Osceola Sun
Osceola, MO
20 May 1880

Ohio Jottings.
Arlondo Parsons will preach at the Ohio next Sunday.

Dan. Gillson has sheared his fine sheep. They averaged 15 lbs. each.

The Central S.S. had an attendance of 118 last Sunday. The citizens will meet at the school house on the 29th and erect an arbor in front of the door. All invited to come and assist.

The social given W.L. Crutchfield by Mr. and Mrs. D. Gillson on last Wednesday evening was highly enjoyed by some 40 young ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Crutchfield will leave for Warrensburg next Monday.

Butler Township Items.
Mr. J.G. Bayhan informs us that he has for sale several fine Canada Cotswold lambs.

Of the many beautiful wheat crops in Butler township none excel that of Ahart Meyer.

An effort is being made by the Baptist Church to organize a Sunday school at the Lyon School House.

We hear the question frequently asked why it was possible for our county court to compromise our bonds at 55 cents, having heretofore refused to compromise at 35 cents. Will some one rise and explain.

The dough-faced scandal that loomed up in the Cripe neighborhood sometime since did not reach the exact point its supposed originators expected, and will probably teach neighborhood prattlers a little sense.

The hanging of the three criminals, Parks, Pierce and Smith, who were lodged in our county jail, seems to be the general topic of the day. Many of our best citizens doubt the propriety of such action, believing it to be rather a discredit to the citizens of our county and a burlesque on officers, judge and jurors.

Appleton City News.
From 1 to 55 cents is a pretty good jump for a reform county court.

Jimmy Elliott was in town last Saturday and Sunday giving us something to laugh at.

The passenger trains have changed in the evening. Both trains are due here at 7:45.

Col. Vincent Marmaduke is in town in the interest of his brother, who wants to be Governor.

Our enterprising corn merchant, W. Hausholder, left for his home in Kansas City last Sunday morning.

Judge Parkinson took passage from here to butler last Saturday, where he was to act as umpire in the Greenwade case.

A.C. Lemon, of Bolivar, passed through here Saturday, en route north. We understand that he is a candidate for State Auditor.

The Greenback speaking here last week was an entire fizzle. Another year of good times will knock the stuffing out of all such organizations.

I think the Democracy of St. Clair would do a good day’s work in its convention to instruct its delegates for John Walker for State Auditor. Ignoring farmers’ claims to a place on the State ticket has been a fruitful source of disintegration in the Democratic party and should not be practiced any longer.

Taberville Items.
Col. Snoddy, of Sedalia, is visiting friends here.

Doc Markham took in a 60 lb. catfish at the ferry last Saturday.

The thermometer registered 98 degrees in the shade on the 12th and 13th.

This township is still at fever heat on the non-resident cattle question.

The genial countenance of the Courier man smiled on us Saturday.

It is a matter of great local interest that Dr. A.C. Davidson is making an effort to grow a pair of side whiskers.

We make the assertion without fear of contradiction that Puzinton has the best assortment of general merchandise in the county.

The 4th of July will probably be celebrated at this place in magnificent style. We have the finest and purest spring water for such gatherings in the county.

Not one in a thousand of the Radical howlers of “Rebel”, and who tauntingly thrust out the bloody shirt, ever smelt gunpowder, on a battlefield, or ever will.

“I’ve got my eyes open”, is an expression frequently made by certain individuals who appear to be chuck full of new-fangled political ideas and simply means “I have both eyes open for a fat office, and I don’t care a d—n.” Several tax payers in this locality, however, have an honest eye open to the 55 cent, compromise swindle. Chalk that down.

County Correspondence.
It appears that Dr. A.C. Marquis is appointed to compromise the railroad judgments at 55 cents on the dollar. Let us see: Henderson’s offer at 35 cents – warrant drawn. $20,000 – limit, 55 cents – margin, 20 cents. Loss to tax-payers, $4,000.
Bread and Butter Democrat.

When we first assumed control of The Sun we had intended to discontinue all papers not paid for in advance, but a large number have called on us and requested that their papers be continued, and we have complied with such requests and the paper has been sent regularly. We now desire to give notice that all in arrears settle soon.

Mr. and Mrs. Will H. Lucas of Danville, Ky., who have been visiting relatives at this place for several days, left for their home last Tuesday morning. Some pressing business of a legal character called Mr. Lucas home sooner than he had expected. They expressed themselves as being well pleased with Osceola, her people, and having enjoyed their stay very much.

