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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1908

Page

5

Wind Construction wins Troy Shoe factory contract

The Wind Construction Company of St Louis was awarded the $4,995 bid to erect the Troy Shoe Company factory, the lowest of four bids. The two story brick building measures 40 by 80 feet, to be completed in sixty days, with several related site and utility preparations already underway.

Wind Construction Company of St. Louie Troy Shoe Company Charles L. Awards Stanley Ritcher Henry Stolte Wind Construction Company Hampton Raw. I. Klein Wind Troy Troy & Eastern Sander

Death of Mathias I McQuughey Near Staunton

Staunton Times notes the death of Mathias I McQuughey a long time resident born near Troy Bevender, who moved here in 1912. He married Mary B Bird on January 7 1858 and left a large family. He served three years in the Civil War with Company 1 of the 17th Regiment Volunteers and was a longtime school director and trustee.

Mathias I. McQuughey Staunton Wethias McGaughey Deri Walls Troy Bevender Mary B. Bird Haritages W Martha E Mathias Misegie Samuel Charles John Martha Fo Imimeds Volunteers Wondtiye

Funeral Held For Former Supervisor Of Emphyment Township

He resided here and served one term as supervisor of Emphyment township. After retiring from the busy world, he moved to this city about three years ago. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Baptist church in Worden, with interment at New Hope cemetery. A funeral car from the J. V. 8. left the city at 1 o'clock 6 p. m.

Emphyhent Township eThoe Baptist Church Worden New Hope Cemetery J. V

Among Church and Society in Troy News

Church and social items cover meetings by Mrs T W Gook and the Troy Cemetery Mite Society, revival events at multiple churches, and named ministers. A church teaching position and a fire incident at a factory are noted, along with a shoe company name change in Greenville and a personal anecdote about a medical remedy.

WLC H. Th T. W. Gook Troy Cemetery Mite Society Thomas McAdoo Madden Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ T J. Jones Mf. Jon M. B The Baptist Church Bo A. Heigner N. D. Sweegeyters Ap. Yh L. P. Tenniger Odin Selevriaer Palestine Coek Coening Coe

Social and Personal News Of The Week In Local Scene

The week’s social items recount weddings, visits, and community events across Tavernos Stiney Stock County. Highlights include a Saturday evening wedding with a large guest list, the bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Heston, and the groom son of Mr. and Mrs. Miry James Geratencoker. A Merry Workers’ Society event plans activities at the church basement with displays and booths, while residents like Miss Loubelle Jody and Mrs. J. W. Foster hospitality notes appear. гостей from Collinsville and Troy are mentioned among visitors and relatives.

James Heston Eet Miry James Geratencoker Schott Varesiday St. Kaeph Crartiec Mis Georges Bath Collinsville Loubelle Jody John Ekteidge A. Riggin Troy J. W. Foster Goktie Friends W. W. Carson St. Louis Elzabeth Appel H. V. Renfro Little Daugh

Resolutions of Respect for Sidney G. Smith

A 1908 notice from Amity Camp No. 1724 M W of A mourns the death of Neighbor Sidney G. Smith. The resolution lauds his virtues and service, drapes the charter for 30 days, extends sympathy to his family, and calls for publication in The Call. The document reads as a formal community tribute with religious language and ritual references.

Troy, I Sidney GL. Smith Amity Camp No M. W Smith Ous Dani

Court House Items and Circuit Court Jurors

Circuit and Probate Courts report transfers and marriage licenses. Petit jurors for weeks nine and ten begin Monday December 14. Listed jurors include Arnold Lange Helvetia George Black St Jacobs John Bisgen Marine Fret Maner Alchambra and others from multiple towns. Numerous cases adjourned or decided including damages awards and robberies. Divorces granted and property matters noted with decrees and schedules.

Petit Circuit Court Arnold Lange Helvetia George Black St. Jacobs John Bisgen Marine Fret Maner Alchambra Wm. Patterson Olive Conrad Beck Frank Collins John Bugger Jr. Jarvis H. J. Bettmann John Meyer Henry Wiegmann Hamel Fred Bahranthal Frank Klein Omphehent Louis Richner Charles Wilke A. Windsor Charles Listemann Wm. Norton Collinsville Albert Feldworth E. Chapman Martin Hughes Henry Faust J. W. Bayer Edwardaville Wm. Gusewelly Moco Henry Kelermian Otto Troevel Wim. Bada Nameoki Jesse McKinnie J. A. Dailey Woodgriver

Visit With A. Purvianes Noted In Local Brief

Georgia of near Sullivan Missouri visited the former's father A Purvianes here several days this week.

Georgia Scullivan A. Purvianes

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