Two Cars Arrive with Farm Goods and Police Night Burglary
A farmer reports two carloads of goods including Moline cultivators discs and Best Ever gangs. A second car delivered O V B and Turkey Flour praised at a Kansas City convention. That night burglars triggered a scare but town stores, including drugs, dry goods, and footwear, remained secure. Osborne binders and Plymouth twine are advertised with prices.
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O. Vv. B
Millers’ Convention
Kansas City
San Francisco
Andy Baker
Bronaugh
Tommy
Pingree
Warren Linn
Jim
Gay
Destiny Came Suddenly George Williams Stricken in Carthage
George Williams was found dead in his garden in Carthage after suffering heart failure while hoeing potatoes. The 63-year-old former Jasper citizen had moved to Carthage three years earlier. Funeral services were held Saturday at Park Cemetery, with Jasper friends offering condolences.
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Geo. Williams
Carthage
George Williams
Jasper
Boeing
Mr Williams
Mra Frank Boots
Rumney
Park Cemetery
Consternation at Webb home caused by midnight firecrackers
Omer Webb imagined a town catastrophe as giant firecrackers exploded near his implement shed and home. He feared bandits blew up Jasper banks and a deadly clash amid robbers before discovering it was only youths celebrating Decoration Day.
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Jasper
Webb Bros
Omer
Webb
Worst ed in horse trade two traders ar rest ed
Constable Roberta of Carthage arrested Earl Van Craft and W H Davidson Tuesday for swindling farmer RS Judd north of the city. Judd reported a horse trade turn to his disadvantage after he noticed a damaged shoulder on one horse. The accused deny fraud, claim the trade was fair, and a trial is set for January 3 in Woodward's court at Carthage.
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Roberta
Carthage
Crown Creek
Earl van Craft
W. EH. Davidson
RS Judd
Preston
Judd
Mr. Judd
Jucd Athree
Justice Woodward
Roberts
J. T. James
Jane 3d
Woodward's Court
Curthage
For Sale One Half Interest in Patent Right
One half interest in patent right coverings Barton, Jasper and Newton counties. This is a household article and one that is used in every tome. Seller goes out of state and has no time to devote to it. For terms and further information address F. W. Manchester, 712 Pearl St. Joplin Mo.
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Barton
Dacper
Newton
F. W. Manchester
Pearl Bt
Joplin Mo
Be-decked With Flowers Decoration Day Observed in Jasper
A large Jasper crowd honored dead soldiers on Decoration Day with bright skies and national colors on local homes. An old soldiers’ delegation decorated graves at nearby cemeteries and then led a march with a drum corps to the city cemetery for a brief address.
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Jasper Yeste Gay
G. W. Harvey
Stratton
Lyon Mooroe
David Holmes
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Osborne
Plymouth
Webb Bros. Mercantile CO
Desth
Jasper Man
Star Brand
Chandler & Son
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