The Lincoln County herald., 1871-11-02
Tsoy Of 1871.

the toSn for ~ years pass. Jroy was
Afty.tso years old Sept. 10, 1871, bus
grew very slowly during atty years of 4"
existence. But it began 20 feet the eF-
fects Of tho general prosperity Of the
country end re juvenated with the spirit
Of Improvement, commenced its Onward
march b, building one Of ihe finest
church sdi6ces to be found 10 northeast
Missouri. Any city north Of the Mis-
souri, river may we'll b proud Of her
church edi6ces when they equal in beauty
the First Presbyterian Church Of Troy.
Years ago che "Lncolu Hotel" was
noted for being one Of the best in this
Congressional district. But it had
ceased TO be and as hotels. we're neces
city, the "Laclede" and "Planters" we're
created to supply the demand. Both
are built Of brick and stone, are of large
size and beautiful design, and presided
over by remarkably pleasant and accom-.
modating gentlemen.
The demand for stores could no longer
be supplied Wy altering aud adding to
the old buildings, and seven brick stores
have been erected. They have glass
and iron fronts, and the artistic style dis.
played in arranging goods behind the
large glass windows gives Main street
quite city like appearance. Dwellings,
offices and shops have been remodelled
to supply room for new stores.
The Troy Mills supply four Of the
finest quality, and home market for
grain. In addition to breadstuffs, they
supply lumber to build more houses.
The addition Of large building, and of
machinery, makes the Troy Tan Yard
the most extensive establishment of the
kind in Missouri outside Of St. Louis
and gives steady employment to large
numbers OF workm men. Our boot and
shoe, eaddle, harness and collar, tin and
hardware manufactures, furniture, car
riage, wagon, and blacksmith shops, have
built new houses, and secured new and
enlarged quarters, SO as to bs able to
supply tho immediate demand for their
wares. The prosperity and importance
Of cities are estimated by the number aud
capacity Of their manufactures. Gagged
by this standard, Troy stands at the head
of the list Of Missouri towns Of l, 800 to
1000 inhabitants.
A splendid hall in the second story Of
one Of the new brick buildings is now
offered to the public fot lectures, meet
ings, and entertainments generally.
A now court hnu.e, uhirh ia an nrna
meut to the county, and which any
county might be proud of, graces the
hill at the north part Of the town. The
court rooms are commodious and we'll
arranged and the Offices have firs.proo
vaults for the safe keeping of records o
the county. Standing on the ston'
portico, q person may see come of thu
finest buildings Of our town. And from
the tower a splendid view OF Thousands
of acres Of tho finest land can be en-
joyed.
Our people appreciate the value o
good educational institutions, and some
, years ago q large academy was built. A
boarding house was found to be necessar,
for the accom- mmo odation of students com
ing from distance, aud tho citizens mad
generous gifts of the money necessary t
erect very large and ornamental house
No school of it's class in Missouri is pro
, vidsd with as large, substantial and beau
, tiful buildings, as Troy Christian insti
, tute. Parker Seminary has severa
, we'll arranged and pleasant rooms in tn
5 basement of one of our church edi6ces
The public school building is of bric|
and has several rooms; and the friend
r Of the public school system havo jus
8 pride 10 this, regarding it as the mode
. public school of this county. With thes
B, three institutions Of learning, preside'
, over by nine as good teachers as can b
! found anywhere, the children aud youtl
, of our town are growing up to be sduca
. ted and accomplished ladies and gentle
t men. .r-.r
The number Of buildings erected sine
r May l, 1e69-two years and . half-is .
r follows: 2 churches, 2 hotels 8 stores
r manufactures, l boarding school,
D livery stables, and 23 dwelling houses
Many houses have been remodelled
Careful estimates Of the cost Of thes
o improvements show an expenditure @
Z Sl28 500. MAC.