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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
1
Millinery and embroideries headline a display of fashionable life goods including Nainsook and Percales, Batiste, and gems in millinery art. Just out summer shapes featured. Customers invited to inspect the entire new line.
The piece notes community interest in road bonds and public works, praising a large county effort in St Francois and Bollinger counties. It mentions commencement ceremonies at a Baptist church with student performances, a piano duet by F J Hendershot and Miss Stevens, and various local participants and decor reflecting school pride.
A school program featured Miss Motta Kates and Edith Taabella Reed with recitations and songs including The King of Boyville and The Whistling Regiment. Mr Gilbert Chandler and Mrs Hendershot accompanied piano and banjo as students delivered polished performances and diplomas were awarded by Principal Hendershot.
Myrddle Dani took second place and Mrs Omar Phelps won first as the long program ended after three and a half hours. The audience remained keenly interested and decorum was preserved. Rev J A Runsell gave the benediction marking the close of the 1908 commencement ceremonies.
Our Correspondents report dry spell but expect rain for crops. Rev J H Shelton visits again. Steve Pape and Ruth return home to Silcomon. Charlie Furry resumes work at Tutor ville after his father’s recent death. Missy Hthol and Nancy of Zalum visit the area. The trot caused Mamace'in in the county. Best wishes to Tue Pax and readers.
Edd Johnson suffered a serious accident last Monday when an axe slipped from his hand and hit his ankle bone at the stave mill. Dri Thorp treated the limb and he is progressing well.
The rainy warm spell boosts agriculture with wheat looking to yield well. Marriages occur at New Salem church May 10 with Rev J C Hombree officiating. Trace Creek church held service and baptism after the 11 o'clock service. News notes include visits by Dines Bess and family, Blaine Minter returning home, the birth of a girl to Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson, N B Sample buying a mule team, and Noah Bollinger losing his barn and contents to fire on May 16 with unknown cause. Best wishes to Tam Press.
Scattered notes show continual rain as residents report travel to Latesville and Millerville, visits to Cole's Chapel, and business in Marble Township. Local figures include Robert Allen stalled in Julius Chandler's blacksmith shop, F M Stevens buying a buggy, and Esquire Pierce's court activity.
Oar photographer J G Homing reports a mighty good humor about the new boy aboard, saying things are going smoothly and the team spirit is high as operations proceed.
A collage of village happenings from a Fair View meeting to school entertainments, Sunday School convention plans, and local commerce. Mentions Mrs Vaughn assisting at a protracted meeting, Prof Lyerly of Sedgowickville Academy, Iva Kurro managing the anchor, and praise for the new Rawingneat clothing line at Hunter & Dickey offering low prices. Promotion for shop visit before purchases.
Members of Bollinger County Farmers Mutual Aid Society are notified of a special meeting at 1 p m on Saturday June 6 1908 in the Marble Hill courthouse to transact business relating to property burning and insurance. All members are urged to attend. By order of the Board of Trustees May 11 1903. J Q Brevens J P J nase Trustees See y and Atty W K Craxoren
Notice to Contractors invites bids to furnish material and erect a school house in Dist. No 1 Greenwood district until 1 pm Saturday June 20 1908. Plans may be seen at Burford Co Lutesville and Slinkard Co Zalma. Board may reject any or all bids. Lid Hixpwax president Moxnor Hovostan district clerk.
Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson La writes of malaria recovery after using Herbine. She reports fever returned after stopping doctors treatment but stopped when taking two bottles of Herbine, praising its efficacy. Mention of Dr CAM Willmer Marble Hill and local mine news in Fredericktown.
Dr. Bergin of Pana Sr endorses Snow Liniment as best for burns and emergencies on farms. The ad urges keeping the remedy in farm households and marble till displays, priced 1.00 at Dr. ?.
Describes the Snow Drop flour as pure and healthful, made from good wheat with modern machinery. Claims it saves money compared to other brands and encourages readers to ask their dealer for it.
Obituary notices report Mrs Mary Cumpton aged about 26 dying May 8 1908 near Kennett Dunklin County after a brief illness. She leaves a husband two children, father, brother and sister. Funeral at her father's home, interment Leanley Cemetery, Rev Joseph Lesley officiating. Also noted is the death of Mr Alinkard born 1458 died May 11 1908 of blood poisoning. He leaves a wife four children and many relatives. Funeral at Ebenezer, burial there.
Lara M. Krones administratrix receives letters of administration from Bollinger county Probate court dated March 47 1902 all persons with claims must exhibit them within one year for allowance or be barred within two years from publication read notice to avoid loss of claim against estate
Spring ailments with sluggish liver bowels and kidneys impair digestion and appetite. Merbine claimed to clear waste and restore vitality. Marble buyers seek White Oak timber bolts in Bollinger County with high prices offered for bolt makers and haulage teams. Local contacts listed for Gien Alien Laflin Luterville Scopus and HD. Witatie Boorman Go. L. Bansere.
Vergnan Conatrout Co announces openings for sales agents in all towns and townships of the county. Applicants contact 293 N Ewing Ave, St Louis MO to apply and receive full details on commissions and territories.
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