Be gins Second Term Secures Reappointment in Troy
Thomas Millett Jr. began his second term as Troy postmaster after a four year reappointment. The commission runs from January 11, 1909, with Roosevelt and Von Meyer signatures. Bonded at $5,000 with five sureties, Millett has served seventeen years in Troy and remains connected to local politics and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Millett, Jr
Troy
W. A. Rodenberg
Millett
Theodore Roosevelt
George von Meyer
W. W. Jarvis
J. J. Brown
William Schultze
George Liebler
William Z. Vetter
Ife
Thomas Millett
Collinsville
Leta Vetter
Hiet Ixntl
Mrs Lavina Carter Dies at 71 in Troy Area
Mrs Lavina Carter known in Troy and vicinity died last Sunday at her home near Marine at age 71 years months and 20 days. Funeral services were at the M E church in Gilead with interment in Gilead cemetery east of Pray. Born Lavina Hayes near Marine on August 17 1887 she married John Dutton in 1861 and later Henry Wipprecht and Alfred Carter. She left five children and several stepchildren and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavina Carter
Troy
Marine
Sweeny
Gilead
Pray
Lavina Hayes
John Dutton
Dutton
Joseph
John
Albert Dutton
Henry Wipsprecht
Louis Wippreehht
Annony Behovrack
Teachers Quarterly Meet In Madison County Draws Wide Attendance
The Madison County Teachers Association quarterly meeting at Edwardsville drew nearly full membership and many visitors. County Superintendent Uzzell led the opening, Rev. W. F. Sipfle delivered the invocation, and Mayor H. P. Hotz gave a welcome addressed by Edward Criss of Collinsville. The session included routine program items and discussion of proposed state legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Edwardsville
Uzzell
W. F. Sipfle
H. P. Hotz
Edward Criss
Collinsville
Sdbe
Attorney General Advice on City Election Registration
In 1909 the Attorney General advised City Clerk W J Vetter that no law requires voter registration as a condition to voting in city elections and that a primary election could proceed without prior registration. A digest of the Primary Act was enclosed for general information on the law’s operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
W. J. Vetter
Steal
Maret
Springfield
Wok Vetter
Troy
Board of Election Commissions
Ees
W.O W. Stead
Dr Linder to Leave Troy for Greenville Move
Dr EF Linder, practicing dentist in Troy for nearly seven years, will relocate to Greenville in the near future. He has bought the Dr Rosat residence and plans to move mid March, while maintaining a dental office here two days weekly. He will rent if his East End residence does not sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. EL Linder
Greenville
Dr. Rosat
Muareh
Linder
Woburn
Bond County
Troy
Two More Die At Ziegler Mine Explosion
A second explosion in the Leiter nine at Ziegler mine near Aieelee occurred five weeks after a prior blast that killed twenty six. Seven men were not recovered and search parties renewed efforts as no coal had been hoisted since the first accident. State inspectored ordered operations suspended until fires in workings were smothered. The latest blast is expected to delay reopening further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leiter
Aieelee
Kalbeds
Aguiine
Illnesses Reported Among Local Families
Infant of Mr and Mrs George Flath is very ill with pneumonia. Mrs J N Jarvis suffers a grippe attack. Several children of Mr and Mrs Herman Pape are ill. Mrs Robert Holliday is confined at home with a spell of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ath
George Flath
J. N. Jarvis
