Second fire after ten days tears through Hendricks shop
Fire discovered around 5 30 pm Tuesday in H Hendricks millinery room adjoining Chandler store. Flames rapidly spread through roof and woodwork as bucket brigades and residents fought the blaze. Damages placed at about 1000 for Hendricks, 600 for Chandler and Son, and 300 for the Telephone Co. Also notes a wedding where Pearl Blevans sang and Mabel Burks played Lohengrin as Miss Hendricks and her groom were married by Rev Strong.
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H. Hendricks
Chandler
Miss Hendricks
Pearl Blevans
Lohengrin
Mabel Burks
R. B. Blevans
Rev. Strong
M. EF. Church South
Marriage of Former Jasper Girl in Warrensburg
A wedding of local interest was held Wednesday at 622 South Maguire Street Warrensburg. Miss Ruth Blevans, niece of host Mr J P Burks, married Mr J J Ping of Mt Vernon Kentucky in a ceremony described as one of the prettiest of the season with floral decor and a yellow and white color scheme.
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Jasper
Warrensburg
Kentucky
Mis
President Taft to attend Missouri State Fair opening
The Missouri State Fair plans a September opening with all exhibits in place. President William H. Taft accepted the invitation from fair directors and will attend the opening day, delivering a principal address on his western trip, marking a historic first presidential visit to the fair. A separate item notes a socialist editor in Topeka, Kansas, reporting a clerk’s door notice and a bold appeal for help, described as reckless but determined.
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Missouri State Fai
William H. Taft
United States
Fees City
Kans
Big Type Poland China Hogs For Sale Near Jasper
Young sows and boars available at all times. Herd from Frank Kino. Located one mile south and one mile west of Jasper. Accurate for local buyers seeking Poland China hogs of both sexes. prompt inquiries encouraged.
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Poland
Jasper
Frank Kino
Waterworks for Jasper Why Not Waterworks for Jasper Why Not
The paper argues Jasper should have a water supply for fire protection and insurance savings. It notes Jasper’s low debt, nearby streams and wells, and cites a nearby larger town with artesian water. It warns two fires in ten days could ruin business without protection and asks about cost and payoff. A wedding report and a prank telegram follow with criticism of the joke.
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Jasper
Not His Language
A humorous tale about Bishop Potter officiating a christening in a small fishing village. The anxious father awkwardly holds his newborn daughter as the bishop requests to turn her feet toward the font. An old mariner shouts a sailor’s misinterpreted nautical prompt, and the baby is suddenly christened in a comic maritime twist.
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Potter
Jack
Crandall Bros. Call to Settle Debts After Fire Loss
All parties indebted to Crandall Bros. are requested to call at the store and settle their accounts as soon as convenient. By doing so they will assist us materially in tidying over our recent fire loss, Crandall Bros.
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Crandall Bros
Jasper City Fair Program Details and Events
Jasper City Fair schedule lists draft-horse show band concerts parades and livestock displays for Sept 5 6 7 with times and venues in San Diego Cal and San Francisco references. A resolution proposing President invite Mexico and South American nations to participate is noted with San Diego's site and $2 million in sight. Star Brand Shoes are Better.
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San Diego
Cal
San Francisco
Mexico
Mann
Postal Savings Bank Here In Jasper Area
Postmaster Wade reports a Department of the Post Office move toward a postal savings bank in the Jasper area. The piece notes no immediate bank opening but suggests the department aims toward Jasper, with a full bank likely within twelve months. Webb Bros Merc Co advertises school supplies and tablets nearby.
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Wade
Post Office Department
Postal Savings Bank
Jasper
Strayed Gray Mare From Schooler Pasture In Golden City
A gray mare branded and unbroken with a halter escaped from Schooler pasture about six weeks ago. The animal weighs about unknown and is missing from Golden City Missouri. Liberal reward offered for information leading to her whereabouts. Contact Heralde by phone or letter.
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Schooler Pasture
HeraldeGolden City
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Kana
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Sulphur Springs
Galena
Jasper City
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Putin
Dallas
Telede
My Bank
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Lamar
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