06 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
1
Fragmented lines mention a 27 year old on May 10 and names such as Tae Paris and Jackson Casb. The text is garbled, but suggests a brief note or poem fragment linked to Bro. McGuire and a publication in a regional state context.
Southeast News dispatch from Dexter notes wolves killed by a local party to protect sheep, with farmers optimistic about crop prospects if weather improves. A cloudburst in Dexter floods streets, damages gravel, and prompts costly repairs. Severe winds hit La Forge area, toppling a church and damaging properties. Local editors report on storm impact and the region’s ongoing agricultural and civic concerns.
Julius Bollinger, recently married, moved into his new home bought from his father. J. R. Smith, once at Daisy, was home last week. Our ering band gathered at John M. Smith’s Saturday night and played well. Bollinger will host an ice cream supper next Saturday night with invitation extended. Fishing is on the program now. Mama's Par.
A fragment from a Dexter page notes Prof Keen visiting recently and resuming teaching duties. It mentions Orville Zimmerman and Dora Rhodes in a cavalry context, and references Miss Ethel Stevens who attended a third Sunday night in June, with unclear local place names.
Health is fair with rain and cool weather. Miss Myrtle Drum and companions returned from St Louis after visiting, leaving her mother Mrs. T. B. Drum and Miss Roe behind. Mr. Propst departs for new home, Mine Blaie Jacoba back to health. Dr. Parsons from Schumer Springs visited for professional business. Propst and sister Mary to move from Mrs. Seabaugh property to allow Mrs. Seabaugh back in. This may inconvenience a nearby young man.
Leopold residents report busy farming with corn planting and plowing while George Tenholder, recently ill, is improving. Mrs M Lubbers travels to finales to visit her cousin. Martin Lubbers and Frank Haines went to St Louis seeking work. Jacob Varderven celebrated a birthday with a party. Wittard Fischer attended a party with Mr and Mrs Nenninger on June 2 1907. John Vanderen left for Wing Colorado for factory work. Rarelle Gabler of Marble Hill attended.
A rural column reports health good at home. Seabaughs near Sedgewick Villa host family visits while Grandma and Uncle Bud share updates. Rev Gaither preached. two new church members to be baptized in July. W A Mayfield buys a wagon. D Mayfield plans St Louis trip for schooling. Army worms retreat thanks to hogs. Meadors and Grindstaff sell sheep. Public prayer at G A Venable’s. funeral held for John Green. Mabuce of Perry County visiting.
Health is very good with meadows rebounding after army worm damage. Oats look fine and fruit prospects are strong. Farmers work timber for handle factory amid a busy week. A A Zoller of near Jackson visited the area, checking his farm. Several residents recover from illness and attend church. Local names include Huffman, Masters, Proffer, Tate, and Crook with routine visits and miscellaneous travel noted.
John Greed a former section boss and well known Boseville resident died suddenly Sunday morning May 26 after distress from cramps. His death recalls his father's similar passing on a Marble Hill journey. He leaves a widow and six children and is survived by many friends and relatives across Sikeston River Hurricane Marquand Loyd Patton and Castor.
Crowded Out last week reports farmers busy with corn planting and plowing. Mentions Jobs Stark taking a farm overseer post at Mathews in Oran, visits by Rev. W J Poston and Rev. Jos Simpson, strawberry shipments, a mail carrier change, lodge work by Dr R W VanAmberg, and continued rain and harvest challenges. Data on health, family visits, and local commerce included.
The County Court adjourned on May 28 1907 with orders for interest on school fund bonds to many named parties including H L Berry W D Beatty Herman Biankin Emanuel Rhodes and others and rules to provide additional security on several bonds. The court also ordered property mortgaging to secure a school fund loan and insured amounts, approved bond and abstracts for loans, a $2 service fee for Lon Ragsdale as general election cooperable, and drew the petit jury by township with county judges paid.
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