Weather Review Shows Drying Ground Across Illinois
State Department of Agriculture notes average weekly temperatures near normal with wide daily range and late growth due to cool nights. Northern regions dry with some crop stress, while oats and rye show good progress. Wheat outlook improves with southern heads nearly average yield. berries expect large crops though apples deteriorate. Community notes cover Memorial Day, Children’s Day programs, church events, local visits, and baseball results from Troy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Ill
Adolph Hitz
Alhambra
Madison County
That Tired Feeling and Herbine Endorsement
An 1902 temple Texas advertisement touts Herbine as a cure for tiredness, liver issues, headaches, rheumatism, and nerve-like ailments. J J Hubbard claims two years of use improved health and chills fever, urging readers to buy at S Kingston's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Newson
Decatur
Ala
S. Kingston
J. J. Hubbard
Temple
Texas
S. Kingston's
Evangelistic Meetings Planned by W C T U Leaders
A series of evangelistic meetings will begin June 28 under the W C T U and Mrs Mary E Kuhl. The program covers street meetings, bible study talks, gospel services, Mothers' council, open parliament on lines of work, and addresses on purity and citizenship. Pastors will discuss Bible as Literature and related topics. The Troy Cemetery Mite Society sent thanks via THE CALL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E.kuhl
Evangelistic Department
Mothers’ Council
Farmer Boy That Doesn't Succeed In The City
McCutcheon cartoon in the Chicago Daily Tribune contrasts two farm youths seeking success by hard work. Local notes show many residents visiting relatives, attending events, and traveling to St Louis, Greenville, Collinsville, and Springfield. A mix of social visits, engagements, and upcoming plays and church conventions are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boliman Mercantile Co
St. Louis
Davin
Scott
Grantfork
Pin Oak
Wendler
Tegtmeier
Leef
Petera
Roeber
McCutcheon
Chicago Daily Tribune
H. C Sapp
St. Jacob
Fred Schuler, Jr
Collinsville
J. B. Hanabrough
Chicago
Robert Henderson
Herbert Hudson
More
Joseph Siedler
Highlang
Philip Baer
Tuesaday
Misa Sophie Voelker
Collinaville
Adam Voelker
Frederick Geffen
Misa Martha
Henry Stolte
R. A. Woodward
Kansan
Wm. Garnet
Ainter
John Potiteach
Vigus
Mias Jennie McMickin
Cincinnati
Ohio
Peter Greiner
O'Fallon
James W. Taylor
Mabel Jarvin
Lindenwood College
Kentucky
Maude Joseph
E. D. Joseph
F. E. Linder
Greenville
J. W. Daniels
J. W. Cook
Mattoon
Seasion
Lucy A. Hansbrough
Oakland
Cal
Phil J. Zenk
A. H. Krause
Misa Minta Seligmann
Decatur
Ind
Rev. L. W. Dornseif
Misa Otilla Dornscif
Ed de Moulin
Charlea F. Stienham
Springfield
Madiston County
Julius C. Stienhans
Henry Orfdenkamp
Emma Marti
Highland
Mina Sophia Buchmiller
Carlinville
Blackburn University
David Bell Gore
Paul Braner
Louisville
F. W. Braner
Philadelphia
Braner
Germany
Social and Personal News Roundup of Local Events
The U M W A Band held its second garden concert on McAdoo lawn with electric lights and ample refreshments. A quiet Thursday morning wedding united John Lovet and Rachael Arth at St Jerome's, with reception at the bride’s parents. Nearby, Gindler home barn dances drew about 200 youths from multiple towns, and several residents celebrated birthdays and visiting service trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McAdoo
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
John Lovet
Rachael Arth
George Schaffer
Ida Arth
Fred Loyer
Emma Niehaus
A. Weinecke
St. Jerome's
Martin Arth
Blackjack
Ti Call
Henry Ginaler
Gindler
Troy
Collinsville
St. Jacob
Marine
Highland
de’ Wald
Collinaville
Gindfer
J. R. Ward
Hyrum
Pearl
Public School Board Minutes June 1904 Troy Illinois
The Board of Education met in regular session with President Droll and members Shadwick Donoho Cook Morrias Mantle present. Finance reported salaries for Emily Stahl Myrtle Gayman Mamie Bryant and census accepted. Principal Thurston submitted monthly and yearly school reports. motions carried to appoint teachers and adjourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Board of Education
Droll
Shadwick
Donoho
Cook
Morrias
Mantle
Hornley
H. F. Thurston
Mies Bertha Oxborn
Emily Stahl
Charity Archibald
Mies
Laura Anderson
Mise
Elizabeth Barnsback
Hiss Myrtle Gayman
Rhoda Bartlett
Geo. Gornet
H.W. Jarvin
J. W. Gornet
J. Gebauer
R. L. Dawson
Consolidated Coal Co
Mamie Bryant
Myrtle Gayman
Mamie E. Bryant
Bryant
May 1904 school report from Troy Ixt. district
Monthly and annual school reports outline May enrollment 109 males 157 females total 266 with 22 days taught and ake attendance 4 454. Awards and medals listed for rooms 8 4 and others. Annual report shows 187 days taught 359 enrolled and 46 391 days attendance plus 246 average daily attendance. Libr in library 856 books and 3 520 read. Prizes for compositions awarded. painting and hall improvements proposed. Principal H F Tuunston signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trov
Ixt
Board of Education
Room No
Amy Hardings
Catherine Jones
Josie Hoenig
Bernice Eckert
Willie McCormick
Norma Jarvis
Harry Mossmann
Goldie Allen
Troy
Eli
Lottie Black
Eva Renfro
Gladys Bryant
Barbara Sapp
Anna Bobland
Maud Cook
Idelie Bryant
Jeagle Eliott
Anna Droll
H.F. Tuunston
Principel
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau
M. A. Rawson
M. E. Church
Caroline Neuenachwander
Baptist Church
St. Paul
Evangelical Lutheran
Martin Daib
M. BE
Presbyterian Church
Kuhl
Armstrong Cemetery
West
Florida
Ill
G. L. Extort
D. B. Steec
Terre Haute
Joe McGrath
Anni
Church and Society
Jadica
Troy Cemetery Mite Society
Hollister
Kingaton
Cacu
Mbtahan
Hyaluat Country Boysuip
Social and Personal
Washington Times
White
Lampe
Hall
Kemper
Emerelda
Laurena
Barnhouse
Daniels
Keifer
Sammy
Holzmann
Pocphonotas
Hoyt
Loyal Guards
Snow
West Point Cadets
Wood
America
Mrs
Wm. Hughes
J. E. Marsey
Charles Seligmann
Mina Clara Niemuller
St. Louie
John Riebold and
G. H. Kirkmand
Phil. J. Zenk
A. Kleist
Theodore
Mt. Olive
W. W. Jarvie
George C. Hartung
Edwardsville
Katherine Bour
Leonard Herbat
Gye Park
Tilden, Il
Enly Tiliey
Monthly Report
Annual Report
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