10 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
1
Fragmented reads show Republican and Democratic tensions in Missouri with mentions of Desloge and St Louis meetings. Notes reference candidates and local editors, with criticism of party tactics and calls for organizational strength amid a tense political climate.
The Cape County Democrats nominated a strong ticket including Representative BR. BL Oliver Sheriff W. F. Schade and County Clerk Los Sermacke among others. A notable accident near Pitts Geld killed Secret Service Agent William Craig, with President Roosevelt and Secretary Cortelyou injured. Dr. W. H. Mayford discussed tuberculosis treatment via mountain reservations in Arizona. Bollinger County honors founder Dr. Mayford for his generosity and work.
Cape Girardeau State Normal School opens September 16 1902 with departments in classics modern languages physical sciences manual training music and sub normal work. The new Scienté Hall to be completed August 15 1902 with a 25 room building 60 laboratory spaces and a 1500 volume library. Incidental fee 3.00 per quarter board 2.50 to 5.50 weekly. Address W. Deinwort president Cape Girardeau Missouri.
Local notices report the Orleans fair opening September 24 for four days with a robust premium list. Excursion trains to Weingarten run from Southern Missouri. a depot explosion caused by dynamite or chemicals is investigated. Flood damage hits Black River levels. a rail bridge at Williamaville is wrecked with plans for a steel replacement. Local politics note Louis Houck Mim resigning as St Louis Gulf railroad president to focus on Cape Girardeau and Cheater railroad projects. A newborn boy in the southern city district is described as strong and healthy despite local discussions on wages and labor.
A fragmented ad warns against cold season dangers and touts Bee Minute Cash Cure as an immediate remedy. It claims the product breaks up attacks in minutes and aids coughs, bronchitis, and lung troubles, suitable for children, attributed to Dr. S M McAwall.
A Salt Lake City reader identifies long standing indigestion, says Herbine relieved symptoms after one bottle and plans to taper off on a second. The note mentions recommending Herbine to friends and includes city initials and partial names.
A poem by Druamey in Michigan Farmer laments a mother's ache for emptied rooms and a birdless home. The speaker recalls a worn highchair, a desolate wall, and memories of children, while nature and night loom as the nestlings never return.
Heavy rain continues as Prof J A Littes remains in poor health. Jobo Crider and Charleston children visit relatives. Ragar Grant and family from Zalma visit Mrs Susan Lotes and Mrs W H Brutes visits Gravel Hill. A large crowd attends children day exercises with a plentiful dinner. Miss Alice Lutes Cora Shanks and Beulah Bowers visit the Lute family in Carthage.
Our school opened last Monday with a large attendance. Wilber Welker of Bessville visited Sunday evening. Hon Charles G Revello was in town Saturday. G W Albright and family of Bessville visited W L Burns near Glen Allen Saturday night and Sunday. Rew Jones preached a sermon to a large congregation. Several boys attend court this week. Buro Watkins visited Zola last week. Mr Aldrich and family visited Sunday evening. Ivar Orsig, with the bridge gang in Louisiana, visiting home folks. Mrs Mary Poile returned home to De Soto Saturday. LivetyLas
Rev A F Jones delivered a warm sermon Sunday at the Methodist church. Mrs Kness returned from Graniteville Monday after visiting relatives. James Belchamber went to work Monday after time at home. J B Green came back from Kemfield Friday after months there. Mrs Julia Rice and children of Graniteville visit Mrs Rice’s aunt. Mr Callin Zimmerman and Miss Allie Watkins, tired of bachelor life, walked to the parsonage where Rev Jones extended good wishes. The writer sends best wishes to the Parsons and readers.
Fragmentary Chronicle notes Noah Hatfield from Posey county visiting a location with Indians and Prairie Fuller family leaving for St Louis for a job with a large firm. Herman Sikesky is described as roaming. Warner contemplates a move beyond a distant area.
