Title: A history of Jasper County, Missouri, and its people, Volume 2
Author: Joel T Livingston
Pub: The Lewis Publishing Company 1912
Pages: 643-644
Transcribed by contributor 47360587, Webb City MO
Peter and Adeline (Coffeen) Schnur, the former a native of Gallon. Ohio, and the latter born in the state of Indiana. Peter grew to manhood, obtained his education and learned the printing trade in his native town. He came to Missouri and located in Joplin in the early seventies, making the trip from Carthage in a wagon laden with his family and household goods, the railroad into the city of his destination not having yet been built. On his arrival in Joplin he founded the Mining News, which was the first newspaper published in the town, and was afterward known as the Evening News. He continued in the publication of his paper and a general job printing business until after the election of Benjamin Harrison to the presidency. He was then appointed postmaster of Joplin and sold his paper and printing establishment.
At the end of his service as postmaster he engaged in mining for a few years, then returned to his old occupation, opening a job printing office in the Peters building at the corner of Fourth and Main streets. To the management of this he devoted his whole time and energy until his death. But some years before this event he moved his printing office to its present location at 121 East Fifth street. Since the death of the father the son, Harry has had charge of the plant and control of all its operations. Peter was capable in his business management and prudent in his style of living, and at his death left his family a comfortable estate which he had accumulated by his industry, thrift and care. His widow is still living and resides in Joplin. Five children were born in the family: Millie, who is the widow of the late Edward Porter, twice mayor of Joplin and an extensive operator in the mining district in which the city is located; Mabel, Herbert, Mamie and Harry A., the last born of the offspring, as has been stated. They are all residents of Joplin. Herbert is engaged in mining and is the appreciated superintendent of the Rex Mining and Smelting Company. He was married to Miss Clara Evans, a native of Joplin and daughter of parents who were among the early settlers in the city and are regarded as entitled to prominence on the list of its worthiest and most estimable residents.
Author: Joel T Livingston
Pub: The Lewis Publishing Company 1912
Pages: 643-644
Transcribed by contributor 47360587, Webb City MO
Peter and Adeline (Coffeen) Schnur, the former a native of Gallon. Ohio, and the latter born in the state of Indiana. Peter grew to manhood, obtained his education and learned the printing trade in his native town. He came to Missouri and located in Joplin in the early seventies, making the trip from Carthage in a wagon laden with his family and household goods, the railroad into the city of his destination not having yet been built. On his arrival in Joplin he founded the Mining News, which was the first newspaper published in the town, and was afterward known as the Evening News. He continued in the publication of his paper and a general job printing business until after the election of Benjamin Harrison to the presidency. He was then appointed postmaster of Joplin and sold his paper and printing establishment.
At the end of his service as postmaster he engaged in mining for a few years, then returned to his old occupation, opening a job printing office in the Peters building at the corner of Fourth and Main streets. To the management of this he devoted his whole time and energy until his death. But some years before this event he moved his printing office to its present location at 121 East Fifth street. Since the death of the father the son, Harry has had charge of the plant and control of all its operations. Peter was capable in his business management and prudent in his style of living, and at his death left his family a comfortable estate which he had accumulated by his industry, thrift and care. His widow is still living and resides in Joplin. Five children were born in the family: Millie, who is the widow of the late Edward Porter, twice mayor of Joplin and an extensive operator in the mining district in which the city is located; Mabel, Herbert, Mamie and Harry A., the last born of the offspring, as has been stated. They are all residents of Joplin. Herbert is engaged in mining and is the appreciated superintendent of the Rex Mining and Smelting Company. He was married to Miss Clara Evans, a native of Joplin and daughter of parents who were among the early settlers in the city and are regarded as entitled to prominence on the list of its worthiest and most estimable residents.
Title: A history of Jasper County, Missouri, and its people, Volume 2
Author: Joel T Livingston
Pub: The Lewis Publishing Company 1912
Pages: 643-644
Transcribed by contributor 47360587, Webb City MO
Peter and Adeline (Coffeen) Schnur, the former a native of Gallon. Ohio, and the latter born in the state of Indiana. Peter grew to manhood, obtained his education and learned the printing trade in his native town. He came to Missouri and located in Joplin in the early seventies, making the trip from Carthage in a wagon laden with his family and household goods, the railroad into the city of his destination not having yet been built. On his arrival in Joplin he founded the Mining News, which was the first newspaper published in the town, and was afterward known as the Evening News. He continued in the publication of his paper and a general job printing business until after the election of Benjamin Harrison to the presidency. He was then appointed postmaster of Joplin and sold his paper and printing establishment.
At the end of his service as postmaster he engaged in mining for a few years, then returned to his old occupation, opening a job printing office in the Peters building at the corner of Fourth and Main streets. To the management of this he devoted his whole time and energy until his death. But some years before this event he moved his printing office to its present location at 121 East Fifth street. Since the death of the father the son, Harry has had charge of the plant and control of all its operations. Peter was capable in his business management and prudent in his style of living, and at his death left his family a comfortable estate which he had accumulated by his industry, thrift and care. His widow is still living and resides in Joplin. Five children were born in the family: Millie, who is the widow of the late Edward Porter, twice mayor of Joplin and an extensive operator in the mining district in which the city is located; Mabel, Herbert, Mamie and Harry A., the last born of the offspring, as has been stated. They are all residents of Joplin. Herbert is engaged in mining and is the appreciated superintendent of the Rex Mining and Smelting Company. He was married to Miss Clara Evans, a native of Joplin and daughter of parents who were among the early settlers in the city and are regarded as entitled to prominence on the list of its worthiest and most estimable residents.
Author: Joel T Livingston
Pub: The Lewis Publishing Company 1912
Pages: 643-644
Transcribed by contributor 47360587, Webb City MO
Peter and Adeline (Coffeen) Schnur, the former a native of Gallon. Ohio, and the latter born in the state of Indiana. Peter grew to manhood, obtained his education and learned the printing trade in his native town. He came to Missouri and located in Joplin in the early seventies, making the trip from Carthage in a wagon laden with his family and household goods, the railroad into the city of his destination not having yet been built. On his arrival in Joplin he founded the Mining News, which was the first newspaper published in the town, and was afterward known as the Evening News. He continued in the publication of his paper and a general job printing business until after the election of Benjamin Harrison to the presidency. He was then appointed postmaster of Joplin and sold his paper and printing establishment.
At the end of his service as postmaster he engaged in mining for a few years, then returned to his old occupation, opening a job printing office in the Peters building at the corner of Fourth and Main streets. To the management of this he devoted his whole time and energy until his death. But some years before this event he moved his printing office to its present location at 121 East Fifth street. Since the death of the father the son, Harry has had charge of the plant and control of all its operations. Peter was capable in his business management and prudent in his style of living, and at his death left his family a comfortable estate which he had accumulated by his industry, thrift and care. His widow is still living and resides in Joplin. Five children were born in the family: Millie, who is the widow of the late Edward Porter, twice mayor of Joplin and an extensive operator in the mining district in which the city is located; Mabel, Herbert, Mamie and Harry A., the last born of the offspring, as has been stated. They are all residents of Joplin. Herbert is engaged in mining and is the appreciated superintendent of the Rex Mining and Smelting Company. He was married to Miss Clara Evans, a native of Joplin and daughter of parents who were among the early settlers in the city and are regarded as entitled to prominence on the list of its worthiest and most estimable residents.
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