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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
1
Poetic fragment praising a girl who could perform many sports and tasks yet could not help her mother due to lacking strength. The verse lists abilities in boxing fencing rowing golf and tennis and ends with the line she wasn’t very stron.
The wrapper label indicates the expiration of subscriptions and the figures shown on it are notices for subscribers to observe. Subscribers will read the label for renewal or expiry dates and related amounts.
Chitwan text outlines Sunday series with Gas DP Campbell superintendent. Morning worship and sermon by pastor on Why Did Jesus Come Into the World. Youth and choir with special music. Prayer meeting Thursday evening. Commercial club meeting at the opera house tonight.
Citizens discuss forming a Jasper commercial club to boost town interests with 50 to 75 boosters urged. A seven member committee will plan aims to promote local business, community improvement, and public spirit, with dues suggested to sustain the treasury and prove value.
Amomas class of the Jasper Baptist Church entertained their husbands at the home of Mr and Abs Sharp Friday night. After games a two course luncheon followed. Guests included H H Sharp Se Hart OC Wilkins Arthur Smith Mrs Anna Spaid Mrs Anderson Lear. Attended commercial club meeting at the opera house tonight.
Bob Horton, appointed city marshal by the city council at its first January meeting, checked the coal pile jail door Tuesday night and left it locked. Wednesday morning a local resident informed Horton of a man locked inside who wanted breakfast. Horton found a hobo inside, who said he was pleased with the lodging but hungry.
Miss Lora M. Smith daughter of Alfred Smith of Jasper was united in marriage Wednesday January 12 in Carthage at Water Warrington parlors. Ceremony by Mev Hr J. Martin, rector. An elegant dinner by bride’s stepmother Mrs. Dora Smith followed. The groom is a young man of pleasing address from Dadeville and they will reside there.
Mrs J K Wells entertained the Alpha tardies Tuesday afternoon with Misses Jessie, Qirl Boasie, Martinna, Lois, Frank Nebel, and others including Pessie Martin. Current events and a short study on the Government of Meta were presented. A social hour followed with refreshments.
Airre Hille Pettrns foem a satirical note from Ahndswerles Erp Mississippi where he visited La Me C Marrimai and wife at Miverwolins Me. The piece mentions fresh vegetables ready daily and a bitter note about strawberries.
Carthage news reports Rev Dr W F Jones superintendent of the Carthage Methodist district went to St Johns Hospital for an operation with surgeon Vir H Miller of Poplin set to perform it. The item is brief and notes the location and medical action.
A Great Special Edition of the Marion Daily Republican from Marion Illinois is praised as a fine 2 page illustrated showcase on white paper. Editors W. C. Paisley and Oldham Phrisley are lauded for guiding the publication that highlights local scenery businesses homes and citizens.
The Epworth League of the Mr. Church will present a vestry musical evening on January 2 at the clearet. The program includes vocal solos, violin numbers, readings, instrument solos, a trio, and a concert by the orchestra with Marie Whilesel and other soloists. The event aims to raise funds with performances, readings, and orchestral pieces. tickets will be available at the door.
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