Officials in Troy Ready to Power Contract by June First
Southern Illinois Light and Power Company officials Frey Carl and Wal lace visited Troy to discuss a city contract to supply electricity starting June 1. They stated poles are on hand and two men would assist the city electrician free of charge, with a public electric show planned after service begins. A public meeting and further investigation were proposed to evaluate the contract for Troy’s best interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Frey
Wiley F. Carl
Hillsboro
Iinois Light and Power Company
L. O. Wallace
Cdllineville
Troy
Maryville
Davis
Frey
Inter
Edwardsville
Southern Illinois Light and Power ‘Company
Sabera
Ose
Southern Illinois Company
Weather Notes and Dust Rise Amid Warm Days Ahead
Weather forecast notes warmer trend with increasing dustiness. Seven to fourteen days remain until Southern Light and Power Co. shifts to daily juice, as some question the timing and read of upcoming changes.
Commencements Near at Troy Public Schools and McCray-Dewey Academy
Two local schools plan extensive graduation activities as May 28 closes the 1914-15 term. Troy Public Schools graduate fourteen students and hold a May 28 ceremony, while McCray-Dewey Academy schedules work displays, a May 29 musical program, a May 30 baccalaureate by Rev. Harlan Tuttle, a May 31 tennis event, and a June 1 commencement at St Pauls auditorium with four graduates and Dr Potter delivering the address. All programs are open to the public with no admission charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacCray-Dewey Academy
Troy Public Schools
McCray-Dewey Academy
Ladies of Troy
Academy
Presbyterian Church
Harlan Tuttle
U Pster
St. Paul's Auditorium
Potter of
Shurtleff
Board selects teachers and staff for next term
The board of education in a special session re employed current teachers except Miss Grace Davis who was placed in Room 2 replacing Miss Bernice Eckert. Appointments include Mrs Mamie Bryant No 7 Miss Elsa Hoeniz No 6 Miss Sarah Wilkinson No 5 Miss Agnea Gankill No 4 Miss Maude Hamilton No 3 Mrs Adda B Matthews No 1. Lois Schultze re appointed janitor GW Gates truant officer Elizabeth Chrystal librarian ARB Snodgrass census enumerator Prof M H Coker re appointed principal of McCray Dewey academy for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Aleo
W. L. Oliver
Elfrieda Brede
Grace Davis
Bernice Eckert
The Knocker's Creed and Civic Reform Motifs
A voiced monologue critiques local progress and public improvements, labeling townspeople, editors, teachers, preachers, and officials as wrong. It proclaims certainty in personal solutions, warns of a future movement to force compliance, and endorses repression of public pleasure and joy in life.
School Board Notes Schedule and Bills May 7 1915 Troy Alabama
The Troy Alabama school board met in regular session May 7 1915 with President Dawson. Minutes approved. Lighting plans discussed. Plans and specifications ordered. Finance committee approved payrolls for teachers and staff including Oliver Brede Bryant Hoenig Wilkinson Gaskill Hamilton Eckert Matthews Schultze Gates, Gebauer, Goalby, Schuler, Call, Burk, and Gebauer. Principal Oliver reported April enrollment and attendance. Picnic scheduled for May 11. special meeting May 11 proposed. Visiting clubs noted. civic events announced. several personal notices and society items included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Board of Education
Dawson
Naylor
Watts
W. L. Oliver
Elfrieda Brede
Mamie E. Bryant
Elsie Hoenig
Sarah Wilkinson
Agnes Gaskill
Maud Hamilton
Bernice Eckert
Adda Matthews
Louis Schultze
G. W. GC. Gates
Alma Gebauer
W. H. Goalby
Fred Schuler
Elias Burk
Gebauer
Snodgrass
Finance “Committee
Oliver
Goalby
Lewis
House and Grounds Committee
Wild
Togeday
Meeting Adjourns After Brief Session
The record notes a motion carried on discussing terms for the next term and the meeting adjourned. R. L. Dawson presided as president and Al Goloby served as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ments
