Weekly Leader announces poetry and local commerce in May 1378
Fickexate publishes a poem about King Gambrinus as a wide clutter of notices and ads appear. Farmers, merchants, and schools figure in a page filled with prices for groceries, dry goods, and farm equipment, alongside notices on butter quality and local auctions. Names like Sugrraun & Co and Sheppard & Co. appear amid listings of streets, reapers, and promised lower prices.
City Council Minutes Show City Clerk Election and Finances
Monday night meetings recorded amendments to last minutes naming Mr. Wilson as city clerk. Bills for bell tower and tax collection approved while street work and sidewalk projects were discussed. City Engineer candidacy and police appointments were debated. executive session confirmed several appointees. Also included are editorials on Radical politics and a brief crime note about Limber Jim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On
Wilson
Morhiarr
Fellows
Mless
Ol Council
Sheppard
Heer
Benton Avenue
Dunvy College
Merch
Patterson
Bui
Banke
Bell Tower
Special Police
Marshal Patterson
Marshal Patterson, Commission On Tax Collection
Kimbrough Street
Campbell Street
Barnes
Market House
Thirdland Fourth
Ingram
Speac
R. L. Innes
Wen
Roberts
RL. Innes
James Long
Mike Hayes
wit—Innes
Long
Hays
Howe
Marshal Roberts
Jo Wit
J. L. French
Pst Hayes
Bo Coutherd
Wilson Wea
Republican convention in Greene county selects delegates
The Greene county Republican Executive Committee convened at the courthouse to nominate delegates for the State Convention in Jefferson City on May. Col. Boyd’s supporters and several local figures attended as crowds gathered and a vote system chose eight names with one withdrawn to aid the overlooked colored element. Naegler declines after chairing the German Club proxy vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Executive Committee
Greene County
Boyd
Court House
Jefferson City
Mth
Jimmy
Long
Charles H. Evans
Haying
J. Well
FL Mack
Ob Tracy
H. E. Howell
Campbell
J. J. Campbell
Clay
S. W. Hendley
Col. Boy
H. F. Havens
J. P. Tracy
Wm. Naegier
J. R. Kelley
W. Headley
H. Julian
A. J. Potter
B. J. Langston
Havens
Capt. Hubbard
R. J. McElhany
J. Naegier
Howell
O. H. Barr
Datshrmen
Hubbard
Naegler
Col. Boyd
James G
Atue
Naeger
Club of Independent Americans
R.J. McElbney
Court actions and society notes from Greene County
Circuit Court disposed of criminal cases including Rigge and Williams bonds, Riggs plea guilty on liquor charge, Freeman acquitted. Civil docket saw divorces and accounts. Greeley embezzlement case. probate judges amended settlements and ordered distributions including cash sums and stock. Masonic Society meeting in session with medical program and officers elected. Neosho chosen for next meeting in November. Judge Walker seizes a vagrant in Campbell street. cemetery stock fully sold. Wheeler & Wilson agent advertises. $10,000 life insurance payout to widow of James Hardin reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
State
W. S. Rigge
Joe
Long and Vandiner Securities
Riggs
George Freeman
St. Louis Type Foundry
Wm. J. Teed & Co
Wm. Ramsey
M. Ramsay
Lucinda Sibert
H. A
J. G. Allmoth
T. A. Flanner
A. B. Charles
Mary V. Anmoth
J.T. Morton
Nora C
Joseph E
Paul W. Aamoth
Greene County National Bank