Fragmentary report mentions Riley’s crop, calf buying by George Bellle, Jobe Wiggins, and Mrs Robert McCarter of Zalma with A W Asherwfi family. Mentions Jemily and Bom McCullough’s family visit, Michael Barobartie working in a garden, and Lal Ho statement about meals.
Miss Dora Snider and Dollie Leggett visited Ad vane. Edith Reed, ill two weeks, expected to rise. Nora Morgan to Jackson next Friday for fall millinery study. Odie Baker ill, Clippard school dismissed Mon to Wed. James Pittman family sick with typhoid fever. Miss Corn Proffer and William Yount married in Jackson last Thursday. Shooting matches popular at Tom Binder s. Hay scarcity prompts farmers to cut corn for fodder. Buve Eves.
The item records a string of village happenings including sermons by Lyerly and Tracey, missing Frank Seabaugh, visits by Dr Crivon, a sale by W Smith to Walter Oster, cattle moved by Robert Linebarger, school reopening with Prof Zimmermen, Josie Miller's Texas trip, and health updates on Mary Dram and others with local names and places.
A rain eased dust conditions as Grisham and family visit relatives. Sheriff King aided circuit court rounds with witnesses. Hiram Doyle of Cape Girardeau stayed with half brother J. W. Shakard. Jeff Wirecarver visited Buchanan area on Shalders day. Prof P E Hicharde visited relatives at Glen Alles. A wedding occurred August 31 at the bride’s parents home Aliie Thetford wed Miss Mary J. Pith. James Kinder with his family moved to Mr. Petting's.
James Kinder and C Adanie plan a new project at the old bok factory site ahead of the Balyoa Fair. Candidates Mbretto Spider Peter Efirnoher and Dr Me Witmer attend the event amid confident talk. A traffic derailment near the bridge left three loaded freight cars overturned. Sheriff Kvtg and J0bo Foley Jr. reported the shake up. A Baptist Church gathering is planned next Saturday with Bers Helsda George and Cheper leading. Local residents attend Marble Hill court sessions this week. James Beabeogh in trade for a thoroughbred goboree without pedigree. janes Beabeogh continues swaps and business deals.
A fragment from a periodical columns piece notes Missouri as the place to get a good home and raise a wonderful crop while Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas are contrasted. It humorously recounts a public anecdote about a newspaper man who takes more papers than he can read, plus a brief digression on health remedies like Kodol and DeWitt's Early Risers.
Fragmentary ad style text urges caution with knives and praises DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for quick, lasting relief of cuts burns bruises and skin diseases. Mentions cat use avoidance and a testimonial about bleeding piles and strength loss. Local person names appear in garbled form.
Public sale by order of the Sheriff of Hollinger County at Marble Hill court house on Friday September 18003 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Northeast quarter of northwest quarter and southeast quarter of north east quarter of section 16, township 28, range 9. Minimum bid $4.25 per acre. twelve month note with approved security and 8 percent interest. KING, Sheriff.
A Pa man recalls using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy on a bicycle trip and again when run down by dysentery, praising its quick relief. The ad notes availability in New Albany Lutesville and Marble Hill. Local humor follows about rural farm knowledge and dairy questions.
Croup symptoms begin as a cold with chilliness pulse rapid hoarseness and blocked breathing. Suggests Ballard's Hoarhound Syrup in small frequent doses as the child cries for relief and Snow Liniment applied to the throat externally as a remedy.
An advertisement seeks a trustworthy Indy area agent to run an established house business with weekly salary of 14 dollars by check, expenses covered from headquarters, and money advanced for expenses. Address 340 Caxton Mdy Chicago. Also moore's pilates cure for malaria and fevers offered by Dr C C Moore Co at 410 North Main St St Louis Mo.
By decree in partition in the case of Reuben R. Proctor Missouri A. Slinkerd and Jacob L. Slinkard Emma C. Austin and John Austin America R. Neiswanger and John Neiswanger Roth M. F. Slinkerd and John A. Slinkard, plaintiffs. The sale action is outlined for the partition matter.
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