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Wednesday, October 1, 2003 Volume XII, Number 74
did ya
know?
Did Ya Know?. . . The Carthage
Shrine Club will have a Fish Fry at 6:30 p.m. on Wed.,
Oct. 1st at the Shrine Club, Co. Rd. 170 (3/4 Mile South
of HH Hwy) Public is invited. $8 per person. Stag only.
Did Ya Know?. . .The Royal
Rangers & Missionettes will have a Rummage Sale from
7 a.m.-6 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 3 and from 7 a.m-2 p.m. on
Sat., Oct. 4 at the First Assembly of God Life Center,
1605 Baker St., Carthage.
Did Ya Know?. . .The Friends of
the Carthage Public Library will hold their monthly
Saturday used booksale from 8 a.m. til noon on Oct. 4th
in the Library Annex, 610 S. Garrison Ave. There are
books of every genre at bargain prices!
Did Ya Know?. . .The Carthage
High School Class of 1941 will meet at 5:30 p.m. on
Saturday, October 4th at the Ranch House for visiting and
dinner. All members of the class are invited. For more
information please call Gene Hoofnagle at 358-5819.
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today's laugh
A Martian was approached by a bum.
"Can you spare a quarter fella?" the bum said.
"Whats a quarter?" asked the Martian.
"Youre right," replied the bum,
"Make it a dollar."
Necessity: Almost any luxury you see in
the home of a neighbor.
1903
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have
Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
Blaze at
Saylors Barn of
Incendiary Origin.
The fire department was called out last
night to the old Saylor livery barn on Meridian. The
blaze was started in two places and the evidence seems
positive that it was a fire bugs work. The flames
gained greatest headway in a room used for storage just
behind and above the washroom, where there had been a
large quantity of excelsior and other inflammable
material piled against the wall.
The fire burned briskly, the flame
reaching to the roof and charring the boards slightly. In
a feed box in a stall twenty feet from the other blaze a
paint keg full of burning coal oil was found by the
neighbors when they rushed in. The smell of coal oil was
very noticeable last night and traces can be detected
this morning. The barn is the property of A. H. Snyder
and is insured for $1,500 through the agency of A. G.
Newell & Son. There was no damage to the building.
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Today's Feature Got It Dunn.
Independent Archie Dunn defeated Republican
and Democrat candidates in the three way race by
gathering 49% of the over 13,000 votes in
yesterdays special election for Jasper
County Sheriff.
Dunn showed a demanding lead with the count of
votes from the first 10 precincts of 45 released
by County Clerk Ron Mosbaugh around 8
oclock. Democrat J.D. Love showed 16% with
350 votes, Republican Greg Dagnan had just under
30% with 633, and Dunn totaled 54% with 1160.
With 22 precincts counted, Dunn continued his
lead with just under 52%, Dagnan moved to just
over 30%, and Love increasing to just under 18%.
Love jumped to nearly 22% with the count of 33
precincts, Dagnan held at 30%, and Dunn dropped
slightly to 48%.
The final count showed Dunn with 6,509 votes
equaling 49%, Dagnan with 3,969 (30 %), and Love
with 2,769 (21 %).
The swearing in ceremonies for the new Jasper
County Sheriff will take place this morning at 10
a.m. on the first floor of the Carthage Jasper
County Courthouse.
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Just Jake
Talkin'
Mornin',I havent
checked out the history, but Im
guessin this is the first Independent
candidate to win a sheriff election in Jasper
County. Likely the first Independent to win any
county office in Jasper County.
Course the effect that
may have on "politics as usual" will
have to be seen at future elections. The
historical virtual guarantee of election after
the Republican primary may waver some. This
isnt somethin those who run for
County office will take lightly. Just one more
wild card that could alter the course of an
otherwise successful campaign.
This bein an election for
the unfulfilled term means there wont be
much time for alterin strategy. The primary
will be on us next August. Just a blink of an eye
in a political campaign.
This is some fact, but mostly,
Just Jake Talkin.
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Weekly Column
HERES
A TIP
By JoAnn Derson
To shorten the cold-sore
blues, take an aspirin at the first sign of a
cold sore. It can cut your healing time in half.
"To lessen the fat
and cholesterol of pizza especially
delivery, which is notoriously high in both
try blotting your pie. Fold a
paper towel in half, and gently press it on the
top of the pizza to absorb surface oil. Use both
sides of the paper towel for maximum
effect." Gladys F. in West Palm
Beach, Fla.
If you are trying to
make that summer tan last by using a tanning
lotion, make sure you shave your legs prior to
applying it. Even if they are already free of
unwanted hair, the razor will clear the top layer
of dead skin cells, thus giving you a better,
longer-lasting and more even tan.
Whenever you see reports
of dog attacks in the news, it makes you wonder
what you can do to protect yourself against an
aggressive dog. Here are some tips: Never run
from an aggressive dog; theyre faster and
more agile than you are. Hold your ground and the
dog may lose interest. Try walking slowly away
while keeping your eyes on the animal. Use the
word "No" firmly. As a last resort, if
the dog does attack, "feed" it
something to bite instead of you: your clothing,
an umbrella, a branch, etc. Also, protect your
face and neck, and curl into a ball.
"To help
distinguish our house for visitors who drop by in
the evening, we installed runner lights (like
Christmas lights designed to be used on the
ground) on both sides of our driveway. We just
switch them on when people are coming over, and
they can see them from down the street, several
houses away. It makes it really convenient for
them. Also, my husband backs in sometimes, and I
turn them on for him (to help him line up the car
in the driveway.)" Michelle H. in
Coffeyville, Kan.
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