24 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
1
The piece highlights Missouri’s ambitions for a large corn crop, stressing the 200 000-bushel scale and the substantial impact on the state’s agricultural prospects in the coming months.
A message notes gratitude for a mail bag of public documents recently sent to this office from Washington City. The statement requests that the sender be identified to receive thanks if possible.
A state lawmaker argues the Walmsley game bill would not have passed 14 votes if lawmakers believed residents must obtain hunting licenses in their own county. He says current construction risks creating a law the Supreme Court could declare unconstitutional, per the Poplar Bluff Citizen.
The Hannibal Journal notes Republican papers fear a democratic harmony gathering and predicts a sweeping victory next year as Democrats unite for battle. The Poplar Bluff Citizen comments on Senator Mitchell’s punishment rendering him unable to hold office, arguing such a fate is fitting for a man who betrayed the government.
The Missouri State Republican claims the largest weekly Republican circulation, covering 114 counties and defending lawlessness. It targets Gov Folk and enforcement policies, upholding gambling and Sunday closing laws, presenting a defense of crime as Missouri Republicanism.
Missouri farmers can profit from alfalfa as a cost effective feed alternative to bran. Experiments show a ton of alfalfa hay equals a ton of bran in feeding pigs, calves, and dairy cattle. Alfalfa improves soil nitrogen and yields, with best results on alkaline well drained soils. guidance covers soil tests, liming, sowing dates, seed rates, inoculation, and seed-bed preparation.
The secretary outlines upcoming discussion on harvesting time and curing method for hay, comparing hay value to other feeds. The note signals an agenda item from the Board of Agriculture, noting Sono as secretary.
Will Earl shot and killed his sister in law at Portegrs ville Aveust Li before fleeing and fatally shooting himself. The sister left a husband and six children, while Earl left a wife and six children. The crime, likely driven by alleged sinful conduct and possible insanity, ends in a suicide.
County court meets with all members present approving security to school fund bonds for Farmer Thurston Hindman Ramsey and others. Reports on road changes ordered or approved. Salaries, care payments, and security additions for various bonds. Grand jurors named for September circuit term.
A county court session approved multiple bonds and school funds, finalized relief payments, and set pay scales. Officers and clerks received services payments, and bids were opened for courthouse ceiling work. Notices announced licenses and adjournment to September 5, 1905, with local social notes and visiting residents.
Our correspondents report sickness in the area with Marion Greer currently ill from typhoid fever. J F Miller sold a fine bundle of textile to John F Berry of Marble Hill last week. Trace Creek Baptist Church has called Rev W H Bess to serve as pastor for the coming year. W B Wilkerson and family are at the stave factory on Perkins Creek. Mr and Mrs Thos Massy of Fredericktown visited Mrs Massys sister, Mrs M B Minter, there last Sunday.
Miss Nettie Sittes near Glen Allen and Marion Greer are seriously ill with typhoid fever. The new school building will be completed soon and classes start the first Monday in September under Prof. J. W. Deek. Local plans note a tice cream social and the prospect of a delayed Althea school due to construction and staffing.
Diarist records scarce news this week with visits by D J Bollinger to Frederick town to see a sick son and Mrs A Flinder visiting relatives in Madison county. Several residents ill recovering while others prepare homes. Sunday school at Kin dens chapel continues.
Dean Himtor requests excusal for absences during a sequence of meetings. Weather described as warm with occasional rain. Cooper family activities include moves toward McGee's Creek and mercantile plans. Joly Robins noted as country jockey with a knack for turning them. Dry Creek visits by Miles Rush and Rufus Rea's family. Wheat threshing near Grassy Perkins and Cane creeks mentioned. Mrs Cooper in poor health but hopes for improvement. Abernathy family visiting J. W. Myers. Funeral sermon for Grandma Eaker and Hays Baker memorials held by Rev. T W Cooper and Rev. Henry George. Protracted meeting near Gregory schoolhouse by Bro. Henry George shows many converts still engaged. Wedding bells toll as Arthur Baker and Ettie Moore wed at 4 pm at the Moore home. Bride from near Gaclanan, groom son of Albert Baker near Home. Congratulations extended to the couple.
A vague note cites a late action under general authorization by officials, referencing executive discretion and unspecified dates. The fragment mentions varsue and authority of a general, but details remain unclear and unsourced.
The sheriff of Bollinger County Missouri gives notice of a public auction on Friday September 15 1905 at Marble Hill Courthouse to satisfy an execution in favor of Nowell Shayleigh Hardware Company against L C Hawk. The bid covers 80 acres: southwest quarter of section 12 township 28 north range 10 east and southeast quarter of northeast quarter of section 32, with forty acres plus costs. Sale to be cash at the north front door of the courthouse.
Sheriff Conrad sells real estate in Bollinger county at Marble Hill courthouse to satisfy a transcript execution in favor of James M. Houston Grocery Co. against Ermest Camren. Property: Northwest quarter section six township thirty range nine acres as listed. Sale date Friday September 15 1905 during court session, 9am to 5pm.
In a concise exchange, Patrick, worried for his ailing wife, pledges to follow the doctor's fortnight plan. The physician grants a prescription with written directions, but Patrick challenges the doctor to provide the promised remedy first, asserting his determination.
The new bridge across the Mississippi at Thebes connects St. Louis with Southeast Missouri and other states, replacing ferry transfers and shortening schedules by about an hour. Two daily trains operate between St. Louis and points west and south with berths, sleeper services, and chair cars.
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