EDITORS HOLD MEET AT CHESTER CHAPTERS GROWTH
The Southern Illinois Editorial association held its annual meeting in Chester on the 20th and 21st with about 20 new members added from two years prior. Delegates praised the event as educational and enjoyable, with tours on the steamer Tennessee and a penitentiary program arranged by Governor Deneen’s courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois Editorial Association
State Association
Chester
Southern
1Inois Penitentiary
J. B. Smith
S. I. EH
Missouri
Tlinois
Illinois State Fish Commission
Deneen
Southern Windis Penitentary
Penitentia
Penitentiary
J. G. Smith
J. ‘T. Galbraith
Chester Theater
W. J. Sell
Grayuilto
Mareh
Waithful
H.C. Aderiy
E. Hutt
Salem
Bisses Jentrie Gant
Kya Tindall
Ljnspell
Keler Belu
John M. Rapp
Pairfield
Tlarry I. Dewhirst
Olney
Jennie Gant
Eva ‘Indall
Statesman
J. McCan Davis
St. Cigin
Orcherty
Commencement Exercises Set At Rieders Opera House
Yesterday the public schools closed the 1900s term with no picnic this year and will conclude with commencement exercises next Tuesday evening at Rieders Opera House. County Superintendent J A Uazel will deliver the address. The program includes invocation by Rev W A Cross, various declamations, music by the orchestra, and diplomas presented by the Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyoy
Rieder
Operan
J. A. Uazell
Elizabeth Seaty
W. A. Cross
James Herbert Wilkinson
Ella Ruth Raber
Maletz
Board of Education Act
Uazell County
W. A .Crosas
Stanley Ritcher Dies at 32 in Troy City
Stanley Witcher a well known young man of this city, died last night at 10 20 at his parents home from consumption. He was 32 years, 9 months, 4 days old. Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm from the Ritcher home to the M E church with Rev W A Cross officiating. interment in Troy cemetery. Obituary deferred to next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Witcher
O’clovk
August Ritcher
Ritcher
W. A. Cross
Troy
Cemetery Dedication and Church Services Noted
The Eaton area observes a formal dedication of the Evangelical Friedens cemetery near the Dawson property with sermons by Rev. Krickhahn and clergy from Blackjack Nameoki and Marine counties. Separate notices mention Baptist and Lutheran services, a Lions cage incident in Pittsburg, and community happenings including a Martha Ger Ten music class concert, weddings, and local visits.
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Evangelical Friedens
Dawson
Rickhahn
German Evangelical Church
KF. Braun
Blackjack Church
Assembly
CG. Krickhah
Ff. Braun
G. Pressmann
Nameoki
Paul Huchmilter
Marine
G. Krickhahn
Hrev. G. Plisspul
Troy Exchange Bank Incorporates as State Bank
Local bank reorganizes from private Troy Exchange Bank, established in 1881 by W. W. Jarvis, into a state bank retaining its name. July 1 effective date. capital stock $50,000. stockholders W. W. Jarvis D G Jarvis John Feldmeier and John W. Garnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Exchange Bank
W. W. Jarvis
D G Jarvis
John Feldmeier
John W. Garnet
Thurston to Lead Hawthorne and Oak Park Schools
Prof. H. EF Thurston, longtime principal of Yroy public schools, will move to East St. Louis to supervise Hawthorne and Oak Park schools. He closed a contract last Saturday, taking the superintendency of the two independent districts within East St. Louis city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EF. Thurston
Yroy
East St. Louis
Thurston
Hawthorne
Oak Park
Thurston to Teach and Supervise at East Landsdowne School
Prof Thurston will teach at the eight-room East Landsdowne school and supervise the Oskark school. He received an overdraft offer to lead Woodriver School, now under construction and due to open in September. East St. Kawis appointment marks advancement in his career. Troy friends welcome the East St. Louis post.
