Popular Pastor to Bid Farewell in Troy
The German Evangelical Friedens church prepares a farewell sermon for Rev. Marten after four years as pastor. He has accepted a call to the German Evangelical Zions church of Mattoon Ill. The new field serves about 15000 people and was organized last December as a mission post. Thirty active members are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Evangelical Friedens Church
Marten
German Evangelical Zions Church of
Mattoon
Ill
Focal Church
Troy
Evanaville
I11
Howev
Fy Gteac
New Baden
Paul Stoerke
Addieville
Tih
Eden Theological Seminary
Memorial Day Observances Marred by Rain
The Troy Cemetery Mite Society held Memorial Day events despite rain that curtailed the parade and grave decoration. Rev A W Alger delivered an oratorical address at the Presbyterian church, with musical selections by local groups and a roll call. The day ended with subdued ceremonies at the city cemetery due to weather, though flowers remained abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Cemetery
Central Hall
Presbyterian Church
T. H. Bell
America
Measra
Mosiman
Scott
Rawson
Dawson
Wm. Marten
A. Vandaveer
A. W. Alger
Srest
A. W Alger
Bloomington
Millard Hafiey Missing From City Home
Millard Hafiey a well known local miner, left his home on Thursday May 26 and has not been heard from since. He told family he planned to seek treatment in St Louis for a tumor. Police informed by his son Thomas Harley in St Louis. family fears despondency or foul play. No word received by the anxious wife and children at Byanaville Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Hafiey
Thie City
Doak
Thie Place
Hae
Thomas Harley
St. Louis
Harley
Wm. Porter
John E. Wood
Salisbury
Jud Davidson
P. M. Davidson
Richard Thomas
Morgan
Mina Florence
Coxville
Ind
David Llewellyn
Collinsville
David R. Llewellyn
Milton Penrose
Colorado
H. F. Cramer
Penrose
Western Railroads
Social events fill Troy area with dances and visits
The Helmich country home hosted a large rural dance on Marine road with many Trojans attending. Henry Gindler's barn social drew a big crowd with refreshments served. Rieder's Opera House offered a Saturday night dance by Joe and Ed, priced at 50 cents, but drew few patrons. Many residents and visitors from St. Louis and nearby towns attended Memorial Day exercises, trips to Lindenwood College, and visits with families. Several locals traveled to St. Louis World's Fair and maintained social ties across Troy and Collinsville communities. All reports emphasize lively social life and local gatherings, with health updates and travel notes mixed in.
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Helmich
Marine Road
Henry Gindler
Rieder
Opera House
R. F. Werth
St. Louis
Joe
Wm. H. Vetter
Miases
Amanda
Martha Stienhana
Mra. W. &. Norton
East St. Louis
James Riggin
Mina Eunice Powell
Lindenwood College
St. Charles
Louis Morrias
St. Louia
Susie E. Hollis
Bessie Renshaw
Valparaiso
Ind
Normal College
John Gaskill
James Ogle
H. V. Renfro
Collinaville
George C. Hartung
George, Jr
Louis III
Christian Hoyer
Thomas Clayton
Ellisville
Peter Gross
Gayman
Champaign
Il1
Mina Myrtle
St. Louis Fair
Troy
Christian Kueker
Wm. Marten
A. Marten
Julius Marten
Wm. Huermann
H. P. Sauer
Wm. Boyle
Emma Huermann
Lydia Moellmann
F. Giese
New Baden
Methodists At St Jacob Program By District Ministers
The Lebanon District conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will convene at St Jacob from June 14 to 16. A large attendance is expected as an extensive program is prepared with sermons and devotional services led by prominent ministers and church workers. The schedule includes sermons, examinations, devotional services, a symposium on The Pulpit and the Pew, and talks on Christian education and church finance. Speakers include J G Harmon W Keisling J T Marken and H Culver among others. Codes: McKendree College President M H Chamberlain and other figures are listed.
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Lebanon District
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Jacob
W. Keisling
J. G. Harmon
J.T. Marken
J. W. Britton
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Margaret Bell
E. B. Waggoner
R. W. Ropiequet
J.B
Z. J. Farmer
W.a.croan
Wil
J. K. Hunter
Theodore Catea
A. D. Lindney
M. H. Chamberlain
McKendree College
Gye Park Disciplinary Business
A. W. James
G. Calvert
G. Calvert Woman’s Home Missionary Society Mra
Elder
Boaz
Ala
Misa Niederhauser
Kansas City
Bloomington
H. Culver General Conference
John F. Harmon
Theodore Cates
W.H. Neil
J. W. Borah
Highland Milling takes charge of local elevator after lease
Highland Milling Company of Highland assumed operation of the local elevator on Wednesday, ending a year under Zenk Bros. The 3 000 bushel corn and 5 000 bushel wheat facility, once tied to Bennett Craft & Zenk Milling, will be managed by H A Canedy who has connections with Enterprise elevator and Vandalia Railroad. Zenk Bros. plan to stay in grain trade and build a new shipping point on the St. Louis Troy & Eastern, adding Troy three elevators and broader markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Milling Company
Highland
Zenk Bros
Bennet, Craft & Zenk Milling and Grain Company
H. A. Canedy
Caney
Walier- Spieu Miling Company
St. Jacob
Vandalia Railroad Company
Greenville
Canedy
Presbyterian
Zenk
Out of the Way Family Uses Arnica Salve
A family in a remote area endures cane accident wounds and burns and relies on Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The local drug store, S. Kingston's, sells it for 25 cents as the best on earth for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Garth
S. Kingston
Commencement of the Troy Public School Class of 04
The Troy City Public Schools Class of 04, eight graduates, held a commencement at Rieders Opera House on Tuesday evening. The event drew wide local interest with decorations in purple and white, a program featuring declamations, songs, and diplomas presented by the Board of Education.
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Thamaulves
Opera Bouse
Troy City
Rieder
Opera House
Troy
Olive Jones
Corps of
Board of Education
A. Vandaveer
M. Hauser Maud
Roscoe Cook
Mamie H. Steinhage
Gladiator
Barbara C. Sapp
Shipa
John M. Miller
A. Louise Smith
Violeta
Acopt
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Farwell
Haowever
Cemetery Society
William Marten
Millard
Hafeey
Louis Ernest
Byanaville
Hollistee
Rocky Mountain
S. Kingstains
Social and Personal
St- Louis
Frederick Tegtmeier
Adolph Ruegger
Tre Catt
Tas
Cary
Aqme Diatant
Meee
Lebanon
Highland Virm
H. A. Canady
Mary Exiza Tittey Bessii
Anna Renshaw Barzara
Christina Sarr
Amelia Louise
Sara Marie
Helen Steinhage Joan Aaron Smite
Arnim Conrad Beste Johnn
Matthew Milrer
Gom None
Olive B. Jones
Benedict Arnold
Bessie A. Renshaw
Land of
Penn
Arnim C. Beate
Mary E. Tilley
Franz Abt
Amy Harding
Anna Hollie
J. Aaron Smith
Barbara Sapp
Vllarence Kalra
Lohr
Genediction
Rev
Albert Vandaveer
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