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Newspaper
Linneus Weekly Bulletin
Location
Linneus, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1874
Page
2
The Fayette Banner defends reform and independence in criticizing party leaders. It argues Democrats must pursue conscientious, capable men to govern honestly, stressing honesty over mere party allegiance and urging unity with all who seek true governance.
Reports on Missouri Senate and House actions include opposition to state certificates for federal claims, school bill negotiations, penitentiary lease issues, revenue measures, and the fate of the Dimeric Lawn project. News covers legislative debates on judicial district realignment, railroad extensions, orphanage funding, asylums, and local reforms in St. Louis, Hannibal, and Kansas City.
The Missouri Legislature passed a law making selling or giving intoxicants to any minor or habitual drunkard after warning a offense with a fine from forty to two hundred dollars and license forfeiture. Employers face penalties for clerk violations. The piece notes thus shifts liability to sellers and mentions national figures dying, Missouri mineral wealth, a proposed state constitutional convention, Carthage’s Grange factory pledge, and Ohio whisky trade losses.
Tax-payers from townships in the second judicial district met at Linneus Court House on March 21 1874 to discuss taxes. E W Gamble was elected president and J J Dudehart secretary. Slater and Cairns spoke, while nominations for a posternof podge gine candidate named P Pounds J M Pratt and F E Harvey with Harvey winning by 8 7 3 votes. Harvey became the unanimous choice. A note from Laxwers Mo March 25 1874 clarifies Judge Jonas Pryer was not consulted and Pomps confirms his name was used without authorization.
The item highlights Spafford & Co offering affordable clothing, Abe Marks lumber stocks, and Lantz as a notable visitor, plus a religious meeting led by Bro. Samuel Shook resulting in eight additions. It also mentions Harveys endorsement for County Judge, Wheat production claims, Indian corn laws ranking, and a Philadelphia paper praise.
In Brookfield, Martel the thrower posts a 35.874 distance while Brat Beco debates topics from politics to public nuisance. The piece extols new stores at Alc. tarke’s and praises Adwande Bootamd Sie Paetory run by Fay, noting job creation and regional value amid community concerns.
Local column from Bucklin reviews emerging grain and tobacco trade, cabinet interests, and town affairs. Mentions Rose, Bowers, Hose, Wie, and Wyett with election plans and upcoming municipal vote. The piece lampoons local youths, carpenters, and a proposed military watch, ending with a note missing the Meadville Directory this week.
The column reports varied local items including retirements at the fire department, changes in mill ownership and painting at a home, and a town meeting. It notes a dramatic troupe’s exhibition on April 2 with doors at seven and a fundraiser for the Sons of Temperance, plus a land sale near Almer Pivtsecks purchased by the Cramptons.
The Wheeling column reports fine spring weather stirring farmers for spring work and a promising wheat crop. It notes religious revivals, local business moves, and preparations to stock spring goods. A cotillion at the Bower House pleases attendees, and villagers seek a miller to join a touring mill venture. Perkins signs off.
J W Scorer expresses gratitude to Enterprise residents for a large 875 gift in money and valuables given on the night of March 6. Despite muddy conditions, attendees supplied a grand supper organized by local ladies. J T Flemming, on behalf of donors, gave a pleasant speech, and the writer offered a brief reply.
Milk is $1 a gallon in Texas, and cattle herds are cited. Cincinnati wholesale liquor houses call in drummers amid a temperance drive. Brews in Cincinnati saw $140,000 fall in sales last month. A Dayton man labels the current women’s movement a femelstrom. One Gall seeks a name change after marrying Miss Breeze to avoid squalls in Mississippi politics.
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