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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
1
Wa. Hw. Minen, supreme taster for the Ancient Order of United Workmen, died at Bartle Creek Michigan on June 2. The obituary notes his longtime service and role within the fraternal order.
A tone of relief is noted as Governor Dockery and city officers are thanked for preventing a supposed bell turdit incident that local papers had heavily advertised, underscoring public confidence in authorities.
Engan WilliamM Sarpeitosan sends thanks to O. J. Snider for the invitation to attend the commencement at Marvin College Fredericktown on June 15 where he will graduate.
Storms and heavy rains swept Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Texas over the past week, swelling streams and damaging crops and property. In several instances lives were lost as floodwaters and related hazards struck various localities across the region.
A convention deadlock ended last Friday with Charles Deneen nominated to lead the Republican slate for governor. The Illinois State Register notes the ticket closely matches the party lineup and suggests it could face tough votes at the polls.
Grand jury report May 4 charges Mr Seibert with conspiring to impede law in dramshop regulation. It urges making the state excise commissioner a salaried position. The report stirs Seibert’s friends.
A heavy storm over Greenbrier last Friday crushed Mrs. Barnum, a tent dweller and logger’s wife, instantly killing her and seriously injuring their daughter. A nearby family narrowly escaped as a tree collapsed on part of their house. Reports mention limb injuries at Browngood and widespread county damage to ginber property.
Frederick Reaves Yount, born August 2 184, in Bollinger county Missouri, died June 2 1904 at Pontianatil Missouri of Brights disease. He leaves six children and a widow Julia Cruchen Yount. A leading public spirited figure, he served after the Civil War and was president of the New Madrid County Telephone Company. He resided in Point Pleasant since 1868 and built substantial wealth through farming and business. The obituary notes his loss to a large family and community organizations.
The funeral was conducted by Director C. B R Richards on Friday afternoon June 3 at Vans Cemetery with services by Rev J A Workman. A sister Mrs Lizzie Burford of Burfordville and nieces Miss Eric Wright of Jackson Mrs Albert Shielis and Mrs Dr Snuch of Sikeaten attended. New Madrid Record.
Court met to adjournment. Orders allow Dr Pink Mayfeld for Harriet Anle treatment and multiple payments for election room rents and constable services. Medical exam for Randolph James. School fund bond and title abstract approved for H E Liley loan. Several county judge services approved. An erroneous 160 acre assessment struck off. Court adjourned to course.
Bessie Lee Wood born January 11 Pss2 near Gravel Hill Bollinger County Missouri passed away May 2 after a brief illness. She married Samuel Travis three years ago and lived near Whitewater Missouri. Funeral services were at Stroderville Cemetery conducted by Rev. McDonald of Whitewater.
The request offers free color reproductions of oil prints from the World’s Fair, to be issued with the Sunday Post-Dispatch starting May 22. The pictures show accurate colors, lifelike scenes of the fair, buildings, lagoons, and crowds. Orders should be placed now through local news dealers to avoid back‑order disappointment.
The notice lists hardware items for canning and fruit preservation including sealine wax salicylic acid and brushes. It promotes groceries and supplies with a focus on value and prices and invites customers to shop in Buntesville Missouri.
A Chicago Record-Herald quote by S.E. Kiser frames life as a varied journey. Within this city page,William Druin of Daisy visits T. B., Dr. B D Blaylock moves his drug stock, and Dr BE IK Statler relocates. Local pastor Rev Charlton preaches, and town life includes construction at W S Seabaugh's dwelling, a horse trade with Niswerger, and a thirsty cue from Lutesville soda. A rain and hail spell marks unsettled weather and Turner Smith wanders west on Sundays.
The report notes corn and wheat prospects with a fair yield likely. Sherry Kine subpoenaed several individuals to Circuit court at Marble Till this week. A strawberry festival occurred at Will Stevens place. Factory whistle improved for audible engines at Lutesville. A Sunday altercation left Thomas Garner with a severe knife wound at Sands clan. Moore is no longer in the area. Roads are in good condition after a recent severe storm causing orchard and forest damage. Rev Trenry George of Leorn will preach at Greenwood school house next Sunday. Nathan Firth and Will Dellinger attend Circuit court. Peddlers continue rounds, with questions about a prohibitions license and county revenue. Thomas Miller drove twenty head of cattle from Millerville to range area last Sunday. Colonel.
The Republican Judicial convention in Ste Genevieve nominated Charles A. Millian of Perry county. Dunklin Democrat notes Conetessima Lobbo was renominated, defeating Mo R. Smith. Kennett figures include the death of Jude Thomas E E Baldwin at 54 on May 27. Judge Hazel held court in Kennett and addressed local option violators. Denzine reportedly improving. Malden to launch a new paper, the Malden Merit, with first issue planned around June 7. Southeast Missouri Detceivers celebrated in Kennett, with next meeting set for Cape Girardeau. Rev. Berryman and wife at Parmineten Sanitarium for health, aged about 65. Caruth letters push for moral improvement amid alleged affairs by married men. Charleston Enterprise notes drunken conduct of local freight crew near Birds Point incident.
Our Correspondents in Panther Creek note good health and fresh times in the area. Rainy week slows timber and farming. corn planting done and the wheat crop looks promising. Bridges family horse injured by a kick. J I Bridges affected. Revival at Mount Zion church fourth Sunday with baptism candidates. Rev L W Jones preaches at Ni swinger chapel. R B Estes returns home from Illinois. Lum Wales erects a pew on Harthe place.
The writer revisits Bollinger County and lists old friends FP M. Stone J H Slinkard and family M L Spradling. They note 14 children 12 living one in critical condition Dick Welch paralyzed. Fruit scarce rain expected crops in Oklahoma fine.
Health is generally good in this Beet1ON. Joseph Seabaugh and wife visited.
A note offering home like accommodations for Bollinger county friends with lodging and breakfast priced from 75 cents to 1 dollar daily. Contact Mus. 8. V. Jaeces at 43136 Morgan Street for arrangements.
Resolutions of Respect note the death of C M Thornbaresh on February 24 1904. The Modern Woodmen camp mourns a faithful member and good citizen. Members extend sympathy to the bereaved family and request publication in The Marene Press and the Lutesville Banner.
The trustee will sell at public auction on Saturday July 2 1904 at the north door of the courthouse Marble Hill Bollinger County Missouri between 9 and 5 to satisfy a deed of trust securing a due promissory note The property includes the southeast quarter section 10 township 28 range 4 and the north half of the southwest quarter section 10 township 28 range 4 both conveyed by William Heise to Thelmes J Bonner The sale is by A C King Sheriff of Bollinger County acting trustee Also advertised is a farm five miles south of Lutesville with 35 acres cleared and good improvements offered by W S Keena secretary Farm and Home Real Estate Co Marble Hill Mo
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