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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
2
The 1906 graduating class will consist of nine individuals six girls and three boys. Names listed include Levon Batella Nellie Mees Chistes Janie Rice Gertrude Spaid Hula Lawson and Gov. Misteria Van Dusen. The group has been organized by Toy Van Dusen, who serves as president, with a salute to the graduates planned.
Young couple from the Ulue neighborhood, Carl Roe and Ruby Crabtree, were married last Sunday at the Methodist church with Rev. WT Ferguson officiating. The groom’s brother Curtis Ros and Miss Eulah Reb vind attended as attendants. The pair plan to reside on the groom’s family farm with best wishes from friends.
The News Agency announces daily delivery of newspapers and magazines. Orders for single copies or subscriptions are taken by mail. Customers pay in advance and receive the magazine or newspaper with prompt delivery each evening.
Mrs J W Lee mother of Frank Lee of Joyell Loa of Lamar died last Thursday at her home from a paralytic stroke suffered months ago. Aged 71 years 2 months she had been in frail health. She leaves husband four children Jobo Lee Frank Lee Harvey Lee and Mrs Sadie Ballow. Funeral was at the Baptist church Lamar Saturday at 10. Remains were interred at Forest Grove cemetery. Mr and Mrs Add Joyce of this city attended.
Oscar Lowenstein of Los Angeles writes to the Jasper News noting he cannot abandon his home paper. He states the paper should arrive every Monday regardless of subscriptions and mentions payment for 1908. He expresses best wishes, fond memory of home, and affection for the Jasper News and its readers.
Seed potatoes have arrived with prices better than in years. J. D. Harbur invites customers to come and buy what they need.
A noted local farmer A Nutt swapped his 400 acre farm southeast of town for a 440 acre Newton county property. The 400 acre farm valued at 60 an acre totaling 20000. the Newton county farm valued at 33 per acre. Trade arranged with L Dally who will manage the new property. Nutt plans to move mid month and hold a public sale on the 13th to dispose of surplus stock.
John W Nett died at his home last Friday after a several weeks illness. He leaves a wife two sons William and Budd Nett and a daughter Miss Stella Nett. He was about 65 years old and a pioneer settler who built many stone buildings in Jasper. Funeral held Saturday at the family home with Rev W T Ferguson conducting the service. Burial at Waters graveyard. The community extends sympathy to the family.
The Epworth League of the Methodist church hosts a musical entertainment next Wednesday night at the church. The program features Mandolin Club, Mr Harvey, Keo Roy Webb, piano and violin duets by Loisa and Monroe, readings by Nellie Peterson and Madeline Bailey, piano solos by Clara Bayne, and a variety of vocal and instrumental numbers. Admission is 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
J A Cozatt sold property on East Grand Avenue formerly belonging to the Thos Dayia heirs. Purchaser John Boeasrd of Esrom neighborhood moves in at once. Consideration noted as 1400 Our Fencing in specified sizes. Dickeson Goodman Lumber Co involved.
Spring Goods are arriving daily and invite shoppers to view laces embroideries and white goods. Hariour offers a friendly note urging customers to visit for the new arrivals.
J D Harbur announces a 15 day sale offering all winter dress goods at cost for 165 days total value unclear but promotes a limited time opportunity with choice stock to view and purchase.
An inmate died after brutal treatment at an asylum. Hospital doctors could not determine a clear cause of death. Authorities regret the incident and promise aid to bring guilty parties to justice. Witnesses, including Wesley Spaid, corroborated the account given to officials.
In Jasper and surrounding areas residents rise to demand a full investigation of the death. Gentry and Matzger are named to lead, a $200 subscription is raised, and Attorney Curry of Webb City is hired alongside Tom Martin of Lamar to pursue charges. The 25 year old victim’s funeral was held at Waters Cemetery after services by Rev. O W Jones. lingering illness is believed to have affected his mind. The family receives broad sympathy.
A brief notice from a shopkeeper thanking friends and customers for their patronage and apologies for any past matters. The message expresses gratitude to all who helped and supported the business during recent times.
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