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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text shows partisan references and transit related timings. Readable items mention North and South bound passenger movements and a 2:24 p.m. timestamp, with limited clear context for a cohesive event.
Local notes report Roy Dri return to Cape Monilay and various updates from Marble Hill and surrounding towns. Mentions sick residents G G Clippard Leopold and J M Welker Belville, school terms closed, new wagons from Taylor Mercantile Co, storm damage at Patton, and community events. Also notes court activity, theft at H M Smith store, and term reports from the Barber School near Tallent.
Trading at Smith's Store is a good business and clothing buys are featured. Revo A M Robinson is on the sick list. James Portis offers lunch or a square meal at reasonable prices and can provide meals when in town. Call on him.
A notice lists speakers and venues for local option discussions. D R Cox at Lutesville Tabernacle March 13 3 00 pm and Marble Hill Baptist 7 30 pm. Rev Stickney at McGees Chapel March 13 11 00 am. Rev Walton Gregory schoolhouse March 10 7 30 pm Union church March 12 7 30 pm and 13 11 00 am. Rev Hanmond Zalma March 14 7 30 pm. Rev Jenkins Sturdivant March 11 7 30 pm Laflin 7 30 pm. Rev Russell Palmore church March 10 7 30 pm. Rev Reevelle Drum schoolhouse March 12 7 30 pm. Rev McManama Huskey schoolhouse March 10 7 30 pm. Rev Gaither New Salem March 14 11 00 am Upper Hurricane March 14 7 30 pm. Rev Hembree Zalma March 13 11 00 am. Rev Davault Patterson schoolhouse March 15 7 30 and Grassy Creek church March 16 7 30. Further appointments will be published next week by order of Committee.
The piece discusses the estimated cost of a local option election, about 851 dollars or roughly 4 cents per capita, prompting critics to call it extravagance while noting liquor taxes have long funded county needs. It cites court fines from Bollinger County related to liquor violations and contrasts taxation with election expenses, then moves through local notices and short items about residents, visits, marriages, sales, and a few community notes.
Notice calls all Bollinger county Local Option Election members to meet at Marble Hill Presbyterian church on Monday March 14 1904 at 1 p m to organize final campaign work. Ministers and teachers urged to attend and assist election efforts and moral uplift. Also ministers asked to lead Sunday services March 13 1904 to promote Local Option and urge participation. W K Caanpeer chair and T H Jenkins secretary.
190 acres with 100 in cultivation, good buildings and orchard, well watered. A bargain on easy terms. Contact W F Burcoam, Marble Hill Missouri. Also a stray bay pony about 15 hands with a small white forehead spot and rope halter, last seen traveling toward Patton. Liberal reward for information leading to recovery. Kaiser Brorgens, Huskey Missouri.
Sickness and rain are noted in the locality. Frank Doeckins bought a fine span of mules from Mr. Brennecke. Prof. J. M. Chestner lost a cow last week. The Williams Cooperage Company plans a stove factory nearby. Willie Nanney attends W. M. College at Marble Hill. Mrs. L. C. Chestner visited her sister Mrs. Amanda Slinkard near Huskey. Charles Pierce built a large dwelling. Lee Dockins and wife took a trip to Fruitland. Merchants report good business. Squire Pierce remains active, but works at meal each Saturday. Democrats consider a local candidate for election year. School closed February 12 with a debate and lecture by Prof. W. A. Davault on Local option. Afternoon program included dialogues and recitations. Prof. Chestner led the exercises. patrons brought baskets for a bountiful dinner. This is Prof. Chestner's home district and he delivered a satisfactory term. Mary Flower.
The report mentions health generally good with a few colds, frequent rain and mud, and Miss Dora Snider visiting the Misses Morgan. It also notes Mr and Mrs Ed Seabaugh’s child ill with typhoid fever and Prof J M Robins closing a successful term of school.
Health is good with measles cases, roads poor but timber comes. Glover shipped hoops, Berry shipped wheat. Preachers Wim Bess and Walton noted. School term closed, Oscar Spencer to railroad office. Della Rhodes to teach starting March 14. Various locals traveling, moves, and social notes. Classified ad seeks trustworthy manager in county with $20 weekly advance.
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