RIPE OLD AGE UNCLE JOHN FREEMAN PASSES AWAY
Uncle John Freeman, an old settler, died suddenly at the home of Marsh Deardorff northwest of town after a stroke. Born near Nashville in 1815, he came to southwest Missouri in 1872 and lived here many years. He leaves three sons and a former wife. funeral services were held at Deardorff’s with no minister available.
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John Freeman
Marsh Deardorff
Mr. Deardorf
Mr. Freeman
Mr. Deardorff
H. W. Freeman
Wyandoke County
John H. Freeman
Wofleid
Kansas
W. C. Freeman
California
Iroman
Nashville
Tenn
Missoura
Jaroorll
Dean
Pig Looses in Porter Town Stirs Fear and Chaos
A hog belonging to a local farmer escaped during a wagon delivery in CNW Porter Town yesterday. The runaway pig caused a startled horse to bolt, breaking wagon shafts as bystanders chased the animal toward Tilcrest Farm. The scene disrupted traffic but left property largely intact.
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Cnw
Prof
Sweetland’ Horwe
Higtims
Olmut
Dora Tilcrest
Voice Culture in Jasper Warns Against Overenthusiasm
A Jasper report recalls a young woman misreading a street distraught cry as distress. She hurried to aid at a nearby house only to find the sound was the warm up for a song, prompting her to retreat quietly. The tale cautions against excessive vocal testing during voice culture.
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Jasper
Ent
Indy
Narrow escape at saw mill injures Geo Rice
Geo Rice of this city barely escaped a fatal encounter at a Preston area saw mill. He placed his hand on a hot circular blade and lost balance as the rapidly moving carrier threatened to pull him into the saw. a coworker hit the lever to stop the gear just in time, leaving Rice with only a small forehead cut likely from a spark or sun glare.
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Geo Rice
Preston
Rive
Mc. Rice
Fricks Host Well Attended February Party
Hyzel and Earl Frick hosted a party last Friday night February 2. Guests present included Patsy Underhill, Flora Campbell, Evelyn Thomson, Grace Calhoon, Cal Hughes, Ruth Underhill, Helen Heffoer, George Heffoer, Ralph Gooding, Ben Heffoer, Ralph Boucher, Walker Hubbard, Roy Webb, and Guy Webb.
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Hyzel
Earl Frick
Crown
Hose
Patsy Underhill
Flora Campbell
Evelyn Thomson
Grace Calhoon
Cal Hughes
Ruth Underhill
Helen Heffoer
Meeting Closes at Presbyterian Church Revival
The Presbyterian church held evening meetings closing Bumday night. Evangelist Rev Bradley assists Rev Logan at Preston. The text is garbled but indicates continuation of religious services and assistance.
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Presbyterian Church
Bradley
Logan
Preston
Cuntiuus Sismcee
National WCTU speaker addresses Jasper audience at church
Mrs Helen Bullock of Elmira New York national organiser for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union spoke at a Jasper Presbyterian Church event. She urged prohibition highlighting liquor and tobacco costs and the need for strict laws. The gathering included new members and discussions of curfew proposals for towns and villages.
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Helen Bullock
Elmira
New York
WCTU
Mia Bullock
W.O.T
Bullock
Jasper
Tullock
Kate Newton
Joplin
Dweetland
Regina Gresham Birthday Party at Gresham Home
A pleasant surprise party was held at Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Gresham home for daughter Regina celebrating her sixth birthday. A large crowd attended and everyone enjoyed the evening, departing late and wishing many more happy birthdays. Names of attendees include Estelle Patterson Esthel Radford Cisra Edna Ethel Gresham Myrtie Calboon Aattie Movd mcQuillin Lena Mears Mable Fallmen Elle Granda Graos Myrtie Crow Pearl Wendett Etta Emms Laura Steiner Ollie Nixon Jewel Tuonell Ruby Crabtrees Gertie and Winnie Owings Mable Hughes Lissie Griffin Gertie Merrell and many others.
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Mra. J
Ed Stelter
Guy McConnell
Chase
Clarenes Lang
Walter Goad
Herland Barpeet Maddox
Mastin Stith
Helis
Marole Ward
Clint
Andrew Gresham
Arthur Lewis
Charley
Luther “Wesett
Oscar Simmons
Albert Rws
Wilford King
Frank
Tom Crow
iRoy
Ledoard Davie
Bert Crandall
Jim and Hough Kincaid
Roy ‘Bonober
Bert Ward
Zebdee Aad Rosee Patterson
Art
Roy Radford
Joe Pace
Wilkin Stevens
Lewis Gresham
Mir
Fred Gresham
and Mew
Bert Shoemaker
The Efficacy of Coal Oil in Sin Removal
Rev Bradley the evangelist spoke at a Presbyterian children's meeting on stain removal. A boy named Jithie Leland Crow suggested coal oil would lift paint from hands and clothes, triggering laughter as the moment drew in the crowd.
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Bradley
Crow
Lelooil
Fofks
Westbound wanderer seeks spring relocation in Jasper area
A loosely readable notice describes a man named Hou gton traveling southeast of Golden Clay, visiting the city Tuesday, awaiting a spring move. He shows unclear plans about Montana Idaho or southern California, and will meet Mrs. Gween and Tydaday on February 13 at 6 2 20 o'clock for special arrangements.
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Hovstoh
Golden Clay
Thiv
Hougton
Jasper
Eprnog
California
Houstop
Saxophone act a big hit at Jasper lecture course
A large Jasper audience enjoyed the Saxophone Quintette as the third attraction of the lecture course. A. Lyon Shaw led with a gold plated saxophone, delivering masterful playing. Mr Garber contributed banjo pieces and readings by Miss Retz, whose renderings of Old Fashion Husking Bee Mammy's Charping and the Bear Story drew praise. The program impressed locals and organizers hope the course becomes a lasting Jasper institution.
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Jasper
Mia Retz
Jasper Receives 134.67 From Apportionment Funds
The county apportions funds to the Jasper district based on per capita school age children. Jasper’s share from the apportionment totals 19.17, an increase over 1905 and 833 figures, with the district receiving 134.67 in this distribution.
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Clark
Jasper
Twenty fifth Amalverasty anniversary observed at Baptlaselah
The 25th anniversary of the Cherigtiny society was observed at the Baptlaselah BSon with a special program. Raw. Bradley gave an address, Logan narrated society history, a duet by Misswa Frisk Logan and a solo by Miva Bradley pleased the audience. A reading by Nis Oilie Oberty and other items were included.
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Cherigtiny
Raw
Bradley
Logan
Misswa Frisk
Miva Bradley
Arenlog
Nis
Oilie Oberty
Tarrie
Loader
Fragmentary Hog Auction Notice From Missing Text
Incomplete OCR fragment references a hog sale event with uncertain details. Mentions a large hog, weights around 76 pounds, and prices cited near 66 and 80 dollars. Names and full context are unreadable.
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