Herman Pape
Robert Holliday
Board of Education Holds Regular Troy Meeting 1909
Principal Thurston presided as the Troy board met February 5 1909 with all members present except Mantle. Finance reported bills for teachers janitor and repairs. a loan and interest payment to Wray Exchange Bank were authorized. A resolution directed complaints to go to the superintendent and prohibited parents from entering the classroom to file complaints. Superintendent Thurston submitted January’s report showing 343 total enrollment 20 days taught and one corporal punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staty Board
Wines Farmers’ Institute
Edewardsville
Lincoln
Troy
Flof. Thurston
W. T. Statton
Maud L. Renfro
Adisla R. Matthews
Catherine Jones
Board of Educa- Vida
Mantle
H. FS Thurston
Maud Renfro
Mamie Bryant
Alice Collins
Ruth Davis
Addie Matthews
Patti Campbell
Alpha Hogan
Donoho
Kennedy — Bros
Woorl
Elis Burk
Kingston
Davis
Dawsen
Davidson
Wray Exchange Bank
Oade
Anardion
Thurston
Board of Education
Torley
Quiet Edwardsville Wedding Ties Miller to Schaffer
Miss Charlotte Ida Miller of near the city wed Charles H. Schaffer of Hamel township Wednesday at the Eden Evangelical church parsonage in Edwardsville. The ceremony by Rev H Rahm was quiet due to the bride’s mother’s recent death. The couple will live briefly with the bride’s family then move to a Pim Oak area farm. The bride, eldest daughter of the late George J. and Amelia M. Miller, was praised by friends for her quiet demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Ida Miller
Charles H. Schaffer
Hamel Township
Oelock
Eden Evangelical Church
Edwardsville
H. Rahm
George J
Amelia M. Miller
Sheoois
Budy
Farcmerated Aoson
Philip Schaefer
Thane
Pim Oak
Mey
Social news and engagements noted in Troy area
A long list of social visits and engagements from Troy and nearby areas is reported. Miss Edna Donk’s engagement to Mr. August Erker is announced in St. Louis circles. Numerous residents, including A Mayer, Clara Prost, Henry Kuntzmann, George Dressel, Wm Preston, Charles Voelker, Joseph Healey, George Kiesel, Adolph Meyer, J G Gaskill, Mrs. Jonnie Marsey, H V Renfro, Mrs W W Jarvis, Miss May Berthun, John A Agnell, and others, are listed for visits, trips, and social gatherings in St. Louis, East St. Louis, Collinsville, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Donk
Edmond GC. Donk
St. Louis
August Erker
A. Mayer
Clara Prost
Marine
Troy
Henry H. Kuntzmann
George Dressel
St. Jacob
Wm. Preston
Stubblefield
Charles Voelker
Joseph Healey
Weesday
George Kiesel
Adolph Meyer
Fred Clare
East St. Louis
J. G. Gaskill
Collinsville Siurary
Jonnie Marsey
Greenville
FL W. Brance
H. V. Renfro
Sullivan, Mo
G. A. Purviance
W. W. Jarvis
W. C. Seela
May Berthun
Cal- Hinsville
John A. Agnell
Nuldie
Uaglee
Louis
Fred Paouseh
Martha Woristan
PLAL
Davidson
East St
Bred Tlein¢Zetman
M. Hoppe Ai
Bo. Bo Watt
Collinsville
Charles Watt
Church and Society Notes From Troy Area
The Pratenverein of the Geran Evangeliea church will meet in the church at 2 o'clock this afternoon. The Merry Workers of the Presbyterian church will meet Mrs. Dossie Tarvey at 22300 o'clock next Wednesday afternoon. The W. G. U. will hold a workers' meeting next Tuesday afternoon at Yoovehocha the home of Mrs. Thomas Morgan in South Mil. Those who wish to attend are welcome. Rev. Lawrence Smith of Belleville, presiding elder, has started a movement to establish an orphanage in the Lebanon district including Troy. Presbyterian ladies plan a Washington’s birthday entertainment and box lunch in the church basement. All ladies