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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
2
A compact set of light notices and quips from Marble Hill Missouri notes. Snippets include jokes about straw hats public sentiment and a remark on Kipling Whitman Browning blend. Also mentions button trusts sea life swordfish bogota doctors plans and social curiosities with light humor.
Readers are urged to avoid Efriu due to strong warnings about a supposed contrivent. The text emphasizes caution and recommends staying away from the area as a prudent measure amid uncertain claims.
A New York car conductor found a lost SL500, tracked down the owner, and returned the vehicle. In gratitude he received a Canarian quarter, prompting reflection on whether the world is improving or merely newt in fortune.
A man may be regarded as a confirmed old bachelor when his mental emotion excited by the ward sweet hearts is less vivid than that excited by the ward sweetbreads.
The writer notes Mr. George Bernardshaw has recently celebrated his eighth birthday, remarks that he has kept his youthful sleeve and spirits, and reflects on his continued vigor.
New Jersey seeks to abolish roads as part of a reform described as a path to mosquito extermination. Once accomplished the state would be considered eligible for admission into the union.
Accepting the estimate that fifty years of coal mining will exhaust all anthracite veins, it is easy to see how the time could extend to twice that period with a strike every other year.
New York reports its healthiest summer in ten years as officials note reduced illnesses. Some observers blame a harsh winter when many weak individuals reportedly died from pneumonia, shaping current health trends and municipal outlooks.
A brief note recalls Francesco Petrarch born July 20 six centuries ago, celebrated as the world’s premier love poet. It mentions his enduring fame and the enduring appeal of his devotion to Laura.
The query asks if the same Reggie Vanderbilt praised for not lending money to a titled foreigner is the same individual recently separated from part of his wealth in a New York gambling emporium. No definitive link can be established from the provided text.
In New Haven talk grows of erecting a monument to El Whitney inventor of the cotton gin. Though late by a century, the proposal argues the memory deserves a tribute after such a long wait.
Mrs Leslie Carter argues actresses should not be married yet says any woman seeking stage success should have matri monial experience. She does not specify how long or how often a marriage should occur before pursuing higher honors.
A Spanish town organized a bullfight to raise funds for the London Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The event aimed to support the charity’s work in foreign countries, reflecting a restrained sense of humor in the community.
A Harvard professor asserts the moon hosts roses on its surface, arguing that craters seen through a telescope are actually large blossoms, presenting a whimsical view that blends misinterpretation with imaginative astronomy.
A man from Jerecy City marries a girl due to her cooking, seeking new chances amid house expenses. The article notes he counted the ages of a hired cook as part of his plans.
In a fragmented scene, Jessie Carden and friends navigate a social gathering in an ornate conservatory. General Carden and others entertain while romantic tensions mount between Jessie, Arthur Morris, and Blake as memories of Boston and New England swirl through conversations.
Fragmented excerpt describes John Burt livert-Janes Make aml Peter Burt as key figures with vast railroad holdings and other ventures. The text hints at a western world landscape of powerful investors and influential men, mentioning an urns of men and broad enterprises.
James Blake and Jessie Carden recall Rocky Woods as Blake battles loyalty and desire. Blake reveals debt to John Burt while wrestling romance, planning treachery to win Jessie, risking truth, friendship, and his career. John Burt's presence looms as Blake steels for confrontation in his private office.
A fragmentary dialogue recounts James D Blake, famed for a bold five year record of transforming a small stake into a fortune. The speaker mocks the claim, noting no outward signs of wealth and questioning the tale of extraordinary growth.
A New York Times report, citing an undertaker, explains why hearses are not dispatched after dark. The piece notes safety, public perception, and operational concerns, with phrases describing eerie scenes and the impact of nighttime funerals on staff and the public mood.
A fractured newspaper fragment recounts a tense scene aboard a ship or train where an engineer and Lord Ross discuss avoiding disaster as a boiler nears explosion. The dialogue shows urgency and uncertainty, with characters debating the right steps and revealing limited opportunities to explain delays or fault.
