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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
3
Mr Barnes of New York, author of That Frenchman and works including Mr Baynes of New York and Mr Potter of Texas, is highlighted for his literary contributions. The notices emphasize his publication catalog and regional impact.
Theron Thornes rescues Bidward Anatrurh and his Corsican bride from a perilous pursuit aboard the Vesil line. Barnes learns Marina has aided Marina’s senatorial ally and that Enid’s fate remains unclear as allies converge in Corsica. A dramatic confrontation unfolds as Sally Blackwood reveals herself and hints at further intrigue.
In Corsica, a fugitive is pursued as Edwin and his companion plan evacuation. A woman directs servants to make the villa a temporary home while she urges an interview with Enid, then drives away toward Bastia as mounting pursuit continues for To masso and others.
A team of oxen drawing a prairie schooner and a bearded western driver in sombrero drew crowds along Broadway from Grant's Tomb to Seventy second Street. Ira Meeker, Oregon Trail pioneer, traveled from Povaling Washington to New York in 26 days to urge creation of a transcontinental highway.
Twenty million turpentine cups are used in the southern pine forests to collect resin, a practice expanding as the resin industry adopts efficient, science-backed methods. About 700,000 or more are tapped each year, signaling a rapid shift in American turpentine gathering toward economical, forest-based production.
The article surveys collar styles from the Gibson to low necklines, praising unadorned, comfortable designs. It notes high collars flatter long necks while low collars suit shorter necks, and suggests fabrics like linen, lace, and eyelet embroidery enhance simple collars for younger women and school outfits.
Pretty bodice pattern described for voile or light material. Tight fitting lining of sateen fastens at back, filet trim in material color bound with silk. Silk binding on sides and a silk strip over shoulders. Sleeves gathered into a silk bound band. Materials listed include 2 yards of fabric and silk trims.
A Paris arrival, the lamp shade hat features an immense brim that slopes over the head and a lace frill at the crown. Also popping up is the Battieclh style, its name curious, with questions about its potential success.
The American Register of London notes chiffon broadcloths in all the new entries with lightness surpassing last year. Fancy broadcloths feature one tone woolenings woven satin or chevron stripes are numerous.
A description of serge dress fabrics for school frocks notes serges replacing most materials, with jumper style patterns and piping outlines. One dark blue serge dress features a wide waistline plaited skirt, a plaited jumper waist, and a V shaped yoke with brick red braid detailing and small brick red buttons.
Hand embroidery is not essential for color in a blouse, though a little adds desirability. Very fine batiste embroideries with colored vines or patterns can trim a blouse of sheer white fabric. White lawn frills edged in color also suit finer machine embroideries.
The article describes a large phulles taille toque, nearly as large as the great sailor hat, intended for midseason wear and theater or restaurant outfits. It mentions J. with a mob crown, tiny brim, and crown wrapped in black satin, plus a molded black camne rose with gilt beads as trirapriue details.
A simple frame folds around a picture using a handkerchief. The frame concentrates fabric toward the center, with four points directed inward then turned back to edge. They are pressed and secured with ribbon rosettes, creating a small square window for the photo. Hang it diamond shaped on a nail.
In Chillicothe a farmer’s ear meets a Des Moines prize contest rule of fifteen kernel rows. C F E Elley, secretary of the Republican County Central committee, filed the claim to win potential rewards. The ear was raised on Elley’s farm near Chillicothe. Also in St Joseph a priest, Rev Father Daniel Pembroke, spent a night in a jail cell awaiting sanity investigation after an arrest brought by Bishop Maurice T Burke of the St Joseph diocese.
Rolla fire at the School of Mines furnace room prevented major damage as students quickly fought the blaze with hoses before the fire company arrived. The fossil room in the predressing area was not insured and a recent addition.
Lamar residents learned at Judge B G Thurman's home that Dr G D Allee will wed Miss Katherine Clarke on October 20. Allee is the son of Senator Alice of Crean Missouri. Clarke is a society belle and popular in southwest Missouri. Monroe City report: E Smith of Hunnewell attended a meeting then hanged himself at home. He was the father of Mrs V Heubsch and a lifelong Republican.
A special Rolla election approved a 15 cent levy on 100 valuation to buy a ward school site in East Rolla and bonded the district for 7500 to erect a school building.
Governor Folk offered a $3200 reward for arrest and conviction of anyone guilty of violations of election laws concerning voter registration at St. Joseph. He had previously offered similar rewards for St. Louis and Kansas City and is determined to purge registration lists in all three cities of ineligible voters.
Citizens of St Joseph complain about gas quality and quantity from Katses and Oklahoma fields. Normal winter supply suffices for homes and industry in fair weather, but frost lowers pressure and disrupts factory and family needs.
A clothing shop owned by M. Meyerhard in Aurora was destroyed by a dynamite blast. The explosion caused a citywide panic as residents armed themselves and flooded the streets. Police and investigators are probing the incident for clues and suspects.
A dynamite blast and steam boiler explosion at the Apsche Mine in Webbkh Cir killed mine overseer Robert C. Pelanch and workers George Smith and Jasper Lee. Injuries were reported to Frank Horderby and Md Johnson, while buildings on the site were destroyed.
William FE Parrish of this city, aged about 70, a retired tavern keeper, hanged himself in his yard. His wife had just returned from Chicago and he had prepared to go to the train to meet Berlie. He leaves a widow and eight children. The act occurred while he was in poor health.
Plea for separate trials granted in the assault case involving Thad Raney Mrs. Ty Ox and Myrtle Baker. Judge Haywood Seat ordered the trials to proceed with Mrs. Morthe Maker’s trial first as readied in court.
Lautis Reck Arthur Goodale of mevier leapt before a passenger train at Alexander a small town below here and was crushed to death.
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