Troy Aids Orphans Society Seeks Homes in County
Rev J N Dewel of White Hall Orphan Home Society visited Troy to recruit families for placing homeless children. Last year the society placed 21 children across 17 counties at a cost under $100 per child, with Madison County giving $206.10 and Troy $28.85. The group reports no debt and plans to expand with new assistants next year.
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J. N. Dewel
White Hall
Orphane’ Home Society
Dewell
Orphans’ Home Society
Madison County
Troy
Bollman Co Quits Hub. Edwardsville house closed
Bollman Mercantile Co ended operations at its Edwardsville shop last Saturday. Remaining stock was divided between the two other Bollman houses in Edwardsville and Sorento. President Bollman plans to split time between the two stores and other ventures as the firm dissolves. A new firm, Model Department Store Co, incorporated with $25 000 capital, will occupy the Bollman building and pursue general merchandise. Board of Directors includes Samuel L. Fox Joseph Hotz J F Stillwell H P Hotz W L Hadley C W Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollman Mercantile Company
Edwardsville
Sorento
Bollman
Model Department Store Company
Joseph Hotz
J. F. Stillwell
H. P. Hotz
W. L. Hadley
C. W. Terry
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold In Local Drugstore
Advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pain from cuts wounds burns and piles. It claims quick relief and calls it the best salve on earth for piles, priced 25 cents at S Kingston druggie.
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S. Kingston
Mrs John Norbury Dead at 18 in Cook's Addition
Mary Elizabeth Norbury wife of John Norbury of this city died at 9 15 this morning at her home in Cook's Addition from puerperal fever after a brief illness. She was 18 years 11 months and 15 days old. Funeral set for Sunday at 1 30 PM from the family residence to St Jerome's Catholic church with interment in Troy cemetery. The obituary will be deferred to next week. Also advertisement for Hicks Almanac 1904 and Word and Works publishing notices pasted in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth
John Norbury
Cook
Troy
J. W. Cook
John Canan
St. Louis
M. Kuntzmann
Katie Vohswinkel
H. Vohswinkel
Martha Albrecht
Collinsville
Vetter
E. R. Deimling
J. G. Schoeck
Chicago
Chicago Veterinary College
Donobo
W. W. Barnsback
Edwardsville
E. H. Bale
Glen Carbon
W. H. Hate
M.F. Rodan
St. Louisa
I. J. Mills
Corine Douglas
Frances B. Taylor
E. H. Schwarz
KE. W. Donoho
B. S. Donoho
Edwardaville Intelligencer
Eva'Renfro
Verna Williams
Frey
C. H. Nash
School Adopts Resolution Over Pupil Death
The Sylvan Hall school in Pin Oak township adopted a resolution on the death of Hubert A. Smart, a pupil. The vote expresses sympathy to his mother and sister and notes the loss as a link in the chain of friendship that cannot be replaced.
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Sylvan Hall School
Pin Oak Township
L. P. Wetzel
Hubert A. Smart
Tae Cart
Hubert
Pleasant and Most Effective Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Testimony
A decayed 1902 letter from J Chambers editor of the Liberty Vindicator testifies to Ballard's Horehound Syrup as curative for coughs and related illnesses. The missive, dated December 25, endorses its effectiveness for families and individuals seeking relief.
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Liberty
Texas
Ballard
Social and Personal Notes From Edwardville Era Gala
Mrs George Liebler hosted a Monday party at Rieder's Opera House in honor of her birthday with Rex Orchestra providing dancing music. Several local residents and visitors from St Louis and nearby towns appear in the social roster, including Miss Grace Kingston and Dr J G Schoeck, with multiple returns and visits noted around Edwardsville and nearby communities.
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George Liebler
Liebler
South Side
Rieder
Opera House
Rex Orchestra
T. C. Moser
Highland
J. G. Schoeck
St. Jacob
Grace Kingston
St. Louis
Emil Droll
Frances
Rev Osborn May Return To Troy Baptist Church
After weeks of doubt the Rev James Osborn may resume as pastor of the Troy Baptist Church. Osborn recently asked to be announced as called again, preferring Troy over Hutsonville, and his return is seen as securing church progress and stability for another term.
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James Osborn
Baptist Church
Osborn
Hutgonville
Troy Church
Troy
Constable Buckley Captures Fugitive on New Year’s Day
The Edwardsville Intelligencer reports Constable J W Buckley chased down Silas Scott in Troy after noon on New Year’s day. Buckley had carried a warrant for six months and persuaded Scott to accompany him to Edwardsville. Scott and his brother had previously attacked Henry Bradley on St Louis Street that summer. Monotain Tea advert claims indigestion relief.
