today's
laugh
She was only a
bottlemaker’s daughter, but nothing could stop her.
When you buy a car, you don’t run
into debt; you ride into it.
I went Christmas shopping and got Santa
Claus-trophobia.
Early to bed and early to rise is a
sure sign that you’re fed up with television.
She was only a quarryman’s
daughter, but she took everything for granite.
1902
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of
Events as they have Transpired in the City and County
since our last Issue.
MISSIONARY
FUND DIVIDED.
Goes to Aid
King’s Daughters Hospital and the Y.M.C.A.
The Union Missionary Society of
Carthage has found a way to dispose of its surplus funds
in a laudable home work. It was decided to divide the
funds on hand between the local Y.M.C.A. and the hospital
fund of the King’s Daughters.
Mrs. Byron Morgan treasurer of the
Union Missionary Society yesterday presented President
Flora of the Y.M.C.A. a check for a substantial sum, and
it is understood that the King’s Daughters also
received their portion of the fund yesterday. The latter
will apply their money to the hospital, which is
eventually to be built and for which they have on hand
over $2,000, while the Y.M.C.A. fund will be applied to
the general work.
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Today's Feature
Jasper
County Tax Distribution.
Stephen H. Holt, Jasper County Collector, has
announced $7,808,179.41 was collected by his
office for the month of November 2002.
This amount includes
$5,561,064.43 in 2002 real estate taxes,
$76,147.78 in 2001 real estate taxes, and
$2,097.78 in 2000 real estate taxes.
Also collected was
$2,103,695.92 in 2002 personal property taxes,
$42,943.81 in 2001 personal property taxes,
$6,209.90 in 2000 personal property taxes, and
$4,915.54 in 1999 personal property taxes.
$652.00 in duplicate receipts,
$10,275.00 in merchants licenses, $120.00 in
publication fees, and $57.25 in miscellaneous
fees.
Distribution of the
$5,833,302.03 allocated to schools in Jasper
County is as follows: Carl Junction R-I,
$1,521,341.44; Sarcoxie R-II, $131,897.44; Golden
City R-III, $7,244.44; Diamond R-IV, $11,060.51;
Jasper R-V, $73,002.29; Webb City R-VII,
$768,799.71; Joplin R-VIII, $2,385,473.69;
Carthage R-IX, $903,385.01; Avilla R-XIII,
$31,097.50.
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Just Jake
Talkin'
Mornin',
The Carthage Library Board
met with the City Council Budget/Ways and
Means Committee this week to discuss the
proposed $4.27 million expansion of the
library.
The general plan is for
about half the cost to come from private
donations, the rest to be paid in some
fashion from taxes. ‘Course any tax
would have to be approved by the taxpayers in
a general election.
The City has no actual
authority over the Library Board by state
statute, but does become somewhat involved
when it comes to collectin’ taxes.
The Budget Committee voted
to recommend to the Council that a resolution
showing support for an eight cent sales tax .
After such a resolution, it
will be up to the Library Board to convince
the voters the tax is worth it.
This is some fact, but
mostly,
Just Jake Talkin’.
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Weekly Column
YOUR AMERICA
By Amy Anderson
Victorian
Christmas
There’s no doubt about it:
Those who love Victoriana love Christmas. Is
there any other season that lends itself quite so
completely to the ornate embellishments of
Victorian decorating? Like silver bells and a
white Christmas, they just go together. As
evidence, I present to you the following lavishly
decorated castles and manor houses, and a few
special Victorian Christmas viewing opportunities
from around the country:
Victorian
Christmas at Miramont Castle
Miramont Castle, in the
Pike’s Peak/Manitou Springs region of
Colorado, plays host to Victoriana all year long.
As a museum, it carries the responsibility of
preserving the area’s Victorian heritage.
But it loves to get dressed up for the season.
See lavish decorations and experience live
entertainment, and enjoy crafts and baked goods
as well on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
throughout December. For more information and
directions, call (719) 685-1011.
Victorian
Christmas at Maymont
This former home of Major and
Mrs. James Dooley in Richmond, Va., is all decked
out at the Christmas season. There’ll be
carriage rides, carolers and even wassail.
Admission to the grounds is free, but for a mere
$12-$15 per person (reservations required), you
can tour the home and grounds by candlelight in a
horse-drawn carriage. How romantic! For more
information on Maymont, log on to www.maymont.org
or call (804) 358-7166.
Victorian
Front Porch Christmas
Opelika, Ala., hosts this truly
neighborhood event. The front porches of more
than 30 historical homes will be decorated by a
local artist and displayed for a long weekend of
fun. Beginning Thursday, Dec. 12, and running
through Sunday the 15th, the porches will be
available for those doing their viewing by car.
But on Saturday, you must view on foot. The
streets will be blocked off to make room for
traveling carolers and neighbors in period
costume, and live entertainment can be enjoyed by
all. For more info, call (800) 321-8880 or log on
to www.victorianfrontporch.com.
Window
Wonderland
Franklin, N.C., shows its best
in a Victorian fashion show of sorts. Running
through Dec. 13, from 5-8 p.m., you’ll find
the downtown shop windows filled with live models
depicting old-fashioned scenes. Free
refreshments. Call (828) 524-6964.
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