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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
4
An OCR fragment mocks a rival remedy stating Rocky Mountain Tea is unsafe and will make you sick. It urges readers to consult a druggist and to avoid overeating while promoting the product as a quick fix. The garbled text hints at skeptical, sensationalized health advertising.
Rev Father Bettles receives thanks for furors. Miss Grice McCans called. Tus Press sent to sister Mabel who teaches at Cardwell. Licenses to marry issued: Ida Stevens with Maston Liley. Catherine Baker with Maston Liley. Elder Liberell to preach at Christian church Saturday and Sunday. Tabernacle service Sunday. Sanford Hahn of Lutenville has contract for county farm building. M Hahn completed a mill for B. H. Bollinger at Advance. Liley and Mrs. Catherine Baker granted license to marry this week. Liley 74, still active. Herbine health tonic advertised by Chandler Witmer, 50c. Mr. and Mrs. Frost visited Witmer. Frost took new position at Morley. Picnic posters for Leopold annual picnic. all invited. Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised. 50c bottle, 75c tube. Board of trustees meeting notes: Rev W. A. Davault conferred B.S. degree. Chas G Revelle and others mentioned.
Judge N M Givan of Harrison ville on June 27 tendered his resignation to Governor Dockery as member of the board of curators of the University of Missouri. He resigns to accept appointment as attorney for the University in inheritance tax collection. Governor Dockery named former State Senator R B Qhliver of Cape Girardeau to the vacancy. Hon J F Gmelich of Boonville to succeed Givan on the executive board at Columbia. Ballard's Snow Liniment advertised for farm accidents with Chandler Witmer Lutesville as seller.
The piece urges Missouri citizens to learn about the State University in Columbia and its low-cost offerings for farm and town students. It promotes the catalogue by Irvin Switzler, notes special Bulletins from the Law School Medical School and Graduate department, and hints at a reflective obituary-like aside about an old reader who stopped his paper.
An advertisement lists Henry E. Hank selling buggies at reasonable prices and Chamberlain's Pain Balm claims faster healing for cuts and bruises. It also notes a sheriff indicating Judge Fox may hold a special term in August to dispose of criminal cases, and promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine for cold relief with EB Grove’s signature on each box.
An ills-and-potions advertisement touts Bucklens Arnica Salve for skin issues and pain, and Dr King’s New Life Pills for digestion and appetite with low prices. A court note reports Young Zollman arraigned for assault on a minor, bound over for Circuit Court. Minor public health note mentions no smallpox exposure in Merble Hill and Lutesville with fifteen days since exposure and no cases.
A neighbor's infant suffering from cholera infantum recovered within two days after using Chamberlain's colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy, per Mrs. Curtis Baker of Bookwalter Ohio. Also notes on Maccabees tent formation in Lutesville and a freight train collision near Glen Allen with minor injuries to Engineer Carl.
A community picnic planned near Mayfield church by Whitewater invites all. The piece argues many cannot afford seaside or mountain resorts yet still need annual rest, recommending a houseboat vacation as an ideal solution. Roy Drum, son of Hon. R. Drum, visited his uncle at Sedjewickville during the Fourth.
Remarkable claim from the Fredericktown Democrat News describes a new medicine for consumption and lung illnesses. It allegedly cures coughs bronchitis hay fever and asthma and is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee. Large bottles cost 60 cents or one dollar trial bottles are free. Misses Hattie and Alma King of Lutesville are visiting Mrs. O J Snider on South Main Street.
A mixed local piece notes Rev J T W Ver of Hartwell Ga recounting healing from a leg sore after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve, praising blood purifiers. It also touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for lung trouble and malaria cures, with local apartments and marriages mentioned including Miss Satie Tensley and Rosewell's Desloge wedding.
In twenty years in the drug trade, C W Wakefield of Columbus Ga praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unmatched for stomach and bowel issues. He claims it cured two cholera morbus cases in his yard, and says he has sold hundreds of bottles with high customer satisfaction. Available via Chandler Witmer and Dr C M Witmer.
Letters of administration for the estate of Erich Wolporn in Bollinger County Missouri have been granted to John A. J. Williams by the Bollinger County Probate Court dated August 5. 100bu. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them for allowance within one year from the date of the letters or be barred from any benefit. if not exhibited within two years, they will be forever barred.
A magazine article by M Loubet as President of the Branch Republic will appear in The BaTnpay RYN Post on July 13. It discusses relations with the Branch Republic and the stance of Hranes toyaya among other Powers, concluding with a lean spirit that caps Branca today. The piece, prepared for The SaTuRDAY Event ING Post, features illustrations from private photographs of Lygubet’s don.
The sheriff will sell at Marble Hill on Saturday July 13 1901 the real estate described in a deed of trust dated January 15 1896 to Moses Whybark securing payment to B Avel ll. The property includes fractional sections and lots in township 30 range 10 east containing acres more or less with several exceptions. Sale to satisfy the note and interest with costs.
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