Deaths of Two Noted Former Residents
News from Vermillion South Dakota reports the deaths of Julius A. Barnsback a pioneer Troy resident and former sheriff. Barnsback at 38 served in Co K 140th Illinois Infantry and later built land holdings in the area. Also mourned is Mrs Martha Thomas Lee Posey wife of James B Thomas who died in Nevada Missouri after a typhoid illness. She leaves four children and many relatives. funeral held at the Troy Baptist Church with interment in Troy cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thomas
Lee Posey
James B. Thomas
Yhursday
Nevada
Deviine
George Shaffer
Carlyle
N M. Kinder
A. L. Kemper
HW. N. Kilingsworth
Macomb
The
Baptist Church
Troy
Mra
George Bhaffer
A.L Kemper
N. Killingsworth
McKee
Edwardaville
Mra. Carter
Collinaville
Dangerous Wound On Farmer Giger Leg
James Giger a farmer near by cut his leg while cutting corn. The wound worsened and required surgery performed by Dr J J Brown and Dr A C Honsh. The prognosis is guarded with risk of bone decay and possible loss of the leg if care is not taken. Optical exam noted later by Dr Stedman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Giger
Giger
J. J. Brown
A.C. Honsh
of &J. Louis
Flath Klausing Wedding and Local Updates
A wedding took place at the Lutheran church at 2 30 pm with Rev L W Dornaell officiating. John Flath wed Mina Wilansine with attendants Adam Flath Fred Faderhake Minnie Kimsing and Margaretta Flath. The couple resides in Pis Oak township and will be warmly welcomed by friends. Hoenig and Lizzie Mann wed in Edwardsville with plans to reside locally. An entertainment event Exershion of the Doeatrick Skule is planned for November 17 at Riedar's Opera House for M E church funds. A coal train schedule from East St Louis to Troy begins Monday with two daily trips and a passenger coach. First snow arrived Thursday signaling a cold season, while a used high grade camera is for sale at the office.
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North Seventh
Misa Sarah L. Mize
Roseberry
Webster School
Normal School
Isaac Cook
Troy
A. L. Jordan
Brighton Pinea Baptist Church
Vandalia Line
Frey, al
Pin Oak
Doeatrick Skule
Riedar
M. E. Church
East St. Louis
Trojana
St. Louis
Ed Deimling
J. J. Brown
Fred Kuhlmann
Aurora Borealis Foretells Snowstorm Hints in November
A reader reports a rare aurora borealis seen during a wind storm on a November night. The description notes red, pink, and rainbow colors in the north and a brief daylight glow in the east, followed by darkness and a forecast of storms, floods, and earthquakes tied to zodiacal positions. An amateur meteor shower is promised for November 14–15, urging observers to stay up for a spectacular but elusive nocturnal display.
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CaLu
Neptune
Jupiter
Arjge
JNJ
August Flower advertised as universal remedy in old pillorial
The piece touts Green's August Flower as the largest selling medicine in the civilized world. It claims it cures indigestion, biliousness, and supports liver function, with doctors scarce and many ailments treated by the remedy. Sample bottles sold at Kingston's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower
Green
Kingston’s
Spain's Greatest Need. Me. R. P. Olivia at Barcelowa
Immigrant resident Olivia of Barcelowa Spain spends winters in Aiken South Carolina. He reports relief from back head pains after using Electric Bitters praised as blood and nerve remedy. Advertisement cites liver kidney purification stomach toning nerves strengthening and renewed vitality promises. Also mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy aiding cattle pneumonia croup and whooping cough with sales by S Kingston.
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Spain
Me. R. P. Olivia
Barcelowa
Aiken
S.C
America
Kingston
Chamberlain
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Cures Shoulder Ailment
Adolph L. Minnerr of Manchester-N. reports his wife found relief from a lame shoulder after nine years of pain using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He tried many medicines and doctors without benefit until the advertisement prompted a trial with one bottle yielding near-total improvement. Sold by S. Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Adolph L. Minnerr
Manchester
S. Kingston
Measuring Party at Presbyterian Church in 1899
A novelty measuring party invites attendees to be measured on a door or wall with three cents per foot and an extra cent per inch. The event, featuring music and recitation, is set for Thursday evening November 23 1899 in the basement of the Presbyterian church with refreshments. An uptown team is seen as ready to act. an ordinance to enforce bidding is referenced.
