24 May 1906
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
1
The text extols Henney buggies with strong bodies, no external plugs, and interior screws. It notes improved bed construction and plug-free beds among leading makers, plus Henney quick shift shafts removable in seconds. Several bed sizes are offered in black with red or green gear, marketed for service and appearance.
Memorial services Sunday at eleven in the Methodist church with a sermon by Rev T E Pratt and special chorus music. Old soldiers meet at the hall to march to the church, then to the cemetery for a brief address by N A Mackey and grave decoration. Dr Jeffries to speak after cemetery ceremonies. Everyone invited.
Calhoon disposed of a 160 acre tract located about 344 miles south and a mile west of Jasper to G Woods of Prosperity for 8500 dollars, roughly 55 dollars per acre. Woods may move onto the farm next year, with Ben Hackett occupying it in the interim.
Neighbors of the young Seaman who died at the asylum demand further inquiry. Gentry and Metge went to Carthage to hire Attorney Tadlock, who will travel to Nevada to investigate and then propose pursuing the three young men seen as responsible, with a guaranteed conviction or no pay. He aims to report by mid next week.
The Alpha Club and friends spent Friday at Mrs Matthews Dryfork home southeast of town for a club picnic. They arrived in a transfer wagon with cabbles and fishing gear, caught small perch and crawdads, and enjoyed a lawn dinner. The day was greatly enjoyed by all, with only the minor issue of delaying Mr Matthews from work.
Geo Masters of the class of 00 will teach at Sheridan next term. Troy Masters will teach at Farmer's Union. Mr Masters taught at this school last term. Ed Steiner will teach Blooming Dale next term. Steiner was offered a room in Chitwood schools but chose Bloomingdury instead.
Jasper city council last Monday night passed two ordinances. One imposes a annual saloon license of 2500 dollars to deter new saloons. The other bans hitch racks and sign posts on Grand Avenue between Park and Second streets and requires property owners to install sawn stone guttering.
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