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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1878
Page
3
A jumbled weekly page reports local business notices, political jabs, and social events. Merchants announce cheap prices and steady service at various stores on College Street opposite the Metropolitan Hotel. a public library supper fundraiser draws city residents for support.
A weekly reminiscence travels the valley of Wilson Creek recalling Greene county families and a long-ago Canine residence. It notes Mrs Perkins born in Richmond and a Cannetax lineage, plus Sidney Ingram and Chesley Carmetax. An Opera Hall performance of Laila the fairy queen and mountain children earns praise with Miss Clara Fellows and Miss Lizzie McAfee leading. Music by Conservatory Orchestra under Prof. A. B. Brown.
The Walnut Grove column laments alcohol fears after local figures discuss politics and travel plans. It reports visits by Win. Lemmon, potential Republican candidacies for A C Sloan and W Danby, upcoming wheat prospects, and two obituaries from Feb 23 including Mrs Rouk and Mrs Dorsey detailing their bereavements and religious commitments.
The piece notes the Murphy temperance push transforming Ward County life, doubts its lasting effect, and discusses a ferocious panther sighting near the slaughterhouse. It covers council debates on liquor licenses, salaries, and enforcement while listing unclaimed post letters and local incidents.
In Brookline an elderly resident faces a drawn out dispute over fence damage and a disputed dog character as jurors falter. The piece notes local social life, church gatherings, a young ladies’ ball, and a wagon accident involving John T Williams with hopes for recovery.
W H Pipkin of Fair Grove moves to town for spring goods with D M Woodbury of Henshey Woodbury. Rev C H Dunlap disabled from pastoral duties for two Sabbaths. M M Ritchey attended the National Convention at Toledo and shared proceedings. John Evans of Cass Township ill since his wife’s death. J R Ferguson planning to move back to the city after rural life. Addie Gill visits, returns home. Geo Colin leaves for East to stock Star Clothing and report to customers via The Leaver. Benj A Massey returns from a state tour, inspired by Verdi and Mignon references. A W H Julian travels to southwest counties. insurance covers building and goods. Zach T Hedges, former Leaner protege, now Lincoln Globe editor, visits old home. Prof J T Wigel of Bolivar to St Louis for Laclede & Ft Scott Narrow Gauge. railroad prospects bright. work may start in 30 days. Prof J C Clark of St Louis, candidate for State Superintendent. praised as Democrat. corrected Patriot on independent claim.
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