R. L. Dawson
AL Goalby
Sunday Socials Across Troy and Nearby Towns
A parade of visitors and guests fills Troy area households, with Mr. and Mrs. J. Faitz hosting in Summerfield, Kent Wild and Raymond Matthews calling on James McKittrick near Maryville, Edna Kinder returning from South Dakota teaching, and multiple families from Collinsville, Glen Carbon, O’Fallon, Lebanon, and Nebraska City sharing visits and meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Faitz
Summerfield
Sebastian Weber
Kent D. Wild
Raymond Matthews
James McKittrick
Maryville
Edna Kinder
South Dakota
Joseph Healey
Livingston
George Schmacker
Glen Carbon
Jo Ks
Philip Rarick, Jr
Little Son
Misa Ursula Marick
Collinsville
W. L. Oliver
F. M. Beatt
Kinzer
Gordon
Sorenze
Sarah O'Connor
Fred Polworth
Oklahoma
Anna Carson
St. Louis
Elizabeth Appel
Troy
Ferguson
Reno
C. E. Molden
Clara. Gornet
Chra Rosche
Augusta Gornet
T. Holden
Caroline
O’fallon
John Clayton
George Gerstenecker
Maude Gerstenecker
Gillespie
Lawrence Rigzin
Henry Rigzin
Sadie Riggin
Gottlieb Maanz
Ida Busch
Hecktinger
John Maanz
Lebanon
Austrat Beutel
Mayme Niebruegge
Julius H. Taake
Garden City
Kan
L. A. Tegtmeyer
Nebraska City
Neb
Church and Society Notes and Local Clergy Changes
The Merry Workers Society of the Presbyterian church meets next Wednesday at Mrs E Molden’s home. Rev Edwin M Harris will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning and evening. Rev Firth Stringer dies at 75 in Lincoln hospital. Ascension Day services drawn large crowds at Catholic, Lutheran and German Evangelical churches. Epworth League plans, with Prof M B Coker leader, discuss Human Power Raised to a Higher Power and elect officers next Tuesday. Rev P Hansen of Hamel retires after 38 years in ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Workers’ Society
The
Presbyterian Church
E. Molden
Edwin M. Harris
Firth Stringer
Lawrence B. Stringer
Congregational Church
Highland
Lincoln
Epworth League
M. B. Coker
League
P. Hansen
Evangelical Lutherary
Hamel
Michigan
Homie, Witht &.Son
Court Rouse Items Show Transfers and Divorces
In circuit and probate court notes, last day to file May term suits. Disposed cases include Braggen vs American Car & Foundry and Stullken vs Sims. murder and rape pleas, several burglaries resolved. numerous divorces and partitions decreed. Foreclosures and mechanic lien actions noted. probate inventories and claims approved for multiple deceased individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Philip Braggen
American Car & Foundry Co
Assumpsit
George ©. Stullken
J. Morgan Sims
Hotz Lumber Co
Edwardsville
Home Trade Coal Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Light & Power
City
Dickey Bird
Public School
McCray - Dewey Academy
BOARD
Sdesiae
M H. Coker
McCray- Dewey Academy
the Knocker’s Creed
the School Board
Vistors
Caractus
Knights of Pythies
Edwardes Bi
Hame
Troy Civic League
Melvin Riggin
Heoffes
Frauenverein
German Evangelical Church
Alice Jones
German Evangelical Church of Blackjack
Wm. Handrich
Jacob Steery
Laura McManus
G. M. Marneworth
Irma Meyer
Highland Friends
Amos Hayes
St. Jacob
Mary A. Thomas
Rebakah School of Instruction
Venice
Fred Bernhardt
Collinaville
Joseph Hess
Circuit and Probate
James Logan
John Hickerson
Calvin ‘Griffith Et al
James Bosomworth
Hugh Clark
Percy C. Clark
Jasper Kates
John Holete
Chris
Lampbrakes
Chins
Lamphiakes
Frank
Trehin
Mary Kates
Harry Sauffer
Harry Stauffer
Julius A. Alch
Esther Arch
Thomas Downs
Mary Downs
Killie Probus
Wm. H. Arobus
Alton Savings Bank
Margaret R. Haller
Henry Steinmeyer
Martha Wells
Elizabeth D. Whyers
Wim. Paul
Matilda M. Yackel
Adolphus J. Yackel
Mineter
Adam Spengel
W. H. Hazelwood
Mechanic's
Citizen's B. & L. Association
C. H
Ira Crocker
D. Colga
Ww. Schneider
E. A. Burris
Susan K. James
Henry DeWald
David’ Jones
Ernest’ Hoelscher
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