Panic Prices and Local Notes from Crawford County
A long Rolla area column reports panic pricing for apple trees 5 to 7 cents, local political chatter, social events, and business moves. It mentions W I Brosaw near Rolla, a grand ball for Firemen, iron ore deposits in Joice Bank, a marshal of legal notices, and a partner's abrupt departure from Livesay & Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Brosaw
Rolla
Col
S. G. Williams
The
State University
Salem
Anone
Crawford County
Wm. DB. Jackson
Livesay & Jackson
Vienna
Mexico
Jef
Dixon
Vinita
James D. Livesay
Our City
Jackson
Diphtheria Claims Youngest Emory Child in St James
The death of the youngest Emory child, Azro and Revina M. Emory, aged 22 years 10 months, is reported in St James due to diphtheria on the evening of October 11. The notice notes local court suits and mining discussions, plus a protracted Baptist meeting led by Rev. A F Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE Nonce Er SR Ee
St. James
Diptheria
Sin
Azro
Revina M. Emory
A. F. Randall
Baptist General, Associon of
Missouri
Alti
Mx. Cassavant
A. Luse
Presbyterian Church
Carjlondale
Illinois
Brilliant meteor sighting over Rolla and Wright county tragedy
On Sunday evening a brilliant meteor crossed the southern sky near Rolla with four bright explosions and a three second display. Also reported is a fatal Wright county incident where Campbell, age about fourteen, died after a wooden blow fractured his skull following a fight with a stepson of Mr Melis. authorities are pursuing the involved party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
Daniecle
Dent County
Rouse J. M. Sanders
St. James
Rolla
Phelis
Roy Murper
Whetstone
Wright County
Campbell
Melis
Melins
Pioneer
Excursion to Safem and Cuba Gathers Diverse Delegation
A large group from Minty School joined Col Sam Williams Andrew Malcolm Judge Demuth Rev Pierce John O’Brien and others on an excursion to Cuba and Steelville. Judge Sherwood of the Supreme Court from Springfield and many St Louis press figures accompanied the trip as armed reporters ready for duty. Sixty two company members were on duty and disciplined, while the party looked forward to a festive return with invitations from local citizens.
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Safem
Cuba
Salemi Fanong
Col
Sam
G. “Williams
Andrew Malcolm
Judge Demuth
RW. Pierce
John O'Brien
Prof
Douthett
Childe
Henaky
the Express
Sherwood
Supreme Court
Springfield
St. Jusuis
Glenn
Steelville
Northern Pacific bonds face jitters from Cooke & Co suspension
Samuel Wilkeson defends the Northern Pacific railroad amid Jay Cooke & Co. suspension. He asserts the road will be completed, with no unpaid notes, strong earnings from built segments, and a need for Congress aid to extend credit as private capitalists once planned. He cites bondholders’ concerns and road progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nommany Pacific
Northern Pacific Railway
Jay Cooke & Co
Samuel Wilkeson
Northern Pacific Railroad
Flo Board of Threctore
Jcompany
Wall, Street
Red River
Northern Pacific Rilrout Company
Congress
Plucky Conductor Stops Monte Men on Michigan Train
A Detroit Free Press recounts how conductor Wilsey on a Detroit to Southern Michigan train thwarted three monte operators. They swindled a Pittsburg man Fremont, sparked a pistol stand off, and were forced to surrender the watch and $35 before being ejected. Two bystanders with revolvers helped enforce the stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit
Central
Lansing
Wilsey
Fremont
Pittsburg
Junction
Fremont Bacek Jas
Toledo
Lake
Fearful Remedy to Hydrophobia A Sun Letter
A reader recounts an 1860 encounter with hydrophobia after a mad dog bite in Hannibal Missouri. He credits Dr McDowell of St Louis and years later says large quantities of whisky cured his symptoms and prevented death, urging others to try the same remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDswell
St. Louis
McDowel
Southwest
McDowell Medical College
South
Tug of Love Ends In Quiet Philadelphia Marriage
