Subscriptions and Ads Authorized by Local Agents
A list of agents including Bower, Cox, Kennedy, Lille, Metiner, and others is stated as fully authorized to receive and receipt for subscriptions and advertisements to the Britons from various towns such as St Catharine, Newville, Browning, North Salem, Brookfield, Bear Branch, and Selere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boeklin
St. Catharine
Mewlville
Browning
Boston
North Salem
Brookfield
Wherding
Bear Branch
Northcott
Selere
Bleak Nob
Local Official Roster From Linneus Area Names Key Posts
A garbled list shows Linn county positions including County Clerk E R Sievwexs and Public Administrator W T Gooen with other posts like Treasurer and School Commissioner. Missing clear details leave roles and exact jurisdictions uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyen
Granteville
Sheri Hh. Cisson
Liners
Tine
Moantrix
Linneus
E. R. Sievwexs
W. T. Gooen
Northcort
W. W. Prevory
Prien
W. Powers
Linus
D. Sureherr
Linneuss
1. C. Pairs
Linnens, “Co
B. A. Jdoxrs
Linnens
Jas
P. Werenow
Linnets
Ironer Len
Monars
Daehkson
Local Brevities and Upcoming Celebrations in Town
Weather disruptions threaten crops with storms and heavy rains while farmers start cutting wheat and expect a strong potato crop. Notable items include visits from Col. Brows and Col. Carter, a circle of local trials, electors planning Fourth of July festivities in Browning and New Enterprise, and summaries of damage from storms. Local incidents include horse and mule injures near Linneus and a lightning strike report on the Missouri House area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
J.C. Kenrey
Sullivan Shandard
Sullivan Democracy
H. W. Caawney
Kevtsville
Missouri
Linn County
New Enterprise
Henry Alexpre
Local notices and town briefs from Linneus and Brookfield
The issue reports on local ads and happenings in Linn county including lists of subscribers in Brookfield Bucklin Meadville Laclede St Catherine and Uch. It notes a damaged track near Browning after heavy rains and hail battered corn fields. Also mentions sales at M Levees and H Manven Co Brookfield plus community fundraising for Wales and Frances Bravsky after a house fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bence
Buieks
Linn
Brookfield
Bucklin
Meadville
Laclede
St. Catharine
Bowa
St. Joseph
Bellerin
Bona
Linneus and Bucklin Discount Notice at York Stores
Notice to all proprietors that Linneus and Bucklin of Missouri will discount any price listed in this advert or in their general stock of merctlandisse.
The Storm King Rages Over Laclede County
A historic rain and tornado outbreak sweeps central and southern Laclede County causing widespread damage. Homes, fences, and outbuildings are wrecked while the Flour Mill and M B E Church suffer heavy harm. Severe hail impacts crops near Laclede and New Enterprise. noted stones reach eight inches. Court notes and local notices follow with community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laclede
Farman & Co
M. BE
Gen. Pratt
Anon
Seed Buckwear for Sale by J F Lash Linneus
Josefh O Dam and Jack Austin, while fishing on Grand River, killed a large rattlesnake. In skinning it they found a large fox squirrel inside its bowels. If this sounds unlikely, see Jack to verify by showing the stuffed hide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josefh O. Dam
Jack Austin
Grand River
Jack
Public sale notices for estate of William P. Myles
Lannie LW Mytes administratrix will sell July 1 1875 at 1 pm at the deceased's residence in Unionville to the highest bidder six cows with seven calves five white cows fifteen dry cows four yearling steers ten yearling heifers and one buggy and harness with terms announced day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lannie LW. Mytes
William P. Myles
Grangers Celebrate Independence at Linneus Grove
July 3 1875 rally invites all to enjoy a day of good foods music and speeches in a shaded grove half a mile east of town at Geo Longs. J B Wilcox J T Puemine Dr Frankurs and others headline. Linneus Cornet Band provides music with no alcohol on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grangers
Enterprise
J. B. Wilcox
J. T. Puemine
Dr. Frankurs
Linneus Cornet Band
Geo. Long’s. Candy
W. D. Southerland
John Gooch
Geo. Anne
A. Swice
A. Carr
Patrick McQuown
E. C. Hutchinson
C. Jessey
T. Standifer
Jo. Sherd
H. Cassity
J. D. Seaman
A. Nickell
Jessey Carr
Dr. C. Harryman
Tax-Payers Meeting Called for Locust Creek Townships
Local taxpayers of Locust Creek Jefferson and Benton Townships convene at the Court House on Monday July 5 1875 to plan relief from rising railroad taxes. Beverly Neece Joseph Combs Marion Boles J H Wilkerson J V Pratt H S Wiggins and hundreds more urged to attend and to visit Ev Avenes Cols for bargains amid notices of a murder case in Sullivan County and local newspaper praise for Huntsville Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maswell
