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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
1
Records from the state treasurer show 10T90 hunters licenses issued under the Walmsley game law. No licenses issued in Dollas, Oregon or Ozark counties and only one each in Carter and Reynolds.
The Chillicothe Constitution reports brewers plan a nationwide press campaign via country newspapers to challenge alcohol laws. Agent E C Brockmeyer facilitates buyups, backed by a \$1 million pledge to pry the lid off prohibition. Brewer Busch contributed \$40k to the Republican fund, and rural Missouri gears for a legal and moral showdown.
United States Senator William J. Stone dismisses intraparty strife among Missouri Democrats as overhyped. He predicts unity, notes past rumors, and expects a Democratic victory, with turnout and events influencing momentum while denying any real rift or need for concern.
The weekly agricultural letter argues that permanent hard surface roads are costly but attainable in Missouri agricultural districts if communities decide to pursue the improvement. It contrasts with dirt roads in lighter traffic areas where savings could be made, noting the pest plan for improving efforts.
A countywide road plan proposed by Missouri State Board of Agriculture via D Ward King would divide Platte County into sections with a farmer in charge of each for regular drag maintenance after rain or thaw. The aim is to cut maintenance costs from $11-$17 per mile to $2.50-$5 per mile, improving roads eight to ten months of the year and markedly overall.
Mr. D B Keith secretary of the Frisco System Land and Immigration Association visits Springfield as a guest of Mr Clarence King. Keith reports several hundred Swiss families have bought land in Oregon and Howell counties and a pending deal could bring about two thousand Swiss to Southwest Missouri, described as thrifty and good farmers.
The Scott County Kicker reports a tale of marital tension after a county bank cashier, a stranger, the husband, and three locals gather for a high stakes poker game. An unnamed wife claims she witnessed the event and the door opened to reveal the table and players with much money on the line.
Our Correspondents report Mrs Payette Bess ill last week. Willie Sittes of Brooks Junction recovers at home from chills. Wood Bros. held a valley band concert Monday and again Monday night. Miss Jennie Venable and Harley visited their brother S C Venable near Mt Carnel Saturday night. Bo Sitnes attends Wednesday for Barnes Moodies College St Toonts. Marvin Watts of Marquand visited here Saturday and Sunday. CG Meldrum came near hecine aronaway Monday. Wis hoses objected to an show in town. Francis Waits expects good can qulee this fall and ordered a new vate slow wetting here. Beeville.
A collection from Possum Creek reports attendance at Mrs. Fred Francis’s funeral at Dry Creek, students Nory and Mary Town traveling to Cape Girardeau for work, and the school reopening on the first Monday in September with J. TL. Lutes as teacher. Co B Sehagle and Avery Ilawn visit the Cape, and Ediar Grint heads toward Zatna. The community prepares soil for future planting and looks to wheat and crop progress.
In the past ten days Kies and Geovee with Rev. Ker have held meetings at Locust Grove. Miss Sapha Kinder plans to open a district school at Abenalsa. Misses Moda and Emma Allen of St. Tonis visit relatives near here. Miss Maj Huskey will teach again at Clubh's Creek after a short vacation. Mr. John Lockhart of Advance passed through town. Nellie Huskey did business in Fatesville and Marble Hill Saturday.
Health is poor yet weather looks favorable for plowing. The road boss has not yet finished work in this section. Jasper Rea and Albert Myers traveled to Zalma last Saturday for their tests. The school thrives under Alonzo P. Moore. Don Leo leads a singing performance tour across the region. The writer attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Francis, wife of Fred Francis of Dry Creek, conducted by Rev. Henry Cicorne and Rev. T. W. Cooper. Plans announce Bro. Henry George preaching at Gregory schoolhouse next Sunday at 11, baptism at Fluxie arbour, and protracted meeting at Catton Grave Church.
The readable text mentions health sounding remarks and local employment activity with references to teams and a stallion, but is largely garbled. It lists names and places in an unclear county context and hints at a 40 team employment detail though specifics are missing.
Members of the Liberty churchs met in September and chose Res J Yountifisr for the ensuing year Rev Anam Yruit Wlnsster will lead the work. Preaching was held Sunday morning. Zenda Yount and short Tell Amiriie are among new ministers. J W Fallent, a merchant and postmaster, reports busy at sales. School opened last Monday with J F Zimmerman as teacher and large attendance noted. W G Kitchen plans a shed for his barn. John Davenport sells his farm and plans to move. Several local residents attended the association at Glen Allen the prior week. Lavua Dooxs predicts spring cure.
TM Castor reports slow health in the area. Whitener brothers buy M J Shelley’s farm. Rev Charles Davis to preach at Miller’s chapel next year replacing Rev Kenner. Beals family to preach at Kinder’s chapel in September. Whitener recovering from typhoid. Louis Whitener works for J M Kinder. Several residents traveled to Fredericktown for business.
The county teachers meeting scheduled for September 2500 in Martie Hill features programs on course of study elements. Sessions cover placement and function of language, grammar, writing, and reading, with music, recitations, and discussions led by local educators and officials.
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