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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1918
Page
8
Scribbled lines indicate a weekly feature note from publisher G. L. Chandler. The item records Thursday publication cadence and mentions office location Marble Hill. The fragment hints at a printing or circulation note without firm event or names beyond Chandler.
Local notes recount illnesses and visits from residents like Arthur Stineman Roy Schreiner and Minnie Schreiner. Obituary for Dewey, a young man who died of pneumonia after influenza, is detailed with funeral arrangements and family grief.
Dear Editor a tribute recalls Dewey Winfield Robinson who died at Mare Island Naval Training Station in California after enlisting July 29 1918. He was only eighteen years old and leaves friends and relatives grieving his loss.
Charles Francia Marion Underwood born August 19 1888 died October 22 1918 at age 30 after serving in World War I. A Trace Creek Baptist member, Sunday school leader and treasurer, he served at Camp Dodge Fort Snelling Fort Bradley and remained steadfast in faith. He leaves his mother four brothers four nephews six nieces three uncles two aunts and many friends. nicknamed loved by children and nurses noted for patience during illness.
A solemn notice honors a fallen volunteer who vowed to give his life for liberty. He cherished the Young Men's Christian Association and the Red Cross, calling the latter a mother to soldiers. He urged support for local organizations and left a vacant chair for Charlie. His memory lingers as a promised reunion on a golden shore.
The death angel visited the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Kitchen Ort on October 19, 1918, claiming their daughter Dora Mae aged 5 years 10 days. She was a bright loving child and will be greatly missed by family and friends. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Wigger and she was laid to rest in Trace Creek cemetery awaiting the resurrection.
Notice taken up by WM. Poston and posted before John O. Pisher justice of the peace in Hel linger county on the first day of August 1918. Described property a mare valued at £75, dark brown aged about 14 hands high. Mare stood on left shoulder with a severe wound across the breast, evidently caused by barbed wire.
Grant of administration for the estate of Mattet Richards deceased, to Rev. Richande on November 1, 191s by Bollinger County Missouri probate court. Creditors must file claims within six months for allowance and within one year to avoid barring. W Hee Richards administrator, Grassy Missouri. W C Cole judge of probate.
Shareholders notice announces the annual stockholders meeting at the bank on Monday in November 1914 at 9 a.m. to elect seven directors for the year and vote on reducing the board from seven to five. Meeting may run at least three hours. Attested by President C. A. Sander and Cashier L. J. Grimeley.
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