Osceola Sun
Osceola, MO
17 October 1878

We noticed a fine wagon that had been made by Selvige, our enterprising blacksmith and wagon maker.

Mr. Scott Nesbit caught the largest coon the other evening ever seen in this country. It weighed 61 lbs.

The Democracy was addressed at the Court House last Tuesday afternoon by John H. Lucus, F.C. Nesbit and J.R. Johnston.

Major Fowler fitly represents the Greenback County Court with their hands tied in his speeches throughout the county.

Hopkins & Woodbury have now the longest store building in the City. With their new addition it covers the whole lot- 123 feet.

Joseph Ernhert, the accomplished miller at Alton and Carnahan’s Mill and who has been quite unwell for some time, is getting better.

The Democratic meeting at Graham schoolhouse last week was largely attended and valuable services rendered by the speakers.

J.M. Willingham of Speedwell Township, passed through town last week going south, where he expects to remain for a week or two.

L. Conant has just received a fine assortment of men’s clothing, hats and caps. Give him a call as his prices are of the lowest.

The new schoolhouse at Richwood is about completed. Elder Price of Bates County, is now holding protracted meeting at the schoolhouse.

Mrs. A.S. Stewart was made the happy recipient of one of Singer’s latest improved sewing machines. A present from her father in Danville, Ky.

We learn that the Tebo Mill at Clinton was completely ruined last week in consequence of too much grain being placed in it which caused it to give way.

Mr. A. Luchsinger of the enterprising firm of A. Luchsinger & Co., Appleton City, was in town last Friday shaking hands with his numerous friends.

We suggest that the interest of the temperance cause in Osceola, might be better promoted if its officers were more prompt in attending the meetings.

Greenbacks will be taken at par for the finest, best, and cheapest men’s underwear, fancy goods such as collars, neckties, and cravat, at Latz Bros. Just give them a call and be convinced.

Hopkins & Woodbury are selling:
5 pounds soda for $.25
5 ½ pounds good coffee for $1.00
4 ½ pounds best coffee for $1.00
280 pounds flat hoop salt $1.65
10 pounds good sugar $1.00
9 ½ pounds best light brown sugar $1.00
8 pounds coffee “A” sugar $1.00
100 pounds 4 x flour $2.00
at their grocery store and drug house, Appleton City, Missouri.

The Democracy of this Township in obedience to the call met at the Court House last Saturday and nominated Thales Wright and Rev. H. McIlhenny for Justices of the Peace for this Township and G.C. McNeil for Constable. A good ticket and will be elected by a handsome majority in November.

A Horrible Murder in prices has taken place at Latz Bros. in every line of goods that they sell – and what they don’t sell is an enigma. Thel Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps are sold for almost nothing.

Mr. H. Weber has just received a fine lot of Boots and Shoes for men and women and children. Just call and see them.

The Mendelsohn Qintette Club, meets at Dr. Pingry’s office every morning at 8 o’clock and 49 minutes. The concerts are soul-inspiring, but the bass voices seem to predominate. We like to see the old becoming festive. Try it some more.

Township Meeting.
Last Saturday, the 12th inst., the citizens of this township had a meeting at the Court House to nominate some township officers, i.e., Justice and Constable.
S.T. Broadhus was appointed chairman, and R.P. Woodbury, secretary.
Esq. B.H. McIllhenny and Mr. T.H. Wright were nominated for Justice and G.C. McNeil for Constable. The three nomineed will make good and able officers. After the meeting F.C. Nesbit made an interesting discourse of ten minutes. Also a Township Democratic Executive Committee of three were appointed, consisting of C.C. Dorrell, Judge Henly and Jesse Whissennand.

Last week our enterprising friend, Bob Latz, whose name is well-known throughout the county, returned from St. Louis, having purchased a superb lot of goods at the very lowest market rates: hence, our readers as usual will know where to purchase the cheapest, and of course, the best.
The firm of Latz Bros. is too well known to need any encomiums from us. We will only say that this firm have at present one of the best and choicest lot of goods to be found in southwest Missouri, and we do not speak unadvisedly, for “we have been there.”

Another Indian Fight, But the first-class and lively firm of Latz Bros. was not to blame as it was busy at that moment selling to the fair sex at the lowest market rates, Cloaks, Shawls, Ribbons, Jewelry and all kinds of articles.

Wm. Lewellen filed an additional bond as county Collector at the last term of the county court. To the uninitiated at looks rather than had the candidate for absolute mosey, cannot rally enough Greenbackers to fill a bond; but when it is understood that he and his allies are in favor of a one cent compromise, and propose to issue county receipts for railroad taxes on that basis, it is not to be wondered that he finds friends few and far between who are willing to sign their names to his bond, thereby binding themselves to pay the amount of tax he has refuted to collect. Those who have placed their names to the document we refer to the old maxim – “Experiences is the dearest teacher”. However, from the “wealth” represented by the names, it is extremely doubtful whether the Auditor will approve the document.

The late elections have caused the Greenbackers to invest very heavily in butter-milk.

Our young friend – Louis Reese – goes to Osceola to see his mother – the other is incidental.

Wm. Griffith will put his fist to tax-receipts after next January. He will not do a one cent business, however.

J.B. Egger is closing out his stock of hardware, having associated himself with his father in the banking business.

The Alabama Minstrel Troupe gave one of their burnt cork performances at Hopkins & Woodbury’s hall last week.

Asa Landon lost a horse by lightening not long since. The animal was insured and Mr. Landon received his money last Monday.

A.F. Wyckoff has sold to Mr. Wells of Indiana, ten acres of ground near this city. Mr. Wells is now engaged in improving the same.

We suggest in view of the fact that the evenings are getting much longer, that the Osage Literary Club or the Friends in Council be revived.

The work of macadamizing Fourth Street at intersection of Walnut and Hickory avenues was awarded to E.A. Adams last week in the sum of $425.

The Greenbackers had an appointment for speaking at Appleton City on last Saturday night. The speakers put in an appearance but failed to deliver their harangue – cause, no audience.

Isaac M. Willingham, of Speedwell Township, passed through town last Friday, en route for Arkansas. Mr. W. informs us that he will be back in time to cast his vote for the Democratic ticket.

There is at least one man on the Republican ticket who would sell out and slaughter the balance of the ticket in order to be elected himself. Republicans should bear this in mind and spot the man.

“Woodford Knox” won the trotting race at Clinton last Saturday, beating “Dick Nayler” the first three heats. “Muggins” won the running race and “Mollie” the free for all – all horses owned at this place.

The Southern Horror did not keep the firm of Latz Bros. from laying in a fine, extra stock of dress goods. All the ladies go into ecstacies over the new patterns displayed.