Interurban Franchises and a $1500 Bonus Bond for Troy
A letter from Isaac A. Smith, president of the Springfield and Central Traction Co., proposes Troy gain an interurban electric railway with lines via St Louis Collins ville Troy St Jacob Highland Beav er Creek Keyesport Untoka Kinannonny Oskaloosa Louisville and beyond. It asks Troy to grant a franchise and post a 1500 bonus bond or equivalent stock to start construction, with city meetings expected next Monday. The plan envisions hourly local service, through passenger trains, freight runs, and joint connections at interchanges, funded by securities to build both divisions. Local officials and business leaders are urged to convene a meeting to discuss the proposal and move quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Beutel
Isaac A. Smith
Springfield & Central Joie Traction Company
St Louis
Collins ‘Ville
St. Jacob
Highland
Beaver Creek
Keyesport
I’ntoka
Kinanonny
Oskaloosa
Loulaville
Qeilor Springs
Newton
Marshall
Terre Haute
Springfield
Pawnre
Raymond
Hillsboro
Donnelison
Greenville
Carlyle
Nashville
Pinckneyville
Duoquoin
St. Louis Junction
Smith
Cuy
Vetter
Passing of Mrs Jesse K Meeker Funeral Held Saturday
The funeral of Mrs Jesse K Meeker was held Saturday at 2 PM from the family residence to the Presbyterian church. Rev N D Sweeney conducted the church service and the interment followed at Tygter cemetery east of the city under the auspices of Pride of the West Rebeked Lodge, of which the deceased was a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse K. Meeker
National Road History Recalled by Paris Man
Asa Bber of Paris recalls the old National road from Washington to St Louis and its revival efforts. The road began in 1806, reached Richmond Indiana by 1826 after a $1,000,000 spend, and extended to Terre Haute Indiana. It crossed Illinois but the final leg to St Louis was never graded. The road reopened to public use in 1418 and prior to 1852 served as the nation’s principal highway. An 1800s government appropriation followed a Plainfield Indiana stagecoach overturn involving President Van Buren.
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John L
Margaret E. Hagler
Troy
Henrietta Hospital
Hart St. Louis
Jesus Be, Meeker
Ernst St. Louis
Columbus
Kan
Meeker
Kane Adaline
Lora Miriam
Thomas
Ward
Mixx Syton Hagler
Washington
D. C
St. Louis
Asa Bber
Paris
United States
Richmond
Ind
Terre Haute
St Louis
Ilinois
Plainfield
van Huren
Wheat yields doubled by soil enrichment experiment
A Illinois experiment directed by Dr. Cyril G. Hopkins shows phosphorus on Lilingia soils raises wheat yields from 4.4 to 28.9 bushels per acre. Illinois farmers abandoned over half of their wheat acreage in 1952 with expectations of poor crops, underscoring the value of soil enrichment. Highland Fair opens with a picnic as Troy contributes, Madison County Press Club plans a quarterly meeting at Highland with an auto tour and dinner.
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Etyros
Ilinois
Cyril G. Hopkins
Troy
Madison County Press Club
Ita
Highland
Fair Association
City
Pyatem
Rock Roadain
Announcements from churches and religious events noted
Religious notes cover anniversaries and sermons at St. John’s Uptain Evangelical church, the German Evangelical church in Pinckneyville, and the Presbyterian church. Details include a 50th anniversary celebration on September 22 with Rev. G Pinssmoon, a souvenir illustrated history, and sermons by Rev. Martin Holz and Dr. B. J. Brown. The Roy M K church quarterly meeting is set for September 7. News also mentions pastors visiting from Troy, Edwardsville attendees at a county Sunday school convention, and a river trip for Illinois Kish Commission officials ending in Peoria, with organizers L. C. Jim and Mariny Trewram.
