Friends of Jim the Wonder Dog celebrated his 98th birthday last Friday, March 10. He was recognized by Gov. Mike Parson in honor of the state bicentennial on Aug. 5, 2021. The story of Jim and his life at the Ruff Hotel continues to be an important part of local history, as he became known far and wide for miraculous abilities — from receiving instructions in Morse code to predicting strange occurrences. Here, Jim bestows a letter for readers to explain his side of the story. The rest of his story can be viewed at the Marshall Welcome Center and Jim the Wonder Dog Museum at 101 N. Lafayette Ave. Danielle Linton-Hatfield/Democrat-News
March 10, 2023, my 98th birthday. It is a little information about Sam and Pearl Van Arsdale (my human family) and me, Jim, the Missouri…
