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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reports praise for Campbell and his paper in the Hagoutiye committee note. It references editorial leadership, editorial staff, and supportive observers while noting print culture and public esteem surrounding the publication.
From the State Capitol comes a chaotic scene as printers rush to keep up with bills while critics accuse Republicans of obstruction and partisan resolutions. The piece condemns lobby influence and notes accusations against lawmakers, with debate over education text books and fiscal measures shaping the session.
A Monday night gathering in Jefferson County aimed to mobilize Democratic support and discuss public sentiment on Governor Dockary Fe and the Biggs proposition to stabilize twine. Farmers in Minnesota and Kansas reported favorable twine prices, while the factory project yielded about 50,000 in sales. a reciprocity medical proposal from Weaver of Jefferson County sparked debate on out-of-state medical licensure.
In Jackson term the grand jury returned seventy bills of ladictment against Cape County offenders. Dexter plans to dispose of the electric light plant as municipal ownership shows failure. Congressman Vandiver introduced a bill to build a wagon and foot bridge over the St Francis river at St Francis Arkansas. Hoo Houck’s Cape Girardeau family left for Cab to escape winter. first vacation in twenty years. J W Braenock, yard worker for St Louis, Iron Mountain railroad, died after a coupling accident January 10, leaving a wife, son, mother and two brothers. Morehouse fight breaks out during a dance as Marshal Taylor and Deputy Lance confront three Hill brothers. Lance killed and Taylor wounded. Reverend Carlisle P B Martan endorses Ballard’s Horehound Syrup for phlegm and cough. advertised price 25c, 50c, and $1 bottles at Dr OC Witmer’s Marble Hill Mo.
An 800 proof claim by H A Tisdale of Summerton touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles after twenty years of suffering. The testimonial asserts relief from bleeding itching and burning and promotes the salve as a universal remedy for skin diseases and wounds.
The firm plans to resume full stock with a wide assortment of goals in their line and promises fair and honest dealing. They aim to win patronage from old customers and will offer heating stoves in perfect condition from their warehouses at reduced prices. They will relocate to a new site opposite the old store soon.
A front of fragmentary items reports on local commerce, farming, illness, and social events. Mentions Jack Lincoln buying on viololiy, hauling bolts, mules sold by Isaac Shell, the Baker grist mill, Rev. J. A. Russell elected chaplain, T. P. Francis at Baptist services, cattle sales, and several illnesses and arrivals. Also notes box supper, school progress, new postmaster Robert Baltic, and a rumored marriage of Gov Headrick and Mrs McNew.
The community reports muddy roads. A surprise birthday party for Manuel Monning drew a merry crowd Saturday night. Young folks visited Miss Katie There and Miss Mary Fisher, a Marble Hill tailor, attended church at his place. Jacob Richt plans a future partnership on his Leopold farm after finding good corn ground. Mina Edith Reed visited Minn Anote Finney Sunday afternoon. Peddlers passed through Saturday en route to Kennett. Emma Clippard visits Charley Newninger’s often, a sign of local social ties. Old Man hints at reasons for the visits.
Died on the 14th instant, Mrs. Frederick Shrom, four years in suit. She belonged to the M. FE. Church and leaves a husband and five children, who have our sympathy.
Fragmentary local items report schoolhouse bell gift, teacher and pupil activity, a public entertainment planned for the last day, residents visiting kin, a stock doctor keeping busy, and small trades like buggy sales. Names include John Adam Seabaugh, Gli Seabaugh, Prof Lyorly, John Masters, Mrs Lyorly, Mayfield, W R B Sewbaugh.
fragmentary note mentions Mrs. Joba Jsvkson and illness. no clear event or complete names to establish a full summary.
Scarce at present as seasons alternate. Jack O Kelley of Patton bought males last week. Samuel Feltingbarger carries St Louis mail between Zalma and Latesville. R James shipped hogs to St Louis. Charles King visited Stoddard County. Sheriff A King bought stock feed. Jobo King built a new sidewalk from tiestore into Zalma. H Adame of Cairo, Mt visited. Laban Green recovered from smallpox and resumed duties. Mrs James A Single and RK James quarantined but remained healthy. William K Whitener looked after farm interests near Zalma. Zalman Cornet Band expands to nine instruments. M B Helton leads. Two Masons initiated at the Masonic hall last Saturday. all members invited for Friday night to February. Work to third degree.
Winter arrives in earnest with snow and ice as local notices recount social visits, illnesses, and movements. George Moore of Glen Allen and Ray Hoskey health ailing. families from Cape Girardeau and Jacksonnat travel, attend services, and attend store progress amid bad weather. A bear sighting spurs neighbors to arms while footbridge and distillery plans surface. school progress under Prof. J N Robbins is noted with two months left in term.
A late week note column reports on local happenings including Miss Daisy and Miss Katie Tweddle visiting from Sikeston, Francie Bridges and a boy rumor, J N Cook teaching candy-palling, a new smokebouse, barber shop patrons with long whiskers due to illness, a January 4th wedding of James Austin and Minnie Esten, Mrs Emanuel Cook’s illness, W F Hapnera’s visit, D M Newell’s sawmill move, and Noah Chainer attending medical college in St Louis as Marion keeps watch.
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