Fire destroys DeMoulin factory in Greenville
A devastating Greenvill e fire Tuesday afternoon leveled the DeMoulin Bros. & Co. lodge regalia factory, causing losses over 70 000 with 53 000 insured on the property. The blaze started in the engine room, hindered by low water pressure, and soon consumed the frame structure. Employees escaped unharmed as the firm seeks temporary quarters and contemplates rebuilding with city stand pipe protection.
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Greenville
DeMoulin Bros. & Co
Lodge Regalia
DeMoulin
L. D. Mange
Henry & Dagon
Bell Telephone Co
DeMoulin Bros
Helvetia Milk Condensing Co
Highland
Edmund DeMoulin
Centralia
United States
Funeral of Paul Boston Held at Troy Cemetery
The funeral for Paul Boston occurred after his death last Saturday at 10 35 am. Services were held Tuesday at 2 30 pm at the residence conducted by Rev J W Britton of the M E church. Interment followed in Troy cemetery. The ceremony was large and solemn.
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Paul Boston
J. W. Britton
M. E. Church
Troy
Miners' Organization Attends Funeral of Local Youth
A large crowd attended the funeral for James Boston born April 23, 1880 in Washingtonville Ohio. He moved to Troy in 1900, had been an invalid for seven years, and suffered from progressive muscular atrophy. Survived by parents three brothers five sisters and many relatives and friends.
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James Boston
Washingtonville
Ohio
Troy
Sparta
Bone Removed From Leg In Coffeen
Otis Stephenson of Coffeen underwent a surgical operation at Mrs Charles Friesland’s home performed by Dr J J Brown. A childhood injury left a bone protruding and causing pain and was partially removed. the procedure Tuesday was successful and recovery is expected.
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Otis Stephenson
Coffeen
Charles Friesland
J. J. Brown
Stephenson
Fred Aghauer
Dismissal quashes Riggin vs Kennedy Bros lease suit
A local court case involving T. A. Riggin and Kennedy Bros shifted venue to Police Magistrate Hagler. The suit claimed lease violations and money for a boy's labor from about two years ago, seeking 39,000 for fence cleanup. Due to late work, misdated wage disputes, and conflicting evidence, Magistrate Hagler dismissed the case.
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T. A. Riggin
Kennedy Bros
Hagler
Sunday Lid Enforced as Troy Saloons Stay Closed
City council, urged by the Women's Christian Temperance Union, ordered strict Sunday closing of saloons. City Marshall notified every saloon last Saturday of the order, and none were reported violating it. The Sunday lid may weather uncertainly, with many fearing a calamity if disobedience occurs.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Wta
Troy Lhat
Troy
Neighbors Fooled by Dr King New Discovery Claim
Mrs Hva Uncapher of Quover town Stark County Indiana says severe cough and weakness left her bed bound until she tried Dr King New Discovery. She claims four one dollar bottles cured her cough and restored health, with a trial bottle offered free.
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Dr. King
Haith
Hva Uncapher
Qlovertown
Stark Co
Ind
Petition From Local W C T U Appointment of Marshal
Regular meeting of City Council in Troy Illinois on February 4 1907 includes roll call with Mayor Stoie Clerk Dawson and Aldermen Horsley Tlewellen Peterman Seligman Schlimmer Snodgrass. The Women's Christian Temperance Union petitioned to close saloons on Sundays and was referred to the Finance committee along with numerous bills for salaries labor and supplies. The Finance committee reported favorably on bills and recommended payment. The treasurer submitted a monthly report ending January 31 1907 and the council accepted it. Reading of Electricians report followed and the mayor and clerk were instructed to pay for a new smoke stack for the power house once billed. Resignation of Peter Scott as city marshal was read. Continues on page 5.
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Troy
Ita
Stoie
Dawson
Horsley
Tlewellen
Peterman
Seligman
Schlimmer
Snodgrass
Women's Christian ‘Temperance Union
Finance Committee
Elmer Sapp
R. Renfro
F. Milter
L. Kirsch
Peter Scott
Fred Geffen
Brookelde Coal Co
G. A. Purviance
Freien Springer & Buckley
Troy Telephone Co
J.C. Gabauer
E. D. Joseph
E.D Joseph
Special Police
J. E. Hindmarch
H. F. Rucker
Jamber
C. P. Edwards
John Simpson
Rees Llewellyn
L. Figge
M. Wittman
d.Figge
Geo. Morriss
Chas. McKittrick
Kid Carter
Jas
Purviance
Rees Lilewellya
J.D. Btreat & Co
Capen Belting & Rubber Co
Honsary
B. Sebiaman
Treasury
W. Winningon
Llewellyn
Electrician
Schummer
Hornley
Ete
Second annual U M W A band concert at Rieder's
The U M W A band staged its second annual concert at Rieder's opera house on Tuesday evening. Despite lower attendance than hoped, the two part program offered twelve numbers including overtures, marches, tone poems, solos and quartets. Notable solos by Mabel Holliday and trombone by Hol Raber drew strong encore responses while Prof. W. B. Thomas received praise for raising the band’s standard and future plans include a second annual concert at St Jacob Turner hall followed by a social hop.
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UM. W. A
Rieder
Opera House
von Tilzer
Brown
Llewellyn
Andy Felen
Ed Raber
R. L Dawson
Nero
M, Frangen
Roberts
Sae
Daniela
Losey
Mabel Holliday
A. F. Seligman
Baby Blue
Hol Raber
Mias Lieta Vetter
Turner Hall
A Valuable Lesson and Daily Dispatch Offer
John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana recalls a six year lesson with Dr King’s New Life Pills and praises their effects. The advertisement guarantees satisfaction through S Kingston, a local druggist at 25 cents. Dan Prreeman promises daily and Sunday Post-Dispatch delivery and invites readers to bring their job work to Tae Can.
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John Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
Madison County Courts Hear Seduction and Theft Cases
The February Madison County term opened with Judge J E Hillskotter presiding. Numerous minor cases noted, about fifteen involving seduction. circuit court reported dispositions include forgery and assault with various verdicts and sentences, several cases continued or dismissed, and divorc es in chancery.
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Madison
J. E. Hillskotter
R. D. W. Holder
Belleville
B. R. Burroughs
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