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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
8
The Marble Hill postal stamp indicates the Marble Hill paper was filed as second-class matter. The fragment notes official mailing status without further context or events.
Our town notes report typical farming life with weather, births, illnesses, and community happenings. Obituary for Aaron A. Bollinger notes his 1847 birth and October 13 1906 death, with widow and five daughters surviving.
In this local update from Zalma region residents report ongoing drought as rain remains scarce. Mentions include Roscoe Rockwell and James Wilkinson, visitors to Cobbel and Cobbel properties, and observations of cattle and land conditions. A light, informal tone covers community activities and occasional health remarks, with a note on a winter gear delivery and a stray reference to Mercantil Wives.
The article describes a midweek prayer meeting led by Mr. Deek dust and urges youth to engage with readings and reflections. It notes a football win for Fredericktown High School, praises fair play, mourns the departure of music teacher Miss Dutchway, and welcomes her successor Miss Ford from Mexico Missouri.
Mayuela Jor Dimnean will move to Kentucky in a short time. We are sorry to lose him as he is a good citizen. Rosa Lee Mayfield and baby are visiting in this vicinity. Various locals including Johnson Cook moving to offer commitmition and visits by Latice Bollinger, J C Daewu, and others are noted. Many Mayfield family members from Jackson Sikeston Portageville Piggott were called to attend to a mother ill in bed. Uncle Dave Bollinger improving after sickness.
After an absence of a week or two, the subject signals a return. Details remain sparse but indicate a pause in activity followed by anticipated resumption. No names, dates, or locations are provided to specify the event.
Doan's Kidney Pills relieve backache, hip pains, headaches, and urinary trouble caused by kidney issues. Mrs. F C Berry of Marble Hill Missouri reports marked relief and restored energy, noting improved kidney function and reduced swelling. Sold by dealers, price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Mary E Zimmerman Sanders of Missouri, born July 3 1848 in Lenoir North Carolina, died November 1908 in Morley Scott county aged 60. She was married to H A Sanders in 1867, survived by six children, united with the M E Church South, and was buried at Old Union near Bessville after funeral led by Rev W H Prsenali.
County youths may enroll in Gray's Telegraphy and Business College Vienna Illinois for courses in telegraphy railroad accounting shorthand and typewriting bookkeeping. Students from the county receive railroad fare and positions are guaranteed Vuitton refunded if not fully satisfied with instructions.
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