Local residents visit Marble Hill and surrounding towns
Attorney Lane from Crooked Creek on business last Monday. David Robinson and Dr J Z Dalton of Patton attended to business here. Wm M Williams and J F P Mayfield from near Mayfield were in town on Monday. Taylor Mercantile promotes latest millinery as do local merchants. County and probate courts sit this week with typical attendance. 500 bushels of corn for sale near Laflin. Citizens discuss repairing the foot bridge to Lutesville. Cotton Belt Through Trains to Texas leave Delta daily. J L Wallis and A W Henderson of Loyd, with Archie Henderson of Poplar Bluff, visited the office Monday. Subscriptions and renewals noted. see J A Manning for clothing and tailor-made suits.
Local school programs and community notices
School commissioners Da vault and Mendershot announce a summer training school for teachers at W M College starting Monday May 22 and running five weeks to the June exams. Stray 54 year old buckskin mare described. reward offered. Eliza Hawn now a dressmaker in Taylor Mercantile Co. store. VanAmburg show at Lutesville drew gamblers concerns. Will Mayfield College commencement next week with six graduates. Baptist friends proud of Southeast Missouri institution. Prof Chas H Williams holds an excellent faculty position at Webb City Great Western Normal School and is recognized as a regional history education specialist, with Missouri University ties and training in teaching psychology.
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W. A. Davault
F. J. Mendershot
W. M. College
Will Mayfield College
Missouri
Chas. H. Williams
Great Western Normal School & Business College
Webb City
Missouri University
Williams
University of Missouri
Jacks For Sale From Jackson Address For Details
Have head of Jacks for sale. They are as good as the best coming 2 to 8 years old 3 2 to 1A hands standard measure. Also a coming 4 year old bay saddle Stallion sired by Poindexter Squirrel No 338 dam by Almont. For particulars and prices address Scoaps Jackson Ma.
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Almont
Jackson
Local notes from Buchanan and Marble Hill round up
Buchanan cor report lists Henry Berry and others still puny or recovering, visits by Dr Witmer and S.R. Stuckey, and Grand Allen preaching by Rev Lowe. Marble Hill mentions residents visiting Cape Girardeau and St. Louis, plus Dr Kirkpatrick preparing to practice medicine. Munger & Hay finalize abstracts for Wayne County land sold to a Michigan syndicate. Renewal favors credited to multiple Marble Hill area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munger & Hay
Wayne County
Michigan Lana
Greenville Journal
Wanted 500 Cords of 4 Foot Wood For Sale
Livres and Dickey of Lutesville Missouri advertise for 500 cords of four foot wood and offer 75 cents per cord for cutting. Mrs Mary E Kinder suffered facial and hand burns from a powdery substance mistaken for sulphur exploding during house cleaning on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livres & Dickey
Lutesville
Mary E. Kinder
McCall Fashion Sheets Free at Taylor Mercantile
The Taylor Mercantile Company store is giving away McCall fashion sheets with purchases. Patterns are priced at ten cents and fifteen cents each.
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McCall
Taylor Mercantile Company
Obituary of Bollinger County pioneer George W Mayfield
George W. Mayfield aged 87 died May 4 1905 at Mayfield Sanitarium St Louis leaving eight sons one daughter survive with two sons dead five sons physicians A J Laterville W H Mayfield physician E B Mayfield St Louis A B Mayfield Salina KS Stephen A Mayfield Advance John J Mayfield farmer near Marble Hill Mary A Grindstaff of Patton is daughter funeral at Marble Hill under W M College Rev B L Bowman remarks. Body interred Marble Hill cemetery. All children attended except A B Mayfield of Salina KS. Also note local clothing sale at H M Smiths in next 30 days.
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George W. Mayfield
Bollinger County
Mayfield Sanitarium
St. Louis
Mr. Mayfield
Mayfield Post Office
A. J
Laterville
W.H
E. B
J. Louis
A. B
Salina
Kansas
Stephen A
Advance
John J
Mary A. Grindstaff
Near
Patton
B. L. Bowman
Marble Hill Cemetery
A. B. Mayfield
Kan
Young Kansas man proposes daily frank quarrels after marriage
A Kansas City newlywed suggested they discuss a topic each morning to learn about each other. The first issue was whether a woman can dress on seventy five dollars a year. He agreed and was last seen climbing into a hay loft with the plan to pull up the ladder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wansas City
Westemm
Crooked Creek shooting report and local notices
From Crooked Creek township comes word that a son of Me Davenport accidentally shot and seriously injured two younger brothers with a shot gam. Details are scarce. Also promoting spring fashions at Taylor Mercantile Co Marble Hill Mo with ribbons, hats, clothing, and wool offers. Surviving partner Isom Mouser announces administration of the Noah Mouser estate, claims must be filed within one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek Township
Davenport
Noah Mouser
Slinkard, Mouser & Co
Wayside Observations From Dallas News
A collection of quirky aphorisms and wry quips on social manners and language. Observations cover humor in dress, odors, finances, polish, and love, hinting at the salons and manners of the era.
