14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
A partial OCR text describes dental professionals outlining simple fixes for defective teeth. It mentions ten years of experience with nitrous oxide and hints at discussing other properties and procedures related to tooth care.
W H Woods reports sixty six carloads shipped in July boosting tonnage allocations to about 3,000,000 pounds for the railroad season. Local activity includes steady shipments of wheat and flour with several carloads of oats, and a large old age rent tally. Community events feature a church meeting, annual delegates chosen for September, and a public sale of horses from Ft. Collins on Saturday.
The Union Valley Sunday School enjoyed a pleasant day two miles northeast of Long Crave with about fifty scholars and patrons attending. A noon picnic was served, followed by an outdoor program featuring recitations, a temperance talk, singing, and remarks by W. T. Furgerson on “The Country Sunday School.” The newly organized school, with Mr. Chis Laforce as superintendent, drew strong interest from participants. Nearby notices advertise sales by B A Katey and W I Speece, plus Mr. O M Jolie’s sale of cattle and hogs, with relocation plans to Colorado and Jasper.
The two new rump delivery routes to be established Sept 1 have not yet named carriers. Four applicants passed the Special Agent exam, with J H Near winning northeast route first. J Howers second, Rear Appleby, Harry Whittaker, and Wm Chapin in order for northwest route. Final appointment depends on Wade’s announced results.
John A Ward sold his 240 acre Hoo farm two and a half miles east of town to L Lay of lows for 40 per acre totaling 1000 ER. Lay plans to move to a 150000 farm in that state and take possession February 1. Ward may move to Jasper. Also notes peach harvest, Epworth Langage picnic, visits, local trades, and death notices including Mrs B F Howard.
A fragmentary historical notice describes Charles Leach and his brother W A Leach of Leavenworth tied to military service in the Philippines. It mentions detainment, potential furloughs, and a plan to join his regiment in Georgia, with other local family movements and a marriage in Avilla. The text also references building work on a main avenue, ship arrivals, and several local residents’ movements and deaths.
The Balches from this vicinity report a damaging wind and gunfire during a storm near Dihigols Park. Names listed include Jame Spence, Frank Yale, Tose Frankeouberger, and Cornlius Kewell among about ninety witnesses. Weather and damage reach Jasper County as residents relay losses and urgent calls to evacuate and help.
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