15 Aug 1907
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
1
A traveller from Missouri speaks of Mukilteo and Puget Sound country near Everett. He notes the village’s small size, real estate demand, lumbering surroundings, and productive farms. The climate is described as healthful and mild, making the region a favorable comparison to Missouri.
Our Correspondents note J W Fowler visited friends near Dongola last Friday. Hiram Fowler returned from Corning Arkansas and plans to move soon. Dave Fowler is recovering after a self inflicted hand wound. Wiley Davault was in town buying goods. Monroe Fowler, fireman at Clubb Creek factory, predicts he will soon relocate. INVINCIBLE.
A small town report notes a well attended Saturday band performance praised for its music. The piece lists local prices and mentions Dick Masters and W Masters in declining health with hopes for quick recovery. Sunday school sessions are held each week at nine.
The snippet records the death of well known citizen B F Watts at his home amid many condolences. Other lines mention Mrs H H Mabace at Freder XX and various unclear names, with multiple garbled phrases about neighbors and events reflecting a small town notices page.
Rev J H Yount holds meetings at Nichole chapel this week. Mrs Lotie Bollinger is on the pany het night. Mrs D A Masters of Hurricane spent a few days last week with her ose night last week. Rev T J Gaither closed a two weeks meeting at Mayslid last Sunday. Steck boyere are semerces our section. Tom Lincoln went to Fredericktown last week to work in the mines. De Sete Crane and wife of Cape Girardeau are visiting residents in this vicinity. Mrs G W Meyfeid spent Samtsy with Mrs C J Meyfieit.
A fragmented report lists farmers and activities from Monday. W G Bakes and others reportedly went to work, with unclear locations and outcomes. Several sheep and implements are mentioned alongside minor property movements and market talks.
A Lafin Mercantile and Lamber team challenge led to a close betting game that ended 12 to 4 for the home squad. Attendees included Mrs. Stoverink and her infant visiting from St. Louis, I. Steverink from St. Louis, Mrs. Bremmer, Walter Vanderen of Cape Girardeau, and several locals. Young folks enjoyed gatherings at Miss Mary Fisher’s and Miss Dina Steverink’s parties, with multiple neighbors and relatives present.
The fragment mentions hot weather, health, and crop conditions with corn looking good while wheat suffers. Farmers are plowing for the Gratem arrival and hiring car boys at good wages. References to stores, a meeting, and local families are noted in a period community snapshot.
Members of company G prepare for an encampment at St. Joseph while discussing the need to build camps themselves. J. T. C. notes reflect a community effort to establish a stronger local force.
Health is very good and rain is plentiful. Farmers are finished threshing. The ax handle moved away last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Cobb on our creek have severe colds. John and James Newell of near Glen Allen visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Masters last week. Clarence of Zalma visits N W Huffman family this week. Tate family recovering from measles. Andrew Stevens of near Scopus visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Jacob Masters last week. William Nichols of Cape Girardeau visited the family of Nichols’ uncle XN W Hoffman a few days ago. Protracted meeting began at Ebenezer on the 4th with hoped attendance by Latin people at Ebenezer 1st Sunday. Don Lincoln of Marble Hill visiting relatives on our creek. Charley Hassell recently in Illinois came home last week. Miss Clarice Haffman attended church last Sunday. Emo.
A tribute notes the death of several camp members and expresses sympathy to their families. It asks for a prayerful remembrance and requests a copy of the memorial be sent to the readers.
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