St. Clair County Republican
Osceola, MO
12 September 1888

Town and County Items.
Mr. Hancock’s convenient new home is almost ready for occupancy.

The Republican office is headquarters for fine printing and stationery.

Two wagonloads of peaches found a ready market on the streets of Osceola last week.

The Republican office was the recipient of a beautiful bouquet last Friday from Mrs. W.O. Mead. Many thanks.

There is a splendid opening in Osceola for large lime kiln works, and the firm who takes advantage of this opportunity will strike a bonanza.

The walls of the new schoolhouse are up and the roof is almost finished. Undoubtedly our schools will be under way by October 1st.

Judge Henly is taking advantage of the low water in the river, by rebuilding the ferryboat which plys between town and the K.C. & S. depot.

Appleton City is doing some good work on her fairgrounds, preparing for the good time that town is sure to have during the fair, which begins September 26th.

The readers of the Republican should put on their specs and look for Hess & Wolf’s little business card, which appears this week. The stock these gentlemen carry corresponds with the size of the card.

Businessmen please bear in mind that the Republican is the best equipped office in this part of the state, and can furnish you with all classes of job work on short notice and will guarantee satisfaction.

Owing to the absence of Gen. Henderson, the time of meeting of the committees to compromise the railroad indebtedness, has been changed to the 20th of this month. The meeting will take place at Gen. Henderson’s office in St. Louis.

The County court were granted a furlough till the third Monday in November, pending the adjustment of the railroad debt. Should the matter not be favorably reported at that time our court will again take up its residence in Jefferson City.

Dr. Cunningham is experimenting with a new catarrh cure, which, for simplicity, promises to be a good thing for the Doctor and those who use it. Should it prove what is expected, the Dr. will have it patented at once and place it on the market.

The examinations at Nevada, Mo., for appointment of a cadet at West Point terminated last Wednesday, resulting in the appointment of Ira McConnell, of Butler, and C.S. Arnold, of Cass, as alternate. Mr. McConnell is a young man 19 years of age, and a printer.

Miss Minnie Clark, of Appleton City, was married Tuesday afternoon, September 4th, to Mr. H.A. Macpherson, of California. They left for their home in Redlands, California, on Wednesday evening. Many elegant presents were given them by hosts of friends before they departed.

Patronize home industry and build up your own town. We have in midst all classes of business well represented, conducted by competent men who are interested in Osceola and St. Clair County’s welfare, and they should receive your patronage before any foreign concern.

A new sidewalk has been placed along the side of Craig’s hardware store. Let good work go on. There are many places around the city that need some little repairs, which if attended to now, will cost but little money and labor.

Personal Mention.
J.P. Landes took in the Clinton fair last Friday.

J.P. Watkins visited Clinton on Thursday last.

J.S. Linney was in Kansas City on business last week.

W.C. Holsapple has resigned his position with Hess & Wolf.

Mr. and Mrs. Landes spent Monday in Clinton visiting with friends.

Mr. Rob’t. Love took in the Springfield fair Thursday last.

Mr. Scott Nesbit was in Sedalia on Tuesday attending to business matters.

J.H. Thomas visited Springfield last Thursday, looking over the fair display.

F.P. Hostetter is putting down a well n his place, in the north part of town.

Mr. Hugh Dechard now smiles over the counters at Hess & Wolf’s Star store.

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Conant were in Deepwater on a short sight seeing trip last week.

Judge E.M. Vance of Appleton City, was a caller at the Republican office last week.

Paul Firschan and wife visited Clinton last Tuesday, taking in the fair and artesian well.

Mr. Schott Leonard, of Washington Township, called on the Republican office Wednesday last.

Miss Grace Nesbit returned from an extended visit among friends in Lowry City, last Friday morning.

R.C. Bowles, Democratic candidate for County Surveyor, was a caller at Republican office last week.

Mr. “Tip” Cox took in the Clinton fair lat week, looking at the hogs, of which he is considered a good judge.

F.P. Daniel accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Agatha, went to Clinton last Friday, returning Saturday afternoon.

Miss Attilie Firschan, sister of Paul Firschan, arrived last Friday from Germany. She will remain in Osceola for some time.

J.H. Lucas returned Thursday coming from Jefferson City, where he had been for several days securing the version of the County Court’s furlough.

Mr. John Hunter, who has been visiting friends in Johnson, Fayette County, for several weeks, returned home last week.

John Everett, who has been working in the Advance office for some time past, went to Clinton last Sunday to take a position on the Democrat.

Hon. J.H. Smith, of Appleton City, Democratic candidate for Representative, was in Osceola Thursday last, looking after his party fences.

Mrs. Scott Nesbit has gone to Cleveland, Ohio, to visit her brother and mother. She left Osceola last Friday and will be absent some time.

Miss Fitzgerald, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Hendricks during the summer, returned to her home in McLeansboro, Ill., Monday afternoon.

Sheriff Lilly and A.S. Stewart went to Clinton last Saturday, taking with them Moody Davis, placing him in the Henry County jail for safe keeping, until his trial takes place.

H.L. Sweet and J.L. Copenhaver, of Tiffin, were in town Saturday, and called at the Republican office. They report the Republicans in the neighborhood enthusiastic and jubilant.