24 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
J D Harbur advertises free decorated dishes with every purchase at his store. The offer emphasizes no cost to customers and invites readers to come in and investigate. The notice urges action and highlights the gifts tied to shopping.
The Cach Grocery announces a shift to cash basis starting January 1, 1909, promising cheaper groceries and no statements. It urges customers with outstanding accounts to settle to start fresh, and mentions Hammond Bros offering top cash prices for ratbite and games.
Frank Migra toured Joplin area with Wessel Copper Mining Co partners, eyeing development near Jiso Grindy Arizona. The Weesel company, a new organizer in copper country, plans spring exploration to boost prospects and dividends. Arizona hosts historic riches including Copper Queen at Bisbee, which once paid 120 percent yearly dividends, underscoring strong mining fortunes in the region.
A Sunday night blaze in Lamar started when a lamp toppled during an argument at a craps game. Five north side buildings burned including Cockrel's second hand store, Laby's millinery, the Bijou theatre, Jobo's mill, and the west market upstairs offices. Loss estimated at 10000 with 15000 insured.
The local I O O F and families held their annual supper last Monday evening in the vacant store room of the opera block. In the edible battle, Omer Webb D H File and Bill Crandall led the front rank. About 150 people were served with guests from out of town attending, and Woll Hardware Co. advertises suitable proofs at fair prices.
An unidentified man, about 50 to 60, in work clothes died on the Webb City to Carterville viaduct last Monday after being struck by an approaching electric car. Liquor influence suspected. burial arrangements pending identification. Later, Wm J Hillman of Oro nogo was identified as the victim. He was a carpenter and pioneer Joplin settler. Burial by Carthage burial association.
Miss Ethel Earle of J B C attends Joplin Business College and fills the Galeon High School shorthand vacancy while the regular instructor is away. Minunio Sanford, now with Menter and Rosenbloom, joins after earning a diploma. Fred Wagner and John Bright finish the introductory bookkeeping phase and will start office practice after Christmas.
A.L. Franks former meat cutter for Ed Cherry opens a cash only market in the Wella building on the north side. He emphasizes strict cash transactions and a new local meat shop option for residents.
Pledges totaling 208000 by Pen Ridge Bentonville Siloam Springs and Tonetitown Arkansas aim to connect with Jasper county lines and run south through Madison Benton and Washington counties. Dispatches from Little Rock indicate the line is practically assured by recent developments. Second hand beaters at bargain prices also new heaters beat pattern and makes at Hayne Sons Prices reasonable.
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