H. M. Smith's Marble Hill Dress Goods Sale
Best line of dress goods waists laces ribbons and tailor made hats at H M Smith Marble Hill offering a wide selection and value for shoppers seeking quality fabrics and accessories in one location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Smith’s
Marble Hill
Sayings of the Wise and Distinctions of Great Minds
A collection of dated aphorisms and reflections on virtue error and divine power. Notable lines touch on goodness, truth warped by doubt, the dangers of deviation from duty, the arrow of distinction as a byproduct of genius, and the moral weight of despair toward God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Tupper
Byron
Washington Allston
State Binder Twine Output and Pricing Details
Auditor Wilder reports that the state binder twine is first class pure Sisal binding twine at 500 feet per pound. The bindery holds about 200,000 pounds, produces roughly 3,000 pounds daily, and full plant capacity is 10,000 pounds per day. Sales are cash at 84 cents per pound f.o.b Jefferson City, with direct farm sales or through one or two county dealers under contract to cap profit at 1 cent per pound. A riddle about apples and half shares follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilder
F.o. B
Jefferson City
Greenville Sun
Wanted Teas and Log Cutters Company Advert
Wanted log cutters and tea workers for steady work with good wages and cash paid biweekly. Apply to J P Lutes at Brownwood or Sturdivant Mu for immediate employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lutes
Brownwood
Sturdivant, Mu
Debtor Notice From Henny Cuerk in Bolling County
Notice requests parties who acknowledge debt to call at Bolling er County Dink and settle late accounts. The message is signed by Henny Cuerk and urges prompt action to resolve outstanding obligations.
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Bollinger County
Henny Cuerk
Woolmuch ofittle-Cash or Trade Sale Notice
Advertiser offers cash or trade for wool and related fibers at top market value. Seeks ready for sale with quick payment and fair pricing. Contact for measurement, tonnage, and payment terms. Local buyers, prompt settlement.
Local Notes From Lutesville And Surrounding Towns
Busy week for merchants as residents visit kin and attend events. Notices include Mrs Ian Hutson on the ick list, S Portis from Poeslantas in Lutesville, Mrs J L Burford visiting relatives, Sheriff Barrow of Wayne County in town, Miss Minnie Elfrank visiting Miargnu, and Miss Lune Revelle from Benton in city. The Wild West show, Van Amsburg exhibition, and church construction progress are reported along with updates on Prof T A Caldwell moving to Whitewater for summer housing and M F E Church South repair work. A Crescent man quotes a Western Publisher joke about a man wasting money on his wife’s fur.
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Appleton
Wis
County Court Proceedings May 1905 Exemptions and Roads
County Court met May ten, 1905 with all present. Gomer Powell and Charles B. Miller exempted from labor on public roads for one year. Public road changes proposed and road vacated between intersections. Road surveys ordered for several petitioners. Officials and pauper costs approved, and county depository contract awarded to Bollinger County Bank. Tax levies set for state and county purposes. treasurer Patserson authorized monthly salary and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Powell
Charles B. Miller
J. W. Wallace
J. M. Shrum
D. Robinson
Daniel Fowler
David J. Conrad
Circuit Court
W. S. Crane
Elizabeth Nicholas
C. A. Sander
E. J. Deck
John Putham
L. T. Kinder
County Board of Equalization
T. S. Baker
Man Gaither
Bollinger County Bank
L. B. James
Win. Patterson
Call to Action Among Birds by Craig S Thoms
In June New Idea Woman's Magazine, Craig S Thoms notes how young birds respond to parental calls. He describes a calm yet commanding nest departure cue that alarms nestlings yet encourages escape, transforming contented brood into alert, restless birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig S. Thoms
New Idea Woman’s Magazine
Debating Horse Weight for Farm Labor in The Farmer and Stockman
In The Farmer and Stockman a debate on farm horse type continues. Proponents favor horses weighing 1450 to 1700 pounds for market profitability and heavy implement use. Critics argue lighter breeds can outperform heavier horses in ground coverage and speed. Subscribers invited to support the publication.
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Farmer
Corn Belt
Farmer and Stockman
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W.K. Chandler
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Charles G. Revelle
G. H. Limbaugh
C. M. Witmer
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John Call
Estes & Call
Devog
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David Robinson
J. Z. Dalton
Wm. M. Williams
J. FP. Mayfield
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Our Town
T. B. Drum
Sedge- Wickville
RE. E. Bair
Taylor Mercintile Company
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Henry Fikuart
Adam J. Seabauagh
Tom Crites
Gid Smith
Sedgewickville
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J. A. Manning
H. M. Smiths Store
Mo Kaiser
Huskey, Mo
Eliza Hawn
Henry Berry
CG. M. Witmer
Farimnington
S.R. Stuckey
Dongola
John RR Burk
Buchanan
G. B. Snider
Lativi
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Portis
Pocahontas
James
Glen Allen
Wr. Lowe
J. L. Burford
E. G. Sample
W. A. Dunn
Cape Girardeau
M. N. Kinder
Manklin County
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Poplar Laff
Wilburn Baker
HE. M. Smith’s
D. E. Schmalhorst
H. M. Smith
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Richard Long
S.J. Long
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M. F. Kinder
Huskey
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Hornersville
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Morgan County
Colo
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Tayton Mercantine Co
Imace Marcarer Gouip
TayLtor Mercantine Co
Isom Movuser
Dallas News
Foley
A. H. Thurnes
Mgr
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Buffalo
W. Carter
Ashboro
N.C
Tae
Waronker Bros
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Ick
S. Portis
Poeslantas
Thesday
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Miargnu
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Benton
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van Amsburg
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Whitewater
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F. M. Wells
Chas. O. Hobbs
Geo. E. Clark
T. Robert Drum
T. Bollinger County Bank
Robert Dram
Chas.o. Hobba
F.M. Wells
G. E. Clark
Yale
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J.J Cuanxpurn
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W. E. Dickey
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L. A. Goodwin
W. W. Sample
D.W. Burford
J. J. Chandler
Jackson Marble Works
John H. Sander
C. L. Talley
Bollinger County Undertaking Co
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Manneris
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Lutesvile, Mo
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