Extension of Macadam Streets and Walks Urged by Mayor
Mayor Busse presents a message at the organization meeting reviewing a year of improvements and urging macadamizing Main Street or the Edwardsville road approach. He notes 3,000 feet of concrete walks built, extension of concrete arches, and calls for progress on walks, street paving, and electric light system repairs, with finance committee review for feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busse
Main
Edwardsville Road
Russe
Main Street
Treasury
Searcy Dies At Troy After Five Months Illness
George L. Searcy of St Jacob Troy native died at home after five months of illness recorded as dropsy leading to arsenic poisoning. He was 49 years 10 months 29 days. Funeral Tuesday at Keystone cemetery with Odd Fellows and Court of Honor rites. Survived by wife Anna L Schoeck, five daughters and one son, mother Mary Searcy, two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Searcy
St. Jacob
Troy
Court of Honor
Keystone Cemetery
V. L. Angler
J. BR. Renfro
Pallbeares
Deevased
George W. Searcy
St. Jacoh
Anna L. Schoeck
Reinhardt Muller
Missea Bertha
Mabel
Cora
Lenore
George Searcy
Mary Searcy
Creamery Nears Finish on Vandalia Line in Troy
Construction on the Vandalia railroad creamery in Troy led by L A Spies nears completion. Daily output at temporary quarters averages about fifty cans, shipped to Highland condensaries, with full operation expected to boost local farming and related business in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
L. A. Spies
Troy
Sénga
Bond County Dairy Gains Highlighted by Greenville Sun
The Greenville Sun extols Bond County as a leading dairy county with fifteen-year gains. It notes 75 percent of farmers receive milk checks from $10 to $500, and last month farmers paid $25,000 for milk alone while land productivity rises due to fertilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Greenville Sun
Bond County
Bond Ecounty
Rabid Dog Runs Amuck in West End Row
A rabid dog terrorized Wonk's Row in the West End last Sunday biting a boy, a local resident named Peter Massoglia, and several nearby dogs. The boy was sent to St. Louis for Pasteur treatment, with daily trips planned for fourteen days. The small black feist with a white tail spot was seen fleeing toward the St Jacob road, then lost from sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonk’s Row
West- End
Peter Massoglia
Wis
St. Louis
Baseball notes as A B Gs and Cubs season opening postponed
Local report covers postponed St Jacob Cubs game due to weather and updates on Sunday results across the county. St Jacob Cubs 2 Rus sell Boys 1. Hamel Blues 14 Hunter Bros 0. Edwardsville Blues 7 Johann Bros 5. Pong Peters 11 Pong 5. Leclaire Athletics 11 Glen Carbon 3.
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St. Jacob
Edwardsville Blues
Johann Bros
St. Louis
Peters
Pong
Leclaire
Leclaire Athletics
Glen Carbon
Ascension Day Observed and Mother's Day Proclaimed
Ascension Day observed by German churches. Mother's Day to be celebrated nationwide with services and flowers. Gov. Denecen designates a general observance in Illinois. Cited testimonials praise Dr King's New Discovery for croup and cough. 50c to $1.00, trial bottle free, guaranteed by S. Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
M. M
Wm. Collins
Denecen
Tinois
Anna . Jarvis
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Kingston
Cigar Factory Purchased by A. Dawson in Millett & Vetter
A. Dawson has bought the Millett and Vetter cigar factory housed in the Reider building and will start operations after revenue arrangements. Dawson learned the cigar trade under the late Harry E. Brown and is regarded as qualified for success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. A. Dawson
Millett & Vetter
Reider
Bob
Harry E. Brown
Southern Illinois Editorialists Gather at Chester May Meeting
The Southern Illinois Editorial Association plans a May 20 21 Chester gathering with a dinner at the Southern Illinois penitentiary a tour of grounds and a penitentiary inspection banquet and theater program. Gen. G. B. Smith warden will deliver the closing address and editors and spouses are invited to attend.
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Southern Iinois Editorial Association
Chester
Big Four
Mattoon
Albert E. Fritzge
H.C. Aderiy
Aterashbeed
Charles“. Mull
Salem
Jennie Gait
Eva Tindall
Ernest Reeves
Bieler Belity
John M. Rapp
Catherine Yourtee
Olney
Jennie Gant
Editor
the Statesman
J. McCan Davis
Supreme Court
Illinois
Springfield
Sweet Remembrance
Taft Party Passes Through Troy on Vandalia Train
President Taft and party rode in a private car on Vandalia No 18 through Troy early Wednesday en route to St Louis where a strenuous day awaited him. A few depot watchers hoped to glimpse “Bill” but he was not seen while the city’s morning light faded. Peterman, agent for several papers, promotes the Call to local readers.
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Taft
Troy
St. Louis
Bill
Personal Paragraphs Highlight Local Social Activity
Ton county residents share a string of visits and travels with relatives and friends in Edwardsville Troy and St Louis. Names include Neil Collins Hannah Clayton Mary Kustt Raff Raphael Arth and others as they visit St Louis Collinville and O Fallon while returning from trips to Denison Texas Lake Helen Florida and Wapakoneta Ohio. Several couples and individuals are noted visiting relatives and attending medical emergencies and family events.
