Miss Minnie Cordz Returns From Springfield Visit
Miss Minnie Cordz will return Friday after a two weeks visit at Springfield.
14 Mar 1918
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1918
Page
1
Miss Minnie Cordz will return Friday after a two weeks visit at Springfield.
Parents and guardians are asked to keep children at home until scarlet fever subsides. City council has closed schools, Sunday schools, and the picture show as a precautionary measure. No alarm, but the order is in effect.
Renewed subscriptions include Mastin Busby CM Wells H Sterling Chas Teeter G H Redmond J W Buzzard John Wright Gee Moser B Lawson Miss Armstrong St James Hotel HL Campbell CE Wright H Hendricks Mrs Norvel Chay J H Blevins Stoy Bowers J W Lawson. Names listed reflect readers and patrons renewing their copies.
The Rebekah Lodge presented a Bible themed production titled Ruth and Naomi under Mrs. Marbur and Mrs. Houser. The event drew solid attendance with more than 63 dollars at the door and plans to donate to the Jasper Red Cross while applying the rest to lodge debts.
A local voice urges young men to welcome military service as a righteous duty. The author condemns antiwar sentiment and stresses pride in donning the country’s uniform, highlighting the suffering of France and Belgium, and the need to support Allied efforts. The piece contrasts stay at home regrets with the deeds of those who serve.
The News announces Cap'n Warren's Verdas ends this issue and introduces a new serial titled Sayin Wharren's Words. A Cape Cod sea captain inherits guardianship of a rich brother's son and daughter, a setup that promises popular adventures as the wards warm to the rough guardian.
The News lists upcoming auctions for March 12 and March 17 near Jasper. On March 12 Mrs Clara Tead 7 miles northeast of Jasper will sell cattle horses bees chickens hay implements and household goods auctioneer C I Rex. On March 17 Geo Castleburyr 7 miles west and 13 south of Jasper will sell two head horses two cows a thoroughbred sow feed implements and household goods auctioneer A W Radford.
Charlie McClintock and Miss Zella Wright were married at 4 o clock last Saturday evening in Carthage by Rev. C Hy Swift at his residence. The bride, daughter of Chas J Wright of Oston, has taught school locally for years and is highly regarded. The groom is W A McClintock’s son, noted for industry and integrity, and the couple plan to reside on the McClintock farm east of Jasper.
Birth announcements recorded this week list a girl born to Vernie Ray and wife five miles northeast of Jasper on Tuesday March 5, and a boy born to Frank Peoples and wife four miles northwest on Sunday March 10.
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