National Old Trails Association visits Troy for road project
In Troy the National Old Trails Association gathered to push a $50 million appropriation to improve the historic road. Delegates from 7 states discussed work along the route, with plans to begin across the line if funds are secured and to complete by the Panama Exposition era.
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Anes
National Old Association
Troy
Steinsdetail
Compress
Washington
Minor
California
Manor
Jeff. Troy
F. K
Ann
Medison Village Club Entertains Informal Meeting
Fragmentary notes describe a village club event with informal discussions and recommendations related to local allocations or appropriations. The text mentions building, a bond or property item, and references to a judging or assessment process, though details are unclear.
Madison Meeting Report Highlights Local Talent
The article notes local talent performing cabaret and providing refreshments at a Madison gathering. Editor McKnight is praised for his handling of the meeting alongside other citizens. The next meeting is planned for Collinaville with further details to follow.
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McKnight
Madison
Mine Manager Assaulted Near Donk No.3 Mine
Mine manager W. Rerick of Donk No.3 mine was attacked early Tuesday by B. D. G. Fries former city marshal near John F. Jarvis place in West End. Rerick fought off using a hand saw, was beaten, and later boarded a westbound train. A warrant for Fries arrest is reported.
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PB. W. Rerick
Donk
BD. G. Vries
Rerick
Frica
John F. Jarvis
West End
Aa Rarick
Fries
Rariel
Rarick
Paine
Madison County courthouse design winner chosen
Robert G. Kirsch of St. Louis Architecture won the contest to submit plans for the county courthouse with a $70,000 project. Runners up were Carl Neisel of Chicago at $7.50, L. F. Stewbe of Danville at $3.50, and Roae & Peterson of Kansas City at $4.50.
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Robert G. Kirsch
St. Louis
Madison ‘County
New Court House
Will Furniay
Carl Neisel
Chicago
L F. Stewbe
Danville
Roae & Peterson
Kansas City
House
Sonnty
Weencetts
Buperviegr Lite
Death notice of Dr William Z Norton native of Troy
Word reached Troy this week of the death of Dr. William Z Norton once a Troy resident who died at his home in Los Angeles California on December ten. He is survived by his wife and one child Willem. E Norton was born in Troy to Harry and Martie Norton and grew up with his grandmother Mrs Sarah Riggin. He learned barbering, moved to East St Louis, ran a shop on Missouri Avenue, then moved to Los Angeles in 1904 for his wife's health. There he worked in a confectionery shop before turning to chiropody and establishing a practice in partnership with Dr Leek in the Title Guarantor Building. He was well regarded in Troy and left many friends. The Civic League met in the basement of an event church.
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Troy
William Z
Norton
Residant A
Los Angeles
Cal
Heeston
Willem
E. Norton
Harry
Martie (Riggin) Norton
Somes
T. A. Riggin
George McVey
Sarah Riggin
East St. Louis
Byron
United States
Taft
Dr. Leek
Pinnee
Society Notes Highlight Local Celebrations And Planned Weddings
A kitchen shower for Amog Hayes and Misa Armedlia Druesnel occurred last week with gifts at their home. Miss Devessel Linen received a shower from the Country Girls' Club for Mr and Mrs Jacob Langenwalter. Mrs Sebastian Weber celebrated a birthday with neighbors and friends, followed by her husband’s 72nd birthday and a lively six hand pi nchel game. The Tom Thumb wedding is planned for next Tuesday at the M E Church under Ladies Aid Society, with a Kansas City director and about sixty children involved. Miss Mary Granopa hosted a party for friends with games and diversions at her North End home. An organization event is planned for Wednesday evening at Braner’s, with Bremklin and Old Kentucky Teiblen sgeriel named.
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Amog
Hayes
Misa
Anna Hayes
St. Joesb
Sebastian Weber
Weber
Midget
M. E
Ladies’ Aid. Society
Kansas City
Troy and St Louis Visitors Highlight Busy Week
The column lists numerous Troy residents visiting St Louis and area towns such as Collinsville East St Louis and Caseyville. Names include Mr and Mrs J E Hindmarch Miss Adda Matthews Mrs A R Horsley August Stein and Rose Wilkinson plus many others visiting relatives, attending events and returning home. A note mentions Ewald Leutscher planning a move to San Francisco after frequent Troy visits.
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Missouri
J. E. Hindmarch
Bt. Lewis
Adda Matthews
Lagi
St. Louie
Meadames A
Es. Jacob
Troy
John, Edwards
Collinsville
Rapp
Dugger
Ind
Gils Crystal
Nannie McKee
Arkansas
Kate
Janet Wilkinson
Miss Rose
St. Louis
James J. Bone
Nokomis
GL. W. Sandles
Hite
Geraldine
Levis
T. Morts
East St Louis
Mass Lulu Uabbert
Jacob
H. A
Walter Hain
St. Laws
Kotdermann
Mr. Leutscher
San Francisco
Cal
Among Church And Society Meeting Notes
The Merry Workers Society of the Presbyterian church plans a meeting with Mrs Igabelle Mize next Wednesday at 2 PM. The first quarterly conference of the M church is set for Saturday at 4 PM. Topics include communion and the Morning of Hope in the Valley. The Call of a letter will be read, and a subscription to The Gall will be discussed for readers.
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Merry Workers’ Society of the Presbyterian Church
Igabelle ‘Mize
Wall
Thes Valley
Oring
Probate court actions and criminal verdicts reported
In this legal roundup, cases include wills and probate matters with partitions and sales decree, several foreclosures, and a series of criminal verdicts. Defendants are found guilty in burglary, assault, and larceny cases. penitentiaries and fines are imposed, with costs assigned. multiple names appear, including Garrett Wilkeis, Gertie Dawbe, James Monaghan, Mary Schulz, Wm H Robfing, Lawrence Nickivy, John Nelson, Pearson Quinn, and Charles Treadway among others.
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Gertie
Dawbe
Guntay Davarce
Harkelroad
Albheda
Barksroad
Mary Schulz
W. Schulz
Partition
Wm. H. Roblfing
W. Nalkampes
Win
H. Robifing
Welkcorper
Lawrence Nickivy
John” Nelson
Ana: Senken
Kramer
Jai
Pearson Quinn
Ideale
Fonts
Pudgenent
See
Art’ Hon
Ystion
Asia Joseph Smith
Hoyt County Jeil
Costa
Aote Penitedtiary
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Ress ‘Club
Medison
Juengrems
Federg
Jdinge
Eee
MINE
W.rerick
D. G. Fries
Kirech
ARE. Sn
WE. Norton
Civic League Iis
Civic” League
Ri TeepntwaeSton
Mies
Mary Granopa
Trina
North End
Mosis
Iene
Dali
Braner
Bremklin
Kret
Gircuit Arid
Marck
Inick Eggtino
Aasumpsit
Jndgme
Iby Confession
Egats
Garrett Wilkeis
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