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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
8
Hill and Chandler, publishers, were formally recognized at Marble Hill for their second class matter status, marking a notable postal acknowledgement of their publication and community role.
Our Correspondents note a well attended church on the streets Saturday evening. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fish on August 9 a daughter. Emma Doggett visited Lizzie Mouser Saturday evening. Gertrude Pape hosted Esther Bollinger Sunday evening. Millie Perkins attended arch Friday night. Sass Casha Johnson visited Esther Bollinger Tuesday and Wednesday. Twilight duty drew crowds Sunday afternoon. Gertrude Pape and Esther Bollinger visited Lizzie Mouser Sunday. Minta and Maud Smith visited Altha Mouser Sunday afternoon. Vera Grant returned from Oklahoma Sunday for a visit with her parents. News scarce, closing.
The item records dry weather and crop woes while detailing visits and travels of residents. Names include Neely Murphy from Dongola, M F Mattev, Dennis Horrell, Dr J M Finney of Advance, Edward Seabaugh seeking work, Wim McElreath, Hazel Austin, Carrie Cunningham, Monroe Mabrey, John A Revelle, Kal Scott, Elmer Markham, Ab Anderson, Lewis Cunningham, Charles Lampher, and others. It notes cattle disease affecting farmers, a social at Allenville, a wedding visit by Burette Beal and Amta Kinder, Cape Girardeau visitors, Castor river fishing, and plans to move to Olathe Colo August 22. It ends with wishes for success to The Press and readers.
Health is reasonably good after rain revived vegetation. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whitener and children traveled to Olathe Colorado to visit relatives. Amon Beal plans to make Colorado home. Pridy family hosted fifty relatives for an elegant noon dinner and sacred music, marking their last Sunday together before moving.
Health is good and rains boosted road work as late corn and cotton look promising. J H Allen forecasts half a bale per acre cotton and 20 bushels per acre corn. A protracted meeting begins at Balch on the 19th. Farmers sow big turnip crops. a Fisher barbecue is planned for August 21. Sawmills move in, Ben Elfrink trades horses, and Mrs Barbara Como visits from St. Louis as good roads draw travelers. Annual picnic set for September 2.
Messrs Charles Hale of Glen Allen and Dines Hale of Deihistadt with Mesdames Stevens and Shetley of Fredericktown were called to Bessville on Monday due to the death of their relative D. R. Bess. Miss Minta Hale accompanied her uncle to Deihistadt. W A Venable of Marquand visited MD
Sunday visitors and departures mark a busy period with L C Griffith away in Fredericktown for work. Families from Venable, Braswell, Greene and Easton travel to and through the area while Rev J M Welker preaches at Marquand and Union church hosts large revival crowds.
Union Light items mention Jesse Yount on the sick list and Joe Stone building a shop on his farm. Rosebud school opened Monday with Miss Blanche Jones as teacher. Open air services and dinner at Half Finish were well attended Sunday. The meeting will continue. Joe Aslinger moved to the lower country. Miss Florence Jennings visiting old friends. Tony Smith filled his regular appointment Sunday with B. Jay.
August commentary reports rain, fishing trips, visits and social news in the Perkins Creek area. John Chapel of Memphis married Myrtle Sitze at MoE Church South. Local life includes chores, threshing, church services, and community updates from families like Gray, Kinder, Cooper, Barrett, and Bostic amid scarce news and upcoming church leadership elections.
The writer notes dry conditions with no hay and farmers baling straw. Some have plowed but soil is too dry to be useful. Joseph Crites was guest of Wim Strong. Sunday visits by Moses Penturf and family to George Huffman. News is scarce and will be brief for now.
Health is good though hot with mild heat waves this week as residents note road improvements needed. Mr and Mrs D R Seabaugh visited uncle Dr George Sample at Pocahontas, where Mrs Sample is in poor health. G L Smith and family visited Dr and Mrs R D Blaylock at Pocahontas. L L Smith and family saw his brother at Oak Ridge. Cora Harris visiting Dr Ed Crites. William Drum of Carthage, T B Drum’s brother, visiting locals. D R and R W Seabaugh traveled to Cape Girardeau Saturday. Barrett Seabaugh and family returned to visit relatives nearby. Myrtle Seabaugh, formerly at Cape Girardeau, came home Saturday. Mr and Mrs W S Smith and daughter Edna visited F G Seabaugh Sunday. W R Seabaugh, the weekend blacksmith, bought more property here.
Some residents visit relatives and attend church events while others plan work and sales. Hugh Proper visits daughter Mrs. O A Cook. D R Seabaugh and W H Moore prepare to saw wood. Henry J Bollinger to sell property including livestock August 27. P S Statler remains postmaster though Dr Ed Crites was recently appointed. Jamison school starts August 3 with Miss Effie Scott teaching. Will Pape seen Sunday. Revival series by Revs Harty and Crabtree at Mt. Pleasant. Corn crop reported poor. Lige Whitener visited Buchanan area. Mrs A Hopper and Cape Girardeau relatives visiting. Postscript invites letters from readers.
Health is fair. Hauling is busy with many people on Grassy Friday. George Smith, the air ship man, had business there. A big Cane Creek dinner drew several locals. A water haul is common. A light shower last Thursday pleased residents. RL Richards hosted a well attended ice cream social. Wheat farmers prepare for fall sowing. The Turtle Dove misadventure amused readers. Silver Dick asks about the name and signs off with best wishes to Tar Press.
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