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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1903
Page
1
Jumbled reminiscence and chatter describe neighborhood strife and a failed effort amid talk of a boom's collapse. The narrator recalls a self harm anecdote and reflects on changes, doubt, and social tensions within the community during uncertain times.
JF J Hendershot attended putheast Missouri Baptist Min Institute at Oran last week. Friends among ministers and Mayth Academy advocate preserving the school, noting Bollinger and surrounding counties have shown little support. The St Francis Baptist Association owns the institute. move or closure would harm Southeast Missouri church efforts and the school’s future.
An editorial lauds the Missouri State Fair for eliminating gamblers and immoral displays. It credits a 1902 era achievement in the West as proving a clean fair can be educational and financially viable despite severe weather including a damaging opening day windstorm.
A fragment describes the 1902 Missouri State Fair noting the second annual state fair with exhibits shown without concessions for amusements or saloons. It mentions orderly grounds, ejection of intoxicated attendees, and a focus on visitor study sans crime distractions.
Fredericktown resident M V Pibor owns a clock brought from North Carolina to Upper Louisiana in 1800. The clock, 80 feet 4 inches high, may be exhibited in the Missouri Building via the Missouri World’s Fair Commission. The commission will cover freight and will stage a wheat exhibit using two bushels from growers, with transport and prep expenses paid in the grower’s name. Warren Williams, St. Louis, June 27, 1903.
Governor Dockery of Jefferson City announces reappointments to the State Board of Agriculture for three years each: John W. Gill of Chillicothe Alexander Muitlard of Richmond F H Hess of Wolf Creek Al Nelson of Lebanon and J J Gourat of Bollinger County. He also names George Peake of Bethany and Paul Limerick of Savannah as Coal Oil Inspectors for two year terms from date.
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a cure for constipation biliousness and liver troubles. It claims the pills do not gripe or irritate the stomach and bowels but gently stimulate secretions and strengthen them. Sold by Dr. M McAnally.
Wheat harvest winds down as farmers plow corn. Sheriff has been patrolling the county. Rev W A Davault preached Mrs Susie Jones funeral. Rev F Yount delivered a Sunday sermon to a large crowd. Mrs W G Kitchee made a business trip to Marquand. Miss Hannah Liets and Miss Rovma Poviick visited Miss Mary Kitchen Saturday. Min Ivy Theo of Mine La Motte visited Miss Aranda Hille last week. Miss Eddie Leovited Miss Bullie and Wiffie Kitchen recently. Suann home.
Scattered local updates from Posum Creek include visits by Mia and Jose Cinder with children to Glen Allen to see Mrs Susan Tastes, and Mr and Mrs McLane of Lowndes hosting Dora Lutes. Lee Myrick of Lutesville visits his father-in-law W H Lutes. Mrs Claire Richards suffers a sprained wrist. F P Boss of Crooked Creek attended church. Misses Anna and Lyle Sotters visited Mary Hawn. Recent showers bring light weather chatter as the community notes.
A fine rain refreshed the area last Friday as W H Patton and family visited C A Thodes. George Lewis hauled hubs to the Latesville factory. Pat Grith of Hurricane traveled here on business. J J Patton and family visited W D Patton. Moses Lincoln from Hurricane stopped by Saturday and Sunday. John O Ridings made a business trip to Lutesville Saturday. People anticipate the Lutesville picnic next Saturday. Harvest programs, crop outlooks, and threshing plans are noted amid local chatter. John Driscoll died near Balma five miles southwest Thursday from disease.
The piece records community happenings including clergy visits, residents traveling to Cape Girardeau and Jackson, a planned Fourth of July celebration, a wedding at Brownwood with Helton officiating, and congratulations from the writer. Names include Wil Bateer Perry Smith R James Milton Hindman Barrett, Cape Girr dean, Frank Boyer, Leo Slinkard Noah Mounet, Joseph James Ina Burrows, and Zalma Brownwood.
The St Louis Chronicle recalls Thomas Pierce a section man who died leaving a devoted wife and three children. He did his best at work and at home, creating a loving, simple home bond amid daily struggle. Neighbors note his honesty, duty, and genuine happiness in family life.
Letters of administration for the estate of J M Knowles deceased granted March 17 1902 by Bollinger county Probate Court. All claims must be exhibited within one year or be barred. failure to do so within two years from publication bars further claims. Luma M Knowies
Southeast Missouri crops report grim iron county outlook with wheat near total loss due to hee sian fly and wet weather. Other areas note corn theft, chinchbugs, potato issues, scarce peaches, and no canning in the near term. Also reports rail completion to Bismarck, fires at Greenville, mining labor disputes over the eight hour law, and a call to organize a Southeast Missouri Immigration Association for regional growth led by press leaders.
A Chronicle letter protests repeated newspaper mockery of farmers and ridicules street fakirs for selling shoddy goods. The writer argues the public should respect ordinary Hoosiers and praise practical, honest work over sensational gossip.
A testimonial touts Kodol Dyspopula Care as a universal stomach remedy that digests foods and nourishes nerves and tissues. Dr. McAnally of Coppell Texas endorses its cure for indigestion catarrh of the stomach and related disorders. sales are through Dr McAnally.
A testimonial from H. A. Tisdale of Summerton, DC, claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured twenty years of bleeding and protruding piles after failing with specialists and other remedies. He says two boxes cured him eighteen months ago and he has had no pile issues since. Sold by Dr. S. M. McAnally.
An advertisement touts Boscheo's German Syrup as the world's best cure for consumption and related lung issues since 1868. It claims superiority over common cough remedies for severe coughs, bronchial trouble, and night coughing. Available at Dr M McAnally's with a 26 cent fix price and a 75 cent regular size.
The Farm and Home Real Estate Agency lists numerous parcels totaling hundreds of acres including 255.09 acres with various lots, 40 acres, 8 acres, 102 acres, and others described by sections and townships. Also offered is an undivided interest in additional timberland holdings. For prices and details contact W.K. Chandler, Secretary.
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