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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1902
Page
1
Local town notes reflect political tensions, editorial commentary, and public meeting reports. The Benton Record discusses senators, gubernatorial mentions, and a controversial interview. Community lectures, agricultural board aims, and regional notices are summarized with emphasis on local figures and venues.
The Atlanta Constitution reports Senator Quay rebuking the notion of a merely symbolic party platform and urging colleagues to redeem pledges, while Conger ends the year for holidays and Slate awaits a gift in this tense political moment.
A child recalls a bright winter’s day described in Sunday school and yardbirds. The narrator notes a bluebird on a telephone wire, a sparrow, and a mockingbird singing as a river and wind shape the season. At home, mother quarrels with father over his smoking and posture by the mantle.
A Chicago physician endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children of all ages and all bronchial afflictions. The tablet claims it is non-narcotic and safe for unprofessional hands, recommended universally as a panacea. Sold by Chandler Witmer in Lutesville and Dr D M Witmer in Marble Hill.
An old Benton Record joke recounts a street chat about the freight paying crowd, naming wholesalers distillers and retailers as loud positions in a parade of hats canes and noses. The piece pivots to humor about a Midwest railroad conductor and a passenger’s quip about travel time between Vanduser and Cape Girardeau.
Harry Dackwell aged 25 died early yesterday after a coughing fit at his home in the presence of his wife and child. He had a slight cold days prior and ignored it until a fresh coughing spell proved fatal. A physician was summoned but he died before arrival.
C A Bennett a wealthy Wayne County figure died in a St Louis hospital on December 15 from cancer. The item warns local youths of dangers of rail riding after a fatal incident involving a 14 year old in Williamsville. The piece also notes Wilson leasing the Piedmont Banner, a planned $50,000 stock company to ship ore to China earning $10 to $14 per pound, recent burglaries in Bismarck, Hobos in Greenville, a fatal freight accident, and a mysterious loud explosion near Williamsville with multiple explanations.
John Thele about 24 died near Laflin as a Catholic. Bereaved family has community sympathy. Six of John Luke's children suffer grippe. Miss Ancie Nenningotte ill. Win Thele returned to St Louis after his brother's funeral. John W Price rode Sunday on a new saddle pony. Miss Hannah Tenholder ill with pecuniary fever. School to close Wednesday for four weeks vacation. Sweet Sirsey.
Tallent reports health good and progress at the local school under Prof. Mayfield. W Hawn prepares to build a dwelling. Jacob and Noah Hawn purchase 260 acres of iron land. Families visit neighbors and plan prayer and song at Point Pleasant church. Wishing readers a merry Christmas and a happy New Year from Lorrie Der.
W C Wockner, an aged Toowoomba resident, reports relief from a two month sour cough after using Chamberlain s Cough Remedy. He praises its curative effect and recommends others try the medicine sold by Chandler Witmer in Lutesville and Dr C M Witmer in Marble AAAI.
The notice notes pleasant weather around Clippard and mentions a big task or effort described as a bog-killing time. Readers are invited to enjoy the current conditions as work proceeds locally.
Mrs N Proffer, ill but improving after typhoid, news of John H Proffer’s December 12 death, burial in Burke cemetery, and condolences. Thanksgiving and Christmas goodwill shared as families plan trees, gifts, and well wishes. Local updates include Judge F M Snider, butchered porkers, and residents Nora Morgan, Mra Poinsett, and Slinkard family moving to Cape Girardeau for railroad work.
Banter from the column notes health rain and mud in the county two slave showeries rising on Little Whitewater with timber values boosting circulation. A daughter of Mr and Mrs Logan Strong died on December 13. Local commerce includes Geo W Mayfield’s thriving store and Bad Grindstaff’s sawmill. Uncle David Bolliger and grandson Avery visited the county seat. Sam Shell the book agent passed through. A letter mentions a health cure claim for dyspepsia using Herbine at Dr C M Witmer’s Marble Hill store.
A sleet filled Sunday slows farm work as residents report wet conditions. Local figures including John King, James Seabaugh and others ship fat hogs, while Umph James and Arthur Baker hunt on Tatite River without success. B. H. Boltinger travels to work on baginers. Mrs. James Richardson of nearby area mentioned.
Brownwood visitors at the Richards family home on Inet Friday while Miss Anna and Mrs Ed visited. Grant traveled to Lutesville Saturday. A local agent sought $1,000 loan but outcomes unclear. Zalma Lodge A O U W elected officers Hy Jamioon Master Workman Bb Foreman H Papa Overseer J Zimmerman Guide Let 8 Recorder G A Conrad Financier B H Boninger Receiver. Three applicants initiated. members held a social gathering. Christmas is expected next week with editor invited to share goose. editorial humor about modern business style.
Christmas cheer arrives as Dock Tallentos moves near Burfordville and D M Newell buys a traction engine for mill work. locals report stave bolt prices, a minstrel show planned, a wedding near Christmas, debates halted by rowdy youths, and a busy shop scene with H J Lincoln considering a hotel venture.
Letters testamentary for W. F. Kinder were granted December 8, 1902, by Bollinger county Probate Court. Creditors must file claims within one year to receive benefit, or be barred after two years. Also includes anecdote of A J Snell from Summer Hill, N Y praising Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy after stomach pains, sold by Chandler Witmer and C M Witmer.
A 1901 advertisement touts Ballard s Soon Liniment as a constant family remedy for burns cuts and bruises and Ballard s Horehound Syrup for hoarse coughing breathing problems. Endorsed by Druggist Henry C Sterne and retailers Dr OC M Walmer and others with prices listed and a testimonial about repeat purchases. A separate notice seeks a trustworthy manager for a salaried position with weekly pay and expense allowances in Chicago.
A weather forecast warns sudden changes threaten home health and urges keeping One Minute Cough Cure at hand. Madison Georgia writer E W Wise credits the remedy with restored health and life. The ad touts the product for bronchitis pneumonia and throat issues, claiming it clears phlegm and soothes membranes.
Miss Jennie Limbaugh daughter of Joseph and Susan Limbaugh was laid to rest December 10 1902 in the home cemetery after a year of suffering. Born August 3 1878 she died December 4 1902 at 24 years 4 months and one day. She sought climate in California with her brother Arthur but died there. She had joined Evangelical Lutheran church and bore strong faith in Jesus. She leaves a mother four brothers and one sister. Her sister Hattie preceded her in death. Both are now at rest with the Lamb.
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