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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
3
A dated promotional letter from The Red Star Mill & Elev. Co. of Jasper Mo to a Wichita home, urging use of RED STAR flour. It promises money back if not satisfied and notes dealer Hammond Bros. will sell and refund. The message emphasizes quality Kansas wheat and guarantees customer satisfaction.
Jasper reports Bel Beene Sy Aion Rates. exd. month. The subject in Tulsa, Oklahoma, has never discarded his old name and did not conceal identity. He initially refused to talk but admitted his past after. He moved from his home to Joplin, Missouri, obtained a divorce in Nebraska from his wife, and then married the daughter of a merchant in Emporia, Kansas.
The report notes editor Lafayette Merritt, once married, with a new wife, whose body was believed buried in Riverside Dome. April 21, 1908, he appeared in Tales, Okla., with his wife while his first wife and children were in Joplin, Missouri. Mrs Merritt traveled to Denver at an insurer’s request to view the body. A detailed examination, including features and bond, identified the deceased per the letters, alleviating doubt of Merritt’s death. The insurer remained wary, demanding conclusive proof before payout. Since early this year, agents have searched the region for traces of the missing man, with no results reported.
A curious accident at Orodorf's ford involving a powerful lake pump draws in leaves and nearly pulls in Mitch Hrommett. While he stands with a fork removing debris a suction grabs his foot and only the engine stoppage saves him, per Lamar Democrat account.
Merchants filing protests against Section 178 of the penal law, approved March 4, 1900, which bars issuing notes or checks for less than a dollar. Representative Palmer of New York seeks investigation into the clause’s meaning and plans a repeal bill, while asking the Treasury and Justice departments for explanation.
A fake spider suspended before Miss Leota Irwin in a Bronaugh millinery shop caused terror and a frightening reaction. The weight induced lockjaw, a physician was called, two hours of care followed, and she began recovering before being taken home.
New Haven notes a remarkable find as wheat stored by Joseph before famine is traced to a Dier el-Bahri storehouse. Officers of the Cairo museum confirm the relics, about half shipped to Cairo for display, with Khayal of New York taking a small portion and sending a petition to Mr. Hammer. The grain dates to the 19th dynasty, around 1500 BC, over 3400 years ago.
The Jasper M E church invites the Jasper pod Salem and all interested members to attend the artificial board meeting this Saturday at 2:30. Pastor Hooan asks all attendees to be present for the session. Glove brand mixed feed offered by Rios and Bishop promoted, with a call to request the brand.
Cleveland capitalists plan two trunk interurban routes with Joplin to Sheldon to El Dorado Springs, and El Dorado Springs to Fort Scott touching Nevada. J. P. Ayers, a Nevada dealer, is alleged to be handling preliminary work. If realized, Sheldon could become a major trading center with Frisco passenger service competition.
The semimonthly Alpha club met last Friday afternoon at Mrs. J. E. Ballard's home. Members heard readings on Eugene Field and James Whitcomb Riley, enjoyed poems by Mrs. Shoemaker and Mrs. Fairfield, a paper on Riley by Mrs. Spaid, and a pronunciation drill by Mrs. Laughead.
Preaching morning and evening next Sunday at M E church by Rev. Logan the pew pastor. All are invited. Gasoline sold at Wheat's.
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