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Neil Collins
Gillespie ‘Sumlay
I. W. Cook
St. Louis Vis
John F. Deimling
St. Louis
H. A. Buhrmester
Droell
Missouri
Hannah Clayton
St. Jacob
Phil. Rariek, Jr
Parnell
Carl Ruff
H. F W. Rucker
Anna
Edwardsville
Mary Kustt
Dennis Rule
Katie Kurtz
Collingville
Ralph Ward
Raphael Arth
Collineville
Thomas, Millett, Jr
Wf. Vetter
Frank ©. Rawson
Little Son
Highland
Martha Geffen
Norma Stokte
Elizabeth Vitter
Glen Carbon
Troy
Frank A. Collins
South
N. C. Donoho
John Feldmeier
O’fallon
Chris. Burk
James H. Rowe
Wapakoneta
Ohio
Mary Jones
Miss Rather
Wm. Morgan
Jane Montgomery
Denison
Texas
F. W. Zanders
Lake Helen
Fla
Pin Oak Notes and Local Social Links
Wim Bohm made a business trip to Harvardsville on Wednesday. Theodore Wendler and Wm. Jake of St. Louis visited Theodore Wendler’s parents. The Kirschb family and sons Theodore and Adolph visited Troy on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bobi and children visited Charlies Wendler in Troy Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Suter from near St. Jacob and Mr. and Mrs. August Minner were Sunday guests of George Giger and family. The Pin Oak Stars beat the Wackjack team 7 to 1 at home Sunday. Next Sunday they host Fruit on Fruit’s diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Bohm
Harvardsville
Theodore Wendler
Jake
St. Louis
Amd
Jacob Kirscb
Theodore Ad Adolph
Troy
Bobi Amid
Chitren
Charlés Wendler
Gus Suter
Near St. Jacob
August Minner
Electric Bitters advertised for female troubles and health
An advertisement urges patients to use Electric Bitters for nervousness headaches sleep loss and digestion issues claiming many women improve health and happiness. It notes a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee. The Call boasts detailed Madison County court news and lower weekly rates than borrowing a neighbor’s paper.
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Kingston
Call
Madison County
New Council Meeting Passes Sidewalk Ordinance in Troy
Regular city council session on May 2 1910 led by Mayor Busse approved a sidewalk ordinance after roll call and minutes, with treasurer George Liebl er reporting April 1910 receipts and disbursements. Finance committee reviewed claims and recommended payments. salaries for mayor treasurer clerk and aldermen listed. extensive itemized expenses shown.
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Troy
Ealier
Busse
Eckert
George Liebler
Garnet
Schott
Beutel
Norbury
J. W. Gournet
WM. Beutel
Elimner Sapp. Electrician
R.L. Dawson
Gisbert Fries
W. J. Vetter
Chris. Busse
Geo. Liebler
Tressurer
John §. Peterman
Darwin Sebott
John W. Garnet
Thomas Norbury
J. H. Stienhans
Wm. Norbury
Davis Thomas
Rees Llewellyn
Wm. Preston
Wim. Llewellyn
J. L. Hagler
FW. Taylor
Max. Keating
A. Powell
Burroughs & Tryder
Springer & Buckley
Athor
Chilenipwiis
Warnock, Williamson
Ure Roughs, Attorneys’ Fess
James Boson Isworth
W. OL. Flower & Co
Fred Geefen
Troy Co-Operative Mining Co
Tike
Wehmeier
H.R. Knreker & Son
Limber
Beatel, Sr
Lohor
T Edwarrs
E. Kueker
Vetter
Troyephone Co
Wilkinson & Kimberlin
Duane Vibbtts
Commercial Electric Co
J. F
Electrician
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G. L. Searcy
Boy
Bion
H.B. Rueker
Sory
Dessa
Cor
Social and Personal
Southern Illinois Association
Mississippi
Adam Flath
Bonn Bros
Herman Johann
Paul Muhlemberg
Flath
George Flath
John Flath
Adam Flath Jr
Wm. Klausing
Wm Langewisch
George Wittmann
Emma
George
Carl Johann
Edwin
Henry Johann
Lena
Bertha
Elmira Bonnette J
Anna Junghans
Lillie Ambrosius
Walter
Arthur Bonn
Herman
Johann
Paul Mub- Tunbergs
Collinsville
Martha Sims
Jesse Grieve
Belleville
M. E
Hev. W. A. Cross
Libbie Wright
East St. Louis
Hopkin T. Sims
Brookstle
John Diehle
Charles 5. Smith
Martin A. O'Conner
Sarah McGenchin
Justice Spires
Nicholas Creshyubn
Carlyle
Pin Oak Township
Jennie Goreh
Lake Township
Clin
Tor
Louis Globe
Republic
Post-Dispatch
Star of Times
Daneiel Peterman
Ton County
H. Rabn
Eden Evangelics
Pin Oak
Journal OF Council
New Council
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