Mornin' Mail

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Friday, June 2, 2006 Volume XIV, Number 244

Did Ya Know?... Carthage Relay for Life will be held June 2 beginning at 7 p.m. in Carthage Central Park. Relay for Life is a unique fundraising event in which teams of participants take turns walking or running the track in an overnight event in an effort to fight cancer.

Did Ya Know?...June is Big Sale Month at the 1st Saturday used book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Carthage Public Library! Lots of price reductions on hardcover and paperbacks. Come to the Library Annex, 510 S. Garrison Ave., Saturday, June 3, from 8 a.m. until noon.

Did Ya Know?... The Salvation Army, 2419 Fairlawn Drive, is now accepting donations of furniture in addition to clothes and household goods.

today's laugh

I have an uncle who says that America is the most beautiful land he’s ever seen in the entire country.

They’ve improved practically everything on television, except the programming.

The first time I read the dictionary I thought it was a poem about everything. - Steven Wright

I’ve played the harmonica ever since I was big enough to defend myself. - Herb Shriner

1906
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Cutters and Contractors Agree.

Stone Workmen and Employers Settle Differences for a Year.

An important agreement has been reached within the last few days between the cut stone contractors of Carthage and stone cutter workmen. By this agreement the local strikes which have from time to time interfered with stone contracts which were in progress will be obviated. Some minor points of difference which have at times given trouble are also settled.

J. Frank Hemmer of Washington, D.C., national president of the stone cutter workmen, was here to assist in shaping the agreement and his presence was useful in getting it accepted on all sides.

By this agreement the men are to remain at work whenever a disagreement arises between them and their employers on any question. The disputed points are then to be submitted to an arbitration committee, whose decision shall be final. In the meanwhile the men are to be subject to the national constitution and bylaws and not to be governed by the local constitution and bylaws.

The men are to work eight hours and receive 50 cents an hour for their labor until august 1, when the rate shall become 56 1/2 cents per hour.

This agreement is to remain in effect until April 20, 1907. The Joplin stone cutters had already agreed on all these points. The contractors can now go ahead with their estimates and plans with a knowledge of just what to figure on in the matter of wages, which is an important feature.

All the stone cutters and stone contractors in Carthage are included in the agreement. Some of the questions involved have been giving trouble for a year past.

Today's Feature

Festival Deadlines Extended

News release

The planning of the 40th Annual Maple Leaf Festival: The Tradition Continues hosted by the Carthage Chamber of Commerce is underway. The week-long festival, which brings over 50,000 visitors to the local community, is scheduled for October 14-21.

Over 12,000 event brochures will be printed in English and another 3,000 in Spanish for this year’s event. Event planners may include their event information in the brochure for a $25 fee which will help offset the printing costs. The deadline to submit event entries has been extended to Friday, June 16th. Call the Chamber at 358-2373 for an event submission form and additional details.

The Planning Committee is also accepting Grand Marshall nominees through Friday, June 16. Grand Marshall candidates must have resided in, or are current residents of Carthage and have made a significant and positive impact on the community and its residents throughout their lifetime.

Past Grand Marshalls include Ray Grace, Laural , Detective Laverne Williams, Harold Short, Marvin Van Gilder, and Senator Richard M. Webster. For festival info, contact the Chamber at 358-2373.

Stench Report:
Wednesday,
5/31/06

No Stench Detected on Carthage Square

Just Jake Talkin'
Mornin',

The old sayin’ is ya always find somethin’ the last place ya look. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.

Seems like I always find what I’m lookin’ for after I bought a similar item for more money somewhere else.

It’s hard ta know when ta stop lookin’ most of the time. Those shoes you fretted over for an hour before ya finally put ‘em on and walk out of the store are displayed in the next shop ya walk by, at half the price.

That vehicle ya thought was so unique is suddenly the most popular vehicle in the county. Most of ‘em are even the same color as yours. If you’d only looked one more place.

‘Course most of us learn to live with our "bargains." At least until the next fashion is released.

This is some fact, but mostly,

Just Jake Talkin’.