Weekly Leader Headlines of Postwar Politics and Disasters
A sprawling, era-tinged summary reports political rebuke of Hayes and his appointments, disputes over postmaster positions, and race-related tensions. It notes the Harlem flood, a fatal fire at Glover Sanford & Co., military campaigns against Sioux lodges, and a controversial Ellenton spiraling jury verdict amid Reconstruction politics.
Fredericktown Convention of the Agricultural and Mineral Wealth
Fredericktown in 1877 hosts the Agricultural and Mineral Wealth convention amid praise for the valley, mines near Mine LaMotte, and local hospitality. Officials and editors head the gathering as Springfield selects the 1878 meeting site and new officers are elected. a death in the Squires family shocks delegates.
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Rome
Fredericktown
Robinson
Ray County
Boys In Gray
Owl Club
Eugene Field
St. Louis
Springfield
Peasilent
J. E. Hutton
Mexico
Intelligencr
C. E. Hasbrook
Kansas
Cy Price
Nat John B. Williams
Ulton ‘Telegraph
Wat Bacon
Toonville Advertiser
T B. Cutter
Glenwood Crites
Geauib
Curston
Holy
Hi Turner
Wakanda
Stecard
Kesaypol
Kansas City Journal
Serence
W. J. Knott
Troy Herald
Adii Houieyes
Shot at Country Horse Race Ends With Injury
At the old race track just outside the city southeast, country lads held a five dollar wager last Saturday. A quarrel followed the melee in which Joseph Condo was shot in the right thigh. Hill Owen fired the shot and fled, while all parties reside south of town and are described as good citizens.
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Olst
Joseph Condo
Hill Owen
Charley Manly
Mark
Brick Conde
Charlie Dobbs
Jack
Major Galloway
Sam Odell
Keea
Deadwood
Bist
Smith
Springfield
Squire Booger
Litle
Bob
Devilwood
Aix
Wiggington
Crook City
Greenback lecturer tours Southwestern states amid bondholder clash
The report highlights Mark M. Pomeroy, nicknamed Brick, touring the Southwest on a greenback mission against bondholders, praising Secretary Hasbrook for courtesy, noting a favorable wheat crop, and observing that the city supports three newspapers the Plaindealer, Jeffersonian, and Farmer and Miner, signaling a strong farmer and miner Democratic presence.
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Hasbrook
Mark M. Pomeroy
Brick
Black Hills Letter From Cras G G P S Deadwood 1877
Cras G P S writes from Deadwood and Deadwood Gulch in May 1877 detailing a grueling, costly trip, the vast landscape, widespread mining activity, and high prices for goods and lodging. He describes stamp mills, bank gold dust, gambling dens, and rough living conditions while noting limited prospects for a poor man and urging others to avoid the area.
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United States
Deadwood Gulch
Sam
Jack McElhany
OUR PIONEERS OF SPRINGSETTA DISTRICT 1830S ROOTS
The narrative recounts early settlers around Springfield including Thos Finney and Sam Weaver who built a cabin near the town bridge in 1950, Mel Beal area, and families like Berry Rountrees and Cannofaxs. It lists first postmaster James Campbell, first county officials, and the town’s 1834 1836 surveys and early structures.
