13 Oct 1910
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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1910
Page
1
A committee investigates two electric lighting propositions before the city council. A report is expected within a week, guiding potential action. One offer comes from Wes Wolf of Jasper and another from Cook-Gregory Engineering Co. of Joplin for a water works system.
A Sunday gathering at Rice's home in this city united many former Auglaize County Ohio residents including Mrs Coleman, Mrs Adams, Miss Zane, and James Zane, in honor of Mrs Coleman who recently visited here then returned to Ohio. John Andrews, long known in Jasper and Golden City areas, died suddenly in Oklahoma City after convulsions following a cramp, leaving a wife and two sons.
Robbery at the depot last Monday week remains unsolved as suspects arrested at Carthage were released for lack of evidence and two men at Lamar fled to avoid arrest. The thief reportedly escaped with $30, paid by temporary agent Yankey from his own funds to cover the loss.
The group states regular meetings occur on the first and third Fridays of each month. Attendees are urged to be present.
Mrs Pace is visiting her parents at Milo, a brief hometown note noting family ties and travel during a local social page.
Rev. Hogan packs household goods for removal to Diamond Missouri where he has been appointed to the M E South pastorate. He was first appointed to Granby, but the conference consolidated Granby with Diamond into one charge amid protests. Jasper pastorate becomes vacant and likely will be filled soon.
Geo Waltz of Kirksville Mo buys the L C Lay 160 acre farm east of town for 16400 dollars or 65 dollars per acre. Lay remains on 80 acres until January 1 with Waltz staying in town until that date. Mrs Lukens goes to join Mr Lukens in Kansas City after attending the stock show.
A newspaper ad promotes a one day sale on Saturday October 15 offering ten percent discounts on all shoes and dry goods. Produce brought in will be counted as cash and new dishes are in transit and eligible for coupon redemption with delivery. Resp. J D Harbur.
The first number of Eldredge Entertainment’s high school lecture series was held at the opera house featuring Gilbert Eldredge the impersonator. Seats sold up to yesterday strive for a good turnout while noting the need for heavier patronage to cover costs.
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