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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
4
A long list of small town items notes store sales at H. M. Smith's including suit cases trunks and clothing, thanks for subscriptions, visits by Henry Wilson and other locals, a wedding at Marble Hill, and upcoming events such as a G A R bean dinner and stewards meeting. Silhouettes of residents such as J. H. Miller and Miss Myrtle Dunn appear along with railroad schedules and church notices.
A good upland farm lies 3 miles south of Marble Hill and 14 miles from Leopold with a two story house a barn cistern and garden. It includes 30 acres of orchard 75 acres well timbered and cultivable land. Land value listed at 1.9 dollars. For details contact M L Peuxine Chatsworth UJ.
San Newell tendre Tuesday dollar subscription. M F Kinder John Manuel Masters went to Jackson to see big show. Ed Kaiser family visiting St Louis. I bought my Dress and Hat at Smiths Marble Hill. S I Spencer near town visited son Oscar at Blodgett returning Monday. Circuit Clerk Sam J McMinn went to Jefferson City for corner stone of new Supreme Court building. Hats at Mrs H M Smith offer correct style and stock. Miss Moyers trims. Protracted Baptist meeting begins October 50 by Willett of Caruthersville. Stoves work aided by Taylor Mercantile Company with first class goods. Squire John F McLane visits Caledonia then Gresham, Mrs A C King in frail health. For sale six room brick cottage modern in every respect. Price 1400. Will rent if not sold. Ready Sept 1. Wu P McCans.
Mrs. Moses Jones visited her mother Mrs. McCormick who remains seriously ill at Joseph Waldrupe's home near Dongola. A. C. King, from Sturdivant, plans to move to Greenbrier after selling out his general store stock. Forest Bollinger and Beal of Castor visited Marble Hill, and Leopold Catholics plan a new church near the Scott school. Norman Finney of Whitewater contemplates entering the newspaper business after selling his livery. Smith's Store advertises new dress fabrics with Mrs. Smith and Miss Moyers ready to help.
Local column records Tincle Jacob Lutes visiting relatives in Marble Hill and Lutesville and planning a trip through Cape Girardeau St. Louis to Colorado and California. It notes newspaper corrections on John Welch and Lulu Dunlap visits. Also mentions T Baglover visiting Marble Hill and a Farmington project. Real estate ad offers a five room cottage for sale and furniture ready for housekeeping with rental option.
One hundred sixty acres total with about 100 acres in cultivation and 50 acres of Perkins creek bottom. Remainder ridges, four room frame dwelling, cistern, spring, smoke house, poultry house, large barn 58 by 40, 4 acres in orchard, two acres Elberta peaches. Near churches, school, and two country stores. Proprietor has quit farming. Price 1600 dollars with liberal cash reduction. For further particulars apply at this office.
Mrs. Dr C. M. Witmer and her son Master Paul arrived home from California on Tuesday evening. The family likely enjoyed the trip and stay in Los Angeles and other places of interest, and friends will be glad to hear of their return.
Creditors and all interested are notified that W A Dean administrator will make final settlement of the estate of John S Dunn deceased at the next term of the Probate Court of Bollinger County Missouri to be held at Marble Hill beginning Monday November 13 1905 All persons having claims against said estate should present them to the administrator at Marble Hill Missouri before said term.
The Whitewater Valley Stock Farm announces livestock sales by J H Estes of Burfordville. Mr Forest Bollinger and Miss Caroline Zimmerman wed at the Zimmerman home near Glen Allen on October 2 with Rev J A Russell officiating. The Press extends best wishes for the couple after their marriage and voyage.
The annual meeting will be held at the Marble Hill courthouse in Missouri on Saturday October 28 1905 at 1 pm All members are invited and requested to attend The notice is dated October 5 1905 signed by Trustees and officials Also included is a report of W D Allen’s fatal accident and Charlie Bazzell’s wagon incident near A C Kings place and the Methodist parsonage with a groin injury to a horse from a long stick.
The Sixth battalion of the National Guard met in encampment at Burfordville on October 21 for long range target practice. Only two companies, F and G, attended. Company G traveled to Gravel Hill then Reveree before returning to Burfordville, two miles from the start, for mess. Company G set the best record with five men passing the 300 yard line. company F had two. Officers present included Major Olliver of Caruthersville, Capt Mabrey of F, Lieut Medly of H, and Capt S A Martin of G.
A daily paper promotion invites readers to pay for a year of The Press in advance and receive Chicago Daily Review for 50 cents. The manager notes the cheaper price aims to build circulation and warns the offer is limited before prices rise, urging bargain seekers in literature.
Lutesville and nearby residents are mentioned visiting, with several names: Chas Cooper of Glen Allen, Mrs M N Kinder and Miss Sophia Kinder of Gravel Hill, Miss Cora Chestner of Scopus, Ona Leslie of Gravel Hill, Hattie Kinder visiting Buchanan, and Melvin Shelton teaching near Dongola. George E Clark & Son expand their hardware store with an addition. Other items include TD Wilkinson returning to his farm and Elmer Robertson taking charge of the restaurant, church services, and local appointments.
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