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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
1
A retailer announces a large shipment of low shoes in infant to adult sizes. Styles include Dongola Vici and Patent Ladies Oxfords and Sandals. Prices advertised at 1.25 1.35 and 1.50 to attract buyers.
Jasper High School plans its 1907 commencement Friday evening at the Christian Church. Twelve graduates, four men and eight women, will receive diplomas with Oration and essays by Morgan Wilhoit Eden Houck Grice Owings and others. The class colors are ballotrope and white with motto By Not Being. Special program includes music, essays, class poem, and diplomas presented by the board president Rev. Jones. Dr. Andrews visited the city, and W T U planned a Friday meeting with Mrs Mayne.
The Lynnland west of town district merger with Dixie and Northfork districts is appealed to the County Superintendent of Schools. Judge Bchowler Judge Hubbard Henry Welty and Wai Dirk are named as arbitration board. The hearing is set for Saturday morning at 10 o'clock to hear both sides and decide. If no decision is reached the County Superintendent will divide the districts.
Mies Kato Hang of St Louis State Junior Christian Endeavor Superintendent spoke to a large Presbyterian church gathering Tuesday. The event featured a choir with Mrs Schoolcraft Misses Ada Fide Maud Hendricka and others. Chas Spencer and Mrs Schoolcraft sang solos. State Bank Examiner Bunce visited Jasper to review the Bank of Jasper’s condition, noting a favorable report by Bert Webb. Lothernardaway began his term as county School Superintendent yesterday amid congratulations. Boots yd RL Roberts & Son advertise silk sales.
The listing shows various shoe styles including Belle of St. Louis Peerless and Wilson styles in multiple options. Prices range from $1.50 to $8.60 with styles such as Lady Claire and Lygia, including Patent leather and light, medium, or extension heels, stock or patent leather tips or all patents.
Jasper remains without a mayor after Mayor-Elect J N Houck failed to qualify by the legal deadline. Council members and former mayor Munt’s resignation toppled the line of succession, placing councilman Gee Peiseu as presiding officer while a special election is delayed until a willing successor is found. The town follows with church visits, school board swearing in new directors, and social notices amid the mayoral vacancy.
An ad notes Wilson at two fifty and King William at three fifty with Diplomat College ec three seventy six. The shop pledges steady improvements, offering the best values in men’s shoes with latest styles and quality stock, plus thorough service at the lowest possible price.
The ad claims thorough patient care with skill and empathy. It boasts full equipment and experts to handle any dental issue, advertising extractions without pain using a novel method. Located at Enat Ride Square near Myers' store, Carthage Missouri, phone 22h.
A Jasper saloon issue stirs the city as A J McQuillen circulates a remonstrance petition to gauge voters on alcohol licensing. Signatures claimed range from 20 to 60, with uncertainty about the total. McQuillen ceased circulation amid signs the opposing side could gain traction. The report also notes local property plans and bank ledger entries, including loans and deposits, tied to the town’s summer plans.
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