J. T. Morton
Greene
Missouri
Seidl
John A. Moore
Jourthan P. Moore
John Putnam
D. C. Smith
O. B. Smith
Thos. C. Robertson
Mary
Masonic Hall
Thomas A. Flanner
van Hoose
L. J. Matthews
Tofft
Matthews
Springfield
T. A. Planner
J. E. Tefit
Z. van Hoose
J.T. Means
F.E. Ross
B. A. Barrett
C. C. Clements
E. T. Robberson
Peirce City
Mount Vernon
Harker
A. Maas
Lewis Wills
Hansard
Clements
Roberson
Neosho
Railroad Inspection Trip Delights Springfield Officials
A special train arrived at the depot Tuesday afternoon with Col. David I. Armstrong and other railroad leaders aboard. Governors, mayors, and judges joined the journey to Peirce City Granby Neosho and Wilt… The party returned to St. Louis after a day of inspections. Local coverage notes Rogers and Mellhaney eased tensions along the line and reports a positive reception from residents. James Rutter of Forsyth was found dead by hanging in his store, with speculation about the motive. Democratic ward meetings are scheduled for Saturday night in several locations. Various local residents and officials are noted in attendance. A disturbance at the opera house caused a brief panic but was contained. Marshal Langston was reportedly shot in an Ozark county incident at the Duck Distillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David I. Armstrong
C. W. Rogers
A. L. Dean
John S. Marmaduke
Mortimer Mellhaney
John Walker
D. H. Nichols
Mr. Bell
Sam Lyman
Frank Fype
Lueiled
Yarmouth
Rolla
Dr. Storts
Judge Markinson
Lebanon
North Springfield
Gov. Phelps
Henry C. Young
M. J. Hubble
D. C. Kennedy
Lucy Acock
Miss Carter
Peirce City
Capt. Perkins
Squire
Zee
Beckwith
George Purdy
J. W. Peterson
Raumbanr
H.W. Worth
Granby
H. J. Curtice
Neosho
Cravens
Col. Armstrong
St.Louis
Rogers
Ger
Marinaduke
Col
MeIlhany
Mr. Wal
James Rutter
Forsyth
Rotter
Poyoyth
Weaver, Rutter & Moore and Wagan
Lusher
Joseph J. Weaver
D.C. Kennepy
Deer U
Om Mutual
Iam
Jareett
Wi — Watson
Court House
Alfie City
Valind
T.R. Johns
R. L. McElhany
James Hayes
Job Newton
Jos Newtox
D.C. Bexxepy
Wear
Lawrence County
J.N. Milley
New York
Philadelphia
Fair Ladies
Springfield
Patton
Christian County
Marshal Langston
Ozark County
Langston
Love
The Markets and Public Notices of 1870
A dense, misspelled markets page notes corn and grain prospects, cotton prices, and assorted goods while advertising Garex Acoust and a 1870 travel ticket deal. The section also mentions Atlantic and Pacific Railroad fares to New York and updates on the Centennial Exhibition related travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Symaseriaip
Comte
Aiki
New York
Gina
Amusements review praises Peak Family troupe performance
A traveling troupe led by Mr. Selden Irwin and Mrs. Trewin attracts praise for acting and staging in Rip Van Winkle The Lady of Lyons and Marble Heart. Bells and advance advertising boost audiences while fuel limits hinder emotion. The company plans Carthage and Joplin engagements. Mrs Harris sells a college street corner lot for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peak
Thie Senon
Meury Dale
Selden
Rwin
Harry Rainforth
Tillie Shields
Grace Heslop
Messrs
Towceud
St. Clair
Rip van Winkle
Lady of Lyons
Trewin
Irwin
Marco
Pauline
Rainforth
Carthage
Joplin
Terson
James FL Harris
Au College
Chas
Heer
