Bedford township approves 855000 railroad appropriation
In Bedford township the vote on subscribing 855000 for the St Louis Han nibal Keokuk railroad to secure Troy machine shops passed by 373 to 185, exceeding the required majority. The result triggered broad public interest and cheers, amid strong factional debates and allegations from opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Township
St. Louis
Hannibal Keokuk
Troy
Joseph Howell
Lewis C. Wright
James Wells
B. W. Wheeler
P. E. Morton
Cound
Imalmoet
The Pistol Fatal Shooting at Court House Clash
A violent brawl in Troy ends with John Crouch shooting Aleck Carter after an axe hit. Four shots fire as Carter is wounded and Frink struck, Porterhead scalp wound, Carter dies within minutes, inquest finds death by pistol. Crouch arrested. court to hear examination.
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John Crouch
Aleck Carter
Court House
Carter
Crouch
John McKee
Geo. Carter
J. M. Frink
Charlie Krueger
Mayor Frasier
W. T. Powell
Withrow
Nicholes Bourland
Ed. Porter
Porter
Sheriff Carter
Dirkhead
Local thaw boosts streams as sales prepare partition
Citizens note improving stock water supply from thaw and rain. If warm weather continues, general thaw may follow. A notice announces sale of multiple tracts in area for partition, including 14 Isaac Severe, indicating valuable properties to be auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ead
Eberif
Isaac
Accident at Jeff Ray farm injures man and mule
Last Saturday evening at Mr. Jeff Ray's place one mile west of town a man feeding stock slipped and fell on the ice near a young bystander. A mule kicked him in the face causing a severe wound with torn flesh and possible broken bones. Dr Ward attended while patient improves gradually and is expected to recover.
Doctor Dirxhead to Visit Troy for Medical Work Monday
Dr W W Dirxhead will be in Troy on Monday for a brief stay to attend to medical work in his field he may be called upon to perform.
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Daextau
W. W. Dirxhead
Troy
Lost Spoons Reward for Return and Local Notes
Lost two aliver spoons marked N and V M I. Liberal reward for return to Dr. Hutt. Wheat prospects good despite severe winter. dried grain fared best. John Mulheran jailed on a writ from Esq. Gibson for stealing a pocketbook with over twenty dollars from August Bulmer. Ashley brace band wagon overturned after Hockslepp’s Liberty schoolhouse concert. one member injured with a broken leg and instruments damaged. Death of old citizen John Daniel of Hurricane township after nearly forty years in the county. remembered for uprightness and community trust.
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M. I
Dr. Hutt
John Mulheren
Esq. Gibson
Falmouth
August Bulmer
Lea Broxen
Ashley Brace
Hockslep
Liberty School House
Nineveh Township
John Daniel
Hurricane Township
Local Notables Arrive in Town for Health Update
Moyday reports Rev. Chas Halcomb, formerly of the county, now in Carthage, Texans. Dr. Geo A Mudd, four years Panola county physician, arrived last Saturday en route to his old home. his health is greatly impaired.
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Moyday
Chas. Halcomb
Carthage
Texans
Geo. A. Mudd
Panola County
Texas
Mysterious 19th Century Birth Notices Fragment
Fragmentary obituary snippet lists a Feb 10 marriage entry for Joan Stephenson and an 187h Feb 7 note for a Fran ela Mudd with twins born. The legibility is limited, but records indicate family events involving Stephenson and Mudd households in this late 19th century clipping.
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Joan. Stephenson
Beart
J. Stephenson
Il Mudd
Franela
Mudd
Thompson and Garrison Wedding Notices in Missouri
The record notes Babbied Thompson Garrison on February 18 at a residence in St. Charles County officiated by Nev J W Matthews. It also records Trail-Coobe wedding on February 21, 1874 at the Baptist church in Troy with Rev Burn ham R A Trail and Miss Jonnie Couse of the locality.
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Babbied
Thompson —Garrison
Joa
Hall
St. Charles County
Nev
J. W. Matthews
Rab't K. Thompson
Lincoln County
Mary L. V. Garrison
Trail—Coobe
Baptist Church
Troy
Burnham
R.A. Trall
Mise Jonnie Couse
Clarksville Visit Schedule Mentioned in Local Note
A fragment notes that Clarksville Missouri will be visited every two or three months with details to be provided later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksville, MO
Ours
Also Mentioned on This Page
Troy Herald
Local and County News
J. A. Frink
Capt
Sam, Carter
Douglas Wyatt
James Murphy
Jesse Cropper, Jr
Moses Howell
Rufus Hall
James Hueton
Hardin Halcomb
John Sabinson
Peter J. Pressley
Joseph East
James Tucker
Joseph Hunter
Jas. Huston
Ile
East
Mlunter
Joe East
Oura
Montgomery County
Rufus Als
Joe Eaat
Krant
Capt. Carter
Gbome
Supreme Court
Rufus Mal
Tucker
Hardin
Hendersonm
Henderson
Menderson
John M. Reeds
Reeda
Wommack
Kant
Hunter
Wright Nichole
Rugg
Slunter
W. W. Birkhead
B. M. Norton
Tas. Martin, JM
Norton & Martin Attorneys AT
LAW & Collectors
Missouri
Bank
E. N. Renee LS
Torrex AT Law
da Chuult
Josiail Creech
Tha
Svea
Rene T Alvo
Bliz
G. T. Dunn
Alec Notary
Rh. C. Magruder
Uap-Au-Gris, MO
Juutejen Alreult
Provind
W. Wilkeler
LA Orney Tudy
Erty
Pines
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