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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1878
Page
3
The week’s column records civic meetings, church notices, marriages, local business ads, and upcoming examinations. It notes a city council gathering, school repairs, a Calvary church project, and a press convention to promote the town. Details include probate court actions, examinations schedule, and plans to advertise the city’s growth.
Delegates selected Saturday night to fill city offices debated nominees for mayor clerk attorney recorder marshal and committee roles. Joseph Weaver thanked the convention for the nomination and pledged service. various candidates and slates outlined, with leadership by Maj Newsom and committee appointments across wards. Lithograph horse featured in local ad, peaches bloom lore noted, and a post office money drawer robbery at Ash Grove referenced.
The Republican ticket for city offices emerges from ward meetings with candidates for Councilmen in four wards and a slate of committeemen. The County convention followed with Dr. J McAdoo as chair, secret sessions debated, and ballots held for Mayor Marshal and other posts amid sharp racial tensions and contested results.
The eight night religio philosophical roosters clash closed with Professor Jamieson and Elder Cunningham in a two proposition exchange. The rules were enforced by a committee, and both sides argued with energy though gentlemanly. The author notes Jamieson's victory on the first issue, while Cunningham’s arguments faced critique. The piece reflects on truth, belief, and the limits of reason across catechism and science.
Obituaries for James Thompson and a former justice of the peace describe their long service and upright lives. Thompson of Taylor Township died of pneumonia, leaving a large family and many friends. The piece notes prior community roles, including lodge affiliations, and mentions a burial at Brick Church.
An advertisement features testimonials praising Dr Frasier's Root Bitters and Cough Syrup with remedies for coughs lung disease and consumption. It touts German Syrup as a world renowned cure tested over years, with free sample distributions and broad Druggist endorsement across the United States. Individual letters from patients describe dramatic recoveries and urge readers to consult local pharmacists for supplies.
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