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Newspaper

Jasper News

Location

Jasper, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1920

Page

5

Death of Andrew J. Smith at Jasper farm home

Uncle Andy Smith 82 dies after several days illness at his Jasper County farm three miles east of Jasper. Survived by nine children including Osina Moore and Marshall Smith. Civil War Union veteran. mined Corry lead mines. lived on Jasper County farm since 1902. funeral held at Christian Church with Rev. Sapp officiating.

Andy Smith Jasper Christian Church EK. H. Sapp M. KE Brethren Allen Peterson Ollie Roberta FE. H. Sapp A. Mendel Drake L. T. McCune Andrew Jackson Smith McMin County Tenn Dade County Dixon Susan Smith Dadeville Elvira Divine Salina Leeper Ozina Moore Joplin Marshall Smith Cardin Okla Alfred Smith Susan Hanley Wichita Kans Robert Smith Bertha Carr Fletcher Eva Hagen Ella Duncan Graham Texas Corry Jasper County

Obituary Tribute Highlights Smith as Honest Neighbor

A tribute notes Mr. Smith as a devoted Christian who found time to help others in need. Described as honest and generous, he was loved and respected by friends and neighbors for his kindly character and loyal friendship.

Christian Church Mr. Smith Bia

M. E. Church Notes Show Strong Sunday Attendance

Sunday School had 125 attendees, Junior League 48, Epworth League numbers reported. Morning services featured Dr. Criseman of Carthage as Inter-Church World Movement speaker with text Psalm 3. Epworth League attendance contest ended with Mia. Dora Bayne’s aide as victor. No prayer services this week due to revival at M. E. Church South. Union service planned Sunday night with Rev. H. H. Hays in charge. Junior League starts at 6:00 p.m. Epworth League at 7:00, church services at 8:00.

Epworth League Criseman Carthage Inter-Church World Movement Mia Dora Bayne Victorius Captain Cavenee M. E. Church South Our Church H. H. Hays

Birthday Party for Lillian Ward and Marian Scott

Lillian Ward and Marian Scott hosted a birthday party on April 12 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Ward. Lillian turned eight and Marian nine. The table featured pink and white candles with a matching color scheme in the ice cream refreshments.

Lillian Ward Marian Scott C. S. Ward Lillian Marian

Christmas Party for Little Girls Noted by Local Guests

A gathering featured 24 named girls as attendees including Inola Patierson and Mary La Crete Magers with various friends. Out of town guests came from Carthage Sarcoxie and Lamar, while several local ladies served as hostesses and honorees at the event.

Inola Patierson Margaret Patterson Marguerite Teeter Frances (Crow Mary Waters Frances Welle Virginia Gilbreath Irene Hubbard Helen Nunnelly Alice Brown Alice Arner Mable Malone Lorene Beck Bemsie Elrod Arlene Johnson Olive Lee Spath Gwendolyn Wine Nellie May Hammond Mary la Crete Magers Thelma Christine Marah Ethel Hardaway Carthage Violet Sharp Sarcoxie

Card of Thanks for Mrs Barbara Boerge Weare

The undersigned express deep gratitude for sympathy and aid shown during the illness and at the funeral of their mother Mrs Barbara Boerge Weare. Special thanks for use of the church and for the services of the singers Mrs John Zelser, D M Buerge, Mrs C F Merrel, M M Buerge, A A Buerge, J J Buerge, Mrs C F Hedge.

Barbara Boerge Weare Singera

Position Wanted by Newspaper Ad Journeyman

A self described candidate from Taylor's Falls Minnesota offers work honesty and efficiency. He claims years of big sales experience and readiness to begin immediately. He presents as pleasant faithful and persuasive with strong market knowledge.

Worsk Journal Taylor's Falls Minn

Snails as Barometers in Weather Folklore

Snails as barometers imply fair weather when the snail crawls openly and rain when it seeks cover under twigs or grass. The snippet notes snail behavior predicting weather, reflecting folk beliefs about natural signs.

Community Notes From Blue and Bethel Area

Local families share time with relatives at Mrs. Yates and Mrs. Brouse as visitors frequent Blue and Bethel. Sunday attendance grows at Blue Sunday School with fourth Sunday night preaching. Names include Carns, Wood, Mitchell, Quillin, Owensby, Wagner, Lilly, Barley, Hane, and Lucas among others.

Gladys Ernestine Wood Mrs. Yates Mra Will Wood Carthage Hospital Frank Carns SR Carns Ray Brouse Yates Will Mitchell Cora Lee Mitchell Mrs. Quillin Bert Quillin Budd's Arthur Owensby Harve Lucas Clyde Wagner Oklahoma George Carns Madaline Blue Roy, King and Family John King's Claude Overman Len Quillin John Barley Henry Pugh Charley Hane Jess Kelley George Lilly Carytown Connie Lilly Beatrice Lucas Jessie Lucas Nettie Onstolt

Death of 11-year-old girl in Commerce Oklahoma

The 11-year-old daughter of E Cor oelius of Commerce Oklahoma died Saturday noon at the Ed Hille home southwest of Jasper. She had been ill a week and died of peritonitis. Funeral services were held Sunday with burial in the Presbyterian Cemetery west of Jasper. One ad in The News in north four on the fence.

E. Coroelius Commerce Okla Ed Hille Jasper Presbyterian Japper

Farmers Meeting in Jasper at Liberty Theater

A Jasper farmer meeting will be held Monday May 10 at the Liberty Theater. The message urges farmers to join the Farm Club movement, citing its success in helping members earn millions and urging counties in the area to adopt the organization for better market access.

Farmer's Jasper Liberty Theater Missouri

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Andrew J. Smith M. E. Church Notes Brunswick Altona The L.H. Beck Music CO John Zelser D. M. Buerge C. F. Merrel M. M. Buerge A. A. Buerge J. J. Buerge C. F. Hedge Blue and Bethel Frances and Mary Carns Orth Southwest Youri W. B. Pingree N. Side Square Logate Iz Cca Laee Pirie Gen Ma Indianapolis Toledo New York City McCune & Tallman
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