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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1873
Page
2
A contemporary discusses the push for township organization in Missouri. It critiques varied county systems and calls for uniform statewide adoption once population thresholds trigger mandatory change, arguing it would improve administration and reduce bureaucratic disorder.
Uplifting reflections by U. W. Brecher on the role of good nature as a social lubricant. The essay contrasts those who smooth interactions with those who generate friction, praising individuals who spread cheerful temperaments and foster harmony in daily life.
The July grand jury returned 52 indictments including murder grand larceny and felonious assault with eight disposed. Guilty pleas fined sentences noted for several defendants. Also commentary on postmaster postage using press delivery. Circuit Court ongoing with Santee divorce case and Bishop case awaiting decision.
A Rolla public meeting at the courthouse appointed a committee to receive the state legislature's mines and mining committee and urged the university to immediately build a school of mines. Members were tasked to consult Jos. Campbell, E. A. Seay and others and to approach Wm. James about a bond legality suit.
Regular session presided by J G Muteheason with J R Bowman and J A Salley. Treasurer reports 7930.68 in funds for coupons and 670.31 for matured bonds. Matthew Gorman appointed Road Overseer for Township 38 Range 6. John Davis resigns. Several road petitions delayed for posting compliance. New Assessor Smeel Legerwood bonds approved. Constables M M Skyles and Wm Mitchell bond approvals. Adjournment scheduled for May first Monday.
Rolla Fire Company No 1 presents Rev R I Pierce with a relief purse of about $27 after a church sermon. Members say it is a sin for a congregation to hire a pastor without paying him decently. A two member committee collected no funds from the congregation.
A new paper bearing the above title is to be insured in a week from Houston Texas company it aligns with the Simon Pure Democratic wing, as proprietors prefer to keep politics pure and unadulterated even when mixing with whisky, the boon companion of western Democrats.
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