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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
8
In the week, Fowler and his wife stayed with John Morris and family last Sunday. Miss Cecil Myers of Glen Allen visited Miss Ola Morris from Sunday to Tuesday. A good fruit crop is expected in this section. William Griffey is boarding in our town in Nios.
Gipsy Health remains good as farmers stay busy after no rain. Rev J T Yount of Marble visits area, preaching Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Hinkle visits Hornersville to see daughter Mrs Belle Froral. Rippey plans corn planting while Charlie Gibbs visits. Jo o Lacey and Eva Shrader visit neighbors. readers invited to return.
Local snippets report a sermon at Cilubb Creek church, singing at Gregory Sunday, and visits among families including Johnson Wiseman and Shminers. Blacksmithing to be done in the Len Gaines shop by Walter Hosen and Wade Johnson. corn and plowing plans noted along with a vocal music lesson and church visitors.
Health is very good with farming delayed due to heavy rains. Wheat looks well in the neighborhood. William Wilson sold his tools to Henry Englen of near Leopold. Henry tired of running to the shop. William McKilreth sold a horse last week. Fritz Elrink made a business trip to Whitewater. Lewis Mansker of near Dongola passed through town last week. Baseball team played Farmers Union Sunday. score 1 to 0 in favor of Dram. John Morrell near this place moved to a new residence. Henry Ames bought a new cultivator and will ride and plow. John Hinkebine Jr and sister Barbara, Henry Tenholder Jr and sister Mary of Leopold visited Misses Horrell Sunday.
Patton Will Hawn returns from St. Louis for summer break. James Burford the blacksmith relocates to Farmington. Frank Watson purchases the blacksmith shop and moves from Mine la Motte. Mrs. Robert Rankin of St. Louis visits Patton after attending the Woman’s Presbyterian Missionary Society meeting in Dexter. She spoke at Patton Whitewater and Alliance before returning home. Rev EB Keach travels after an abridged trip.
A notice lists Reverend Xs recurring preaching duties at Cornwall Whitewater Alliance Patton with midweek Patton services. Ella Hat made a Zulma trip. Elmer Johnson visited Cane Creek, Monroe Fowler and family visited Hall church. Albert Myers, superintendent, is ill. Rev P M Robins preached at Hall church Sunday. Hick Evins also mentioned.
Slushkey arrival noted as late for last week. Mr and Mrs M Lessley welcomed a fine baby in April 1909. Mrs Louisa Shanks shows improvement from neuralgia. Thomas Huskey planted 500 strawberry plants at Jodeslla Arkansas. varieties include excelsiver aroma and tineth. Rev Bee Yount led services with Latins night and Sunday school organized with CLM Lessley elected superintendent Charles Shinziker treasurer and Miss Nellie Huskey secretary. School closes Friday April 23. Cracker bought a cow from Thomas Siskev. M F Chestner and daughter Cor in area. Miss Cor applied for Selina. Nellie Huskey returning from Zalma visit. Costa Coll suffers felon. NENOWHTON.
Reverend John Sanders preached at Union Sunday and Rev J M Welker spoke at Walnut Grove Sunday. A prayer meeting was planned for Thursday night at Henry Diesel. A Spound boy was born to Rev J G Huff’s family on Easter morning. mother recovering from grip while the baby is delicate. On April 17 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Dines Bess. all are doing well. Hosen Hale suffers neuralgia of the heart last week. Rev FE Reach visited relatives en route to Dexter Presbytery. John Meldram and family of Marquand visited Charles Meldram last Sunday. L C Griffith and Rev J G Matt.
An old advertisement proclaims Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a non alcoholic tonic and alterative for improving thin impure blood. It urges readers to consult their doctor for personal guidance and to follow medical advice.
Trades horses and a Hereford cow to Fred Smith of Patton for mares. Henry Diese moved into the Taylor Rea house across the road while Charles Meldrum returned to his Ridge farm. School board hires Ira Welker as principal and Miss Nola Murray as assistant for the next term. Children’s Day at Union church on Sunday May 40. Ridge church building to be painted this week. Charles Ricket weeks in Cairo Illinois. W D Tate kicked on the leg recently. Bess Villan.
Resolutions note the death of Wailey Winchester on April 11 1900. They commend his devotion to Masonic duties and grand principles, express sympathy to his widow and children, and direct copies of the medallions to the Marine Press and the deceased brother’s family for record.
Letters of administration granted for Wiley Winchester estate in Bollinger County Missouri. Claims to be shown within one year for allowance and within two years to be barred. Also, county printing bids sought for May term 1908 with bids due May 1 noon. Clerk WM Abernathy to administer process from Marble Hill office.
State of Missouri Hollinger County calls for sealed proposals from banking corporations associations or individual bankers to serve as county depositary under US17 revised statutes. Bids due by May term 1909 noon May 10 deposits for two years with interest rate offered and a security check of at least 0.5 percent of the county revenue. Public bid opening at noon on day one of May term to select the highest bidder for county district and capital school funds.
The Bureau of Geology and Mines published two county reports The Geology of Morgan County and The Geology of Pike County Each includes complete formation descriptions geological maps and surface features The Pike County study adds paleontology and notes cement material prospects in the Burlington Trenton limestones and Hudson river shale Copies are available from State Geologist H A Buehler Rolla Mo.
A quirky exchange notes that boys who use slang while playing marchina will grow up to become fine golf players. The dialogue contrasts childish slang with future athletic discipline, reflecting regional slang and playful nostalgia.
A gentleman sought to purchase a valet for his wife. The saleslady asked what bust, and he replied he heard nothing. The odd exchange, noted by Everybody's, highlights a humorous misunderstanding in a shopping moment.
A classroom exchange defines patriotism as a man who benefits his country while a politician seeks to have his country benefit him. The dialogue frames civic virtue through a student and teacher voice, concluding with a judge’s remark.
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