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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1913
Page
3
Fragmented OCR record shows multiple foreclosure actions and court orders. Names such as Renken Buath, Klein, Waymer, Anstee, and Galdwi appear amid decrees, master reports, and pleas. The text lists foreclosures, amendments, fines, and pardons across several cases, with references to banks, trustees, and municipal clerks.
Voters in Madison County towns delivered results from various municipalities. Early tallies show party turnout and local race outcomes, with several precincts reporting votes and candidates winning key positions. Local officials acknowledge ongoing tallies and await final certified results.
Electa mayor Nelson KH winds treasurer Daniel tr city clerk Prath Gorn police magistrate hole liday alderman Virgit ward revs litewedly in alderman second ward J. W. Taylor alderman third ward kred gerlor
In Troy, an earnest musical election produced a slim total of 285 votes across three wards. Citizens ticket led with a single complete slate, while Independent opposition ran only for the third ward treasurer seat. Official tallies show modest support for mayor, city treasurer, clerk, police magistrate, and alderman candidates amid joking votes and low turnout.
Edwardaville reports Edwardaville mayoral race with Ho Miidga dee defeating Gueltie by 275 votes. Other officers elected include Hobson city clerk Nash treasurer Kebrkest Vornins and Woodo Smitte. Mayor Kyeecher defeated for re election by James Matthews by 8 votes in a heated contest. Caltionville notes Henry Lory re elected mayor by 18 votes. other officers include Schiettinger clerk Tit tel treasurers Kamm and police magistrate Wang. St Jacob reports unopposed elections for I W Adler president Pyeblmann clerk Hufusy police magistrate Spivs and Weidner trustees. Maryville reports papers from People and Socialist parties fielding full tickets for president and trustees.
In Glen Carbon New Douglas Alhambra Madison and Livingston voters chose a Citizens ticket for village boards and offices. Ben Jones became president, H Gronemeyer clerk, and trustees named including Matt Bertino and Richard Liens. Other towns saw varied results with several incumbents reelected and new officers chosen.
The county final exam results announced by the County Superintendent show seven county examinees, with Miss Blova Gebager of his town leading and earning a scholarship at the Illinois State Normal School. The list includes numerous names and scores from towns such as New Dolos and Rockwell, with several graduates from Troy and Edwardsville. Graduation exercises are scheduled at the Edwardsville high school on May 24, featuring Valedictorian Oliza Uoede and Salutatorian Mother Medderson.
The Troy public school board met in regular session on the date, transacting routine business. Reports include the treasurer’s semi annual balance, a grounds committee note on two drinking fountains, and a list of staff salaries and supplies.
Mrs. Sarah Baird visits Collinsville with her daughter E B Watt family. Sidney Sweeney and wife visit parents Mr and Mrs Wm Sweeney at St Jacob. Miss Neil Westover from Bloomington visits Mr and Mrs John Ed Ward. Huttendick and Liermanon visit Mr and Mrs Fred Huttendick in Collinsville. George Deek and Maynard travel from Collinsville to spend day with John Strain’s parents. Henry Hitter of Jalinsville and Ida Dixon of Edwardsville join at Mr and Mrs B Dixon’s home. Mrs Anpost Dierkine and daughter Anna Wischer with Joseph Stengel of St Louis stop en route to Mt Hope and call on Orientds.
The death of Miss Mary Margaret Motu tase clear wees repacted on the freeones reshce near Troy occurred Sunday evening at 6 o'clock after a brief illness. Miss Morgan, 20 years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Morgan, attended Troy public school and Epworth church. She was active in Sunday school and the Epworth League, and leaves grieving grandparents, aunts, uncles, and numerous relatives. The service was conducted at the Troy church with Rev Nickerson presiding. burial followed in the local cemetery.
Dr Kod Prown pastor of the Presbyterian church announces revival meetings with Evangelist in charge. Meetings to be held at Vow and Tea point, starting Sunday morning with services led by Rev Marton and attendance by Rev Martin Kirschik and others. regional conference of the southern Illinois District opens at Mittstedt Wednesday with a closing Monday.
The annual school election to choose a president and four board of education members is set for tomorrow afternoon at the giblie sthot. The event promises to be fair, with only one ticket in the field. Two members will be elected for the full term and two vacancies filled by withdrawal of Talites Boston and Percy Wilkinson. Candidates: President L. W. Sandles. Members Mull Terms Wm. Healby and John W. Waite. Members Fill Vacancies James W. Woster and Thomas Naylor.
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