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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
6
In a dim coastal setting Ray Walters illustrations frame a tense sequence as Blackstock and trusted aides navigate threats. Power's disappearance, a scheming Mackstock, and a sabotaged yacht tie the plot to Evelyn's suspicions while a stormy dawn unveils clave clues.
Garrett Coast, a young man from New Turkey, attends a coat party with Blackatock who loves Kathrine Thaster. A murder at the gathering triggers arrests, betrayals, suicides, and flight as Coast uncovers a plot around a station on No Man's Land with Appleyard guiding his search. Katharine Thaxter learns her husband Rinck is involved, and Coast faces danger while pursuing truth and safety for Katharine.
Coast endures Blackstock’s coercive scrutiny as the two men circle threat and trust. Blackstock asserts control with physical intimidation while Coast senses danger and resists, mounting a tense exchange that reveals concealed enmity and a fragile power balance.
Coast to guard Katharine and confront Blackstock in a storm scarred island tale. He studies his surroundings, arms himself, and finalizes a wary routine as rain pounds the cottage. A distant shore meeting hints at a hidden figure watching Coast amid debris and ruin. The scene ends with Katharine’s silhouette appearing near a ruined observatory.
A fragmentary passage shows Coast awakening with a gasp and springing to his feet in response to a peremptory call. The terse scene suggests sudden urgency and command in a tense moment.
Willie explains he stayed after school to avoid punishment from Bobby Jones for being naughty. The exchange reveals classroom discipline and the boy’s claim of innocence while addressing tardiness and responsibility.
The Employers Liability and Workingman's Compensation commission met with the governor’s office. Members appointed by the House include J. J. Hull, T. J. Honey, J. F. Barbee, Roy Brittton, McClain Jones. Senate appointees include A. K. Le Gardner, A. Oliver, Wallace Green, L. White, Holwon Hall. Governor appointees include G. Brittingham and George Manuel. Additional conferences will be held in Kansas City and St Louis before proposing a bill to the state legislature.
West Plains hosted Frisco railroad town leaders for the Order of Overalls event organized by the West Plains Commercial Club to clean and beautify the area along the line. Jay Torrey presided as toast master, with speeches by H C Baltsell Monsegor and Carnatgor plus representatives from Springfield Manfeld Seymour Mountain Grove Willow Springs Pomon a Thayer Birch Tree Brandonville and Fruitville. About seventy five members attended a banquet at the Accade hotel with visitors required to wear overalls and return home in them by express.
Warrenavurg notes annual conference proceedings with officer slate including Sim Read Sprisefeld president Rev Akers Columba vice presidents and other league leaders from Sedalia Columbia Kansas City St Joseph and Mokane listed as editor treasurer and secretaries with junior superintendent also named
Governor Hadley will match two Missouri homes after September 1 for his family, with two boys and a girl to reside in Ratway City while he remains at the executive mansion until January. He will then resume law practice to keep schooling uninterrupted for the children and avoid a midwinter move to Kansas City.
Jefferson City report notes signatures on a petition by the Brotherhood Welfare Association including a name called How's Hobow. Secretary of State Bate Cornettus Roach and chief clerk Fred Wark are listed among signatories while other prominent citizens also appear. The item concerns a proposed constitutional amendment for state employment during unemployment.
Kansas City Missouri Clay County reports a new high steer price as R L Ferris of Kearney sells thirty one steers weighing 1473 pounds at 6 cents above the prior record, with each steer bringing 141.40 after winter feeding on grain and pasture since early spring.
The hottest weather of the year hinders the state ruppe annual encampment as city regiments from St. Louis and Kansas City suffer extreme heat. One member of the First regiment reportedly became suddenly insane, possibly due to the heat.
Mrs Della Chitwood described as a negress and former slave died in Lebanon aged 104 years, 6 months and 15 days. The obituary notes her long life and ancestry.
Weat Bush a former Iron Mountain railroad fireman shot his wife then killed himself in Poplar Bluff. The wife died five hours later while he died instantly.
State Auditor John P. Gordon registered the sale of $2,000,000 Kansas City school bonds at 4 percent interest. The issue is described as one of the largest bond offerings in Missouri.
An article outlines affordable bridesmaid accessories and gifts with hat and tie sets in velvet, fur, or ribbons. It suggests practical, stylish options matching headwear and bows, plus small keepsakes like watch charms, bracelets, locket pendants, and monogrammed items. Recommendations emphasize originality, expense, and wearable pieces suitable for wedding ceremonies.
Simple coiffure favored as elaborate pins and ornaments are worn in basy now. Tresses are arranged with plain style by large and a matching barrette.
New material, soft crepe voile patterned with Turidah to reeling. The Turidah fabric has rough surface texture and woolly feel, making it less suitable for hot weather. In porcelain blue and white, the combination looks cool with toweling hem and cuffs, while raised china blue toweling roses appear on the crepe’s plain surface.
A sailor collar of sheer mat enhances colored dresses. It uses a half yard of material and edges with an inch wide fringe of finely pleated net. Finishing may feature rounded or square corners with a feather stitched join for a touch of color.
A historical notice describes the Alliance ring offered this year. It appears as one ring but is actually two rings joined invisibly. A pin inserted inside the pinhole separates the two rings, with the marking on the outer surface.
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