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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1889
Page
4
The official county paper lists subscription rates in advance. One year copies cost five dollars, six months for half that, and three months for a smaller share. Rates apply to county residents and local subscribers.
A rural grievance piece rails against bold advertisements offering farm mortgage loans connected to Eastern money. It warns farmers that such lenders use ironclad contracts to seize homes when debts fall due, urging locals to avoid these tactics and seek funds from trusted local sources instead.
Moahor Guess hosts a large assembly at the packan between Marble Mall and Litesville on Wednesday at dusk. The event features a performance by Adidixon and the Cel ebrated Pan Drill, with military and Confederate Union officials attending. Proceeds support the encampment with high expenses expected for ground provisions and travel.
The legislature discussed road law at the first session, proposing to elect road overseers by district rather than county appointment. Two notices urge counties to form districts aligning with existing school and road boundaries, keeping districts intact when cross county lines occur.
The text outlines election processes for road district officials, terms of one year, and duties of the district clerk to tally votes within five days and transmit results to the county clerk for certificates. It also describes overseer salary, duties during work, payment per day, and oversight of public works with directives on tax-related payments and timelines.
A long confused report from unnamed sources discusses cabinet appointments including Attorney General Miller and a New York figure tied to Supreme Court politics. It mentions President-elect and secretary positions, telegraph pay rates, and a possible land opening in the Sioux Indian reservation pending Congress action with Governor Foster leading the commission.
A fragment discusses party strategy and past election challenges, noting how Republicans might win a majority and how contested cases are handled. It mentions Civil Service certifications, a discerned soldier or sailor in appointments, and ongoing governmental workload, with references to officials in Washington and a quarry stone laying for soldiers’ improvement.
A fragmentary ode recalls a vanished bustle and lost love in dream imagery. The speaker mourns a past life of joy, noting a shifting, warped world and a final farewell as memories fade and the heart aches for what is gone.
Two sheriff notices in Hollinger and Bollinger counties announce special executions on delinquent taxes. John Hubkey and Join Buskey list property for public sale to satisfy court-ordered debts, with sale set for September 10, 1889 at Marble Hill and nearby towns, detailing auction times.
A sheriff sale notice from Bollinger County Missouri references a transcript execution issued from the circuit clerk in favor of T J Wooters against W Korwan and others. It describes levying on property described as part of the southeast quarter and adjoining parcels with debt details and parcel identifiers.
On Friday September 15 1889 between 9 am and 1 pm at the Marble Hill court house door sheriff John Witskey will sell at public auction for cash the described parcels in section 22 township 29 range B and section 24 township 20 range Y as property of Fyweh Wingin and F F Kern to satisfy executions and costs.
Special execution issued from the clerk of the circuit court of Motkinger County Missouri requires sale of 121 acres. South half of the southeast quarter and northeast quarter of the southwest quarter and part of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter, township 33 range yeast. To be sold September 18, 1880, at the courthouse steps in Marble Hill for cash to satisfy the lien and debt.
In the Bollinger Circuit Court a levy by the sheriff on real estate to satisfy a judgment in favor of Dunes Beachaugh, collector, against Patrick Gofney. The property described is 40 acres northeast quarter of the northwest quarter in Marble Hill, to be sold at public auction September 11 at the courthouse in Marble, between 9 and noon, to satisfy the lien. Jon Huskey, Sheriff.
In Bollinger County Missouri a special execution sale is scheduled for September 11 1884 at the Marble Hill courthouse to satisfy debts owed by several defendants. The auction will offer properties including parts of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and other described tracts to raise funds for taxes and court costs. John Huskey sheriff will conduct the sale between the hours of 9 and 5.
Order of publication in the Circuit Court of Bollinger County Missouri. Plaintiff seeks to condemn real estate owned by defendant Kenrick for a schoolhouse site. The case requires the defendant to appear at the next term beginning September ninth at the courthouse in Marble Hill. failure to plead will lead to judgment by default.
A partially readable ot slate shows a clerk of the circuit court of Feullinger county referencing a sponge a pes jae uci wareavt and a seal of sabl caert. The names James Atwtheem and Mar-1 appear with a date around August yy, indicating a sealed legal action or docket entry.
Notice to all creditors of Geo BK Statler as assignor that John We Revelle as assignee will, at the courthouse in Marks Hill Bollinger County Missouri, presiding on Thursday August 28 4 Tests to adjust and allow demands against the estate and effects of Statler assignor and all creditors are requested to prove claims on the day and at the specified price designated.
Notice lists Jacob Rhodes as filer seeking final proof on his claim lot 2 northwest quarter section four township 31 north range with exalt. Witnesses Pony Rhodes Thomas Mosby George Mowe and William Rhodes to prove continuous residence and occupancy. Hearing before court on Monday September 2, 1880 at Hullinger county Missourt courthouse.
John Dowkey, Sheriff of Hollinger County, Missouri, issues an order of sale for a school fund mortgage held by Frederick Gaby and others. On September 13, 1880, at 6 pm, at the Marble Hill court house, the property described in the mortgage deed will be auctioned to satisfy the debt of 255 dollars and interest, with costs, and the proceeds to cover the county and court costs.
The school states strong demand for trained teachers and good salaries for State teacher’s certificates. Next term begins September 3, 1839, with a large board of renewra and a long list of faculty and officers. For particulars send for the catalogue addressed to Norton, vice president of faculty.
Notice from Ironton Missouri dated July 1 1880 that Mary A Woodfinld has filed for anal proof to support her land claim. Proof will be before the judge at Marble Hill Hollowinger County on August 7 1880. Witnesses listed include William Elledge Jacob Elledge Andrew Garner and Henry Jansker from Shepperville PO Hollinger County Missouri. Claims protest rights noted and cross examination possible before Jacob Tare Register.
Probate Court of Belliger county Missouri grants letters of administration on the estate of Michal Hinkles deceased to Elizabeth Hinkle Administratrix on the 24th day of July 188. All persons with claims against said estate must present them for allowance within one year from the date of letter or be barred. If not exhibited within two years from publication they are forever barred.
Dr D C M Witmer of Marble Hill MO offers rooms and treatment for females with chronic diseases. Residence based care promises prompt attention to country callers. Consultation and care emphasized with personal service and lodging.
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