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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
8
A fragment notes the Mayble Hill post office being entered as second class matter, indicating its mailing status designation at the office. The readable fragment provides no names, dates, or further actions beyond the classification.
Our Correspondents report health is good and winter may return. George Myers hosting Thursday night music drew a large crowd. Stella Barrette and Sadie Cullison were seen shopping in Suteville Saturday. Aunt Jane Myers has been ill but shows improvement. Albert Choat of Haskell Oklahoma visits his ailing brother W H Choat here. Grassy post office box supper hosted by the M B A drew a good turnout and everyone enjoyed. L A Darnell sold a span of fine mules recently. B L Vance plans to move to Brush Creek soon.
After spring we'll take a little winter weather when we have to as is the case at present. Born To Mr and Mrs CN Davis February 18 1911 a fine girl baby. The Patton telephone company seems to be prospering with news phones installed daily. Our young folks gave Boyden Davis a surprise party February 15 with a nice time reported. Grandma Stone who has been very sick is reported better. Robert Bennett of Knob Lick visited relatives and friends recently and was accompanied home by his cousin Stella Salvers. Misses Myrtle and Lydia Shrun will go to Will Mayfield College this spring. George Williams of Castor visited Ed Bennett Saturday.
Jesse Pickesi shines as ace Heney. Ford conducts business in Zulu Monday. The James expositions entertainments drew many attendees. John Reino of Greenwood recently bought a fine mare. Cooper’s Marble Hill venture occurred last week. Walker of Zalma visited his daughter Mrs. John Reimnen. Grover Buck’s Greenwood school tenure extended by two months. Valle Cooper hosted Will Mayfield College visitors. Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Scott a fine boy. Wilson Vivack moved to a farm recently. Gm.
Prof W A Davault was called to Laforge Sunday due to his daughter Eula s illness. Miss Ethel Hinkle visited her parents at Gipsy this weekend. Miss Lulu VanAmberg of Burfordville visits Rosemont hall. Rev Frank Carnett held services at Greenville Saturday and Sunday. Ministerial association meeting at the college chapel drew a good crowd. Girls Literary Society to meet Friday at 7 30 pm at the chapel. Jesse McCullough former student toured the school this week. Pearl Fullenwider visiting her parents. Alice Bruning and Baker enrolled this week.
At Little Creek the community reports several farmers have sown crops while Thomas Huskey has rented corn land. The notice highlights ongoing field work and rental arrangements in the local agricultural circle.
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A collection of community tidbits: land deals for A M Barrett and others, farm rentals and moves including J R Wadkins Medicine Co travel, Crader and Ramsey families, visits by Mrs Envinda Ramsey and Miss Minta, births of a girl to Roll Spa, school events at James and Lone Brut, church meetings led by Revs Virgin and Mouser, health notes and local entertainments, and assorted moves and happenings around Zalma, Marquand, and nearby areas.
The Fred ericktown Presbyterian church led by Rev Dr Jewell expects a new comfortable house of worship to be completed after winter. At Piedmont the Pres byterian church has voted to keep Rev Reeder as pastor and membership has nearly doubled during his tenure. Marble Hill will host services next Sunday with a sermon series on the Shorter Catechism by pastor A Dr Ion.
Friday February 17 saw Thornburg Public School host a large turnout for afternoon exercises. A noon dinner fed patrons as Lee Crader, the teacher, led a well prepared program of recitations and declamations. Pupils performed extraordinarily well and the community praised both teacher and students.
The St Francis drainage project in Clay county Arkansas is suspended as sub‑contractors quit. Wills & Sons of Malden Missouri may finish with a dry land boat amid controversy over the dredge. Landowners oppose the land boat while some engineers back the dredge as suited to levee work.
Humorous exchange notes that while an apple a day may deter doctors a daily onion keeps everyone at bay. The playful quip pokes at health and social habits with a lighthearted twist.
A fragment shows Mrs Pester dismissing a romantic request as she admits feeling cold and unsure about the suitor’s action while Mr Pester persists in a flirtatious line. The banter hints at a playful domestic scene with abrupt emotional shifts.
The Philadelphia Record defines ennui as a disease of the lazy, attacking those who tire of resting and seek no further activity.
After a spell of fine weather the area faces winter conditions and oats crops. John Masters Grover Reed and Mose Penturf visited W M Strong Sunday. Local trading surges as Mose Penturf buys the Ben Winters farm John Winters buys a farm and L J Grimsley sells mercantile stock to John and B F Winters. The Laflin to Dr Finney line is in operation. A couple of colored children stopped.
Extreme weather caused no service at the Presbyterian church in Lutesville last Sunday evening. The pastor thanked the community for kindness shown to him. Rev Wilson new pastor of the Whitewater group reports progress and feels encouraged.
The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church in Lucesville announces a bazaar and supper at the Opera House at 7:30 Thursday evening March 2. Come buy beautiful articles made or donated by friends and enjoy lunch or cream at the stand. No admission fee. Opera House Lucesville March 2.
The Death Angel visited the home of Mr and Mrs K V Kerns on Wednesday February 15 1911 and claimed their daughter Minnie in a sorrowful family notice. A friend offers comfort urging obedience to God and hope of reunion in a better world. May the Lord bless the family.
Notice is given that Jevere Texiammentary upon the estate of James Hsmith, deceased, is granted to the undersigned by the Probate court of Bollinger County Missouri bearing date the date of February. Creditors holding claims must exhibit them to the undersigned for allowance within one year from the date of letters or be precluded from any benefit. If claims are not exhibited within two years from publication they will be forever barred.
The Advance Telephone Company announces a partnership with Stewart Son McCormack of National Stock Yaris to provide daily live stock quotations and market conditions. Farmers can call their central office to access prices without subscribing, with weather forecasts also available after ten o’clock.
A survey of modern dental science outlines new methods and materials across fields. It highlights advances in minimally invasive techniques, digital imaging, and biomaterials transforming routine care and complex procedures.
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