Local Gleanings and Topics Talked About
The column notes a county convention at the Court House Saturday at 2 PM, probate court Monday April 12, and regular grinding days. It mentions grasshoppers, spelling contests, plowing and oats, horse and jack bills, and pine lumber pricing at Lasa. It covers editorial views on a penitentiary bill, the Missouri editorial convention in Boonville, and local events in Mexico and Linn County. It notes voting rules for township and school district offices, shipping notices, and a jail delivery incident involving two prisoners, with Hickox later returning to the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Sammy Sandusky
Henry Reed
J. P. Hardy
Albert Hickox
Elijah Harvey
Chesround
Hickox
Meadville
Uncle Ches
County Judge Race in District No 1 Heated by Farmer Argument
A玩家letter argues County Judge position should go to a farmer, endorsing Judge Purvis over Fremine Frevine, citing agricultural district needs and conflicts of interest with stock traders. The author, Jno. F. Branson Bookseller Linneus Mo, offers township officer supplies and warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pero
Fremina
Fremine
Parms
Frevine
Judge Purvis
Fuewine
Judge Purpis
Previn
Purvis
Jno. F. Branson
Linneus
Democratic Convention Called in Township Court House
The Democratic Executive Committee calls a convention at the Court House tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Democrats urged to attend on time with a plan to nominate a ticket of good, honest, competent men and then work for the full ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Locust Creek
Three Car Loads of Farm Machinery Advertised
J F Lash of Linneus Virginia appeals to farmers with a large stock of farm implements including plows cultivators corn planters reapers mowers rakes and more all priced for cash Also advertised fruit and ornamental trees hedges at the Dan Shatine place Linneus by J C Raywond a humorous note on local lawyers and a price list for mill and flour products plus news that W T Foster has sold his stake in the Bethany Republican now run by Bethany Publishing Company under new Democratic management
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lash
Linneus
Dan Shatine Place
J. C. Raywond
W. T. Foster
Bethany Republican
Bethany Publishing Company
C. C
Cape Cod
Witolesale
B. M. Watson
Old Colony Nurseries and Seed Warehouse
Plymouth
Mass
Rogers
Louis Stankel
Ealer
Missouri
Y. L R
Beach
Chillicothe and Brunswick
Fountain Grove
Linn County
W. H. Brewnter
Brookfield
Linn
S. P. Hvetox
D. Burg
Hedge Plants Offer From J B Cooley Brookfield Mo
Sam offers two year old hedge plants numbered one at the lowest price with samples to view and first come first served. J B Cooley urges visits to Brookfield Missouri on March 25 1873. Congress bumped third class postage to one cent per ounce with BuLierin weighing about two ounces requiring two cents. misfunded school funds close Chillicothe city schools.
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J. B. Cooley
Brookfield, Mo
Congress
Columbia
Columbia Statesman
Railroad Tax and Election Clash in Benton County
In a heated reply, supporters of Judge Per deny claims he backs spreading the railroad tax across Benton Locust Creek and Jefferson townships. They note only a two thirds vote can impose such a tax, citing legislative repeal of older charters. The piece mocks a Tadpole reform effort and previews a straight Democratic ticket in Locust Creek.
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Piro
Benton, Locust Creek and
Jefferson
Per. Din
County Courta
Perpin
Leelede Nursery Offers Fruit and Ornamental Trees at Cost
An old notice advertises complete stock of fruit and ornamental trees at reduced prices from J. L. Manning at Leelede Linn County Nurseries. It also mentions Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription with testimonials from physicians and patients praising its use.
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Ender
J. 1
Manning
Leelede
Linn County Nurseries
Pierce
G. B. Citarmax
Platt
Public sale of estate of Oren B. Spocorick
Sallie McCormick administratrix will on Monday April 5 1875 offer for sale at the deceased’s late residence one mile and a half south of the Fair Ground consisting of cattle horses a 2 year old colt yearling colts a 2 horse wagon farming utensils and more including the McGinnis horse Terms nine months credit on sums over ten dollars with note and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie McCormick
Oren
Spocormick
Fair Ground
McGinnis
Large and well assorted stock of furniture at
A local sale offers a large and varied stock of furniture. Items include desks tables chairs dressers and beds with affordable prices and delivery options available.
