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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
1
Incumbent Hon. Robert A. Anthony announces candidacy for Judge of the Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit, pending Democratic party action.
The article notes Senator Hanna is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. It also mentions the trial of Ed Butler resulting in acquittal, and remarks that such a fact is surprising yet true.
The article suggests an imminent or already commenced conflict between Russia and Japan, describing a poorly managed confrontation that appears unlikely to be avoided and indicating the war may have started.
Coareman W. A. Dunn of this city calls a meeting of the Democratic central committee of the Twenty seventh judicial circuit at Bismarck on Thursday February 1 9 30 a m to fix time and manner of nominating a candidate for judge of the Circuit court.
One of the most appalling disasters in the history of our country was the burning of the business portion of Baltimore Maryland at the start of the week. The burned district covers about two square miles and the property loss is not estimable with figures ranging from 100 million to 200 million dollars.
The Democratic State Central Committee met in St Louis and fixed convention dates for the state ticket July 19 in Jefferson City the national delegates June 25 at St Louis Joplin and the Supreme Court judges nomination June 21 at St Joseph with places noted.
State Tribune reports Secretary of State Sam B. Cook will be renomined by a near unanimous vote early in the campaign. The Kansas City Star notes Cook’s unique position and broad popularity among factions, making his re nomination the most likely outcome.
A fragment notes Cook in Missouri politics standing out for reliability and memory of favors, contrasting with typical campaign traits and praising his steady character amid competition.
In Missouri the education budget nears eleven million for the last year with property value tax implications raising it above thirteen million. State school property totals exclude endowments at about 42.6 million, with public, private church schools and state institutions breaking down to 23.3, 15.7, and 3.77 million respectively. Endowment for public schools stands at 13.02 million, yielding about 740 thousand annually. Local taxation remains the main support. forty Counties should appoint a county superintendent to oversee funds, noting large forfeiture potential in St. Louis.
The Herald Banner shuts down amid derisive quips about its demise. Milburn Oklahoma Territory residents face a void as the paper folds after years of local advertising expenditures and courtly refusals to continue.
Health is good with few mumps. Mud hinders hauling as fires are lit for warmth. G W Stilts runs his mill and ground heavily Friday and Saturday. Dines Bess family visited Lodge last week. T J Minter visited relatives in Bessville Desloge and returned near Benton Ky February 5. Walter Sitzes family visited his mother February 1. This area likely votes dry. Best wishes to Toe Press and its readers OBSERVER.
The Hahn school house society hosted a Friday night event with music enjoyed by attendees. The Turtle school plans an entertainment for February 26 and the Fairview Sunday School continues to grow. Revs Slinkard and Swope led Nichols Chapel meetings yielding 40 to 45 conversions.
Misses Mary and Emma Allen of St Louis visit their parents Mr and Mrs Robert Allen near this place. The stave factory halts regular work due to boiler outage and muddy roads slow arrivals. D Welch moved into the former Price residence. Huskey sustains a sore hand after removing a mashed thumb nail. Curb Robinson welcome a baby girl born January 24. Rev Joseph Lessley spoke at Hickory Grove last Sunday. George Reutzeli works at Advance building a house for his son. Kaiser Brothers are progressing well.
Charley Barks of Glen Aflen works at the local factory while Litthe Miss Play Caldwell returns home after visiting Aunt Mrs. Thomas Husley. Prof Hunziker’s class advances but Farn work stalls due to poor weather. Ray Huskey rejoins school after illness.
Weather disruptions leave fences damaged and barns blown down as Jeff Statler injures his hand on a nail while caring for stock. Miss Josie Statler travels to Jackson. Miss Myrtle Druin returns from Cape Girardeau. Rev. Seabright and Rev. Charlton preach. Dr. Blaylock to attend court in St. Louis on February 17. Born to Daniel Crites and wife a girl on February 5 weighing 11 pounds. Two Boys.
Health is good in town after a rain and wind storm last Saturday night. No major damage. soil blown south. Several locals and visitors mentioned including Joseph Minter and daughter, J. A. Berry, Claude Zimmerman with measles, Penny of Poplar Bluff, and Mr. McLinn heading to St. Louis. A new boy arrived to William Hamell and wife. The Modern Woodman Camp meets next Saturday night. The wolf story lingers as a local phrase.
Wanted trustworthy man or woman to manage a solid financial house in this county and adjoining territory. Earn $20.00 straight cash plus expenses paid weekly from headquarters. Expenses advanced, permanent position. Address Manager 606 Monon Bldg Chicago.
The Fredericktown Trust Company becomes the region’s richest in this area with a capitalization of half a million dollars. Perry County approves a new S100 courthouse with construction to start soon. Madison County Democratic committee sets May 21 primary to nominate county candidates and backs Folk for governor. Swamp land sold at the courthouse for 251 dollars with a first mortgage noted. Cape Girardeau communities report isolation from outsiders. A Stoll’s store fire leads to quick action by Dr. Cannon who smothered flames with his coat. Fourteenth district GOP assigns May 10 convention to pick a congressional candidate and endorses Roosevelt for president, Walbridge for VP, Nortonis for governor, and Judge Snider for state chair. Local reports recount saloon violence and social unrest as towns seek sobriety and better county officials. The article also highlights corn cob pipe production and a Missouri Department of Agriculture effort with prize money totaling 1000 dollars for white and yellow corn, best exhibits, and yields, with exhibition at the World’s Fair.
Franklin county contributes eight ears of corn weighing 15 pounds for the state corn show. The display, part of the Missouri World's Fair Commission event at the Missouri Building in St Louis, runs February 16 to 18. The corn variety used for the famous Missouri Meerschaum pipes is featured.
A no. 5 southbound news agent, disturbed by the ride, passed bottles to passengers concealed in seats. Passengers evaded detection until a high railroad official watched. Conductor ordered the agent off the train at De Soto after a tense protest.
The De Soto Press cautions young men about petty theft by confessing a minor past lapse and urges readers to learn from it. It warns that eyes watch those out late and in idle places, implying consequences for indecision and temptation.
Obituary notes Lenora Cabbage Barnes born October 31, 1879 near Zalma Bollinger County. Daughter of Dr J C and Mary Cubbage. Married Pleas Barnes December 25, 1898. Survived by husband, mother, three brothers, one sister, and three siblings, with one infant child. Four children born, three predeceased. Funeral details not listed.
The assignee of the estate of J. D. Williams will, on Monday March 11 1901, apply to the Circuit Court of Bollinger County Missouri for a diem charge from the firm to cover administration costs. The notice declares the action and date of application.
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