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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1913

Page

4

Remains To Be Buried In Troy After Collinsville Death

Mrs Henry Goeh a daughter of Alf and Mrs Pred Schuler of Collinsville was found dead in bed at home on East Main Street. Coroner inquest returned verdict of heart failure. Note from deceased requested burial in Troy. Husband Mr Gochl said she suffered heart trouble. Remains brought to Troy for funeral at Baptist Church with Rev Nickerson, interment in city cemetery. She was 28, born in Troy, formerly Miss Hannah Schuler, widowed five years, no children. Survived by five sisters Maggie Hamm Kilburn Minnie Dobbs Troy Cora Juda Collinsville Anna Hecker Caseyville Tina Sloan Syracuse Ind.

Henry Goeh Alf Pred Schuler East Main Street Collinsville Goch Sims Colinaville Baptist Shurth Gl. E. Nickerson Misa Hannah Schuler Troy Maggie Hamm Kilburn Minnie Dobbs Cora Juda Collinsvile Anna Hecker Caseyvile Mra Tina Sloan Syracuse Ind

City councils adjourned talks on traction franchise

The Spring field and Tulrnoid Traction Company failed to appear at the Monday city council meeting, so the discussed franchise was not taken up. Unreceived formal acceptance and unsatisfied council requirements suggest adjustment is possible. In Collinsville the franchise ordinance faced delay as the committee reviews owner consent on Morrison avenue and will likely be reconsidered next Friday.

Springfield &Tulrnoid Traction Company Collinsville Morrison Avenue

Remodeling of East St Louis Relay Depot Under Way

Remodeling of the Relay depot at East St Louis progresses under plans approved by the Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission. The project costs about 70 000 dollars and includes a subway from Sullivan Avenue to the depot platform to be completed in six weeks to two months, an enlarged station and waiting rooms for whites and Negroes, new sanitary plumbing, and other conveniences.

East St. Louis Ilinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission Sullivan Avenue

Mrs. Carmine Lowry Dies at 55 in Upper Alton

Mrs. Carmine Lowry, wife of Prof. R. L. Lowry former Troy public school principal, died Friday at the family home on Seminary Street Upper Alton after a kidney illness lasting two months. Age 55. Funeral services were held Sunday.

Carmine Lowry R. L. Lowry Troy Seminary Street Upper Alton

Burial Offered for Mrs Lowry at Upper Alton Cemetery

The funeral followed a 2:30 pm service at the Baptist church with interment in Upper Alton cemetery. Maiden name Good, cousin of J. L. Hagler, she was daughter of the late Thomas Good born on a farm between Troy and Sr. Jacob. Her husband, former county school superintendent and Horace Mann principal at Alton, survives with two daughters Edith and Nancy and two sons Robert and Grover of Peoria.

Baptist Church Alton Good J. L. Hagler Thomas Good Troy Jacob Madison County Horace-Mann Lowry Iin Edith Nancy Robert Grover Peoria

Township officers next conventions set for March 15

The Republicans and Democrats of Jarvis township will hold conventions on Saturday afternoon March 15 to nominate candidates for township offices to be voted on at the annual township election on Tuesday April ... death of Wm. Schultze creates vacancy in the assessor's office and must be filled. Candidacies are already announced. Elections will also choose a highway commissioner a school trustee two Justices of the Peace and two constables.

Jarvis Township Wm. Schultze the Peare Jewelry Store Bank Btt F. C

Miller Midget at Marine

Dorothy Fay Miller, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Miller of Marine, is described as the smallest baby in Madison county and likely the state. At two months old she weighs just over two pounds and can wear a gold band ring and a bracelet. She was fed with a medicine dropper and kept warm in wool blankets. Mr Miller works as a pump man at the I C station. Railroad workers presented a purse to start a bank account for the baby, and over 300 visitors have called since her arrival.

