16 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1905
Page
1
The column discusses election results showing independents gaining ground and reform victories in cities like Philadelphia, with Missouri agriculture urging soil feeding and fertilizer use. It covers local notices including a student’s tragic death, legal actions, railroad expectations, court docket, and various small town incidents across Dunklin, Perry, and surrounding counties.
Community notes report health and harvest plans, new residents from Nebraska and Indian Territory, harvest delays in cotton country, births and deaths, school visits, and a protracted religious meeting. Mentions J J May field work, Perry Starkey’s farm, and mining lease chatter.
A fatal incident occurred at Elvins involving a rating in a shaft during November. Authorities report a death resulting from the incident, with investigations underway to determine the exact cause and responsible parties. Further details were not immediately available.
A locomotive struck a worker who failed to move from the track as the engine began to cross. The engineer reversed immediately but could not prevent the fatal impact. The crew express sorrow over the loss of a valued colleague.
Miss Clara Walker in her second term at school in the Hahn district visited folks near Marble Hill Saturday and Sunday. Moses Limbaugh, ex collector of taxes, was mentioned in the same local item as part of the community scene.
Steady farming continues as farmers gather corn while community members attend church and visit kin. Rev O S Tallent joins Flat River meetings. Prof J F Zimmerman leads the school as Eliza Hawn visits home folks. a Friday debate and planned program promise a pleasant evening.
Health remains good in the area with few exceptions as residents report overall well being amid busy personal schedules and limited time for news gathering. Community members note stable conditions and no widespread health concerns affecting daily life.
Orlen Allen and Scott Rhodes with family enjoyed a short vacation at Gordonville before resuming work as book-keeper. Mrs Jennie Dorriss visiting Fredericktown. J Q Stevens J A McGoothin and PL J Burford attended a Masonic meeting at Marble Hill. HW A Rhodes traveled to Chaffee on business returning Friday. Roswell and John Clay visited Cornwall. Misses Della Rhodes and Stacia Zimmerman shopped at Lutesville. Mrs P J Burford returned from Blodgett. John Rhodes' son Roscoe of Jackson spending a few days.
Property listing describes a small SG room cottage with an oil papered interior, wooden warden, and a stove. Includes pets allowed and tea ready for use. Rent offered at a reasonable annual rate with description of the house and location on Mian Street.
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