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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1894
Page
4
The Press pledges support for Mr Arnold citing long service in Congress and dedication to democratic ideals. It emphasizes the record of public work over party and asks Beaverville County Democrats to show appreciation in the May 1 vote.
Public notices announce candidates for numerous Bollinger county offices and the 1894 primary. Names include Marshall Arnold for Congress Fourteenth Missouri. J M Zimmerman for Legislature. and re election bids for county judge, sheriff, circuit clerk and recorder, county clerk, probate judge, collector, assessor, county treasurer, prosecuting attorney, justice of the peace, constables for Lorance township. All subject to Democratic primary June 1 1894 or June 17 1894 as specified.
Seven counties in the district elected congressional delegates for Arnold, with Dunklin the only county supporting Scott. New Madrid, Douglas, Park, Stone and Taney issued Arnold delegations, signaling strong momentum as window duties are weighed.
The column urges Democrats to study the listed candidates, vote intelligently, and back the strongest ticket. It stresses unity, party organization strength, and participation in the June 1 election, warning against disaffection and urging broad turnout for the party.
The race for the Democratic nomination for constable of Loraney Lionship heats up with four candidates E. E. Dbair A. P. El itrawher W. Tt. Robbins and A. P. Crader entering the field. They are making the contest lively as campaigns begin.
Iv Judize Wilson engages Colonel Stull in a duel style clash drawing on mock combat terms. The dialogue hints at preparing a gustel with salt and pepper while noting the Colonel’s freshness and need for AL treatment to prevent spoiling, reflecting a colorful period parody.
The editor notes that John P. Meistus declines the Democratic nomination for circuit clerk. This move appears to clear the field for FL El Seabaugh, as far as can be learned, leaving Seabaugh with a smoother path to the post.
The Charleston Democrat calls the Marble Ili Press the Witchliest newspaper in southeast Missouri, criticizing the Democrat as full of fruitless schemes and claiming it ranks among the state’s least effective papers.
Portal Diver and Cape Girardeau will install waterworks and Fredericktown is to be lit with street lamps. The Twin Cities risk trailing in the procession unless action is taken.
Scott Wilkinson recalls a startling ascent high in a tall Kansas City building. The narrative emphasizes awe and perceived danger, framing the climb as a vivid, personally credible account from a newspaper reader.
A brief partisan quip argues Artesian water draws Democrats, declaring that they never drink anything else. The comment frames a political stereotype about party allegiance and beverage preference.
An open letter urges Town Boards to improve illumination across the Twin Cities and to have every citizen read the message, stressing public safety and communal welfare as essential outcomes.
Ambiguous OCR reads suggest tensions as neighboring counties bolster structures around Arnold while speculation hints Bol may gain influence. The fragment implies regional competition shaping local leadership and policy posture amid shifting alliances.
A Comet column from last week highlights Scott Wilkinson shaping coverage of family quarrels. The piece notes his leading role among writers and describes the family drama as tear producing.
Democrats remind members of political duty to attend the township congressional meetings on May 5. They urge presence to discuss issues and support party initiatives.
The piece argues that Sikeston with a population around 1200 demonstrates feasibility for a local phone network and urges Twin Cities with seven thousand to eleven hundred residents to adopt a similar system, asserting it can and should be done.
Tuk House begins operations while observers note no Reed quorum counter in sight. The development signals ongoing activity as legal or local governance matters appear unsettled without a full panel.
A reader asks the editor about the paper’s political affiliation, querying whether it leans Republican or Democratic. The exchange highlights concerns over editorial posture and party alignment in local coverage.
A traveler recalls a visit to Washington’s tomb after viewing relics of the Revolutionary leader. He describes war memories, old pistols, a saber, a compass, a medicine case, camp gear, and a snowbound sentinel as he contemplates tyranny, sacrifice, and the resting place on verdant shores.
A narrative recounts a maritime scene with reflections on a voyage. The group sits in a sacred space as a distant bell tolls for a memory. A grand boat passes with merriment and music, then silence returns and the narrator contemplates departure and the voyage’s pleasures.
Last Tuesday the body passed a new quorum rule appointing a teller from each party to record presence and nonvotes. Rolls will be reported to the speaker and kept on record. Absentees may be counted as present if needed. The old salary deduction for absent members will be enforced. The House now transacts with vim.
For sale or rent a desirable home half a mile from Marble Hill three quarters mile from Latesville and a quarter mile from Mayfield Stith academy. Fourteen acres of improved land with a good two story six room dwelling, out buildings, porches, and a large variety of fruit trees including apples peaches pears cherries quinces grapes and more. Good cistern, tillable and pasture. Will sell at a reasonable price and on easy terms. Immediate possession by July 1. Apply to or address this office, W. Graves Marble Hill Mo.
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