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Presbyterian Church
The
Baptist Church
Opera House
Red Men Dance at Riegers Opera House
The Kana kas kia Tribe No 126 F O R M staged its first local Red Men dance at Rieger’s Opera House on Tuesday. Attendees traveled from Collinsville and Glan Garden among others, with 106 guests royally fed by F Kantzmann. Wm Axtell’s St Louis orchestra provided music, the event deemed successful and profitable.
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Rieger
Collinaville
Glan Garden
F. Kantzmann
Wm. Axtell
St. Louis
Baptist party measures height at Opera House November 9 1899
A novelty measuring party by the Baptist faction at the Opera House promises music recitation and pleas ure with all invited on Thursday evening November 9 1899. Also includes an ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy praised as a safe cure for coughs and colds available from S&S Kingston drugstore. A nine pound girl was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Norbury on the 18th.
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Wm. Norbury
Fall goods and services advertised in local notices
Business notices advertise watch repair at Awley's and footwear at A Klein's with discounts, millinery at Misa Cora Granger and Mrs L Klein, oysters at Kantaman on weekends, and deli items at Koutz. Dr. Stedman, optician, to visit November 18 at Baird House. eye exams offered. Dressmaking and tailoring taught by Bailey's system. diploma credentials noted. domestic dressmaking lessons promoted.
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Stedman
Louisa
Baird House
Diessmaking
Bailey’s Tailor System
New York
Parne
Chicago
Ladiea
Miss Armbruster
Prize Colt Show at Kimberlin yard by Schultze Bros
Prize Colt Show announced by Schultze Brothers owners of the stallion Noggent at Kimberlin's stable yard on Saturday November 4 at 1 pm. Three prizes will be awarded for colts sired by Noggent. The office advertises a high grade New Home sewing machine for sale cheap. Warning not to trust Forbus McCain Jr for debt. Hunters warned not to trespass on premises under penalty of law by H. Ginpier and Geo Becker.
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Schultze Bro’s
Noggent
Kimberlin
Colta
The
New Home Co
Hunter
Geo. Becker
Local Briefs Preview School, Theatre and Town Events
Local notes report city council plans for Monday meeting and Board of Education monthly session on Tuesday. A county farm sale and cemetery society gathering are noted, with social events including a measuring party at the Presbyterian church on November 23 and the Exercishon of the Decatrick Skule on November 17. A snowstorm, a late morning train, and minor mishaps are mentioned along with local trades, a wagon purchase, a sanitarium trip, a dog bite incident, and a fire at a straw shed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iast
Sehultze Bros. Colt
Hallowe’en
Board of Education
George Becker
Edward Heinecke
St. Lonia
R. L. Dawson
Presbyterian Church
Mia
McMicken
Gottlieb Yungham
Collinaville
Troy Cemetery
Wm. Lyons
Weave
Presbyterian Cureh
George Miller
Mayfield Sanitarium
G. A. Purviance
Troy
Maby Licklea
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Co. K
Price
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Posston
Erge
R. Barreback
J. N. Woodward & Co
Brookante
Iha
Wid-Pfeiffer
Vau B Wild
Annie Pfeiffer
Highland
Charles Voelker
Misa Lesa Zopf
Father Weinecke
Tife
Baird Mense
Byes
Hoenig-Mann
Philip J. Hoenig
Mies Lizzie R. Mann
Collinavilleo
Edwardsville
George Baeraclough
Thia
Thia Onlice
Chamberlain’n
S&s. Kingston
Awley’s
A. Kiein
A. Klein
Misa Cora Granger’s
Kantaman Haa
Nat Koutzman
Mies Armbeuster’s
Dr. Stedman
Baird Louse
Bargaita
L. Kionel
Mier Cora Granger
Forbus McCain, Jr
T. A. Rhearin
Aaron IA
H. Ginpier
A. BR. Snodgrass
Mise Blanche
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