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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1906
Page
2
The Leiss elevator in the city has been sold by the First National Bank to the new Hayzlett Elevator Co. with C L Hayzlett as principal stockholder. The price was four thousand dollars. Mr Wayxlett will continue in charge. The elevator had operated for Connell Hill Milling Co and will now run under the new ownership.
Miss Ring Bedell, recently graduated from the training school for nurses at the State University in Columbia, Mo., was honored at a homecoming gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bedell in Slumdey Jane 1. Eight children, never separated by death, reunited under the parental roof after eight years, sharing a plentiful dinner with relatives G. W. Bedell of Jasper A. W. Bedell of Aurora Mrs Pred L. Appleby of Kansas City Miss Rina Bedell of Columbia Mrs B. Bender of Dipper Miss Badie Bedell Miss Laura Bedell and Doo H Bedell, of Jasper.
A new boy arrived Monday at the home of Thus Mercer east of Jows. Mr and Mrs Israel Paxton welcomed a baby boy yesterday south of the city. Mr and Mrs G Corder near town welcomed a girl yesterday. A girl was born to Mr and Miss Smith yesterday as well.
The Democratic Congressional Committee will nominate a candidate for the June primary on June 3. Each precinct election board will include two judges and one clerk, with ballots delivered to committee members who supervise the electoral process.
A large crowd viewed San Francisco earthquake pictures shown by Prof Ridenour at the Christian church last Friday night. The program included songs by Ridenour with lantern stereopticon visuals and humorous remarks about audience hats and hair.
The Law Enforcement League held a meeting at Dup last Friday with Rev F Logan Rev T E Pratt and Lynn Monroe. It was decided to hold mass meetings Sunday night June 24 in county towns to present the law enforcement issue to the public. A central three person committee will arrange speakers and final Jasper meeting plans will be announced.
Lester Wilhoit and Josephine Long, well known in Jasper and Webb City, were married Monday at 9 30 in Carthage. Rev Sims officiated. only witnesses present. They will reside in St Louis after visiting families in Jasper and Webb City. The bride is daughter of the late Dr Long and a former local teacher. The groom serves in the St Louis police.
The six week old son of Mr and Mrs Luther Hardaway died at home in Carthage after a week of illness with spin meningitis. The remains were brought to Jasper and buried in the city cemetery. Funeral party included the parents and other relatives and friends who accompanied them to the burial. The community expressed sympathy for the bereaved family.
Bargain day ad promises extra values for money with specials on summer goods. Advertises prices and discounts from J Dharuduru.
In a notice to city taxpayers, the city appoints Miss Hilanche Sea as Deputy to assist the Collector in soliciting insurance and other duties, citing the holder’s absence from home for extended periods. The appointment aims to convenience taxpayers in the city.
Advertisement notes a binder in good condition three years old offered for sale or trade for a good horse. Inquiries directed to the office.
A Jasper retailer promotes a leading stock of men’s and women’s hosiery with claims of perfect fitting standards. The ad mentions visible brand names and invites customers to shop the collection, highlighting comfort and value for local buyers.
Webb City Register notes statewide attention to A L McCawley as Carthage candidate. Sunday Post Dispatch featured excerpts while other papers praise his platform against law violations and call Jasper County citizens to judge the democracy by the party stance.
C. S. Asiley a Jasper man now in Carthage suffered a serious workplace mishap at a furniture factory. His hand contacted a circular saw causing the loss of one finger and a badly lacerated thumb. He recently acquired an interest in the factory by exchanging his Alba hardware stock for shares.
Store promotes bargain day with special prices on summer goods next Saturday. Urges customers to ensure their druggists supply Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar, the original laxative cough syrup, not imitations.
A J Wray, a leading Barton County figure and former County Superintendent of Schools, died at his brother’s home in Carthage after a surgical operation in St Louis. He served as Barton County president since 1860 and influenced public schools, teaching at Forest Grove in 1870 and representing the county in the legislature for one term. The county mourns the loss of a respected longtime educator and public servant.
Advertisement urges readers with dizziness forehead pain or head ache to visit Hall sod Wils Opticians and Jewelers in Jasper Missouri for eye tests and proper glasses using the latest instrument.
For sale a one half interest in a patent right covering Larton Jasper and Newton counties. This is a household article needed in every home. Reason selling going out of state and have no time to devote to it. For terms and further information address F. W. Manchester 712 Pearl St Joplin Mo.
City collector warns of legal action on unpaid 1002 8 4 5 taxes by July 1 1006 with suit to follow. Dunkard graveyard lots offered for sale until August 15 at Bench price after which cost rises to 3.00. Interested buyers directed to contact Clerk Dr W Teer.
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