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Newspaper
Belleville Republic
Location
Belleville, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1876
Page
3
WWreather Report for June lists daily conditions from the 7th to the 13th including cloudiness, gentle showers, heavy rains north and south of town, clear and windy days, heavy south winds, warm spells, and a lingering night rain. Notable terms note variable skies and periods of rain through the week.
Local items report Smiths’ old stand offering breaking plows at fourteen dollars. Savage confined to home with rheumatism. Weather notes hail and heavy rain with minor damage. Sturges stores advertise goods at cost. hardware sales also at cost. A boy named W B Brown arrested for saddle theft. fined. Dr. Woodward Sr. visits. Dr. Woodward Jr. well. Edwin Taylor injures left hand. finger amputated. Judge A S Wilson seeks re election. Masonic anniversary on June 24 with festival. Bellville Cornet Band serenades ice cream festival organizers. proceeds cover band costs. Sheep for sale, Cuba, Republican County, 100 head for cash.
The New Many gelf rake reaper and Adams and French harvester are handled by J. W. Price & Co. Buyers are urged to inspect these machines before purchasing. White Rock plans a grand Fourth of July celebration with programs circulating in nearby counties. Bellville intends to raise funds for church bells via ice cream festivals at the courthouse. A severe rainstorm caused water to rise over 20 feet, washing away stock and bridges. one man, Mr. Price on West Creek, died while attempting to save valuables. Travel was hindered by washed crossings.
The Concordia Empire reprints a local endorsement for F. W. Sturges 08 as candidate for District Judge. It notes his legal knowledge and potential fit while acknowledging the opposing incumbent, with no firm preference stated. The piece also mentions European war fears and Rothschilds selling consuls as context from Philadelphia Ledger correspondence. Wilder offers 25 000 acres of Republic County real estate with flexible terms via the Republic office.
A historical notice invites all debtors of Vantrump and Hallowell to settle by delivering grain at rail road prices. The firm states it has been indulgent to customers and hopes for continued appreciation of past favors.
A Philadelphia millionaire, Jacob Ridgeway, explains to a young admirer that vast wealth brings no real happiness. He argues money cannot extend life or ease death, noting rents, houses, and art cannot be eaten or worn forever. He concludes fewer desires equate to greater happiness.
A collection of humorous lines asides and anecdotes from various readers and contexts. Jests about weather, money, and manners mix with brief sketches of characters and misread proverbs. The snippets mention a Canadian-epistle, poker games, theatrical circles, and domestic confusions.
The Commonwealth announces a campaign edition from June 15 to Nov 15 and a daily edition from June 10 to Nov 10 with set pricing for single copies and club subscriptions. Postmasters and others are urged to act as agents. cash with order required. The residence of W S Latham on Cottage Avenue 18 is being refitted and will be for rent.
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