Remarkable Track Encounter A Tramp Survives Train Hit
Tuesday near the Troy brick yard a Vandalia train struck a black tramp who rose unharmed each time after being thrown clear. Witnesses say the man calmly questioned the danger and joked with the crew as the engine rolled past. The incident ended without serious injury and drew reluctant disbelief from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Pressed Brick Company
Andrew Oatring
Dutch Andy
al Negro
Rawson
Thia
Ocena
Andy
Jean
Negro
Fragmented vivid crash account with superstitious belief
A grisly scene describes a vehicle that struck a man at high speed near Troy. The text admires the victim's survival as miraculous, noting a race with death and invoking a local superstition about charms from a graveyard rabbit's left hind foot captured on the dark of the moon.
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Troy
Arrested at Highland in insanity case
The Highland Journal reports the arrest of a demented man near Highland on Tuesday. Dudley Sullivan of Natchez Mississippi, about 40, was taken into custody by Constables Wilbauk and Zothiat after causing fear in a local home. He is jailed and to face insanity trial in county court.
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The
Highland Journal
Dudley Sullivan
Natchez
Miss
Michael Streiff
William Wilbauk
John Zothiat
Calabooge
Sullivan
Day Ends in Mine Accident at Donk's Shaft
A runaway mine cage plummeted on the Donk's mine shaft as workers exited for the day. Rome Renfro was badly injured when struck, trapped under the descending car before rescue and medical aid. Dr. J J Brown treated him for a fractured leg and contusions. prognosis remains serious with possible loss of the leg.
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Donk's
Rome Renfro
J. J. Brown
Renfro
West Cave
Goa
Climate and crops report highlights mixed Midwest weather
The state weather and agriculture bureau notes rain excess in northern and southern districts hindered farming. Central districts saw favorable planting with some fields up and oats damaged by hail. Wheat and rye heading, fruit prospects strong though wet soils slowed gardening. A quiet home wedding occurred in Troy and local club activities plus several visits and social events are recorded among Edwardsville Collinsville and St. Louis connections.
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Springfield
Nothern
Ask Your School Teacher Tar Catt New Home Library
A reader note urges public school pupils to consult their teachers to judge Tar Catt's New Home Library. It promotes a best ten books selection for boys and girls from standard authors, with teacher involvement encouraged for affordability and value.
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Tar Catt
Social Roundup From Troy and Nearby Towns
W S Avis family visit last Sunday. W W Barnaback Wilkie of Edwardaville visited Monday. J W Daniels stayed with Mrs F E Linder in Troy Tuesday. Wm L Bagler of Thompson Falls Montana visits relatives this week. Mrs Haven Pierpool and daughter visit mother Mrs McGeachin from French Village. Mrs J F Ackerman called from Collinsville for brother Charles Cox ill. Mrs James T Purviance and Miss Bessie Davy with Estella Bertam visit Collinsville. Walter Willington initiated into Eagles in Collinsville. A H Bell of Carlinville spends week in Troy with parents and visits Ellison, Faires families.
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S. S. Avis
W. W. Barnaback
See
Wilkie
Edwardaville
Greenville
J. W. Daniels
F. E. Linder
Troy
Wm. L. Bagler
Thompson's Falls
Montana
French Village
McGeachin
J. F. Ackerman
Collinsville
Charles Cox
James T. Purviance
Bessie G. Davy
Estella Betram
Walter Wilkingon
Thi City
Order of Eagles
James Bone
W. D. Coons
Andrew Fehn
Martin O'Connor
A. H. Bell
Carlinville
T. H. Bell
Charles Ellison
Marine
Charles Faires
St. Jacob
Negro Steals a Horse in Collinsville Case
Roy Sanders a colored man from East St Louis was arrested by Chief George Blake on horse stealing charges. A three year old colt owned by R F P Auwarter disappeared from Wilbur Edwards farm and surfaced with Sanders attempting to sell it in Collinsville. Sanders was jailed with $2000 bond awaiting May grand jury action.
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Roy Sanders
East St. Louis
Wilbur Edwards
Collinsville
George Blake
R. F. Auwarter
Spring Valley
Sanders
Henry Cohn
Philip Cohn
Cohn
Blake
Edwarde Farm
R. F P. Auwarter
Marshal Coons
Kleisner
Church And Society In Troy Activities
The Merry Workers plan a gathering at Mrs. Wm. Baglin's home next Wednesday afternoon. Salvation Army conducts two weeklong meetings on the street and in the Presbyterian church, with early evening street talks and later church sessions attracting local interest. Troy District Court No. 362 will hold memorial practices at the Baptist church next Sunday at 2 o'clock, with Rev. James Caéitirn delivering the sermon. all are invited.
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Wm. Baglin
Salvation Army
Presbyterian Church
Troy
Secret Court of Honor
Baptist Church
James Caéitirn
Franchise Deferred Over Incorrect West Troy Streets
The Troy & Suburban Railway Company petition for a city franchise to build and maintain a street railway was postponed after an error in the West Troy street description was found. Attorney E C Springer disclosed the mistake, leading to a corrected public notice and a ten day deferral. council aims to proceed once the deadline passes.
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Troy & Suburban Railway Company
City of
Troy
E. C. Springer
Edwardsville
Market-street
Edwardsville Road
Main Street
Springer
Market Street
John Riebold
Schaumheffel
Cat
Market Atrest
Mechanicsburg
Edwardaville
T Ia
Announcement Watch For Contest And Deals At The Cart
The Cart announces a chance to win a high grade Champion sewing machine from New Home Sewing Machine Co of Orange Mass. Entrants should watch for full contest details next week and consider subscribing to The Cart. Also advertised are F P Armorside corsets and American Beauty corsets at reduced prices along with Hollister’s Rocky Mount Tea claiming to restore energy and appetite.
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New Home Sewing Machine Co
Orange
Mass
Tust
New York
F. P
J. Allen
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Ralph F. Fernandez
Tampa
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Tchad
State Department of Agricultneé
Weather Bureau
Tue
Epperson
Eno
Moonstone Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Florence Hall
Louis Spien
L. W. Adler
Daniel Widicus
Carncy
Oscar Appel
Troy Cooking Club
A. F. Seligman
C. E. McKittrick
J. C. Getauer
St.Davis
Fred Divall
W. Braner
A. I. Sapp
St. Louis
Wm. Meiners
Arthur
Wm.,Alderson
Smithton
Shell City
Pnuffar
Oroen
Edwards Farm
Church and Society
Troy & Suburban Co
Wests Limits
City Connell
Hollinter
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