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Newspaper
Troy Troy Times
Location
Troy, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
4
Many residents visit Troy and surrounding towns this week. Notables include Winkler Bol ton of Owensboro and Bloom ington visitors, Davis and Varner family stays, and the Mansfield circle at parish events. Local businesses report brewing developments and a planned sale while marriages, anniversaries, and travel to Louisville Hartford Evansville and Cincinnati mark a bustling period.
The Troy township schools announce the teaching staff for the coming year. Listed are Marnie Collins, Nell Little, Lillian Steinsberger, Julia M. Cassidy, Mary Jones, Mary Marrin, Maud Marshal, Hattie D. Winchell, Edna Patrick, Maggie Meunier, Grace Howe, William Burk, Benton Carter, Ed A. Hemphill, and Sam J. Reup Jr., Trustee.
Mrs. Maria Gross died at her daughter Reinacker's Ferdinand home after a lingering illness. Her remains were taken to Hutt for burial. Funeral services by Rev. Meyers at the Catholic Church were followed by interment at a nearby cemetery. A German native, she was 77. two sons and four daughters survive: Thomas Gross Huff Georges Gross Dale Mrs. Mary Boycat Louisville Mrs. Lizzie Russ Ferdinand and Mrs. Katia Reidacker Ferdinand and Mrs. John Friedél Huff.
At last Friday night’s town board meeting permission to use Main Market Harrison and Franklin streets for a street fair was granted with conditions. Gambling or immoral shows are barred and no street may be totally blocked. Promoters are negotiating with carnival firms and a best candidate will likely be contracted. No date set yet but framing suggests early September.
The Perry County Institute convened at the Cannelton Court House with teachers and visitors in festive dress. Elson of Athens Ohio spoke on Human Bondage and American politics while Dr K B Bryan of Franklin College lectured on Psychology. Robert J. Aley addressed topics for the coming year as Master Wilbur and Dela Hunt led music. The audience praised the program and awaited Friday’s curtain for a final chapter.
John Kluesner sixteen son of Frank Kluesner died Wednesday afternoon on Frank Voges farm. A threshing outfit used to thresh wheat caused the fatalities when crew tampered with the engine and an accidental throttle caused the machine to mash him between engine and separator. He died six hours later. Funeral held Thursday at St. John's cemetery near Bristow.
The Economy fruit jar is highlighted at Baertich's during the Rockport Fair from August 16 to 21. Local shoppers anticipate a special display and potential fair pricing.
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and assistance during the illness of our beloved relative Mrs. Mary Frances Protsman. Special thanks to Rev. Daniels and the givers of flowers. Wim. H. Protsman and family.
The Sun Brothers Greater Progressive Shows bill a full day of entertainment in Pell City on Thursday August 19 featuring a main program titled Triumph of Arsenic marvels with acts like The La Pasque Troupe Tremplin Triple Bar and Avallon troupe. The animal department expands the exhibit while a trio of detectives travels with the show to aid local authorities and ensure orderly conduct.
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