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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
8
A fragmented OCR snippet shows a local post office notice involving silent parcels or sealings. It mentions official action by postal authorities and a place likely tied to a small town postal branch. Further readable context is limited, with key facts obscured by garbled text.
Correspondents report hot weather and Harmony church prep for next Sunday. Several local residents visit, weddings, minor injuries, rain, crops, and social notes fill the wide bericht. Community updates include school, gardens, illnesses, and travels across nearby towns and farms.
Arrived late for last man health good with few exceptions. Farmers busy with crops as Misses Zilli and Clara Silts return from Glen Allen after strawberry picking. Reports of children day at Liberty church. Elijah Whitener visits Charley Richey often. Willie Mouser ill but improving. Bert Haynes broke a horse to the saddle. Preaching at Gipsy by Rev. Cozean next Sunday. Floe Stilts back to Lutesville after visit near Lode. Cricket note of late arrival and health improving. Mrs Nellie Guthrie guest of Mrs Eva White. Fishing party to Castor reports poor luck. Win Ladd at Marble Hill on business. J W Fowler and family visited near Greenbrier and fished. Church work progressing. Sunday school to start soon. Jacob Hugh at Greenbrier. John Fowler at Zalma lodge. Tom Borders visited Greenbrier. T C Clubb and family at William Pittman's. J W and T H Fowler hauling ties.
North wind and dry weather slow harvests and ice cream plans. Dennis Horrell ships cream to the city while L A Cunningham considers a soda fountain. Fritz Elfrink and family visit Castor. Alma Wilfirth stays with Tom Pruitt. Mabrey boys work hay. Willie Wilfirth recovers from rheumatism. some travel to Crooked Creek for fish with no luck.
ANOTHER FROM GIPSY reports health is reasonably good in the community. A fine rain fell today, described as badly needed, providing relief amid recent dry spells. Mrs. Minnie Hinkle is mentioned in the ongoing updates as part of local notices.
A fine two day rain eased the area while lightning struck Dave Ni awonger's barn Saturday burning contents two mares and sixty turkeys. An ice cream supper at Pleasant Hill church is set for Saturday night inviting all. Henry Eugas markets goods actively. Hattie and Mattie O Kelley visited Esther with Mrs Wilson and reported a good time. Pearl and John Robinson returned from Maryville College. An auto from Jackson visited town. Andrew Statler remains at the shop and Tom Bollinger travels the creek. Rev Bill OKelley delivered a sermon.
Dan Coorad was in town in his auto yesterday for a sermon at Patton. Dr H T OKelley reports a fine boy and mother and babe are doing fine though Henry’s status is unknown. Dr TK OKelley of Portageville visited his father last week. Our young mall carrier visits the hotel often, nearly every Sunday. if this misses the waste basket we will come again. Two Coins.
Farmers report good crop health despite dry spell, with corn waist high and strawberries thriving. Cotton dominates farming, measles waning, street fairs and lively social events enliven Kennett. Local gardeners claim strawberries could boost incomes over cotton.
The Missouri Press association schedules its annual gathering for the week of June 24 at Pertle Springs. A deluxe train from Union Station will reach the resort by 3 PM with a noon luncheon aboard. Editors hope to boost membership and set policy while enjoying health springs, fishing, boating, and outdoor sports. Correspondence: H. J. Blanton, Paris, Mo.
Notice from Bolsinger county Missouri Probate court dated May 7 1919 grants Aveny FE Botivosr as administrator of Loness F. Lewis estate. Creditors must file claims for allowance within one month of letters or be barred from estate. claims not filed within one year from publication will be barred.
The County Highway Board met at Marble Hill on Thursday June 7 and elected C F Presnell as chairman and G B Snider as secretary. Appointed by the county court, the board will carry out the Road Dragging Law, select feasible routes from county seats to adjoining counties, supervise maintenance, and oversee contracts. The legislature provided 15.00 per mile for dragging, with the board authorized to receive donations and contract sections. The group discussed plans to proceed promptly, inform the State Highway Commissioner, and coordinate with adjoining counties to ensure routes meet at county lines.
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