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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
4
A Thursday issue published by Dean Chandler & Company lists Dean B K Hill as proprietor and manager. The text notes standard publication practices and class matters, reflecting a small historic newspaper page header.
The column records farm labor, household updates, and local events around Cole Chapel. It mentions farmers with their work, a Sunday gathering, visitors and residents such as Mrs Henry Pulliaci, Henry Bollinger and Thaiey, Lane Greve, and Mire Ethidige Lee. It notes a planned team for future Hormer and a shop update, plus comments on weather and machinery near Whitewater and Brow. Homer Murry plans teaching near Lilbourne in a few weeks.
A period overview reviews Woodrow Wilson's administration and its milestones. The piece cites an array of sources including the New York Times and World, highlights essays on Wilson and Smuts, and discusses policy themes, party politics, and contemporary reactions.
A 17 year old Raney of Dexter Missouri had his right leg severed by moving train No. 17 near the watch tower while several youths rode the train. He was cared for at City Hall by Drs Farrar and Donnell and later placed in a private boarding house until his father arrived on train No. 82.
Fire broke out about three o clock Friday morning on Coollege avenue destroying two residences. It started in the Kuhlman house near a five gallon coal oil can, the blaze spreading to Mrs Mitts brick house next door. Dr DeHoney suspects incendiary origin and expects insurer investigation. Mrs Mitts saved much of her belongings.
Local society column notes visitors and family events in and around Fredericktown and neighboring towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Shetley, Rev Waoherty, Jace, Hull, Tom Hretherten and wife returning from hospital, John Himvtherton and wife traveling, and many others visiting relatives, attending sermons, and attending a town election. The item lists numerous minor movements and social engagements throughout the week.
The text describes a proposed journalism department at a Chinese university in Shanghai. It notes the university and faculty expanding programs with a new course under a department chair who previously earned a bachelor’s degree and now heads the new course.
A man driving a cement truck near the Cape crossing was struck by a Frisco northbound passenger train. He suffered severe scalp wounds a possible concussion and injuries to his back and legs. He was taken to the hospital. The driver, married with two children, was from Oak Ridge and had loaded two sacks of cement for return.
A mixed rural record of community events and snippets from The Press. Mentions include Mrs John Steen hosting relatives at Misere chapel, newborn at Alisa and Frederick Haynes, Glen Hark of Buchanan car trouble, Miss Ruby McWilliams returning home from Poplar Bluff with cousins, Uncle John Swan moving house, and general household and neighborly news.
The University of Missouri is named by the War Department as a distinguished college and honor military school for 1921 and is among the first ten state universities in the list. An unrelated remark notes that some children who disobey are only considered cute until they reach the age when parents do the obeying. East Prairie Eagle.
A local notice announces a tire sale at Walker and Sone Healthcare Store. The event promotes discounted tires and limited stock for a short period, inviting customers to visit the storefront.
Regular teachers examination will be held at Marble Hill August Lands. All workers who have completed the grades will be examined at that time. Preparation on the road to the circles work will be done Saturday afternoon. Wilbur Mo Welker, County Superintendent.
The state sues to quiet title on a 40 acre tract in Bolivar county Missouri in the circuit court of Hellinger County. The defendant list includes unknown heirs and devisees. Returnable at the next term with specifics on appearance and defense required.
The administrator of the estate of Woodloubeugh feewael will present final settlement of their accounts to the court of Polkler county Miscewsnta at Holloway Martie Hill on the th day of Angwer, AD Bety Nand Lombaugs, Ho AL Pulte, Administrators.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that guardian William Ronanel will make final settlement of the estate of Geo Pitman at the county seat. Proceedings to be held in August 1901 on a Sunday at the courthouse in the county seat.
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