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Newspaper
Linneus Weekly Bulletin
Location
Linneus, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1875
Page
2
The issue cites Ohio gubernatorial chatter, grasshopper outbreaks across Illinois and the Ohio Valley, and property tax debates. It notes Louisiana costs rising, state debt and New Orleans figures, and previews the 1876 Centennial program with Emerson and Sherman. It also reports Board of Equalization data on land, livestock, and wealth distribution.
The long awaited response from General Grant on the third term question appears in a letter to Mr. White, President of the Pennsylvania Republican State Convention. It denies a nomination while signaling ambition if endorsed, prompting sharp critique of his sincerity and motives amid looming Centennial celebrations and party turmoil.
The State Board of Equalization has finished general property review and will soon complete railroad assessment. Afterward the State Auditor will mail copies to County Clerks for tax collection. The board aims to tax railroads fairly with other property, urging careful county oversight for 1876. Land is down ten percent while livestock values rise.
Carrollton Journal reports Jefferson City correspondent on Col Broapnkap's stance for local self government during the Constitutional Convention. It notes the Bill of Rights preserves habeas corpus, jury indictment for felonies, indirects on treason, bail limits, civil subordination, and property protections, with judicial review of public use and contracts.
Jerrenson Cory writes to the Globe-Democrat correcting a prior report on bogus war certificates. He says Rogers held no more than 144 314 dollars as attorney for four Civil War units and denies any late House members received certificates.
Bucklin Missouri June 8 1875 report details a local court visit and social scenes at the Benton House ball. The piece also notes rising wool and sheep trade, prices encouraging further enterprise, and hopes for better crop seasons. It includes correspondence defending the Sunday School against alleged dissatisfaction.
New Boston Missouri column reports recent rains easing fears of jackknife pests and notes tobacco planting season underway. Highlights include local couples and visitors, a newborn described as an ornament, and farmers finishing corn planting. Also notes town health improving after a cleansing and church activities led by Elder William Jones. Doctor Howard plans move to New Cambria, while Dr S R Cox remains to serve.
A Wheeling writer condemns grasshopper tales as exaggeration while recounting charity aid to Kansas destitute, noting a local fraud example. The piece also critiques Nora Behr’s Meadville letters about a Wheeling Meadeville baseball match, explaining the clubs agreed to a best of five games.
Oldest inhabitant notes a moist season. A farmer links rapid flesh gain to calf deaths from black leg. Mathew Johns & Sons sunk a coal shaft about 20 feet. News of weddings, business notes, and railroad work follow. woolen mills ship 1000 pounds of stocking yarn. an accident injures Samuel Crandad’s hand. Crops look promising. tobacco plans set out. Ends with blessings and local greetings from K. B. Sucratus.
Korron Borner notes peaceful mornings in Meadville. Mr A D Blick Jett travels to Ohio to visit a ill relative. Grand River fishing season draws crowds and three wagon loads of large fish arrive. Sabbath School Concert at Congregational Church next Sunday night at PB M. Linnens Circuit Court attendance ongoing. Apr Marks receives fencing shingles and boards. Health is good with mild measles and no deaths reported.
Wheeling traveled to Meadville as agreed and won the opener twenty nine to seven. The match was marked by sportsmanship with Meadville conceding defeat gracefully and Wheeling echoing that spirit from last fall.
A Kirksville letter praises the State Normal School noting 375 current students and 707 this year. The writer calls it the best school west of the Mississippi and urges teaching as a profession, arguing qualified teachers are essential to prosperity and criticizing unqualified instructors. He warns about grasshoppers and crop failures driving farmers to relocate from Johnson County.
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