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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1905
Page
1
Local dealer touts a new line of Henney buggies with steel or rubber tires, leather or cloth cushions, green or red gearing, tops or open models, and sizes 19 21 and 24 inches. Buggies feature padded seats with 15 springs, long beds, 115 screws for paint or pumps, 38 inch open-end springs, sewn tops, removable shafts, and fourteen coats of paint.
Court case brought by Messrs Cather and Lukens to determine rightful title to a 490 acre farm west of the city. The suit targets J. A. Covatt and L. Catt and others holding the deed, alleging previous sale and failure to transfer clear title after a down payment of 21,000 on an 87,001 purchase. The article also notes local marriages and unrelated market details from the Jasper area.
Three year old son of Mr and Mrs Chas Hinamon died at home Monday evening about 10 o clock. Funeral held at Christian church Thursday at 10. Remains buried in Dunkard graveyard beside grandmother Mrs John Hisamon. Pallbearers were Gay Webb Bert Rhoades Lawrence and Frank Baker. Numerous floral offerings sent by friends. Illness described as a severe blood condition with bleeding from the mouth. Death brings grief to parents and a large circle of friends.
Elmer Davis and his wife survived a chilling river crossing near Jenkies ford when their wagon sank in a swollen stream. The owner reported a brief paper note about the drowning team found at North Ford, with the incident tied to a near-miss and a pocket containing money. Credit and debts were settled as they prepared to depart, with local inquiries to cover the costs of the ordeal.
W. Watkins seeks 81000 damages from the city claiming a cow broke a leg by stepping through a culvert hole in southeast town in February and had to be killed. Officials dispute liability citing cattle laws and lack of notice, promising legal consultation as Watkins warns of further action.
Miss Lou Pilmer a well known young lady of this city died suddenly Tuesday evening in the western part of town at Ocoee lock. She was a consistent church member and was laid to rest in Stafford graveyard beside her sister and brother. Born February 2, 1841 she was 20 years old. Her untimely death leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer, sorrowing after a long line of bereavements in recent years.
The new clothing store at the corner of Grand Avenue and Milo Street by Joyce and Lee will open to the public Saturday in a limited opening. Only part of stock has arrived and complete stock is expected next week. staff invite local feedback as they begin operations.
UB Saltsman of Carterville has leased James Thomson's blacksmith shop on south Malo street and will move his family from Carterville to Jasper. He plans to occupy the residence south of the shop and take charge there, with connections to Prof dW Buertitt's city family.
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