The Republican celebrates an eleven year record and growth
The Republican marks its eleventh year with a retrospective of its rise since 1865 under O Bryant and partners. It notes initial doubts about viability, gradual patronage growth, leadership changes, and a steady commitment to Unionville, Putnam County interests, and Republican principles. The editors promise renewed zeal to advance religion, morality, and education while expanding circulation and advertising support.
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Trobe
Bryagat
Patnam
Amc
Bryant
Howard Lake
Mises
Balled Bryant
Sea
Brown
Kewaneé
Republican
Paor
Unionville
Potnam
Ansko
Putnam County
Patha County
Milan Visitor Praises Johnson House and Local Prosperity
The writer reviews a trip to Milan and Caionville, praising J G Hart’s new drug store, Williams & Roth’s hardware, and a thriving Caionville with a growing population and new buildings. The piece extols energy, hospitality, and the Johnson House hotel as first class, recommending travelers stay there while noting rail improvements boost town prospects.
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Svol
Republican
Bro-Webb
Repubscen
J. G. Hart
Missouri
Roth
Williams & Roth
Caionville
W R. R
Unionville
Higuse
Gaddle & Harness
Methost
Bdot
Milan
Alonville
Johnson House
C Johnson
Bajonville
Milan Standard Editor Visits Unionville in Quiet Stopover
J Kerby editor of the Milan Standard spoke of his Unionville stop near 1 PM at the Johnson House. He described the city as a one horse town but noted a cordial reception and a tour arranged for him by locals.
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Kerby
Milan Standard
Unionville
Johnson’ House
Geld Discoveries in Misgqurt and Putnam County
Mr. D. Forney reports excited activity over new gold discoveries in Macon twelve miles from Gallao and Putnam county. An old California miner washed gold in a tin pan and found several hundred dollars in nuggets and dust. A Putnam County farmer has yielded good specimens, with quartz appearing rich. Two men washed two days and earned nine dollars. Authorities are uncertain if pay quantity exists. California sluices and rockers are being built to process ore.
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Forney
Bseco
Towa
Macon
Putnam County
Lallao
California
Forne
New Swindling Dodge Preys on Wayne County Farmers
The Princeton Advance warns of a new swindle in Wayne and nearby counties. Pairs travel with fake maps to learn stray animals descriptions then claim ownership to pressure farmers. They offer low prices to buy the animals, then mortgage crops to fund further scams.
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Wayne County
Laws
Counnties
Razcals
Princeton
Dastardly Murder Shocks Quiet Trenton Town
A young man named Geo Mitchell shoots Mary Jane Sayers known as Molly Fitz Gerald near the Princeton road, then returns to town and is arrested. The victim, wife of James Sayers, dies from a throat wound. the scene contrasts a dancing ball nearby and a guarded courtroom.
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Mary Jane Sayers
Molly Fitzgerald
Geo. Mitchell
Mitchell
Princeton Road
Himna
H. K. Atkinson
James Sayers
John Evans
Trenton
Tragic Accidental Hanging by Partygoers in Bowling Green
A group of colored attendees at a Bowling Green social night tied a string around a crawling baby’s neck, intending harmless play. The infant died, and the mother later learned the child was strangled, leading to tears and remorse from a man who said he misjudged the knot. The incident reads as a tragic accident.
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Bowling Green
Tome
Circular Notice of Railway Receiver in Iowa and Missouri
Circular announces Exrsan Smita as Receiver of the Burlington and Southwestern Railway. It places the railway property under court custody in Iowa and Missouri and orders agents to continue in roles and report actions to the receiver. It cautions against interference and enforces accountability under existing bonds.
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United Stite Circuit World
Iowa
Missouri
Burlingtom and Southwestern Railway
Ows
Exrsan Smita
North Missouri State Normal School Progress Report
A reader's note from Kirksville praises the North Missouri State Normal School eight years after opening. It highlights a strong faculty led by Professor J. Baldwin as president, with departments in language and literature, mathematics, natural science, and elocution. The article notes 350 students enrolled, space for more, and next term starting November 15. Boarding and self-boarding options are described as affordable for prospective students.
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Deak bin
North Missouri State Normal School
W. P. Nanson
Potter
C. A. Datcher
J. A. Barnard
J. W. Jones
Real Estate Transfers Week Ended Oct Twenty Third
Real estate transfers recorded: Samuel Brown to John Young for 675 dollars and other deeds include Wm Smith Jr to Joseph Brice for portions in section 33 and 28, Dr J G Hart to Cor A Elson for Lots in Daloavale and Unionville, John I Thomas to Wm Watson for sections 7 and 65, Jon Brice to J F Frankey for 200 acres, Wm Fiam to Alexander Graham for 66 acres, NG Station to Mekander Graham for 1 acre.
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Samuel Brown
John Young
Ehfee
Wm Smith, Jr
Jozeph Brice
Wwe
J G Hart
Cor A Elson
Daloavalie
Peeoe
Elson
Unionville
John I. Thomas
Wm Watson
Jon Brice
J F Frankey
Alexander Graham
Mekander Graham
Death by Own Action in Grundy County
A Grundy County farmer William Pall aged about 36 living seven miles northwest of Lindley shot himself through the head Friday. The gun lay across his breast and the top of his head was almost off. A love affair disappointment is suspected. Pall came from Canada about ten years ago and was well regarded by neighbors.
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Lindley
Grundy County
William Pall
Hall
Canada
Riddle from Cumberland City About What Is In Heaven
A cryptic verse from Cumberland City lists items found in heaven but not in God and traces a pattern through biblical figures and objects. The riddle contrasts presence in heaven with absence in earthly or sinful contexts, ending with a claim that it exists in heaven but not on earth.
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Heaven
God
Eden
Paradise
Adam
Vain
Enoch
Methusalah
Noah
Japheth
Javan
Ham
Canaan
Cash
Nimrod
Aaron
Eleazar
Joseph
Menaisah
Israel
Tabernacle
Jaraelites
Promised Land
Egypt
Heasiby
Earth
Attempted Burglary at Lean Station Stirs Local Alarm
Last Sunday night burglars tried to force entry at Bum mers & Duncan in Lean Station. Clerk Hewitt and a night worker awoke to a window alert and fired warn shots as the intruders fled up the railroad embankment. No suspects named, but local tramps are said to frequent the brush area and residents are urged to stay alert and secure doors.
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Bummers & Duncan
Lean Station
Hewitt
Dr. Stansberry
Atoire
Gieawood
Fever Season Shortages Prompt Panic in North Carolina
Reports from Raleigh and Iredell County describe fever sufferers facing scarce medicines and inflated prices as pharmacists rushed to supply cures. Vendors sold doses at high cost while locals sought any relief, highlighting drug shortages during a fever outbreak.
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Tuo Singh
Ayer
Howell
Iredell County
Raleigh
NM. C
Ohio Republicans Clean Sweep Boostes Governor’s Claim
A Republican governor cites a broad party victory with a strong Republican House and Senate showing and major office gains. The message links state triumph to possible gains in New York and Pennsylvania, urging full votes in those states to fulfill aims.
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House
Senate
New York
Pensylvania
Republic
Speer's Standard Wine Bitters Endorsed by Chemists and Doctors
The article notes that Speer's Standard Wine Bitters is guaranteed pure by chemists and medical practitioners. It states the tonic is wine-based and bittered only with herbs and roots including Peruvian bark, chamomile, and wild cherry bark. Drugstores sell the bitters.
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Speer
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