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Newspaper
Belleville Republic
Location
Belleville, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1876
Page
3
Bellville Republic reports a June forecast listing weather for May including warm south winds on Wednesday 31 strong, pleasantThursday 1 slight south wind, cool and cloudy Friday 2, cool north wind Saturday 3, fine day Sunday 4, bright warm Monday 5 and warm with strong south wind Tuesday 6.
Potatoes bug numbers and land seekers fill streets while crops look good across the region. A new north side addition rises at the old saloon, cottages on Cottage Avenue refit for rent, and cattle losses from the black leg shock residents. Sheriff Kindt ships fattened bags to Chicago. county commissioners convene as Board of Equalization.
A letter from Major Downs boosts rail progress to Washington despite Little Blue defeat. The piece then shifts to a vivid travelogue describing ascent of Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii, including lava, hot ashes, smoking crater, and views over the bay toward Capua, with guides and prepared eggs on the ashes.
A letter from May 9 1876 reports American views of Rome and Naples. It criticizes papal power and Catholicism while describing Naples streets beggars priests and churches. It lists sights including Pompeii Herculaneum artifacts Virgils Tomb and the coast from Capua to Sorrento with wine sparing mention of Capri Ischia Procida and Cantillgmare.
Persons elected on committee are ABC Wilder Wm Moore and Dr Patric. Moves include meeting one week from Monday next and holding the next meeting in the courthouse. Minutes of this meeting to be published in both county papers. Adjourned to meet June 12 1876. G Criesler Sec.
Washington Township Temperance Society met June 3 1876 at Miles School House. W A Reeves was chosen chair and O A A Gardner secretary. Speakers urged temperance to spare women and children, recounting personal ruin from liquor and calling for continued agitation and community action. Adjourned to meet in four weeks.
The Commonwealth campaign edition runs June 15 to November 15 with single copies 50 cents and club rates up to $8. The daily edition runs June 10 to November 10 at $3 per copy, with club orders, agent notices for postmasters, and payment by cash or money order. Address F. P. Baker Topeka Kansas.
Local listing promotes Kansas school books clocks toys and stationery at the Hebron Nebraska post office. Includes Holliday books notations Singer and Rowe sewing machines available through the post office catalog and store display.
Creditors are urged to settle debts with Vantrump and Hallowell by supplying grain at railroad prices. The firm states it has shown indulgence to customers and hopes past favors are appreciated.
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