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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
12
Advertising rates listed per inch at 15 cents for last page and inside pages. Front page space available for offices at 15 cents per inch for local editions. Copy must be submitted by Tuesday evening to insure insertion. Resolutions of respect enrollments of thanks and obituary poetry charged by the line.
A birthday celebration was held Sunday at H A Griffin and wife on South Main Street. About 10 relatives and friends attended while the hosts were at church. Mrs. Tistella Hall and Mrs. Andrew Greaham greeted guests, a four course meal was served, and a signet ring was presented to Mr Griffin by his eldest grandson Charles L Bradshaw. A program followed with music and readings from family members and friends including Mr Andrew Gresham and Mrs Fred Gresham. Attendees included Chas Madehan family, John Gaddis family, Howard Gaddis family, Sam Davis and wife, Katella Hall, Wim Cook, Lamar V Kates, Lamar, Frank Griffin and Owawatomie Kane Marion Carne of Junction City, and George Carter.
The Alpha Club met at Mrs. D. PD. Beck's country home on December 1 with a good turnout despite bad weather. Mrs. Beck played piano and Victrola selections, and Mrs. Peterson sang two solos. Plans for the January 14 meeting with Miss Lizzie Lawson were announced and a Mexico themed program outlined featuring members and topics on natural features, transport, and history.
Mrs Finley Selle sold the old Buerge place west of the schoolhouse last week to Mrs A W Teeter. Teeter sold a southwest Tasper property to Dave Lowe. Finley came from Daxter Springs Kans and will move to Carthage, having bought a new home there. Charley Jens conducted both transactions.
The M F Church in Jasper featured a strong program of instrumental music led by John Sapp of Joplin with a violin solo. The ensemble included Mendel Drake and Lida Drake. Saxophone, cello, trombone and clarinet additions supported the service as the public was invited to attend all services. Miss Nettie Oka Arnold wed Mr Dennis Van Wey at New Year’s Day afternoon in the church parsonage with many family members present. The couple will reside in Sedalia where Van Wey works for Standard Oil. they receive best wishes from friends.
Miss Ruth Pugh eldest daughter of Henry Pugh and Ernest Mevius son of William Mevius wed at the M. E. parsonage on Wednesday afternoon December 31 officiated by Nev. K H Sapp. The couple, from respected families, begin housekeeping on the okthering farm and are wished long life and prosperity by many friends.
A large family gathering held at J J Cearnal's ten miles southeast of Jasper on January 1 featured a country dinner. All of Me and Mr Cearnal's sons and daughters except one attended, along with many relatives and friends. Guests included Jomer Sherrill and family Volney Cearnal and family Kilie Cearnal and family of Springfield Chas lect or and family West Cearnal and family Hugh Stappe and Law son Stappe of Greenfield John Cartwright and wife Mrs Laurie Cutler of Joplin T M Gardner and wife Benton Cearnal Mrs Ingle of Golden City could not attend. J I Cearnal has suffered rheumatism but is improving.
Jasper Lodge 488 and Hebekahs hosted a New Year Eve supper for members and friends at Crow's hall. Oyster stew, baked chicken, salads and pumpkin pie plus coffee were served. A small orchestra including Charley Andrews, W. A. Brown and Jewel Lilly performed. Fiddle music by Jim Hall, Lace Embree and Jaye Holmes entertained. Rook games completed the evening with about 59 attendees reporting a very enjoyable event.
December 27 incident left C Hasbargen with a broken leg and ribs and facial injuries after a skid slipped while loading logs on a way three miles north of Jander. His two young sons aided him until help arrived. Dr Roott set fractures and reported the patient is doing well.
Bank statement from Jasper County Missouri closes January 5 1920 showing resources loans discounts real estate and bonds with totals 205157.42 in assets and liabilities including capital stock surplus and deposits with many figures listed. Signed by president W L Roberts and cashier S TH Patterson and sworn before Notary Bert Webb on January 7 1920.
An old editorial snippet reflects on luck versus strategy, warning that reliance on fortune leads to defeat while disciplined effort and mental fortitude turn trials into success. It stresses control of energy and preparedness as keys to honors.
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