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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
2
A garbled column lists varied topics from theater to politics, noting retirements in a divorce case, fashion shows, and a range of scattered items. It mentions Clyde Fitch, Queen Wilhelmina, Lord Eustace, Marconi wireless plans, and Vienna garment workers, with brief asides on professors, salaries, and public figures. The tone suggests a miscellany of societal notes and humorous quips rather than a single cohesive story.
A mid 18th century household tale follows Joris Lysbet and Katherine as war looms after Lexington and Concord. Hyde joins a forming militia and the Orange Regiment, while family bonds tighten. Katherine gives Hyde a symbolic Bow of Orange Ribbon tied to his sword as he heads to battle.
A letter dated July 5 describes visiting Hydes with an aunt for the Fourth. The location is a sprawling tone house amid lush foliage with easy railroad and river boat access. Kate Slyde notes the house is over a century old and that the Mfth generation continues traditions.
Fragmentary OCR text describes builders, a Chart, and a tale of missing items including keys and a magic bracelet. It mentions a tradition about a house promper tasting and a locked box containing pale palladium and carved pandalwned relics. The piece references St Nicholas Rew of Orange Ribbon.
Riverside Drive wedding tale describes a bride giving left garters to eight bridesmaids to share good luck. The tale centers on the bride Emelda and her tenacious suitor Talleman, who suggests wearing eight garters for eight days and presenting them at the ceremony. The story ends with ushers asking about gifts and bridesmaids replying something lucky.
An elderly Odd Fellow recounts a Texas swindle where a seedy stranger offered to explain Odd Fellows inner workings for $5. The saloon keeper accepted the lesson and learned a curious grip and signals, only to be ambushed by the door guard who threw him down stairs. The swindler vanished and a John Doe warrant followed.
A West Side restaurant keeper with a capacious new place shares his immigrant rise from poverty to command a staff of cooks and waiters. He boasts a crest on walls and glassware, quipping that a look in the Astor Library suggested his crest came from the king of his name in Ireland, a risky but confident wager.
Russell Sage, famed for affection toward horses, scorns cruelty and often jokes about animals. One afternoon outside New York he met a farmer with a peculiar mule and quipped that a blind man would pay 400 to see it, then drove away laughing.
A man of large size and a young boy with eager questions visit the elephant house. The boy asks if the elephant is as heavy as a pout, reflecting a child’s first zoo outing and curiosity about the animals.
Missouri lawmakers debate curtailing college privileges amid concerns over improper conduct by older students. Senator McKinley recalls school protection norms while Senator Young warns the bill would strip girls of subtle privileges they currently enjoy. The president of the institution had sought legislative relief.
Early Friday morning a devastating blaze on North Cedar street, Nevada, destroyed four two story brick and two frame buildings valued at about 276000 with 20000 of coverage by insurance. Owned by J Sam Brown, the line including Newell brothers billiard hall and coal, feed, and wood stores were heavily damaged or ruined. The fire prompted scare as walls collapsed and a nearby wood store narrowly survived. Miners escaped death in Tipton explosion after 300 pounds of dynamite ignited, causing a blast that knocked workers down but left injuries minimal. The Missouri shaft explosion occurred about 1:16 Thursday night eight miles away, triggering widespread alarm.
Kansas City police said Alexander Schultz of Hermann was found unconscious on the sidewalk at Fifth and Walnut at 1 a m Thursday. He was taken to police headquarters, revived, and said he had been slugged and robbed of $60. A bruise over the left eye suggested possible fracture. In Howard County, farmers buy draft horses in Western Iowa due to horse shortages, with several wealthy locals purchasing many horses for breeding to replace those sold to Southern buyers.
Students and teachers at Missouri University organized a German club to promote study and proficiency in German. Dr Almstedt was elected president. Explosion In a Coal Mine near Fortuna injures several. 300 pounds of dynamite detonated demolishing Standard Developing Mine machinery in Tipton district.
Balance on hand January 31 1908 and receipts transfers total 1 908 52081 408 74 include bond payments and interest. Filed by State Treasurer ER P Williams with Governor Dookery detailing cash balance Can also mention miscellaneous accounts and recording fees and total disbursements
Miss Catherine Marshall of Freeman Nebraska and Joplin clerk J W Wilkes agreed to wed after a mutual friend described Marshall’s accomplishments. Wilkes, a verse writer, sent rhymes to Marshall based on that portrayal and their engagement followed despite never meeting.
Missouri groups, including the Independent Order of Foresters and the Patriarchs Militant, plan joint encampment and drill events in Cameron on November 17 with representatives from Held Joplin and Clinton. Also notes 29 cantons in Missouri and a local union president Connie tiger. Also reports a large barn fire near Milan with 25,000 loss and 600 insurance.
Mrs. Van Matre was Saturday reappointed postmaster at Warrensburg Missouri filling a vacancy caused by the death of her husband Wesleyan College raises 40000 for a new building in Cameron Missouri. construction to begin September 1. A three year old girl in Golden City injures her brother with an ax. the boy’s scalp cut open but expected to recover.
Dr Richard Jordan Gatling, noted inventor of the Gatling gun, died suddenly February 26 at his daughter’s home in New York City. Born in 1818, he pursued varied early trades, moved to St Louis and Indianapolis, and rose to wealth from gun royalties after his invention spread worldwide in military use. He had limited practice as a physician and later defended his invention as a force for peace, though its destructive power remained a central feature of his legacy.
Unofficial reports say Archbishop Bruchesl of Montreal will be named a cardinal. Born 1866 in Montreal he studied in Paris and Rome and was ordained in 1874. He led Laval University chair work and Montreal Catholic schools before becoming archbishop in 1897. A misrouted dunning letter from Devil's Lake shows a sharp, humorous reply.
A speaker extols the value of a skilled valet seasoned by seafaring life. He cites that experienced sailors, retired after years at sea, can outperform many hired help in managing clothes and tidy living rooms for single men in New York.
A merchant in Oklahoma ordered ten pounds of saltpeter from a supplier and received it by fast freight. Farmers used it to cure meat and complaints about the treated meal prompted an inquiry. The wholesaler found a careless packer had sent wrong halts. A note mentions William H. Crane in a political context.
A pithy account describes autograph seekers chasing signatures from notable figures such as a former Hawaiian royalty member. A Cincinnati congressman jokes about autograph culture while a portly woman with a red hat and jewelry prompts a quip from another attendee.
Fragmentary OCR mentions James M. Beck, assistant attorney general, Philadelphia born in 1841, ties to Harrity and Democratic expansionists, plus scattered phrases about public figures and performances. Content is garbled with many non-sensical insertions and incomplete facts.
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