That Old Time House and the History of Jasper Keltner
Mr Keltner a longtime Jasper farmer recalls early days around North Main street in Jasper. He details the hoggy house torn down last week, built by Richcreek who traded a team of sorrel horses for land, and the nicknames Jasper earned such as Sod Corn and Vigilino from neighborly feuds. He notes lively times with many jaw suits, contrasting past and present neighborly relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Keltner
Kendricktown
Richo Creek
Richeverk
Mr. Kelliver
Jaspar
Jasper
Richcreek
Cement block building samples attract attention in Kangay City
Mr Sterns of Kangay City explained block making to Mr Bsehott while BM jterna serves as agent for the block making machinery. A sample of the blocks is on display at theSouth Main Street plant with many photographs of buildings and fences to illustrate uses.
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Sterns
Kangay City
Bsehott
BM Jterna
Sellott
En. Wero
South Main Street
Schutt
Family Reunion At Starrett Home In Southwest Town
Mr and Mrs Starrett hosted a large family reunion at their southwest town home last Sunday with most children present and many bringing spouses and children. Attendees included W J Starrett of Kiosas City Miles Starrett of Carterville Mra Eroust Potter of the Me Moriah neighborhood Roy Davis of Alba J W Starrett and Misses Maude and Edith of this city. Mrs Sappington from Carthage could not attend. The gathering was described as a joyous and happy crowd with a lively, warm atmosphere.
Will Move On Farm Near Yates Center Kans March
Fragmented notice notes Jake McWarlin will move his farm near Yates Center Kansas around March 1. It mentions a trade of holdings and expresses mixed sentiment about his departure. Other details are garbled but reference a well known farmer and a move to Low a.
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Jake McWarlin
Yates Center
Kans
Warre
Qgassio
Jasyier
Jasper
Maiden Lane
Lowa
Public Sales Announced By Local Farmers
G W Rhoads, who recently sold his farm north of town, will hold a public sale March 2 featuring 9 head of horses, 4 head of cattle, 11 head of hogs and other items. A J Gray plans a public sale at his northeast town home next Tuesday February 27 as he contemplates moving to Jasper.
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G. W. Rhoads
A.J. Gray
Gray Hax
Jasper
Seed Potatoes at Great Prices from J D Harbur
Seed potatoes have arrived with prices better than in years. Come and get what you need from J. D. Harbur.
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J. D. Harbur
Suspicion Over Local Couple’s Possible Marriage
A well known young couple near town drew speculation after a Monday morning outing to the county seat and a return by midafternoon. Friends noted suspicious behavior and a possible wedding, while the girl’s father and the young man’s mother told a News reporter the marriage had not occurred.
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Carthage
One Woman’s Poultry Profits From Farm Run a Year
A farm wife, Mrs. 8 KR Mitchell, northwest of town, kept an account of her poultry department and shows a $124 annual return. Turkeys brought $67, chickens $32, geese $25, not including eggs. This illustrates the unseen value of the poultry division in farm management.
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Mitchell
Postoflilor Building Contract Awarded to Heffner
The contract for the new postoffice building is awarded to Wm Heffner, with cement block construction to be produced by Mr Behott and Mr Schott starting Monday. The front will mimic rough stone. Hi Hendricks considers a double building with Mc Fairfield on the adjacent lots. The former owner thanks patrons as he closes business and requests settlements.
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Postofilor
Wm Heffnur
Behott
Schott
Hi Hendricks
Mc Fairfield
Infare Dinner for Mr and Mrs Prentice Cole
The Feb 15, 1908 infare at the Care home honored Mr. and Mrs. Prentice Cole with guests including Mr. and Mrs. WJ Pierson and daughters Lottie and Bertha, Mr. and Mrs. A J Grey, and others. A playful moment announced Mrs. Care as the newly named bride, dinner followed, and guests wished the couple a prosperous life. Mr. Cole will move to the Winters’ farm around March 1.
