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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1893
Page
1
Work has started on a fine stone quarry below the Twin Cities. Six men have been employed since last Monday with twelve more to join next Monday. A steam drill and derrick from St. Louis are due to arrive, and Superintendent Evans will visit again soon.
An ice cream party for young children was held Friday evening at Sheriff J T Wells residence. The youngsters enjoyed various amusements and had a pleasant evening.
The Institute has been in session since last Monday with Profs Leoffler and Myers in charge. About sixty to seventy teachers are enrolled as good and faithful work continues. President Vandiver visited Tuesday and State Superintendent Wolfe spoke Wednesday at the courthouse. J. H. Malugen of Piedmont will work the last two weeks.
A very pleasant domino party was given to the young people of Lutesville at the residence of J M Burford last Friday night. The fore part of the evening was spent in games and other social diversions. Miss Hattie Burford was a pleasant hostess and her guests were well entertained.
180 acre farm east of Marble Hill with good buildings a large barn and a well watered garden and orchard. Easy terms offered. Address W F Burcham 17 Marble Hill Mo. Carpenters near finishing Henry Elfrank residence in Marble Hill Western suburbs. Prof E R Graham rents B Stevens house in Lutesville plans move soon. Miss Anna Conrad returns from Kansas visit. Tad Battalia Point is vielt.
Special to the Press from Sixeton Missouri reports City Marshal Nat Ingram captured Seay J. Miller a Black man who raped and murdered five daughters of Ray near Bardwell Kentucky. Miller fled aboard a freight train to Missouri but was arrested after being identified by train crew and mob violence followed.
In an interview with F A Stanton proprietor of the Lutes ville stave works the editor was told the factory would be moved from its present site to the old location of the Pioneer Steam Keg works as soon as timber on the ground is cut. That will be in about four weeks. Timber is still being received but in limited quantities.
From Canton Ohio comes word that J. M. Solliday, manager of the company holding the lease on the Slny baugh tract west of Lutesville, died a few days ago. His death may affect local mining matters here. Several lists were here, accompanied by his aerologist Green, that pretended much.
An advertisement touts Knocks All Lemonade as the greatest discovery of the age. It claims the drink is more delicious than nectar and a perfect soul enchanting beverage. Promoter A. Mayer urges readers to spend five cents and ask for Knock All Lemonade.
W.8 King named postmaster at Lutesville has made preliminary arrangements and will assume charge when his new tab arrives. Gane of Marble Hill will provide instruction in the office in a few weeks.
About May 31 1803 four animals left the old Woodfin Henry red place 412 miles north of Advance. A bay mare eight years old, 14 hands, black mane and tail, branded H on hip, wore a bell. A black one year old mule colt sucking. Reward $10. Owner Bint Wilakthponi.
A report from Scopus states five Marble Hill boys aged unknown caused damage at Robert Fischer's wool storage near the old Fischer mill. They entered the carding room, opened packages, and damaged wool, possibly in mischief with serious consequences. Newell rents his mill at Scopus and moves to Cape County Snider Mill.
President Vandiver of the state normal at Cape Girardeau visited Lutesville on Tuesday, spoke forty five minutes, and distributed catalogs. A steady stream of local notes follows: Rev. Wray of Gaudio on business, L. T. Kinder in Sample & Kinder, Rev. Oswell returning from churches north, H. F. Steele with foot pain, Henry Baker building a stable in Marble Hill, N. M. Parsons improving north Main Street residence, inspector at Iron Mountain road ties in Lutesville, a Pemiscot county visitor seeking relocation, James QO. Smith harvesting hay for George E. Conrad near Marble Hill, Dr. J. S. Dalton of New Madrid on dental rounds, and steam swing operators Brothers to resume work tomorrow and Saturday after a pause.
L E Wolfe superintendent of public schools spoke to a large audience of teachers, school boards and citizens in the courthouse. He arrived from Malden, ate dinner at the Scholl hotel, and praised the local school system while reviewing institute work before leaving by the bound train for Fredericktown.
In an interview F. P. Trautwein, proprietor of the Litesville machine brick works, says a kiln is ready to burn but wood is scarce due to farmers busy season. Brick from Litesville promises to be fine. Cofer, Dickey & Co also have a kiln ready and plan to burn in a few days.
Attend to your duty and come at once for your merchandise at our Summer Clearout sale hosted by Sachs Mercantile.
The county Farmers and Labor union will meet with Scott Isabanton at Hood Springs on July 21 and 22. The state lecturer will address the people and no dinner will be spread. Delegates from all sub unions are expected.
Rev J T Kendall asks the editor to state that a committee appointed by the shop will investigate the charges at his request. Pay Up Please J F Sander retires from Marble Hill Prissa. Debtors are urged to settle promptly as business closes. Sanper & Allen sign off respectfully.
Mayfield assumed office last Tuesday and moved the post office to B O Sanders’s business place for a line of stationery. He is aided briefly by former postmaster Lane.
One lot of food fancy straw hats at Mre Lutesville will go at less than cost as one as they last. Now is your chance to buy before stocks run out.
Mrs Clara Hoffman president of the state WCTU lectured last evening at the Presbyterian church under the local union. About 500 people attended as she spoke with a strong reputation in the union. A collection for the local union treasury was taken and met with appreciation.
About a year ago Marble HI residents decided to establish a saloon. The building was acquired and improved by paint and carpentry. A. B. Clippard Tow now operates it as a temperance drinks shop with groceries and a well stocked restaurant. He invites inspection.
In Twin cities chatter suggests more switch room at Lutesville and a possible new depot to improve town accommodations, noting the town provides substantial business on the branch. Dissolution follows for Sander and Allen publishers of Marble Hill Press. J. F. Sander retires, Tom Allen continues the paper.
By order of D B Hill and Philip Barks, county court justices of Bollinger County Missouri, the county farm will be rented on August 27 1893 at 9 pm at the court house door Marble Hill for cash to the highest bidder for two years. The bidder must bond and contract to care for and support paupers at the same price the court now pays C M Johnson. A copy of the bond may be seen at the clerk’s office. The county reserves the right to reject any bid.
An old advertisement promises to free wives and mothers from tobacco liquor and morphine habits with Chloride of Q Tablets costing two dollars. It claims the tablets can be mixed in tea or coffee without the patient knowing and will lead to voluntary cessation, urging immediate purchase to end suffering of husbands or sons.
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