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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1873
Page
3
OBrien Bros the Excelsior Saddlers of Rolla advertise a wide assortment of saddlery harnesses dollars whips and all leather goods for farmers at prices designed to suit everyone seeking items in their line.
A mix of small ads and terse notices including a lost animal, a death, a local merchant promotion, a sale advert, a store update on a new paper, an equipment ad, clothing item inquiry, a revived man case, and a sensational claim by a Belgian surgeon about rewarming a corpse as a curiosity.
In May 1862 a claim by W Bishop is presented in Phelps County Court. The court grants Bishop every fifth lot in Rolla land shown on the plat and approves a right of way through county lands to the Pacific Railroad Co. W G York is named commissioner to select and deed parcels to Bishop. The document is sworn by J I S French Clerk Rolla Mo March 7 1873.
City council met at two o clock in regular session with Mayor Bland presiding. Reports from recorder and marshal approved. small pox case declared cured and pest house fumigated. Dr Storrs thanked. nurse Blaxer paid. rent to Farrell for hospital house set at 30. Storts paid 15. council adjourned.
A Rochester rural paper urges farmers to organize against legislative rings in Illinois and nationwide. It condemns monopolistic manipulation and calls for subordinates to unite, warning that farmers must mobilize to protect their economic interests. An Idaho Oregon anecdote jokes about a woman’s street fall prompting tract distribution by Y M C A members.
On the Conract plaza a dapper man heavily scented with musk and cologne clashes with a solemn stranger who jokes about removing the odor by burying the clothes. The crowd roars as the dandy flees up the stairs rather than argue further.
Former Cincinnati hotel proprietor partners with St. Louis entrepreneur to launch the 332 Merchants, a 150 room house with capacity for 300 guests. Located in the business center near the Post Office and banks, the new hotel promises superior accommodations at competitive prices and invites friends to inspect its hospitality.
A notice advertises real estate sales on a small commission with no charge unless a sale occurs. It urges owners to place their property with Tallman, promising sales service and advertisement. The source also mentions The genuine Moline Tlow at J D Livesay & Co.
The Phelps County Agricultural Society met March 1 1873 at the secretary’s office in Rota Missouri. Officers present included B W Bishop president OC L Flint vice president W B Tallman secretary with C C Blane A St Pack A Newman John O'Brien as board members. W M Smith added to stock selling list. The board authorized renewal of a note at Bank of Rolla if funds permit and required stock sellers to report monthly. Homer Ruggles appointed statistical reporter. a post bill valued at $20 was reviewed. a three member committee was formed to assess posts. Honorary members were proposed including John F Weilandy Henry Blow Marmaduke and others. adjournment followed.
A fragmented ad notes notions of all kinds available at Paylor's Book Stationery and Variety Store in Rolla Missouri. The message markets a broad selection with emphasis on variety.
James M Morris and Margret J his wife conveyed land in Phelps County Missouri to secure a note. The note is overdue and a public sale will be held March 5 1873 at the north front door of the Rolla courthouse to satisfy the deed of trust. Wm L Pinnell is trustee.
A dissolution by mutual consent ends the firm of Live say and Son Rolla and Livesay Son and Co Vienna Mo. Books notes and accounts are in the hands of J W Livesay who asks all creditors and debtors to call and settle at the Q 1 x Store. Jno W Livesay J D Livesay
A short land listing offers five acres for cultivation and a food vineyard with trees and shrubbery. Priced at 3050 dollars with easy terms, contact W. B. Tallman, land agent, Rolla Missouri for details.
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