Summer Goods Move Fast Despite Warm Weather Demand
Dry foods line shows rapid movement as warmer weather boosts demand. Customers seek the best buys before stock runs out as availability remains limited this season.
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1903
Page
1
Dry foods line shows rapid movement as warmer weather boosts demand. Customers seek the best buys before stock runs out as availability remains limited this season.
Public interest grows in good shoes at right prices. Stores report strong sales in ladies low shoes priced at $1.25, noted as stylish and appealing.
A local grocer advertises first class fresh groceries year round with specialty teas and coffees. It lists Extracts including Strawberry Raspberry Banana Pineapple Orange and spices such as Lemon and Vanilla from brands Gillette and Souder.
William Merishman nineteen year old son of a local farmer drowned in North Fork Sucany Sunday morning around nine o'clock. Cunvingham, who was with him, said Merishman crapped and disappeared as the water held him at waist depth. Despite efforts the body was recovered downstream after a few hours. Funeral held at home and Cedar Mowel Cemetery. Also notes a wedding at Mt Carmel and a Manila soldier's return visit plus a San Francisco arrival for a family member.
A lively Boston gathering at Mr. George Costiey’s home featured a dainty ranch wagon and a late return, with Miss Noland and others joining in song. A Jeaeper baseball team lost to a Lamar rival 28 to 16. Epworth League hosts a cream social at the Monaslin Houck ball Saturday. Coal, buggy harnesss, and furniture ads from Butler and Eckles promote local goods in Goldes City.
Started Monday the J P Leiie Elevator began operation with a 25 foot structure and 20 000 bushel capacity. A 25 horsepower gasoline engine powers the base machinery. Changes in the engine room were completed and it is ready to stand again tomorrow. Tracers seek a mining car and a chest separator and food machinery were reportedly stranded by floods in East St Louis. Also Jasper's house to house canvas by Sunday School workers concluded with cards checked by committee.
Arrangements for the Fourth are nearly complete in Jasper with a Flower Parade, speaking by Rev. Sullens of Webb City, and athletic events from 1 to 3 pm. Morning baseball features Jasper Midgets versus Lamar amateurs, afternoon Jasper professionals from Lamar, plus races, shows, and a Baby Show. Local notices include Mrs. Costley’s return from Raymond and travel, railway updates, and Rev. Pinson promoting Anti-Saloon League efforts with lectures and camera evidence of lawbreakers.
Old blacksmith shop on the corner of Kineta and Delle Street is dismantled. A. H. Dray plans a new brick and iron building next to Daria Fowl store after buying the lot from J. M. Philip. The structure will conform to city ordinance for the business district, with J. M. Philip planning an elegant cottage on the former site.
H L Tallman Inetweek sold his residence on the cover of Flait s and Milt Strowte. Wm Heffner, who recently bought the Meaty place south of town, was the purchaser. He will take possession once Tallman moves into his home. Heffner plans improvements and makes it his permanent residence.
Delegates of various young people's associations met at the M E Church and organized a federation to hold women meetings occasionally. J. W. Spaid was chosen president and Golda Palmer secretary. The inaugural meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church in Burley on July 12.
An aged couple, Mr and Mrs Little, were thrown from their buggy when their horse spooked at a bicyclist just south of town. Mrs Little suffered a broken arm and shoulder injuries while Mr Little sustained lesser wounds. They received treatment from Dr Gooding and were taken home by carriage.
The proposition to provide an additional school room and teacher was carried by a large majority last Wednesday. The vote favored the proposal with a wide margin, while 14 voted against it.
A fragmented item notes births at several homes in town including Ger Pookeawk Chas Hedge vorthwent Harve Law MreKroklenky and Robt Greshaw. Mentions a circular petition last week urging Missouri Puols railway to place a street lamp at the depot. company ordered jamagy to be put up and stock cars shipped. Also advertises iron beds at Evk's new Glare.
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