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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1903

Page

5

Mt Zion M E Church Dedication Under Way in Troy Charge

Revival of Mt Zion M E church on Troy charge marked by the January 25 1903 dedication led by Rev O H Clark with Rev C S McCollum and Rev J S Hall in attendance. The new building replaces an aging structure amid community support and grateful offerings amid prior crop failures and population shifts. The event featured scripture readings and a sermon from St John 1 14 as the congregation celebrated a successful completion.

Mt. Zion M. E Troy J. W. Deck J. W. Gaskill Board of Trustees C. S. McCollum J. M. Ogle L. B. Harris W. S. Hall O. H. Clark D. D Helleville M. E J.S. Hall M. E. Church Watson, Till Clark Llife C. D. Shuard S.hall

Mount Zion Rejoices in Successful Church Building Effort

The Mount Zion congregation celebrates the completion of a church building project and expresses gratitude to God for the successful venture. The community thanks supporters and praises the giver of every good gift.

Mount Zion

Death of Mrs Blackett in East End at 28

Elizabeth J Blackett died at her East End home on Thursday at 12 05 pm age 28 years 3 months 20 days after a brief illness diagnosed as diabetes. Born in Cornsay England October 9 1874 she came to America young with her parents married William Blackett from Weir City last year. they and their two young sons and three sisters survive. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 pm from the family residence to Presbyterian church with Rev J C Sefton officiating and interment in Troy cemetery.

Elizabeth J. Blackett East End Cornsay England Wm. Blackett Weir City Rock Island Ill Oklahoma Presbyterian Church J. C. Sefton Troy Cemetery

Local marriage and social notes from Troy area

Mr. Fred J. Riebold and Miss Mary Kuntzmann wed in St. Louis and plan to return to Troy. The notes cover birthdays, parties, visits, and social events featuring residents and guests from Troy, St. Louis, and East St. Louis, with brief mentions of employment moves and local happenings. The Rex cigar is cited as a popular local 5 cent cigar.

Rex Troy

Church Society Notices Abound In Troy Area

The Merry Workers meet Mrs Isabell e Mize next Wednesday at 2. The Baptists report baptisms on Wednesday eve. Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Wm Bairds next Thursday at 2. Frauenverein German Evangelical meets next Thursday afternoon. Third quarterly M E Troy meeting at St Jacob on Feb 14 and 15. Rev Sefton to preach at Presbyterian tomorrow. Rev James Osborn to preach morning and evening. Evening reception for new members followed by Revival Harvest is Past. Rev Gordon Hill farewell sermon and departure for Upper Alton. Rev Carlisle FP B Martin LLD Waverly Texas endorses Baldims Horehound Syrup for throat and lung troubles. Josh landed from Pana with failed apron venture and may go to New Orleans. Henry Holt Grove to take a Bien Carbon rib next Wednesday. Our papers are little more than the price of one. Tell your neighbor.

Isabelle Mize Baptist Church Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Wm. Baird Frauenverein German Evangelical Church M. E Troy Charge St. Jacob J. C. Sefton Presbyterian Church James Osborn Jesus Gordon Hill Louisville Upper Alton Hill Carlisle FP B. Martin Waverly Texas Ballard S. Kingston Wm. Lyons Josh Pana New Orleans Dr. Sallee Baird House F. M. B. A. Elevator Company Highland Enly Tilley Kuntzmann Epworth League Mary Lewis Charles Schultze Mersinger Public Square Henry Henry Glen Carbon John Collins Chamberlain Fred J. Barnsback Irene B Bleodel Stack Counsellor Belle Browne Alexander Dumas Young Men’s Social Club Rieder’s Opera House St. Valentine’s Day

Carpet samples on display at Bollman Mercantile Co

Bollman Mercantile Co announces a week long display with Brussel Car pets samples from St. Louis' largest wholesale carpet house running February 2. View the close marked carpets, place orders with flexible hold of 30 to 60 days, and enjoy easy terms with sewing and binding free while retaining Ingrain samples.

St. Louis

Local notes on events and people in Madison County

News notes from The Call cover Valentine events, births, deaths, local business updates, real estate pitches, and social plans. Notable items include a sheriff’s widow’s death, a grand prize masquerade ball, a saloon sale, a county board meeting, and community notices from Fort Madison area.

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