Amicable talks aim to extend electric road to Troy
Town leaders in Maryville and Troy discuss a proposed Maryville to Troy electric interurban. Thomas and Campbell describe route plans from Kohler farm north of Maryville straight west to the line near Troy, seeking equitable right of way from property owners and local support to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Paral- St. Louis
Troy
Kohler
Yeaterway
Thomas
Equitable Basin Company
Thoman
Road development update promised for Troy prospects
Officials present stated they would keep THE Cact informed on the road project progress and hoped for soon forthcoming good news about the development and prospects for Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Itia
Death of John H. Smith A Pin Oak Pioneer
John H. Smith aged 78 died at his Pin Oak home after a lingering illness. A native of Virginia born January 26 1827 he moved to Madison county in 1847 to farm then later lived in Troy before returning home. Survived by wife Maria Smart and eight children James H. Smith Martha Bartlett Wm A Smith Sidney L Smith Alice Giger Itha Sutter John A Smith and Narissa Schmidt plus two brothers and a sister in Clay County. Funeral was held Tuesday at his Pin Oak residence with Rev A Vandaveer officiating and burial in Hagler cemetery under Troy Masonic auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Smith
Pin Oak Township
Virginia
Frederick County
Madison County
Troy
Pin Oak
Mr. Smith
Maria Smart
James H. Smith
Martha
F. M. Bartlett
Wm. A. Smith
Sidney L. Smith
Alice
George Giger
Itha
Gustave Sutter
John A. Smith
Narissa
Henry L. Schmidt
Bartlett
Harrison County
Clay
Thia
A. Vandaveer
M. E. Church
Hagler
Bright Young Life Ended in Ravenswood
Hubert Jones formerly of this city died October 20 at 2720 North Winchester Ravenswood Illinois after a yearlong illness. Born at Mt. Vernon Indiana nineteen years ago he lived with his parents the past years and attended Ravenswood and Shaw's Garden Botanical School winning one of six scholarships. Funeral held October 22 at the Ravenswood home with Rev J W Hall officiating. He leaves his parents and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Jones
Thoursday
Winchester Avenue
Ravenswood
Troy
C. S. McCollum
Mt. Vernon
Shaw's Garden Botanical School
Hia Parente
J. W. Hall
Weeley
Mi Bichurch
Johnéonsule, Iy
Marriages Connect William Taylor and Mary Wittmann
Social notes report the secret May 28 maesure marriage of William G Taylor to Mary A Wittmann at Vandalia Illinois officiated by Rev Montgomery May. The couple began housekeeping in a new South End cottage and plan a quiet future. friends extend warm congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Taylor
Mary A. Wittmann
Vandalia
Ill
Montgomery May
Presbyterian Church of
Taylor
Lucy J. Taylor
Martin Wittmann
Tar Catt
Charles Mantle
Daisy Wallace
Troy
Upper Alton
James Osborn
Baptist
Land
Mantle
Collinsville
Catv
Ladies’ Society of
St. Paul's Evangelical
Family to DeLand Florida for Health and Work
Fred P. Kinder and family plan to move to DeLand Florida for better health and employment with an orange grower. They test Tuesday for relocation and acknowledge Troy friends' wishes for success in the new southern home. F. C. Hostetter of Greenville visits relatives over Sunday and takes a traveling agent position with Ballard Medicine Co. in St. Louis, with the family moving there after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh
DeLand
Fla
Mr. Kinder
Troy
F.C. Hostetter
Greenville
Shamrock Gold Mining and Milling Co forms in Montana
Local investors back a promising mining venture near Thompson's Falls Montana. The Shamrock Gold Mining and Milling Co is incorporated in Montana with 1,250,000 capital. Officers are Chris Busse president Patrick Burke vice president and J W Garnet secretary treasurer. Directors include Busse Garnet Burke Benj Jacobs Lee Sergoss John Feldmeier and Wm Hagler. Benj Jacobs aided securing the property and A C Collingwood of St Louis assists in organizing. Stock offerings expected soon.
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Thompson's Falls
Mont. A
Shamrock Gold Mining and Milling Co
Montana
Troy
Chris. Busse
Patrick Burke
J. W. Gornet
Chris, Busse
J. W. Garnet
Benj. Jacobs
Lee H. Sergoss
John Feldmeier
Wm. Hagler
Revival Meetings Begin At M E Church
A series of revival meetings starts Monday evening at the M E Church, December Sth, and runs indefinitely. Also announced are a funeral society meeting, regular appointments at local churches, a temperance program, and a cooking club organization in Madison county. A local store advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for common injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Troy Cemetery
Phil. Zenk
Madison County Farmers’ Institute
A. Droll
Circuit Court Jury Draws and Docket Summary
The petit jury for weeks seven and eight of the circuit court was drawn with names including J. J. Ammann Chas Brase Fred Duenning Henry Schuler Louis Ruhr Frank Rale Huber Lemen Charles Bauer Fred Meyer George Heeren Frank Sparks Milton Drummond John Fletcher Jr John Maden Ed Carter James Osborn Henry Branding G N Forester Federer Ed Faires J O Renfro Jacob Schuler Mike Hanlon R E Walls Harry Reehiman Jas McDonald John Elliott John Megowen Peter Patten D B H McGrath. The circuit court disposed of various cases: City of Edwardsville vs Wabash Co. dismissed at defendant’s cost. Globe Printing Co. vs E C Haagen J V Marsh continued denied. Wm Schroer vs Federal Lead Co and Rudolph Porter removal granted. Curley divorce dismissed. Lucinda Mathews ex parte bill granted. Morrins vs Geers partition sale approved with $400 fee. Wilkinson vs Johnson partitions report approved, sale by master ordered. Gooner assault to kill and murder continued. Williams and Axthelm assaults continued. Barnes larceny continued. Jenkins assault to kill sentenced to jail 50 days. Brown burglary and larceny sentenced to three months. (Continued on page 4.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jurora
J. J.ammann
Chas. Brase
Fred Duenning
Henry Schuler
Louis J. Ruhr
Frank Rale
Huber Lemen
Charles Bauer
Fred Meyer
George R. Heeren
Frank Sparks
Milton Drummond
John Fletcher, Jr
John Maden
Ed Carter
James Osborn
Henry Branding
G. N.forester
Federer, Sr
Ed Faires
J. O. Renfro
Jacob Schuler
City of
Edwardsville
Wabash By. Co
Globe Printing Co
E. C. Haagen
J. V
William Gooner
Charles Williams
Frank Axthelm
Homer Ballard
Frank Lilly
John Barnes
Baran
Joe DeWaann
Leonard Jenkins
Charles Brown
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Jon’ Froma
Miaryvilie
Dan
Maite
John.h. Smith
Boutley
Kingston
St. Jerome's Catholic
Rieder'’s Opera House
Sig
Moonstone Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
J.J. McConville
George Eckert
St. Louis
George Pickle
Tuesaday
Wm. Brinkmann
Marine
Cart
John F. Jarvis
Squire Phil. Eckert
Carrie
Bessie
Mabel Jarvis
Fred Heintzmann
St.Louis
P. M. Davidson
St. Louisa
Charles F. Stienhans
St. Loula
Loula Mincer
Coltina
A. H. Bell
N. Cowen
Sorento
Boliman, Mercantile ‘Co
Ity Sorento Atore
Shemrock Gold Mining & Milling Company
Wil Develop
Church and Society
Reigions
Baptist Church
Buckten
Iain
Court House
Thore- Bay
Circuit Court
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