Class of 09 at Rocksville Clinton Morriss and Sapp
The program featured declamations by Lillie Snow Sondles and Edna Kinder, with Laura Frances Johnson and Frances Eckert delivering valedictory remarks. Music by the orchestra and various solos plus a diplomas presentation highlighted the ceremony. Principal Thurston received a gold watch fob as a token of esteem. A school picnic is planned for next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie
Lillie Snow Sondles
Laura Frances Johnson
Fingarella
Margaret Adele Lewis
James Matthews Adams
Will Llewellyn
Bertha Pearl Young
John Ut
Frances Bernice Eckert
Board of Education
Wilbur Gebauer
J. VU. Aszell
J. ¥. Thurston
Tanelith
Close of 1908 09 Trey City Public Schools Term
Enthusiastic close as Trey City marks end of term with 105 Liberty Bell medals for punctual and perfect students. Awards cover four upper grades for 95+ yearly average and four lower grades for top term average. Commencement extends over two evenings at Hieder's Opera House with elaborate stage decor and a full program of recitations music and declamations by the Class of 09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trey City
Mra
Ender
St. Louis
Hieder
Opera House
Board of Education
N. D. Sweeny
Wilbur Louis Gebauer
Georgia Alice Horsley
Mary Margaret Morgan
Clara Ruth Sapp
Cornet
Will Llewellyn
Whistling Regiment
Helen Josephine Gebauer
Plorenge Belva Jones
Musiq Ui Ss
Bach Orchestra
Keboe's Bar
Maude May Hamilton
Beanie
Margaret Renfro
Nero
Margaret Zoella Smith
Rodivide Clinton Morrisn
Fall of the Bastile Lights Fire at Troy Jail
A Sunday dawn blaze destroyed Troy’s city bastile in 1909, with flames gutting the quarters and leaving the fate of the structure and residents uncertain. Firefighters fought the blaze as onlookers speculated on arson and the city’s need for better facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Omaey
Bastile
Paris
A. D
Troy
Calaboose
Church and Society Notes From St Pauls and Local Faiths
At a special St Pauls merelical Lutheran meeting the body declined a peaceful dismissal to pursue Prof. Kellermann for a Peoria principalship, choosing to keep him for Troy’s parochial school now expanding from 60 to 146 pupils. Granite City to host America’s first orthodox Bulgarian church with 40 seating capacity, 10,000 area members expected. dedication to be attended by Archbisho Plato of Russia and priest Theophilact. Rev Stuart’s sermon at Presbyterian tomorrow morning on The Coed Soldiers and the Good Wight of Faith, with Saved by Hope in the evening. Madison County Catholic Societies hold annual meeting at Edwardsville Wildey theatre. Joh Seltnetl er of Alton elected president. Rev Gilbert to speak at Baptist church tomorrow on Behold the Man. young men invited to morning and evening services and a prayer meeting next Thursday. Boy Scout meeting noted for Friday evening 18? details uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Merelical Lutheran Congregation
C. B. Kellermann
Peoria
Prof. Kellermann
St. Pauls
Kellermann
Troy
Kellerminiun
Granite City
America
Joseph
Constantinople
Plato
Russia
Father Theophilact
Vulwaria
Astorium
Tri-cities
Stuart
Presbyterian Church
Madison County Moderation of Catholic Societies
Edwardsville
Joh Seltnetler
Alton
Memorial Day Observance Promises Large City Program
Memorial Day in the city promises a big affair with favorable weather. The parade forms at the public school and proceeds to the city cemetery for the observance. Miners' union calls a 12 30 pm meeting to participate, with other local groups expected to join. Program includes band music, prayers, songs such as America and Nearer My God to Thee, addresses by Rev H F Gilbert and V B L Stuart, and decoration of graves.
