Norman School President R C Norton to Resign
The Cape Girardeau Normal School head Dr R C Norton will resign at year end after twelve years as president. Prof J A Barnard may seek the presidency. Norton, a Hiram College graduate and former Garfield pupil, greatly shaped the school and is regarded as a leading state educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Norton
Normal School
Cape Girardeau
Ref. J. A. Barnard
Norton
Hiram College
James A. Garfield
Public School of
Missouri
Normal
Warrensburg
Southeast Normal
Atate
Craze ends in county care for Jackson woman
Mrs. Emma Neidemeyer, from Jackson, was taken to the county farm for safe keeping and treatment after days of insanity. She had earlier been refused admission to a Cape Girardeau hospital, with family troubles cited as the cause and her husband John Neidemeyer having reportedly died. She has family in Jackson and a son and brother who refused involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape
Jackson
Farm Sold In Hog Creek To Cape County Investor
Deputy County Clerk William M. Morgan sold his Hog Creek farm of 456 acres in a good locality. Godfried Winters of Cape county will move onto the property in August. Winters, a progressive farmer, plans further improvements. the Bollinger editor welcomes him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Morgan
Hog Creek
Godfried Winters
Cape County
Winters
Bollinger
Heavy frost threatens fruit and berry era
A heavy frost fell last Friday night after a cold day. It may endanger the prospects for the fruit and berry season, sparking concern among growers about potential damage to crops.
Railway Progress Toward Commerce Jina Reported
Steel rails for the Morley to Commerce Jina railroad arrived at Commerce Jina. Right of way cleared and part of the track laid. The line runs on half a mile of Benton.
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Morley
Commerce Jina
Benton
Marble Hill and Yatesville Aid Expected at September Session
Young people from Marble Hill and Yatesville pledge strong support for the press association session in September. Rosa Fischer will sing a vocal solo Suzie Graves will recite a piece Flora Frymire and Julia Jamison plan a vocal duet. A double quartet organized recently will perform and Charles D McClintock trains the local orchestra. William Drum will give the welcome address to greet visiting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Hill
Yatesville
Press Association
Rosa Fischer
Susie Graves
Flora Frymire
Julia Jamison
Charles D. McClintock
William Drum
Twin Cities
Mrs She Dead Con ax Inc April 13
Mrs Henry Shell living near this place died at 4 a m today after an illness. She was a daughter of Jefferson Bess of Likesville Mo. She had been sick for some time and returned home from a visit to her parents last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con#ax, Inc
Henry Shell
Jefferson Bess
Likesville
Synod Meets at Marble Hill May 18 19
The Illinois synod of the Lutheran church will be held at the Presbyterian church in Marble Hill on May 18 and 19. Our people should prepare to entertain the visitors handsomely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Synod of the Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
Marble Hill
Barber Shop Change in Lutesville This Month
Beach in charge of his barber shop in Lutesville last Monday. Charles Ratley, who has led it for two months, will return to Charleston in a few weeks to resume his trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. T. Beach
Lutesville
Charles Ratley
Charleston
Missouri Building Opening in Chicago May First Dedication
The Missouri state building at Chicago will be dedicated at 3 o clock on May 1 with ceremonies in the building. The Missouri Board invites all Missouri people to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Missouri State
Chicago
Board In
Sailed with James Smiths fine team near Marble Hill
The editor joined James Smith for a Sunday ride behind his fast matched blacks, traveling from Marble Hill to Jackson in two hours eight and a half minutes and returning via Lutesville in two hours and fifteen minutes. Smith showcases exemplary southern hospitality.
