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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
1
Brownwood and nearby residents share visits among relatives with extended family dinners. Farmers report good fruit prospects and rapid corn planting amid mild spring weather. Local teachers, school plans, and church activities are noted along with a few local incidents and social happenings.
Fragmentary report shows an executive committee addressing public temperance issues and inviting preachers to attend a convention. An April meeting time is noted with Dr Chairman and Yovar as secretary. Also references March term of Circuit and petitions about county elections and voter signatures.
A letter from Tourney J. B. Weeb of Gage Oklahoma dated April 11 1906 discusses farming outlook. He notes growing conditions for alfalfa Raffir corn oats brown carp and vorgham with comparisons to Missouri and hopes for fruit like big red apples. He warns some crops may succeed slowly while others may fail in future years.
Our Correspondents report light news with church appointments and visits around Pleasant Valley and nearby farms. Rev L Hull preached at Pleasant Valley, L Wail Mired, and L R Mank held services. Families from Marble Hill and Patton visited, farmers prep to plant corn, oats sowing continues, and local welfare notes say Grandma Mamch is improving. The letter closes with community greetings and best wishes to the press.
Fragmented OCR notes mention Mrs Willard Fischer working for F G Clippard and Sunday visits. Drummers selling goods. John Finney in town. Mrs A Sandering age 80 blind. Leopold Silk Co busy for spring crop and eggs on hand. Cape Girardeau last Tuesday. health good. Wesley Lates visited B B Barks. Graves noted. Lodbetter visiting brother Troctman. weddings and travel wishes. Rev J H Yous delivered at Pleipvaen Setertay.
Farmers prep to plant carp. Mr. Wright of Yount visits town to teach aging for a fraternal organization. Reads like local town notices and community interest summaries from the period.
U C Reunion in New Orleans Louisiana set for April 23 and 24 with return May 7 1906. The official train departs Paragould at 8 00 am on April Bird and arrives in New Orleans the same day at 10 00 pm. Gartnat Rogers in charge and plans call for all camps along the line to attend.
Charley Barks was buried at Union cemetery April 17 after moving from Besaville to Marquand where he died of pneumonia. He leaves four wives and three granddaughters. Sam McCormick and wife of Murphysboro plan to move to Fredericktown for work. Willie Sitzes returned home for rest. Rev. Mauk preached at Union Church and administered the Lord’s Supper. Ridge Sunday school reorganized but struggles to survive winter. Mrs. Cooper of St Louis visiting her husband at the county home. Hon. J M Welker returns for summer farm work after years overseeing a Pepigcat county estate for others. Harley Venable involved in a fatal incident. Dry spell promises a better fruit crop as trees bloom.
A clipped notice records W Beshaugh visiting a figure referred to as Mr sud Mime TB. Dros started, with unclear context or full names.
A local column warns youths about life’s duties and dangers in Buchanan County. It describes social evils linked to drinking, notes sick neighbors, and recounts a near fatal accident involving Ben Dann. The writer promotes Democratic loyalty and local political engagement, urging vigilance against temperance and corruption.
Riley Hisha Hertz business at Cass Fairy faced disruption as he died at his home Sunday morning April 2 from blood loss. Local officials reported a sudden death affecting the community.
Help wanted ad seeking teams to haul for xiier holts at Krallman Missouri. Steady work with cash paid weekly. Apply to P. Company Kralliman Mo.
Baby Robert Jamison born February and died April seven after illness. Physicians and a trained nurse eased suffering but could not save him. Funeral services at home Monday afternoon with friends in attendance. Mrs O H Oliver and daughter Lillian sang. Ray J W Goodwin read II Samuel 12 15 23. Pastor P F Bresee spoke on living and faith. Burial under mountain shadow with Rev A O Hendricks at the grave. Alma Jamison requests Ontario California April 14 1906.
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