Southeast Missouri press banquet committee appointed
A banquet planning committee for the Southeast Missouri press association has been named by W. A. Dann of the Citizens Committee. Members include Tom Allen W. A. Leoffler F M Wells J F Sander and Robert Fischer. Music will feature Miss Mildred Graves and a capable choir with Rosa Fincher Flora Frymire and Juliet Jamison. Mrs A M Witmer lends her piano for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Missouri Press Association
Ebairnan W. A. Dann
Citizens Committer
Tom Allen
W. A. Leoffler
F M. Wells
J. F. Sander
Robert Fischer
Mildred Graves
Rosa Fincher
Flora Frymire
Juliet Jamison
A. M. Witmer
Miss 3
Graves
Forest Home
Marble Hill
Rosemount Hall Basememt Stone Work Nears Finish
Rosemount going ahead on basement stone work for Rousemount hall. Cavs and Roach have nearly completed the masonry. The first kiln of brick burnt by F P Trautwein at Lutesville has been completed and will be used at the academy. Work will soon begin on further construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
feCavs & Roach
Rousemount Hall
F. P. Trautwein
Lutesville
Academy
Kilns in Lutesville Produce Ready Brick
The two brick kilns in Lutesville closed Saturday and will resume when they cool. Cofer, Dickey & Co yard bricks are good. The machine brick factory had doubts about quality that were dispelled. Bricks burned a pretty color and are nearly Hawless.
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Lutesville
Cofer
Dickey & Co
Congress In Session: Cougiss Assembled In Extra Session
Congress convened in an extraordinary session by presidential call. Crisp of Georgia was reported as a reclAged ange. The discussions focus on silver and tariff issues with others excluded from consideration.
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Cougiss
Picnic Events Spark Zalma and Patton Gatherings
A grand picnic is planned at Zalma on August 20 with full day entertainment. In Patton a local picnic on August 21 promises a featured program and a pleasant outing for attendees.
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Zalma
Patton
Dylan
Sixty One Teachers Take Certificates At Institute
The Bollinger county teachers institute closed last Saturday under Commissioner Myers and Profs Leoffler and Malugei. Sixty one teachers were enrolled and received first, second, and third grade certificates. five failed to pass. three applicants did not take exams. An entertainment was held at the Presbyterian church Friday evening. the institute will reconvene on the fourth Monday of July 1894 for a four week session. Names of certificate recipients include Miss Wella Caldwell, Margaret Graves, Sue Belle Graves, Mable McCans, J N Tansersley, A J Spears, T A Caldwell, and J A Richards.
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Teachers Institute
Bollinger County
Myers
Leoffler
Malugei
Mayfield-Smith Academy
Presbyterian Church
Wella Caldwell
Margaret Graves
Sue Belle Graves
Mable McCans
J. N. Tan‘sersley
A. J Spears
T. A. Caldwell
J.A. Richards
Free For All Inducements At Sugar Coffee Store
An old newspaper fragment touts open access to inducements and groceries at a Mercantile Co store, inviting buyers to enjoy sugar, coffee, and other staples with broad patronage.
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SacHs Mercntile Co
Eye and Ear Doctor to Visit Lutesville in August
Dr M A Curtis renowned eye and ear surgeon will set up at the Commercial Hotel from August 10 to 22. He offers cures for long standing eye and ear diseases, promises one minute corrections for cross eyes, catarrh relief, and deafness reduction with no visit cost unless a cure is achieved.
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M. A. Curtis
Lutesville
Commercial Hotel
New Famous drinks by A Mayer at Marble Hill caterer
Luxury beverages introduced as exclusive creations of A Mayer the Marble Hill caterer. The list includes Brnqguet Lemonade Cream Lemonade Knox All Lemonade Combination Lemonade Combination Milk Shake Sodas and Cider. Patrons must visit Mayer to obtain them as duplicates are not possible.
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A. Mayer
Marble Hill
Knox
Press Subscribers Urged To Settle Dues
The editor asks overdue subscribers to call and pay promptly during county and probate court time. The note stresses the paper is worth the subscription price and urges readers to stay paid up.
They Object to Paper as Too Newest in State
A reader voices strong objections to the paper claiming it is too full of the newest items. The editor declines to change course, citing a duty to present fresh content. The note references a Girardeau event last Saturday and mentions L. T. Kinder as a clerk in the Gdmple Kinder office.
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United States
Girardeau
Pleasant Society Evening in Lutesville Honors St Louis Guest Edith Devinney
A social gathering at Miss Hat tie Burford’s in Lutesville was hosted in honor of Miss Edith Devinney of St. Louis. The evening featured sevial diversions and lunch. Several locals and visitors, including Mrs. John Horn and Mrs. E. C. Rockwell, were noted in attendance along with updates on pupils and travels.
