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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
8
Advertising space rates set at 10 cents per inch per issue for last page and inside pages. Front page space fully contracted. Local notices priced at 5 cents per line per issue. Copy must arrive by Tuesday evening to insure insertion. Obituary poetry and resolutions of respect charged per line.
John Spaid and wife spent weekend with Link Milton west of Jasper. Auditor Scott from St Louis made annual Mo Pac Station check. Prof Wilkins and family went to Aurora for Mrs Wilkins sister in law's illness. R L Cole from Adrian is new depot operator and will move family here soon. Mrs Norval Gray and daughter visited Webb City mother-in-law Ed Preston. Leonard Cather, returned soldier from France, visiting parents Jobo Cather and wife. Mrs Hastings added a piano in her store. Miss Maude Berriman of Carthage visited with Misses Andrews and Minnie Corder. Nathan Rice returned from nearly two years in Uncle Sam service, mainly aviation. Arsh M. Brown, sergeant from Twelfth Railway Engineers, visiting brother E L Brown after 18 months in France. Dr McLemore and Nevada group visited A P Drake and family. Dewey trio of strawberry gifts and editor’s shortcake. Birth announced: Virginia Lee Bryant to Roy and Mable Bryant of Prosperity. Guests at C A Covert’s Sunday included Webb City pair, L H Rice of Bisbee, Harmon Rice of U S S America, Henry Covert family of Joplin, J H Kinnefelter family of Picher, and Will Bowers family.
J F Gulick received a yearling bull twelve 2-year-old heifers and two calves from O Harrin Son early in the month at Spring Valley Ranch west of er. The payload cost about 10000 dollars and strengthens his Hereford herd which now numbers about 100 head. The Gay Lad bull from Calicut Ranch Alberta, Canada, is seen as a prize asset. The heifers are described as the finest seen locally, with repeater and Gay Tad bloodlines. Spring Valley Ranch will soon be a show place for cattle breeders.
Miss Leola Patrick Foster and Vernell Foster were hosted by Mr and Mrs W F King southwest of Jasper the previous Saturday night. Pink and white decor framed the event with ice cream and cake as relatives and close friends gathered. Mrs Foster, formerly Miss Leola Patrick, taught in Jasper and Newton counties. Foster recently returned from Camp MacArthur Texas. The couple received many gifts.
Professor F C Wilkins was reelected superintendent of the Jasper Schools at a school board meeting last Friday night. He has served three years in total with one year as principal and two as superintendent, guiding continued growth and improvement. Misa Wattie Duncan travels to Springfield for summer normal work. Alumna Association met Friday evening with about 15 present, short addresses given by G I Campbell, George Masters, J bh, T T McCune and others. Alma Seidner will attend Springfield Normal this week.
The Jasper County Shorthorn Breeders Association will hold a sale the last week in October in Carthage. Auction dates will be announced soon. At least forty Shorthorn cattle will be offered as members shows reluctance to part with more. Cowgill Blair elected stall manager. Executive committee to inspect cattle. All animals tuberculin tested before sale.
Jersey enthusiasts from the southwest meet in Carthage on Saturday May 24 for a Jersey affairs conference by the Southwest Jersey Cattle Club Jasper County Jersey Cattle Club and State Dairy Association. On Monday May 26 the calves purchased by Jasper County Jersey Club will be sold. Many heifers issued to members last year have calved and about 1000 cattle will pass through the ring. All animals are registered.
Miss Mary Blanche Moss returns to her Nevada home Friday after a term teaching at Jasper High School. She proved one of the best teachers Jasper ever had and it is regretted she will pursue other work next year.
Nice new cottage with 5 rooms and bath listed for sale at Jot 46 by 150. Close in location available by inquiry at this office.
A village gathering at Vloyd Thomas residence celebrated Lemuel Thomas Alden Schell John Keener Morgan Moyer and Raymond Wheeler returning from service. Neighbors from Golden City Jasper and nearby areas attended about 200 present. Freezer loads of cream were shared as leftovers and cakes were asked for by the girls who wished to bring them.
Jasper County rural graduates attended the Carthage commencement on Saturday May 17 at Cariluga. Kilson Kilpatrick Lee Manley Zelina Manley Eva Burgi of Bois Ave School were recognized. Henry Lenning and Knox Henry were absent. Manley and Miss Harrie earned diplomas. Grades ranged from 70 to 97.8 with Lee Manley achieving 100 percent in arithmetic, the county’s top score. H G Kilpatrick presented each graduate and their teacher with a picture as thanks.
M. E. Church notes invite soldiers to join memorial services at the M I Church at 11 A M on Sunday May 25 with a home coming meeting held Friday evening May 23 Rev Dr Nelson of Joplin to address the gathering light refreshments served W Moore pastor
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