Balloon Viking Here Causes Narrow Fatal Landing in Kentucky
The balloon Viking crewman A Forbes and partner J C Yates faced a perilous descent near Center Metcalf County Kentucky after a night aloft from Quincy. A hard jerk of the rip cord caused rapid loss of ballast and provisions as they drifted southward then collapsed to the farmstead where Forbes recovered and Yates remained seriously injured. The craft, an 80 000 cubic foot new balloon built for Forbes, cost 5000 dollars and is said to be a top example of balloon craft.
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Quincy
Troy
Illinois
Missouri
A. Holland Forbes
John Carrington Yates
Metcalf County
Kentucky
Forbes
Yates
Europe
Count de Gavaux
Canada
Thomas F. Baldwin
Troy Athletic Association Incorporation Opens Season at Athletic Park
The Troy Athletic Association, formed by Thomas Millett Herman Sehmacher Arthur J. Lewis and BR Morriss, is incorporated for 1000 dollars with a five year charter. Walter Wilkinson was named team manager as the Athletic Park opens tomorrow afternoon with a ball game between Tyay Athletics and a picked team. The park's grandstand and diamond are ready after efforts to attract an out of town club.
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Tyay Athletics
Walter Wilkinson
James A. Rose
Troy Athletic Association
Thomas Millett
Herman Sehmacher
Arthur J. Lewis
BR. C. Morriss
New Bastile Loses Rep Warms City Battle
Ed Virden a 16 year old placed in the new Bastile escaped from confinement on Sunday evening and freed another bird from the cage. He was previously employed on the Zenk farm but has lately shown loafing behavior and could not work.
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Ed Virden
Virden
Zenk
Joseph Lawson Passes Away in California at 74
Joseph Lawson long resident of Troy died Tuesday of last week in Fresno California at age 74. He was born in England and lived 22 years in Greenville before moving to Troy and later California for 29 years. He was a skilled craftsman and never married. He leaves sister Mary Granger and brothers George of Greenville and John of Fresno. Funeral held May 5 in Fresno.
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Joseph Lawson
Troy
Mary Granger
Fresno
Cal
George Lawson
Greenvie
California
Bond County
Joseph
Lawson
England
Greenville
Tere
Linyson
Ahamesamaker
Caruthers
John Lawson
Teachers Quartery Meet Draws Four Hundred In Madison County
Nearly four hundred teachers attended the Madison County Teachers Association quarterly meeting in Edwardsville. Two sessions were held in the circuit court room, presided by County Superintendent J A Uselt. The program featured Dr BE Vert, Prof G St Randle, and Miss Anna Leis Barbre. Attendees from Troy and vicinity included W W Philston, W T Stratton, Mamie Bryant, Alice Collins, and others.
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Madison County Teacher’s Association
Edwardsville
Court House
J. A. Uselt
BE. Vert
Laclode School
St. Louis
G. St. Randle
Mattoon
Miss Anna
Leis Barbre
Asf
Christian County
Vert
Randle
Troy
Vicin
Ity
Wf. Philston
W. T. Stratton
Mamie E. Bryant
Alice Collins
Cressy
Alpha Hogan
Patti Campbeth
Emma. Wittmann
Evelyn Renfro
Catherine Jones
Ethel Morriss
O. Anderson
L. A. Anderson
Vernett Smith
Prince Edward VII's Prairie Chicken Hunt Memory in Clinton County
Story recalls King Edward VII while Prince of Wales wandering near Troy during a 1860 U S tour. He allegedly got lost hen hunting near Breese in Clinton County, met merchant-postmaster R M S Domie, dined with Domie and widow Donne, and later returned to St Louis. An amusing tale describes a Breese driver helping the royal reach town, amid broader notes on visitors and local social events.
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Edward VII
England
Prince of Wales
Madison County
United States
Alton
St.Louis
Old
St. Louis
R. M.S. Domie
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad
Domie
Breese
B. H. Donne
Fnglind
Postarostvy
Fone
Hedward
Mr. Doune
Weow
Mes. Donne
Grarty
Visiting Friends in Ellisville and Elgin Telegram Clerk
The wife and two guests stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vance and Rev. CG Krickhahn and family, accompanied by Miss Schmidt, visiting friends in Ellisville Missouri. Roy Elliott, a telegraph operator for Rock Island in Elgin Missouri, arrived Wednesday for a few days with his family.
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Robert Vance
Cg.krickhahn
Miss Schmidt
Ellisville
Roy Elliott
Elgin
Church Services and Whitsunday Observances Gather in Madison County
Churches across Madison County schedule sermons and Pentecostal services for Whitsunday, with Rev. J F Gilbert preaching on The Child of a King and The Wages of Sin and the Gift of God. Observances include Mother's Day remembrances, St Jerome interior improvements, and a Catholic convention coming June 5.
