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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
5
A fragment from The Jasper News records a 19th century post office entry in Jasper Missouri. The dated line notes class matter and a September reference, revealing archival details of local postal history.
Space rate for last page and inside pages is 10 cents per inch per issue. Front page space fully contracted. Local notices priced at 5 cents per line per issue. Copy due by Tuesday evening. Resolutions of respect cards of thanks and obituary poetry will be charged by the hour.
In a small Missouri town the Fort Missouri society played ends for a prize worth several dollars when policemen rushed by. Several men were arrested for playing cards in a hay mow for a 56 cent piece, while townsfolk watched in curiosity. The scene suggests a townwide curiosity over manners and skill as local tradesmen struggle to meet expectations.
The advertisement touts Armstrongs linoleum as a long lasting floor covering praised for durability and satisfaction, highlighting its quality and wear resistance aimed at homeowners seeking a reliable flooring option.
Mrs Mynnie Coiner and Dr and Mrs Norton visited Golden City. H J Coiner made a Lamar trip. The Naderly brothers and Ed Onstott visited Jake Kacherly's. Oscar Wade left for Lincoln Mo to bring horses back. Conner family visited Carthage. Hart Milkesell and others ended at Jake Naderly's. Harry Bunnell visited Williams Law and with Fred Campbell. Dr Ry and A Norton were in Kansas City. Mrs Heckman and daughters visited Mrs Law. Jake Kaderly family visited I Je Conner's. Dr Norton and wife and Hart and Ella Mikesell at J B Lull's. Move planned to Joplin for work. Helen Weckman visited home folks. Tatrahee and Sorka of Carthage called at Jake Navl eby's. Houliel Rig and Pose Castel visited Sylvia Whicker. Jin Mikesell called on Mrs Coiner Money.
The will of Christian Buerge, licensed, rests near Jasper, leaves the real and personal property to daughters Lydia and Elizabeth Buerge with executors named to serve without bond. Earlier deed records mention 7 ½ acres east of Jasper sold for 2400 dollars, 57.50 per acre, with a road strip carved from the tract. The will written July 1, 101 and in effect for 17 years. The suit notes Carthage and Jasper ties, with witnesses Webb and Omer Webb. The article also cites a sermon excerpt from Bishop Mant on consolation and friendship.
Explanation notes that veldt derives from Dutch veld meaning open ground or prairie. It discusses name forms like Westervelt and Roosevelt variants, Blauvelt, and parallels in German and other languages with endings in velt. It clarifies etymology and variant spellings.
A brief notice invites readers to subscribe to the daily paper at the News office. It promotes regular delivery and速 highlights convenience for readers seeking steady news updates.
Local items report travels of Dearnal with Moline Plow Co and visits by families from Joplin and Carthage. Grace Cather visits Prosperity. Patterson Rex ship cattle to Kansas City and hogs from Jasper. Thos Wood near Jasper plans April 1 sale including horses cattle and implements. The News notes errant printing errors in this issue.
Letters of administration granted by Jasper County Missouri court to undersigned for the estate of Myrtle Radford deceased. Creditors must present claims for allowance within six months from letters date or be precluded from benefits. if not exhibited within one year from date of letters, claims may be barred.
The document certifies that Waters Jr was appointed administrator for the estate of Myrtle Adfora as printed in the court records. Judge Prankeberger signs the probate seal, dated March 4, with first publication noted.
Probate Court Jasper County orders sale of real estate to pay debts from the Myrtle Macford estate. Notices to interested parties must appear in The Jasper News for four weeks before the next term, with publication to commence March 21. The judge certifies a true copy of the order.
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