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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1914
Page
4
The Jefferson City Democrat-Tribune editorial argues the Republican party in Missouri shows weakness and is discredited, while praising business leadership and fiscal efficiency. It cites immigration, governance, and public spending debates, noting a projected surplus and prudent administration under Democratic leadership.
Editor Jen P L Gordon states there will be no treasury deficiency from Democratic legislature appropriations. He asserts funds will cover all claims during the biennial period and notes that over one million dollars of legislative appropriations will not be used.
In the second Iowa district Henry Vollmer a Democrat was elected to fill the vacancy caused by Congressman Pepper's death. The Democrat plurality neared 2 to 1 while the Republican vote trailed the Bull Moose by about three to one. The outcome is viewed as a gauge of party sentiment.
Lutesville residents report Henry Elfrank visiting St Louis on Sunday. Andy Stickler from Jackson was in town Friday. R C Moore of Doniphan was in Lutesville Sunday. J L Mungle and family moved to the country on Wednesday. John W Bollinger has bought,
Mr Palmer moved in where Mrs Thompson lived Thursday. L. J. Grimsley of Laflin visited the city one day this week. Stallings of Whitewater viewed Will Henry between trains Sunday. Rev. Perkins to preach at Marble Hill Baptist Sunday. Some local youths reportedly entered Pep Teeters’s store Sunday night. William Welty of Whitewater visited Lutesville Monday. Residents down his way report good health. Kinder of Burfordville arranged for daughter Freda to enter high school in Lutesville. Davault and Elder Perkins solicited autos Saturday. Barks of near Scopus buried Saturday. Dobin, visiting his parents, returned home last Saturday. The son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Lattes was seriously injured Friday. A man offered a spoonish report and was admitted to hospital. Names of several local residents appear, with routine notices of movement and health.
Health is reasonably good with busy schedules. Families gather for a reunion numbering 22 at the Sipes home, while the school will close February 20 for an afternoon program. Mrs Dellinger suffered a serious porch fall, and Abigail Perkins, wife of R A Perkins, has died.
The obituary recalls a General Baptist mother of eleven, eight surviving, with funeral led by Rev G M Mouser at Union Hill Cemetery. The report also covers local life notes about Beartten-in-Law man and G P Broughton ranches, Pridy family work on fruit trees, and visits among Missouri settlers.
The western slope area enjoys fine weather as farmers consider sowing wheat and oats soon while delaying potato planting. Potatoes cost 80 cents per 100 pounds, onions at 2.50 to 3 per 100, signaling rising costs. Carl Westerman plans to market about 4000 sacks next week, working for Otto Pridy and Henry Liley. Mr. Wester-
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