Local press judged by town paper quality and growth
The piece argues a village paper should reflect local business and people, urging readers to value lively local advertising and news. It notes Rolla Wisconsin and stresses that active papers attract distant readers and new residents, urging merchants to support the local press. It also reports on permits for contraband articles in Civil War era Rolla with official correspondence from Clinton B. Fisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick Pomeroy
Taylor’s
St. Croix Valley
Taylor’s Falls
New York
East
Wisconsin
Rolla
Express
V. Louis
C. P. Walker
Bank Entry by Motocrats in Rothschild Era
Fragmentary OCR recalls two men entering a Rothschild bank in Frankfurt in 1848 during stormy days. They claim vast wealth and challenge the banker with cryptic dialogue and garbled statements about division and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deana
Baron A. Rothschild
Frankfort
Doeiou
Glover Called Preferred Missouri Senate Pick in 1862
An 1862 letter from Roxta Missouri urges Samuel T. Glover as the United States Senator, praising his patriotism and emancipation stance. The writer argues Glover's integrity, intellect, and knowledge of Missouri make him the best choice amid factional politics and the rebellion era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sam
T. Glover
Samuel T. Glover
Missouri
Washington
Saml. T. Glover
Glovers for U.S. Senate Endorsed in State Emancipation Drive
Local supporters declare no party divisions and urge Glovers as the man to represent the county and State in the United States Senate. They cite moral worth mental ability and decisive character as essential qualities at this crisis in state and nation history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Walker
T. Glover
United States
Missouri
Palmyra
Marion Co
S. T. Glover
Gratz Brown
Congress
T. ‘Glover
United States Senate
Blair
St. Louis
Siby ‘Rath
Gade
Glovers
Rebels’ Evans Takes Command at Kinston In North Carolina
From New Bern December 8 Reported capture notes say General Evans now leads rebel forces at Kinston. The legislature names W W Holden state printer. Free labor meetings are held in Beaufort and other towns as a large scale movement grows with a push for peace per intercepted rebel mails. General Whiting arrives to reinforce sea defenses at Tapet hear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newberne
N.C
Evans
Kinston
W. W. Holden
Raleigh Standard
Beaufort
Fean-Gannisoxen
gWhiting
Elie Maugusraaeb
Battle of the Rappahannock Fredericksburg Blunder
The piece condemns the Fredericksburg engagement as a ruinous misstep. It argues Union forces faced an impregnable Confederate position, lamenting lost lives and calling for better intelligence and routes to Richmond. It lauds the Potomac Army’s endurance and compares their bravery to famed historic acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericksburg
Bat‘tle
Rappahannock
Lee
Richmond
Sumner
Fredericks
Burg
Army of the Potomac
Consul for Belgium named at Louisville and other Civil War notes
The President recognizes T C Vander Esquire as Consul for Belgium to reside in Louisville Kentucky. Pennsylvania drafts report failures and deserters estimated from sight to ten thousand. Union troops captured at Wattsville Tennessee paroled, Ohio troops reaching Cincinnati. Nashville correspondent says Buell likely to be sustained by Military Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.C. Vander
Belgium
Louisville
Pennsylvania
Wattsville
Tenn
Ohio
Cincinnati
Nashville
Buell
Christmas Party at St James on Christmas Eve
There will be a party at St James on Christmas Eve for those who wish to dance to lively music. Interested attendees may call Mrs Taylor to join or get details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Mrs. Taylor
Good Clean Rags Wanted for Clean Cotton Rag Supply
Advertises buying clean cotton rags from the public, offering a liberal price. Calls for cooperation from all ages and stages, urging bringing rags to their location.
Arrival of the 33d Missouri Volunteers
The Thirty third Missouri Volunteers under Lieut Colonel Pile arrived here last Thursday. They will probably proceed to St. Louis today. The regiment is to be attached to Brig General Fisk's Brigade being organized for a special duty, as yet unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Volunteers
Pile
St. Louis
General Fisk
32nd Missouri Volunteers Set Out From St Louis
The 32nd Regiment Missouri Volunteers left St Louis last Wednesday the 17th for Helena under Lieut. Col. J. C. Warme. Citizens with friends in the unit will note the movements of this gallant regiment and its youthful commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Volunteers
St. Louis
Helena
J. C. Warméthe
Sutler’s Near Drowning After Ford Crossing
Sunday morning a sutler crossing the Big Piney river on the Springfield road lost two horses a wagon and himself and were swept downstream. A similar accident occurred Wednesday on the Gasconade river with others endangered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Piney River
Springfield Road
Gasconade River
Soldier Knocked From Foot Bridge Near Court House in Rolla
A Second Artillery soldier was knocked off the foot bridge over the raiirgud-tut near Rolla Court House after an altercation with a lieutenant. The fall from 15 to 20 feet endangered the soldier’s life. The officer involved is quartered at Fort Wyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raiirgud-Tut
Rolla
Fort Wyman
Adjourned Circuit Court Session in Phelps County
The adjourned term of the Circuit Court for Phelps County met at the Rolla Court House for three days and adjourned on Wednesday. Judge W. G. Pemgroy left a clear docket despite past years of civil case confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Phelps County
Court House
Rolla
W. G. Pemgroy
Party for the Benefit of the New Church
A Social party at the new Mess House for St. Patrick's Church on Wednesday evening last was a success. The well arranged affair passed off pleasantly and the church should realize about one hundred to one hundred fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Church
New Post Commander Named for Rolla District
W A M Stone Col 22d Iowa Volunteers assumes command of the Rolla Military District commencing this date. He is noted for bravery at Shiloh and once practiced law in Iowa where he was known as one of the ablest in the state. His leadership is expected to be respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.A.M. Stone
Iowa
Rolla Military District
Shiloh
Dinner for District Command officers at Major McEllanys
A rich lay out hosted by Major McEllany last Sunday drew invited guests from the District Command and the Post. The social season featured fine viands and sparkling goblets as the princely host and his lady were toasted by prominent military figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEllany
Chastisement Teaches Iowa Youth Courtesy Toward Missouri
The fragment discusses a Missouri taunt by an Iowa boy and asserts that while friends from other states deserve thanks, it is improper for a gentleman to taunt Missouri. It emphasizes that Missouri has brave men and praises their courage shown in deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Missouri
Butler's Store Promises Fresh Stock for Christmas
Hurrah for Butler as Johny Butler expands stock with groceries knick knacks and toys. He advertises a fine lot of Christmas gifts including dolls Jerusalem bed bugs Jumping Jehus Reep-sakes and baby fittings. Children and adults urged to visit Butler's before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Johny Butler
Jerusalem
Jas Lute
Butler’s
Frank Deegan’s Busy Store Draws Crowds and Prosperity
A blurred reminiscence depicts Frank Deegan’s crowded shop with constant customer flow and daily sales. Huge boxes smashed open reveal fresh merchandise. liberal proprietor welcomes patrons all hours, indicating strong business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Deegan
Frank
Tate
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Crat
Curtis
Department of Missouri
Clinton B. Fisk
Slo
Roxta
North Carolin
The
St. Louis Daily Union
Balaklava
Bunker, Hill
New Orleans
Waterloo
Home and Abroad
Rolda
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