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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
2
The Jasper News issued a local notice listing editor Rh. B. Griffith and Jasper Missouri details with postal storage information and a September date from 1333, reflecting edition metadata and printing logistics.
Appeals to rural route patrons by P V De Graw to stop tossing loose pennies in mailboxes and to keep stamps ready. He cites weekly pennies collected by routes, warns of carrier hardship in winter, delay in delivery, and loss of funds when coins are dropped. Calls for prepaid coin receptacles and fair treatment of carriers.
Taxpayers are urged to call at Parmer and Merchants Bank to pay taxes. Sean, City Collector, states tax books are now in his hands and asks all due amounts be settled promptly.
The Alpha club met with Mrs. Harbur on Leo 17th, each member presenting a household suggestion and a three minute paper. A pronunciation drill, committee report on a savings bank, and beautification plans for park and school grounds were discussed. A maple-tree planting project and community outreach were proposed, with Nora Fox coordinating. The session closed with a hostess surprise and refreshments. The club met again on December 3 with Mrs. Leavhead, ten members sharing scripture passages and papers on Paul, Sumatin, and Swedesberg, plus a pronunciation drill and current events.
Mary Etta Powers died at her South Main Street home early Sunday after a long illness. She was buried at Hendricks cemetery, three miles southeast of town, following services at the Christian church conducted by Rev. Hogan. Born July 9, 1865 in Hancock County Illinois, she moved to Jasper County with her parents at age two and married Smith Powers on November 22, 1882. Survived by husband, son Fred of the town, sister Mrs. Wm. McClintock, and brother Chas. Davis. Lily Powers died in infancy. A woman of charm with many friends, she was a member of the South Methodist church, funeral services held at the Christian church due to limited capacity.
The remains of Mrs. Malinda Gleason died in Stoddard county Missouri on December 17 were brought for burial in Mitchell cemetery. A native of Dearborn County Tennessee she had lived with her brother Thomas Zinn and sister Mrs. Mattie Bailey in Stoddard county. She was 77 or 78 and had suffered paralysis since December 15. She had been a Baptist member for 50 years.
W J Atkins of Banner Springs Tennessee kept at night watch despite damp drafts and a severe cold that affected his lungs. After trying many remedies he used De King's New Discovery and, following one bottle, returned to work. The advertisement claims quick relief for severe coughs throat hemorrhages croup and whooping cough with trial bottles and Webb Bros guarantee.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Sam Jones formerly of this place but now of Carthage died last Saturday morning of croup and was buried at the Brethren cemetery south of Jasper last Sunday afternoon. The family has the communitys sympathy in their bereavement.
A terse notice from an unnamed company urges readers to settle accounts promptly before January 1 1010, warning that prices depend on timely payments and implying consequences if ignored. The message includes German phrasing "Wenn Bao" and "Mere. Co" as signatories.
We extend our sincere thanks for the kindness and respect shown by friends on the occasion of the recent burial of our sister Mia. Signed by J. M. Zinn Tuos Zinn Marriz Bainter and families.
A terse consumer finance line warns against credit crediting limits and promises happiness when balances are redeemed. An unclear name Craxpatp Buos appears as a signoff or signature, giving a cryptic tone to the notice.
An old classifieds style notice advertises Crackerjack Soap with the phrase Crackerjack Laundry Bono offering 10 bars for 25 cents at Crandall Bros. The brief promotion urges readers to try the product.
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