Railroad meeting and city council actions in Springfield
A May 1869 report details a Springfield railroad meeting at the Court House with Col. Gilmore as chair and D. C. Kennedy as secretary. Delegates discuss depot location near the Public Square, funding via taxes or contributions, and appoint a six member committee to solicit land or money. Also covered are council votes on Campbell and Olive streets projects, city officer elections, and church dedication notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Col. W. E. Gilmore
D. C. Kennedy
J. P. Ellis
C. B. McAfee
St. Louis
Phelps
Col
Gilmore
Messrs
Kaceland
Shaw
Springfield
A. M. Julian
C. B. Holland
Young
J. J. Dexter
James Abbott
J. H. Murray
Lee
South Pa Railroad Company
W. E. Gunsore
Ch'm. D
Local Brevities From Little Piney
Local notes report A. McGinty settling old firm business in the city. The Boonville street bridge is finished and the street should be leveled to match its height. Woolf & Bro. advertise new stock from the East. Samuel Alexander opens a book and periodical store on Boonville street next to Woolf. The railroad times shift to 1:15 a.m. and stages at 1 a.m. Two drownings near Hannibal include William Appler, brother of J. T. Appler. A professor exhibits three oil paintings at Miller & Spencer, with fruit pieces winning prizes. J. J. Williams reports a growing private school on Walnut street. Miller & Spencer announce wall paper and books at publisher prices. A harsh night incident at Mr Chandler’s home ends with gunfire. Eager readers learn about new mill by Eversoll & Norfleet on Fayetteville road. Mrs M F Johnston opens a dress and cloak shop over Fletcher’s store. A Parker & Smith shipping notice appears. A local wedding celebration and poetic thanks are noted. Health ads promote Hostetters Stomach Bitters. A notice seeks information on Ephesim C. Smith. Dr G M Cox moves to City Hall, and local merchants advertise hats. The Mayor enforces liquor sale restrictions to protect families. The Baptist Ladies plan a strawberry festival to aid church debt. Dr Edelberry announces practice and location on Benton street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Boonville Street
George Woolf
Woolf & Bro
Samuel, Alexander
Platte County
S. Cart
Av. E. Sarrm
Little Piney
Hannibal Courier
William Appler
J. T. Appler
Domixico
Miller & Spencer
Doraiteo
Gilmore
Ladies Association of the Baptist Church
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Weekly Leader
Lord & Co
Barriu
Johnton
Fisher
Holland
Murray
Sheppard
Schmook
Wadail
Mia Honor
Clerk
Campbell Street
Olive Street
Parish
Rountree
A. F. Ingram
B. F. Lawson
Lawson
City Primwer
H. E. Havens
Kennedy
Lord & Co.'s
Harrie & Ohaston
Ae Omnes
Atf
M. E. Crenen
Sovin
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
W. M. Prottsman
W. M. Protteman
Winton
Frazier
Pow & Gent
Lord Co
Onnens Teken
Steel Schmaton
A. ©. McGinty
Fellowsy McGinty & Co
Oo Apanixen Wastap
Nafpisk
Eiw
J.J. Wreliams
Walnut Street
Williams
Traile Palace
Wee
England
America
Gibbon
Rollin
Plutarch
Tacitus
Thueidedes
Mr. Chandler
Mr. C
J. T. Whitlock
Urs
Tobnston's
Aco
Eversoll & Norfleet
Fayetteville Road
Ens
M. F. Johnston
Fletcher's
College Street
Square
ST. Fletcher's
Kinener
Parker & Smith
Amred
Tuveau
Maine
Ngfiell
Missouri
Laudectake
Samuel Odel
de Taubes
Bion
Pathe
London
ST. Louis Street
Ephesim C. Smith
Livonia
Indiana
Ind
G. M. Cox
City Hall
Edelberry
Benton Street
the Jordan
J. R. Mizxen
U. S
Insurance Company of North America
Philadelphia
Mortford Fire Insurance Company
Hartford
Kansas City Freund Marine of
Kansas City
Capital
Jannecticut Matual Life Insurance Company of
Hwcttned
Conn
Organiand
American Life Insurance Company of
Tass Organiae
I. F
C. A. Roberts &Co
Ull Bis
Market House
Joe Morris
South Street
Post Office
Wwwoolfr
O. Smith @ Co
Holland & Son
Temperance
NEW_ BRICK
Roback
O. Smith & Co
Loui
O. Staith & Co
Springfeld, Mo
E., Ke
Aremaaras Holcomb
Holland & Son’s
Aigease
Springfeld
Slo
Woolf & Bro’s
Public Square
Springfield, Mo
Johnson
Katek
O.smith
Springtiel
Hy, Richards, Xipengisu TF
I. H. Richards & CO
Thorp’s
Saint Louis Cloths
Cassimeres
Staley & Cox
Flamete
Helrt
Linseys
South Side Public Square
Pisa
J. A. Glassmann
Peounty
Springfield Iron Works
Thompson
Noye's Grist Mills
Kent Baldwin & Co
Leffel
Judson
Law
Holcomb, Thompson & CO
Water Stret
Bast & Skinner
ENED
Gordy
C. Riedle’s
Riedle
Will. A.knott
Fred. W. Lee
Sash and Door Factory
Alan
Aning
Mr. Rasstee
Dertakin i Ousmaan Lemcompe
Tanpgamely
Tailor Shop
Foy
Atersich
Cation
Walent
Sentnee
Timpeath
Inbermaigher
West
Staley & Coa
Bern
Elaewbere
Mason & Hamtin
KIRBY
Repan
Dai
M’gregor & Murray
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