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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1891
Page
4
The Marble Hill Press lists inland and out of county rates for one copy. One year costs 9 25, six months 2 25, and three months 38 cents. Advertising rates available on application.
A garbled report notes rising wealth in New York and mentions diay Cal Wes gaining influence on Houckart road. It references election activity, New Jersey and Missouri voting rules, and Rev Di Bivelward’s death, with antiquated partisan commentary and muddled names throughout.
The article contends General Bawhinger, a notable Byanee figure and politician, killed himself last week after a tumultuous career with a former lover. It notes dramatic town growth in Chandler and critiques the Georgia Legislature's stance on the Oral Alliance platform. It cites a Chicago firm importing Austrian pearl buttons and questions McKinley’s duty policy impact on prices.
An exchange notes vast Indian lands will be opened to settlers. It says Oklahoma’s recent openings drew many settlers, and more lands will be opened shortly. The 9,000,000 plus acre figure hints at the scale under pending treaties and legislation.
The piece discusses possible moves to cede 2,000,000 acres by the Southern Utes in Colorado and negotiations on lands held by other tribes. It warns of a plan to colonize Russian Jews in Southern Illinois and Mississippi, urging public protest and noting concerns about agricultural familiarity and regional reaction. It also critiques tariff policy and World’s Fair expenses, highlighting skepticism toward government subsidies and fair salaries.
A new and elegant game called soaping the editor is described. A man pays a dollar and a half to the editor, who is entertained, then pays again for a receipt and another dollar and a half to get a long advance issue. The joke ends with the editor possibly fainting while the trick exposes the target’s gullibility. The piece references Sayles J. Bowen and public life details amid a broader fiscal context.
A collection of quirky items from forums and oddities in Philadelphia and Kentucky. Includes a suit for damages, a bedstead as a four Legged creature joke, references to the whipping post in Kentucky, and aside notes on pensions, cigarettes, and signatures. Also notes on hayseed in Arkansas and Missouri papers copying city articles.
Such ult. Judge McMinn repairs. Birth: a boy to Mrs Baker. J A Holder marries Miss Pittuan. Mrs Dixon and family visit from Dutch Town returning home. Hog and cattle carload shipped to St Louis. Mr and Mrs Gaines visit sick daughter in Stoddard County. C H Pape clerks for F M Winack. Wayne County party with daughter Mrs Dunn heads to Katsay. Rev Dodson holds meeting at Brush Creek. J H McKinney, 66, former box factory superintendent, remembered. Success to the Parse.
Beseville reports a Saturday rain that gladdened farmers with varied sowing progress. A change in the Beseville saw mill ownership is noted but not detailed. Constable Emanuel Slinkard from Loranee Township is active in the area. A large turnout attended Rock Point singing on Sunday. Mr Cobb leads a well liked singing school. C W Miller reportedly has coal on his farm and Ample Arthur finished a new house. Katelo resides there now. E W Beasbb engineer at the saw mill with current duties.
Public notices announce two sheriff sales under deeds of trust in Bollinger County Missouri. Administrators James and Peter Eaker will offer a 160 acre tract in section 25 township 30 north range 8 east at the courthouse on November 9 1891 with cash due sale terms. John Tiskhey sheriff will sell Lots 1 2 and 3 in block 1 of Smithville at Marble Hill on October 10 1891 to satisfy the trust deed debt with court costs.
A long probate docket from Bollinger County Missouri lists executors administrators guardians and curators required to file accounts during the November term beginning Monday November 9 1891 at Marble Hill Courthouse. The record names numerous parties including Baker Elizabeth Baker Joseph, W F Burcham, Chanders A G John J Chandler, Clippard Andrew, Hinkle Elizabeth, Nenninger Charles, and many others with minor heirs noted, spanning November 9–14 1891. Judge Jasper Frymire presides.
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