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Newspaper
Linneus Weekly Bulletin
Location
Linneus, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1875
Page
1
Official returns show 72 607 majority for the new constitution from 100 counties. Gov Hardin designates November 25 as thanksgiving day. Reports note large tobacco yields by Clifton Grange and a booming postal card issue. The piece covers political opinions, Alabamas proposed banking rules, and remarks on Brigham Young alimony.
The piece contrasts urban and rural voting patterns, noting Democratic gains in interior districts and Republican strength in large cities. It highlights the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia as a unifying national event and urges Missouri to showcase its mineral wealth to attract investment. The article lists subsidies totaling 400 million dollars for various rail and canal projects and notes a November 15 storm delivering heavy snow from Omaha to Ogden.
The Times warns farmers to save and house their corn amid rising European demand and new East orders. Despite tariff fears, a brisk spring market is expected. those with merchantable corn should be ready to sell, while others holding may see better prices later. The message ends with “There’s millions in it.”
A Vienna conference considered Herzegovina’s grievance against Turkey. The article argues the Ottoman Government is financially ruined and untrustworthy, praises Herzegovinian revolt as just, notes widespread oppression and tax greed, and predicts Islam’s decline as enlightenment grows.
Proceedings from Moxpay November 15 187h show judges Pratt Neece Caton and Blossom convening. Notes include trust deed substitutions and school fund allocations, election staffing for Baker and Yellow Creek townships, and numerous county contracts for bridge work jail wood and pauper care.
The record lists numerous election judges and clerks with pay amounts in various townships, plus related county actions: bridge work by A H Black and others, boarding for staff, and a survey of lines between Linn and Macon. It notes settlement of N C Dryden, and adjournment to December first.
From Meadville notes fat hogs enter market while horses suffer epizootic. A new bridge across Parson Creek nears completion and local trades advertise cash corn sales. A court replevin verdict ends in a hung jury. Local injuries prompt warnings against wrestling and reflections on loss and faith follow a death in the community.
Breewirx Missouri column reviews political tides and economic signals amid elections. It reports a violent disturbance involving cattle buyers from Quincy, a jury verdict of twenty five dollars and costs, and a community show of support for Phillip Manawall. Obituary notes John A. Penny, a young resident, died at J H Bowers residence, funeral at M E Church with Masonic and Sunday services. Peace to his memory.
Brookfield gossip covers a rough town meet, a poetry reading, and a theater showing. Local brokerages and mills poised to reopen while wheat prospects rise in Kansas and Wellington offers a mill incentive.
In St Louis on November 16 cattle were steady to unchanged with mix of good to choice natives and Texans and receipts around 1012 head. Hogs firm with packing sales at about 7.00 to 7.25 and shipping around 6.85. Chicago receipts totaled 2,500 cattle and 23,000 hogs with stockers and Texans cited and buyers holding prices. packing hogs 6.00 to 7.15, shipping 7.00 to 7.35, market dull and heavy.
There were no offerings at the warehouses yesterday and quotations are nominal. Listings include interior and light weight leaf lugs ranging from 4 to 34 factory terms, various leaf qualities from dark to bright wrappers, and wrappers prices from 35 to 45 per unit, with other grades noted as medium to good shipping and manufacturing quality.
Sheriff's sale scheduled for Saturday December 11 at the Linn County Missouri courthouse door Linneus to satisfy an execution with costs. Elias Chesround sheriff of Linn County Mo announces the sale will be to the highest bidder for cash in hand between nine in the forenoon and five in the afternoon.
Sheriff sale announced by the Linn County Circuit Court clerk to satisfy the cost of an execution in favor of George W. Stephens against C. A. Marhugh. Property includes Lot Twenty Two in Block Twenty Eight and an adjoining alley in Linnens, Missouri. Sale set December 16 at the Court House door in Linnens for cash.
A court issued writ in Linn County Missouri directs a public sale of the property of Van S Bell and M L Purdin. The description covers the west half of the southeast quarter and west half of the northeast quarter in section 8 township 59 range 20. The sale is set for December 10 1875 at the Linn County Courthouse between 9 am and noon for cash, subject to prior liens and judgments. Elias Chesbrough sheriff notes costs and execution.
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