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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
1
A Tuesday night blaze in Bloomfield destroyed a rooming house owned by Mr and Mrs Barney Miller along with much of its contents, estimated loss about 2300 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. The report also notes linked arrests for burglary, a Bloomfield jail escape attempt, large delinquent land taxes in Iron county for 1914, and a rare twin birth nearby.
A report notes that from a group of twelve hogs only three survive, illustrating lasting adverse effects that may be irreversible. The fragment emphasizes the severity of the outcome and hints at ongoing concern over recovery.
Fredericktown papers are bypassed as Marvin college and High school buy invitations and goods from an outside engraving house. The Democrat News and Tribune note home publishers could not meet outside pricing or provide samples, questioning the moral obligation to local printers while praising community cooperation and printing loyalty.
Trace Creek Health is good and weather fine as farmers stay busy. Rev Bailey’s appointment at Trace Creek church drew strong attendance on Saturday and Sunday services. Several local families, including the Goodsons, Tripps, Sitze, and Minter, visited relatives from Saturday through Monday and over the weekend. Local trips included water hauling by Anthony Seabaugh and a short fishing outing by Minter, with overall news wrapping up as the community remains active.
A Saint Louis Times tribute reflects on death as a doorway to eternal life and the equalizing force of mortality. The piece praises faith’s comfort, the fleeting nature of earthly life, and bids farewell to An Sere Nelson whose newspaper and town progress endure beyond his departure.
Rey Ellingheese won first place in a state contest at Earlham College Richmond Ind April 17. Six colleges represented including DePauw Taylor Valparaiso Erlham Webash and Butler. He earned a fifty dollar prize and will represent the state in the Atlantic City inter-state contest. Roy studied at Taylor University and earlier won fifteen dollars in a separate contest. Bollinger county boys are noted for honors and public praise, with strong ties to the press and Rev William Sunday’s remarks on the value of newspapers.
The obituary lauds William Reckbill Nelson as a driving force behind Kansas City’s development. It credits his leadership and his newspaper with shaping the city’s progress and character, claiming no other single figure or paper influenced the community as profoundly. The piece notes Nelson’s vision and the enduring impact of his work on the second city of the state.
Health is good around town as farmers prepare to plant corn. A large crowd attended Rev Mr Craig's service last Sunday night. Mr Hopkins, a traveling salesman, visited in his car. Jeto Shell and family visited Rol Robinson's Saturday night and TD Robinson's Sunday. Decoration day services at the Methodist church invite all to bring dinner and help in solemn duties for loved ones gone. Mr and Mrs Robert Stacker viewed daughter Mrs Efe Robinson recently. Scarry Wiis signs off as news remains scarce.
Glen Alen Mra Mrs J Shetley of Frederick town visits daughter Mrs EN Zamumerman and relatives. John Swan of Cape Girardeau visits son Clarence and announces a fine boy born to Clarence and his wife. C H Cooper of Harviell Mo visits relatives. his mother died Monday and was buried Tuesday. Edw Funke of Morley visits relatives. J H and C N Zimmermen attend Advance bedside of brother and nephew Jacob and Marvin Zinmerman, recently ill with pneumonia but much improved. T R Barker of Lodge travels to nearby town.
Local notices mention a dubious malaria cure claimed to be effective in five or six doses. Mrs A Zuumerman visits relatives in several towns and returns home. Amelia Schwering and Claude Lutes wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Bess officiating. Nearby residents trade, visit, and a new school principal and teacher are named. News of a former county citizen’s death in Hollywood, Dunklin county, is reported along with optimistic farming prospects.
Prize totals exceed 350 dollars with 500 potential contestants from over 100 high schools in the third Normal School district. Events include athletic contests, essay debating declamation and typewriting with a new shorthand contest. An 8th grade athletic contest is highlighted as the country’s sole district event, expected to draw large participation. D E McArthur of Billingsville reports 454.37 dollars for a carload of corn cobs shipped to a Washington, Missouri pipe factory, noting 106000 cobs from 35 acres and a favorable by product in a dry year.
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