Laclede Locals Report Crime and Temperance Efforts
In Laclede several items report a violent assault as Jake Robinson attacked Richard James with an axe, the victim recovering after Dr. John Polson removed bone fragments. The piece notes racial tensions, temperance activities, local commerce plans, and multiple small-town concerns including mail delays and editor duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Robinson
Richard James
John Polson
Darky
Laclede
Laacleds
Davis
Carl Walker
Missouri
How the School Commissioner is Elected in Township Elections
The article explains that County School Commissioner votes are cast during district elections, not township officer ballots. District clerks deliver certified results to the County Clerk within ten days, who then issues a commission to the top vote-getter, per Sec. 5 of the general school law. It notes Michigan's compulsory school law exists but is reportedly not enforced anywhere yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Chabielinn
Bucklin notes spring farming, school exhibit, plow industry
From Bucklin Missouri on March 30 1875 news reports sunny weather energizing harvest, a large school exhibition with speeches declamations and songs, and the rise of a plow milling business led by John F. Johnson. The town celebrates industry and expects further growth as farmers buy Bucklin plows locally.
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Beek
Bucklin
John F. Johnson
Johnson
Finois
Greenwood
Local notes from Wheeling and state brief in 1875
From Wheeling March 20 1875 reports lively township politics with candidates named Henry McLain William Littrell Geo Real Eli Kendall Amaziah Darrow George B Arnold Josiah Whitebread and debate club achievements claims of future Daniel Webster and Patrick Henry orations plus a Wheeling plan to oppose Grangerism and a Missouri Supreme Court ruling on voting rights under the fourteenth amendment Rhode Island election set for April 7 with expected Republican tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron Borberin
Wi. Scruby
Canous
Tarstee
Henry McLain
Wm. J. Littrell
Geo
Eli Kendall
Amaziah Darrow
Geo. B. Arnold
Constable
Josiah Whitebread
Indore
Artemas Wards Regiment
United States
Wheeling
Daniel
Websters
Patrick Henrys
Plato
Wasutxerox
Supreme Court
Minor
Rhode Island
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Charles Mansur
Mexico
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Cran & McClaxaway
Sebago
Parson Creek Township
the Convention
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Syphax
Athens
BulLerin
G. W. Easbry
Bune- Tin
Wenn
Unionville Republican
Putnam
Eastrey
Mansur
Moutins
Cave & Lash
Sanseicse
Chillicothe
R. V. Piirce
Buffalo
N. Y
Expro
Toten
Cme
P.F. Felt’s
Ali
Laclede, Mo
Prof. Ficklin
Wrertine
Meadville, MO
Parson Creek Lodge
G. T
G. W. Goldman
J. Iglehart
W. Lee
Abe
Ay Meadville
Pnete
JL. X. Goodale
J. HE
Queens
G. L. Williams
J. Winper
A. Lirrris
W. HW. Hixton, Doar
B. Moore
Spafford & CO
al Eines
B.L. Barbee
Macon Street
G. Murrain
A. D. Black
Lerin
Hannibal & St. Joseph
J. M. Thompson
M. D. Bottsville
Marks’ Lumber Depot
H. Black
Meadvillie
Pealer
Lee
Seeds and Plants
McRae's
G. Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Bucklin, MO
Bucklin Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Joan P. Priviire
WM. S. F. Perry
Sec’y. R. J
WM. H. Grubbs
Quincey
A. G. Rogers
Greece
Iver R. H. Wansmann
B. Bowers
W. H. Hose
Bowers & Hose
Quincy
Phillip Manawal
Mose
A. Hansman
Bucklin, CO
Thomas Whitaker
Territories
John H. Hill
J. M.cash
Rae
B. B. Putman
N. B
B. B. Pura
Quincy Music House
Premi- Alwa
Chase
T. D. Woodruff
Northeast
Missouri & Western
Fourth St
Quincy, Ill
Aos
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