12 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
1
Announcement that Tomas Laxe of Ripley County seeks the Democratic nomination for Senator from the Twentyfirst district comprising Bollinger Butler Cape Girardeau Carter Dunklin and Wayne counties. The notice names the candidate and district.
Doniphan attorney Trovas F Lane is nominated as a state senate candidate from the district. Lane is described as a thorough Democrat with a fine personality and strong local support, while political favors he conferred are noted as a basis for reciprocation. The piece also cites Illinois figure Colmessman Bargrey asserting Standard Oil has not paid a large fine and that collection and tariff revision may wait until after the election.
From The Commoner Senator Gore of Oklahoma proposes a constitutional amendment to levy and collect an income tax with graduation by class. He also seeks free list status for printing paper wood pulp farming implements barbed wire tools mining powder petroleum and related items. The piece urges readers to challenge a Republican neighbor to justify failure to pass such measures in the Senate.
County court met March 4 by adjournment. Bonds of road overseers Adam Seabaugh D J Mungle J B Welker H B Miller George K E Kinder BE W McKee Sam Newell Henry Eaker R E Perkins James F Vangilder and W D Hinkley were approved. Settlements: Welker balance due 10 75 Blanken 5 62 lumber district 9 J W G Hahn Son 4 45 lumber district Lt Sam Newell 3 labor district 12 Bond on Henry Mansker and John Whitener approved plus county loan 300 and 100 respectively. Clark 1 30 mdse district 1 Tedtera 16 08 labor Sowers. Mrs Pennecke Myers insane asylum. Collector W A Dunn settlement. Shff O R Kirkpatrick 16 20. William Abernathy 1 cash for insanity. Andrew Abernathy and George Myers 31 each as witnesses. County judges F M Wells M S Gladish Henry Mungle 15 salary each.
Marcr Term Lis State vs L Whitener parole proof made and defendant discharged from parole. State vs David Mouser murder continued to Tuesday March 17. State vs S M McAnally illegal sale of liquor plea of guilty fine 100 and parole on costs by agreement. Other liquor case fine 50 and parole. State v S M McAnally illegal sale of liquor dismissed by state. State vs Henry Young appeal from
A lengthy list of cases includes plea of guilty and fines for illegal liquor sales, various dismissals, continueds, and paroled costs. Several defendants appear: Addie Ray, Henry Young, Fred Marvin, William Robins, Simon, Harry Waronker, Jesse Angel, W. J. Burchett, Lora Heatley, James Burford, Seaman Chandler, Grover Newell, James Brown, Ora Call, Ray Huskey, Sam George Yount, and others. The piece also contains a funeral tribute to Brother Clark from Odd Fellows, plus a scatter of humorous verse about an Irish tourist and a native Pat joke.
Mrs. Lucinda C Greene born October 22 1866 died February 20 190s at family home four miles southeast of Patton widow of George Greene mother of four boys and two girls longtime Little Whitewater Baptist Church member respected neighbor and mother to many. Rev J F Henderson led service at Pulliam cemetery with numerous relatives in attendance. Nephew Wille Mayfield signs tribute urging faith and resurrection hope.
The lodge records announce the passing of George E Clark on February 9, IMS. The resolution honors his virtues and expresses humble submission to the will of the Supreme Architect.
Resolutions note the death of Mrs S Chandler a cherished member and officer of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The committee expresses sorrow for the loss to the union and to the bereaved family and directs notices be sent and records updated.
A Chicago News excerpt recounts Lazy Lewis claiming a farmer paid workers only when convenient and later discovering no one received wages. Tired Thomas questions the ruse as Lewis admits feigning illness to dodge payment.
A light verse parodies Psalm 122 with lines about reading the Sunday paper, trying a new automobile, fear of collection plates, and minor grievances with church life. It riffs on going to the house of the Lord and ends with a note of boredom and an exchange.
A Northern Lutesville Missouri resident George Croft testifies that twenty years of kidney trouble included backache and nocturnal urinary episodes. After using two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills he reports clear improvement and strong belief the remedy will cure kidney trouble. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY is the U S agent. Remember the name Doan's.
