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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1914
Page
4
Jim Brown, a Missouri farmer, sought expert advice from the state college farm management department to boost his income. Following guidance, he earned more money than ever before, a success he shares with other farmers in an article about profit increasing methods.
Elmer Sair, approved probation officer, outlines the Juvenile Court plan in Livingston County. The court handles offenses by under 17s except capital or penitentiary cases, can compel parental support, and may remove children from negligent guardians. The article cites Judge Pardoner and notes simple procedures to file complaints with local authorities.
Reports from Perryville note several horses dying from spinal meningitis amid local livestock trading. A fatal kitchen boiler accident in Esther injures and kills a toddler. Cape Republican notes the Panama Canal project in Southeast Missouri with dredging plans, a new power plant, and canal dimensions. Sheriff Sumners moves prisoners to the state pen. A string of local robberies in Girardeau area ends with multiple sentences.
A fragment notes two short men and one elfman as highwaymen in a crime scene description. All three reportedly wore masks during each robbery, suggesting an amateurish ring rather than seasoned criminals.
In Lutesville area news C A Walker traveled to St Louis and back. The Hahs family reports a baby ill with pneumonia this week while work continues on a new barn. Mr and Mrs Ben Whitener and Willie visited Tom’s family. Curtis Lae left for Paragould to see his father. Maude Picker of Colorado has visited Lutesville and returned toward Marquand. Mrs John Henley and children stayed with relatives near Latha, then returned home. Oscar Hahs aided the Kennett survey crew for a local project. Revs left for Plaid with Mr Hoens’s father Uncle Fred Reck accompanying.
The writ requires fians or other persons with custody of the child to appear before the court at least twenty four hours after issue for a summary hearing. The court may compel obedience by attachment. Offenders within the court's jurisdiction face confinement, with probation and reporting requirements instead of jail for some offenders.
A list of neighbors and relatives share an elegant time with Dor Clayton and families including Henry Schreier Geonie Royant Albert Sorener Merman Blinken Ben Schreier of Appleton and Dor Castll near Neelys Landing. Mary Formway dies aged 57 with seven sons and kin mourners gather at Thomas Formway home. Rev N Sherrow conducts funeral. Newt Mifenia hogs buyers. Sau nday visits by Doc Clayton and others. Andy Bollinger and son Leo in Litesville. Hetrme Hann.
Patton S E F Sharrock of Libertyville brought his father B F Sharrock home yesterday. Doubtful if “Uncle Ben” will see Patton again. Ma was 1 year old July 25, 1913. Born in Ohio, moved to Madison county Missouri in 1865, then to Patton in March 1573. Last Saturday Sug Skaggs on Castor river lost two fine horses from fodder. Will Robinson builds a new dwelling. Charles Fulton reported better.
Visiting at R Myerss Sunday Mr Myers enjoys company while in a wheelchair for seven years, often blue yet whistles to stay hopeful. The high school proposition was defeated 110 to 25 last Saturday. D McDowell lost his 22 year old workhorse. James Fulton sold his Apple Creek farm and seeks a new home. Will James traveled to St Louis for a rib operation after a sawmill incident. Anderson Statler’s horse visits George Grindstaff’s shop every Sunday, a local curiosity. Harry Kushman praises Patton post office. Will Dellinger from Patton grows cross eyed. straight gaze urged.
General Miles reports extreme misery in Bulgaria with thousands starving as winter advances. Men away at front, women and children toil for food, disease and exposure spreading. He urges prompt international relief, insisting Bulgarians deserve sympathy not blame for war’s costs and calling for aid to survive the siege of hunger and cold.
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