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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1902

Page

7

German Weaver Visits Troy From Germany

The article reports that Paul Brauer, recently arrived from Germany, sought relatives via a Globe-Democrat notice. Dr. J W Braner confirms he is his first cousin, now visiting Troy and staying with the Braners. Brauer, a weaver from Stuttgart, plans to learn American methods and will work in an eastern mill after holidays for about two years.

Globe-Democrat J. W. Brauner Paul Brauer Germany St. Louis Robt. Holliday F. W. Braner Braner Troy Stutgart United States Gery

Funeral Of Mrs Snodgrass in Troy Presbyterian Church

Obituary notes Mrs Lawrence Snodgrass born in Liverpool England in 1876 died recently and funeral held at 1 pm from family home to Presbyterian church with Rev J C Sefton. Large attendance including miners union. Interment in Troy cemetery. She leaves husband six children two survivors plus mother siblings and many relatives.

Lawrence Snodgrass Presbyterian Church J. C. Sefton Miners’ Union Troy Mary Jane’ Snodgrass Vidamour Liverpool England F. A Jane Vidamour Greenville Lawrence S. Snodgrass Edwardsville Elsie T Frank K Willard S Bertha L Snodgrass Phil. Zeuk Bennet Fannie Taylor St. Louis D. Genevieve Jarvis Norma Jarvis Joseph Becker James N. Jarvis Rosa Katie Riebold Katie Wohswinkel St. Jacob Nevada B. FB. Cramer Lena. Seligmann and Tittle Bertha Heddergalt East St. Louis Maude Cade G. L.elliott Mabel Jarvin Monticello Seminary Godfrey

Christmas Hearth in a Winter Verse by T C Harbaugh

Poetic reminiscence centered on a snowbound Christmas scene. The narrator imagines bells, stars, and cherubs, recalling stockings, gifts, and family warmth around the old Christmas hearth. The piece blends sacred Nativity imagery with personal memory and seasonal imagery.

Topaz Judea Heaven Pio Tima Palestine T. C. Harbaugh

Marriage Ceremony At German Evangelical Church

A marriage was held at the German Evangelical church last Sunday at 2 o clock. David A Young of Maryville wed Louise Miller of Pin Oak township in a ceremony witnessed by several friends. The groom is a miner and will reside in Maryville with his bride. Attendants included the groom's brother A Young and Annie Feldmeier of Pin Oak. The article lists numerous local social visits and greetings surrounding the event, with many residents cited as attendees or visitors.

Wm. Marten David ‘A. Young Maryville Louise Miller Pin Oak Township A. Young Annie Feldmeier Pin Oak Broom la Salle Wm. Miller Bady

Former Carrol County farmer to relocate to Chariton

Carrol county, Mo., resident visiting old friends for two weeks. He was a prominent farmer in Blackjack community and recently sold his farm in Carrol county. He bought another in Chariton to locate there with future address at Triplett, Mo.

Carrol County Blackjack Chariton Triplett, Mo

Christmas church events and revival themes across towns

Multiple notices describe Christmas Eve services and treats at Baptist Presbyterian and German Evangelical churches with subjects like On Earth Peace Good Will Toward Men and The Pit of Sin. St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran holds two Christmas Day services, with a Christmas tree program led by Prof. Keilermann. Also includes personal testimonial for Electric Bitters and advertisements for Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Rocky Mountain Tea, plus local notices about premises, furniture, and a cigar brand.

The Baptist Church J.C. Sefton Presbyterian Church Cross Roads Martin Daib St. Paul’s. Evangelical Lutheran Church St. Paul's School C. E. Keilermann

Local Papers, Newsy Notes and Xmas Bazaars

Scrappy items from 1902 include holiday notices, shop ads, and social news. Children mourn an infant burial at Troy cemetery while Christmas gifts recommendations appear from Catt Heinecke cigars to J H Stien Hans Housefurnisher stock. Business ads call for loans, a real estate pitch, and a clerkship shift as schools announce holiday closures and a Court of Honor election lists officers.

Tae Cat Epw. Hriecke J. H. Stienhans Hamer Troy Katherine Bour T. Sims New South Cer M. F. Auwarter Wm. H. Wild Chaucel Sarah Dunstan V. C Amela Miller P. C Sarena Mary A. Smit Urer Mary E. Covroy Mary Davis Bertha Thomas Fred’ © Bell F. W. Braner

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