Marine Telegram Dorothy Fay Miller

Mrs Hall Dies at Coffeen in 1914 notice

Mrs Kate Hall died suddenly at her Witt home on Thursday evening from heart trouble after a long illness. She was 48, born near Troy Madison county, and survived by seven children. The item notes possible identification by her maiden name. Also includes local notices about lightning rod sales and a tax collection deadline in Jarvis township for 1914.

Montgomery Democrat Coffeen Kate Hall Witt Troy Madison County Hall

Council Journal Reports of Officers and Siits in Troy

The Troy city council held a regular meeting March 3 1913 with Clark-Vetter presiding. Minutes and February treasurer’s report were read and approved. The finance committee reported on city claims and payrolls. various payments were authorized. Bond and license for drum shop approved. Election officials for April 15 1913 were named for all wards. Meeting adjourned with mayor pro tem and city clerk signing.

Troy Clark-Vetter Allen Llewellyn Bentel Ace Rolf Pao Seale Yotal Harry Cooper Bohnensticht Geffen Falows WM. Beutel Fred Cerpfen Victor Trarel Gerffen Matt Wurtz Robert Hol i ‘Day Wint Llewelyn James Worsman James McCormick David Sims Wm. Schradjer G. P. Edwards Charles Seigman Elmer, Belk George Sp. Simpson Henry Gerffen John Schlichting Win, II Goalby Wm. I. Wild Milton Allen Traves Imei WM. J. Vetter

Pardoned man dies in Chester prison after delay

Georgy Hofferditz once of Alton died at Chester penitentiary a day after a pardon and just before sentence term ended. He had been sentenced to 25 years for killing his wife in January 1995. Relatives were en route to Chester to bring him back and found him dead on arrival. The funeral was held after the body was brought to Edwardsville. Best for Skin Diseases. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised with local testimonial.

Georgy Hoferditz Alton Chester Hofferditz Gov. Dunne

Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad Claim

An old advertisement promises quick relief from constipation by taking Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims the pills stimulate the liver improve digestion and cleanse the system. The copy mentions availability at 250 and stresses restoration of health.

Dr. King H. R. Hulfenilick

Social News Notes of Goings and Comings

Miss Mabel Struckhoff hosted a birthday party with many friends last Saturday night. Various social visits are noted including lodge meetings, engagements, and travels to St Louis, Collinsville, and Wichita as neighbors share greetings and visitors week by week.

Mabel Struckho

Among Church and Society in Troy Community News

The Troy area notes upcoming meetings for the WC? T U and Troy Cemetery Mite Society on March 14. The Ladies Aid of the M. I. church meets with Mrs. Josephus Porter next Tuesday at 2. Baptism at the mill pond witnessed by Elder J. A. Dowker. A German Evangelical class of nine prepares for Palm Sunday on March 6. Mrs. Francis Beauchamp of Kentucky to lecture at the Presbyterian church on March 9 under WGTUL auspices. Beauchamp, a renowned speaker, will tour from Jerseyville to Allan. Dr. W. Liermann has opened a dental office in Troy near the post office, available most days except Mondays and Tuesdays. The Troy House Furnishing Co. is listed as an agent for Highland Marble Works.

August Mossman Babette Deimling Troy Cemetery Mite Society Ladies Aid Society M. , i. Church Josephus Porter Charles Mantle Mill Pond J. A. Dowker Latter Day Saints’ Church Foluwe Flora Gebauer Erna Engeling Susan Keck Vernette Schmidt Emma Cziewhek Clara Pape Walter Kirsch Louis Keck Erwin En Francis Beauchamp Kentucky Presbyterian Church W. GT. UL Troy Hia Mes Beauchamp Mary Oarris Jerseyville Allan WI. Liermann Kayesport Hay Braner Liermann

Circuit Court case notes and probate proceedings summary

In circuit court a variety of cases progress with motions and appeals. Dispositions include judgments for plaintiffs in several items, appeals allowed or denied, and new trial motions. Probate matters list inventories, final reports, and guardian duties for multiple estates and guardianships with dates in March and related hearings.

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