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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1894
Page
1
A satire titled Do you catch onto the trick portrays Republican delegates being named at a courthouse gathering in Lorance township. The scene mocks the county convention and features actors in silk and cotton costumes, with one attendee parson finding no sermon and weeping at the end.
The old Kill Devil Sam Hilder rifle, famed for brutal revenge, is exhibited at John Wilkinson's Restaurant. A weapon of muzzle loader design, it can fire 2 2 ounce balls to about 200 yards. Stock bears 84 notches, each marking a foe slain by the infamous desperado Bonne Terre Democrat reports.
Senator John Sherman of Ohio has served longer in the U S Senate than any predecessor. He surpassed Thomas Benton’s twenty nine years two months seven days on June 16 and has now served twenty nine years two months and nineteen days.
The Grassie Creek Democratic club will meet at Grassie school house tomorrow night and in the future on the second and fourth Tuesday nights each month. The club has a large and enthusiastic membership and is doing effective work. Thomas Stovall is president and John G. Matthews, secretary.
Children’s Day program at the Baptist church Sunday night featured songs and recitations. The decorated house with flowers and evergreens looked attractive and the event was well prepared and interesting.
John Hilson of Presiding Judge D B Tin district near Sedgewickville broke his left arm just above the wrist on Tuesday June 12 while on a girder of a new crib his father was building. He is reported to be doing nicely now.
Advertising note announces W B Burkett's lunch stand at Conrad's Park on July 4 offering fried fish as the specialty and hot coffee. The fragment also mentions eger and canned Caan pach.
In the north county, Robert Boan and Joseph Waldrup’s farm visit led to Boan's intoxicated actions in town. Sheriff Wells and Marshal Crump detained him at A. Bohnsack’s, Boan escaped, returned, and was fined Friday. Waldrup’s son Waldrup created a disturbance at Moses Jones’s home. he was fined seven dollars and fifty cents in costs.
In a special county court session last Saturday Thomas B James of Scopas was declared insane and committed to the asylum Sunday. The case cites periodic insanity linked to financial embarrassment. J J Conrad received 79.35 for cash advanced to cover transport and expenses. Dr J J Chandler was paid 5 and Henry James 1.50 as witness fees. D B Hill J O Long and Philip Barks were each allowed 5 for judge salaries.
The Town Board met in regular session Tuesday night approving salary bills. They ordered the calaboose repaired and cleaned and the work completed yesterday. The partition was removed to improve ventilation. Offenders will be locked up in the future.
Mrs Patience Welker, 98, died of old age last Sunday. She lived with daughter Mrs Wallace, eight miles north on Upper Hurricane. Burial occurred Monday at Whitewater. She was a Baptist church member.
Mrs. V. Jaques & Co advertise Fourth of July bargains on hats. Hats priced at two dollars drop to 81.40 for a batch, two dozen trimmed hats listed at 81.60, and other hats marked down to 60 cents. Shoppers urged to see bargains before they’re gone.
A man was found dead west of town a few days ago with a bullet hole through his heart. Authorities have not released his identity or a motive as the investigation continues. Local sheriff’s office requests anyone with information to come forward.
President M Carnot of France was assassinated in Lyons while returning from a theater. An Italian attacker jumped onto the carriage and stabbed him, dying early Monday morning. The suspect, 22, was seized by a mob but saved by police and jailed. Violent Italian reprisals erupted in Lyons as mobs attacked settlements and shops. De Pay was expected to succeed until a new president is elected. Camot’s term ends this year and his successor was elected yesterday.
Adjutant General Tarsney of Colorado was tarred and feathered by masked men near Colorado Springs after being decoyed to the Alma hotel. He was driven miles into the countryside, feathered, and ordered to leave Espaso county. He walked to Palmer Lake where Gov. Waite sent a special train to Denver for medical care. Tarsney, brother of Congressman Tarsney, was cited in Cripple Creek mining troubles and may seek Congress this fall. A $1,000 reward from Governor Waite and a $100 bounty from the Redemption league were offered for the arrest of the assailants.
The Democratic club held a lively meeting at the courthouse on Tuesday with strong enthusiasm. William Bean was added as a member and Albert Per kins, W. A. Jamison, and W. E. Rockwell were named honorary members. The club plans to meet every Tuesday at 8 pm and a called meeting will be held in Lutesville tomorrow with Prof. W. A. Leotier and J. W. Bevelle invited to speak.
Fragmentary text indicates a move to a new permanent location at the office of Dr W Cyaly in MarRh. Details are unclear but the phrase signals a relocation commitment to a medical or professional office.
Mayfield Smith Academy enters its eleventh session on Thursday September 6 1894 under new management and a new key tone. Prof Graves appointed head replacing Prof EB Graham who left for Oak Ridge High School. J J Bowman named first assistant. Faculty to expand with a comprehensive state university connected course. Building to be repaired and prepared for four teachers and many pupils. The academy promises a prosperous year.
In De Soto Missouri the Democratic convention nominated Judge James D. Fox of Fredericktown for congressman from the Thirteenth district on the first ballot. Hon E A Seay of Dent county was the only other candidate nominated. Jasper Burks of St Francois county was not entered. A resolution praised Congressman Fyan. Fox, born in Madison county, has served as a circuit judge for fourteen years since 1880.
Town buzz centers on The Boys stand at Conrad's Park for the Fourth. They offer well supplied refreshments including extra large glasses of lemonade and ice cream. The Boys’ store in town will also be open, promising value for money.
A. Mayer sparks a sensation by announcing full focus on the New Famous on The Fourth. In town, Mayer promises the best ice cream and a wide range of cool drinks. A. Mayer’s new Vine Street venture signals a bold storefront debut.
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