Prolific 19th Century Dispatches Highlight War Rumors and Local Affairs
A collage of era items reports death of widow Augusta Grant in Washington County and shifts in newspaper ownership. Notes on World’s Fair, crop yields, tariff debates, and political contests in St Louis hint at a tense national mood. Local incidents include a near-fire at the Cape Democrat office and mutual insurance savings, with Venezuela crisis and Monroe Doctrine anxieties foregrounded. Ballard's Horehound Syrup advertisement ends the page.
Vote on Judges Supreme Court at the retreat election
The official vote on candidates for judges of the Supreme Court follows election results. Democrats Vaillant 270,081. Plurality 44,884. majority 28,206. Pax 271,485. Plurality 42,071. majority 27,019. Burgess 271,214. Plurality 42,054. majority 26,762. Republicans fighee 228,307. Lamm 228,664. Whyberk 288,442. Sociatinte Gibbons 6,486. Blank 6,081. O Hare 4,090. Prohibitioniste Robinson 4,945. Orr 4,901. Bates 4,808. Public Ownership Meriwether 8,858. Cardwell 4,220. Smith 3,108. Social Labor Wipperman 069. Redpick 802. Howard MM. Allied Party Richey 2,841. Bas 1,804. Taylor 1,771.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Supremeourt
Vaillant
Pax
Burgess
Repulicans
Favorite Family Remedy Cited In Various Letters
A collection of letters praises Ballard's Snow Liniment and Chamberlain's remedies for dyspepsia stomach troubles and cramps. Testimonies mention Dr. Witmer in Marble Hill and Chandler Witmer in Latentville, urging trial and recommending cures for indigestion and colic. Local notes reference a Caribbean political incident and a party-goer using a digestive remedy to attend festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adh
Ace Ballard
A.J. Snell
Chamberlain
N.Y
Chandler & Witmer
Latenville
GC. M. Witmer
Marble Hill
V. GW. Atkinson
W Vaenya
M. McAnally
Setting a Lively Pace in Conkey's Home Journal
The Chicago magazine continues to surprise with high quality stock and content at five cents. The December issue features a striking color Christmas cover and a notable piece by Congressman B. Landis on Uncle Sam in the Philippines. It also expands departments for mothers and daughters with practical lessons in lace, embroidery, millinery, dressmaking, and table setting for all occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conkey’s Home Journal
Chicago
Kcene
B. Landis
Ind
Jon
Uncle Sam
Philipines
Goughing Spell Causes Death of Young Man
Harry Duckwell aged 25 died at home after a severe coughing spell following a cold. His wife and child were present when he choked and died before a physician could arrive. Advertised remedy Ballard’s Horehound Syrup offered locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Duckwell
Batttle
Duckwell
Lotis Globe Democrat
Ballard
OM. Witmer
Marble Hill
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed by Resident
An aged Toowoombas resident favorably attests to Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a two month severe cough. The testimonial, dated 04, praises its curative effect and urges others to try the medicine. Chandler Witmer and Dr G M Witmer are named as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Promare
W. G Wockner
Mn Woeknen
Chandler & Witmer
Sille Wed
Lead mining record and county fair plans in 1901
The Fredericktown Democrat-News reports the first 1720 lead mining record for Mine La Motte with waterworks and electric lights approved. Dec 1 1901 output estimated at 268,860,000 pounds of lead ore valued at $0,334,000. Other items include a juvenile death accident, jail escapes, arson, smallpox, a jail suicide attempt, and notes on county fair efforts in Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Fredericktown
Democrat-News
Ttio
Mise la Motte
How to Treat a Troublesome Gorn and Sprains
Instructions describe boiling, paring a troublesome corn without drawing blood, then applying Chamberlains Pain Balm twice daily with five minutes of rubbing. A corn plaster is advised for a few days to protect the shoe. Aga general liniment for sprains bruises and rheumatism sold by Chandler Witmer in Latesville and Be CM Witmer Marble Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler & Witmer
Latesville
CM. Witmer
Marble Hiil
Our Correspondents Close Friday For Vacation
Our correspondents announce school will close Friday for Chrisman vacation. The B I Society will meet Friday night. Professor Hendershot travels to Marquand again this week with his entertainment group to Puxleo on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. I. Society
Hendershot
God
School progress report and holiday closure notice
The school reports steady attendance and good progress with several new students expected after holidays. The Alathaxetian society met last Friday with a well rendered program. Mia Wingo has returned. School will close Friday for one week’s vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Wingo
Weather Disputes and Local Visits in Glen Allen
Reports from Glen Allen note disagreements over current weather and a preacher scheduled for Sunday night at Kassell’s place was delayed by inclement conditions. Local residents Mia Stevens and daughter Ethel visited Marble Hill Mayfield Smith Academy. Several residents, including Manuel Masters of Marble Hill, were in town, and J N Kirk moved to Bowman place recently. J A McGlothin repaired his store doors after a brief vacation. Marquanarn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe” Kassell
