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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1905
Page
5
Mayor Henry P. Hotz extols Edwardsville’s electric street railway to East St. Louis via Collinsville. He notes initial opposition gave way to growth, higher real estate values, added jobs, new enterprises, and easier regional access, urging further lines to connect with neighboring cities.
By William Housam, president of the Village Board of O Fallon, lauds the Suburban electric line framing it as a boom for two years. He notes the town’s growth since 1854 and 1874 incorporation, praising improved service and urging Troy residents to expect similar benefits.
Local business leaders and citizens in Troy have shifted from opposition to backing the Last St. Louis and Suburban Electric Railway line extension from Maryville to Troy. The plan, once viewed unfavorably, gains favor as benefits to nearby cities become clear, with Troy now actively working to push the project forward. The extension would connect Collinsville and Edwardsville via a route near Troy, altering prior routing constraints and enabling a direct link to Edwardsville, while Troy previously could not be included in the scheme.
The Troy & Suburban Railway Company forms with a $50,000 capital as opposition shifts in Troy. East St. Louis & Suburban Electric Railway plans the Great East Side System with 116 miles of track, 87,006 residents served, 136 cars, and about 500 employees.
Miss Louisa Isenberg wed Henry J. Leuth at the bride’s North Hickory Street home with Rev. Martin Daib presiding. Attendants included Emma Isenberg Hamel Alma Ashauer Marine and Wm Leuth Zacharias Insenberg. Guests from Marine St Louis and Troy sent best wishes as the couple plans to live in Fairview.
J H Fulgham mayor of Lebanon credits the completed electric car line to revitalized growth. He notes no new mines or factories but reports full employment, rising business, 25 percent higher real estate sales, and 45 new residences and business buildings in progress. He says the system has improved trade and reduced isolation.
Mayor F F Miller endorses an electric car line for Troy citing improved travel, outside investment, and potential factory sites. He argues better service would attract residents and boost growth, urging support for the project.
The Colfingville public posits strong support for installing electric lines. Mayor Louia Sr Lumaghi was asked for a conditions statement and consented, but no reply had arrived by press time.
The International Farmers Union held its annual meeting in Oak last Saturday and re elected Robert G Morriss of Troy as president with John Veith Carpenter as vice president C E Obert Carpenter as secretary and a nine member board including John Rezebek Glen Carbon Henry Peters Worden G F Barnsback Etm Grove T A Riggin Troy George Rinkel Carpenter H F Dankenbrink and S T Baird Pin Oak Local served a large dinner after the meeting.
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