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Prentice GB. Cole
John Care
Prentice Cole
WJ. Pierson
Lottie
Bertha
A.J. Grey
Charley Rogers
Mra
Reed
M. Winters
Mira
G. H. Redmond
Borah
Dell
Flora
Lora Strawn
Emery Thacker
Mra. Care
Care
Mrs. Cole
Mr. Cole
Fred Rex sale draws crowd near Jasper
A large crowd attended the Fred Rex sale five miles northeast of Jasper on Monday. The total reached 82,700, about 400 over expectations. Kemp of Lamar bought a herd of males for 455 dollars. A two-year-old filly named Liano brought 201 dollars.
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Jasper
Kemp
Lamar
Barton County Democrats Plan May 28 Convention
Barton County Democratic Committee met in Lamar to set a county convention for May 28 to nominate candidates for county offices, signaling a shift from recent primaries where nominees were chosen by primary election.
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Democratic Committee
Barton County
Lamar
New Line of Overalls and Jumpers at Harbur's
Harbur's introduces a new line of boys and men's overalls and jumpers showcasing durable fabrics and practical designs for everyday wear.
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Harbur’s
Wonderful meeting at Methodist church revival in city
A stirring revival at the Methodist church draws many to conversion with twenty one youth converted last night and totals between thirty and forty. Ray Hall of Webb City preaches with city pastors assisting as the revival continues. Then an unrelated Lumber ad pitches hog fence at cost by Goodman Lumber Co, Dickagon.
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Methodist
Ray, Hall
Webb City
Dickagon
Goodman Lumber Co
Joint Public Sale At Jacob Frick Farm Southwest Of Jasper
A. H. Jerome and I. Y. Byers announce a joint public sale at the Jacob Frick farm seven miles southwest of Jasper. Items include seven horses, 13 head of Jersey cattle, farm implements, and other goods. Jerome plans to move to Washington and Byers to Jasper. local residents update moves and happenings, including additions to families and travel.
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A. J. Jerome
I. Y. Byers
Jacob Frick
Jasper
Jerome
Washington
Mr Byers
Jagper
New Spring Goods at Harbor’s Store
Harbor’s unveils new spring goods with a focus on fresh inventory. Shoppers are urged to visit handler’s for Fancy Dried Porig and related selections.
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Harbor’s
Handler's
Will Be Grand Affair At Third Annual Jasper County Teachers Meet
The Jasper County Teachers Association proceeds with its third annual session at the new Carthage high school tonight and Saturday. Prominent educators will lecture on Industrial Education and rural school improvement. Patrons of the public schools are invited to attend and inspect the modern building. Speakers include Supt Harvey of Menomonie and Supt Kerobag of Winnebago Illinois, with Missouri figures W T Carrington and O J Kern among others.
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Jasper County Teachers Association
Carthage
Kero Bag
Winnebago County
Illinois
Country School
Joneson
Jackson County
Emt
Slolo University
L D Harvey
Menomonie
Wisconsin
Harvey
Hoy
J D Ellis
Missouri State University
W T Carrington
O. J. Kern
Missouri
W. H. Johnson
Temperance column relays WCTU revival plans across Missouri
Our health improving Clara Hoffman leads April May revival efforts as state lectures visit districts. Mesdames Stokes Masban Bowers Shaver Woods join Mr Floyd Star and Miss Sawyer of Illinois Miss Baroum of Michigan. Mr Bullock of New York to hold institutes statewide. Public vote will decide saloon morality while WCTU continues its peaceful campaign until that day.
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Clara Hoffman
Missouri
Mesdames Stokes
Mas Ban
Bowers, Shaver and Woods
Floyd Star
Miss Sawyer
Illinois
Miss Baroum
Michigan
Bullock
New York
Bweetland
Bupday
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Mr. Keltner
Will
Postoffice
Wm Heffner
TI Havoc
Mr. and
Mrs
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Lok
Barton County Politics
A. H. Jerome and
Lebasoo News
Moore
Edgar Tunnel
Cedar County
Alice Weston
Little Son
New Mexico
Lebanon
Tom Mercer
Charley Moore
Mae Sherman
Webb
County Teachers Association
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