Capt. A.C. Lemon, of Bolivar, a candidate for the nomination for State Auditor, passed through town last week on his way north, where he purposes making a brief canvass. The Captain is a gentleman whom the Democracy of Polk county have seen proper to elevate to office in days gone by, and should he succeed in getting the nomination will be supported by the Democracy throughout the State with that degree of enthusiasm usually given to the nominees.

Below we give names of those who have been appointed by Supervisor Duke enumerators of the census for St. Clair County:
Appleton township: F.H. Woodbury.
Taber: A.C. Davidson
Speedwell: J.W. Knott
Roscoe: John Breeden
Monegaw: Chas. W. Nesbit
Chalk Level: R.F. Barr
Butler: G.W. Wright
Osceola: W.W. Warren
Jackson: J.G. Miller
Polk and Dallas: J.R. Johnston
Doyal: Jas. S. Nance
Washington and Collins: John J. Hawkins

Business for Sale.
Millinery and Dress-Making. Doing a large cash trade. Address H.W. Roberts, Clinton, Mo.

Judge C.B. Scott of Nevada, Col. D.P. Stratton of Stockton, and Judge Jno. D. Parkinson of Greenfield and present incumbent, are all prominently mentioned as candidates for the Democratic nomination for judge in this judicial district. Judge Parkinson is known to our people to be a good and efficient judge and a model gentleman. Both of the other candidates are ripe lawyers, accomplished gentlemen, and have at different times been honored with official positions, and are without blot or blemish. No matter which of them may be selected by the convention when assembled, it is safe to say that the judicial ermine will be sacredly guarded.

The charges against Mayor Kalloch of San Francisco are definite and positive. They are that Kalloch sold appointments in the sheriff’s office and in the receiver’s office for money, and that he blackmailed the street car lines. If the charges are sustained Kallock must go, but it would be a pity if a scalawag who had attitudinized as he has, as a reformer, should escape the sentence that has been passed on Kearney. The spectacle of Kalloch and Kearney keeping time with each other in striped suits would be worth millions of dollars to the country.

It is thought Congress will adjourn about the first of June.

Thos. White was hanged at Charleston, S.C., for the murder of Pete Hawkins, a colored man, on the 14th inst.

Three criminals by the name of Brandt, Hummel and Wise were hanged at Lebanon, Pa., on the 13th inst., for the murder of old man Raber, Dec. 7, 1878.

The State Convention to send delegates to the Cincinnati Convention meets at Moberly next Wednesday, and will be composed of over 800 delegates.

The Republicans up to yesterday have held conventions in all but six States and Territories and 650 delegates selected. We give below estimates by various authorities as to the presidential preferences of the delegates thus far chosen:
Grant’s estimate: Grant 314, Blaine 169, Sherman 87, Edmunds 26.
Blaine’s estimate: Blaine 275, Grant 241, Sherman 81, Edmund’s 33, Washington 17.
Washington’s estimate: Blaine 254, Grant 248, Sherman 76, Edmunds 31, Washburn 17.
New York Herald estimate: Grant 299, Blaine 230, Sherman 68, Washburn 13, Edmunds, 40.
There is quite a difference in the estimates; yet, taking that of the Herald, which is the most likely to be correct, as a basis, the “Silent Man on Horseback” will have a close call, even should he succeed in being nominated at all.

The Compromise Question.
In our issue of last week we briefly referred to the section of the County Court in compromising judgments against St. Clair county held by the bondholders at 55 cents on the dollar, when the bondholders last year offered to compromise at 35 cents on the dollar and their proposition was promptly rejected. We trust the court can give the taxpayers some satisfactory reasons for their action in this matter. If so, we will take pleasure in giving publicity to such reasons. We do not wish to be understood as being opposed to a compromise; on the contrary, we are decidedly in favor of compromising the debt at the earliest day possible and on the very best terms that can be had, recognizing as we do that this is the only sensible way to dispose of the matter, since all the higher courts have decided against the county. The county court are the custodians of the people’s interests, and should have accepted the proposition to compromise at 35 cents instead of waiting nearly a year and then pay 55 cents of the dollar for the same judgments. We are inclined to make some inquiries concerning their actions, and the promptings thereof. In furtherance of this object we tender to the court the use of our columns free of charge, that they may explain wherein the people will be benefited by the payment of 55 cents for the judgments that had been offered them for 35 cents some time since, and refused.