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Jackson
James ©. Smith
Marble Hill
Lutesville
Azim
Sas
Mr. Smith
Almost a Tragedy as Boat Capsizes on Crooked Creek
Nine pupils from Mayfield Smith academy endured a near disaster when their fishing trip on Crooked Creek near Andrew Masters home capsized in swift water. Four young men and five young women were rescued with no injuries despite four and a half feet of current. The rapid stream and a snag made the scene perilous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield-Smith Academy
Crooked Creek
Andrew Masters
Marble Hill
You Should Meet For Banquet Planning
The editor urges a committee meeting to plan a banquet for our press association entry. A meeting is set for Friday night at the Palace of News with 8 o clock start to discuss invite lists menus cost estimates expenses venue and related arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Press Association
Palace of News
F. M. Wells
EB. P. Biggs
Robert Drum
W. A. Teoffler
W. A. Dunn
H. A. Clark
A. M. Witmer
G. C. Lessley
C. A. Sander
W.E. Dickey
Pleasant visit by Mrs Witmer and companions at the Palace
It Was Pleasant. The Palace of News was bright ened last Saturday afternoon by the pretty faces and pleasing society of Mrs Ina Witmer Mia Carrie Vance and Misses Julia Jamison May Kinder and Flora Jamison. The visit was indeed a pleasant one to the publishers and we trust it was no less so to the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace of News
Ina Witmer
Mia
Carrie Vance
Julia Jamison
May Kinder
Flora Jamison
Banjo Club Aboard for DeSoto Trip Next Wednesday
Passengers on the Lutesville and Marble Hill car to DeSoto next Wednesday will enjoy rare music from banjo club under Charles D. McClintock. His pupils are progressing and will aid. vocal selections may also be offered to enhance the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutesville
Marble Hill
DeSoto
Banjo Club
Charles D. McClintock
McClintock
A Catholic Church News at Leopold Effort to Build
Editor notes a strong push to construct a new Catholic church in Leopold with an $18 000 shared project and about $8 000 already guaranteed. The piece praises the Catholic community and urges Marble Hill and Lutesville to welcome a church, asserting its value to the towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Marble Hill
Lutesville
Property Exchanges Between Lutesville and Marble Hill
Last Tuesday deeds were recorded for a real estate exchange between Henry Gains of Lutesville and William Killian of Marble Hill. Gains trades his North and Vire street residence at a $200 premium for Killian’s West High street home in Marble Hill, with plans to erect a blacksmith shop on the lower lots. Each town regrets losing a citizen but congratulates the other on the new acquisition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gains
Lutesville
William Killian
Marble Hill
Mr. Gains
North
Vire Streets
Killian
West High Street
Gains
The Musical Boys Banjo Club Under Training
The Musical Boys banjo club, under trainer Charles D. McClintock, includes C. D. McClintock BR. O. Sander General Chandler William Dram and Tom Allen. The double quartet features William Dram John Gane Harry Ross Ed Mayes J. F. Sander K. O. Sanders C. D. McClintock and Tom Allen. Both groups expected to perform at the fall session of the press association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Mclintock
C. D. McClintock
BR. O. Sander
General Chandler
William Dram
Tom Allen
John Gane
Harry Ross
Ed Mayes
J. F. Sander
K. O. Sanders
C.D. McClintock
Press Association
New general store opened near Hood Springs by Laird and Rowe
J. W. Laird and Charles Rowe have opened a general store near Hood Springs. A post office is being sought to serve the area, about five miles south of Laflin and equidistant from Leopold and Advance. The venture is expected to become a convenient and thriving trading point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Laird
Charles Rowe
Hood Springs
Laflin
Leopold
Advance
Wool sale ad seeks 100000 pounds of wool in Missouri
An advertisement from Sach's mercantile company calls for 100,000 pounds of wool and promises best prices plus cheap jeans cottonades and flannels in Southeast Missouri. The note also mentions a Montenville fishing party and a late departure by a young party, with a tone of casual local event chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sach’s Mercantile Company
Missouri
Ren
Montenville
Menion
Burglary at Al Clippard's Store Reported
Last Saturday night burglars cut a hole in the rear door at Al Clippard's store and seized cigars tobacco oranges cheese sausage coffee sugar temperance drinks and about 50 cents in money from cigar boxes. One thief suspected. rewards issued by A Mayer and Mr Clippard totaling 25 dollars. Burglaries increasing in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Clippard
Clippard
A BIG NURSERY AT MARBLE HILL
Mr. Wallace started work on a new nursery north of Marble Hill after buying forty acres from A Mayer. He will plant a wide variety of plants and stock, begin erecting a residence immediately, and complete it quickly. The large first class nursery will serve Southeast Missouri with low prices and fine goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Marble Hill
A. Mayer
Missouri
New Commissionshouse Opens in Lutesville
W R Hazzard opens a commission house adjoining Sample and Kinder’s store in Lutesville. He conducts a general produce business, filling a long needed niche in the town’s commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Hazzard
Sample & Kinder’s
Lutesville
Still Ready The Press Promotes Stationery Line
The Press advertises a fine line of stationery including letter heads note heads envelopes and cards. It touts top quality stock and the skills of Ernest W Statler a seasoned job printer. The ad claims unbeatable neatness and taste in job work and invites readers to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest W. Statler
Vandiver to Lecture Here on Columbus and the New Atlantis
Professor Willard Duncan Vandiver will speak Saturday evening May 6 on Columbus and the New Atlantis. The venue is not fixed but the Presbyterian church is likely, as it is well seated and convenient for both towns. Vandiver has substantial lecture experience and a knack for engaging audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Duncan Vandiver
Columbus
Atlantis
Presbyterian Church
Vandiver
Be on Time Be on time in school teachers and workers
Be on Time, Be on time advocates call for punctuality among teachers and working men, emphasizing discipline and steady attendance as keys to better education and productivity. The message stresses the costs of lateness.
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The
H. W. Westbrook
St. Louis
Higginsville
Mr. Wallace
New Commissionshouse
MERK
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