Maryville to Troy Electric Line Expansion Plan
Articles filed in Springfield show Troy and Suburban Railway Company intends to build a three mile line from Maryville to Troy in Madison County. Incorporators include L. C. Haynes J. M. Bramlette T. W. Gregory M. W. Schaefer and James A. Farmer. Project aims to extend the East Side system toward eastern county points. expected visit by C. M. Clark of Philadelphia to settle the long standing question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Troy
Edwardsville
Springfield
Troy & Suburban Railway Company
East St. Louis
Madison County
L. C. Haynes
J. M. Bramiette
T. W
Collinsville
Egat Side Aystem
Haynes
Bramlette
East
Siege and Fall of Atlanta Hidden in Calico House
The Calico House in Atlanta Georgia once hosted Gen Sherman and Lincoln’s thanks and was sold to the First Methodist Church of Atlanta for hospital use. Surviving Co rr 9th Illinois Infantry men in the city will remember the building, famed for its thick granite walls built by Marcus A Bell between 1659 and 1660. Bell added color by painting the exterior with pots of varied paint, splattering the walls to create a striking appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Sherman
Lincoln
First Methodiat Church of
Corr
9Th Ilinois Infantry
Walla
Before the Civil War Siege of Atlanta and Sherman’s march
The excerpt recalls Sherman's campaign leading to the fall of Atlanta, noting the 1864 occupation of a church by a federal officer, the evacuation of Atlanta after Hood, and Sherman's return to the city on September 8. It mentions a brigade in the court house square, a band with Sidney B. Jarvis, and dispatches to Sherman from Lincoln and Grant about the victory. The writer, W.d. submits this for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Atlanta
Co. ‘I
Slocum
Hood
Lovejoy
Court House Square
Illinois
Sidney B. Jarvis
Calleo House
Abraham Lincoln
U.S
Grant
W.d
Trojan in the Black Hills and Miners News
TROJAN IN THE BLACK HILLS reports travel notes by Hostetter of Ballard Medicine Co. in St. Louis about mining activity in Lead City Dead Wood and surrounding towns. The piece highlights eastern capital interest in new mines and scenic Black Hills travel between Deadwood Spearfish and Lead City. Also includes an advertorial on Dr King s New Discovery and Dr King s Life Pills with testimonial-style claims and a promotional offer from S Kingston’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Hostetter
Troy
Ballard Medicine Co
St. Louis
Northwestern
Black Hills
Lead City
Deadwood
Spear Fish
F. G. Huntley
Oaklandon
Ted
S. Kingston
King
Kingston
Mothers meeting to discuss social purity at Kansas City speaker
Unclear notice states business men will close shops for one hour in the evening to attend a special mothers meeting on Thursday after noon January 19 at 2 o clock. Mrs Belle Merritt of Kansas City will attend and address the studies on the subject Social Purity with incidents from her work for fallen girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Victer
Margaret Rawson
Belle Merritt
Kansas City
Local Maccabees hive organized in Troy
A new social and social insurance lodge for women, Troy Hive L. O. T. M., was formed at Droll's hall led by Mrs Ey Keleher of Chicago. Twenty five members joined, officers named for the first year, and expectations of strong growth through unity. The item also notes multiple local social notices and weddings in Troy, including Miss Wertha Hagler and Mr. George Hart.
