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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
8
Watered at the Marble Hill post office as second class matter under the Hill Press Multished weekly edition. Publishers Tak Manare Hill and Chandler are noted in the masthead of the local press.
News from Bessville and surrounding towns recounts births and deaths including a fine girl to W A Crayton and wife and a fine boy to Wesley Smith. The little son of Ora Spain died May 31 and funeral held at Trace Creek June 1. Other items note moves, visits, services, and community events with names such as Maude Barks, Euphemiia Arthur, Nellie Phelps, and many local families. A June 2, 1914 milestone marks M B Venable’s life gathering his children for the first time in fifteen years with religious services led by Rev F L Moyers.
Glen Allen scene includes residents Walter Sitte, H. B. McClendon, M. B. Mouser, and Dan Robins in town on business or visiting. A delicate surgical operation on Mrs. W. C. Trentham followed by a satisfactory recovery is reported. The Commercial club outlines a new road district plan to keep taxes at home and fund bridge work locally. Local events feature hog and sheep sale, a booster-store word contest won by Mrs. Perry Starkey, and various visits from residents to nearby towns. notes on land purchases, paint clay, and a First Road District petition drive round out a busy week.
A fragment notes the Whitewater string band performing in Patton on Saturday afternoon to entertain boosters. The writer mentions many boosters, including booster bosses, and mentions feeling dry and needing a drink.
Health concerns at Clubb Creek raise concerns as Mrs J S Ellege receives care in Dongola. Community members Tina Fowler and Lena Fowler visit families while Dizzy Fowler and Galoway family members are mentioned. Palm ore Palmore and Zalma residents attend services and conduct visits as drills at Fowler Pickett progress and a temporary home plan for Elmer Galoway is noted.
Joel Goodson cuts wheat this week while Oliver Hawn harvests rye. A lame congregation attended Moore chapel services. Aunt Jane Barbara Mouser and Mrs. Waller visited Mrs. Minter. Charley Goodson visits home folks. Mrs. W. G. Moore on sick list. Ina Priday staying at Frederick town. Some young folks enjoyed a trip to the Big rock near Castor.
Grover Myers visited Joe Bess on Sunday evening. Liberty church children’s day exercises were well attended with a splendid program and an excellent dinner. D. J. Thomas' children have whooping cough. Hon. George B. Myers reports the finest rye crop in the community. Sidney Smith moved in with Uncle Mitt Kinder. Grover Myers bought a wheat binder from Uncle Mitt Kinder and prepares for harvest. Just
The Press presents Julia Bottomley’s fashion article on a latest model combination coat and cape ideal for lakeside summers or motor tours. It also describes three inexpensive mid summer hats for young women, complemented by clear illustrations.
Letters of administration on the estate of Edward G Upchurch granted to the undersigned by Hollinger county Probate Court on May 18 1914. Creditors must present claims within six months or be barred. one year from last publication to avoid final bar. Executor is named.
Executors notice to creditors for the estate of Mary Ki Kinder deceased in Hollinger County Missouri. Letters granted June 1, 1901 require all claims to be presented for allowance within one year after final publication to avoid bar. Karoutor Kitenen, executor.
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