The tale describes Maurus Jokai's sharp humor at a Hirchenring party where he mocks a nobleman Count Zichy’s Prague gift. A toast to Teoria’s ladies shows Jokai exposing vanity with a dramatic forehead wrinkle and a dramatic reveal of his hairline. The crowd laughs but some ladies disapprove of the compliment.
A fragmentary note discusses John Wesley’s lifelong work, claiming he preached about 49 000 sermons and authored a work titled Primitive Prosteror An Easy and Natural Method of Curing Most Diseases. It allegedly appeared in London at Parr & Co in a work named Wain. The preface cites the Creator and human fallibility in medicine.
A brief fashion snippet describes pale fawn styles for the season. It notes both women and men will wear the look, highlighting its light, pliable material and smart appearance. Cleaning advice mentions easy maintenance with specific pipeclap products.
A 12 foot giant Japanese spider crab on display at the American Museum of Natural History is the world’s largest crustacean. The creature’s body matches a half bushel, its two large nincers could encircle a man, and its eight legs resemble massive bamboo poles.
A fragmented wartime memorial note recounts a monument to a World War era Spanish War veteran and other fallen servicemen. The text references veterans, a university setting, a ceremony plan, and local figures shaping the tribute, with emphasis on memory and sacrifice.
The Honorable Randall Thomas Phivideour, lord archbishop of Canterbury, arrived in New York on August 27 with his wife and the vicar of Windsor. He preached at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and planned trips to Montreal and Toronto, with professors and delegates accompanying him. The visit included a reception by Bishop Potter and clergy of the New York Diocese, and the archbishop spoke of a fruitful voyage and good health.
Fragmentary text from Hamilton Ohio mentions names like James Gall Toledo and Abeber, with unclear references to a marriage, raving, and a family insisting on a full name. The passage lacks coherent events, dates, or concrete outcomes to determine a specific news item.
Senator Platt and Governor Odell shared a chat about a prison visit. Odell described entering through a trusty who joked about equality in confinement. Platt responded with a wry remark calling the inmate “a good mudge of men.”
Odell favors Nicholas Murray Butler for New York governor. Seth Low actively supports reform. Andrew J. White serves as envoy to a foreign court. Cornell President Schurman is linked to a Philippine governorship.
A new seed potato variety named Pearl is offered in England at a price of 29 449 dollars per ton. The high cost reflects premium quality and limited supply, with growers eyeing potential impact on agricultural markets and export prospects.
A fragmented notice reports a revival of Gaelic studies spreading from Creekton and Manhattan to five eastern cities. Classes form daily in Gotham and across tidal shores with rising enrollment. The piece notes attention from scholars and the Gaelic Department, highlighting a claim about civilization origins.
The obituary notes Mrs Harriet J Sorten aged seventy three, widow of George, born Wells Ruthin county Ve Ave PT, a widow pensioner of the War of 1812. Her son James Cerytine has lived seven years more than age and lost his debtly waving after a day’s work grinding grain. The piece mentions her connection to the Buffalo siege and an 1812 era memory recalled by the living survivor.
The passage casts Serge Witte as not without reproach yet not a reactionary. It describes him as a financier and political maneuverer who is superficially reformist but fundamentally self serving. The appraisal notes that Russia relies on him as a key hope amid uncertain leadership and reforms.
Gov Herrick of Ohio, on morning drives in Cleveland, was confronted by the chief of police about speeding. The governor admitted a lively gait and promised obedience, joking that if jailed he would pardon himself.
Seminole veteran Patriarch Fish, aged 119, is expected to become the oldest living union soldier and pensioner. He draws a monthly pension of $312 and served in Company K of the Indian Home Guards.
A Chicago railway ticket scaler was sentenced to eighteen months in the house of correction after using a false clergy identity to obtain half-rate tickets. The case highlights enforcement against ticket fraud and impersonation of religious office.
