Sarcoxie Fire Destroys Drug Store and Adjacent Buildings
A morning blaze in Sarcoxie destroyed Pelaue's drug store on the north square, with stock valued at 84,000 seized by flames. The building, owned by Mrs. J. J. Hines, was insured for 3,000. Zan Ena building and Barber's stock suffered through fire and water damage. total loss to buildings and stocks estimated at 625,000. The M. W. A. hall above the store was vacant. Fire under control by 3 am. adjoining unoccupied brick structure sustained some damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Boyd
Sim Barber
Carthage
Barber
Local Option Election at Joplin Sparks Liquor Vote
A special Joplin city election set for January 27, 1910, followed a petition by 1,150 citizens. Council debated committee referral as sleet and thaw disrupted local plans. The piece also notes a Jasper wedding of Homer J. Dongdorff and Miss LeCeete Hall, with remarks on their families and future plans.
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Joplin
Jasper Merchant
Der
Counp Lant
Wiley
Homer J. Dongdorff
Jasper
Mise LeCeete
Carthage
Sad
Hill
Walnut Strent
Carthig
Dyaking
RK. D Purcell
W. E. Deardorff
Tere
Mr. Deardorff
McQubbin- Deardorff
Deardorff
Bend
Campbell
Cassady
Inay
Shere
Wesley Spaid
Deakins
Jasper Gusta
Starbuck Family Reunion Celebrates Christmas Gathering
C R Randolph and Starbuck relatives travel from Afton Oklahoma to join Messrs and Mines for a Christmas dinner at the elder Thomas home. Guests include Mrs Randolph and Mr and Mrs Giltner Huntington Ind Mr and Mrs Milton Starbuck Jasper and Miss Luis Randolphs daughter. A 20 pound gobbler from John Keltner’s farm was a centerpiece. The group plans another reunion, while Giltners Randolps and Starucks Jr depart. Prof A C Moon, former Jasper schools superintendent, visits family near Preston during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Randolph
Starbuck
Afton
Oklo
Messrs and Mines
L. Thomas
W. C. Thomas
Christina
Thomas
Lome
Randolph
Giltner
Huntington
Ind
Milton Starbuck
Jasper
Luis
John Keltner
Giltners
Randolpha
Starbucka (Jr
Carthage Faces Bitter Water War With Public Works
Carthage battles a new water rate plan by the board of public works setting 600 per month for water, far above the old company charge. Dissatisfaction grows, risking patronage at the water plant. H Beal and W A Austin return from McComb Ill after a realty swap, exchanging Mr Austin’s Hertoo county farm for McComb income property and cash. Mr Moulton of Adrian Mo. expected today. Dyson Roberts hosts friends at home Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Board of Public Works
Clarge
H. Beal
W. A. Austin
McComb
Ill
Mr. Austin
Hertoo County
Geo Metayer Place
Kenoma
F. Moulton
Adrain
Mr. Moulton
Local Ad Seeks Low Rate Land Loans in Several Counties
An advertisement offers $200,000 in loans on Barton, Vernon, Cedar, Dade and Jasper counties at a very low interest rate. Borrower reserves all rights regarding payments. Loans are processed quickly. Call or write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barton
Vernon
Cedar
Dade
Jasper
Griffith Named for DeArmond Seat
Griffith of Greenfield Dade County was named by acclamation today in Butler Missouri as Republican candidate for congress in the sixth district to succeed the late David A DeArmond. The convention lasted about an hour. Democrats had named c c Dickingon of Clinton on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler, Mo
Philip 8. Griffith
Greenfield, Dade Co
Missouri
Congress
David A. DeArmond
C.c. Dickingon
Clinton
Associatedress Dispatch
Crandall Bros Notice of Debts and Dated Claims
Notice lists Crandall Bros debtors and pending claims through 1910. Names mentioned include Yoruy Rosy and others, with instruction to present accounts to Crandall Bros for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall Bros
Vyoruy Rosy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Webb Brothers [Mercantile Co
S. J. Barber
Plessure
H. J. Deardorff
Miss LuCreta
A. C. Moon
Preston
BE. L. Thomas
W. ©. Thomas
Cashier
J. Wesley Spaid
Asst. Cashier
Dyson Roberts
Griffith
DeArmond
Dr. Schooler
South Side Drug Store
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