M.K.&T. R’y.
This is the line that runs a beautiful parlor car between Hannibal, Mo. and Chicago, Ill. This is the line that runs the finest dining cars in the world, between Hannibal, Mo. and Chicago, Ill. This is the line that runs palace sleeping cars between Hannibal, Mo. and Chicago, Ill. Meals 75 cents. This is the line that runs palace sleeping cars between Hannibal, Mo. and Toledo, Ohio. This is the line that runs a palace sleeping car between Parsons, Kansas and St. Louis, Mo., and also one between Houston, Tex. and St. Louis, Mo. This is the line that runs a reclining chair car between Nevada, Mo. and St. Louis, Mo. This is the line that runs a Pullman sleeping car between Ft. Scott, Kansas and Quincy, Ill. People Patronize the Missouri Kansas & Texas Railway.

The Editorial Convention.
The annual meeting of the Missouri Press Association was held at Sedalia last week. The attendance was unusually large and much interest was manifested. A good and interesting programme was carried out, and everything passed off pleasantly. The convention was called to order in Smith’s Opera House at 11 o’clock a.m. by Col. J.H. Turner, the efficient president of the Association. An impressive prayer was then made by Rev. Van Wagner after which Dr. Evans, Mayor of Sedalia, appeared and extended to the fraternity a most hearty welcome. President Turner responded in behalf of the Association in some very happy remarks.
Afternoon.
Next followed a very able and well delivered address by Capt. Henry King, the President, of the Kansas Press Association on “Progress and the Press; the Missouri Valley and its Newspapers”. Capt. King traced the victory of journalism in this section of the country, from its incipiency to the present time. His address was a logical and entertaining presentation of facts, and was of a very instructive character. Col. J.T. Child, of the Richmond Conservator, followed with a very eloquent address on the “Poetry of Journalism”. This was listened to with the closest attention and all unite in pronouncing it a brilliant specimen of oratory. An excellent poem by Mrs. Hicks was next read by the president, as the accomplished authoress was unable to be present.
The Ball in the Evening.
The ball was given in Smith’s Opera House. The spacious room was elegantly decorated for the occasion and all the arrangements spoke well for those having the matter in charge. By 9 o’clock the members of the fraternity, their wives and sweethearts, together with quite a number of Sedalia’s fair daughters and brave men commenced to file in the Hall. An excellent string band was in attendance and began at once to discourse its delightful music, and dancing commenced. The ladies were elegantly arrayed in the latest and most fashionable ball room dresses, while the gentlemen appeared in costumes becoming the occasion. All the various styles of dances were indulged in and the strictest ball room etiquette preserved throughout. At 11 o’clock supper was announced and the company repaired to the Garrison House, where a very fine banquet had bee spread in first-class style. The tables literally groaned beneath the weight of all the substantials and delicacies of the season. About five hundred partook of the bountiful feast.
Second Day.
Reports of committees on credentials, awards and resolutions, and of officers, were made during the morning hour. The premium for best specimen of job printing was awarded to the Sedalia Bazoo; for handsomest all home print, to the Marysville Republican; for handsomest paper using auxiliary sheet, to the Brookfield Gazette.
Mr. Thos. Garrett, of the St. Louis Republican, read a very able paper on “Field and Work”. During the reading of it he was frequently applauded.
The convention unanimously requested Miss Minnie Russell to favor them with a recitation. The lady kindly compiled and delivered in excellent style “Charley McCree”. During the afternoon good essays were read by Wm. Maynard, of the Moberly Headlight, and J.B. Merwin, of the St. Louis Journal of Education. The committee reported resolutions expressing their thanks to the railroad companies and the open hearted and liberal minded people of Sedalia for numerous courtesies extended the convention, which were unanimously adopted. The election of officers followed next. Col. J.T. Child was elected president; Thos. S. Carter, recording secretary; Jas. S. Carter, recording secretary; Jas. G. Anderson, corresponding secretary; W.L. Thomas, Treasurer.
Jefferson City was selected as the next place of meeting, after which the convention adjourned.
It is not saying too much when we state that all the officers and committees performed their work well. And every member of the fraternity must be favorably impressed with the warm reception which awaited their arrival at Sedalia and continued during their sojourn. The unlimited hospitalities extended the Association made the meeting of 1880 one of the most brilliant entertainments in its history.
Our especial thanks are due and tendered Mr. and Mrs. John J. Yeater, whose guests we were, for their kindness and hospitality during our stay in the Queen City and Future Capital of Missouri.