Weaver Wood 4 Co opens stock sale and notices
This long established retailer announces new cash stock in a low market. The store offers staples and fancy dry goods groceries boots shoes and more. Located at the northwest corner of the public square the firm invites public inspection and purchase of best Reaper or Mower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver, Wood 4 Co
Patroys, Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weekly Leader
Local N News
Tuvrsday
Fickexate
Gambrinus
Peitomudes
Sugrraun & Co
Doleg
Volcer & Paxenn
Aninlzgy Toca
Tae Lumber
Matt
Sheppard & O'S
Boots
S. Cs Fanster & Garpyer
James Jetendl
Opera
Pairhauke' Hall
Drury College
Paris
Springfield Iron Works
Wastce & Ten
Sih
Crosshwaite
Stdre
Lovis Breriwac
Go Sud Cco A. RB
Fearn
Bandessam
Consars
Enuta
Surrraup & Cole
Hell
Sheppard & Co
Calico Suppend
Mary Turua
Srother
A. V Gueringer
South Street
Leetin
Parker & Gardner's
Orthor
J. G. Gardeners
Serate
Reyeuren
Grant Streat
Presisus
Mill Street
Wegon
Greece
John E. Phelps
Bearriven
Farrier & Gardner's
Gosea
John Wabl & CO
Louis
John Wahl & Co
City Council
Grant Street
Centennial Radical Club
Lamber Jim
Jamce Coombs
Limber Jim
Roberta
Astor“Limber Jim
Jim
New York Mercury
R Ae
Republican
Tracy
of & B
B. Club
Committee of Permanent Organization
Cols
Wade
Republica Party
James A
W. H. Wee
Col. Tracy
J. R. Milner
B.j.mcelhany
Blaive
J. Woisenby
John Kelly
Tirty
Perkins’ Livery
George Jones
Boonville Street
Plumb
New Town
Mr. Jones
J.groves
Cravens House
Piumb
Dr. Means
Taxx
College Street
Southwesi
Judge Walker
Squire Beiderlinden
Pme
Sew Cemetery
New Cemetery Association
Maj.Cravens
Col. Crenshaw
McGregor
Air Association
H. D. Brown
Wheeler & Wilson
H. W. Wert
American Life Association of Philadelphia
James £. Hardin
D. IT. Armstrong
A&p Railroad
Jd, Weaver
Lacare
Opers
Geen
Ene
Aie
Pops
Jou Nave
W. A. Hall
Garex
Contenaial Timmkets-Goodsiztt Dais
Atlante
Wits
Tee
Twente
Atlantic and Pacthe
Wishart
Geo
Gaia
Gielue
Stump
Niegora
Budslo
Rtoncuitis
Aity Ares
Tore KA
Williameburgh
Theatversiser
Ice Sing
John Bogen
Gear St
Yrustinwaite
Seer Sud Ale
Srussarieid
Varo
Walsut Grove
Spain
Doc Rennedy
Glasgow
Aye ’Atterson
Joanie
Conestoga
Great Western
Pena Mills
W. A. Mnott
Reswam
Magnetia
Fae Bea A. Hall Duquesne
Chesterdock
Monitor
Jarreu
Baymaker
Grove
Nary
Ores Taiesy
She
Gutce-Son
Rigen
Springfeld
Hambolt
Archie Doeskin
Deer Island
Tyeile
Laneaville
Wood River
Widelceale
Brugss
Crrry Hall
Springfield, MO
John Deere
Moline Plow
Meade
Bern
Hess
Wrincke & Laray
Dayton
Hardware
Iron
Cetlery
Baint Louis Street
Waldo ¢. Booth
Dealla
Tron, Steel, &c
EELS
Wimbaw
Saifa Byles
Besta
Oriental
Hilus Pat
Rifting
O.crase
Aie Votary
Crane & Teed
Insurance & Real Estate
Apelepield Mer
Green County
Moses Pemieisa
Pepin
Bos
Haters
Gilger
Chooig Telge Mohd
Seebepaay
Los Dean Lutier Petrie Resister Petteitat Mat
L. W.hubbell& CO
B. W
Hubbell & CO
East Sude Public Square
A. Demuth
Prain Te
Okers
Ali
Catlin
Cor WeAewen
South St
Xelden Irwin
Megqregor
Rerres
Kemalumg
Aadsia Springheld
Uae
Cabrel Jone Cafe N
Coan Wiony
Shere Adite Souter Deren Badlvsinn
Ross Jastion
Mies
Kimhorim
Rana Laie
Stevens
P. M. Erie
Sore Linge
Geo Riney
Rte
Stephea
Jane
Lara Foe
Esama
Loanig
Etward
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