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Thurston
Oskark
East Landsdowne
Woodriver
East St. Kawis
Troy
East St. Luis
Miss Mosiman Passes Away at 40 in Troy
Miss Fannie Mosiman, 40, died this afternoon at her parents’ home in Troy after a four month illness from consumption. She studied at Granite City hospital to become a nurse. Funeral is set for Tuesday at 4 AM from the family residence to the Baptist church, with burial likely in the nearby cemetery. Obituary next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Werson
Fannie Mosimean
August Mosiman
Mer
Granite City Hospital
Baptist Church
Troy Athletics Rout Chanticlers in Season Opener at New Park
The Troy Athletics defeated the Chanticlers of St Louis 21 to 1 in the season opener at the new Athletic park. Attendance was strong as the Heamilies Crown club of St Louis visits tomorrow afternoon for a game at the Troy grounds. A Memorial Day 3:30 p.m. tilt is set with the AA Stars of Collinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Athletics
Chanticlers of
St. Louis
Heamilies-Crown Club
St Louis
Athletics
Stars
Collinsville
Troy Jones
St. Jacob Athletics
Maring Pirates
Miners Return to Work After Strike Settlement
The coal mine strike ending in April is practically settled with about 2000 miners back to work this week in Madison. Independent operators concede to miners demands, granting a three cent per ton wage advance and payment of shot loaders. Donk Bros Co and Coke Co have left the operators’ association and joined the independents, while Brookside remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madson
Donk Bros. Co. and Coke Co
Memorial Day observance set by veterans group
Ready for Memorial Day. All plans are perfected for the observance under veterans auspices. A large attendance is anticipated if weather permits. The parade will form at the public school at one o'clock and proceed to the cemetery. John B. Pachall of St. Louis will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans Jtid
Ato O'Eluck Wan
John B. Pachall
St. Louis
Blair Post
Court House Items Show Transfers and Divorces
In the circuit courts, cases disposed since last report include Bass vs Vandalia Railroad continued by agreement. Peterson vs American Car and Foundry plaintiff takes trans suit. Lienemann vs Lienemann divorce and injunction dismissed. Brewing Assoc. vs Paris trespass confirmed. Wall ace vs Wealch attachment dismissed on motion. New circuit actions include foreclosures, divorces for Woodrum and Ritter, and inventories presented for deceased individuals. Continuous entries note various judgments, injunctions, and settlements with dates and parties named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Bass
Vandalia Railroad
John Peterson
American Car and Foundry Co
J. Om. Wallace
G. W. Wealch
Otto Giesen
Armerican Steel Poulttries
CLSL
John Nitz
National Ennameling and Stamping Co
Rise
Mostef
Chancery
Wibash Railroad Co
Henry Niehtas
Edward Kriepisehtrel
St. Louis & Suburban Injunetion
George Winderool
J. M. Bandy
Abbie Cross
Walter Cress
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Southern Illinos Association
Hell
Launelbean
H. L. Williamson
Murphyebore
Fairfield
J. M. Sheets
Southern Witnois Editorial Association
Southern Iilinois
Congress
United States Senate
Ilinois
Chicago Tribune
General
Harris Dante
Southern Hisnals Editorial Association
Stanley Ritcher
Long Ulness
Potock
Vythian Sisters
Martin O'Connor
Vythian Sisters’ Order
Pythian Sisters
Le~catur
Ilinois Traction System
Edwardsville
4& BR
Snodgrass’ Variety Store
Europe
Bargal
Kes
NEW Evangelical Friedens Cemetery
J. B. Gilbert
Jeremiah
Merry Workers' Society of the
Ae Ehurch
St. Paul's Eviineelled Lutheran Church
2. C. Strassen
The
Presbyterian Church
Lion Moudless& Child
Pittsburg
S. Kingston
Martha Ger- Ten
Clay Street
Bessie Renshaw
City
Venetia
That
Plate
Mr. Roby
Alvin, Tex
Maryville
Davidson Store Company
Peter
Jetin Wittmann
Crpital
August Mertz
Birdie Menderson
TL. W. Cook
Libbie Avis
Aml Rose Wilkinson
Chapel Ear
Local Bank
Perot H. F. Thurston
Mosiman
Kingston
Circuit
Ecircuit Court
Clark
Ileads
Louis Tetronovich
New Circuit Court
M. Rosenfeld
Mike Skelet
Simon Daniel
Johanna Dagmiel
John Hota
Mary Betfore
di Vorey
Nanye Woodrum
J. Woodrum
Albert Riddle
Laura Riddle
Jacob Dut
H.R. Worden
Jacob
George Livsehs
SLU
Mary
Mary Lee
Dorothy Wo Butus
OG. W
Sevey
John Hoehdia
Dives Parti
Smith
Bion Me Prourt
aQoh Ivey
Anna L. Searcy
A. Riggin
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