Luterwile
Mia
John Stevens
Ethel
Mayfeld- Bmith Academy
Marble Hill
Jamoa Belcchamber
Manuel Masters
J. N. Kirk
Bowman Place
J. A. McGlotnlio
Local Notes and Social Roundup Year’s End
Rainy weather and illnesses mark a busy village stretch. John Thele of pear Lailin is ill with pneumonia and fever while Grandma Schatenburg slowly recovers. Miss Hannah Tonholder visited Miss Rachel Finney Sunday, Uncle Charley Nenninger hosted a candy pull Monday the eighth. Elmer Clippard sprained his ankle last week, Joseph H. Price works at the Lotesville quarry for Biggs and Turley, Herman Elfrink of St. Louis visits. Twelman plans a move to Leopold, H. Dierken busy taking Christmas cigar orders, John G. Fisher carpentry for A. Holabof. Best wishes for Christmas and New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thele
Pear Lailin
Grandma Schatenburg
Hannah Tonholder
Rachel Finney
Charley Nenninger
Elmer Clippard
Joseph H. Price
Lotesville
Biggs & Turley
Herman Elfrink
St. Louis
Buchanan social notes and local unsettled details
In Buchanan the usual social items appear with remarks on a factory partly out of order. Robert Barrett hosted a party for local youth Saturday night. Mrs J A Berry returned home to Glen Allen. H Ward of Ares and Mise Madde Wiggins united in marriage last Wednesday. Maydeld plans a move soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barrett
Young Folke
J. A. Berry
Glen Allen Bastwick
H. Ward
Ares
Mise Madde Wiggins
Local News From Sopo And Nearby Areas
Dissolution of a partnership near Little White Water in Sopo. marriages and visits noted. Residents discuss weather, cold rain, mud, and nearby communities like Dongola and Drum. Property transactions include Jobo Shell buying A H Jones property and Andy Winchester purchasing Shell property. Christmas events planned at Killian school with tree and short program on December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little White Water
Sopo
Albert Ohoas
Harry Deb
Mer Ohomt Boylog
Nor Anderson
Eryulpelas
Grace Suetta
Mia
Carleton
Chas
Bagby
Sod Willig Brown
Kentucky
Seaford Marine White
Scott
A. H. Jones
Andy Winchester
Shell
Hee Haa
Killian
Christman
W. B. Limbaugh
Warren Johnson
Sedgewickville
Territory Letter From Hugo J T Beo 1908
Jaxuaay writes from a developing territory noting health, weather with two light fronts, trees green, town population about 2,500, many new buildings, Frisco railroad machinery expected, expanding business, plentiful work, but surrounding country undeveloped and Indians farming little. Stock raising remains main industry.
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Hugo
J. T
Beo
Eprren Mansie
Priss
Dean
Frisco Railroad Company
Resolutions on the Death of Superintendent Jacob A. Lutes
The congregation mourns the loss of Superintendent Jacob A. Lutes and extends heartfelt sympathy to his household. Resolutions express condolence, hope for reunion in a better world, and request publication of the memorial to Lutesville and Marble Hill papers.
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Wuankas
Jacob A. Lutes
Fathierlees
Lutesville
Marble Hill
Larren
Lures
Hans
Remembered Lutes as devout teacher and friend at Lutesville
Jacob A. Lutes of Bollinger County born January 28 1868 near Lutesville died November 29 1902 at his brother in law H W Winters home near Lutesville. A devoted member of the Methodist Church South he served as Superintendent of a Sunday school and traveled with church work. He was a well educated man who taught in county schools and attended Mayfield Smith Academy and State Normal School of Cape Girardeau. His many virtues included kindness to others and a love of reading to his parents in youth. His memory remains with those who knew him. Exxor M Winters
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Martin
Madison County
Shorty
Cape County
Helter
Fredericktown
Jacob A. Lutes
Lutesville
Bollinger County
H. W. Winters
M. Lutes
Ue M. E
Point Pleasant
Kutea
Lhird
Mr. Bates
Tanard
Mayferd-Smith Academy
State Normal School of
Cape Girvaleat
Jones’ Commercial ‘College of
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Marble Hill Press
Dra
Provident Grant
Washington Cty
Beart Disenas
Raswmer Bawox
Bentinel
Jay Davidson
the Evening Journal
Republicen
Jerusalem
Welker
J. A. Bussell
Aho
Lousiana
Doonery
Tas
Cape Democrat
Adama Enys
Tamar
Bollinger County Farmers’ Mutual Aid Society
Gruman
Venezuela
America
Puerto Cabello
Deway
Henry C Sterne
Deugylet
Seulisburg
Wisconsin
Warlen
Caribbean
Dewey
Kaiserheber
Mania Bay
Atlanta Constitution
EB. H. Foater
Berest
Galt Lake City
C. M. Witwer
Europe
Santa Claus
J.C. Clippard & OO
Laflin, MO
Southeast News
Doniphan
Wright Brothers Hardware Company
Willie
F. R Newberry
Jacksen
Unpe
Bollinger
Daniel
Greenville
Dante
Poplar Bluff
Alphonso Cordeaux
Jackson
Republic
Flat River
United States
Edward B. Riggs
Souther
Jones Evans
Marshal Amgardt
Cape Girardean
Abelcaidle Cleach
Jefferon City
Malden
Oran
Nagel
Maershal Armgardt
Jackevo
Benter
Jack Smith
Dan Simpson
Sibesion
Bia
Simpson
Smith
Sikeston
Jackson Hotel
Blaire Harrison
Iri R. Hicks
Pusuieminea Co
Locust Street
Glen Allen
Marquanarn
Leopold
Buchanan
Dongola
M. Witmer
Geo
K. Clark
Bollinger County Bank
F. M. Wells
U. D, Rhodes
Missouri
Rookrt Dium
WITME
WELLS
GRO
Clark
Brave LT
Fred
Clippard
Cincinnati
Nice
Taylor & Dunn
W. K. Chandler
Marble" Hill
Bhs
Metory
Bier
M. Winters
Cipetin
Haly
Sammuangien
Ropa West
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