Young Democrats Club Forms In Twin Cities
A faction of young Democrats met in the Press editorial rooms with AE Dr. Potter presiding and I T Kinder named secretary. Prof. W A Leoffler elected president, Tom Allen vice president, J M Slagle secretary, J Q O Smith treasurer, David Wells sergeant at arms, and T J Barks librarian. Regular meetings set for Tuesday at the court house. W A Leoffier E L Drum and Tom Allen invited to address next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
Press
AE Dr. Potter
I. T. Kinder
Court House
W. A. Leoffler
Tom Allen
J. M. Slagle
A. T. Mayer
J.M. Slogle
T. J. Barks
Ton Allen
Frank Graves
Charles Wells
David Wells
E. L. Potter
L. T. Kinder
E.L. Drum
Forrest Bollinger
W. A. Leoffier
E. L. Drum
Medals Awarded at Mayfield-Smith Academy
At the close of the term Prof. E R Graham awarded medals to William Seward of Oak Ridge and Miss Lou Key of Lutesville for Gold merit. J P Salyer of Scopus earned Gold in Normal class. Silver medals went to Miss Grace McCans of Marble Hill in grammar A and Miss Jettie Morgan of Marble Hill in B grammar, with a close A grammar contest between Effie Lane and Grace McCans. McCans won a special examination prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield-Smith Academy
E.R. Graham
William Seward
Oak Ridge
Lou Key
Lutesville
J. P. Salyer
Scopus
Grace McCans
Marble Hill
Jettie Morgan
Effie Lane
Graham
Miss McCans
Children’s Day at Presbyterian Church Sees Lovely Program
Children’s Day exercises were held at the Presbyterian church last Sunday morning conducted by Rev. James Lafferty. The church was décor led with a bank of flowers at the pulpit. Six lunary birds hung about the auditorium and assisted in the music. The little ones were well trained and the program drew great interest.
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Presbyterian Church
James Lafferty
Widstorium
Notice to debtors to settle accounts
All persons in debt to me for tuition are requested to call and settle the same without further delay. In ten days all unadjusted accounts will be put into the hands of a collector. KE. RB. Gaasam.
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Gaasam
Harvest Nears Completion in County Wheat Fields
Harvest work in the county is nearly finished as the wheat crop nears completion. Weather and field conditions influenced progress, with farmers reporting steady yields and preparations for storage and marketing underway.
Frymire's House Destroyed By Fire Near Public School
Last Friday morning the cottage home of Probate Judge Jasper Frymire, located north of the public school, burned from a defective pipe. The blaze ruined the house and an outbuilding, damaged trees, and left about 700 dollars in loss with no insurance. Rebuild decision pending. this is the second residence burned in town since the war.
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Jasper Frymire
Frymire
Business House Sold on Walnut Street
Last Saturday the business house of J. F. Sander on Walnut street was purchased by Collector W. A. Dunn and Dr. C. A. Sander. The substantial brick building measures 20 by 46 feet and two stories. The first floor houses Dunlap's barber shop and Mayer & Son's undertaking store while the second floor hosts J. W. Caldwell's law office and Lane & Mayer's music parlors.
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J. F. Sander
Walnut Street
W. A. Dunn
C. A. Sander
Dunlap
Mayer & Son
J. W. Caldwell
Lane & Mayer
Bollinger County Graduates Two Year Certificates
Bollinger county people who finished the elementary course at the State Normal Cape Girardeau last week and earned two year certificates are W H Allman and Leo Slinkard. R L Allen represented the county in the graduating class. J A Lutes and Leo Slinkard were chosen from this county for the Nicholas Nickleby adaptation. The last year's faculty was retained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollinger County
State Normal
Cape Gharardeau
W H Allman
Leo Slinkard
R. L. Allen
Nicholas Nickelby
J. A. Lutes
Berry yield for season shows 8015 cases total
The season closed with 2615 cases shipped from this place. Glen Allen contributed about 200 cases and local trade shipped about the same, totaling roughly 8015 cases. The net return was about $1.25 per case, yielding around $3,775. The note adds potential good years yielding about nine hundred cases.
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Glen Allen
Fight on Main Street Leads to Jail Time for Two Men
Last Sunday around seven PM Andrew Stickler and Sankey Phelps fought on Main Street in front of Burkett's restaurant. The melee ended with both in Marshal Smith's custody and held at the city jail until ten PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Stickler
Sankey Phelps
Main Street
Burkett
Marshal Smith
It Was Needed Rain Pressures Local Growth
It was needed. Good growing rains fell in this vicinity last Saturday, Sunday and Monday, aiding vegetation that struggled earlier. The moisture revived crops and helped pastures recover, bringing hope to farmers and residents reliant on steady rainfall.
Bible Copy Printed in 1700 Earned Attention
A reader claims to possess a Bible printed circa 1700 with a note that it was produced in that era. The fragmentary text indicates interest in confirming the exact print year and provenance.
