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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
1
Dry goods note announcing new lace curtains in fashionable patterns. Also mentions Cluny laces for trimming shirts and cuts on embroideries and summer goods. Extra items include telescopes and suit cases.
We offer a selection of ladies shoes priced at 1.80 2.00 2.50 and 3.00. Also a few low shoes remaining sold at exceptionally low prices from La Prelle Co of St. Ponia. Call and see the goods.
A Saturday night storm near a cyclone force damaged Jasper orchards and shade trees, uprooting fruit trees and breaking windows. Apples suffered the greatest loss, with many trees stripped of fruit and some debris scattered. sparrows also died in large numbers. A maple limb fell at Rev Leo’s yard, and Mr McMayhill, a 45 year old from Carmel neighborhood, was buried in Illinois after a move from Bar ton county. Fine furniture advertised by G U Evke Jasper.
A meeting at Oakton school house presided by FP Bannart discussed forming a local creamery. Attorneys Samuel H. French and A. H. Boos from Lamar presented Articles of Incorporation and By Laws, with about 1200 of 3500 capital signed, plans for building and machinery underway, and local members pledging support to secure a charter and start operations.
A Friday evening outing at the mouth of Possum Creek drew a crowd of young people who walked out at four and returned near nine. The group included Misses Acos Deardorff Lillo Rhoads Jeople Ped Eraoma Hendricks Delis Dodd Mome Iceman Neve Minnis Edos Bowek Mable Daisy Earp Ertie Bertha Roberts Mabel Hoyer Wea Spaid Carson Baker Roy Wella Boes Dodd Walt Slater Homer Deardorf Roy Youcher and Maston Buaby.
Mrs George Hex and Miss Nova Houck lead a Chautauqua Circle engaging several jasmine peoples into varied causes. They have secured books and will organize sessions within a week or so, aiming to kick off soon.
An early 20th century ad notes practice with multiplication tables and learning aids. It promotes R. L. Ruberis & Son selling school shoes from Courtesy Shoes Co at set prices and mentions a location near Sacrifies, Laquire of DH Wampler, Jasper.
City council held an executive session to consider petitions to open Fourth Street and Fifth Street from Maiden Sage to Mercerstreet. A board, including former mayor Hunt and J N Hendt, was appointed to appraise damages. Only the two streets named in the petitions were approved for opening this time, with further actions to wait until September's regular meeting.
Mrs. Wm. Cline of Asbury and little daughter from Lone Fir visited Mr. and Mrs. John Fairfield in Parkerfield this week. Amnty Alien, nearly 80, was the oldest, a sister of Mrs Fairfield's mother. Generations followed: Mrs Fairfield, her daughter Mrs. Cline, then Mrs. Willias, and little Bessie, all photographed by Mr. Eckles.
Jabo Grenham displayed the week’s largest cabbage weighing 1794 pounds with a three foot four inch girth on exhibit at the Hank of Jasper. Plans to showcase it at the state fair may bring prizes and pay expenses. Local events include church notices and visitors from Carthage. advertisements urge fertilizer day orders and Jasper Racket Store sales.
Public notices detail multiple sales around Jasper area listings by W Replogle I Y Byers and J C Roberts. Items include horses mules cattle hogs household stock and farm machinery as sellers retire or shift ventures with dates set for August 17th lath 0 and August 9th respectively in local outlets.
Reported revival services at the Dr. F E Church South continue drawing large crowds with about eight conversions noted so far. A guest speaker Rev Leo occupies the pulpit as labor and faith are praised. local attendance includes extended family and friends across Lexington Avenue and nearby towns.
A train shipment of thirteen large cars of fertilizer, valued at ten thousand dollars, will come to Jasper next Tuesday for local farmers. Jasper agents Webberer plan a grand Fourth of July distribution with a large city park dinner for attendees traveling from Lawrence County and beyond.
Mr and Mrs H O Baker intend to take a leave from their department duties at this place with their sons Lawrence and Frank to Colorado for recuperation among the mountains and possibly to visit northwestern states. They expect relief when Mr Stebh arrives any day now.
Wo Peterson sold his residence on South Islet to Arthur Hough of Kansas City for a nominal balance. Hough will occupy with his father, Mr Wyatt moving from Kansas City. Chas Leiss will move to Mr Hunt’s east Grand avenue home. Wm Tallman returns from Pleasant Hill with brother H Li Tallman and sisters Mie and Mrs Melton. Mr Bierly of Iowa accompanies. Warris Line at Herbur’s store due to illness. Ruep works there. J W Dabady and M Phillips change residences. Lat nab B street noted. Telescopes advertised at Jasper Racket Store.
Jasper County Saturday granted a quit claim deed to the city of Jasper north of the town. The land originally entered by Jacob Ravkin on January 23, 1607 was mislisted and later corrected after April following. Swamp lands were deeded by the state to the county circa 1870, with Ran kin Snodee swamp land listed then solidified. The present owner Mr Kerns seeks a quit claim to ensure the title is unquestionably good. Consideration noted as 1.00.
A local J P Lares Gas Co offers wholesale hay and grain at competitive prices. They claim quick payment and ready stock of floost corn chop and wheat chop with barn room expanding. Customers urged to bring bags and sell or trade hay, grain, or residue and not risk spoilage while promising fair treatment.
In a terse old notice HITE & ELM advertise a clean, well lit fresh meat room with a line of sod and welcomes customers. Also a debt notice from Mary F. Wale announcing sale of assets and urging debtors to settle promptly. WANTED assistance for an upcoming event at the old celebrator.
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