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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1903
Page
1
Dry Goods offers a beautiful line of Hanekerchiefs for the holiday trade. Trimmings feature Appliques Medallions and Jet Trimmings in stylish designs. English Vestings have gained popularity and a large elegant assortment is available.
A six year old boy named Maddox was acquitted of murder in Carthage after a jury found him not guilty due to his age. The court heard that Maddox shot Delos Alyea during an unclear confrontation at a pond near the Rewehanh school. Witnesses included W.R. Schooler. The defense demurred after evidence, and Judge Perkins instructed a verdict of not guilty but noted the child may have murderous intent. The incident stemmed from a dispute over a note and turtle frog shooting games prior to the fatal shot.
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Weather notes from Milwaukee and Kansas City show deep cold with readings as low as 24 below in Milwaukee and 24 below in another city, while widespread reports say the Great Lakes region and southern locales feel a frigid stretch. The December cold breaks long standing records across the 37 year span with winterlike winds and brisk temperatures.
Prominent teachers from Joplin attended the Jasper event with a program featuring Mis Ethel Robinson Laura Bealet and Elmer Smith. Papers discussed include Rational Arithmetic The Spirit of Goodbye and practical teaching methods. The day closed with remarks by W T Ferguson and notices of local moves and home plans.
An advertisement lists extraheavy Lydia Skirting in brown navy and circwy colors priced at 1.16 per yard. Black Dreadcloth reduced to 1.15 per yard. K L Rooxers & Co advertises fabric deals and delinquent city taxes deadline.
Fragmentary ad style text mentions troubles and a remedy claim. It cites local contact details and a Carthage Missouri address, indicating promotional health messaging with erratic phrasing and telephoned guidance. The readable elements include a street address and a product claim.
The Jasper vicinity forms the Jasper Coach Horse Association to promote high grade stock. Articles of agreement signed. capitalized at 26000 dollars. Officers named K A Vincount president, HH A soot ing secretary, M N Miller treasurer, A L Nutt Win Histht, and others. A stable and breeding venture tied to fancy horses planned. buyers urged to visit local suppliers J A Rhone and J O Lewes Graw for stock and supplies.
A garbled OCR style notice mentions poultry and a promise of big news with unclear wording. Readable fragments note poultry interest, a call to action, and stray phrases about Crewe and Wacouom.
Mendricks contemplates replacing the frame corner building at Main Street and Gran Avenue with a new two story front facing south on Grand Avenue. The plan includes a 70 to 100 foot depth, imminent construction after spring. The Jasper C. L. and Comet company with Mire Etomia Hendricks hosts a Friday morning meeting amid growing interest.
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