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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
8
Readable fragments describe a local event with mentions of people and places but lack clear actions or outcomes. The text resembles a partial newspaper item and emphasizes names and locations without a complete narrative or date. Further context is needed to identify the main subject and result.
The report lists visits and gatherings including Will Smith and family visiting Mrs. McMahan, several Welker relatives returning home to Cape Girardeau Fredericktown and other nearby places, and various guests such as President Gray staying with Rev. J. M. Welker. Rainy weather and hopes for winter appear amid the social notices. Ethel Mabuece returns to Laitesville for school. Roscoe McCollum and baby from Cedar Rapids visit relatives. Mrs. Joe Davenport recovering.
A fragment from a rural newspaper item recounts a quote dialog about a child dying from drinking too much water. The exchange features dialect, humor, and a regional voice, with a muted note on the tragic cause and community reaction.
A playful exchange between a wife and husband includes a dressing table gift for her room and a safety maor for his shaving stand. The judge narrator notes their tender humor about past gifts and future fits.
Early Sunday the Pred Buckner livery barn burned losing bogwies, harness, plows, feed and about 84.00 in value with no insurance. Fire origin unknown. Otto Phelps moved from Wayne county last week. Constable G B Kinder visited his sister at Cape Girardeau. A singing party occurred at N W Truffan’s. Hi Blanken hosted a party for the young folks. Albert Allen moved to B S Snider’s farm near Laflin. deaths noted.
Health improves as E L Gaither and family visit Rev T J Gaither in the area. James Davis returns home from Malden after working there. Uncle John Fee says the union will stay. Committee to meet Monday January 4 to arrange building a mill. Farmers say they deserve a grain mill.
Ground cheaper than we are vetting it now. Mr and Mrs Md Hendricks visit Mr Hendrick's mother Mrs James Samners for several days. Mr and Mrs William Imoan welcomed a baby boy. Judge Monroe Hindman appears on the play list. Albert Allen moved to the BWM pS. Mrs John Carr and baby visited her mother Mrs T J Garther New Year day. John Hopkins sold cattle recently. Timothy from Missouri University paid a pleasant call. Webster Davantt, ex student and grodmate of W M College, visiting from St Louis medical college. Ten new students entered this week: Fred W Poulman of Hilderbrand, Joseph Wright Lowndes, Grover C Newell Marble Hill, Harvey Hanners, John W Cook, Coy I Mayfield. Miss Theodoccia Welker and Dora Bess Marble Hill Harris Valle Cooper Grassy. News scarce this week, I will ring off and come again.
WW. M. C. Notes report that students have returned after a vacation and are preparing for the second quarter exams. Misses M. Ford and Lena Farnsworth returned with holiday visits, Miss Tula Ramsey came back from Eldorado, NL, and Homer Williams, a former student, is now in the law department.
In Bexsrville Rev Barrett preached at the Ridge Sunday and parishioners expect to dedicate the church on the third Sunday in June. William Coombs, Francis Watts, Jim Garner and Abner Venable are with their father who is very sick. King Tinnin and family visited Dan McLean. Mrs Susan Watts and daughter visited Otto at St Marys. Mr Lincoln and family visited Gil Smith and Mrs Smith. Several of the Ridge young folks were mentioned.
Poem by Walt Mason contrasts plain fare with a rich man’s worry. The speaker boasts a plentiful meal including steak greens cake pie cheese ham peas and more. The verse lightly satirizes luxury and comfort versus anxiety in wealth.
A St Louis Times quotation critiques gender stereotypes and social norms. It questions pay practices and responsibility, noting shifts in wealth, debt, and influence. The piece blends ironic observations about men, women, and societal expectations with wry commentary on behavior and debt.
Missouri State Superintendent urges January 15 meetings at all country schoolhouses to assess needs and plan improvements. Focus on economic social sanitary and educational status, with emphasis on how to improve country district schools. Invite school boards teachers pupils parents and education supporters to publicize and report back with results.
The Thrice-a-Week World proclaims impartial reporting and prompt, full coverage. It markets itself as the nation’s greatest ITA type newspaper, aiming to deliver accurate news irrespective of party, with a subscription offer combining The New York World and The Press for one year.
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