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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
1
A brief from Missouri notes Mrs. Seth Gresham injured by a needle in her palm with a broken fragment remaining unretrieved by a doctor. Ruster McNabney of Southwest City visits The News in town. Director Quisenberry promotes a June 6 Rooster Day to reduce fertile eggs for purer food supplies by market disposal or confinement.
George Boehler employed by S. M. Miller near Carytown was killed when thrown from a horse and dragged about a quarter mile after the horse panicked by a passing train. Born in Switzerland 38 years ago, Boehler came to America, worked as a farmer, and was known as a natural artist. Funeral services were held at Mr. Millers home and a large group of friends attended the Dry Fork Cemetery burial.
Judge Perry Brock announces his candidacy to succeed himself as judge of the eastern district of Jasper County. He cites reforms, county auditing, more bridges and roads, taxpayer protection, and a record of fair, friendly service.
The trial of ex county collector M Stoan on emittez element charges was continued in purenit court in Joplin. A physician affidavit cites nervous prostration and the case now moves to the October term with a possible change of venue. Attorneys indicate seeking trial outside the county as the case transfers to Barton county.
Mrs Nancy Catherine Gore, wife of John M L Gore, died at her home six and one half miles southeast of Jasper on Saturday morning May 23. Funeral held Sunday at the Church of the Brethren conducted by Rev W C Thompson. She was 74. Survived by her husband and four living children Ulisges A Ee Momer Rozella A and Mrs EE Reid. Born in Adams County Ohio in 1846 and married in 1861. She was a member of the Peasant View Church.
Tuesday of last week Miss Orpha Woodrow daughter of C T Woodrow and wife of Lebanon neighborhood was married to Thos Miller of Linden Indiana in Lamar. Mrs Miller has many friends in this section. Mr Miller is a business man. The couple departed for their Indiana home Sunday night.
A brief item notes J L Thomson discusses poultry or poultry trade with Pitts regarding paint related issues. The fragmented text references an old and young chicken context and a trade contact.
The Tenniston family received word Monday morning that J H Tenniston died at the Nevada Hospital. He had suffered from epilepsy for years and had been in hospital since February. Once a well town farmer, he bought the Winstonehocker place about three years ago, eight miles west and one mile north, where the family now resides.
W. E. Deardorff, who had an eye injury 35 years ago, underwent cataract removal at Carthage hospital two weeks ago. The improved vision allows him to tell time from his watch and read newspapers, marking a significant restoration of sight.
JK Wells offers a lawn bench or swing as a comfort for summer evenings and out-of-doors use, plus a chick brooder option. The note highlights multiple outdoor carpentry offerings.
The Spring River Baptist Sunday School Convention meets at Jasper with multiple sessions led by H Hubbard and Rev Gains Carteralle. Activities include devotions by A Rucker and Rev Hatler, Sunday School lessons from Cartiape and Webb City, and sermons in Carthage and Joplin with temperance and church instruction themes.
Monday night the News correspondents met at the editor's home for a social evening. Mrs Drake and family helped entertain with music and ice cream and strawberries. Correspondents extend thanks to Mrs May Matthews for the pleasant occasion.
The Jasper charge of the M E Church South holds its third quarterly meeting Saturday night with preaching at 4 led by Rev O W Rickman of Carthage. Sunday services follow after Sunday School, with preaching by Rev Rickman at 2 pm and dinner on the ground.
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