Regular Meeting Minutes of Troy Board of Education
The Troy Indiana board met January 4 1907 with President Donoho presiding Members Auwarter Morriss Davidson Horsley Hind march absent Mantle Minutes of prior meeting approved Finance committee presented bills for payment including principal teachers janitor and supplies totaling eight hundred eighty seven dollars and some cents Principal Thurston submitted December report with 320 pupils 16 days taught 4574 total attendance 283 average daily attendance 13 tardies 0 corporal punishment 128 honor roll and a loan of 1218 from W W Jarvis approved, meeting adjourned.
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Troy
Inn
Board of Education
Donoho
Roll Call
Auwarter
Morriss
Davidson
Horsley
Hindmarch
Mantle
H. F. Thurston
Princcipal
I. J. Mills
Maud Renfro
Alice Collins
Adda Matthews
Laura Anderson
Pearl Courtney
Henry Hoge
J.C. Gebauer
Fred Schuler
W. W. Jarvis
Thurston
E. 8
Donouwo
J. E. Hinomarca
First class watch repairs by M Roberts at Kiesel Building
Precision jewelry and clock repair service offered by M Roberts in Kiesel Building. Skilled watchmaker provides restoration, maintenance, and detailed craftsmanship for timepieces. Contact details not provided.
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M. Roberts
Kiesel
Post Office Box Rent Increases Stir Various Cities
Widespread protest greets a January 1st rise in post office box rents in many nearby towns. Highland and Greenville report the changes, while Troy may avoid the increase this round. Local figures note past raises stirred strong complaints, with the Highland Journal and Greenville Sun offering commentary blaming government decisions and poking at the humor of the situation as customers grumble yet keep their boxes.
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Highland
Greenville
Troy
Millett
Highland Journal
A. Leu
Greenville Sun
Cured of Lung Trouble After Years of Illness
C O Floyd of Kershaw South Carolina says eleven years ago he nearly died from consumption. He weighed 135 pounds with a constant cough. After six months on Dr Kington's New Discovery his cough and lung trouble disappeared and he regained to 170 pounds. The ad promises thousands heal yearly with guarantee at Kingaton's drug store 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
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C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
S. C
S. Kingaton’s
New District Game Warden Appointed In Illinois
Louis G. Miller of Belleville is named district game warden by Governor Deneen. The state is split into ten districts. the Madison county district covers nine counties including Madison St. Clair Bond Clinton Washington Monroe Randolph Perry and Jackson. Miller oversees a deputy warden in each county and earns salary plus half of all fines tied to his charges.
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Louis G. Miller
Belleville
Deneen
Madison County
Madison
St. Clair
Bond
Clinton
Washington
Monroe
Randolph
Perry
Jackson
De Witt's Little Early Risers Advised for Liver Tone
An old advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as safe, reliable pills to cleanse the liver and improve complexion. It claims a trusted reputation and urges readers to take one or two doses for best results, mentioning Kingston as a location reference.
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de Witt
Kington
Non Barking Dogs and Quiet Canines Across Lands
A historical note contrasts teaching a dog not to bark with a three year effort to train a dog that does not bark. It mentions three quiet dog varieties the lion headed Thibet dog the Egyptian shepherd dog and the Australian dog. It cites Japan where night barking can lead to arrest and a year of labor as punishment, suggesting many suburban towns would see numerous such arrests if enforced.
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Thibet
Egypt
Japan
N. Y
Where Curfew Should Ring Reflects on Fathers and Home Values
A Blackstone Courier editorial argues curfews fail to curb juvenile issues, blaming weakened home life over bars and temptations. The piece urges stronger parental guidance and home sacredness to reduce boy’s missteps and curb curfew demands. Also includes Mrs Nannie L Saylor of Bedford Virginia praising Cascasweet for infant stomach trouble, sold by S Kingston.
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Blackstone Courier
Lyle
Nannie L. Saylor
Bedford
S. Kingston
Dr King’s New Life Pills Endorsed by Fort Madison Overseer
Mr.3 August Sherpe, overseer of the poor at Fort Madison Ta, hails Dr King’s New Life Pills as more agreeable and effective than any other laxative. He guarantees relief from biliousness and constipation, selling for 25 cents at S Kingston’s drug store.
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Sherpe
Fort Madison
Notice to clear stock and rent facilities
Notice from Mrs. L Kiesel offering to sell off all ladies goods including data feathers caps gloves ribbons veiling velvets silks and notions by January 12 store room and fixtures for rent. Also advertising salve product DeWitts Witch Hazel with box branding and invitations announcements programs and calling cards at The Catz office with samples.
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Catz
Miss Harmount and the Rich Heiress’s Love Barrier
Kadmond Compton recalls a wealthy heiress Miss Harmount and her duenna in a hospital project and a reception. The narrator learns the companion appears to hold influence over the heiress and that the beloved may be the heiress’s companion in disguise. The twist reveals the narrator’s misidentification and a shared secret.
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Miss Harmount
Duenna
Indy
Mies Harmount
Mama CIA
Masentiy
Kadmond Compton
Begging Letter Sparks Charge Over Unemployment Aid
A fragment notes a writer claiming not to be unemployed while addressing a charitable appeal. The lines mention daily hours spent on correspondence and a tone of defense about eligibility for aid. The passage reflects tense social attitudes toward begging and assistance programs.
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Jane
The Cat's Phone Reports Local News Item
The Cat's reporter notes a brief local item about a community event. Details are sparse, but the snippet mentions public interest and a neighborhood gathering with volunteers organizing refreshments. No conflicts or names confirmed in the readable text.
Notice to Hunters on Riggin Property Prohibits Hunting
Notice is hereby given that hunting or trespassing on our premises is strictly forbidden and those failing to respect this notice will be prosecuted. This warning applies to the public highway as well and names several individuals and a few local firms in the restricted area.
A Word of Appreciation to Troy from James Osborn
A handwritten note expresses gratitude and lasting friendship with Troy and its people. It recalls a pleasant stay, prayers for welfare, and a pledge to meet again, signed James Osborn. The notice advertises an Old Time Song Book for 10 cents featuring twenty six favorites and national airs with words and music.
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Troy
James Osborn
Annie Laurie
Galesburg Piano Co
Galesburg
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OPEL
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Charles Helmrich
George Giger
Alfred N. Riggin
T. A. Riggin
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E. J. Steinhaze
Louis Struckhoff
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Moritz Wendler
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George Flath
John Flath
John Cline
Louis Prott
Wm. Kiostermeier
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Albert. Rieder
Henry Muhlenberg
Hackmann Bros
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Star Tamerine Company
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M. F. Auwarter
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