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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1903
Page
1
A fragmented transcription from a period news page discusses Missouri public schools, labor, mining, and taxation debates. It mentions state superintendent W. T. Cansieron, education funding, and proposed free clothing and transportation for students. It also notes a Republican senator elect with Mormon associations and critiques of religious discrimination and party reform prospects nationally.
From the state capitol a historic senate contest in Jefferson City ended with Wi J. Stone chosen as junior senator from Missouri. Two nominations dominated the scene with Stone supported by one side and Karnes by the other. In the Senate Dickinson placed Stone in nomination while Sullivan and Miesbee backed Karnes. The House featured vigorous speeches and varied opinions as supporters praised Stone and opponents urged Karnes.
A Missouri governor invites all citizens to join a state celebration as debate swirls over a capital and supreme court building repairs. Lawmakers report 343 house bills and 178 senate bills introduced in thirteen days, with several measures advancing, including railway payroll rules and city primaries debates.
An explosion from a gasoline lamp ignited a fire in Caretheraville on January 18 causing about 83 000 in losses with little insurance. In Baut Prairie William Sweeny shot and wounded Robert Oomba on January 11 after Sweeny was coaxed to desert her husband. J W Bowser, a lumberman, was killed at Hansuf Station near Charleston on January 16. Jobo Barrett is charged, jailed, and the crime was carried out under cover of darkness.
A report from the Servina record birth rate notes farmer Johaon Steiner, aged 58, married to Martha at 25, who since nineteen peat have fathered 87 children including triplets, twins, and singles. Of these, 34 survive healthy, the 87th born on the day the father marked his 72 birthday, per local remarks and a testimonial for Ballard's Horehound Syrup.
A Chester Michigan postmaster cites a sudden attack on a little girl where unconsciousness followed choking. A dose of One Minute Cough Care reportedly revived her quickly and eased coughing, colds, influenza, sore throat, and laryngitis, with claims of improved breathing and oxygen flow.
A reflective youth speaks of dawns and dreams in a nostalgic, poetic monologue. The speaker contrasts youth with older figures and seeks guidance and clarity as morning light represents truth and awakening.
Our Correspondents Clippard reports on local movements and events including Mr WN Henley moving to Sikeston for a short time to work at Noor dag mill. L Huffman and son George are employed for D 8 Read this week. A wedding is anticipated in the vicinity. Mr and Mrs W Ness relocate from Leopold to Mrs Ness's brother A E Poinsett. Edith Reed visited Dora Spider. Martha Pifie visiting J D Fife in Blomeyer. Nora Morgan returns home after a visit at Clippard.
Dongola brief notes list residents and visitors including Mrs Roan Zimmerman who was ill but better, Mrs Lambert visiting, Charlea Conningham and family visiting parents Mr and Mrs Wanpler, several attendees at Ladd school closing, David Smith at Advaove, Dr W 8 Thorp in county seat, Theodore Graves visiting, the Murphy family visiting relatives, Peter Reveile at daughter Mrs Marion Stuckey Sanday, potential wedding hinted by Mixep Picketxs.
Local chatter notes William Carleton will start a stave factory soon. Mrs. Granville Wampler visited her daughter at Drom through Inetweek. Mrs Ford Zimmerman is ill. Rev I J Gaither conducted services at Friendship last Saturday and Sunday. Crites and Killian left town recently, promising to return. Workmen’s order box supper drew a full crowd with 27 boxes sold. G W Winchester resumes work on his house and plans to move in spring. Prayer meeting at Friendship seems neglected by Christians in the area.
Fragmentary item notes Barcott working timber next week for Williams Cooperage Company in a locality affected by illness. Mentions wealth and cold weather as context, but details are unclear.
A muddled OCR fragment reports social dances, school news, and local business notes. It mentions Jobe Harn hosting a dance, Mr. and Mrs Hi, Cale Snoday and Teahaagh of Ospe Gira Doan cutting timber, and James dig holding a Saturday trot. Pierce & Myrick plan a distillery. Mover Cooperage mill nears operation. Harvey Barker & Co prep a minstrel show. Sheriff King observed boat pens. Augusta Conrad finishes a term of school and is praised by patrons.
W B Beabaugh laments tough times with coal scarcity affecting the village. Blacksmiths like Amith worry about outlook while others report business activity. Seabaugh & Conrad Wood and Iron works face pressure as town contemplates changes. Typhoid cases shift local health and daily life. ministers announce meetings. Uncle Sam provides a new post-marking stamp and home improvements continue.
List of executors administrators guardians and curators who must exhibit accounts for settlement at the February term 1903. Court at Marble Hill Bollinger County Missouri begins Monday February 2 1903. All named must appear, make settlements, and pay costs as required by law.
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