Missouris City of St Louis reports an unprecedented tax payment rush on the first collection day. Tax bills totalled over 2300 thousand with the Mercantile Trust Company making the largest single payment. Collectors and assistants processed thousands of tax bills with deposits at multiple stands and late-day final deposits.
Jury finds deaths at old Fair Grounds last Sunday afternoon were accidents. Witnesses described great dust and poor policing. Oldfield confined to bed in Missouri Bay. testimony about police and fence viewing the race.
State Treasurer R. Williams filed the monthly report showing July balances of 8,072,085.70 and August receipts of 277,715.40 with August disbursements of 150,995. A large August distribution of over 1,000,000 was made to county school boards. Secretary of State Sam B Cook reports taxes and fees received in August 1904 totaling 12,651. Includes commissions, corporate taxes, recording railroad contracts, and bank inspection fees.
Ter ry Cooper aged 17 allegedly obeyed his mother when he shot and fatally wounded Mrs Wright on August 6 near St James Ma. She died Thursday. Cooper and Wright families are farmer neighbors with hostile terms. Mrs Wright's thigh was shattered and she lay in a field for hours before help arrived. Mrs Cooper and others are jailed at Roils.
Fr Konwis reports Building Commissioner Heimburger records show a sharp rise in building permits for August compared with 1803. In August 1908 there were eighty nine permits for new brick buildings costing 1,000,? 021. Last month 201 permits were issued costing 1,276.98. Most new work is flats and dwellings with few business houses. Total brick and frame structures plus repairs and alterations cost 1,987,098.
In St Louis Mrs Julius Lehmann wife of a man serving seven years in the penitentiary for bribery has been moved from 3817 North Twenty third street to City Hospital. She suffers nervous prostration since her husband’s conviction and her daughters sent her for temporary treatment until her condition can be determined.
In St Louis William Yoel a farmer living at Sutter Ma was held up and shot by a highwayman near Roth Grove while driving a peach load. He was taken to St Luke's Hospital in critical condition. The assailant commanded him to halt and fired as he attempted to comply.
Missouri Conference opened in Columbia with Bishop Hendrix of Kansas City presiding. John B. Veihl named secretary, Hansford and Round elected assistants, daily business sessions planned, and evening devotions. Sunday School Board reported a 40016 increase in attendance last year amid reminiscences of pioneer Missouri ministers. Several delegates arrived by train after a collision in transit. brethren aided the injured.
A 55 year old father from four miles south of Han nibal Mo loses one son and severely injures another when a revolver discharged by a 2 year old killed George, the younger brother. The incident occurred while children played with the weapon. In St Louis, the Jefferson Club mourned Senator George G. Vest, an honorary member, and resolved to drape his portrait with mourning for ninety days.
Jefferson City Mo reports the Osage river estate farm owned by FE L Edwards estate sold for 47200 to Henry L Voune of St Louis. The transaction marks the most significant sale in years within the region.
Maryville Missouri reports the fourteenth annual district convention of the Christian Church held in Maryville drew strong attendance on the second day with large outside delegates and sizable evening gatherings.
Jefferson City Mas Gow Dockery announces W. W. Defarnett named coal oil inspector for the city of Warsaw. The two year term begins August 1, succeeding himself.
At a Columbia Missouri meeting of the Columbia Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy Mrs Anna Johnson and Mrs Estelle Weston were elected delegates to the state convention to be held in St Louis in October.
A jury in the Seth and Louis Police Court fined William i her of No 3856 Sarpy Avenue 25 in costs for selling skimmed milk deficient in total solids.
Peter McNally of 2822 Morgan Street was robbed of eight cents by two masked highwaymen near Delmar Avenue early Thursday. He fought back but could not save his money or escape the attack.
A male infant about a week old was found on the steps of Second Baptist Church at Heaumont and Locust streets Thursday night by police from the Mie district. Investigators labeled the discovery a newborn matter and began standard procedural checks for care and custody.
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