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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
6
A sermon by the Highway and Byway preacher reflects on King David’s sorrow for his son Absalom using scripture from 2 Samuel 18 19 34 The piece emphasizes parental grief and faithful lament in a biblical frame sourced from the noted authority.
The sermon warns parents to question a son’s safety early and often as he grows. It cites David’s tragedy with Absalom to illustrate accountability for a child’s path toward sin. It urges proactive prayer, knowledge of associates, and timely guidance to prevent ruin.
The fragment recalls King David seated at the city gate awaiting news from the morning battle between his army and Absalom. The tone echoes moral urging to temper justice and seek mercy, reflecting themes of leadership and awaiting divine or royal tidings.
The scene follows David's tearful vigil for Absalom amid a protracted civil conflict. A messenger delivers word of Absalom’s fate, prompting the king to erupt in anguished pleas, recalling his past sins and wishing for his son’s safety and return. The encounter underscores the king’s guilt and heavy weight of leadership.
A group debates how to tell when one is growing old. They discuss changes in attraction, stiffness, stamina, and even difficulty with dressing. The conversation highlights aging signs from hair to bones, movement, and morning routines.
The Wall Street Journal notes a broad decline since December with railroad stocks down more than $40 per share and industrial stocks about $27. Applying this to all stock and bond capitalization of railroad and industrial firms indicates an overall depreciation near five billion dollars.
The world owes every man a living while every man owes the world a good life. This public maxim emphasizes mutual responsibility and personal effort in society. The saying reflects a civic ethos about balancing rights with duties and contributing to collective wellbeing.
The Lewiston Journal notes a wave of Slavic colonization in Connecticut Valley towns like Old Hadley. They occupy colonial residences in crowded tenements, take boarders, and pursue industry as their water word. As New England stock abandons farms, these newcomers reportedly make farms pay while rising living standards for themselves.
Report notes dogs in military service as scouts and now ambulance support for wounded with trained scent aiding recovery. Also reflects on spring hepatica blooms and a message to persevere through hardship with daily duty.
West of the Mississippi states hold over 23 billion in wealth while east banks total about 80 billion. The Best Guide argues that the worst mistakes come from following the head instead of the heart.
A list of ancient trees around the world notes several ages and species. It mentions Brazilian cocoanut palms potentially reaching 600 to 700 years, olive trees on the Mount of Olives, and a 700-year oak near Paisley. The piece cites historic sites and explorers, including Trisul’s ascent at 23,406 feet as a Himalayan record.
New York banks including First National Bank and J P Morgan & Co raise 26 million in cash to redeem for 3 percent government certificates. Temporary receipts issued in return, reserves are ample, and certificates or receipts may circulate as money.
Georgetown Ky. When Caleb Powers trial opened defense attorney Smith requested the court order the Frankfort penitentiary warden to bring James Howard and Henry Youtsey, life prisoners in the Governor Guebel assassination case, to Georgetown for consultation. Judge Morris said a formal request is needed and he cannot grant such an order.
Theodora Shonts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo dore FP Shonts, is engaged to Duc De Chaulines Et De Picquiny of France. The couple plan a January wedding at the Shonts New York home as the duke visits New York before sailing to France.
Sacramento reports Governor Gillette called a special legislative session. The governor seeks swift enactment of measures to curb financial excess and address the alleged manipulation by stock and bond operators on Wall Street amid market turmoil.
The Louisville Railway Company rejected the striking union's proposition and stated they would not work with the strikers. The company would only consider applications from former employees or individuals seeking work rather than negotiating with collective representatives.
Four workmen were killed and four injured when a cage fell in a 1000-foot shift at the waterworks tunnel under Toronto Bay. The cage broke near the top, sending weights onto the men as they tumbled to the bottom. Police and rescue crews responded to the fatal accident.
Findlay Ohio grand jury indicted ex Senator Thomas McConlican on bribery in connection with the Standard Office. He allegedly planned to pay juror Charles Thomson 500 dollars if he voted for acquittal. Burglar Killed in Gun Battle in Hillsboro.
A blaze of unknown origin swept a three story block in Peoria housing Brownlee Bros. farm implements C E Wheelock Co crockery dealers Arthur Lehman Co liquor wholesalers and Jobat Bethard Co grocers. Estimated loss about 200000 with partial insurance. several adjoining structures suffered heavy damage.
A Chicago Inter Ocean report from Sterling Illinois notes the U S cutter Rambler and the tug Meramec entered Sterling port, the first vessels to navigate the Rock River since 1856 via the Hennepin canal recently completed by the federal government. Former Congressman Hart Rockford William Lathrop, aged eighty two, was struck by a four horse and buggy and is believed fatally injured.
Sycamore Night Operator iArEens bright, 21, was shot by robbers in the Great Western depot at Killy Lake while protecting the money drawer. The robbers wrested his revolver and fired twice.
Oscar Nelson, once a prominent furniture maker in Duluth, died by suicide, inhaling illuinating gas amid financial distress. The incident reflects severe economic pressure on a distressed businessman formerly linked to the Duluth furniture trade.
Marion W. Wilson a local book and picture agent has learned via a distant kin near Lexington Kentucky that he inherits 100000 in stock and personal effects from an unknown relative. The notice arrives as a sudden windfall altering his financial prospects and prompting questions about the estate and share transfers.
Springfield Governor Deneen issues a proclamation designating Thursday November 28 as a day of Thanksgiving urging observance with suitable ceremonies statewide and calling for reflection and gratitude.
Springfield Gov Denden appoints William Nolden of Beardstown deputy fish warden for Cass county and An Weimer of Havana deputy for Mason county. Mayor Buys Hotel Interest in Okawville William G Frank purchases controlling Washington hotel stake from Louis Freond of 81 Louis.
Jarini J Shoemaker, a farmer living south of there in Johnson County, killed a mammoth gray eagle that measured seven feet from tip to toe. Mine Driver Crushed to Death in Indiana Mine. Benjamin William Lang of Rockyate, Ind. died when crushed under a loaded car at United Coal Company mine in Christopher.
Burglars robbed two Phillipstown stores near Carmi, stealing pounds and cash totaling 100 dollars. A man named William Plequett, 45, died by drinking carbolic acid in Carrollton, in a separate incident.
The pattern shows a knee length blouse with leather belt and wide sailor collar paired with knickerbockers. Describes fabrics like navy serge and other materials, sizing for 2 to 6 years, and cost of 10 cents plus order instructions.
Pattern No S871 describes a single tweed ish shirtwaist suited for general wear and suit versatility. It features three wide front tucks, a yoke, a back faux pleat, a decorative sleeve tab, and button embellishment. Materials listed include linen and silk blends with sizes 22 to 42 inches bust.
A dialogue fragment recalls a woman preferring not to marry a plain clothes police officer, noting the suitor was in the police force and that such a match would not suit her.
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