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Ladies of the Maccabees of
Droll’s Hall
Ey Keleher
Chicago
Order
Troy Hive
L. O
Mary Evans
Ruby Shively
Addie ~ Edwards
Mannie Farnsworth
Barbara Schrameck
Ida Sculley
Lulu Bennette
Emma Salter
Mary Neville
Misa Bartlett
Erastus W. Hagler
Coffeysburg
Troy
Klein
Center Atreet
Church and Society Prayer Meetings At Local Churches
English services will be held at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Sunday at 7 30 p m with Rev Martin Daib officiating Rev James Osborn will conduct services at the Baptist church tomorrow both morning and evening His morning topic The Blessed Life and evening Why Halt Ye A revival is planned at the Baptist church in early February led by Evangelist L E Coad with joint Baptist and Presbyterian support All townspeople are invited to participate in the revival planning and moral welfare effort
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Martin Daib
James Osborn
The
Baptist Church
L. E. Coad
Baptist
Presbyterian
Troy Ill Board of Education meets in 1904 regular session
Board of Education of Troy Illinois held its regular meeting with George Horsley presiding. Attendees were Horsley Donoho Shadwick Mantle. President Droll and members Cook Morriss were absent. Finance committee presented bills including teachers and janitor salaries and a Troy Exchange Bank loan. holiday recess slated December 23, 1904 to January 3, 1905. loan of 1200 approved. meeting adjourned.
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Troy
Ill
Board of Education
George Horsley
Horsley
Donoho
Shadwick
Mantle
Droll
Cook
Morriss
H. F. Thurston
Mias Emily Stahl
Myrtle Gayman
Marjorie Weir
Mamie Bryant
Charity Archibald
Laura Anderson
Rhoda Bartlett
Beury Hoge
Troy Exchange Bank
Resolutions of Respect for A W Lindbeck of Edwardville Typographical Union
Resolutions honor the late A W Lindbeck of Edwardville Typographical Union No 354. A memorial page will be placed in the union record, the charter draped for 30 days, and copies sent to relatives, the Typographical Journal, and local papers. Committee: Hartung Spilman Barraclough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Typographical Union
A. W. Lindbeck
Gorepto
Inv
Edwardaville Typographical Union
City Council Meeting Reviews Bills and Licenses
Regular Troy city council session on January 2 1905 approves minutes and bills for laborers and hauling at 1.75 per day. Peterman acts as mayor pro tem after Miller’s absence. Special January 7 meeting transfers dram shop license from George Pickle to W D Coons. Stanley Stock Company to present Driven From the Altar at Rieder’s opera house next Tuesday evening.
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Troy, Inn
Dawson
Cramer
Hale
Peterman
Taylor
Woraman
Miller
Horsley
Worsman
Electrician
Finance Committee
Elmer Sepp
W.D. Coons
Adam Voelker
Iabor
Frank Turner
George Lingner
Jacob Micky Isbor
James Giger
Louis Butcher
James Cooper
Carter
Chas. Cox
Reis & Krieger
Od.coons
Son, Coal Co
Troy Telephone Co
G. A. Purviance
R. L. Dawson
Office
Redehsas Chas
Seiberg
W. H. Hae
Jas. Worsman
B. PF
Avoraman
J. S. Peterman
Troy
Ill
George Pickle
W. D. Coons
F. F. Miter
F. Cramer
Stanley le Comteg
Stanley Stock Company
Rieder
Stanley
Speiled Ber Beauty Had Skin Trouble Cleared by Arnica
Harriet Howard of 209 W 34th St New York describes years of salt rheum eczema and skin troubles. She credits B&Klen Arnica with quick and sure healing and relief from sores and irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Howard
W. 34Th St
New York
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TAN. 2 Surnaaan IS Incorporated
Lawa Troy
Trojan
F. C. Hostetter
Northwastern
Amos
Mias “Della Peter
Walter James
Coffeen
W. Fr. Peter
Thygeoom
Roapoke
Donk Mite
Emily Stahl
St. Liouta
George Hollis
Venice
A. F. Seligman
I. J. Mills
Paul Wendler
Addi
L. A. Spies
St. Jacob
Fred Helmich
Collineville
Pin Oak
Fréd Hampe
Pocahontas
George Liebler
William Busse
Vandalia
Martha Bartlett
Missouri
Church and Society
Regetous Charaoter
George C. Hartung
C. H. Spilman
We. Barraclough
Ge.s. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
S. Kingaton
Tae Cae
Arthur Wilson
Trey Telephone Company
Aucceam
Signia
Talatl Ie
Holuman Meacaanie Co
City Council
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