09 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1891
Page
1
Official directory lists senators, representatives, and county officers alongside court terms and public offices. Church and fraternal society schedules appear with meeting times, including Masons, A M, and Odd Fellows lodges, plus a local G. A. R. post and other groups.
Arbor Day is observed locally with farmers growing promising wheat. The column covers smallpox rumors, civic advice, shop notices from Lutesville and Marble Hill, and various reader contacts. It lists marriage licenses, births, and public notices, with emphasis on community commerce, education, and local trades. It also notes weather hints, newspaper offers, and upcoming subscription details.
From Messville a notice of the debating society in Bessville with mentions of residents like Mr. McCalheam returning from Poplar Bluff and C. C. Goree in frail health. Rev. J. L. Morris won last Sunday and preached at Union Church amid town weather and commerce updates.
Residents record Monday departures to Cape Girardeau and Delra, visits by A Snider and Mrs Mayfield, builders adding to a dwelling, sickness through grippe, and telegraph duties in Frederestown. A severe accident left Mrs Rhodes with a dislocated ankle and scalp wounds after a tree fell during strong winds. she was resting easier at last report.
Mrs Maitie Mayfield remains gravely ill as mail service to Moerble Hill expands to two weekly trips. Mrs B M Cook of Mayfield saw Tylaives at Deley's Landing last week. Rev Wm Vavault conducts church services every fourth Sunday. Local incidents include several cases of illness. Mrs E F Williams nearly fell from a chair but was not badly hurt. The twice weekly edition of The Bt. Layia Republic gains readers with a six page weekly, priced one dollar per year, and sample copies available from The Expablie in Lovin, Mo.
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