Border Land takes Marble Hill dramatic club success stage
The Marble Hill Dramatic club presented Border Land last Thursday with strong performances. Effie Lane as the Indian girl and Lillie Jamison as the love sick old maid drew praise. Myrtle Wells and Frank Graves offered standout specialties and the main cast delivered convincing roles despite some garbled lines in the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Border Land
Marble Hill Dramatic Club
J. 8. Lane
Frank Graves
Myrtle Wells
Effie Lane
Sue Belle Graves
New York
Myrtle Wella
A.T. Mayer
Joe Bimpeey
Villian
Ever
Outlaw
E.L. Drum
E.L. Drum. OD. J. Qonrad
Kidder
Trish
Lane
Malar
C. Ie
Wellseed
About Our Schools in Bollinger County
In Bollinger county there are 77 public school districts employing 79 teachers to educate about 4,600 pupils. The average class size is 58 pupils per teacher, with salaries from 20 to 850 per month and an average around 30. The term length ranges 4 to 7 months, averaging about 5 months. Total yearly teacher pay is about 2,370 dollars, roughly 50 cents per pupil per term or 10 cents per pupil per month. Arble Hill and Lutesville each have two teachers in one school. About two thirds of teachers are men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollinger County
Arble Hill
Lutesville
Swamp Land Commission Reports Progress Across Butler County
The Southeast Missouri Swamp Land commission met Cape Girardeau in June. The engineer reported surveying in Butler County near completion and a line to the Mississippi at New Madrid by July 1. The commission plans to close active surveying this month and will meet in Marble Hill on July 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeast Missouri Swamp Land Commission
Cape Girardeau
Butler County
Butler
Mississippi River
New Madrid
Marble Hill
Marble Hill Dramatic Club License Charge Dropped
Last Friday the town board attempted to collect a license from the Marble Hill Dramatic Club for a Thursday play. The troupe refused to pay. EK L Drum and J B Lane were arrested for a misdemeanor but the case was dropped as the club is a home troupe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marble Hill Dramatic Club
EK. L. Drum
J. 8. Lane
Bridge Subscription Drive Seeks Votes For Crooked Creek Crossing
Principal D. W. Graves of Mayfield-Smith academy circulates a subscription paper to raise funds for a Crooked creek bridge. Subscribers earn one vote per dollar, with the bridge’s location to be decided by majority votes.
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D. W. Graves
Mayfield-Smith Academy
Crooked Creek
A New Church to Rise Near Masonic Hall
The Methodist community has raised about 550 dollars for a new church building. Plans call for construction just west of the Masonic hall on High street.
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Masonic Hall
High Street
Leader Sells Goods Cheaper Than Any Other Change
A reader recalls being advised against a costly choice and later learning The Leader offered the lowest prices. The notice emphasizes bargain goods and tempting savings claimed by the shop.
A Fire Company for the Town
The town should form a volunteer fire company to protect homes including Judge Frymire's. Editors find support from residents to organize a capable unit with hooks ladders and buckets. Robert Fisher would likely serve as captain if elected by the townspeople.
Crops Bulletin Reports Mixed Midwest Conditions
The carns last week ran 3 to 5 degrees above average with more sunshine than usual. Rainfall was localized while northeast central and southwest regions show sufficient moisture and crops are improving. Meonstorms in Perry and Johnson counties damaged corn wheat and fruit. Wheat harvest is under way in the south and begun in the north with good quality grain. Oats improved in the west but injured by dryness in the east. Corn is well tended and growing but pinched by chinch bugs near wheat fields. Melons prosper in Scott and Mississippi counties. clover and hay crops will be light.
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Perry
Johnson Counties
Scott
Mississippi
Treasurer Perkins Notes Warrant Payments Progress
Treasurer Perkins tells the editor that in May the Collector paid him and the final set off of funds to cover warrants was made. Unpaid warrants were four months and thirteen days closer to being paid than at the same date last year. This reflects Democratic officers' work, though some doubt the county's direction.
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Perkins
Ont
New Money Order System Replacing Postal Notes
After July 1, 1894 no third or fourth class post offices will issue postal notes. A new money order system will handle any amount from 1 cent to 100 dollars in a single order. Fees range from 8 cents for up to 2.50 dollars to 80 cents for 100 dollars, compared with old notes where the minimum fee was 5 cents and the 100 dollar fee was 45 cents, reducing costs by 2 and 15 cents respectively.
Our Thanks For Preservation Effort At Our Fire
grateful note to friends who assisted in preserving property during house destruction. special thanks to those who remained faithful and helped protect buildings amid the blaze. recognition of community support and appreciation for aid received.
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Felon
Young Man's Democratic Club
Conrad's Park
Ride On Hawn, Hill & Co’s. Grand Steam Riding Gallery
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