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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1876
Page
1
A collage of 1876 Troy items lists sales by J A Withrow and A B Ellis, prices on toilet sets and Christmas toys, notices from Mrs S Robinson, and local business updates. It includes farming mentions, a stray dog incident, letters about elections, and a long political letter urging vigilance and unity amid national tension.
The Fletcher family mourns Joseph Lionel Fletcher born to James J. and Mary E. Fletcher. After a twenty one day illness marked by diphtheria and bronchitis, he died on November 28. Doctors L R McKay and B J Whitmore cared for him. His last words were love. The funeral was held quietly as winter winds blew over the simple grave.
Friday evening notices mention Catherine How Maide and Our Boy Dobby, young people shopping for potty toys for friends’ children, Holloway’s Pills advertised with claims of restoring life and purifying blood. Money to loan on farms. Meating Broven available at B S Crews hardware. Births listed: Norton and Brevator families with newborn sons in late November 1870.
The text notes several marriage mentions in the county during the 19th century. Names include Crandell Morris of St. Louis and Min Alice. George Cannon and Mira Fanny Reeds. and Edward H. Wilkow with Emma, daughter of Capt. Win. Miller. Dates reference November 1676 and November 80, 1870, with rites conducted at the bride’s father’s residence by Rev. Wilkie.
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