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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1878
Page
2
The Troy Herald reports on a broad mix of issues and events. Senatorial and legislative actions include a fortification bill funded at 976000 and a senate proposal restricting bond sales. Local color covers court cases, robberies, political campaigns, and social tidbits from New London to Louisville, with notes on weather, education, and community figures.
The annual statement of John JK McDeraringa county clerk and recorder for 1877 shows receipts of $10,400 for the clerk’s office with further entries for localities and salaries. The piece notes the clerk’s balance, compares it to Lincoln county, and defends the clerk's conduct under public scrutiny, praising his restraint and dedication to duty.
A local court notice warns any lawyer who insults the court will be kicked into the street. The stark proclamation appears in the judge's office and underscores strict courtroom conduct.
A Lowell man confesses loss of good character while admitting original vanity and humorously recalls past behavior. A bystander bachelor envies a young lady's fingers at a party, prompting a witty mother reply. Two deacons quarrel over a graveyard plan with a stubborn burial remark. The Missouri treasury counts 100 from a conscience trick in California.
The Senate committees report a bill to pay government debts of Union and Central Pacific railroads. Bonds total 937,656,680 with 6 per cent interest for 80 years, aggregating 50,140,224 in interest making total 77,905,004. Union Pacific bonds amount 927,236,512 with 80 years interest totaling 49,025,721 for 76,262,293. Total indebtedness at 30 years shown as about 153 million before deductions. Plan requires each company to contribute 1,000,000 annually through 1900 into a sinking fund at six per cent to cover interest and part of principal. if accepted after 1900, installments neutralize remaining balance. If rejected, government will collect by law.
In a Buffalo Express excerpt Beecher discusses changing views of future punishment. He rejects eternal torment, suggesting souls may be annihilated or refined through posthumous trial, with some entering another era for reforms. He questions bodily punishment in the afterlife and hints at probation beyond this life.
A man named Fisher took a bay mare from Win. Cutter at Custer and fled toward Lincoln County. Despite searches along the Truxton road and in Warren County, Fisher remains missing, with authorities tracing the horse’s sale to Mrs. Brockhorst in West Culvre Lincoln County. Reports also note a proposed currency plan and legislative amendments of Missouri districts with regional boundaries.
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