01 Aug 1895
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1895
Page
1
Readable fragments describe high water halting letters from Leopold and Glen Allen, township events, thrashing outfits, and a picnic talk. Mentions Rev Cox preaching at Owensville and a confession about voting Republican last November. Additional humor on Georgia watermelons and a rhetorical list of historical lies concludes with an "Old Woman" poem tribute.
The local notes report continued heat and harvest work winding down. Merchant Matthews is improving after illness, Lomereon's arithmetic reference appears, and Philip Maloney returns to Scott county life. Uncle desse Phillips adds improvements, Glen Allen Pistilling company thrashes wheat, cows bitten by a rabid dog show no symptoms, and a sense of unrest arises as a Mog scare prompts actions. Rev. Cox preached at Flatwoods G B church on the 23rd, the elder is a strong speaker, the Kil is supplied with silver currency by Tompkins and Moshy, and readers note the daily mail and a new timely Paes newspaper in the county.
Selgewickville and surrounding towns report several residents on the move with visits to Jackson Marble Hill and homecomings. Local conditions show corn prospects brighter than in years, with community mentions of births, illnesses, and social happenings, as residents share news from Bollinger and Scott counties.
A county crowd including Zalma residents and guests attended a lively gathering where Ananias Green and others attempted to stir up talk. Sam McMinn and Charley Watkins brought their partners, while a steam swing ride drew attention. The piece singles out the Republican critique of jury selection, noting alleged bias in grand and petit juries. It calls readers to review the jury list and questions Republican claims.
A Georgia watermelon poet, likely state subsidized, crafts earnest verses to earn his salary. A cor respondent describes his attention grabbing tactics and a recurring siren song about the Georgia watermelon, followed by a vivid image of the spring house with watermelons. The piece closes with a personal remark on reading his poems.
A sermon urging churchgoers to attend services and support their minister. It laments empty pews and emphasizes that devotion strengthens the pastor and congregation, urging members to invite others and attend devotions even when funds or motivation are low. It stresses spiritual emptiness as the real loss.
An article recounts a scene aboard a ferry crossing to New York where a newly married country couple, a bride about 20 and a groom two to three years older, face inquisitive passengers. A grinning man jokes about the couple’s privacy, sparking a light exchange and curious glances as they travel toward New York for a week.
Fragmentary notes from a rural county page recount a squatter at a cabin door seeking news and water, mixed with obituaries and brief portraits. The piece mentions Jackson Comet, John C. Adams, and other local figures, plus small accidents, store theft, drownings, and court fines.
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