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The Mornin' Mail is published daily -Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Volume VI, Number 166

Did Ya Know... Due to circumstances beyond their control, the Carthage Over 60 Center will not be able to have their dinner February 15.

Did Ya Know... Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) #MO439 open house is Thurs., Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the childcare center at the YMCA. Everyone is invited.

Did Ya Know... Royal Rangers Pinewood Derby will be Feb. 21 at Carthage Memorial Hall. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and race starts at 2 p.m. For details, call Michael Botts at 417-466-3907.

today's laugh

Officer: Where’s the driver that hit him? Get him!

Traffic Victim: Wait, Mr. Policeman, wait. I was trying to cross the street and the driver stopped and motioned me to go across. The shock was too much. I fell down.

Doctor: (looking at patient’s eye) I see indication of liver ailments and Bright’s disease. Patient: Try again, Doc, that’s my glass eye.

"I know a girl who plays piano by ear."

"That’s nothing. I know an old man who fiddles with his whiskers."

1898
INTERESTING MELANGE.
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.

Magee Bought Out Partner Kendrick.

J. H. Magee has purchased T. A. Kendrick’s one-half interest in the canning factory for $6,000 and will operate the factory on a larger scale this season, providing the desired storage of vegetables can be secured. He wants 500 acres of tomatoes and the same amount of corn and requests those who desire to grow either for the factory under contract to notify him by postal or leave word at any of the banks in Carthage.

As soon as the requests for contracts amount to 300 acres of tomatoes and 250 acres of corn he will begin making contracts as high as paid by any factory in the state and higher than some of the factories with which he has to compete.

James Rollins, a well-known man, is lame as a result of an accident that befell him. In stepping out of a wagon his kneecap was thrown out of place and he will be unable to dance for a long time yet.

	Today's Feature Official City Ballot. The City of Carthage General Election will be held on Tuesday, April 7. The Mayor and one Council member from each of the five wards will be up for election. A sixth Council member, J.D. Whitledge will also be on the ballot after being appointed in midterm. Unopposed, Whitledge will complete a one year term. The following comes from the official Ballot. (I) designates incumbent. For Mayor: Hugh C. Overton Jr., Kenneth Johnson 1st Ward: Larry D. Ross Nolan L. Henry (I) 2nd Ward: William F. Fortune (I) 3rd Ward: Jackie Boyer (I) Michael J. McCoy 3rd Ward: J.D. Whitledge (I) 4th Ward: Bob Dilcher Trisha Burgi-Brewer Cherry S. Poulson 5th Ward: Lujene G. Clark (I) Don Stearnes Brad Baird Polling places will open at 6:00 A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M. Polling places for the General Election will be: Ward 1-1: Senior Citizens Center, 404 E. Third. Ward 1-2: Grace Episcopal Church, 820 Howard Ward 2-1: Memorial Hall, 407 S. Garrison Ward 2-2: Memoiral Hall, 407 S. Garrison Ward 3-1: Fire Department, 401 W. Chestnut Ward 3-2: Columbian School, 1015 W. Macon Ward 4-1: Junior High School, 827 E. Centennial Ward 4-2: Fairview School, 1211 E. Fairview Ward 5-1: Mark Twain School, 1435 S. Main Ward 5-2: Power House, 420 W. Elk

	Just Jake Talkin' Mornin', It’s official, the political signs can hit the lawns anytime for the City elections. But they do have ta be removed no more than five days after the election. If you’re like most, you’ll wanna review the changes in the pollin’ places this year. We’ll try to publish the list as we get closer to the big day. There is a pretty good turn out for candidates this year. So many that a lotta folks seemed a little confused as to who was runnin’ for what. Hopefully the official ballot will help some. If you’re not sure what ward/precinct you live in, pull out your voter registration card. It has it noted there. If ya don’t have a voter registration card, you’ve got until March 11 to get up to the County Courthouse and register. Of all the elections, your vote counts most in the City. Most wards are won with a hundred votes or so. Make your voice heard and your vote count. This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
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