Honors for Former Jasper Boy and Navy Appointment
Lieut Pred HH Poteet of East City has been named executive glider and navigator of the Mayflower, a notable honor for a 15 to 35 year old officer. Born at 17, he entered the Annapolis Naval Academy with high honors, overcoming limited schooling. Poteet’s family, once in Sedalia, is linked to editor Tom Hardaway and friends Wes Spaid and Ross Dodd. Timecard changes: Missouri Pacific trains shift morning arrivals to 9:16 and evening departures to 6:20. St Louis-bound morning train now arrives at 5:... Read the timetable adjustment for details.
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Jasper
Poteet
Holding Awe
Moteet
East City
Silent
Eet
Omer Webb
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Bos
Bicycle riders warned against sidewalk use in town ordinance
Mayor A. H. Laughead warns bicycle riders to avoid sidewalks under an ordinance enforcing a fine from 1 to 77, symbolizing firm action. The notice emphasizes a concise warning, avoiding further legal steps if riders comply. A second item critiques a Chicago mail order firm’s nationwide outreach promising cash in advance and urging cash purchases unseen.
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A. H. Laughead
Little Girl Injured In Buggy Accident Near Carthage
A buggy ride to Carthage ended when a horse bolted after a passing wagon loaded with ice. A little girl was thrown from the buggy and sustained injuries. The mother and infant were unharmed as the horse kicked off the harness and left the scene.
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Canytown
Carthageith
Binder Twine Sales Booming in Jasper Stores
Three Jasper stores that handle binder twine report aggregate sales surpassing 44 000 pounds as buyers rush to stock up. Local merchants note steady demand across farming and industry sectors.
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Jasper
Little Girl Dies of Scarlet Fever in Alba
The year old daughter of Otto Roatsch of Alba died Monday of scarlet fever and was buried Tuesday at the Brethren Church Cemetery, with Mr. Harvey of the Brethren Church conducting the service.
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Otto Roatsch
Alba
Brethren Church
Mr. Harvey
The
Mail timing change delays southbound morning train
Notice to correspondents about a new time card that shifts the southbound morning mail, requiring carriers to depart later and affecting when News will be delivered. Request to mail items on Monday if possible, with Tuesday as alternative if Monday is inconvenient.
Illness in Cather Family Spreads Across Homes
Mrs Cather remains very ill at her daughter Mrs John Spail home. Mrs Milton, another daughter from the Diamond neighborhood, sits by the bedside along with sons John Cather of Frederick Oklahoma Del Cather of Frederick, Henry Cather of Fowler Kansas, and Jake Cather of Jasper. Mrs Spaid has been ill for about a week.
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Jos. Cather
John Spail
Milton
Diamond
Cather
John and
del Cather
Frederick
Okla
Henry Cather
Fowler, Kans
Jake Cathet
Jasper
Spaid
Marriage Announcement In Lamar For Alfred Smith And Dora Hastings
Alfred Smith formerly of near Seybert and Mrs Dora Hastings of Greenfield were married Saturday at Lamar with Elder A. D States officiating. They will reside in Lamar where Smith recently purchased property. The bride is sister to Mrs T. H. Hammond of Jasper and is well known in Greenfield.
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Alfred Smith
Near Seybert
Dora Hastings
Greenfield
Lamar
Smith
T. H. Hammond
Jasper
Isaac Herring Injured in Field Accident Near Jasper
Isaac Herring, an elderly man northwest of Jasper, was injured last week when a horse became entangled in a mower. He was thrown to the ground while trying to free the animal and has remained in serious condition since, suffering a back injury.
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Isaac Herring
Jasper
Mr. Herring
Farm For Rent Near McCarthy Oklahoma
Farm for rent on a fine property with acres tillable. Address listed as Mrs. C. DD in McCarthy Westrath Oldaloma City.
