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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1906
Page
3
Joshua takes command as the canoe chapter opens with Supia and a focus on leadership and preparation. The fragment suggests a narrative of instruction and voyage, introducing key figures and potential challenges ahead.
A sermonette reflects on God’s promise to Joshua and Moses. It links God’s faithfulness in Moses’ life to Joshua’s new leadership, then generalizes to Moody and Paul, urging readers to seek intimate union with God so his power and grace flow through them. The piece invites contemplation of God’s presence guiding every life.
After 30 days of mourning in Moab Israel rests beneath Moses memory and awaits Joshua's next move. The people, recognizing Joshua as Moses' successor, ask whether now is the time he will advance toward the Promised Land. Confident hopes linger despite the pause in action.
The passage describes salt as the greatest luxury in Central Africa. It notes that among poorer inhabitants salt is rarely used, and even some wealthier people are considered rich if they eat salt with their food. It mentions tribes with limited salt, where children chew salt lumps like they would sugar.
In a clipped exchange, Miss Knox and Miss Passay debate a puzzling question about marriage in a public setting. The mood hints at social pressures and rigid expectations, underscoring cautious cross examination and public scrutiny.
The narrative follows Joshua as he seeks divine guidance after Moses’ death, reflecting on past rebellions and the heavy duty of leading Israel. Joshua prays for strength, the people recognize God as their true guide, and in three days they plan to cross the Jordan to possess the land promised to their fathers.
The earliest European hint of our canaries appears in Spain in 1478 when Henry the navigator supposedly brought specimens on his voyage back from the Canary Islands. The note ties the birds to early exploration and the Canary heritage.
A East Concord man recently uncovered an apple in a remarkable state of preservation while digging in his yard. The fruit lay three to four feet underground imbedded in lime likely discarded during the house construction years ago.
Denominations show varied membership growth in 1905. Baptists list twenty two ten, Congregationalists two twenty two ten, Presbyterians two, and Methodist Episcopal Church one. The figures reflect year over year increases in church enrollment across denominations.
The Martyrs Memorial committee gives $7,000 to the Shanghai Y M C A to furnish an auditorium in the new building. Martyrs Hall will host interdenominational religious conventions and conferences as a meeting place.
The Tokio Japan Y M C A membership rises from 484 to 1008 within six months. A Y M C A building on a Shinto temple site at Nagasaki was erected, costing 24000 yen.
A reflective quip on authorship and the burden of shaping vast knowledge falls to the modest editor. The line remarks on how even small players feel compelled to govern the world’s written record.
An experienced automobilist advises teaching a companion to switch off the ignition if the driver becomes incapacitated. This quick action stops the car, reducing potential damage from a loss of control.
London reports five regularly built open-air pulpits used for preaching. The results are said to be so good that other churches are considering installing such pulpits on the outside of their edifices to reach passersby.
Fragmentary lines speak of ambition as a force that compels men to overlook risks. The texture hints at a cautionary mood about those who cannot climb and those who stare downward, questioning whether striving for ascent justifies peril.
In Springfield a dramatic courtroom moment occurred as Mrs. John Line, holding a baby, confronted Peter Abe lius while he testified in his murder trial for killing John Line, her brother. Bailiffs carried her out as the scene unsettled the crowded circuit court. Vandalia reports Dr. R T Higgins of this city died in Springfield after surgery at age 65, longtime Farmers and Merchants Bank president, former Illinois legislator, colonel on Gov Tanner's staff, and past grand high priest of Illinois Royal Arch Masons.
Freeport. The Chicago Trust and Title Co. named receiver for German Insurance Co. whose large business was reinsured last week in Royal Liver. Action taken at Mount Carroll before Judge Heard to safeguard creditors interests. Alton Advances Switchmen Wages. Chicago and Alton railroad announces a 13 percent pay increase retroactive to November 1 for all switchyard employees. First western road to follow eastern system.
Chicago born brigadier general A G McQueen, longtime Flora resident and Civil War veteran, died in Chicago. He joined the Union Army as a private and rose to brigadier general in service history.
Afton plans a $40,000 Y M C A building with much of the funds already raised. Officials expect the remaining amount to be easy to secure.
An unidentified man was kneeling on the tracks of the interurban electric line when a trolley car struck and killed him near the Edwardsville crossing. The incident was reported in Edwardsville with few details available about the victim.
Mount Vernon judge BH D., a prominent southern Illinois jurist, died at his home aged 68. He was buried with Masonic honors.
Jerseyville obituary notices Mrs Gertrude Horn dies at her son John Horn's home on the seventy eighth anniversary of her birth. She was well known in the community.
Springfield reports the governor has issued a requisition on Ohio's governor for William Funk, charged with bank robbery in Ladd County. Confirmed details indicate Funk faces charges linked to a bank heist and is the subject of cross-state legal action.
Bloomington Illinois central veteran William Hele, aged 63, who served forty years as passenger conductor on the Illinois Central route between Chicago Freeport and Centralia, died here.
Isaac Betts former circuit clerk died suddenly at his home near Vernon. He was 65 and a prominent member of local secret societies.
Nashville obituary notes John E B Buhrman aged 19 died here while family and friends recall a career as a shoemaker spanning more than seventy years.
A massive blaze wiped out the American Cutlery Co plant in Chicago leaving about 500 workers idle. Fire officials estimated losses around 600000 dollars as flames swept through the facility, with property and equipment heavily damaged.
Nashville William Brockschmidt of Wenedy township died recently at age 80 after a long business career. He retired from his business and lived a full life.
Butler Mrs Arthur Ware aged 49, wife of a wealthy Montgomery County farmer, died near this city. The obituary notes her marriage and status in the local farming community.
Local obituary notes the death of Daniel Lynch aged 85 residing in the vicinity. The brief notice mentions his near sixty years in the area and indicates he passed away a few days ago.
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