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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1860
Page
2
A widow resists a proposal from a landlord and partner to place her children for adoption in a wealthy home. The man argues it would ease burden and secure a better future, while she mourns the separation and resolves to keep her children close despite the pressure. The landlord Storms out, vowing to sever contact.
Mr G P Bond of Cambridge University reports in June 1860 that the comet was observed on the 21st 22nd 24th and 25th. Elements from 21st 24th 25th suggest the comet is approaching the earth though bright moonlight and its low position limit naked eye view. In telescope the object resembles the 1858 comet with a two branch tail and a dark nucleus axis disturbance. A drawing is being made for comparison with 1858. Wat S Starke announces candidacy for superintendent of common schools with Jackson and Reynolds.
Messrs FELKER and ANDERSON of Viens are authorized to receive money for subscription and advertising. Messrs HS Crank and J E Organ are authorized to act as our agents in Phelps County.
A mass meeting in Rolla featured opposition governor candidate Orr and railroad advocate Williams with extended discussion on Missouri roads and party strategy. The report notes Orr’s focus on rail expansion, Hancock Jackson ties, and Democratic discontent amid statewide contests.
The Rolle Express terms state subscribers must pay in advance and that payments may be delayed over six months. Postmasters and others receive a commission on all subscribers, but the publisher will not be responsible for agents actions or continued delivery without prepaid funds.
Rates list for legal and public notices including executor notices final settlements and stray animals. Personal communications charged at two dollars per square with standard commissions to newspapers. Notices of marriages deaths and obituaries may be advertised. religious notices sometimes free. Communications directed to P Walker Rolla Mo.
A man named Smith from Benton County Arkansas pursues his wife who ran away with Curtis from the same county. Smith fires at Curtis missing him and wounds his wife. Curtis returns fire, killing Smith instantly. A Vigilance Committee in this city vows to ferret out murderers and thieves. Weather warm and showery. London Garibaldi Benevolent Association led by Florence Nightingale aims to aid Garibaldi followers' sick and wounded with donations sent to Garibaldi for distribution.
The Adler home on Centre Street Rolla sold last week for 1800 to Edward Blain. Since June 27 fifty Johnson and Coleman's Addition lots sold at about 25 each. In James Addition about 38 lots sold at 3.25 each since June. About 40 Bishop's Addition lots sold since May at about 100 each. The county court has realized about 10000 from selling lots.
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