are invited to contribute. Ren oh G. Wright of Greenville, longtime pastor of the Collinsville church, has resigned to devote himself fully to the Greenville charge after twenty-five years serving Greenville and Collinsville. The annual conference of the BrongeHiedl Lutheran pastors and teachers of the Okawville district met at Mascoutah, with Rev. Frederick Von Strohe presiding and Profs. Kellerman and Rohreiner of this city attending. The conference considered plans for the 1910 gathering in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratenverein
Geran Evangeliea
Presbyteria Climrch
Mis
Dossie Tarvey
Yoovehocha
Thomas Morgan
South
Mil. AQ
Lawrence Smith
Belleville
Lebanon
MLB
Ehurch
Troy
Presbyterian Church
Washington
Chevehurch
Ren Oh G. Wright
Greenville
Collinsville
Wright
Okawville
Mascoutah
Frederick von Strohe
Kellerman
Rohreiner
Madison county grand jurors named for March term court
Grand jurors for the March term of the Madison county circuit court were selected, listing names and hometowns. The last report notes various case dispositions across Criminal, Law, and Chancery divisions, including guilty verdicts, fines, prison terms, dismissals, and custody decrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Circuit Court
LD. FF. Manhardt
Helvetia
Perry Clayton
Saline
A. B. Rockwell
Lees
Wine Trange
New Douglas
John Hochuli
St. Jacob
Jacob Steinkoonia
Marine
August Abert
Alhambra
Herman Pichter
Olive
Arch Walker
T. Baird
Pin Oak
IT. C. Neuhaus
Himel
Michael Long
Omphehent
G. W. Blake
Collinsville
Adolph Nol
Edwardsville
Michael Nunaber
Ft Russel
J. W. Kennedy
Mamecki
Leonard Worhn
Chouteau
W. ©. Wider
Woodriver
Frank Slanker
Fosterbure
T. F. Leyden
Venice
Chas. Trabue
Alton
W. L. Waters
Godfrey
Probate Proceedings From Hillskoter Court
Probate entries show inventories presented and approved for deceased Siren Goedaik and Martha Hoehtt. Filed records list Sera EF Rodgers as deceased with approved inventory. Henry Denaklson Jr., a minor, appears in the case. Continued on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dol Fy Hillskotter
Siren Goedaik
Martha Hoehtt
Sera EF. Rodgers
Henry Denaklson, Jr
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Nodenberg
Stesion
County
Trey
DR. Linder
Ziegler
Thurstowm
J. M. Davistson
George Torsley
J.C. Hollis
I. L. Dawson
Balka
J. A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
Dr. King
Mark Wwanney
Catherine Becker
William Clayton
John Clayton
Finn Simon
Edward
Emma Clayton
Fred Simon
Charles Ginad
Albert Rieder
Marine Road
Sr. Webb
Solomon Morgan
Katie Athinisaan
Slippal
Bebheville
Jan
Bown
Deentur
Bony Maton
Troy Lodge
Sanuel Clayton
Doak
Maryville
Margaret Jones
Callinsville
St. John's M. B. Church
Frederic H. Knight
Royal Neighbors of America
Odd Fellows
Traunse Fera
Inse
Willis Dew
Coats
Wm. Daey
Chester
Frank Cavin
Eosin Owens
Mhinois
Wilson Weeks
BBC
Carl Albart
Consolidated Gent Co
Sani
Evar Andreis & Crandall
George Angeon
Chancery
Louisa Bnieke
Wenry Engeke
Netrie ME
Yore
Deeree
Peark Ob
Biilds
de Re
Minnie Selaows
Sehau
de Vores
Basie Bere
Agnust Mere
Jonnie Thamphrey
G. ON
Tumphrey
Divores
Eustody
Carvie Peterson
Edward Peterson
Vere
John Schroth
Catherine Sehrath
Marrtha Dekorest
Ednar DePervet
Odiveres
deGakoy
Ope Pellate Court
Hisaniss
May Anderson
Tans Anderson
James Pollard
Mageto Mallard
Dora Mason
Walter Mfrsen
Baildine
Lath
Charles Osborn
Russell Desatoert
Nettie Deardott
Lillian FE
Baytreon
Ve LE
Aulersamy
Aie Vorees
Leda T Madow
Magision
Clinton Swafford
Ada Swafford
Georgia Kimilter
Kitganiler
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