Brief Bits of News and Gossip from Towns
Newsy notes list local happenings from May 1 with plans for Sunday meat markets and a new time card on Vandalia Line. Items include real estate sales on Center and Park Place, building additions, a saloon lease by Star Brewing, a new Runabout for Miss Bessie Taylor, and an eye exam ad. Also mentions a 55-year walking record, Miners union charity, and a child’s finger injury with Dr Braner attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuntzmann’s
Fred Vorderhage
Madison County Teachers’ Association
Alton
F. E. Linder
Center
Dewey Streets
Krause
J. E. Marsey
O. D
Scientific Optician
Troy
J. W. Garnet
Clay Street
Bessie Taylor
W. J. Vetter
August Droll
Mize
Mr. Droll
Center Street
E. S. Ponoho’s
W. W. Jarvis
William Norbury
South End
Star Brewing Company
Park Place
Robert L. Dawson
Fred. Campbell
Prohibition Convention to Meet in Alton YMCA
The Madison County Prohibition Convention will be held in Alton at the Y M C A rooms on Wednesday April 27 at 1 30 PM to choose delegates to the State Convention and arrange for campaign Hon J J Harris will speak in the evening All who are interested in the work are invited to attend By order of Alonzo E Wixson State Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
U.M. W.A
Edwardsville Intelligencer
William Vanhooser
Troy
Vanhooser
Maryville
Citizens’ Building and Loan Association
Madison County
Alton
J. J. Harris
Alonzo E. Wixson
Lora Matthews
Madison
State of Illinois
Edwardsville
Adda Matthews
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promoted for Many Ailments
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns sores bruises cuts boils ulcers skin eruptions and piles. It is sold and guaranteed by S Kingston druggist. Also notes Easter shoes available at Kleins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
S. Kingston
John Oliver
Philadelphia
Klein’s
School Board Organized in Troy April 22 1904
The Board of Education met in special session at the school building for organization. President August Droll and members Donoho Cook Shadwick Morriss Horsley were present. Mantle elected clerk for one year at 25 dollars salary. Rules adopted from 1900 01. Standing committees are House and Grounds Morriss Cook Shadwick Teachers Cook Morriss Mantle Finance Donoho Shadwick Horsley. Board to employ teachers at next regular meeting with term commitment. Meeting adjourned.
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Troy, Inc
Board of Education
Roll Call
August Droll
Donoho
Cook
Shadwick
Morriss
Horsley
R. H. Mantle
Mantle
Municipal election in Troy yields quiet results
In Troy's three ward race only 220 votes were cast as saloons stayed shut and many voters stayed home. Incumbents Horsiey Hale and Taylor won in wards one two and three respectively, all backed by the citizens' party with opposition from petition candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Arthur R. Horsiey
Wim. H. Hale
Adolph Meyer
Hale
Meyer
J. W. Taylor
Wm. Winter
Taylor
Winter
Citizens’ Party
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Locknar Ginghams Roc
Hamilton Linens
Percale Too
Madras
White House
Rama Silk
Calico
Bollman Mercantile CO
Troy, Ill
John Clayton
Braner
Klein's
City Hall
Ill
Miller
Peterman
James W. Taylor
Cramer
Arthur R. Horsley
Worsman
Wm. H. Hale
Joan S. Peterman
R. L. Dawson
Tame
J. F. Jarvis
James Tarro
Jersey Bull
Chester White Boar
A. S. Joseph
Main Street
L. J. Taylor
W. J. Gebauer
A. Vandaveer
LEGAL
C. E. Ritcher
Soak Brown
R. D. Lone
Brown & Long, Physicians and Surgeons
Odd Fellows’ Building
Kinloch 28
J. W. Garnet’s
Droll’s Hardware Store
Main St
ASSP
F. W. Zanders
Risser Residence
Kinloch 17
James N. Jarvis
June Sallee
Optician
Litchfield
Baird Hotel
Holdener
Collinsville
Dr. Sallee
Julius Peter
Union
C. E. McKittrick
Vandalia
Weatward
Indianapolis
Ethei
Indianapolis Mail
Indianapolis Express
L. Elliott
Ee Troy,Iu
J.m.chesbrough
Ase
T G.P.A
St. Louis
J. H. Styen- Hans
Caivelet, and
Gents’ Furnisher
Illinois
Kinloch
Geo. Liebler
Granda
Grandma
Father
Meaany
Wis
Theazores
Firat-plaas
Sham Figuy
Sampl
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