Scythe of Death in Death Notice of Miss Faith Taylor
The obituary lists Miss Faith TL Taylor as a prominent member of the community. It notes her birth in 1825, marriage in 1846, and her four grown children. The report credits her with religious involvement at the local church and Sabbath school, describing her as exemplary and Christian. The funeral details reference a ceremony and interment, with mentions of family and friends mourning her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Albert
Willy
Rapbh
The
M. BE
Qoaborn
Ilinoia
Varouta
Macoupin County
Brey
Frank
Harry
Wayne County
Wild
Troy mine not condemned as report claimed
News notes that a circulating claim of condemnation of the Troy mine is false. Millett states inspectors have not found the mine unsafe, though its future closure is possible as coal is exhausted. The blast of misinformation prompted this clarification to protect Millett’s reputation.
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Troy
Wnenfe
Phos
Millett, Sr
Mina Bows
Anea
Ife
Millett
Erroncona
Catt
Passion Play at Ober-Ammergaun Delights City Audience
Visitors noted as large audience enjoyed the Passion Play of Ober-Ammergan at Rieder's Opera House. The two part program showed a pictorial and moving picture depiction of Christ’s life, drawing reverent attention and strong devotional impact from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ober- Ammergan
Rieder
Ober-Ammergau
Theo
Christ
Burind
Local Brevities and Advertisements Update
Short items from Hawley and area include Christmas timing, new stock at Hawley and Wid Vettarias, and a sale on cigars at Weinecke's. Various notices report typhoid at home of G. Jersen, diphtheria cases near Jacob Bresa, coal deliveries from Donk Bros, and repairs at Vandalia depot. Also upcoming sermons, hotel plans, and a Christmastime market event at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noahilla
Toho E. Wood
Capa
Feddergon
Vandalia
James M. Taylor
H. G.jersen
N.J. Hilton
Shurtleff Collage
Kel
Joseph
Nathaniel B. Kinder
Waas
Besd
Donk Bros
Opera House to Open with LaGarde Lyceum Show
The LaGarde Lyceum Comedy Company will open Troy's renamed Rex Opera House on December 12 with moving pictures and illustrated songs, aided by talent from the Columbia theatre in St. Louis. The Rex Orchestra provides music as renovations showcase five new scenery pieces and an ornate drop curtain. Admission is set at 10 15 and 20 cents, with local acts and a high-profile program promised.
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Troy
la Garda Lyceum Comedy Company
Columbia Theatre of St. Louis
Rex Orchestra
Monk
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Faith TL. Taylor
W. A. Wilson
George Becker
Poe
Douce
Secker
Johp
Aecidant
Dith L. Taylor
Ogldedt
James Y Taylor
Fvices
Falsr
Mra Lbthant
Lite Ridge
Wis
Foreste
Kingston
Amity Camp
M. W
W Rawson
BR. L Dawson
W. Aj
Jd. A. Black
Chamberlain
S. Kingston
Donk Ming
Cfficinia
Aheve
Social and Personal
M. I
Bio Hy
St. Louis
Stanley Ritecher Wade
Greenville
Montday
J. AL Stienbans
St. Lows
Charles Rissler
Ernest Albrecht
Collinaville
Mra. Wi. Bohnenstioh
Louis
Ignatine Riggin
Kingston and
Wife
G.w.leinvich
Kidwardsville
Yeaterday
Elmer Schwartz
Edwardsville
John Deimling, Jr
East St Louie
Smithton
Mr. Nod. Mize
Jennne Blackhorn
Wamel
L. W. Cook
Frank W. Tunnell
Madison County Poor Farm
Athiph Kotani Sud
Aieter
Mary
St. Lonia
Ion Supply
Anthie Liebler
Sophie Bachmiller
St. Jacob
George Liebler
Family Inc
J. A. Vance
Mra
W. W. Rarneback
Edwardaville
Gueare
Thie City
Mere de Jounaon
Tohnnonville
Warne County
Colom
St Elna
Jev
Mra, McCollom
You Jones
China
Rev
C. McCollom
Davi Grear
Ataephvebora, HL
Grearts Gancert Bard
UAL
Mirsen Bessie
Mabel Jnnevia
Monticello Seminary
Godfrey
Mike Kitith Taylor
Withers
I. I. Martin
Dixie
OS. Kingston
Rex Mandolin
Guitav
Opera House
Indy
Price
Kingston's
White
Ronic
S. Kingston's
Dev, FF
G. Zenk
Choice
Mt. Zion Church
V. Reenrro
Collinsville
Hawley’s
Hawley's
Frontamann’s
Wid
Vettarias
Weinecke
Rex
A. Klein
J. M Huntey
Edw. Heinecke
G. A. Porviance Ia
M. VF
Henry Stolfe
Adam Mersinger
Scarlet Filver
Jacob Bresa
Presbyterian Church
Pranklin Beck
John Zobrist
Hiangera and
Highland
J. A. Gallahar
Belleville
Si Oolock
Eldora
OPERA
Tate
Gebauer Brog
Joan C. Gerauer
W. R. Smith
Latham
Tabler
St. Kingston
Ems
Finder
Dour
Norbury
Chamberlain's
Phil
Eckert
Ston's
St. Wain Vaan i Heddergott
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