning. All are invited to attend the sessions.
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Carthage
The
Methodist Episcopal Church South
MB Church
Jasper
OC Hill
OE Vivian
Carterville
Death of J C Jackson of Crawfordsville
Mrs. A M Crandall reported that her brother in law J C Jackson of Crawfordsville Ind died Tuesday. Former resident of the Armitage farm seven and a half miles southwest of the city, he left a wife and two children and many friends in the community who will be sorry to hear of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Crandall
J.C. Jackson
Crawfordsville
Ind
Wade the Finest Dressmaking and Ladies Tailoring
Ladies, visit before ordering spring suits for perfect fitting and artistry. Our cutting and tailoring are unmatched. we teach plain and fancy cutting and offer steady employment to graduates. Mrs. M. P. Tavios, Webb Bros Store, invites patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade
M. P. Tavios
Webb Bros Store
Bonnet and Apron Sale At Baptist Church Easter Event
The Baptist Church ladies host a Bonnet and Apron Sale in the room south of Dr. Hendrick’s office on Saturday April 14 1906. Oresam and cake will be served afternoon and evening. Proceeds fund a church organ. Also notes on class activity English exams Grace Owings Gurtie Owings visit Freshman class elects officers Orville Kyle Clara Gresham Sevy and colors Oherose and dark green Seniors busy with commencement Minnie Sanford absent for illness Joplin and Jasper basketball teams to play here Saturday April 7 at 2 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Grace
Gurtie Owings
Orville Kyle
Prss
Clara
Gresham
Sevy
Minnie Sanford
Joplin
Jasper
Made the Best Grade Miss Cordie Ryan Receives Scholarship
Cordie Ryan daughter of W W Ryan northwest of town tops a rural Barton county class of about 100 with the highest grade 044-7 earning a free scholarship to Golden City schools. County Superintendent O H Barton notified her of the honor and friends extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordie Ryan
W W Ryan
O H Barton
Barton County
Golden City
Jap Wilson Promises Transportation to California
The family of Jap Wilson, previously puzzled by his silence, received a letter last Thursday confirming he is safe and promising to send transportation for them to join him in California.
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Jap Wilson
California
Letter from Nina Dray recounts California travel notes
Miss Nina Dray writes from Chico about a 6000 inhabitant town in the Sacramento valley. She describes snow capped mountains, flooded streams, a cross country trip with stops in Denver Cheyenne Ogden and Sacramento, and notes on a Sunday School of about 80 pupils with a well furnished church and a Sacred concert by local talent.
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Nina Dray
Jasper
California
Chico
Sapremento
Hamilton
Mansas
Denver
Harry Roy
Cheyenne
Ogden
Nevada
Bacremento
Papa
Stockton
Sacramento
Pops
Hardware department ad seeks traveling office manager
Two men in each county to represent and advertise hardware department. Put out samples of goods. Traveling position or office manager salary cash weekly with all expenses paid in advance. We furnish everything. The Columbia House Dept 610 234 5th Ave Chicago hed.
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Columbia House
5Th Ave
Chicago
Silk samples for waist or dress patterns offered
Silk dealer J. D. Harbur announces 500 samples of silk in various qualities colors and prices for selection. Customers are invited to visit and compare to find pleasing options for waist or dress patterns.
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J. D. Harbur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co. Embree
Penson
Timothy Hay
Yce
Jim Thompson
J. D. Hill
Carthage, Mo
South Side Sq
Jasper School Notes
Ejap Wilson
Foley Soney
the News Agency
New
York
Uncle Frank
Balt Lake
Great Lakes
Walted
First National Bank
Kas
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