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C. DD
McCarthy. Graé Westrath
Oldaloma City
Man shoots three big bull snakes in field fight
W Bedell of Depuy neighborhood fired at three large bull snakes battling at the edge of a field. He killed all three with one shot, the largest about 6 feet long and the others near 5 feet. Bedell said the tale was not for publication but felt the public should know.
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W. Bedell
Depuy
Mr. Bedell
Mr Brock
Bedell
Mier
Ton Hrock
Woods Family Returns to Jasper County via Arkansas
Tom Wood and his son William with families bring household goods and teams to Jasper Monday from Wilmar Arkansas. They previously lived on Bill Lukens farm southwest of Jape and plan to settle in Jasper County east of Jasper near J. E. Carter’s place. The News requests copies of last week’s issue and asks friends to send copies or where to send them.
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Chicago
Yew Town
P County
Cp Church
Tom Wood
William Wood
Jasper
Wilmar
Ark
Woods
Bill Lukens
Jape
Arkansas
Jasper County
J. EB. Carter
Case of Smallpox Near Jasper
A ten year old daughter of Wm Underhill seven miles west of Jasper is reported ill with smallpox.
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Wm Underhill
Jasper
Rains Sweep Jasper County Across Weekend
The Jasper area records rainfall on Saturday Sunday and Monday with showers varying by location. Light showers touched the county Sunday and Monday, while Saturday evening saw rainfall about three miles north and Monday evening a southeast arrival veered east then north. Conditions are described as 80 favorable around the county.
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Jasper County
Jasper
Death of Mr Stonebraker in Jasper area
Mr Stonebraker aged about seventy died last Saturday at his daughter Mrs Seth Greshams home south of Jasper. He hadbeen blind the past two years and was described as a kind man with patient bearing. The remains were laid to rest in Jasper Cemetery Sunday afternoon with Rev Stacy Phillips conducting the funeral rites.
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Stonebraker
Seth Gresham
Jasper
Jasper Cemetery
Stacy Phillips
Births Reported This Week by Dr Knott
The News notes births this week: to Charley Tecter and wife a boy born Sunday June 22. to Will Tabler and wife a girl born Monday June 24. to J H Blevins and wife five miles northwest a boy born Monday June 23. all names and dates drawn from local records.
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Knott
Charley Tecter
Will Tabler
Schooler
J. H Blevins
Jasper Drops Sunday Baseball Schedule
No Sunday baseball will be played by the Jasper team this season. Merchants contributed funds for 11 players and about $14 in cash. Store clerks employed by merchants will be granted Friday afternoon time off to play each week.
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Jasper
Veterans Gather for Gettysburg Commemoration Event
War veterans meet on the old battlefield to honor the 1863 battle. Attendees include Mr Chambertin and local comrades, with Civil War figures Meade and Lee referenced as part of the commemoration. The event, tied to the July 4 anniversary, seeks participation from former soldiers and families, noting transportation and organizing efforts by local groups.
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Bk. B. Chambertin
Guyttysburg
Pus
Listoe Roen
Goria
Meade
Lee
Puteri
United Stans Gyyer
Saciiletate
Chamblecin
Eastern Star Chapter Visits Local Event
Readable text notes a visiting member at an Eastern Star chapter meeting with names and scattered details. Many fragments mention Warren, Minted, and Hutmlhes but information is garbled. core facts about a visit and participants are unclear.
Chive Noses Next Surly Leete Event At Epworth Church
The notice states that on the forthcoming Sunday the gasstor will reenpy the peal gait both tocring and evening. Mr Snyder, president of Tyneart Teeguw, will preside and conduct the Epworth Lwin office at pp m.
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Snyder
Carnage
Tyneart Teeguw
Wil
Epworth Lwin
Pictures at the Airdeme and local events in Jasper
The article notes weekly Saturday nights at the Aledinatie Titetay and a string of small town happenings. It mentions banking expansion with First National and Farmers and Merchants banks, a grain fire incident near Goings farm, and local weather impact.
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Nunteddy
First National
Varmers and Merchants Banks
Apgravel
Jasper
Community
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