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Hattie Burford
Lutesville
Edith Devinney
St. Louis
Mss Burford
Edith DeVipney
Teachers Enjoyable Evening at Twin City Institute
Teachers of the institute hosted a lively Friday night program for Twin City residents. The literary program showcased students’ work and displayed strong writing and performance abilities.
New Methodist Church Donation Case in Cléburn Texas
John A Glen of Cléburn Texas with Ed Ells visited last week and donated a lot in the Sample and Glen addition for a Methodist church. They plan to build a 2500 dollar church on the site and a parsonage on another lot in the same addition.
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John & Glen
John A. Glen
Cléburn
Texas
Ed Ells
Sample & Glen
Contested Note Between Shell and Phenix Insurance
J M Shell sues Phenix Insurance Company of Brooklyn for a 825 note tied to an old policy. Judge Bowman ruled for the company. Shell appeals to the Circuit Court claiming two policies worth 8500 each were promised but only one paid, leading to his refusal to pay the note.
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Phenix Insurance Company
Brooklyn
N. Y
Su. J. M. Shell
B. L. Bowman
Shell
Something She Hadnt Had and a Banner Skeptic
A fragment from a local page presents a light exchange between a teacher and Willie about family gifts and a line about a mother having twins. It shifts to a brief satire where a lady complains about the Banner, preferring the Marble Hill Press, and the postmaster offers a paper.
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Jodie
Willie
Mamma
Prmss
Zaria
Corre
Little Marble Hill Press
Jones Named Editor of New York World and Post Dispatch
Colonel Charles H. Jones, recently retired from editorial management of the Republic, is appointed editor of the New York World and will also manage the Post Dispatch, with reports that the latter will become a morning paper.
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Charles H. Jones
The
Republic
New York World
Post Dispatch
Lincoln's Humor From Early School Copy Book
A fragment from a Lincoln copy book shows the line Abraham Lincoln, his hand, his pen. He'll be good but God knows when. The quatrain reflects schoolroom verse attributed to the young Abraham Lincoln.
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Abraham Lincoln
Moss Is Dead Colonel T J Moss Dies in St Louis Home
Colonel T J Moss died at his home 4903 Delmar Avenue St Louis at 11 45 pm last Thursday night from appendicitis. He was bedridden about ten days. He leaves a wife and two children. His fortune is estimated at 1 000 000 with extensive ties contracting operations across Southeast Missouri.
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T. J. Moss
Delmar Avenue
St Olls
United States
Missouri
Almost a fatality by fire near Gran Anes
Special to the Press reports J. M. Crane living four miles west of Gran Anes lost his home and contents in a Friday night blaze. Estimated value about $1,000 with no insurance. Fire started from a defective flue around 10 or 11 o'clock, endangering the occupants’ lives before escape.
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Gran Anes
J. M. Crane
Tohe
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Melon Shipments Tighten Up at Clipparde HQ
Scott county melon growers report freight costs to St. Louis high and have made A. B. Clipparde their sales headquarters. Melon sales have been strong with the best fruit kept for buyers.
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Scott County
St. Louis
A. B. Clipparde
Fined $15 In Assault Case From Marble Hill Area
F. M. Tallent of the Marble Hill region was tried in Justice Bowman's court Tuesday for assault and fined 15 dollars plus costs. The case was appealed to the circuit court. The dispute stemmed from a cattle incursion into M. H. Williams's field about three weeks earlier and ended with Williams in a fight. Tallent and Williams are brothers in law.
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F. M. Tallent
Marble Hill
Woodwork Shop Praises William Southerland Services
A New Woodworkman informs patrons that they have secured the services of a first class woodworker, William Southerland. All work from the shop will be of the highest quality, ensuring patrons receive first class carpentry and craftsmanship. Snepney.l. ALLEN, tes Annee
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William Southerland
Snepney
L. Allen
New Famong Delights at Mayer's for Cool Drinks
In town, Mayer's offers a standout line of beverages including a milk shake, Knoxall, banquet combination and cream lemonades. The New Famong brand is promoted as unique and not to be missed for a refreshing drink.
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Mayer's
Great Western Hotel opens near World’s Fair site
Wealthy Chicago brothers promote a new fireproof hotel near Union Depot with 500 rooms and electric amenities. They claim moderate rates start at 1280 cents and offer dining in a restau rant with a la carte options.
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Messrs
Boddie Bros
Chicago
Franklin and
Jackson Streets
Union
Postortice
Board of Trade
Great Western Hotel
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Lexington
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Turk
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John Horn
Mine la
J. McMinn
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Mann l
Newton Miller
Millerville
John Rhode
Glen Allen
Joseph Greager
St Lews
Forrest Bollinger
Biggs & Smith's
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F. M. Wells
Adolph Mayer Jr
Sheriff Wellsarg
Dry Creek Bridge
Oswald
Alliance
John Wilkinson
Wayne County
Tak Entertainment
Eondud
J. MW. Shell
Phos Insurance Company
Triced Ham
Jones
New York
Lincoln
Moss
Cmt
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