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Newspaper
Linneus Weekly Bulletin
Location
Linneus, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1875
Page
2
The issue notes a heated probate docket first term and tax payer meeting proceedings, warm weather, and brief Bucklin news. It highlights sales of W. P. Mynes estate, crop prospects, and a new store move. Local notices include sermons, newspapers, and business directories with multiple ads and public notices.
On Saturday the 3d inst in Turkey Creek between Laclede and Brookfield Srenuixa Sutrecerr aged about 27 left Laclede in the forenoon alone to attend a picnic at Max Wet's pasture. The exact cause of his drowning is not fully known to friends. this marks the second similar tragedy in three weeks.
The Enterprise area enjoyed a robust Fourth of July with a thousand onlookers despite muddy grounds and rain. Speeches by J B Wucox Dr Fauxkin Judge Prewine and E W Soren energized the crowd before a rustic dance under an arbor. The Linneus Silver Cornet Band performed well as Bucklin’s Benton House hosted visitors amid strong local business activity and tobacco trade plans for town and county.
A local note details a price and terms agreement labeled Plearer Pesatie and dust, with emphasis on transaction specifics and involved parties under review.
A Bucklin Fourth of July observance drew about 1 500 attendees despite weather and flooded creeks. A morning parade of 38 young ladies, a reading of the Declaration, and a speech by Judge Warraker highlighted the day. After a generous repast at a Bucklin tobacco factory, speakers J B Wincox and Mr G Firnes spoke, and evening balls at Bucklin Hall and Benton House capped the festivities.
The Bear Branch community marked the Fourth with a grove picnic, a sermon by Rev. C Grimes, and local amusements. A threatening storm later drenched the area as Yellow Creek rose and property damage mounted. A saloon tragedy near Laclede sparked strong anti whisky sentiment.
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