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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1878
Page
4
The Democratic ticket lists Elijah Norton for Supreme Judge, and A. M. Sevier as Railroad Commissioner. Other named posts include Registrar of Lands and public officials Mohoney and Smannon, with the notice dated Wednesday August 7, 1878.
The article lists local ticket candidates including Alexander Mudd for representative and Benjamin W. Wheeler for probate judge, with other county offices named. It discusses factional splits at a primary meeting, party endorsements and debates over who is “proper” for nomination, along with broader national party politics and recent political commentaries.
A fragmented note discusses debt forms and currency issues in the Senate. It references bonds and both forms of debt, highlighting concerns over monetary policy and financial strategy within the session.
The Hon. John Sherman then U S senator from Ohio wrote to Ms. Hayes in late November 1876, describing Louisiana as uncivilized and unchristian in tone and urging Grant’s return. Frank Morey, a former Louisiana Republican member, is cited amid remarks on the political situation and the presidency.
The annual district meeting of the Christian Church of the Ninth district will be held in Troy. It commences on Friday the 16th of the month. A large attendance of ministers and brethren is expected and no arrangements have been made for their accommodation.
Births include a son for Mrs. Higginbotham and twin girls for Mrs. Burnett on consecutive days. other items report visits by Miss Ogden, Miss Joanna Burnett, Miss Barah Whitesides, and illnesses or recoveries of Mrs. W. H. Bartlett and Willie Myers. Local residents referenced include Miss Emma Hinton, Miss Delia Hinton, Mr. Willie Prewitt, and Mr. Jim Bob Paxton. High School honors list Ella Reynolds, Kate Johnson, and Ben Johnson with top averages and conduct marks. A description of the Olney picnic notes lively campaigning and mixed reactions among attendees.
The eclipse on the 29th drew interest as Olney notes shoe maker Henry Rittmann leaving next week. District I O G T convention planned for the 5th and 9th with reps from lodges, visits from Mrs. Miller and Miss Anderson, and Dr. Milligan considering Price’s Branch. Coal fields near Olney show abundance after J McCans sunk a new shaft. Community sermons by a Methodist pastor were deferred due to neighborhood work.
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