Death of Col William R Farr at near Jasper
Col William Ki Farr died at his home near Jasper on August 27 after a long illness dating to March 4. He was born January 1, 18?, and married Martha I Gallelough on October 27, 101, with seven children born, two daughters from Lexington and Albert R K Farr of Jasper. Second marriage on November 17, 1487 to Ide J Sluder of Lacon, Illinois. Funeral at his Lamar home August 30 conducted by a Christian minister, burial at Lamar Cemetery. Daughters Mrs O F Dawson and Mrs Chas L Peck of Lexington attended. many floral offerings. Card of Thanks from family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ki. Farr
Jasper
William Ti. Lore
Martha I. Gallelough
John
Ikate
Jessie
Narissa
Lexington
Albert RK
Ide J. Sluder
Lacon
Til
Liamar
Lamar Cemetery
O. F
Goodrich Sella Farm Sale Near Jasper
Henry Goodrich and Roy L. Jones visited from Agen cy and Jones purchased the Goodrich farm two miles east and 146 north of Jasper. The 60 acre property with fair improvements sold for 5000 with possession to take March 1.
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Goodrich
Jasper School Opens With Strong Staff and Renovated Facilities
The Jasper School will open for the fall term next Monday under auspicious circumstances. A capable teaching corps is ready, the building is renovated with a new steam heating plant, and the board aims for comfort and efficiency. Supt. F. C. Willing and Principal Trot Ulmer lead a qualified staff including Miss Bess Bowen, Miss Alina Seidner, Grace Wilkerson, and Lottie Duncan. Married in Denver. Mrs. M. J. Melton reports the marriage of her son C. Ernest Melton to Miss Fiona Berry of Lamar last Saturday in Kenyon, Colorado. the bride is known in Jasper and the couple receive many good wishes.
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Jasper
F.C. Willing
Wilkins Haven
C. Wilkins
Pst
Ulmer
Alba
Bess Bowen
Alina Seidner
Severm
Grace Wilkerson
Cheenfield
Lottie Duncan
Lamar
Anna Rex Jasper
Rex
Denver
M. J. Melton
C. Ernest Melton
Fiona Berry
Kenyer
Colo
Melton
P. A. Berry
Auctioneer Harry Norris visits hometown in Jasper County
Harry Norris, also known as H. E. Norris, returned from Ashland Nebraska where he had wintered. He tours Jasper and Barton counties this week, praising local prosperity. Norris owns a Lebanon area farm and recently graduated from Missouri Auction School in Kansas City to become a full-fledged auctioneer.
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Harry Norris
H. E. Norris
Ashland
Nebr
Jasper
Barton
Mr. Norris
Lebanon
Missouri
Kansas City
Cheer for a lonely soldier in Carthage
Mrs. Martha Slaten, Carthage police matron, has adopted William Moore of Company A at Camp Doniphan Port Sill Oklahoma. She will write to him and send comforts, acting as a mother figure to the teenaged soldier who has no parents. Captain Ward Schrants arranged Moore’s selection.
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Martha Slaten
William Moore
Company A
Camp Doniphan
Port Sill
Oklo
Picnic on the Creek for Roy Boucher in Kansas City
A fishing party was held on the creek at George Vincent's last Monday in honor of Roy Boucher and his Kansas City wife. The day featured campfire cooking, fishing, and watermelons with guests including Stoy Boucher and family, Charley Kearney, Mrs Harris and child, Lester Harris, J H Harris and wife, A T Dean and wife, Lena Dickerson and son, George and Burl Vincent, and others.
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George Vincent
Roy Boucher
Kansas City
Stoy Boucher
Charley Kearney
Freano
Cal
Geo, Harris
Gomer Harris
Lester Harris
Kenoma
J. H. Harris
A. T. Dean
Roy Harris
Lena Dickerson
George
Burl Vincent
Temperance Program at Jasper M E Sunday School
Next Sunday temperance Sunday at Jasper M E. Sunday School presents a program with songs by the congregation including Yield not to Temptation and The temperance Call, a scripture reading, dinner by Mrs J T McCune, prayers, recitations, solos, a temperance talk by K E W Seat, and a temperance banner chorus.
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M.ef
Jasper M. E
America
J.T. McCune
Mr. Campbell
Collins Knott
Mrs. Peterson
KE. W. Seat
Red Cross Meeting At M E Church
A meeting of all Red Cross members and others interested is set for Friday night September 7 at the M E Church at o'clock. Please attend. Mrs A M Crandall, president. Correspondents should mail their letters by Monday to reach the office Monday evening.
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Red Cross Meeting
Red Cross
M. E
A. M. Crandall
Coce
Basket of rare peaches presented to editor
Mrs Preston presented the editor with a basket of rare peaches noted as unusually large and of high quality. She mentioned one tree bore this yield, producing about a bushel, highlighting the rarity of peaches in the area this year.
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Nd Preston
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Ome Roberts
le Horse Shoe
William R. Farr
Chas. L. Peck
Tilanes
Father
W. St.arr
Chas. Peck
O. F. Dawson
Albert
Sluder
First National Bank
Carthage
Goodyear Tires
Goodyear Service
Carter
Main Street
The
Nyal Pharmacy
C. L. Hill
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