Letters testamentary granted to James M. Teeters for the Isham Teeters estate in Lollinger county Missouri following a February 19 1908 hearing. Claimants must present their claims within one year for allowance and two years from publication to avoid barring. Executor: James M Teeters. Shortly after marriage the average man acts as if he had conferred a great favor on his wife by leading her to the altar.
Motivational verse by Walter Malone urging resilience and renewal each day. It lauds sunrise as rebirth and night as guidance, pledging help to those who struggle to rise. Sinners and mourners are called to shake off despair and strive toward virtue.
Our Correspondents MM OM C report the Mozart Music Club met March 7 at Miss Elsie Dunn's with most members present. Misses Maude Burr Audrey Jamison Nellie Rudolph and Ollie Robertson won contests. Room decor featured colors and flowers. refreshments followed. Adjournment planned at the Jamison house with Audrey Jamison and Ethel Stagie.
The report denying crowding is false. four new students joined this week Misses Bertha Hahn Nola Hahn Rhoda Conrad Effie Smith. Miss Maud Clippard visited last Thursday. Brother Rudolph led chapel last Friday. Ruby Newcomer visited home briefly. W M C baseball team organized and slated to play Union Ridge next Saturday.
Mud and rain fill the week as A C Fowler traveled to Trowel last Friday. A new post office named Burg opens at Sweet Springs with J W Huff as postmaster. H C Montgomery visited Lutesville last Saturday. Several local boys attended a show at Zalmia Saturday night and had a fine time. George Fowler visited friends here recently. D A Stephens visited his parents in Cane Creek last weekend. Success to The Press and its readers.
Albright notes health improvements and local sightings as Nettie Crader can go out. Lane from near Glen Allen bought a horse from Dalt Baker. Harry Hendrix works at Kraufman stove factory. DeWitt Sample attended a candy party with his partner. Charles Shetley resigns as mail carrier. Waldo Myers may take over. Robert Barrett quits teaming and eyes Oklahoma. Mrs. William Francis and Dora visit Mrs. Morris in Buchanan. L A Darnell remains Kraufman team boss. John Huffstatler makes a quick trip to
Fredericktown notes report health improving in the area. I J Murray can go out again after grip. Pleas Wilkinson runs mill full time. L R Patterson moved to farm and improves property. William Williams leases William Gray farm and plans to occupy soon. Charles Deck preps for fishing season. Charley Barker hauls goods for Harry Diehl. Farmers store under Harry Diehl reports big business. John Billington to move to Illinois. William Carpenter departed for parts unknown. Mr and Mrs J C Cobbell visited L R Patterson. Andrew Beauhart lost a fine mare last week. Watchdog column itemized local updates.
Snow and rain cripple roads as residents report sickness school exhibitions and community visits. Families including Brown Roe Propst and Johnson share gatherings while others repair homes build barns and tend farms. Local clergy and teachers are active with sermons and classrooms, and notable names include Yount Chestner James Limbaugh and Limbaugh families amid cold weather and health setbacks.
The piece notes local health worries and a home visit by Mit Winder at Cape Girardeau. It reports a family fire incident where John Miller's wife and child were burned but are improving. It then attacks Republican policies, contrasts Teddy’s panic with gold standard boasts, and endorses William J. Bryan as a capable and honest future president.
Died Saturday March 7 1908 Mrs Sam P Cooper aged 44 funeral by Rev Wood buried Union cemetery left husband and three sons. Pearl Cooper and guest from St Louis attended Mr Cooper’s mother’s funeral. Married Sunday March 1908 Julius Robison of Patton to Miss Carrie Whitener near this place Rev Wood officiating. Children sick with whooping cough and diphtheria scare subsiding. BESSVILLIAN
A late arrival note indicates no items appeared in the previous issue and requests inclusion in the next edition.
Joseph Barks returns home improved from St. Louis treatment while local chatter covers Laflin Lumber slave laws, job moves, and visiting kin. Citizens discuss crops, a panther sighting, a bridge project, and a looming Democratic turnout amid economic distress and Republican criticism. A satirical tone questions prosperity claims as Bryan looms.
Notice is hereby given that letters of administration upon the estate of Susan C Cook deceased have been granted to the undersigned by the Probate court of Bollinger county Missouri hearing date the 10th day of March 1908.
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