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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
2
A classified notice states loans at six percent are offered on farm land or city property with all kinds of insurance written. It mentions four buyers for farms each comprising 160 acres and invites interested parties to see for details.
An urban organization discussed at a recent meeting to form the Jasper Young Men's Union. Plans included a reading room, a main hall, and weekly meetings amid pastors and city leaders. Committee members from local churches and universities will explore funding, with a kickoff religious feature planned for Sunday at 11.00.
The fourth Quarterly conference of the dosper cuesge of the dl FE Church at Ate Moriah plans the next Saturday meeting. Mauiay school tourd of the wae pur enirdl proposed Monday vote to request Rev. Berrenon’s return to the cumrye fur pooth of rier.
We must have all accounts settled by February 1st without fail. To you: regardless of size, we insist on a settlement by cash or bankable note by that date. H. & Tallman.
The Methodist Church Sunday School Board met Monday night and elected officers for the year. N A Mackey was named Superintendent, with J Z Liaise as First Assistant, J A Wells as Second Assistant, Prank Woots as Home Department Head, Noll Crowd in Cradle Department, J D Leiss as Junior Department head, Une Dovother as Secretary, Warren Linen as Treasurer, Le TH Sweetland as Choirmaster, and Clara Dayures as Organist. The board reports a successful year under Mackey and looks to a strong new year.
Tre Siret and his companions from Illinois rode a street car to Carthage. A sudden standstill left them trapped for two hours as an electrical storm knocked the railway system out of service. They were stranded in the car amid steady rain.
Four Neck City saloon keepers were charged with selling liquor on Sunday. They requested a change of venue to another justice as the case moved from Justice Norton. The short case did not appear at Jadper. it was understood a transfer to a Joplin justice was decided.
J W Apaid via Larrick Spencer reports the sale of a 61 acre parcel near Jasper to Samuel Neely for $1300. Neely will move to the property and make it his future home.
A torn pocket book found near Jasper feed store led to locating the owner through Mr. Watero and a description of property. The finder followed standard steps and urged the owner to seek help at a local shop. The note mentions a Life ills product and a drug store, with unclear details about a 25v price.
Prof Sweetland attended a reunion of his father’s family at the old Modoc homestead in the county’s northwest. About five of seven children and spouses joined Mr Ernest Sweetland of Chitwood Missouri, Mr D J Sweetland of Sapulpa Oklahoma, Prof Leon L H Sweetland and family, Mr and Mrs J W Davison of Chitwood, and Miss Grace Sweetland of Car Junction. Remaining members, J G Sweetland of Freeman Kansas and Mrs A Lowe of Norton Kansas, could not attend. Mrs Davison is Prof Sweetland’s sister and a longtime county primary teacher.
A noted American drama by Eunion P.Joh praised by critics and the public for its witty comedy. It enjoyed a remarkable New York run with strong metro press endorsements and will be staged for one night only at the opera house.
Osty Three Brava Once Mr and Mrs J B Sehott returned from visits to Indians and Ohio. In Stono Indiana town one tadka was robbed, and a telephone girl alerted many citizens. Three men dared approach and fired several shots at the robbers, who escaped.
Hellness meetings wrap up in the Hendricks building on North Main Street after weeks of services. Helpers including Indica Mira Mattison Mrs Lew Mra Laort and Miss Oakley return home and will join future gatherings elsewhere. A letter list shows unclaimed notices for Jasper Missouri with several names. An ad promotes Ronedy s Laxative Honey and Tar for coughs and colds claiming quick relief. sold by Jasper Racquet Store. Three infants named William Willie and their mother are noted with a brief, unclear statement.
An old newspaper ad touts various tablets and tonics at Jes pes Racket Store and Doucher & Son. It promotes a digestive cure named Kodal Dysapopsin Cure claimed to digest foods into tissue and reduce stomach complaints. Offers sugar products and health tonics with a dated pricing line.
A surprise party was held in the Malty neighborhood by Mr and Mrs Crabb for Risa Alta and Everett Lamey. The enjoyable evening included a large crowd of young friends and a late hour with refreshments. Rita and Emerees were set to leave soon for their new home in Jasper, and will be missed at Sunday School.
Lamey, a farmer from the Malty neighborhood, advertises a public sale at his home near Jasper on Wednesday January 17. Items include 7 head of cattle, 23 head of hogs and other goods. Lamey has sold his transfer business to Jasper from W. Roy and plans to move with his family after the sale.
The Jasper Mr. Orphan's Home board thanks donors who contributed toward a Xone box for the home. The list includes H. Chnandier Webb Mercantile, Mr. Pittenger, IL Roberts, Joyouve, Lee Crandall, Roy Look and wives, Alice Carder, Mesdames Walter Stratton, C. W. Bedell, Bars Webb, J. P. Leiss, C. S. Hailey and others. A letter from the Home president expresses deep appreciation for Jaaper's generous support and interest in the work.
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