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Newspaper
Jasper News
Location
Jasper, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
1
DRY GOODS announces a fresh lot of Lace Curtains in desirable patterns and Clung Laces for trimming shirt waist suits. Special cut prices on embroideries and further reductions on summer goods. Telescopes and suit cases also in stock.
New stock from La Prelle Shoe Co of St. Louis features ladies shoes priced 1.50 2.00 2.50 and 3.00. Limited low shoes remain at extremely low prices as all goods are new.
Sam Jones a young nun in charge of William Cline's elevator at Carytown escapes severe burns after his clothing catches fire and he dives into a creek. ALocator notes a gasoline drip and gust of wind helped extinguish the blaze before full injury.
Mrs Lizzie Sivelair, daughter of Mr and Mrs 8 P Watson, died Thursday August 27 at 2 o clock pm in Columbus Kansas after her parents reached her bedside. Funeral held Friday at Mulberry Kansas with Reverend Kellogg of United Brothers Church. burial in family ground. Survivors include her husband Mr Sinclair and sons Leon and Trent. Final words cited reflect faith in light and victory.
R A Herdman and family return Saturday from Hot Springs Ack after three months of rheumatism treatment. He walks without a cane and plans to visit his father in Jasper. The World Camp in Jasper hosted by the Woodnaps and the Association Cup showcased team effort and prize value. Daley Gregg earns first grade teaching certificate after exams in Barton County. An eight pound girl arrives at Ollie Roberta’s home. Roberta Gow stock valued at 2,500 in pew goods. Besie Crandell moves to Newads for Cotty Cottage and Willard Buyder. Mrs. Homer Pitts travels to Guthrie for her brother’s death. J Darbor in St Louis for goods. For Fine Furniture see G O Belden in Jarcor.
A revised petition expands the new southeast rural free delivery route to include more houses. The inspector’s letter to the postmaster notes insufficient houses and urges revival to add about 23 more addresses. The Carthage route and local travel and staff movements are also mentioned amid community notices and personal news.
Mrs J D Rose died Thursday evening at 6:20 on South Main Street after brief illness attributed to heart failure. Funeral next afternoon at 4:00 at the AbEBtnin church conducted by Keys Law and Ferguson. burial in City Cemetery. Survived by ten children and two brothers and a sister. many floral tributes. Virginia Bullington, born in Virginia in April 1840, aged 67 years 4 months, is named among survivors. Remains were attended by numerous relatives and friends. community extends sympathy.
A farewell reception was held Tuesday from 4 to 6 PM at the home on North Main Street for Mrs J W Spald and her daughter Gertrude Spald who are moving to Colordo to make their home. The event featured gala decorations, a light supper of coffee and cake, and a group photo with attendees including Mesdanie J. W. Spald, Catherine Henry, Will Lukens, James Pottet, Fred Meiril, George Sharpey, Hoy Jew, Mable Earp, Nellie Thompson, and many others.
Reverend Leef will preach at the M K Church South next Bundey morning and evening. He plans to relocate to Texas for warmer climate to aid his wife’s health after a difficult year. The Leefs, Roy and wife, have many friends in Jasper who will miss them. Warren Linn was called to Carthage last week due to his brother John Wim Sander’s serious condition and the need for a band amputation.
A Jasper home wedding connects Lather Lay and Mary Lay with Lawre Darker and Roy Porgesen officiating. Guests from Iowa and Nebraska attended. business transfers and staffing changes were noted for local enterprises. City taxes due soon with delinquent notices to be turned over for collection by December 1.
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