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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1877
Page
1
Local and county news from Troy with holiday cheer. Mentions Christmas events at Laclede hotel and Christian church, school teaching staff visiting home, and social scenes around town. Notes on purchases, books for subscribers, and humorous verses about nog and festivities.
The Herald closes its eleventh volume with a Christmas message and notes financial strains but perseverance. The January 2, 1878 issue will begin volume thirteen, with publishers hoping for better times and continued service to readers. They express gratitude for loyal support and extend season's greetings.
Attendance at the Friday concert was fair with a sequence of instrumental pieces and songs. Profess or Wollank exhibited skilled execution while Miss Anna M Hopkins, the only non pupil, offered three songs, enhancing the evening. Performers included Wollank, William Motley, W D Jameson, David Cake, Anna M Kopking, Lizzie Thornhill, Dolly Whitehead, Sheba Moore, Mallie Easton, Ide Robinson, Etta Bonfils, Lillia McKee, Eliza Gilliland, Alice Gilliland, Nellie Birkhead.
The Troy Social Library Association will hold its annual meeting at the courthouse on Monday evening January 7, 1878, at 7:30 p.m. Members are requested to attend. T.G. Murt, Secy.
From New Hope reports a festive season with holiday wishes, shop repairs, a new boot and shoe shop, and local social events. Mr A M Thomas slowly recovers from illness while Dr Noel works nearby. Hog market softness noted. weather remains warm and damp. Christmas events include a G O E gathering, oyster turkey, and dancing. From Chain of Rocks reports painting, visits from St Louis relatives, a 35th wedding anniversary dinner, property sales, and river bridge work impacted by high water. A mail route petition seeks extended service via Salem to New Hope, with potential route through Old Monroe. bridge repairs resume once river levels fall.
Local notes recount visiting relatives from St. Louis and St. Charles, college visits returning home for holidays, and early Christmas gift plans. The piece also mentions a newborn, a family illness, and several community updates across Millwood and Louisville areas.
Mud three feet deep and warm fog mark Falmouth conditions. Hog men downcast while trampe scarce, most went south. Boats run regular routes amid mud. Census records 52 whites 2 colored 47 dogs. Protracted meeting at Star Hope church aims to improve local morals. Oshermen hold annual meeting at W N Gibbon’s saloon for three days with unknown object but expected impact.
Overstocked tinware sale for sixty days at 25 percent off previous reduced prices. All goods fully warranted and made of good tin. Call in and secure needed items at once with prices set to serve. Cuine and Co.
December 10 1877 notice states Joseph J Owens reports a missing two year old heifer found and clears Mesere Jas Clas and Jee Eames of any charge. Local business ad invites customers to BH S Crews Co for cook stoves and related services. December 12 1877 marriage notice Linahan Birkhead at bride’s mother’s residence for Jus Linahan and Jonnie Birkhead.
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