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Edwardsville
J. W. Buckley
Troy
Silas Scott
Mr. Scott
Scott
Henry Bradley
Ribbona
St. Louie Street
Donk's Mine Scene Of Two Accidents
E. C. Overman employed at Donk Mine suffered a severe noon accident while cutting near two entries. A slate fall dislocated his left ankle and fractured the right thigh. He was removed to his home and treated by Dr. Braner with expected recovery. Berna Chalero, Italian miner, sustained heavy bruises from a windy shot. no bones were broken and his condition is serious but improving.
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E. C. Overman
Donk
F. W. Braner
Berna Chalero
Donk’s
School Board Minutes Trov Ixt January 8 1904
Regular session presided by J E Hindmarch with Shadwick Harding Cook Donoho Mantle present Absent Hollis Minutes read and approved Finance reports list several teacher salaries and janitor and coal bills Principal Thurston reported school condition. Board approved bills and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donk Bros. Coal Co
Coal Consolidated Coal Co
Coal Tre Weeney Cau
Charles McKittrick
Shadwick
Harding
Donoho
J. E. Hino Maxrco
R. H. Mane
Church and Society and Upcoming Events Notices
Rev Sefton will fill his appointment at the Presbyterian church tomorrow both morning and evening Rev Vandaveer to fill at the M E church tomorrow morning and evening A revival begins Monday evening at St Jacob M E Troy charge and continues indefinitely A Ben Hur presentation with a tereoptican and moving pictures will be in the Presbyterian basement Wednesday evening January 27 under German Evangelical auspices A good evening is promised This is a departure from usual church amusements Co W Bellamy a Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman writes I stuck to my engine though in pain I recovered after Electric Bitters Strong relief promised by S Kingston 50 cents Pay day today for Donk Bros Coal Coke Co employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sefton
Presbyterian Church
A. Vandaveer
Reguar
M. E
St. Jacob M. E
Troy
Ben Hur
German Evangelical Church
Co. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
Asal
S. Kingston
Local Notes Offer Little Verse Of Daily Life And Events
Last quarter moon tonight with sunrise at 7 25 and sunset 4 50. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs John Fischer on Tuesday. Lora Matthews ill at home with rheumatism. Bollman Mercantile Co sells boots and sandals at right price. Dr J E Marsey offers eye care at Krause’s jewelry store. Mrs Henry Wendler improving after appendicitis. R F Auwarter family moves into new East End home. Jarvis Township Highway Board meets this afternoon at City Hall. P M Davidson’s horse died from injuries after being shot. Mrs August Mussman ill with fever and improving. Dr Sallee optician at Baird Hotel next Tuesday January 12. George C Moriss’s team ran away. Ed Deimling chased them on horseback. B D Joseph vs Vandalia Railroad settled. Joseph receives full demand. Ice harvesting at Albert Rieder’s pond for BKuntzmann’s bakery. six inch ice. Hampton Montgomery of Bethalto dies in Kansas City at 47, moved there ten years ago to work livestock. Mains to Bethalto burial area, J Allen opening up furnishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollman Mercantile Co
J. E. Marsey
M. D
Krause
Henry Wendler
R. F. Auwarter
East End
Jarvis Township Board of Highway Commissioners
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Troy Aids Work OF Orphans’ Society
White Hall Society
County
Bollman CO
HUB
Optimistic
Rafa
RK. Hicks
Ir R. Hicks
Hick
Prof. Hick
Word and Works Publishing Co
Locust St
Timeapolis Jat
Social and Personal
Roy Rawson
Harry. Langenberg
Julian Schuermann
George Stignhans
Stignhang
Charles Osland
Henry Boliman
Edwardaville
N. Cowen
The
Boliman Mercantile Co
P. M. Davidson
Local Baptist Church
Malla
Berna Chalera
Board OF Education
Church and Society
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke’ Co, At
John Fischer
Tuesaday
Lora Matthews
August Mussman
George C. Moriss
Highland Road
Ed Deimling
B.D. Joseph
Vandalia Railroad Company
Albert Rieder
Bkuntzmann
Hampton Montgomery
Bethalto
Kan Sas City
Montgomery
Kannsas City
J. Allen
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