19 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1902
Page
1
Fragments describe chatter on a Jefferson Territory plan, mentions Representative Moon and the proposed creation of a new territory from parts of the West. Notes discuss political support, possible presidential approval, and the impact on land allotment and governance.
Republican leaders in Missouri push state issue campaign while Democrats trumpet reforms. They tout election of a U.S. Senator and control of the Supreme Court, boasting of school fund growth, tax relief, railroad oversight, and honest elections under Democratic governance since 1878, opposing a railroad-backed Kerens bid and national party influences.
A fragmentary note critiques Congressional roundups and the failure attributed to Teddy. It mentions Republicans in the House wishing he had been allowed to continue and contrasts old notions of court authority with recent shifts in power.
Southeast notes report Hon W D Vandiver winning Ripley county by 200 in the primary over Russell. Jackson heralds note the death of Dury Wills near Oak Ridge aged 91, a Cape County elder. Perryville item describes farmer Andrew Gorman selling a 600 pound pig for 22.75. Piedmont to De Soto line sees six extra large engines in service as a new Iron Mountain railroad experiment.
Our correspondents note activity at Lotesville Normal with Emma Slagle White Water Prudence Stevens Laflin EfGe Lotesville and Mosers Linus Marble Hill Oscar Habe Litterville. The literary society met with many visitors. Mollie Brola joined the music class. Students attended a box supper and reported a good time. Carrie Burford was sick last week. Normal Scare.
Reports say freight trains No. 8 and 00 No. 80 stalled on a south hill by the section house were rear ended by No. 90, injuring no one. James Bolchambers of Glen Allen ran No. 90’s locomotive. Repairs underway, no serious damage. residents note short fires at Andrew Gaines' and John King's smokehouse, but losses were minimal. Community updates include property moves, Academy enrollment rising, and local services preparing Memorial Day sermons.
Residents recount recent visits and subscriptions, with Rev. Bowman nearing fund targets for the M-8. A. The Marble Hill Brose Band led a student parade through Marble Hill and Lutesville, with a courthouse stop and photos on Main Street. Local contractors near Rosemont Hall completion, and older notices note church, school, and social gatherings amid transportation and housekeeping details.
Arch Pair closed a successful term of school in Sedgewickville on the 7th and Henry Montere closed a term in Roo district. John M. Pair left for Texas on March 14 to make it his future home. Crury Wills, grandfather of Willsof near Daisy, died March 10. Mrs. Hattie Limbaugh improves. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Limbaugh on March 8. Several residents reported health and work updates, fence work, and travel to Cape county and Mayfield. Mourram Pare.
Miss Maretta Kinder wed Mr. Fred Bhetley at Marquand Inet Wednesday. Charley Swan returns from Cape Girardeau Normal School. ill at home March 13. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Whitener travel to Dukesville on business. Will Bollinger wrecks buggy. may use crutches next Sunday. Clara Shetley visits Dr. Keehp's store Friday. Rev. Conningham of Maree presides at Kinder’s Chapel third Sunday services.
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