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Newspaper

Rolla Express

Location

Rolla, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1873

Page

2

Lost Bracelet at St James Fair and Local Notes from Rolla

Lost at St James Fair a gold bracelet offers a liberal reward if left at J R Bowmar’s residence 8 James Mo. The Germania Stall gathering was pleasant. John Robinson’s Circus show bill blew down during the storm. Local notices mention new bed comforts, visits from Arlington and De Soto residents, and a European trip by J H Gtesling Texas County clerk. Rolla engineering students plan a field survey with a transit post for latitude longitude and triangulation, outlining base line methods and geologic notes.

St. James Faira J. R. Bowmar James, Mo Schoo of Mines Emerson Arso Rolla Bache Hig

Red Store Sale and St James Fair Report

100 dozen White Handkerchiefs offered at 70 cents per dozen at the Red Store. Jay Cooke & Co suspended Pacific block while Jay Schrader denies suspension amid a recent market claim. The St James Fair featured strong vegetable and fruit displays and a well filled ladies department with notable handiwork. The exhibition building was well arranged with a cone of flowers and Pampas Grass display as the centerpiece. The fair will wind up today.

St. James Lidio

Visitors From Rolla Increase At St James Fair

The Rolla contingent was small on Thursday but grew noticeably on Friday at the St James Fair as more visitors joined locals for the event.

Rolla St. James Fair

Rolla Herald mocks editorials amid local notices and ads

A roll of mixed items from Rolla includes satirical jab at the local newspaper's language, local ads for dry goods and billiard tables, farm and building listings, a Mexican War veterans meeting in Rolla, a curious tale about a cat tail amputation, and a coin of testimonials about a scalp disease treated at Chalybeate Springs.

Dollar Store Sock and Slipper Deals

Readable items show men's cotton socks sizes 5 to 10 priced at 1.00 and carpet slippers at 0.75. Store appears to offer bargain pricing likely in a local advertisement. No additional context or time frame given.

Dollar

Mud and Slush Mark Travel Plans Amid St James Fair

The brief notes muddy conditions hinder travel while many stay home, a fine rain disrupts plans for the St James Fair, and a Red Store advertises a Salmoral Skirt for 75 cents.

Election of Officers for the Militia Company at Rulla

In Rulla Missouri on September 22 1873 desirous men formed a military company. Theodore Wagner presided and R A Love was elected chairman with W J Powell as secretary. Officers elected by acclamation Captain D C Bland First Lieutenant J W Stephenson Second Lieutenant Theodore Wagner. Committee on constitution uniforms read names. Meeting adjourned subject to Captain's call.

Rulla Theodore Wagner R. A. Love W. J. Powell Adjutant General Dair Mr. Lang D. C. Bland J. W. Stephenson

Ore Speculation Suit Seeks Equity Ruling

Hannah Zugg and Frederick Zugg of Weekuk Iowa sue Catharine H Bowen and William James in the United States Circuit Court alleging discovery of iron ore worth about 40000 by Bowen and his ally, a Keokuk purchaser bid eight hundred dollars for Wayne county land and a bond for sixteen hundred dollars was signed to convey a warranty deed. The suit seeks nullification of the bond and full equitable relief.

Hannah Zugg Frederick Zugg Weekuk Iowa United States Circuit Court Catharine H. Bowen Wm. James Wayne County Iutler Pheps County Wayine George C. Bowen Catharine Ni, Bowen Eame Keokuk Saunah Zugg Court of Equity

TNE TIOMIE GRANGE Monthly Description and Terms

TNE TIOMIE GRANGE is a monthly twenty four page publication offering Miscellany from English periodicals The Topics of the Times with views of leading writers The Family focusing on Womens Work social contribution and home life Subscriptions are 150 per year in advance with special club terms Send communications to Home Grange No 4 South Fifth Street St Louis MO.

TNE Tiomie Grange Times

Why Aunt Sallie Never Married

Aunt Sallie recalls a youthful engagement to a minister in Utica New York. An accidental fall through a parlor door and a broken suspenders ruin their romance, after which he reportedly left, pursued other paths, and never married.

The Providence Journal Streat Holla

A Patchwork Notice Board From Notable Local Snippets

A jumble of items notes a subscription payment nudge an odd ethical quip a boastful pig market claim a divorce suit alleging false appearances a Georgia man kissing a wife then drowning a Denton baseball score of 20 to 13 and a night express schedule between St Louis Pierce City and Rolla with a sale on footwear priced around one dollar each.

Blackwood Iona Lews Joseph Henderson Indiana John Lill Georgia Jill Hill Denton Ind Louis Piere City St Louis Rolla Pierce City

The Persecution of Ijon's A Curious Tale Recalled

A fragmented tale recounts Jos Jones allegedly pursued by a sewing machine salesman, a diving bell voyage, explosive mishaps, a balloon rescue, and a failed patent scheme. The spoof narrative weaves devices, certificates, and faux quotes into a satirical chronicle of invention hype and public distrust.

Dissolution of Meat Market Partnership in Rolla Missouri

Notice states the meat market and butcher business partnership has been dissolved by mutual consent in Rolla Missouri on August 30 1873. The accounts due the firm have been divided and each party holds a listed authority to collect debts. Signatures include J G Aurenrson and Warr.

Rolla J. G. Aurenrson Warr Moute Firm Santee. & Wagner Theodore Wagner

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