13 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
1
A fragmentary note hints at a chaotic moment with misprints and uncertain direction. It references a pursuit or effort that ends in loss, framed as a cautious, almost comic misstep in a striving tone. The readable text centers on seeking direction and grappling with an unresolved setback.
W H Woods reports total votes and pluralities for candidates in Jasper and Barton counties. Major details include elected officials such as Circuit Judge Redburn who died next morning, and the likely appointment of the Democratic vacancy by Governor Dockery. Republican Dixon leads in western district judge race, while Eliott tops for representative in the tied district.
In Bartow County the latest returns show candidate tallies for multiple offices with party designations. The report lists Bonoton as state senator with 24 votes, and other races including Mc David at 224 for representative, Tucker 304 for circuit clerk, Rox 279 for treasurer, and Haggard 564 for judge Western district among several others.
Landowners in Duval township anticipate lease expirations with some refusing extensions. An out‑of‑state investor has toured the area, willing to prospect lands under his own risk, while local owners may give him a chance.
Gridiron notes from Jasper report twin games next Saturday. Jasper High’s Giants, aka Gilants, host Boston and Golden City at Boucher's pasture with 1 PM and 2 PM kickoffs. Lineups list Bheeze Steiner Laforer Husky King Van Dusins Williams Bowman M Williams and others as they prepare.
J8 Schott drilling on Abe Teeter place southwest of town strikes a fine vein of jon at about five feet and expects richer finds. Wim Tovtor buys a drill outfit from Joplin and starts drilling locally. Teeter begins a well for Elmer Hentty opposite the lumber yard. A monster castor bean near South Main Street grows 14 feet high with a four inch diameter stem.
Pleasant Hill held an active Saturday literary session at Atmos Harvey Gora residence with recitations and a debate on whether nature's art pleases more than man's. Martins Holiiete led the affirmative. Hermin Hoover the negative. decision favored the negative. Also planned Saturday night programs, upcoming speakers, local church notices, and various community updates fill the column.
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