23 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
The Webb Brothers Mer cantile Company urges timely corn planting with economy disc and harrow equipment. Factory lines include Black Hawks and Gilt Edge planters, Moline cultivators, and new dress goods. Shop early for best prices as season winds down.
Market notes show light receipts and higher prices across cattle and hogs with top steers at 6.65 and hogs around 5.80 recent week. Supply totals 6 000 cattle 5 000 hogs. feeders and light stockers favored buyers while heavy marketing expected. A benefit concert at the opera house April 25 aids Presbyterian church Dorcas society with varied performances.
Jasper High Juarez baseball team lost 10 to 4 to Mt Moriah last Saturday. Wagner pitched well for the visitors, but Mt Moriah committed errors that prevented a shutout. Overthrows at third allowed three of Mt Moriah’s four runs. Mt Moriah had previously fallen 7 to 6 to Carthage, leaving Jasper with a glimmer of a chance to upset the county seat if adjustments are made.
Carterville high school set to play Crawford's squad Friday at 3 on the local grounds. Coaches expect a tough test as Crawford’s team reportedly presents a heavy lineup, but local hopes run high for a home victory.
The Dixie besebel team battled Jasper High on Monday, leading for much of the game before Jasper pulled ahead to win 7 to 5. Key players include Bob Burkett, Alaud Boyer, and Buck Ketterman for Jasper, with Barrett and Wagner contributing offensively and defensively. A highlight was a fast double play in the seventh inning with the bases loaded as a Dixie batter hit to Wagner who threw to Crawford at the plate.
Lee Shepherd, son of Joplin’s first lumber yard operator and a native of the city, studied at Missouri University Law School and practiced law. He served in the Spanish-American War with the Joplin company and Frisco railroad litigation. If nominated he vows a strong, fearless prosecution upheld by broad local support.
A stylish cash register was installed at Pitta drug store last week improving its appearance and equipment. The high school freshman class enjoyed a picnic at Coon Creek yesterday, though Misa Margrave was absent, making it a ball holiday.
William Hicks and Miss Gertrude Spaid were married last Sunday evening at six o'clock at the Spaid home on North Main street. Rev. Kirk officiated. Only a few guests attended. The couple, popular in Jasper, plan a month’s visit to West Point Illinois before returning. Spaid family hosts and teaching background noted. Booster Day at Carthage disappointed as farmer attendance was low despite a largely carried program.
A publisher admits sending dunning notices to recently paid subscribers due to posting delays. The missteps affected only a small number of accounts. The firm promises immediate corrections and asks subscribers to notify them of any errors.
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