Bee
Fridkes
Oboe
Powers
Casex Linn Co
Webh
Deer and Murphy
Brett
Dlo
Brawner & Pyler
the Hee
Chere
J. Sheter
Aslieve
John OC. Phillips
Abyith
Locust Creek
Jefferson
Benton
Court House
Beverly Neece
Joseph Combs
Marion Boles
J. H. Wilkerson
J. V. Pratt
Wig
Linn
Unprecedented Laclede Tornado Wrecks Mill Church Homes
The Laclede tornado struck at 1 am on Friday the 19th, devastating George Furman’s steam mill and damaging the Methodist Church. Gen Pratts hay barn, Mr Legett’s house, and multiple outbuildings were destroyed or moved, with widespread orchard and roof losses estimated around six thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laclede
George Furman
Mit
Congregational Church
Seward
Elliot
Reynolds
Legett
Whitney
Polson
Bob Reynolds
ANON
Weather Woes and Revival in St Catharine Trade
Weather disrupts daily life as heavy rains wash lands and hinder crops yet farmers stay hopeful. Spalding returns with a full line of goods and merchants restock shelves, boosting trade as rains ease. Crops are expected to pan out well despite inundations and oats losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Spalding
St. Catharine
Meadville News Briefs Drought Trades and Transport News
Meadville May 22 1875. Trade dull and crops struggle with overflow submerging oat and corn crops on Parson Creek. A Lippett faces about 250 loss from damaged oats. Mr Black ships fat steers to St Louis via Brunswick and Chillicothe line saving 32.00. North Missouri cheaper than HL and St Joe. Black returns from the East healthy and buoyant. L N Goodale reports two carloads of lumber and one of shingles arriving. Local merchants urge purchases at bed rock prices. Surveyor Wirarow urged to come for land work not a hen coop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror Beilerin
Parson Creek
A. Lippett
Persoxan
Hr. Black
St. Louis
Brunswick & Chillicothe R. R
H. & St. Joe R. BR
Missouri
HL & St. Joe
A. D. Black
Linpen
L. N. Goodale
Wirarow
Bridge dispute over Parson Creek crossing near Meadville
Letter argues County Court reversed order blocking a new bridge over Parson Creek. Describes near drowning of Eliza Warren and children in wagon at the crossing, urges court to reexamine and fund the new bridge as safer and more passable year round. Notes location on section line near Meadville linking Brookfield to Chillicothe and cost concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson Creek
Eliza Warren
Tam
Chillicothe
Meadville
Brookfield
Browning Community Catches July Storm and Market Notes
The town reports heavy July rain with hailstorms causing widespread damage to oats corn and vegetables. Prices for produce and staples are listed from Enterprise and surrounding areas, noting eggs lard butter beeswax chickens turkeys and other commodities with regional market values. Local business leaders are urged to improve Main street sidewalks while craftspeople seek a skilled shoemaker and harness maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D's
Browning
Lactepr
Reyxoips, Scurock & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Che Bulletin
Bulletin
Vv. B. Bower
Cox W
Tiniall
HM. Bat
County Directory
Col. R. WH. Brows
Cincinnati
Col. Carter
California
Circuit Court
Gueste Dovenerty
Shrever, Louisiana
Rs. Sraman
E. Jorce
Harvey
Jefferson City
Essis Reep
Htcex
Penitentiarl
Rascal
Bucktin
M. Levees
Brooktir Kh. Me
The
Pacific Ilouse
Moffett Cut
Heary
Fordware
Keachi & Cos
Brookfield, Mo
Wales
Frances Brapvsky
M. Livi
Brookkfield
Kime
Las. Linieus
Evan
Emanven & Cows
Wras
Bie
J. F. Lasn
H. Exanven & Co
Keytesville Merald
Laclede Republican
Bro. Jones
Republican
Governor Woodson
Marm
Artemus Ward
S. Brandenburger&co
Proprietors OF the
York
Linneus & Bucklin
S. Brandenburger & CO
Linneus and Bucklin
the Storm King
Samuel Powell
Christian Church
Joe Wilkerson
New Enterpise
Esq
B. Johnson
the County Court
Cutler
Linteus
J. C. Dal
Moberly Enterprise Monitor
John McCunne
Salisbury
Mr. Cray Oak
Moberly
Covenant Mutual Life Insurance Company
Covenant
West
Mr. Oak
C. L. Spanovne
Citar- Levy
Janes G. Crm
Ifis
Lindley Silver Cornet
J. F. Lash
Unionville Republican
Macon Journal
Knoxville, Ilinois
Macon
Brunswicker
Luster
Tax-Payers’ Meeting
Evaxen & Cols
Daly
Jaby
James Heap
Sullivan County
Witliam Catnnovs
Heap
Alexander Gooch
Airewarp Canapa
Jackson Township
H. Evaners
Cols. Brookfield
Huntsville Herald
Lixneus Bennetts
Meadvile
Meadviinr
Bridge Matters
Occastoo Naty
Great Hall
Judge Fleming
Christian Wampler
Jas. W. Gooch
J. P. Hardy
BLFP
L. EE. Carroll
Moore's
Front Strategee
R. R. Depot
L. BE. Carroll
Abe Marks
Iber Yard
Ouneas Lath
Saindow Cini
Lane
Hair
H. Black
Gove
Ian
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