Death of Felix Droll in Troy After Window Accident
Felix Droll, a well known Troy resident and painter, died instantly Thursday afternoon after slipping from a second story window while replacing putty. Eyewitness Allen reported the fall and Dr. Schott confirmed death from neck dislocation. An inquest by Coroner Streeper found no evidence of heart failure. the jury’s verdict aligned with witness testimony. Droll, 41, leaves Edith Paradee and six children, plus two brothers, with funeral plans pending.
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Felix Droll
Cithen
Lie’ Aquare
Byatanders
Droli
Allen
Vernon Coons
C.E. McKittrick
Forman
Lawrence ‘Spodgrans
C. E. Jarvis
HC. Kersey
C. S. Smith
Died in California after illness
A brief obituary note states that B. A. died in California early yesterday after a period of illness. The notice mentions the deceased's name initials and notes cause as consumption. No other relatives or funeral details are provided.
Word from Former Trojan Becomes California Foreman
William K Norton, a former Troy Hoy, now resides in Los Angeles California and serves as foreman of Cooksey barber shop a palatial 24 chair parlor billed as the finest barber shop in the United States Norton sent a letter with a photo stating he and his family enjoy good health and mild climate He began as an apprentice in Troy and later ran a shop in East St Louis before moving west
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
W. J. Gabauerthis
Wm. E. Norton
Troy Hoy
Los Angeles
Cal
Billy
Cooksey
Gebauer
California
East St. Louis
Stolen Horse Hoax Ends With Rescue At Barn Stack
A horse belonging to Joseph Arth near town vanished during a Sunday scare and prompted fruitless farmer searches. The missing animal was later found buried under straw within a packed barn stack, nearly suffocated before rescuers freed it. The incident, deemed a joke, left owner and police wary but unharmed.
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Joseph Arth
Arthorwith
Callinaville
Purdy
East St. Louis
Letter From Texas Seeks Troy Return Visit After Years Away
A letter from Jake Paton, once a Troy resident now in Guy Texas, recalls leaving Troy twenty eight years ago. He plans to visit and notes that many locals and his father J B Padon left in 76. he will be 46 next January. The piece also promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for rough skin eczema cuts burns and piles with immediate relief.
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Texas
Jake Paton
Troy
Guy
Padon
J. B
Christmas Services Across Troy Churches This Week
Churches in Troy plan Christmas observances with special services Sunday schools and programs. The German Evangelical, St Pauls Lutheran, Presbyterian, St Teromes Catholic, and Baptist churches feature varied schedules including children’s programs, illuminated trees, holy communion, and Christmas treats for Sunday schools, with pastors delivering sermons and festive activities through Monday and Tuesday.
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Troy
H. T. Babnaen
Sylvester
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Martin Daib
McCray Dewey Entertain at Rieders Opera House
Social and personal notes report a lively Academy Dramatic Club event at Rieder's Opera House. A large crowd enjoyed a two part program by academy students and guests, followed by the drama Santa Clara the Second directed by Prof. C. C. Conley. The program opened with the Academy Chorus singing Hurrah for Merry Christmas and brief remarks on Santa Claus and Jesus.
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McCray- Dewey
Academy Dramatic Club
Rieder's Opera House
Atudenta
Academy
Santa Clara
C. C. Conley
Academy Chorus
Santa Claus
Jesus
C. C. Canley
Christmas program at Sylvan Hall school entertains
The Sylvan Hall school northeast of the city in Pin Oak township held an entertainment and box social last evening to a well attended crowd. Teacher Lovia Oliva of Alhambra directed the program featuring songs recitations solos and a drama Santa Claus the Second.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Baptist
MEF
J. W. Britton
Sylvan Hall School
Pin Oak Township
Lovia ‘Oliva
Alhambra
Troy Cases in Court and Local Assault Case
In Edwardsville circuit court this week J R Renfro vs Donk Bros Coal and Coke Co seeks 10000 damages for injuries. A Pedok of Troy sues Elmer Duckett Joe Nunn George Brendie Roy Harris for assault with intent to kill. verdict guilty on the assault but appealed. Also ad text for Kingstons drug store and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure advertisements.
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Troy
J. R. Renfro
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Edwardsville
Moore
R.D. W. Holder
Elmer Duckett
Joe Nunn
George Brendie
Roy Harris
Theo. Gueonewig
Se Pedok
Local notes include births, illness, and civic updates
A community roundup reports Grandpa Stolte in Pin Oak township very ill, a Christmas-tide birth at Henry Horatmann’s home, Miss Tillie Hawke undergoing abdominal tumor surgery in St Louis, and eye exams offered at the St James and Weatero hotels. Also noted are a Santa visit, rising power outages amid cloudy weather, and a candidacy for Madison County sheriff by Officer David Jones. The Italian fraternal Society Sociede Del Cuore filed incorporation for mutual aid.
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June Salice
St. James
Edwardsville
Weatero Hotel
Highland
Pathe Stork
Henry Horatmann
Henry Leuth
Stephen “Pritchett
Tillie Hawke
Mayfield Sanitarium
St. Louis
Miss Hawke
Bondaga
David Jones
Venice
Madison County
Jones
F. E. Linder
Walter
J. W. Daniels
Charlene Ottino
Frank Cabetto
Peter Massoglia
Andrew Danni
Peter Lira
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Shis
Hia
Trojan
William K.norton
Finant Warbor
U. S
Melor
Christ Mette
St. Teromes Catholic
So'elagh
Aaig
Friande
Acadaray
Mare Windia
Rome
Holy City
A. E. Barfadel
Irvine
Roacoe Cook
Ladies’ Aid Society
Joseph Heucke
Capt
I. W. Cook
S. W. Ransom
Collinsville
David Meyer
Collinaville
A. F. Milter
St. Louie
Charles S. Watt
St. Jacob
Home Folke
Laura Anderson
Des Moines
Ernest Main
Shurtleff College
Upper Alton
Thomas Millett
Millett
Margaret Hughes
Jane
Kansas
Grace Kingston
Philadelphia
John W. Hartington
Marine
Pierron
Mra
E. H. Schwarz
Schwarz
E. S. Donoho
Xsidney
Dr. King
Kingston
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