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Veterans
Miners’ Union
St Mary’ S Key
N. D. Sweeny
Social and Personal Roundup of Local Figures
Moonstone Chapter 442 of Eastern Star held a large meeting at the Prell building with initiations for Edwardsville candidates and a banquet. Old Settlers Day observance is planned for Edward ville at St. Joles M. B. E. church with plans to have R. A. Searrith of Alton attend. A reception greeted graduates of the public school. The Stepaen Boot and Shoe Workers’ vision announced a grand picnic at Rieder’s park for June 27 with city shoe workers from St Louis expected. Numerous local residents and visitors from St Louis and across the river were noted in social calls, visits, and travels through Troy, Collinsville, and Grantpark area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moonstone
Grier
Eastern Star
Prell
Edwardsville
Ron
J. E. Wollbrinck
H. H. Wollitek
Old Settlers
Madison County
Evhwardaville
St. Joles M. BE
R. A. Searrith
Alton
Troy
Stepaen
Wardsville Sunday Guests Near Mr W J Gebauer
Wardsville residents hosted by W J Gebauer as families from St Louis and nearby towns visited relatives. Several friends and relatives arrived for short visits, including Mrs Herman Wehmeyer Jr and daughter, Mr and Mrs Himer Sapp and John Sapp, and others from Edwardsville Capron Oklahoma and Collinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardsville
W. J. Gebauer
Herman Wehmeyer, Jr
St. Louis
Himer Sapp
John Sapp
Hout
Fayette
John Feldmeier
Edwardsville
John F. Deimling
Edward Moore
Enly
Johnson City
Elizabeth Spohr
Williap
Capron Oki
Spohr
M Lewis Olive
Quincy
Kan
A. J. Whiteside
Pin Oak
Otto Oeschle
O'Falton
John Millett
Collinsville
Thomas Millett
Jest Albrecht
Ville
Tech
Louis Hartung
Lena Wiegers
W. J. Gebuner
Stephen Custermany
Elsie
Viehland
Pearl Courtney
Oklahoma
Patti Campbell
James M. Osborn
Martha
Edith
Gerry
Okla
Troy
Osborn
Geary
Guthrie
Illinois Traction to Build Likely Near Edwardsville
Rumors from the Edwardsville area say the Illinois Traction Company is reconsidering local lines. Reports from nearby leaders indicate a possible survey paralleling the Litchfield and Madison tracks, with property transfers hinting at traction interests. Officials stress no formal right of way has been secured yet, but developments are anticipated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawardaville Tntelligencer
Mone
W.ohl Tairrant
Peavin Iid
L.A
Litchfield & Madison
Traction Company
Oul Care Gr
Circuit Court Reports and Docket Notes From Madison County
Madison County circuit court convened with Judge Burroughs presiding. The grand jury, led by John Olive of New Douglas as foreman, reported with one exception. jurors Sam Reid, C. Neimeir, and Wm. G. Ablers assisted. State’s Attorney J. F. Gillham’s period report showed about fifty cases disposed and $3,576 in fines. total fees were $1,027.40. Several Chancery and Civil actions addressed include divorces for Hay, Gifford, Christison, Medved, Ellis. foreclosures, and various damages suits against Alton Baking and Catering Co. Criminals included multiple guilty pleas and fines, with terms including a three month jail sentence for Ames Ray and other fines. Probate proceedings listed decedents and minors with inventories, final reports, and hearings scheduled. Continued and dismissed cases noted. last page promises further items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Circuit Court
B. PB. Burroughs
J. A. Barnett
T. M. Fudd
Louis Bode
John Olive
New Douglas
Sam Reid
Ant C. Neimeir
Wm. G. Ablers
Burroughs
Edwardsville
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Dan Liebler
H. F. Gilbert
oweTo the Lions
Edna Alice Kinder
Colorado Madge
Mamie Agnes Schrameck
Thomas Ramshaw
Roy
Zepata City
Mabel Ethelbertha Horsley
Sele
Leta
Vetter
ST. Paul's School
Hltt Gilbert
Baptist Church
the Baptist
T °. Thurston
Thurston
Mesdames FE
OS Dorothy
Silas Shadwick
Biama Selviltze
Louis A. Suthoff
Hinessi
Grantfark
Sunnday
Chris, Bisse
Martin Wittmann
Ma Neville
O'Pallon
Henry Wendler
Robert Holliday
J. Allen
W. Cook
Missouri
Metropolis
St Louis
Kawin Pigee
Hookdates
Sapp
W.C. Seele Qaul Tihele
Tarvis
Otto Beatwiter
Wighhkual
Wm. Rubine
St.Louis
Peter
Henry Herman
Mary
Awd
Hr. F. Thurston
Mary Davis
Charlotte Droy
Elizabeth Scott
Illinois
Raanor
Phat McKintey Company
Fas Belt
AL. Athol
S&s. Kingston
Circuit and Probate
Circuit Court
Howard Hay
Eva Hay
Alfred Gifford
Ella Gifford
Georgia Christison
Joseph Christison
An‘oy Medved
Amalin Medved
J. E. Lee
H W. Pollard
Erhard Schueter
Elizabeth Schueter
Trene Arostéad
Wm. Armstead
Minnie A. Ellis
R. AL. Ellis
R. G. Kneedler
Thomas Russell
Gmlty
Ames Ray
Aidan Klepecky
New Staunton Coal Co
Marty Atkinson
Pred Simms
Athan Atchison
Alton Baking and Catering Co
Rn McDow
S. Alton Baking Wd Catering Co
AMC
Laiie Rice
Alton Baking A Catering Co
Alton Weeking and Catering Co
Venue Co
Chistes Kasten
Frank Brasics
David Beitel
CS. Clack
Agnes M. Clack
Iivorce
Daisy Todd
Alton Baking
Thomas Rice
Ula Rise
Dr. E. A Cook
Lanages
Jude
E. Hulskotter
Etiver Miller
Bernard Hentrick
AW. Mathis
Anoa Davis
MW. Klatter
Adolph Steiner
Anna Machs
Henry Dietzel
Inven
Lory
G.ow. Casebury
Anton Kehel
Eer
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