17 Apr 1878
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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1878
Page
1
The Troy Herald reports probate court in session, local travel to St Louis, and community notes. Farmers and merchants, including Wiggin, Woolfolk, and Maud, expand stock and advertise price drops. Public notices cover prisoners transported, births, illnesses, and upcoming sermons.
Mr David Copenhaver of Pike visits town Saturday praising wheat prospects and fruit outlook. A man with a bandaged head was seen in a buggy and later identified as Mr GB Wilson returning from Louisiana after surgery. Freeman of Troy, an agent for Bhulie’s nursery, supplied fruit and ornamental trees. Willie Prewitt of Clarksville and Mrs Myers back from St Louis with millinery styles. Mrs Bartlett and Mrs Johnson credited for tomatoes and peaches. John Motley of Pike visited town. Farmers plan corn planting as evening prayers for family are noted.
A local hydro and reform news note describes the failure impacting B. S. Crews & Co., Troy hardware dealers, tied to Parker, Crews & Co. The report estimates debts around 16,000 to 17,000 with assets near 10,000 and possible 82,000 in notes. Crews contemplates surrender to creditors, while Parker remains troubled. a cautious revival is expected.
Fragments reveal town fears of an arriving Murphys group and a warning about a potential blaze before reaching the town. A note expresses distrust of public safeties and urges keeping money in a package. Local life threads include school opening, new teachers, a horse incident, and a Shanghai duck sell planned for April first.
Wonkelk and Maud claim to offer more needs for your money than any other house in the county, presenting a strong price and value proposition to customers seeking goods and services.
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