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Finney
Sam Weaver
G. N. Shelton
Weaver
Billy Fulbright
Marion Weaver
Bower's Mill
Lawrence County
Delawaretown
Andrew Taylor
Tennessee
Phelps Place
D. D. Berry
Tenurasee
Minor
West Tennassee
Berry
Robi. Brown
St. Genevieve County
Land Office
J.P. Campbell
Joel TI. Haden
Howard County
James H.mcbride
Joe Weaver
J.J
Presley Beal
Livery Atable
Chas
Allen
Old Horse Allen
C. P. Bullock
Pineville
McDonald County
James Campbell
James Dollin
Grondy
Sol H. Owens
Baker
Alexander Younger
J. P. Campbell
D. Terrell
Wilson
Wilson Creek
Mr. Bullock
Ant
Springfield
Jacob Painter
Thos. Hodge
Wallisa
Langatons
Townsends
Ingrams
Howards
Cannefaxs
Sodenhamers
DD. Berry
Freemans
Rountrees
Dan’l Beal
George
Campbell
Stephen Bone
Oil Springs
Samuel
Blackman
Sam
Baptist Church
Littleberry Hendricks
John 8
Waddill
Archer
Callaway County
White River
Pinnis Slanelon
Joseph Miller
Joe Rountree
Jos. Miller
Junius Rountree
Sidney S. Ingram
John Harvey Fulbright
Laclede County
John Fulbright
Capt. Geo. Jones
Mary Francia Campbell
Harvey F. l
Frank Miller
San Diego
California
John D. Shannon
Chesley Cannefax
Lecure
Pabli¢e Square
Mr. C
McElhany
Daniel Miller
Miller Springs
Mr. Campbell
Joseph Burden
Tapio
Greene
National Bank
Nick Smith
Oscar
Greene County Bank
Georgia
Britt
Reno
Mrs. Smith
Bennett Robberson
Dr. T
Fourth of July Devotion and Town Celebration Plans
A local notice recalls the Fourth of July sacredness and names a planning committee for a grand celebration in the court house area. It lists subcommittees for finance printing speakers and arrangements, with meeting details and calls for citizen support through donations and participation. Additional short personal notes report residents visiting, returning from trips, and local social updates.
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United States
Hancock
Adams
Carroll, Lee
Jefferson, &c
Washington
Court House
Wecescary
UF. Fellows
R. J. McElhany
A. J. Fearn
Wm. Naegler
M. Sawyer
D. C. Kennedy
T. Backerow
T. B. Mottand
W. C. Booth
C. E. Dobbs
C. H. Heer
3. P. Tracey
J. W. Lisenber
BR. J. Newsom
W. E. Dickson
H. PD. Brown
Coumbs
C. M. Eversol
Wm. Bighee
Gardner
FL. F. Fellows
G. M. Sawyer
R. L. McElbouy
W. ©. Booth
T. B. Molland
J. P. Tracey
G.M. Sawyer
Rise
C. H. Holland
Chas. Sheppard
A. Wisner
Dec
Mones
B. Aanedsohn McGregor
Smith
H. Heer
Fourth ‘Ward
Wm. Nargier
Jno
Julian
Evans
Walnut Grove
Stoan
Frank Leeper
Franklin
Saar" Mester
M. D. Hestonly
Mullingen
Mr. Obberson
Vane
Wan
Paya Very Wilson
C. Fhwens
MM. H. Mack
W. Bi
Edwards
pErookline
Bugh Bord
Suma Gott
Pond
Bristain
Flades
Y Wesley Garcutt
Springfield Rifles
Train wreck case ends with four men jailed for trial
Four men arrested for wrecking the June 21 train were cleared and committed to Springfield jail. Leroy Oliver testified of plotting with Gibson Greenstreet and Geon to tear the railroad, promising fellow drinkers money. Oliver’s statements, corroborated by other witnesses, tied Gibson to the disaster while other items note local marriages and prisoners’ spiritual acts in jail.
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Hichland
Springfield
Leroy Oliver
Richland
Na Joon
Gibson & Greenstreet
Tral
Greenstreet
Gieon
Eosalene
Ginfon
Oliver
Wilisene
Hime
Gibson
Seem
Potter
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Mary Squires
W. C. Price
Oberlin
Ohio
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Stilson
Clay King
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Lebanon
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N. J. Morrison
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Hot Springs
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C. H. Dunlap
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Joe W. Farrier
Yellville
Caret
Kentucky
W. C. Cox
Join Mitchell
Sour Springs
Texas
John H. Mitchell
R. B. Cowen
Pleasant Hope
R. Fullerton
Pleasant
Greenfield
D. W. Griswold
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Murray Sod Walker
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Lizzy Bell
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Natice Base
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Charles Erent
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