12 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1906
Page
1
An old advertisement fragment promotes a grand Fourth of July parade with mentions of Mayflower Coffee O. V. B. Our Very Best and Pingree Shoes. It urges readers to buy a luxurious buggy with features and head springs to impress a queen and enjoy a longer life, reflecting the era's promotional tone.
Burglars broke into a Boston store on a Friday night prying a window and door. They stole shoes, overalls, work shirts, fancy shirts, underwear, pocket knives, rings, chains, spectacles, and more branded Zinco Freshley & Co Park Bros and others. A $50 reward is offered for arrest and conviction, and another $50 for recovery of property. investigators have yet to locate the thieves.
Mrs. Pugh wife of David Pugh a prominent farmer north west of the city died at her home last Saturday at age 63. She leaves a husband and several children. Funeral services were led by Rev B F Logan Sunday afternoon and interment followed at Oakton Cemetery.
A second burglary hit Williams Sons & Co in Boston Tuesday night. Thieves took roughly 50 worth of goods, leaving about 2900 worth from Friday’s raid. Private detective B S Pike is hired as Williams travels to Carthage, hoping to identify the culprits and secure the reward.
In Alb a fatal fight occurred at the Brown saloon upstairs where card games were in progress. Ed Epperson struck Joe Wagner with a fist over a disputed hand, killing him instantly. Wagner died from a broken neck with no visible marks. Local authorities noted the strike as the cause.
Raymond Davis son of Samuel Davis suffered a facial wound when a toy pistol discharge exploded a blank cartridge near his face. The powder particles caused a flesh wound on the side of his nose and required treatment by Dr. Koott.
Walter Tabler was struck in the hand by a stray bullet west of town while picking blackberries. He rushed to town for treatment from Dr. Knott, with unclear shooter details. Separate note mentions Baptist Sunday School secretary reporting 1040 chapters read last week.
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