City Election Full Returns Reflect Narrow Races and Divided City
Readable excerpts indicate yesterday's city election opened with tight margins and a split outcome. Reports describe votes for mayor and several aldermen, noting strong lines along party and race, with observers forecasting continued contest and political maneuvering as results emerge.
Lebanon’s Sensation Letter Sparks Church Inquiry
A Jan 29 1876 meeting of church elders investigates a sensational letter from Florence Palmer to a man named Wells. Witnesses describe alleged intimate conduct, a defense by the Palmer family, and witness accounts of suspicion, with Lampton and Wells figures central to the unfolding case amid community scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heller
Florener Palmer
F. Lawrrox
Thomas J. Starke
Sane Pople
Meret
Telore
William Ewing
Henry Woudeer
Vere Barnett
Db Heory Cooper
Tondaye
Democrat
David Steele
Jame T. Ganwae
Lebanon
Wied
Anne Teounty
North St
Wells
Oterville
Peren
Pomeeashon
Benjamin Welle
Echo Tone
Aida
Florence Palm
Fatefax
Florencn Palmer
Apa
Palmer
Ted
Emmons Lampos
Rene Cae
Mr. Boumons Lampton
Bee Wells
Florence Palmer
Lampan
Emons
Lampton
Lempten
Mie Palmer
Scampron
Hume
Welle
Amy
Lampen
Meath
Peesbyteden
Lempton
Witneseee
Florence
Benj Wells
Ber
Bia
Mondray
Welo
Julia Wear
Erma Harnett
Boorence
Palor
Jans
Mra Riteton
Anthor
Pater
Tei
Dogiter
Wan
Hooper
Mice
Geulleman
County Offices Report Mixed Crime and Local News
A Democrat reporter notes items from county offices including criminal court records and several listed defendants. The Recorder’s Office reports March real estate activity rising while taxes improve. the Collector notes delinquent taxes shrinking. A local preacher comments on hair remedy, and clothing shop opens. A horse show awards blue ribbons for Denmark and Louis Napoleon among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ctpcult
James Wood
Emilaw
Foote
Jamee G. Bridger
Wilkerson
Thomas Davis
William Burkheimer
Henry Clark
Wr. Burkheimer
AG Hood
Lal Wyatt
Fort Trire
Reeng
Yaaner
Wao
Brockschmid
Lyle Gettfart
Mile Post
Guide Post
Recorder
Tate Tratsters
Lexington Branes Railroad
Plas
Bas
Crawford
Rich
Grass
James
Holland
Flat Creek
Smith Hutchinson
Hutchinson
John Turley
Tureey
L Court
Peomaatt
Jude Townstey
Sedalia
Sedelin
Ahan
Williams case linked to fort Scott doctor death mystery
A contested tale from Missouri recounts a doctor Williams found dead in Fort Scott and a carpenter Wheeler who may tie to the same man. Citizens recall a wandering doctor known for healing and a young widow, with indictments and court actions noted for Bradbury and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Toom
Good Williams
Fort Scott
Williams
Gaztie
Aliair Wees
F Wheeler
Chas
Brabhury
Bradbury
Gentey
Inez Saline
Henry Clark
James Greensway
Russell
Coed
South Side
C Vas
Peter Cairns
James Brown
Missouri
J. W. Hughes
P. E
St. Louis- Wesley Chapel
R. Smith
St. Louis
DeSoto
Farmington and
Ironton
B. Steele
Rolla
Lebanon
R. Raab
Springfield
Small
Deesho
Mi Vernon
Ruben Smith
Lexing'on
LM. Hagood
Ara Ieck WE Ice
Browneville
J.D. Evane
California
Tipton
J. W. Payne
Comrador
Bettie
Deceula Sentinelle
Pettis County Grange
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Beacher
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Mos