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J. F. Gilbert
Baptist Church
Baytisé
Krickhahn
St. Jeromes Catholic Church
Catholic Societies of
Madison County
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
J.C. Strassen
Charles Dankworth
Gleveland
Strassen
Whitsunday
Prof Black New Principal for Troy Public Schools
Prof A B Black of Kane Greene county was chosen principal of the Troy public schools by a special Board of Education meeting last Friday. He succeeds Prof I F Thurston who led the school for ten years. Black is single with seven years as a teacher and comes highly recommended. A second meeting reemployed the current staff for next year with one change Miss Chee Davis will take her sister’s place in room No 4. George Deck was reappointed as janitor for the school.
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A. B. Black
Kane
Greene County
Troy
Board of Education
Prrof. Black
I. F. Thurston
Arm Inserueter
Board of Nducation
Social notes from Troy and area visits
Robert Bohetstich spent time with his brother John in Troy. Bertha Wondler visited sister Mrs. August Schultze in Troy. Mrs George Anderson and Miss Nolt visited with Mrs. Alice Giger. Prof Wodler and two sons visited from another town. Mrs. Simes H. Bsa hosted Hoy and family for a day. Mr. and Mrs. Stanety Buith hosted guests.
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PEN AK
Robert
John
Troy
Bertha Wondler
August Schultze
George Anderson
Nolt
Vishal
Alice Giger
Prof Wodler Aml
Dade
Town
Mero Tael
Simes H. Bsa
Hoy
Wii Bartlett
Stanety Buith
Stratton Reemployed as Academy Principal
Trustees of the McCray-Dewey academy held meetings Thursday evening at which Prof. W. T. Stratton, principal, was retained for next year. He plans to leave Troy after commencement in May to study at Indiana State University with family, visiting Michigan City for the summer course. Old papers for sale at The Call office.
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McCray-Dewey Academy
W.T. Stratton
Stratton
Mulkine
Troy
Michigan City
Indiana State University
Madison County Court Actions and May Term Filing
The Madison County circuit and probate courts handled many cases as the May term opens May 23. Recent rulings include settlements and dismissals in law and chancery matters, foreclosures with master’s reports approved, and multiple divorces and alimony petitions. numerous new cases listed for the coming term, including assumpsits, foreclosures, and damages claims involving railroads and local entities.
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Madison County
Sirenit
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Fil Zenk
CLUB
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County Association
Lion
Pittsburg
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Perdy Wilkinson
H. F. Rucker & Aon
Albert Edward
Prairre
Mollie Bennett
John F. Jarvis
West End
N. M. Jarvis
Kansas City
Thomas G. Jarvis
East St.Louis
N. M- Jarvis
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C. H. Kuennemanin
Peter Cabetto
James Valesno Viel
Antonio Richioldi
Eliti
Donkavente
Order of Mastern Star
Vatage People’s Society of the Gori Evangelical
Pive
Mra
Charles Rangert
Mitzabelle Raber
St. Totts
von Preston and Son
Beryl
Mabel Meathor
Troy Cheids
Olive Beiehell
Plighlined
Akaya
Mthe Beater
Job CO. Gebver
Albert Haider
Sulla
Archi Wari Dass
Ot. W. Basslee
Ait Lelteville
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Bist Bi. Lonia
Vroy
Edward de Doimline
Niel
Charles Sehrameck
Ernest Grenaerd
Chidren
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Collinsville
Wim
Carroll
James T. Purvinnee
Samuel Evans
Wean Tieedias
Black
Keem
Prof. Stratton
Circuit Court
John Russell
St. Louis & North~ Eastern Railway
M. E. Wilder
Madison Cook Corporation
F. H W. Brandes
A. W. Risenmayer
Thomas Mitchell
St. Louis & Northeastern Railway
C. A. Ambrosius Et al
Tony O'Farrel
Assums Pit
Victor Bonse
Joseph Gahl
Lucian Priest
W. Davis
J. Thompson
Catherine Thompson
Tred Winkelmann
Louisa Winkelmann
Trustees Schools
Venice Township
Hllen Mahon
Peter Well
B. RB. Young
Assumps
Eugene Bailey
Red Cross Hygienic Co
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Julius Rosenberg
Assumopsit
Kate Schmeider
Wabash Railroad
Charles RB
Oatman
Assumpsit
Moon Motor Go
Dr. R. BE. Niedringhaus
Assumpset S400
Tivnes-Langenberg Mfp
Margaret A. Hunt
Tiasa
Lona Association
Wmn
M. Dialany
John Jones
Chicago & Alton
Bie
Jernite Cook
Frank Cook
Wiley Brown
RW Wilker Feed and Cont Co
Edward Willeme
BAGO
Susan Monaghan
Wm Monaghan
Brick-Ried
Supiuly
Alten Oil Ad Chis Co
Marthe Childress
Wreen
Marrtha
Paul Whitttey
Whitnes
Cismis Ratkhrueier
Stetisey Tee
Raita
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fLonis Vmyach
John Gowtime
Michiel A. Loewe
Sill
Pritz Winklenvint
Christina Gilomeu
Miuragarot J. Pence
Frit
Winkelmann
UW. Zoller
George North
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