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Newspaper

Rolla Express

Location

Rolla, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1873

Page

3

Spring to Oregon Residents Return to Phelps County

Local notes report many Spring emigrants to Oregon have returned content to reside in Phelps County. Editor bids farewell to P. B. VanDargen and records Dr. Hutcheson’s Colorado and Wyoming trip with a Lizard specimen. Weather brings rain and corn prospers. local politics debate Groesbeck’s new departure and whiskey influence amid dull court week.

Oregon Phelps County Hutcheson Colorado Wyoming

Wolf on the Grange joins or refuses after court visit

The piece describes Wolf the Great Dutch philosopher visiting the Court house to join the Grange, offering about ten thousand reasons to join but learning a $3 fee and secrecy. He then returns with the same number of reasons for not joining, implying no true collision or repulsion. John O Brien & Bro have been fitting muzzles on canines this past week.

Wolf Grange Strobach’s Ife John O Brien & Bro

Local merchant starts new general store in town

A local merchant, owner of a city paper with political aims, plans to run for State Senate in 1874. The Salem Succss notes Whitsett and Dugge of Catawissa, Missouri have rented Hodges & Sons’ store and will open a large new block of general merchandise in a few days.

State Senate Salem Suc- Crss Messrs. Whitsett & Dugge Catawissa IL. Hodges & Sons G. W. Smith

Bishop's Soliloquy Farewell Poem Fragment

Fragmentary 19th century verse lamenting farewell and mislaid hopes. The speaker addresses Journal as dear yet must part, expressing longing and vow to return to labor. Mentions Vindication and rebirth of thoughts as parting mood.

Chalybeate Springs and Gorge Attraction in Missouri

A vivid portrayal of Paris in Oregon Territory area known as Chalybeate Springs and surrounding scenery. The piece extols the landscape from cottages to cave passages and a sparkling stream, noting accommodations for 100 guests, rail access via Logan, and a spa hotel. Testimonials from Missouri visitors claim kidney, nervous and dysmenorrhea benefits from the springs, with dates in 1873.

Ozark Prairie Logan Peryman Knew Springfield E.G. Parts Chalybeate Springs Fael Your Springs Wm. Massey

Liver Complaint Benefited by Chalybeato Water at Springs

J G Paris writes that his wife suffers from liver complaint and internal weakness but has found great benefit from visits to the springs over several years. He notes boat doctors offered treatment before, yet the Chalybeato water provided more relief than all else.

J. G. Paris

Justice Department Crime Statistics Circular 1873

Attorney General Granger Williams asks wardens nationwide to fill and return prison statistics for the annual crime report. The circular seeks data on convict populations at year start, sentences, birthplaces, offenses, and discharges, noting no appropriation but promising reciprocal assistance once funded. A similar notice goes to federal court officers.

Traswixetos Congress Department of Justice United States Grance I. Winttams

YERR Commissions Offer Attractive Business Prospect

The 1873 July issue opens with a liberal commission offer for those giving proper attention. It promotes clubbing and premium lists, pairing two periodicals for one price. Publication details note Esnotts as publisher.

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St. James Crowned Robbery and Local Notices

Sunday morning a Rolla editor was robbed by A. A. Talmage, superintendent of the A and P Railroad, of a 1000 mile Advertisers Ticket issued to the Henry County Chronicle. Grand Jury will consider grand larceny charges. Also notes on a Peoria romance, premium for St. James District Fair, and various local notices and ads from St. James and nearby.

Rolla St. James A. A. Talmage A. & P. Railroad Henry County Mon* Gay Igt St. James District Lewis Jones Mo ‘Woods Joel Parker Karl Kase Mary [Lartwell IT. V. Osborne Chas. Nickeinson Woon Sluvsmuown Maganine Newburg

Refinement and gentility parade in Pariy editorial page

The personal column from Pariy mocks social polish while praising self advertised gentility. It quotes several self described as gentlemen and notes editorials praising fair treatment and social ease. Elizabeth Fleming dies of typhoid fever in this city amid funeral arrangements led by Rev. Cassavant.

Pariy Sam & Rand Powder Company Lr. Bland J. IL Texas County P. B. Vanderen Herald W. I. Powell Roma Ixpress Estee Rrr Elizabeth Peter Fleming Mr. Cassavant

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