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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1911
Page
1
Weather observer Meness in Clinton notes a dry trend for winter after four months of below average rainfall totaling 2.45 inches. He says the annual pattern usually holds and expects heavy and frequent showers in spring, urging farmers to plan and use every available minute.
Rov Weis offers piano tuning action regulating and repair services with a satisfaction guarantee. Contact for service details and scheduling.
Bert and Omer Webb reopen a realty office on the Cassady building’s second floor after selling their store two weeks ago. They enjoy strong farmer support and expect to oversee many farm sales as they resume business.
W C Thomas has occupied his newly purchased dwelling, the Fur Mher Swanson property on North Main.
The Rev E J Hunt district superintendent of the Carthage district of the M E church died at his Carthage home last Thursday from a carbuncle at the base of his brain. He served in ministry for 46 years, 35 in this conference, with 15 years as superintendent. He was regarded as a pillar of the church in the state and his loss leaves a hard act to follow.
Dr. King sold his residence on South Main Street last Monday to Irvin Rice for a nominal sum and will move to his father’s farm two miles northwest of town. He will keep his Jasper office with afternoon tours and devote time to poland china stock, the farm’s famous breed.
Next Thursday night March 2 the high school presents the fifth and last lyceum number begun last fall. The program blends music and literary pieces with a short farce, produced by school talent. Admission follows the regular lyceum price rather than a separate charge.
J. H. Thacker and his daughter Fort left Tuesday for Prosperity to attend the funeral of Mrs. Chas. Thacker who died there on Monday. The remains were moved to Licking Missouri, the former home of the deceased, for burial.
The A. G. Field troupe presented at the Carthage opera house with Jasper attendees Verne Perry Fred Schooler W C Thomas RK B Griffith and wife Ernest Crawford and Misses Bertie Melton Louise Hughes Hazel Prick and Lura Earp among the audience.
J. Byers purchased the John Houcher property on north First street last week. The current occupant is J. B. Thomas.
Ross Dodd opens a general store in the former Chandler & Son building on the south side occupying the west half after carpenters finished last week. Dodd, four years in Chandler & Son’s grocery dept, brings experience to this venture. Store will offer dry goods groceries flour and feed with shoes to possibly follow. Local notes mention a large Poland China boar weighing around 472 pounds being weighed in Jasper with neighbor interest.
Mrs J F Bitour announces resumed bread baking and invites former patrons and new customers to visit. She expresses thanks for past patronage and hopes it will continue. Bishop purchases cream from the bakery.
For sale 40 acres of shock fodder and corn expected to yield 30 bushels or more. Bundled fodder, good feed lot with ample water. Exceptionally nice lot, priced cheap. Location one mile east and four miles north of Boston Missouri. Contact J. T. Mappins.
High grade alfalfa meal offered at Tallman’s Feed Store. Local shoppers can obtain quality feed product for livestock and small farms. Availability noted with store contact for orders and pickup.
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