Springfield to Get Major Electric Line Terminal
In a lengthy report detailing plans for a new electric railway corridor, Springfield officials and regional engineers discuss routing via the South Grand and Eleventh streets lines. Key figures include Anderson of the local company, Skillman, Owen of the Boringhida Central Dinoig firm, and O. S. Hays, with offices in St Louis. Contracts are expected to be signed soon, and estimates prepared for track use and line preparation. The project, allied with English and Irish interests, sparks renewed optimism for the city’s transportation capacity and economic growth.
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Lieka
Pentral
Springfield
Springfleld Licht
Anderson
A. 'C. Skillman
M. D
Boyth
Hays
Springfield' & Centro Aliioa Company
Plana
PDE Jess
Presigent Smith
Qheanstown
Treland
England
Pt Bt. Lonna
Enthusiastic Cumberland Road Convention Reports Meeting Notes
A detailed account of the National Cumberland Association gathering in Collinsville and East St. Louis. J. A Yates and others named as local presidents. A O Gallen chosen treasurer. Next meeting set for Littlefield. convention features included speeches by B J Robusen and Jesse Taylor, plus music.
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Collinsvilly
Mecca
al Dark Road
St. Louis
Spring, Field
Chicago
Thaussind” ‘Shegin
National Cumberland ‘Association
Springdlela
Chisago
View
Criven
J. A Yates
Qol- Unaville
Win. Holtgereve
Maryville
L. Db. Lawnin
Edwerdeville
A. 0. Gallen
Collinisville
Treaeurer
Litclefield
the Provident
C. W. Torry
Edwardsville
National Cumberland Aevociation
George
M. LeCrone
Liffingham
B.J. Bobusen
Koch
Guy Kneedler
Colimagille
J. M. Lowe
Kensas City
Pressidne
National Oid Trails Association
C.,w. Terry
East St. Louie
Gumberland Assasseblon
Troy Public Schools Board Minutes and Budgets
The Troy Public Schools board met December 2, 1912, approving minutes, bills, and a fountain payment. Principal Qyer reported November enrollment 307 with 196 on honor roll, 40 tardies, and 10 punishments. The meeting authorized holiday closure and discussed compulsory education enforcement. A separate notice announced a photo partnership and Meeker broom factory sales in the area.
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Troy
IAE
Ceeniur
Edu
Troy Public Schools
Sandles
Clirk Goulby
Snodgrash
Wild
House and Grounds Committee
Finance‘ Committee
W. L. Oliver
Ming Idell Bryant
Mamie E. Bryant
Ethel Morriss
Misa Eva Rentro
Grace Davia
Catherine Jones
Sarah Wilkinson
Adda Catthuws
Tescher
Louis Schultze
Gites
Ruant
Snodgrass
Rouben
Furnkoe Aupplica
Troy Telephone Co
Qiyer
Oliows
Grand ‘Hotel
Nore Poral
Goalby
Pringital Oliver
Snodgrany
Trugnt
Gaica
Boodgrkas
L.W. Sondles
Special Offer for New Subscribers in The Oat Ad
A brief 1913 era advertisement promises a special subscription inducement. New subscribers receive a cent from this date to January 1 1914 for one dollar in advance, promoting early payment and continued service.
Local Social Roundup of Visits and Guests
A busy weekend with residents traveling to St Louis and Cairo. Mrs George Wiltmann, Miss Lydia Barnes, Miss Emima Snow and many others hosted and visited relatives, while Mr and Mrs John Edwards and Constance joined St Louis visitors. John Meier, now a Cairo blacksmith, spent days in Troy visiting friends and relatives.
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John Wildatf
Wild
St. Laois
Marin Keck
Belleville
Daniel Carter
Peter Frongen
Mpong
Bt. Louis
Eliza Meiners
Son Arthur
St. Louie
Will Johnson
St. Louis
Mabel Hollidas
Lowig
Ae Jerry
Metarroll
McA Frater
Oxia
Paul Gerling
Middes
Lydia Gerling
Did Foonie
Cramer
Louis
Kate Darker
Boul
RK. Deimling and
Faimily
John Edwards
Sullivan
George
Wiltmann
J.J. Brown
Witourton
Okla
Bessie Huston
Vain
Cairo
Troy
Salativeraru
Uerold Lochhinstein
Immaculate Conception Feast and Church Conference
The Troy M. B. church calendar notes the Immaculate Conception feast observed last Sunday. The quarterly conference is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2:30. Communion services will be held Sunday evening with Rev Lawrence Smith and Pastor Brow delivering sermons on sin and the path of righteousness.
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Dlida Launiy
Artemis
Troy M. B
Lawrunes .Smith
Buih Murtings
Brow
Water shortage felt as stocks dry up in Troy area
Troy faces a growing water famine with Brookside and Union Policy Co suppliers suspending operations due to lack of water. Dook imine wag idle, though water is arriving by tank cars from St. Douiy to service boilers. Wells are dry, stock not yet distressed, but farmers fear future supply as drought persists. Bucklen's Arnica Balve advertised for skin rashes and injuries.
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Troy
Brookside
Ming and
Union Ppicy Co
Ercumery
St. Douiy
Last Call for Children's Letters to Santa Claus
The message urges children to send their letters to Santa Claus by the final issue date. It notes a special Christmas appeal and reminds readers of the deadline for inclusion in the publication.
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Ranta
Claus Whiph
Daogmber
Unclear legal plea amid fragmented case notes
Fractured OCR text shows multiple names and disputes including complainants, defendants, and guardians. Mentions proceed ings, deceased claims, and bond items with amounts such as 29.10 and 160.50. Reading lacks coherent events or outcomes.
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Iki
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Public School Library
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