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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
1
A local retailer advertises a stock of Cottonade and medium price Woolen Pants priced from 75 cents to 3 dollars per pair. The offer promises a serviceable everyday pair at far below actual value and invites customers to visit the store.
The report recounts a 11 year old Mattox shooting 11 year old Delmo Alyea after a dispute over a name with a 622 calibre rifle. The victim died Tuesday morning near the Busby home. Witnesses describe a cold blooded act at a pond where the rifle was abandoned after the shot. Authorities may pursue charges as the community learns details of the tragedy.
Local shop offers Monarch shirts with a line of medium priced options from small to $1.25. sale notes highlight affordable wardrobe basics and a range of sizes for shoppers.
Multiple brief local notes report Mrs. O Z Palmer suffering a hard fall at home on Grand Avenue after slipping on a wet walk, striking her back on coal. She rests after a troubled Tuesday, while Dr Woods relocates his practice to Dr Goodspys. Mr and Mrs Fred Fullmer visit from Kansas after three years away, recounting land deals and farm sale profits. The Jespersen band performs weekly concerts attracting crowds, with memorial and social events scheduled and venue updates noted.
E G Palmer, a well known farmer five miles northwest, prepares to start a vinegar plant at his home. He has ordered a large cider press and gasoline engine, and digs three cisterns with 180 barrel capacity each. Palmer will use surplus apples from his orchard to produce vinegar, aiming to have a full supply by season’s end.
The Jasper Mining Company plans to begin operation of their mill on Jasper Rice land tomorrow after completing the plant. They have run some products through the mill and report satisfactory results. The mill will operate about one day per week until more ground is ready for expansion and additional workers.
R L Roberts and Bun seek butter eggs and goods as townsfolk bring items to market. Shoppers urged to compare prices and bring offerings for sale, with prompt service and ready handling available at the Harbur location.
We offer Chase and Sanborns celebrated coffees praised by high grade coffee lovers. For something exceptionally good try their Mocha and Java. We have it.
A Zion church Sunday school convention drew one of the area’s largest gatherings with attendees packing the building as slides scattered nearby. County president N C Sprocer could not attend. Judge H L Bright and C J Smith from Carthage spoke on Sunday school work and house to house visitation before election of officers.
A local wagonette party including Migeel Laura Ella Steiner and others had a runaway near Ziog UChurch. The wagon struck a wave box and fence, breaking neck yoke and trees but little damage overall. Reports also note purchases by Ham Doran and social visits in nearby towns.
Local report details the Lawson addition being incorporated into Jasper after council discussions and a special meeting. Provisions for alleys were accepted and the area joined the city promptly. The piece also notes a state certificate interview with Prof. Harry Rowe, social visits, Masonry events, and a Sunday School Convention outline in Preston Township.
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