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Newspaper
Linneus Weekly Bulletin
Location
Linneus, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1875
Page
2
A meandering Carroll county column reports a recent snowfall and a busy local scene. It notes Shawl sales at New York cost, tobacco crop prep, lagging grain markets, and calls for debt settlement. Community notices include preaching at Chillicothe, vendors selling at floor prices, and political chatter about moving the capitol.
A letter argues against replacing the Common Pleas with three Circuit Court terms held at Brookfield. It claims six terms are excessive and asserts Judge Wittaker should preside if Brookfield hosts a court. The writer urges full public discussion before any measure passes. RICE MORRIS advertises wagon, blacksmith supplies and tinsmith stock at third and Bradley’s.
At the February 1875 meeting in Laclede Bucklin’s Gilbert Kemp and President B Anderson head a committee to organize a pooled wool sale. Members and nonmembers urged to send fleece counts and notes, aiming to consolidate wool near rail lines to attract first class buyers and reduce costs. Correspondence through Kemp Bucklin or Anderson Laclede.
The Laclede column reports on new business moves led by Carl Walker including a mercantile shop and a harness and leather goods venture. It notes revival sermons at the Commercial Church, civic chatter on elections, and local sales notices with details on livestock and farming equipment for auction.
From Meadville comes word that Miss Many Crsprox died February th after months of extreme suffering. A former Presbyterian member and later affiliated with the M. E. Church for 21 years she was noted for her trade skill and cheerful countenance. The funeral included religious verses and prayers, with the grave to be her final rest beside her faith.
Community chatter covers business in Bucklin including the hoop pole trade and a court verdict for Albert Stone over corn stalks. Local health ad promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for heart ailments backed by a regional grange memorial and notices from Parson Creek No 953.
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