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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
4
In Lockwood a man posing as a wounded plaintiff sought 21000 in damages from the city after a mock accident. His case collapsed when the truth emerged, and he was jailed in Liberty after a legal mix up. A separate marriage caper in Centerville involved Mance and Miss Miller with a wife unhappy at the deceit.
A Carthage note recalls a clown who misled an illiterate girl claiming she was married to him while her sister’s marriage was also noted. The incident highlights social vulnerability and local rumor circulating in the community.
A Webb City report says a twelve year old girl named Allen from this city was found intoxicated in a box car on the Missouri Pacific line. Two local youths drank with her, left her in the car, and Warrants were issued for their arrest. The girl was taken to Salvation Army hospital after recovery she learned her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jade O Allen who moved here from Jasper over a year ago.
Captain Marion Staptes of Joplin representing the Joplin Commercial Club met Carthage Commercial Club officials to discuss a Jasper County exhibit at the Missouri and Immigration Congress in Springfield starting January 26. He urged a mineral display from Joplin and an agricultural exhibit from Carthage to showcase regional resources, with follow up meetings planned including Sarcoxie and Jasper clubs.
Hogs raised by Jagper people near Gravefield sold in Kimber area. Bill Grider delivered two hogs weighing 815 pounds for 65.20 to Abe Carr. Paul McReynolds and Frank King highlighted county farm sales, noting two hogs weighing 1140 pounds sold to J. G. Hines, with proceeds over 81000 this year.
A Lamar man with a Carthage connection hatched a plan to ship hydrant water to his brother while paying in whiskey to balance a water shortage. Carthage's new system and an injunction against the old water company left the city dry, and the scheme hinged on exchange rather than actual supply.
Bill Phelps, Carthage lawyer and noted politician, resigns as general solicitor for the Missouri Pacific Railway Co after 23 years of service. Once a dominant figure in Missouri Democratic politics, his retirement leaves uncertainty about future political influence.
Two girls in Humbolt Kansas argue about truth and fiction. One claims a fib is a story and a story is a lie. The other cites a professor and a real estate agent as authorities.
A Golden City Register notice urges a resident who talks of another country to move within thirty days or face boycott and ostracism. It asserts the person has no right to asylum in Missouri unless he acts to improve the state and community where he lives.
Doonweg Monday morning saw an attempted post office robbery by two assailants using dynamite. The blast wrecked the safe but only 1.50 in cash was taken. Postmaster Sterling was in the lobby but the stock remained untouched. Authorities suspect amateur involvement.
Merchants urge all persons indebted to Crandall Bros to settle balances during December to avoid carrying debts into 1910. Regional notice notes goods such as buggy and a “good as pen” item priced 25.00 with a sale location between Trewin and Rice's.
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