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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1901
Page
1
Article urges Jasper county farmers to choose pure seed corn after crop failures, arguing seed quality and variety improve yield and grade. It stresses selecting improved varieties, avoiding “any old breed,” and notes local exports and market demand for better seed. It also mentions winter social notes and the Webb Drug & Hdw. Co. notice.
The Jasper county court dispute between the Presiding Judge and two associates reached mandamus stages. Judge Perkins ruled for the Presiding Judge, voiding payment to constable Murphy for alleged mirage and fees. The decision found the circuit court could review charges, that the constable’s salary precluded extra fees, and that the county court had no authority to approve criminal costs not certified by a circuit judge and prosecuting attorney. The filing warned against similar acts by other judges. Also noted were social events, a change in Hilo headquarters, a visit by FE W Beott, a family reunion on Christmas Day, and local notices including a used organ for sale.
Local Masons Eastern Relief and related lodges held elections. Nathee Patterson named Worshipful Master for the Masons. S. Shoopman Sr. Warden. C. Kerney, Jey W Hendricks, and others listed among officers. Eastern Star and Woodmen chapters also announced officer selections and recent meetings. New officers include Mont Fairfield as Matron and Nathan Patterson as Worthy Patron, with additional posts filled across the orders.
Eugene Phelps, recaptured near Anadarko, was released in Jasper on a $500 bond. The bond, reportedly signed by his attorneys, Dryden Hailey and Peisen, allows him to head toward his father’s farm west of town. Meantime, other local notes include insurance adjusters settling Dr. Hetrick’s burned pears claim, a new sorghum shipment, and various notices and ads.
Last evening at the Howard home Mr John H Near of this city wed Mims fds Vivian Howard in a quiet ceremony. They left for their new home in the Deardoril house on Main street after a brief reception attended by family and friends. The bride wore white and carried white chrysanthemums. The couple are well known in the community and received many congratulations.
H E Ballard is restored to duty as rural mail carrier on his route after a reinvestigation. The order from Postmaster Wade states Ballard will begin January 1 with pay and service. carrier Charles Ward is dispensed with from December 31, and Ballard succeeds him. Ward may seek the position if routes are established from here.
A wedding took place Tuesday at noon four miles south of Jasper Inez at the bride’s mother home Mrs J M Freeman. Fred A Wilson of Jefferson Oklahoma wed Miss Mary A Freeman in a ceremony performed by Ren Hurnham. About twenty friends attended the simple quiet event followed by a wedding dinner and gifts for the bride. The bride, daughter of Mrs J M Freeman, is noted as a longtime teacher in Oklahoma schools. The couple will reside in Jefferson Oklahoma.
A Monday melee on Joe Pereshout Street ended with Frank Thomson nursing a broken jaw after a clash at Star Restament escalated. The struggle involved Fred Goring and Ben jog, with another man struck and the jaw broken in two places. Thomson and Groding are related by marriage. the incident disrupts holiday events as churches report Christmas programs proceeding. Cap thage resident Miss Fannie Peterson visited St. Louis, while Will Ray hunted with Ralph Fairfeld in Cartaville.
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