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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1873
Page
3
On the 16th at his brother's Indiana residence while seeking recovery with his wife and daughter he died aged 56. A large train met the body at the depot and escorted it to the family burial grounds as townspeople mourn the loss of a benevolent public servant and devoted father Christian and friend.
The editorial urges an independent investigation into the Jefferson City senatorial canvass amid bribery allegations and political maneuvering. It criticizes Mr. Bogg for ego and delay while noting a cabinet confirmation task and questions pronunciation of Senator Bozier’s name, now likely Bocus.
Letter to the Rolla Herald questions a $7 500 annual interest on School of Mines bonds and insists the project may be a state matter not county funded. The writer urges tax relief, criticizes debt growth, and calls for local self management while noting business and tobacco ads.
The central committee formed by Farmers on Feb 8 appointed delegates in Merimac Spring Creek Cold Spring Arlington Liberty St James Mil e v Johnson Townships to organize Patrons of Husbandry Granges. They urge colleagues to study the order and report at a March mass meeting in Rolla. A Missouri deputy, T. R Allen, reports rapid progress and may arrive after April. inquiries directed to Allen or the Rolla committee.
Assorted violin strings offered at Taylor's Book and Stationery Store in Rolla Missouri. The piece commends the Postmaster Col Warmoth for filling a mud hole in front of the post office and urges local businesses to keep streets clean by avoiding ashes and refuse.
A citizen denounces insufficient sidewalk infrastructure on Fine street and criticizes the city council for poor patronage of material interests, high saloon licenses, and burdensome taxes. The note laments unsafe night travel and urges focus beyond mundane ordinances. Also reports the steamer John A Gilmore collision with a draw and two rescues amid high river levels.
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