A Philadelphia couple defies disapproving relatives by eloping. Romeo hires a tug at Grasse Point to intercept a Buffalo Chicago steamer, abducts the bride, and marries her aboard a brisk voyage before detectives reach the steamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo
Juliet
Chicago
Miss Julies
Buffalo
Mademoiselle
Philadelphia
Grasse Point
Correspondents and Depositors Face Extraordinary Suspension
Henry Cléws & Co. announces a temporary suspension of payments due to financial crisis. The firm proposes to continue business by raising special deposits, limiting new accounts, and using payments pro rata as assets are realized until all indebtedness is liquefied, while interest continues. Depositors and friends support the plan and are ready to resume deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cléws & Co
Lee
Curious Walking Stick From Colorado Cactus
Curiosity noted as Mr. David Malcolm, while in Colorado, had a piece of Colorado cactus fashioned into a walking stick for his father. The item reflects regional novelty and travel lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Malcolm
Colorado
Mortgagee sale of Phelps County real estate in Missouri
In a trust deed dated March 20 1873 and recorded in Oak E page 261 the N half of the N W quarter of section 15 township 37 range 7 west containing 80 acres in Phelps County Missouri is offered for sale at the courthouse door in Rolla between nine in the forenoon and four in the afternoon on October 0 1873 to satisfy a due note.
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Guild
Den
Dr. Guild
Sixth Street
Robertson
Episcopal Church
Tuee
Casgavant
Porsens
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church
Jacob Clinton Esq
W. G. Potitaroy
Trott Bank
Wm. J Jlankins
Joice Bank
Phelps County
A. Koga
Houston Democrat
Texas County
Gratis
Nast
Annes
Missouri
Phelps
Missoristownt
N. W
Ralla
C.D. San ‘Wit
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Tom
Frank Rogers
Defyson City
Measra
Neuman
A. Leve
BE. W. Bishop
Joseph Campbell
I BM
Nickes
Star Clothing House
D. Newnan & Co
Bill Joice
Jacob Clinton
Clinton
Medical
Messrs
Sam Arthur
Lake Springs
Messrs. Moore and
Gill
Sys Iférald
Democratic Party
Slél
J. W. Blanchard Tisq
Salem & Little Rck
Studaeut
School of Mines and
Freully
Little Rock
Ito
Tennessee
Our
Duluth
Commodore Judkins
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New York
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Eldora
Sun
Henty , Clews & Co
Wall Street
New Youk
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Excelsior
O'Brien & Bro
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Tanes Pranie
Squire
Soare
Knox County
Jt, Af. Shaw
Grant Slotel
Major Blanks
U. S
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West Plains
Ile
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Owysters
Ray, W
Julius Koch
Sixth and
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Alton
Ed. Comins
C. J. Wagoner
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Mnes
Haly
Tanks
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Towilbuten
Sorex
Persul
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Davies
J. W. Livesay & Coyane
J. W. Livenay
Davin Newmay
Fin
Samuel C
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Trois US
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Ant Cirette
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Blnls Sew NG Machine Co
Zoulway, New York
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Piaso Co
Sio Bawadwat
N.Y
DE Atl Eers
St. Louisa
East St. Tons
Missouri Pauly
Atlantic
Pacatic
St. Louis Kansas
Midway
Sucopoige
BUA
Olla Wa
Phe'ps County
Fureen
Republican Party
National Party
Wallbridge J. Powell
At— Sinunans
Devinn
Vna
Guy Motto
Simmons & Deegan
Tam
Wilson
Jewalets
J. G. Thutcheson
B. Senerre
HN. H. Wahlqvist
Dr. Storts
May
Excelsior Saddlers
Rella
Pine Street
Rela
Maniufiero
Mississippi River
Faetry Et
O& Porrin
Te Nere
S&win Machine
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Manufare Cs
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St. Louis, Mo
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