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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1905
Page
2
A chaotic incident near the west area caused by a spurting explosive caused alarm but ended with a narrow escape. Eyewitnesses describe a smoky scene as debris scattered and onlookers watched responders work quickly to secure the area. Authorities say no serious injuries were reported. Nearby, a note about new school books and supplies at H. F. Pitts appears unrelated to the event.
A surprise wedding occurred at 3 o clock Sunday morning as Min Eva Logan married Me CLF Moltasa of Sweet Spring. The ceremony was led by Pastor H F Lagan of Perabyter laneluroh on Uelle street with close family present. After a breakfast at Owdistery the couple left for Sweet Springs, with relatives and friends sending best wishes for their new life together.
A brief item notes shows at the Opera House Friday and Saturday with a toe tapping parade daily. The act Taushow was billed to perform at Lowar all week but due to poor weather canceled then rescheduled arrival in Jasper where support acts appeared.
Odd Fellows Rebeka Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors lodges sublease the Woolman of the World ball. They will meet at the corner of Chand Avenue and Alaio Street and then reconvene at that location. The proceeds support lake belongings to those man quarters.
D W Teeter heads the Mome Mutual Burial Association in Jasper with 1500 capital stock. Officers: D W Teeter president John A Ward vice president Clint Teeter secretary Ne Ay Mackey treasurer. Membership open to men in healthy condition ages 21 to 70 with dues and death benefits detailed. Holloway of Carterville serves as special solicitor.
The Carthage Prose reports on last week’s Suodsy Beboud convention praising the event from start to finish. The paper commends the royal methods, expresses no regrets, and highlights the timely actions of the messenger boys and the delegates’ willingness to fulfill requests.
Walter Stratton purchases a hond nod teu lote in west Pourcull with a consideration of 8600. He remains among the choice rate of that place, indicating an investment move by Stratton.
A sensational travel rate from Jasper to Colorado and back is offered free until September 4 with a round trip fare of 12 01. The National Encampment of the G A R in Denver next week backs the deal and riders may stop over. Local reports note affected residents and events including Will Phelps and Wd Stowe. The tale also mentions Samuel Laymer's egg taming feats and various Jasper figures attending the Banger Springs gathering.
The county clerk apportioned a state, county and township fund for 1905 to the districts. Jasper received a share awarded to Chas. Kerney, a Jasper native who has been in California three years and returned for a visit. He reports his brothers Adel and Roy Halle are doing well in Frayno, and he brought a photo souvenir of mountain scenery and a piece of music.
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