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Rolla Express

Location

Rolla, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1873

Page

3

Public School Opens With 172 Students in Rolle

The Public School opened on Monday with 172 scholars. First Class led by Bliss Winters, Principal, with 28 pupils. Grammar Class taught by Miss Clark, 8 dollars per student. Intermediate dept led by Miss Deane with 29, Higher Primary by Miss Whiting with 26, Lower Primary by Miss Van Deren with 51. Parents urged to enroll all their children.

Bliss Winters Clark Miss Deane Whiting van Deren Rolle

Old John Robinsons Great World Exposition comes to Rolla

Announcement by Old John Robinsons Great World Exposition claims a touring show with the largest collection of wild animals mermaids sea monsters and curiosities plus a strictly moral circus with carnival pageants and hundreds of featured specialists. Also notes a train derailment near Ozark and local court actions in Rolla Joplin coal analysis by Professor Williams and state geologist Broadhead.

John Robinson Rolla John Robinsons John Robingon The Joplin Ion Weary T. Blow Professor Williams School of Mines E. Joplin Pa $ & Murphy's Williams Col. Broadhead

Shall We Meet Again in the Face of Death

An essay reflecting on mortality and immortality, citing Geo. D. Prentice and the Greek line about meeting in the afterlife. It quotes Clementha’s imagined reply asserting they shall meet again, linking beauty of love to enduring spirit.

Geo. D. Prentice Nion Kia Clemantha Clementha

City Council approves numerous bills and ordinances

The finance committee examined and accepted payments totaling 8240.60 for a marshal July bill of 42 dollars and various warrants. Reports show August receipts from fines and licenses, and several street, bridge, and cemetery charges. New ordinances regulate fair grounds transport and post closing hours. The meeting notes regional arrivals and the School of Mines opening with around 62 students.

Cryy Tait Rolla Asia Council Lon.t Warmoth Love O'Brien Orchard Collins Weber Malcolm Bunto Allen W. B. Tallman Register TI. M. Devers Massie Br. Tipton W. J. Potrell W. H. Stunt Stook and Ladder Company H.&. Herbert J. J. Smith W.B. Tallman Recorder Perry Collins Cornelius Murphy St. James B.F. Tipton B. F. Tipton Foster & Sextion

Night Police and Town Affairs in Rolla and Missouri Lands

The Rolla citizens elect Hank Devers as Capt in the Fire Company and form a night police with 170 men under subscription. Louis W. Tinle is appointed agent for sale and lease of Missouri agricultural college lands, with official list updates. A Salem report notes a bloodless duel over honor at forty paces and mentions Dr Newman’s fame.

Rolla Room of Hook & Ladder Company Ctizens Hank Devens Basket Agricultural College Louis W. Mic School of Mineg J. W. Southerland Missouri Southerland Orrice St. Louiso Louis W. Tinele Kotla JLW Lotrimanann Col. Lands Tue Randolph Ark Dr Newman Pocahontas Dr. Newman Sauth Missouri Journal Salem Monitor Colt Salem Wawaset Investigation Commission Secretary of ‘the Treasury The Potomac Ferry Company J. R Woods Gravat Wawaset Nsh

Tobacco and potato worm control using cobalt and Jamestown weed

The article describes the tobacco worm harming tobacco potato and tomato plants and notes cobalt preparations to kill the moth. It details using pulverized cobalt with honey in James town weed blossoms to attract and kill the parent moth, aiming to curb the worm population.

Phelps County Fair to Open Tuesday

The Phelps County Fair begins on Tuesday with calls for wide participation. Households are urged to enter culinary exhibits and workers in trades are asked to contribute. A revival and school work progress are reported in Steelville as the courthouse walls near completion.

Phelps County

Disaffection Among Colored Voters Cited In Washington Letter

A Washington letter discusses alleged disaffection among colored voters tied to Republican Party patronage and school integration. It notes Chillicothe Ohio and Baltimore signs while defending merit over color in office appointments and praising mixed schooling efforts as a flashpoint.

Republican Party Chillicothe Ohio Thin City Equal Rights League Baltimore Maryland Uct Wardly Cincinnati Sun Thor Llera

Pension payments and reforms spark mixed public debate

The excerpt reports on pension disbursements of about eight million dollars starting Sept 1 with added biennial re-examinations for most pensioners. It notes the Wawaset investigation's recommended prosecutions and regulatory actions. It ends with commentary on a new Granger party and critiques of tariffs, railroads, and politics.

United States Treasury

Notice to subscribers and customers to settle accounts

All persons indebted to the Express for subscription or job work are requested to call and settle up.

The Express

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