Presiding Judge Dead Near Carthage in County Turmoil
James Hickman presiding judge of Janes county was found dead Saturday night at his home five miles northwest of Carthage. The obituary hints at a turbulent two years with disputes over county finances and schemes to drain the treasury. The governor may appoint Heather Man to fill Hickman’s unexpired term, pending confirmation, as readers recall local farm reports and suspicious activities described in the town’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hickmas
Janes County
Carthage
Hickman
Govenor
Heather Man
Bagiustes
EL Wright
Lanshing
Cata
Chas Lilly Porthoes
Hardenbrook-Jnes Engine Company Demonstrates Rural Use
Report describes Hardenbrook-Jnes gasoline engine models sent to Mr Brown east of town for powering a cutting machine. Engines reportedly perform well and require little maintenance, though one critic notes regret over not purchasing sooner. Local opinion cites steady performance and broad utility in farming and workshop tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardenbrook-Jnes
Brown
Riley
School Begins Sept 4 in Jasper District
The Jasper public schools start on September 4. The Jasper public schools will commence Monday. Prof. and Mrs. Rows are expected to arrive next week on time. Logica street on Street Hate. Mrs. J. W. Hoohar.
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Jasper
Reptember
Logica
Mra
J. W. Hooehar
Improvements at Jasper Mill Spark New Feed Plant
Mr Veatch closed a contract for a new brand feed mill at Jasper Mill. He predicts an immense corn crop and higher demand for chopped feed, saying machinery ordered will handle the workload and produce all kinds of chopped feed.
Epworth League Holds Farewell Social for Alf and Loyd Hardaway
The Epworth League of the Methodist church hosted a farewell social at Mrs. Mattie Petersons home in the south part of town last Friday honoring Alf and Senator Loyd Hardaway. The evening featured reminiscences, with Key Ferguson recalling a fall from a platform into the laps of two young ladies during a revival south of Carthage years ago. Watermelon refreshments capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Mattie Peterson
Alf
Loyd Hardaway
Ferguson
Indiva
Carthage
Bath room addition at Runyon barber shop
Freak J Runyon, popular Grunyop barber, plans a bath room connected to his shop. The facility will have hot and cold water and essential conveniences, offering Bathing services upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Runyon
Gtunyop & Bath
Jnaperiana
Hemisine
Fertilizer shipments arrive at Webb Broa firm
Webb Broa received another carload of fertilizer this week and could dispose of four or five more if supply had not been exhausted. Also notes an up-to-date street map at Mrs J W Houeber's residence.
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Webb
Housing Crisis in Jasper County Faces Move Day Strain
The town of Jasper struggles to house new arrivals as August moves toward September. Property owners, including Jaspur Stanton and others, plan moving day placements with Beal, Bright, Deardorff, and Potter properties in play. Individuals like W. Ki Hagar, Elmer Loundsburg, and S. A. Keltoer relocate, while public notices hint at county political activity and a forthcoming local tax-lean court.
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Jaspur
George Storduvant
East Grand Avenue
Sturdevant
Mr. Magar
Tesa Bey
Powell
Jocer Thone
Mr. Sheets
Beal
Methodist Church
Mimbree
James Putterl
Bhoety
Deardorf
Potterif
Lesley Garrett
W. Ki. Hagar
Elmer Liouderbaugl
Mer. Hagar
East Cipand
Mickey
Lawlerbaugh
S. A. Keltoer
Carthage
Chas
Davie
Lexington Avenue
Union Prayer Meeting Brings Attendees to City Church
City churches plan monthly union prayer meetings. The first gathering at the Methodist church drew a good crowd despite bad weather. The September meeting will be held at the M E Church South on the last Wednesday night.
Delegates Named At Peeton Democrats County Convention
In Peeton town there was a Democratic meeting to elect delegates for the county convention held in Carthage yesterday. Elected were John Hinssman R W Sheeta Jacob Frick R K Larrick J W Spaid Frank Gichick D C Rovers and G W Rew. A payment request note follows with a by Sept deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeton
Carthage
John Hinssman
R. W. Sheeta
Jacob Frick
R. K. Larrick
J. W. Spaid
Frank Gichick
D. C. Rovers
G. W. Rew
Let Us Show You All About Teeth
Fragmentary ad text describes dental topics and claims about teeth care and anesthesia. It mentions nitrous oxide gas used for painless tooth extraction and other procedures, implying a dental clinic offering comfort and care to patients.
Monument Unveiled by Woodeten of Wertt
A monument unveiling took place Sunday afternoon in Lorca with a funeral march by the Jasper band. Lodge members gathered around the grave, O. Ed. Roberts presiding, and Lamar’s B. Davis delivered the principal address. A crowd dispersed after a later town event featuring Miss Macd Tyron’s Jasper appearance planned for December 6.
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Woodeten
Sovereloy Hhrayis
Lorca
Bealquarkere
Jasper
Robert
Ohele
King Cave
Tae
Born
B.davia
Lamar
Lerner
Prempt
Macd Tyron
Manta
Local notices mix of events and legal risks in scattered text
Fragmented OCR yields a jumble of names places and dates. It references a church event in Jasper Saturday evening August 50 with entertainment by local residents and a church gathering. A legal dispute about property and jail terms appears alongside mentions of residents Barnham Burnhern and Morodrike. The text also notes a sand cone railroad spur and a drowning incident nearby, with unclear resolution.
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Iba Tohurch
Jasper
Masao Aylvin Wilton
Heusie Gilbreath
Garinage
Ominetol
Ctorg
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A. Keltner
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Joe
Maio St
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Deardorff
Union Prayer Meeting
Webb Dring & Sland Amie
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F. J. Runych
DRS. Barnett & Barney
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Fenser
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