10 Nov 1904
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
1
Fragmentary notes reference officials, retirement, and election outcomes with unsettled wording. Mentions candidates and official duties but lacks clear names or places to confirm facts. The text hints at voter preferences and defeat, yet specifics remain unreadable.
The Pullman Palace Car company reports a quarterly dividend of 22 per share and a fiscal year ending July 711 shows the largest earnings in company history with a surplus of 3 741 400. Despite past large surpluses and watered stock, critics note wage cuts for skilled workers and minimal porter wages funded by tips, calling the practice greed and contrasting editorials from the St Louis Chronicle and Knickerbocker's editorials.
Reports from the county election show Polk leading in the state with a likely 25 electoral votes, while St Francois and Madison counties go Republican. Judge Anthony and others are mentioned with mixed results as details on totals and majorities remain partial, with uncertainty on final margins.
A fragmentary exchange shows a father advising his son about leaving the table after meals. John replies humorously that leaving is about all one does, highlighting dining table etiquette in a bygone tone.
Southeast News notes costly fires in Charleston and Caruthersville, Danklin county melon display earns silver at Worlds, Dr. George W. Hull dies at his brother’s Marquand home on October 26, and plans for the Hotel railroad reaching Oak Ridge with expected Cape connections.
Our WYBL College party returned from a Sunday trip reporting an enjoyable excursion. They traveled to Tower Grove station on Thursday evening and were guided to Mayfield Sanitarium by Dr WL Mayfield. The group toured facilities, observed student projects, and enjoyed entertainment at a local show before heading home satisfied with the experience.
Timber protection and enrollment concerns surface during a visit, with officials citing misnotes and unclear funding. Local leaders aim to reassure families, address class sizes, and clarify upcoming adjustments to school programs.
A scrambled local update notes upcoming votes tomorrow and doubts about party victory. It mentions governor candidate Polk, Theodore Wolsum’s Clover win, Joli Krussel’s World’s Fair visit, and various local names with brief, uncertain events and a new store in Whitewater.
Clippara society column records several visits and movements. Nidan Seilerlings relocates to Tos ture south of Clippard after purchasing from DR Preter of Los Alamitos. Miss Kate Suiter visits Mrs Tieerel with Danin. J M Adlmen family report illness but are present. Mention of election activity and Parker Davis among Democrats. SVACANTILA.
Vague OCR style summary notes mention a sermon at Piatwoods on Sunday with attendees from the community. It notes visits from Mareelas and Mrs McNew, and Mrs Ollie Howise visiting in town. Mentions Montgomery building divetationae and Miss Ola Fish teaching at Tose Eye school, plus cattle bought and a sale.
The Blansville column reports on residents with visits and travels. A. L. Whitener of Marquand visited her father Jacobs Bess. Avery Bess and family from Flat River stayed with relatives here. Sam Bess runs a wood business. D. O. Medan visited Marquand. Sallie Goree died near Bessville. funeral by Rev. Menk and interment at Trace Creek cemetery. Prof. J. L. Statler was called to the bedside of his brother. Union Sunday school progresses under Ton. M. Weller. Deluting society meets Fridays at the schoolhouse with programs. Zens Welker, employed at Glen Allen, visited home folk.
The couple M. Metealio Nele Bessville and Albert Metealr plus Miss Allie Bean Sunday vow and plan to reside at Miarquand. Numerous friends wish them happiness and prosperity as they start married life.
Typhoid fever spreads through Mayfield with several cases reported in the church and school. Local residents, including Lillie Minsfield and John Mansfield, keep attending services and the Sunday school as officials monitor the outbreak and residents seek relief.
Health mostly good with several typhoid fever cases. Mrs Seabaugh and Elva Seabaugh show improvement. John Olsen sick in Tennessee State. D R Seabaugh active in work. Funeral for Mrs James Turtle held November 4 in Smigewieville cemetery. Little son of P A Statler with typhoid fever improving. High school and public school progress praised.
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