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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
4
A jumble of notices, ads, and personal items from Marble Hill and surrounding towns. Mentions sales at Taylor & Dunn, piano buyers, cattle buyers, a ten pound boy born near Cape Girardeau, local theater and lunchroom spots, clergy visits, a canning tip for sweet potatoes, and new hires or relocations in the region.
Mies Bhanor will lecture Thursday night June 18 at the Presbyterian church. W. C. T. Yay head invites all. Local ads note sorghum production plans at 10¢ per gallon cash and 12¢ on time. Family visit reports and obituaries include Mrs Ellie Bearden of Fort Towson passing June 9, 1908. Timber buyers seek White Oak bolts in Bollinger County. Wheat harvests forecast fair with rust damage. Judge Clippard updates Bollinger County Mining Company drill near Ephraim Barks’ place, depth over sixty feet, expected to run through summer.
In memoriam Dwight Lee son of General L and Mattie L Chandler born August 19 1901 died June 12 1903 of tubercular meningitis aged 1 year 9 months and 23 days. The funeral was conducted by Rev JM King at Hal Chapel and he was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church in the presence of many friends.
Taylor and Wicecarver near completion plan to place goods on shelves soon. William Robinson and Son, carpenters, delivered a modern, up to date building featuring a large glass front and ample arrangement. The new firm name and opening date will be announced shortly.
A memorable Methodist church Children’s Day program was held last Sunday evening at Glen Allen. The event featured choir music and prayers by Rev. Rt. Wal, with Kiss Jone Denton of Campbell assisting by delivering a strong recitation. The crowd enjoyed the performance as the choir offered fine pieces.
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