New Council Organized and Instalment of Aldermen
The city council convened with Mayor Miller and aldermen Cramer Hale Horsley Peterman Taylor and Worsman present. New officers sworn, committees named, bills and salaries reviewed, and appointments confirmed. A chapter of accidents ends with field notes on local incidents and health advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Methers
Consolidated Coal Co
Wrenny Catt
Elana Welte
L. Dawson
Chria Busse
C. B. McKittrick
A. Meyer
Ghas Cox
Rudolph Hoge
Martin Wittman
Clifton Cramer
Gev. Linzner
Labor
Co. Morris, Haulin John Rice
Jae Cooper
Teamin
Chas. Kimberlin
Fred Schuler
Aug
Krieger
B. F. Gramer
Wm. H. Hale
Jas
Taylor
Peterman
A. BR. Horsley
Jad
Worsman
Amory
Butcher
F. W. Zanders
Cramer
Hale
Hornley
Lat
A. Beutel
R. Llewellyn
J. Wilkinson
A. Wild
W. J. Ruff
Fred Metzger
F. Raber
Theo, Guennewig
Geo. Pickle
J. H. Samuels
Gus. Peters
Louis Bollman
Jas. Tarro
Matt Contratto
Horsley
F. F. Miller
A. R. Hornley
Jas. Taylor
W. H. Hale
Peterman Cramer
J. S. Watt
S. S. Avis
Aug- Krieger
C. Cox
M. Contratto
Contratto
Lieht
Woraman
Hors
Troy
Int
Miller
Cawnon
Winner Sapp
City
Worsaman
W. D. Coons
Aida
House
Petermann
Peter Cavaletto
Ayea
Wora- Man
Naya Cramer
Gill
G. A. Purviance
Hate
Woreman
hays—Cramer
Horeley
Finance Committee
Aug. Beutel
F. A. Collins
J.M. Bosomworthy
Rees Liewellyn Rey
Jarvis
Percy Wilkinson
Stanley Ritcher
Reese
R. L. Dawson
Elmer Sapp
John Watt
Troy Telephons Co
C.E .McKit
W. Branayr
Death of a Troy Widow. Mrs Sarah Smith dies in St Louis
Long obituary notes Mrs Sarah Smith 72 of St Louis died at 1121 Etzel Terrace last Sunday evening after widow of Thomas Smith born in Maine came to Troy around 1845 married here 1865 moved to St Louis in 1869 survives son Thomas and two daughters Mrs Mary Thompson and Jessie Smith a sister Mrs James M Seybold and two grandchildren Funeral held Tuesday 2 pm at the family residence interment Bellefontaine cemetery Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles S Smith of Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Smith
Thomas Smith
Troy
Etzel Terrace
St. Louis
Maine
Charles S. Smith
City
George Pickle
Tally Simpson
Belleville
Lottie Miller
Kearney
Jennie Garrett
Ace Jarvis
Kansas City
Juluus Collins
T. H. Wilkinson
Vatley Park
Charles T. Wolf
Edwardsville
W. W. Jarvis
Mra
Ida McCarty
Marie
Jasper County
J. B. Hamilton
James Boue
Weir City
Kan
Kildare
FP. W. Seele
Cook
Kate
le Roy
N.Y
Joseph Howard
Murphysboro
A. R. Snodgrass
Leading Features and City News in Troy Daily Journal
Fair to-day and tomorrow with warmer Sunday and fresh NE winds. Daily schedule lists a 4 48 PM ride and 7 09 PM sunset with the moon rising at 4 29 PM. Includes City Council notes, school board updates, a death notice of a former resident, and various page references to social, news and market items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of the City Council
Illinois State News
New York
Ity
Telegraph
Washington Letter
Church and Society
Troy
Marriage Surprise At Collinsville Weds Man Farnsworth
Mrs Mannie Eckert and G M Farnsworth wed in Collinsville in a secret ceremony planned by family. The bride, widow of Louis Eckert, is a native of the area. the groom, a Vandalia, Mo. miner, joined the ceremony after obtaining a license in Edwardsville. Friends extend best wishes as they begin married life. Ice cream festival and music on McAdoo's lawn drew large crowds for U M W A band funds. Private social notices recount community visits, travels, and gatherings around Troy and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannie Eckert
G. M. Farnsworth
Collinsville
Collinaville
Edwardsville
Louis Eckert
Vandalia
McAdoo's
Season rapidly advancing in Madison county fields
The week brought the most favorable farming conditions with bright sun and warm rains. Planting and plowing progressed, oats and wheat improved, fruit trees in bloom and a strong yield forecast. Reports from J A Schwarz, H Drum, and W B Schoene describe warm, wet weather, green pastures, and ongoing corn preparation across Madison, Macoupin, and Clinton counties. A general expectation of a large corn acreage next week accompanies improving crops and garden activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield II
Madison County
J. A. Schwarz
Binney
Clinton County
Weather Cat Forecast A Dusty Warning On Trojans Town
A weather cat on the Campbell wagon warns that persistent wind and dust may require a sprinkling wagon to settle the dust this summer. He notes dusty streets and stores after a gusty day, urging timely rain to prevent a dry spell and nuisance. Tom reads a forecast: warmer today and tomorrow, with fresh west winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tus Call
Campbell
Tom
West Wioda
School Board Proceedings in Troy May 1904
The Troy Illinois board of education met in regular session with President Crolland and members Donoho Cook Morriss Horsley Mantle present. They approved minutes, employed Mamie Bryant to census taker, and set salaries for teachers including Myrtle Gayman and Elizabeth Barnsback. Graduation was planned for May 31 in the opera house with 10 cent admission, and school dismissed May 30 for Decoration Day. July 1904 adjournment followed. World’s Fair train tickets offered by Vandalia Line. Drs Brown and Long operated on Mrs Charles Voelker, who showed rapid progress afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy, Inc
Peterman
Taylor
Hale
Horsley
Street and Alley Committee
Worsman
Atrest and Alley Committee
Teamatera
Martin Wittman
Jas. Taylor
A. Horstey
B. F. Cramer
Troy
Itv
Board of Education
Crolland
Donoho
Cook
Morrisa Hors Jey
Mantle
Mamie Bryant
Droll
E. S. Donoho
House and Grounds
Morriss
H. PF. Thurston
Bertha Osborn
Emily Stahl
Charity Archibald
Laura Anderson
Myrtle Gayman
Rhoda Bartlett
Geo. Garnet
Consolidated Coal Co. Coal
S. Kingston
Fred Schuler
H. F. Thurston
Elizabeth Barmaback
Misa Myrtle Gayman
Gladys Varnum
Mamie E. Bryant
Misa Blanche Snodgrass
H. P. Thornton
Elizabeth Barnsback
W. Coor
Geo. C. Morriss
R.H. Mantle
Morrisa
Mantle and
Horstdey
I. J. Milla
August Dror
R. H. Mantee
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Com
Power House
C. E. McKittrick
A. R. Horsley, W. H. Hace, Jas. Taylor
F. Mitter
Mark Richardson
Donk
F. W. Braner
Richardson
Rockdale
Colo
J. F. Ackerman
Martin Arth, Jr
Braner
Ballard
A. Barr
Houston
Texas
S. Kingston's
Samuel Prouty
Effingham
J. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Kingston's
Social and Personal
Sylvan Hall School
Leonard Wetzel i
P. M. Davidson
Clara Sapp
St. Jacob
State Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau
Dr. King
C. B. VanMetre
Shepherdtown
W. Va
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
St. Lowi
Iil
Wluiorr
D. B. Siers
Terre Haute
Ind
Drs. Brown & Long
Charles Voelker
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