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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1903
Page
2
The fragmentary piece surveys diverse topics including race, editors' stances, coal pricing, scientific notes, literary jabs at Yeats and Kipling, Dutch stocks panic, age claims, Vanderbilt gifts, and a Massachusetts divorce case. It blends satirical observations with scattered quotations and contemporary curiosities.
The piece mocks sensational claims of a Kisht ness atrocity trial with 2000 witnesses and 60 lawyers, noting secrecy and lack of accountability. It compares public fuss to the noise of a steam car and questions the cost and value of such puffery versus real issues. It urges prudence in judging officials and media hype.
Fragmentary text mentions Lon Dillies owner and a puzzled scene with a strange phrase about a gereling and an atable boss, suggesting a garbled OCR capture of a local business item. No clear dates or entities beyond Lon Dillies appear.
William Astor Chanler, noted millionaire and explorer, announces his marriage to Minnie Ashley, a former Harvard associate and stage performer. The couple, returning from a honeymoon, will join New York society circles as Mrs Chanler enters the inner social set led by her husband’s prominent family background.
Missouri Doings reports indictments expected in a postal site fraud case. Grand jury examined over thirty witnesses last week with many in conspiracies. court convenes January 1 promising a sweeping inquiry. Alleged bribery figure may be charged if reports prove credible.
In the South Christmas replaces Independence Day observance with fireworks and demonstrations, while nationwide people prepare for year end celebrations. Colored communities spend their last dollars on crackers and rockets as festive season approaches.
Paul Carus in The Open Court recalls legends claiming Christ was born in a cave near Bethlehem and moved to a stable where animals worshiped him, while canonical accounts place the Nativity in a stable. The legendary cave inspired a church at the site, which stands as a lasting monument.
The article notes that many pol tan countries observe Christmas as a strict fasting day from sunrise to sunset, with even children denying food. It describes Christmas as a busy collection day for workers of all kinds, requiring the master of the house to carry money to appease a long list of visitors from dawn to night.
A compact survey traces Christmas traditions from Silesian beliefs about lawyers and thieves to mince pies baked with crust shapes to honor the manger. It notes the 4th century fixed date, French animal blessings, and nightly angel choirs near Bethlehem.
The text recounts a belief that a sacred tree in the forest of Lean inspired reverence in locals. It notes practices such as using boughs for oaths in 1630 courts, Britons planting it around villages, and Christmas customs. It mentions Rutlandshire beliefs, Western shires, and a bird lime reference from schoolboys. Deer are said to attack a small Polka.
A vivid description of Lima Peru celebrating Christmas with a long procession through streets. Thousands join in bright uniforms and Indian women with ribbons and flowers as loaded animals bear fruits and bells. Nighttime revelry and Nativity scenes adorn stands as the city feasts.
The piece reflects on Christmas joy while urging reverence for its higher meaning. It cites the biblical account of the birth of Jesus in a manger and the accompanying heavenly chorus praising peace and goodwill toward men.
Benjamin C. Aylor, noted Webb City millionaire mine owner, testified he feared Allen after threats and prior altercations. Allen, who had previously struck him, confronted Aylor in his office with a whip and sheriff’s officers reported a shooting occurred as Aylor defended himself.
Mrs. Matilda Addison was fined three dollars plus costs in Justice Qarother's court on a disturbance charge. Unable to pay, she was ordered jailed until payment. Deputy Frank Parish intervened, paying the fine from his pension and securing her release. John Robertacs, a murder convict, witnessed the case.
Kansas City Missouri report says Thomas B Hudspeth the hound breeder and fox hunter filed a Saturday suit in the Circuit Court against his nephew Clifton Hudspeth for 1000 dollars. Hudspeth accuses the nephew of poisoning the hounds and claims their value at 1000 dollars.
Gov Dockery received a telegram from Missouri colony residents in Phoenix at a social convention. Signed by John T Dunlap president and A B Arthur secretary the message sent greetings to Missourians in Phoenix and expressed memory of old home state and best wishes for the World’s Fair.
Mexico Missouri reports that State Senator M B R Biggs, who sponsored a bill for a state binder twine factory at the Missouri Penitentiary, was informed by Warden Woolfridge the factory will be ready about April 1 next year. Capacity cited is 10,000 pounds twice daily. machinery bought and 1,000 bales of hemp ordered from Progress Yucatan.
Edward L. Stone a 24 year old from Frederickstown Mo was hurled to death Saturday in a shafting accident at the glass works where he had been employed only a short time.
Mexico Missouri reports a severe snowstorm over Saturday and Sunday with much colder air. The local thermometer fell about 26 degrees Saturday, as the region endured record low temperatures and worsening travel conditions.
A heavy snow and sleet storm begins shortly before daybreak in St Joseph Missouri causing considerable disruption as conditions worsen. Roads become slick and visibility drops, prompting closures and travel advisories for residents and nearby areas. Local services adjust schedules amid the winter storm.
A formal notice warns that numerous delinquent corporations must file reports within days with penalties for late submissions. Each additional 30 days of noncompliance creates a new offense. Fines range from 60 to 200 dollars for failing to report and up to 100 dollars per day for antitrust affidavit violations, with possible charter forfeiture for continued noncompliance in St. Louis.
