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Newspaper
Linneus Weekly Bulletin
Location
Linneus, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1874
Page
2
A digest of defalcations in banks and treasuries, fires destroying courthouses, political shifts in Missouri and New Hampshire, and reflections on Congress spending. Reports cover Wamsutta Bank deficit, Leavenworth treasurer loss, Bethany fire, and Woodson’s disputed message.
The Brookfield Gazette charges Crandall with protecting Hoyle, a defaulter tied to six thousand dollars, noting failures to collect bonds and alleged misuses by a county official. The piece questions the newspaper against Hoyle’s case, cites a pending circuit court matter, and accuses political bias in reporting and editorial stance.
From Jefferson City on January 12 1874 Lann reports that lawmakers have convened and show cautious optimism. The governor's message prompts a likely overhaul of the revenue law to make taxation fairer for corporations and individuals, with separate real and personal lists and revised payment timelines. The session may stretch into March or April as committees finalize changes including penalties for nonpayment and broader fiscal reforms. Governor Woodson is praised for integrity and potential impact on Missouri's history.
Weather mild with mud and water. Oats rise to 28 to 30 cents per bushel. Wheeling Agricultural Works plans large plow and cultivator production. Doctors well, no funerals. Mr Raymond to start a writing school. A request for a county law suit.
From St Joseph the Bulletin notes the city’s six month financial storm with no bankruptcies or closures, outlines ongoing city improvements, water works plans, and compares Northwest Missouri growth. It also reviews Ben DeBar’s theater, Victoria Woodhull’s visit, De Bar’s stock company flaws, and local winter events with sleds, skates, weddings, and bricklayer work on the Market House.
A travel letter from Cotemata Mo to the Dear Bulletin dated January 12 1874 describes the journey aboard the B and S Western express. It visits St Catharine with notes on its business activity and a Foremost school overseen by Prof Weeks and Miss Eva Stolp. The writer praises Dr Trimble and the hospitality of Strader, then hints at impressions to come about Columbia known as the Athens of the Northwest.
The House passed the Senate substitute for the salary bill by 246 in favor to 25 against. The act repeals increases for public officers and employees and fixes pay by existing law, with mileage for the first session of the Forty third Congress and funds returned to the treasury deemed as funds of the United States. The Senate approved it 50 to 8.
Week ending Jan 10 172 records show quit claim and general warranty transfers. Notable entries include W H Myers to Rosina Moore and Rosina Moore to Eliza A Moore with 400 dollar values, and G Chamberlain to W H Chamberlain for Brookfield lots and adjacent parcels. Additional entries involve James Vernon to F Shriller and Brett to Thomas Carey with multiple parcels in Brookfield and surrounding townships.
Carried market notes from Jan 13 showing cattle prices mixed with steers steady for choice and extra heavy lots at 565.00, hogs weak with many grades dull and midweights selling around 47.0 to 50.0, and general receipts and stock conditions described. Also a stray advertisement for marriage impediments by Dr. C. Winter of St. Louis.
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