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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
6
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Frederick Brunworth, born May 18, 18XX in Germany, emigrated to America at age eight. He lived in Ridge community, Troy, Edwardsville, Hamel township, and Straugburg Shelby county before settling in Edwardsville. Married to Annal Mardbeck, he was a carpenter and Lutheran, survived by widow, six children, and a 92-year-old brother Henry Bravworth of Worden.
Thieves struck the St. Louis Troy and Eastern and Mineis Terminal offices at Troy Junction last Sunday night and stole brass car Journals worth about 200 dollars. James Foster, foreman for the Troy and Eastern, found the offices ransacked Monday morning. A pursuit traced the loot to a nearby automobile and a hand bar robbery near the 416 Belt Highway and Van Daite railroad track. Frank Thorney, wounded, was found later, and Pete Pierney was abducted from Maryville by three men at gunpoint. Roads men are investigating with Maryville altercation noted. no major developments yet.
A Christmas program by the Adventists of MN and Sunday school events promise carols trees and treats for scholars. St Pauls Evangelical and German Evangelical churches host Christmas Eve services next Friday with large trees and distributed gifts after the program. Rev Frank L Tyarnult will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and other regular appointments follow.
The marriage of John H. Voelker and Miss Mary Schotemeler, two well known Troy residents, took place Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Edwardville. The ceremony was conducted by Rev J R Sager, a quiet affair witnessed only by Sager family members. Afterward the couple visited relatives in Edwardsville and St Louis before returning to their new home in the East End of Troy. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Schotemeter Sr, and the groom is the son of the late John Adam Voelker, the Jarvis Township tax collector. Both are popular young people with many friends and good wishes.
Troy Illinois December 3 1916 the board of education met in regular session with President Dawson and members Watts absent. Naval formal opening noted. Minutes approved. Buildings committee approved storing cupboards for rooms 1 3 and 4 with minor window alterations. Finance committee reported favorable on salaries for principals teachers janitor librarian and staff totaling about 9 000 with additional supplies and miscellaneous charges. Principal Oliver November 1915 report shows 104 pupils enrolled 1463 females 172 honor roll with 21 days taught and 277 average daily attendance. The board accepted the reports and closed for holiday week.
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