A headon crash near Brunewick Missouri at 11:30 a m between passenger train No 12 eastbound and freight train No 1 left conductor M W Evans dead. A windstorm knocked telegraph poles across the track delaying signals and the freight crew paused to clear the way. No 12’s engineers escaped as engines wrecked. N Mathias leapt clear as fire began. W Greenland Jr a Wabash civil engineer suffered a scalp wound. Wilson Median and John Hagon of Brunswick sustained internal injuries.
Cambridge report places the University of Missouri nineteenth among colleges by property value at 1.23 million dollars. Minnesota follows at 1.21 million, Harvard behind Stanford, Girard College three with 15.6 million, Yale at five million, with Le land Stanford commanding about 40 million.
The state of Missouri announced its delegates for the seventh annual National Live Stock Association convention to be held in Portland Oregon from January 11 to 16 1904. Delegates include Charles E B Leonard of Bellair David Rankin of Tarkio T J Wornell of Liberty H A Duncan of Osborne Turner McBain of Columbia C P Emmons of Mexico Hugh W Elliott of Hetiel James Young of Welch.
Washington report on a Missouri Society gathering held Saturday evening in St. Louis. Speakers Representatives Dartholdt and Lamar of Missouri and Judge Galeskamp, Surveyor of Customs, addressed the group. They focused on the World's Fair as the central topic of discussion.
Governor Dockery names four members to the Advisory Committee of the National Good Roads Association in Jefferson City. The appointees are E. C. Simmons Adolphus Busch Colonel M C Wetmore and E C Stanard of St Louis.
Ethel Curtis was sentenced to three months in the county jail after conviction for peace disturbance in Justice Smith's court. She reportedly took her infant child with her when she was locked up last week.
Brookfield Missouri First Presbyterian Church burned Sunday morning in a blaze believed caused by an overheated furnace. The church valued at $14,000 carried $4,000 in insurance.
Boonville was visited by Northern blizzard Saturday, one of the severest known by old residents. Traffic was practically suspended as the thermometer plunged from 50 to 10 degrees above zero and continued to fall through Sunday.
Master Olen Zomwall of Troy Missouri died last week after swallowing a grain of corn. He became seized with convulsions and died from the episode.
De Soto brake man James Cable was found dead on a box car atop his train at Averewald. An inquest found heart failure as the cause of death with the jury returning a verdict accordingly.
Jefferson City Missouri governor Dockery names Jobmecos to be coal oil inspector for Poplar Bluff in a routine cabinet appointment.
While visiting France, Ed Mund Clarence Stedman observes peasant greetings from pathside hats bowed as he passes. He initially wonders who they honor, then realizes the salutes come from locals unaware he is near a statue of the Virgin.
The Earl of Meath proposes London elementary pupils be removed to model country villages. Parents cover only food costs while the county council funds other expenses. The plan aims to give very poor children a chance at a healthier upbring and potential rural repopulation.
Dr Louis Duncan argues in a magazine that American technical education is overly technical. He says too much instruction harms imagination and that education should foster mental factories where a learner can visualize and continually reference a problem to work out solutions.
The figures show books produced per million inhabitants for several nations. Germany 54, France 344, Switzerland 38, Belgium 337, Italy 909, 300, Norway 262, Great Britain 175, Russia 85, and others. Periodical output per million favors the United States with 510, followed by Switzerland at 120.
Sir Robert Boak, aged 81 and one of the empire's senior lawmakers, retires after twenty five years on Nova Scotia's legislative council. He is honored with a knight bachelor title at King Edward's proclamation. Mason H. Gouge of Windsor, N.S., is appointed to succeed him.
A patient chain of ear exchange offers continues after a Western millionaire pays $5.00 for a former ear and a Hungarian miner from Hurley, Wisconsin, joins a doctor in discussing surgical options. The caller sought details on ear amputation, reportedly receiving a $1,000 offer, with the doctor noting little danger in the process. The man, unnamed by the doctor, sought further communication with a friend in the east before any procedure.
The article extols Malche, an Apache war chief in Oklahoma, as a standout character among Indians. It credits his influence with shaping Geronimo into a church member and praises Nalche as a kingly, honorable leader capable of fitting with educated white men, noting his three-year membership in the Dutch Reformed church and his struggle with whiskey temptation.
Gen Edward F. Jones, once lieutenant governor of New York, proposes to fund eye examinations for all Binghamton public school pupils and provide glasses or eye treatment for those in need. The donor, who became blind years ago despite top ophthalmology efforts, aims to improve student vision through city schools.
A report to the secretary of state details a delegate's campaign outlay totaling 45 cents. Of this, 15 cents bought four dinners for the delegate and double that amount funded a meal for his horse.
Hubbardsiog, Minnesota, with a port town population around 1,200, shows twenty-five residents aged eighty and above. The average age is about eighty-five years, with health solid for most, except two.
Patch work note reports Prem a pun at toed col. In Portamouth New Jersey Mr Jee Sema reset 700 boxes of strawberries sold at coverage of slow orectere.
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