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St. John’s Uptaiin Evangelical Church
G. Pinssmoon
Troy Church
Nameoki
Phasinann
Econ
Martin I Holz
B. J. Brown
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Brown
Roy M. KL Church
Laurence Smith
Louis
Stuaries
Tiinaja
Minois Kish Commission
Charles S. Denern
Kauipaville
Apappine
Mavaga
Peoria
Peoria Commercial Club
L. C. Jim
Marine
John Kildulf
St. Louis
Sanday
Aml
Fred Schuter
Goffinsville
Tansday
Rose Wilkinson
St. Louia
Krteat Santo
St Louis
Thesday Winch Wild Wats
le County
Willamson
Viola Watt
Charles Watt
Collinsville
Henry Hanky
Collinsvitty
John T. Wilkinson
Sarah
St Lewis
Sol Wawpron
Bravat Kenene
George Nendecker
Alhambra
Troy
Pauline Barnes
Kentucky
John McMullen
Callinsville
Richard May
Tennessee
John Kelly
Tomas Hievine
Collinaville
Mary Brenan
C.E. McKittrick
Henry Blixen
Edwardsville
L. Eisleben
Miss Felts
Gebauer Wit Faussy
A. H. Bell
Car- Harville
A. I. Seligman
J. J. Mills
Bertha Bowe
California
Fred Campbell
Bunn
Win. Huxhold
Lydia, Brown
Ind
Louise Geffen
Misa Huxhold
Denver
Colo
Editors Will Hold Annual Outing of Southern Union
The Association of about 75 Southern Union editors will stage its annual outing on September 6th and 7th. The event, hosted by editors from the region, promises gatherings and activities for contributions to the union.
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Editoris! Association
Uinoig
Povalst
Happy Hour to Open Under New Management
The Happy Hour at Hieder y opera house will reopen after interior and exterior remodeling. A photo machine, new piano, and refined music will be featured. Coupons will be issued during the week with a Saturday coupon drawing for a prize.
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Hieder'y
Opera House
Troy
P. O. S to Close on Sunday Postal Order
A Postoffice Department order requires all first and second class offices to close on Sundays except for free delivery areas to minimize Sunday work. Large cities may face congestion. Troy is exempt as its focal office is third class. A new Sunday opening, September 8, will run 8 to 10 a m locally.
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Postoffice Department
Troy
Olass
Social News Notes from Thydona and Nearby Towns
Delightful ice cream social hosted by Miss Minnie Goetz at her country home west of Trey. Beneficiary was Youngs Monplex Society of the German Reformed church. large turnout from Gollinaville, Holleville and St. Louis. Festive decor and a program of instrumental and vocal music. Rev. Martin Hols offered thanks on behalf of the church society.
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Minnie Goetz
Trey
Altair
Youngs Monplu
Gollinaville
Holleville
St. Lowis
Martin Hols
Sunday School Picnic at German Evangelical Church
The German Evangelical church will hold its annual Sunday school picnic next Monday on the public school grounds with games, an children program featuring singing by the church choir, and a supper as a feature.
Probate Court Records from DUNTY SEAT Trainee Licenses
Trainee id marriage licenses and circuit court cases include entries involving Dr. Robert Cofield and Lottie Goier, with city of Venice noted. The fragmented list references probate matters and related court actions in the area.
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Ircuit
Robert Cofield
Dierva
Lottie Goiner
di- Nidims Ve
City of Venice
Set Agide
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Central Illinois
J. E. Meeker
National Road History
Urbana
Waren
Madison County
Mamie
Hazel ‘Mocras
Satlie
Laura Anderson
M. F. Auwarter
Paul
A.V. Marsh
Rodiville Morriss
I. H. Mittendorf
Sagsan
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Collinsvilly
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Court of Criminal Correction
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Hiteher
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Adda Matthews
Warny
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Jodéphine Porter
Pranddwiichte Lorver
George Mates
Jobo Strain
Mand Snow
Eas
Davy
Mabel Stouckhart
Cutherim
Jones
Bihe Morriss
the Kimbertin
May Qale
Marthe Grieve
Misa Beedlyn Willmans
Jagl
Martin Wittmann
Wittmann
Realitas
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Mieses Barbara and
Yelyn
Lulu Schmidt
Misa Baud Hamilton
Tilden Maffley
Miss Hamilton
Wyoming
Libbie Avis
Fanny
Mabel Cramer
Maud
Barbara
Clara
Arn
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Sepp
Edith Preston
Helen Hamilton
Bernice Eckert
Meaddmes
Hamilton
Alsa Ey
Fat Gerling
Charlie Smith
Fred Cramer and
Bill Evans
Sleepy Hollow
Jarvis’ Grove
Charles Mersinger
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
Llewellyn
Branor
Bate
Daa
Wipscott
Ittel
Mary Scott
Axka
Ella
Orderninney
Devens
Big Tiger
Wurde
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B ‘Rendall
Ney Fitchell
Hyers
Tim Ved Eldred
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