21 Sep 1905
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1905
Page
1
The Press commends circuit judge C A Killian for his dignified and unassuming conduct in handling court duties. It notes his courteous treatment of jurors and officers, willingness to listen, and patient, careful consideration of all litigation details with a genuine wish to enforce the law rightly.
A weekly Agricultural Letter warns that stinking smut contaminated wheat is common in Missouri. It advises farmers to winnow seed heavily, discard light grains, and treat seed with formalin solution, plus wash equipment, dry thoroughly, and use only clean, well-treated grain for sowing.
The Pilot Knob Memorial Association plans a September gathering at Fort Davidson on the fortieth first anniversary of the Battle of Pilot Knob. U S Grant Post 679 G A R hosts with hopes all surviving participants and families attend and assist in purchasing the battlefield for a national military park. Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Railway offers round trip one and a third fare to Ironton along with similar rates from other lines in Southwestern and Western Passenger Associations.
State versus William Kinder acquitted on carrying concealed weapons. Walter Parks pled guilty with a $50 fine or five days in jail plus costs. Curley Reveille facing default and forfeiture of recognizance. Abraham Williams charged with assault to kill. H L Whitener charged with grand larceny continued at defendant’s cost. David Jaco charged with malicious depredation of church property pleA of ...
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State cases show Carlyle E Schnell fined 50 for second count after dismissal on first. Henry Hartie fined 50 with option of 5 days jail. James McGraw fined 50 or 5 days jail. Moses Wilfong case dismissed due to defendant's death. Martin Wilfong pled guilty with 10 fine or 5 days. multiple continuances and dismissals in other civil and criminal actions, including partitions, ejectments, and divorces.
After a brief hiatus the correspondent reports on local life health remains strong with few illnesses. Geo Vanderen recovers from typhoid and is seen on the streets. Ennis Clippard heads to Cape Girardeau for Normal school. Miss Drika Hulshof and Master Ben visit Drum. The stave factory resumes daily operation with rain water. Omer Lutes visited town last Wednesday.
A short clipping notes ongoing score updates and upcoming games. It mentions teams and venues briefly, signaling timely sports coverage without full game details.
People report friends visiting kin Friday night with several readers noting deputies in the vicinity. Mayfield handled county business last week while Fulton visited Hurricane and attended services. Farmers plan to sidings and roofing on fields, expecting a good corn year despite chill symptoms affecting Amazing Cook and wife.
Miss Ethel Mabuse leaves Saturday for her Crossroads district school near Marble Hill. Slinkard family updates include Harrison’s illness and Jude Lh. F. Slinkard’s saw mill at S. D. Thomason’s place. N Welker moved to the stave factory at Albright. Farmers praise recent rain. Fourth quarterly circuit meeting held at Marquand with Gar Stevant reporting on salary. Grandpa Venable attends Walnut Grove protracted meeting. Venable family visit to his father’s kin. Ceaseless health issues for Uncle Jacob Bess. Crooked Creek high Sunday hindered Sunday school. Qid Folks’ Day to be observed at Union on September 30. program and details coming next week.
Local farmers expect completion of plow work for the wheat crop as heavy rains hit last Saturday night. The Wound School opened in September with J H Chestner in charge, while John A Seapeugh began teaching at Trace Creek last week.
John Brower began teaching at Moore's chapel in Madison county last Monday due to family illness. Robert Moyers is erecting a two story frame dwelling with Burl Charles doing carpentry and M. B. Minter handling residence repairs. Rev W I Bess declined Trace Creek Baptist pastorate. church business meets next Saturday at 4 pm to elect a pastor for the year. Rev Robert Graham to start meetings at Old Trace Creek on September 18. Albreght had a horse die last week. G W Stilts feeding about a hundred hogs for the St Louis market. Best wishes to the editor and The Press force OBSERVER.
Farmers finish plowing for wheat after a fine rain on Saturday. Eli R. James begins teaching at the local school. Developments include new mail carrier, upcoming blacksmith shop, and moves of a stave mill and sawmill. A revival at Cole's chapel led by Elder W. St. George reports 20 additions and 21 baptisms with monthly preaching planned.
Inclement weather Sunday led to no church service at Mt Carmel. Rev. W. A. Davault is scheduled to preach at a later time.
Local notes describe a protracted meeting at Liberty beginning the second Sunday in October. Various residents are mentioned visiting relatives, with social updates on families in Marquand and nearby areas. An accident with Narley Yount, the death of Mr. Whitener, and cemetery services at Kinder's chapel are noted amid weather and road conditions. Viola Biffle tends the cane mill for Wm. Killian as rain constrains travel.
Our part of the county suffered another flood last Saturday and Saturday night causing crop and fence damage. Several residents are listed with visits, moves, illnesses, and schooling changes, including Miss Daisy Johnson with typhoid fever and Rudolph Mayfield starting as a teacher. An infant died of spinal meningitis, and Willie Smith returns improved from St. Louis treatment. Many residents were mentioned visiting St. Louis, moving homes, or starting new schooling. community notices and local business ad join the items.
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