15 Sep 1904
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
1
The Missouri Press Association fall event will be hosted at the World’s Pair in St. Louis from September 24 to 27. The gathering will feature attendees from member newspapers, discussions on press issues, and networking opportunities across regional chapters.
A subscriber sends a pointed letter refusing the paper citing a lack of edifying editorial content and a preference for local notices and obituaries. The writer derides the paper for not publishing obituaries and a local alphabet poem, claims the press agenda misleads readers, and mentions other regional papers and road projects. The missive includes snatches of local history, cemetery notes, and court roster items, ending with a complaint about future coverage.
Southeast Missouri reports note the M E Church South in Marquand destroyed by fire on September 5 with losses around 200, electric plant sales set for September 26 at the courthouse, and Morehouse mayoral order restricting street swearing. Wheat melon shipments along Ien Mountain road rise to 1141 carloads versus 1560 last year, with prices lower due to early green melons. Two shootings in St Francois County include a justifiable homicide verdict in Parmington and Whelins’ stepfather death. millers arrestee details follow at Desloge. Festus mentions a tramp bee incursion into the editorial office as editors react with humor. Frisco railroad outfits a train for the good roads association in Missouri.
The Missouri Book of Limited Edition edited by Walter Williams has been issued for limited distribution to selected parties. The commission will identify recipients and arrange delivery via Missouri State Building counters or by express upon receipt of payment. Loans or drafts are payable to Walter Williams, Editor, for the publication.
The county Board of Equalization met on September 5 with members Reilly Lim baugh Clippard Taylor. Valuations on Henry Elbank and Grishium Kinder stocks were raised. Burford & Co goods, Witrokner Brothers goods and lumber timber machinery valuations were adjusted. Order adjourned to September 26 104.
Located between Marble PH and Luteville and listing Marble Hill Missouri. Applies to W. P. Berean for particulars. Includes note on best bottom hind in the country.
Court met to act on adjourned business. An order corrected a land description noted as 40 acres of land 5's lot 2 of swigs 30 29 10 assessed to Dr. Murphy. Commissioners Nenninger Garrett and Delling to assess damages for a public road petition by Wm Noble et al and report at next term. Broad petitions.
Our Correspondents report a heavy shower and an electrical storm last Sunday. The church spire was struck by lightning and sustained considerable damage. A new baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Theo Hinkebein. J Inkebein Theo Holman Joe and George Vanden were in St Louis last week visiting the World's Fair. Our school opened last Monday.
A rustic roundup of visits, illnesses, and community events across Stomlivant and nearby towns. Names include Jesse Kander, Sam Randolph, Mon. MocArnenreariaen, Abs. P. I. Richards, and many others. Reports of typhoid, court attendance, school opening, postal appointments, and local trades are interwoven with church notices and social happenings.
J O Willett pastor of the First Baptist chapel at Caruthersville accompanied his sister Miss Vancie Willett to Rosemont Hall last week and Mrs C P McDaniel accompanied her daughter Miss Clara from Senath The arrival of pupils from many regions is noted with warm welcome Mrs Hendershot greets all visitors. Representatives from Eldorado Illinois and southeast Missouri are named among others from across the country in attendance at the school.
An obituary notes Reverend Pallent born in McMinn County Tennessee and died on a Sunday after fourteen years of affliction. It recalls his life from early preaching at seventeen in the Methodist Church South, his later joining the Congregationalist Church, and his steadfast faith. He leaves five sons and many friends to mourn, while the bereaved speak of hope and eternal peace.
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