Oiece
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Muttreiy
Bat
le Seether
Bae
Fener
Pailivets
Van-1erger
Yemen
Are
Cooper County Liason
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Rocher
Mship Ticket
Bape Henry Sue
Wie
Hermon
Parmyrien
Faneere Wendin
Diliets
Layaenins
Mer
Yancey
Tive
Fem
Shemel
Lotisere
Leonard Davie
Heaving Feem
Ty Medalin
Ems
Jon Davin
Ter Tye Paar
Clinton
Henry Houry
Darts
TSS
Lexhoeter
Ned Epdomedt
Ileson
Win He Davis
Utu
Leagington
Pwwr
Peter
Tate
Mixeurl
Geepen
Auler
Eoce Paluer
Said
Florence Pal
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Orf
Rene
Michine A Ae
Pern M Seiey
Board of Cures
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Kluent
Amphr
Neaefer
Peach
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Satan Dew Onat
Jay
Bioht
Rawson
D. A Williams
Maane
Dias Tery
Peter Wett
Green
Yreterday Mets
Weston
Mehr Te Roby
Cref
Lexington
Haseot
Raper
Basmet
Sedulin
Doesden
Olle Street
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Biarlle
Raetley
Rerpio Jeyxisas
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Botley Couba
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MG Borner
Nerary
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D. Hitle House
New York City
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W. A. Stephens
J. K. Tuttle
Hollen
Chris Hangettferman
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Turner
Fayette
Howard County
Puyette
Durance
Rocheport
Lumer
Port Lyon
Benten
Hoss
Warehall
Jahn
L. B. Kay
Chillicothe
Sedelia
Kay
Mestre
Wolf
Leon
Ander Saith
Ernteel
Denmark
John M. Hauscock
Louis Napoleon
Te Price
Jock
Satietweaoon
Lamente
Moses
Clarles
Oll
Ada
Joe Selsor
Dakin & Dixon
Ft. Scott
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Intell
New York
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St Lowy
Luil
Lee Om
Lou
A. van Anda
P. E. Union and City Mission
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Central
J. W. Bush Bent St. James Fry
Tter Dental Christian Advocate
E. E. Edwards
MclCendree Collee
Central Quarterly Conference
WK. Marshill
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Clarksurg
Go V. Touts
Danksburg
Aulville
Jones
Greenridge
Nelson
Point
Mt. Pleasant
HL Parker
Warrensburg
H.R. Miller
Warsaw
Avebert Winder
Kansas
Walker
Grand Ave
AOC
Kansas City
Liberty 50
Chicago
St Tows
Meduiman
Fearon
Thean
Tawey
Baltimore
Iaitimore
Sommes
Carrie Foe
Petive
Rene Elgoer
J. F. Carrington Mecklin
L. R. Carpenter
Lee
Belton
W. G. van Pecant
Allwight Hoaten
Tarde
Harrismville
A. P. Satlaway
Batler
Ausin
W. Stebrews
Bea Fibrant
Wooley
Nevada
BR. Rersw
Appleton City
A. Anderson
Ooweoa
FL Smith
Humanaville
J. W. Haymes
Lobeck
H.abrelfall
Lamar
Montevallo
A. A. Keran
Pleasant Valley
J. W. McCamey
J. Botley
E. Springfield
Avilla
E . Hopkin
Houston
J W Leres
Inie
Perrysille
Morris
Phartin
Rick Patern
Salem
Rom
Morgen
Steeleville
Woo Short Sulliven
M. Stickney
Lanny
Coeden
York
Ahi
Solilia Warket
Srpena. Mo
Nhall
Reiler Main
Sedalia Ae
Gracy Poe
Rlavk
Bonn
Eno Rurer
Menger
Aes Weiner
James M. Clute
Southern Jeans
Mississippi
North
T. B. Anderson
Sprixcriep, Wacram, Hwarn
and Elgin
Seth Thomas
Waterbury
Welsh
Ithaca
Rod
Callie
Main Street
Peitia Cronry
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