27 Sep 1877
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Newspaper
New Castle Mercury
Location
New Castle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1877
Page
2
Missouri Senator Bogg died at his residence in St Louis on Thursday of last week at age 64. The conservative Democrat of the old school is noted in an obituary marking his long service and familiar political stance.
A massive fire at the U S Patent Office destroys over 60 000 rejected models and valuable records with total losses estimated between 300 000 and 400 000 dollars The audit of Auglaize county Ohio reveals a safe opening theft implicating Auditor and Treasurer with Democratic ties and Tweed era bribery revelations as legislators and judges are alleged to be bought The public mood turns against the graft claims yet skepticism remains about the allegations and motives
In a quarrel over attribution, the Mercury columns are said to have appeared in the Courier without proper credit. The writer recalls many articles wrongly credited to the Courier, while New Castle received the acknowledgment. They accuse the Courier editor of deliberate obtuseness and piggish perverseness, but blame Brother Elliott for the whim.
The State Republican Convention met in Rochester with Roscoe Conkling presiding and Platt named president after declining the honor. The platform attacks civil service reform and endorses gold resumption, denouncing administration policy and Speaker Curtis. The report also notes internal clashes with Hayes as a candidate and hints at broader party turmoil.
The passage argues that Roscoe Conkling cannot justify his hold on leadership and accuses him of depravity. It contends Republicans in New York should oppose the administration and foresees Democrats using power to remove Conkling from the U S Senate when they gain control of the legislature.
Nd. Kahn of New York State reports an immense stock of seasonable dry goods in eastern cities at record low prices. He selects carefully, adding novelties, promising ladies access to the latest dress goods and trimmings once his stock arrives. Visit the large store room, 132 feet deep, to see the new goods firsthand.
Local notes report rising business in Lewisville with cash-system adoption and a note on Dr. Duncan’s dental office. Correspondence from Indianapolis highlights the State Fair expected to attract record attendance, praise for H. L. Benham’s musical influence, and a retail push at Seaton’s Hat Store. A big sale of elite horses by James L. and Lewis Caldwell is announced in Rush county, plus carpet price shifts from Adams Mansur & Co. The piece also mentions several locals and merchants and a social note on Dr Mahin’s marriage.
An 1877 local page item lists ads for Rice's clothing and Fairfield Millikans rubber wear, plus a correction about Willie Bowers denying a News office invasion. It notes a temperance leader backsliding, urges brace up, and includes Charley Willikan's assertion of witness status. Also reports sealed proposals to saw 50 cords at the county jail due by October 15th 1877 and identifies W. W. Corrennan as Auditor.
The Pan Handle announces a group excursion to Chicago for the Inter State exposition next Tuesday Oct 7 with fares from Ly Millville Ashland New Castle Sul Springs Honey Crk Middletown and more, returnable on any regular train within ten days. Tickets include careful treatment and good service, urging those able to travel. The notice also reviews Florida emigration literature and Apthorys Standard Map of Florida from Florida Paper and the Florida New Yorker.
A.W. Kissel, a well liked local youth, died after illness and overwork. He had worked for several firms in New Castle and was highly regarded by employers and friends. Martha Byer of New Castle died at her son in law’s home after a life in the Lutheran and United Brethren churches. She leaves nine children and many relatives, with funeral services held at the United Brethren Church and burial at South Mound Cemetery.
Alexander W Kissel, aged 25 years 7 months 25 days, died Monday evening at about 8:30 at his father's residence, after about three weeks of illness. He began with a bilious attack followed by nervous prostration, then rapidly declined from Sunday morning until death. He was a young man noted as very active and valuable in business.
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