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Newspaper
Rolla Express
Location
Rolla, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1873
Page
3
Pursoxat A Love has been elected Vice President of the Phelps County Agricultural Mechanics and Mortuary Society, replacing the deceased C L Flint. Other notes report local civic changes, arrivals and trips, circuses, business appeals, and various residents’ movements across St James and nearby towns.
Obituary and board resolutions honor Charles L. Flint vice president of the agricultural society. The meeting notes condolence to the family, publication requests, and scattered local notices mention bids, bank threats, legal actions, and a Rolla visit by local citizens.
Livesay Newman Coy dissolves and forms J W Livesay Co to carry on same business at old stand. J D Livesay joins new firm. O IK Store closed. New firm plans larger stock and interior upgrades for exclusive cash retail. Red Store urged as place to save money.
Council met in regular session with members Warmoth Loved Orchard OBrien Weber Malcolm Allen Tallman and Tipton present. Reports reviewed and finances approved including street taxes and repairs. Bank stockholders elected and Major Brokaw fire loss discussed with Phoenix Hartford coverage and bank run noted in Columbus Ohio.
A reader letter protests a criminal escape from Steelville jail by Ephraim M. Coverdill. The note details how a jail guard allegedly aided the escape and describes Coverdill, a 25 year old from near Scotia Iron Works, in disguise with a worn brown velvet band cap and striped pants. A hefty reward is offered for recapture by Crawford county officials. Multiple brief items follow, including property listings, a local boy’s tale, circus finances, and sewing machine notes.
A curious column blends eccentric medical lore with social satire. It parodies medical misadventures and flirtatious plots, then shifts to a sheriff’s justice in Phelps County and a romance rumor involving a kiss, followed by notes on a balloon hoax, desertion, and a Missouri inventor roundup.
A dissolution notice states that the partnership between the undersigned has dissolved its day, and business will be continued by Wd. We Liveray & Co. All debts or claims against the old firm will be collected by the new firm. The notice thanks customers for past favors and invites them to the new firm, Samuel, Davis & Co., St. Louis.
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