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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1873
Page
3
Legal advertisements list rates and public notices while town items recount a hack accident on Pine Street, a street hog remark, new residents, a grand ball, and local signs. Readers learn of Delvern Wahlquist moving, Dan Webster leaving for Denison, and Carl Rohr visiting Salem.
The piece cites many testimonials from visitors to the springs who report relief from ailments through actual use of the waters. It argues that practical results trump theoretical analysis and invites others to contact the testimonial writers for further information, noting the sources are reliable individuals.
A humorous chronicle of the painful ordeal a man endures during a studio photo. The photographer's tricks, awkward poses, and persistent pressure marks a comic, nearly painful rite of passage in early portraiture. The piece also notes local events and notices, including social happenings and community updates.
In Lawrence County on April 14 1873 E A Lesoy trader testifies that a stay at Chalybeate Springs improved his child’s chronic summer illness and also greatly benefited his own general debility after a visit last fall for health purposes.
On a Wednesday evening Mr. Taylor faced three men who demanded a private talk. He refused, shook his keys to deter them and moved toward the city, aided by the marshal, the city attorney, and James Bradford. The party searched the area but found nothing and dispersed.
Manny Newman of Salem is in the city to visit his relatives. A local brief notes his حضور. A short item mentions community happenings including a move by a local tannery owner and a marriage in Vermillion County Illinois.
James W Evans died at his brother's residence in Boonville Missouri of dysentery on July 24 1873. Born August 6 1821 in Parmington St Francois County Missouri to William and Mahala Evans. He worked as a teacher from age twenty to twenty nine and later held publishing and editorial roles and assisted his brother Enis G Evans in the United States Land Office before his death.
Moritz Meyers sues Antonith & Dosen Cie von to cancel entry Nos. 5500 and 6307 on the North West quarter of Section 35 Township 38 Range 10 West in Phelps County Missouri. Respondents must appear Sept 8 1873 at 10 AM before Theo Wagner Notary in Rolla and depositions will be read at trial. Publication in Rolla Express required for four weeks. contestant pays.
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