02 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1908
Page
1
Webb Brothers Mercantile promotes a optimistic outlook for 1908, urging consumers to buy farm machinery and goods. They tout Best-Ever Black Hawk planters, Walkover shoes, Superior stoves, Turkey flour, Mayflower coffee, and Oremo soft wheat flour from Sheldon, claiming a recovery from 1907 panic and abundant supplies.
The Jasper suit against the Missouri Pacific Railway over station waiting rooms may decide the line’s night trains. Officials cite spite and town action. trains 12:25 a.m. southbound and 2:48 a.m. eastbound will not stop at Jasper, jeopardizing local service and stirring community tensions.
Hugh Kincsid and Miss Gertrude Merrill were married last evening at the bride’s parents home in Jasper. Rev. Ferguson of Carterville conducted the ceremony. The couple, long resident in Jasper, will reside on the Merrill farm over the city and are greeted by many friends offering congratulations.
Ed Hiatt, captain of Company A at Carthage, was elected leader of the organization without opposition at Mallay Night, seen as a safeguard against misfortune. His ability as an officer is praised. The gold medal at Salem church is visible. Mary Curtis and six young ladies tested for the medal as locals from Jasper joined the event.
In a hard fought Friday night cage battle on Jasper’s court Webb City defeats Jasper 17 to 15 in a game dominated by guards. Probert and Kyle anchor Webb City defense while Wagoner shines offensively for Jasper. Return game set for the 17th as title hopes hinge on another Webb City win. Governor Folk names Haywood Scott to Jasper County Circuit Court division No. 1 to fill vacancy. Scott to serve one year.
H C Hien of Webb purchased the Daffer meat market and confectionery and took possession yesterday morning. He has several years of meat business experience at Webb and Should run a first class establishment. Putnam and Lyons, local realty agents, engineered the sale.
A young man and woman, said to be from Jasper, spent a day in town buying candy and oats then visiting the courthouse. The man told a chance acquaintance they were not used to a big town and preferred staying close to home.
Relatives in Jasper county report Elverton Buzz Shands injured two weeks ago when a platform collapsed in a Burke Idaho mine. Initial fears of losing a limb or death were proven unfounded. He is able to be around and plans to return to work within days.
An aged Jersey farmer visits a circus, gawks at a dromedary cage, inspects its legs, hooves, lip and hump with stunned silence. After fifteen minutes he leaves, declaring with scorn that there ain't no such animal.
Congressman Thomas Hackney reports weekly pensions for Jasper County residents ending December 93. Names include David D. Owens of Carthage with 815.00, John J. Ritter of Joplin with 812.02, and Harriett E widow of James H. Sumpter of Zincite with original 8.00 and 2.00 for a minor.
Local retailer Crandall Bros promises fresh products and strong grades for customers. The notice highlights reliable service and consistent quality across meats, produce, and groceries.
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