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Newspaper
Troy Herald
Location
Troy, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1874
Page
1
Public notice from Troy Herald published by Fisher and Mudd at 81.800 wear in advance outlines advertising rates, publication rules, and preferred placement charges. It lists court and lodge meeting schedules including O. O. F. Troy Lodge No 1 and A F and A M Troy Lodge No 4 with meeting times and officers names.
A collection of brief items from Troy Township notes a mule drowning in Bob's creek, renewed subscriptions and new addresses for Jerald readers, John McDonald placed in charge of a new district around the corporation, and roads under his supervision. A resident ignores Troy for railroad shops, blue racer snakes are sighted, dogs cause sheep losses amid dog law debate, and a letter reports Thornhill arriving in California while meeting Sam Mudd. Thornhill gains weight and Uncle Jimmy Brown looks well.
Shocked community reports the death by hanging of J B Huspheeta at his West Prattle residence Ainwood township on Saturday afternoon. He showed no prior distress eating dinner calmly then spent time with private papers before going to the barn and hanging himself. An inquest was held and no written motive found. Huspheeta a respected Kentucky native and longtime farmer, buried at Liberty Chapel with Millwood Grange and other groups in attendance. He leaves a wife and four children.
A Louisville era column notes that Louisiane in Missouri seems dull based on lack of ads. It cites local court actions like reducing taxes, road district reform, and appointments in Leawood. It warns better oversight and drainage are needed for roads and funds, with a May city update and civic notices from Minuwoop.
A Newton Iowa gentleman, exploring lands for purchase, visits Lincoln County and notes better than expected rail links and markets. He warns against inflated seller claims and urges letting land sales proceed to attract desirable settlers. Also mentions local calls, a bank directors election, and municipal drainage plans.
The organization by J. T. Gary state deputy on May 7 1871 includes thirty three members. Officers listed include Win L Smith master RR DB Edwards secretary C C Eutin overseer Garret Davin lecturer J A Edwards chaplain Jesse Thomperon treasurer J M Murketep steward A D D Davnton assistant steward John Ferry gatekeeper Mrs Anne G Edwards Ceres Mer Lina Edwards Pomona Miss Leo Thompson Flora Miss Ella Kay Lady Assistant Steward
Organized May 9 1874 in Hurricane township by 8 members. Officers listed include A. D. Lindsay master W. W. Jameson secretary KF FW Starvey overseer B A Townsley lecturer J A Mitchell chaplain Jane Cameron treasurer J C Bradley steward D A Barnes watch-keeper Mrs E D Ogdon Ceres Mrs Brattle Lindsay Pu moun Mrs Nancy E Dradley Flora Mrs N A Townsley assistant steward
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of Duey on June 18 1414 from cerebrospinal eyithe aece Vorvoy. It mentionsHeveriyv and Dolly Duey as parents, with ages listed as 47 months and 45 years respectively amidst garbled text.
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