Dedicated the road Advent celebration to Vandalia depot
A large town gathering celebrated the dedication of the macadam road from the cemetery hill to Vandalia depot. The parade, led by the U M W A band, toured to the depot and back, with speeches by Mayor Busse Engineer Powell Mayor Simpson and others. A banquet at Ward's followed with abundant viands and a festive crowd.
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Cemetery Hill
Vandalia Depot
To'elock
Rieder
Opera House
Busse
W. C. Powell
Simpson
Collinsville
L. W. Adler
St. Jacob
Ward
Las Udp Polong
Troy
Halloween Pranks Cause Damage and Injury in Troy
Halloween observances in Troy turned disruptive with windows broken and items moved. A dangerous prank left Henry Schotemeyer Sr. with a fractured arm after stepping on a pile of fence posts near the Zenk property in the West End. Authorities urge offenders to make amends and lessons to be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Wallowe
Zenk
West End
Henry Schotemeyer
Mr. Schotemeyer
Library Social Contests Feature at Friday Event
The school library social last week included guessing contests that proved popular. Judges met Tuesday at the school house to distribute prizes. Floral Love Story won by Mrs. W. To Stratton, who received a pitcher among the awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratton
Pitcher
Among Church and Society
Community notices detail upcoming meetings at local churches and organizations. Key events include Joy Cemetery Mite Society at Mrs Wim Meiners, WTA at Mrs BF Cramer, Ladies' Aid at Mrs John Strain, and a 70th anniversary for Godfrey Congregational church on Nov 4. Rev Mittendorf's German Evangelical sermon tomorrow. St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran votes tomorrow afternoon. M St church invites other churches to support the Methodist pastor next Tuesday evening. Rev Bodine accepts call to Congregational church at Highland to succeed Frank Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Cemetery Mite Society
Wim. Meiners
BF. Cramer
Ladies’ Aid
M. E. Church
John Strain
Godfrey
I. Ef. Mittendorf
German Evangelical Church
St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Chrch
M. St
Ho K. Bodine
Annawan
Venry County
Cal
Wighland
Frank Lewis
New Vandalia Time Card Sets Morning and Westbound Changes
A new time card goes into effect tomorrow at 7 00 on the Vandalia Line with several changes. Local traffic affects No 8 eastbound arrival now 8 18 instead of 8 20 and No 6 westbound afternoon rate altered to 7 00. The Westbound fast Craigt train schedule is adjusted to 3 Bed and the Westbound New Yorkers service begins tomorrow. Westbound through Proy passes 4 24 pm and the westbound at 6 58 daily.
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Vandalia
G. Ith
Ngo
Dedication of new rock road at Troy ends with breakdowns
St Jacob correspondent reports night trip to Troy for dedication of a new rock road. Adler and companions return by auto, gear fails on steep hill, vehicle left with a farmer, then reaches Vandalia rail line and proceeds home by train, arriving about 2 am. The following day the car is brought home with some real horsepower. Editor James J Melnerney of the Alton Sentinel-Democrat dies after long illness at age 66. born in Alton, started in printing, founded the Alton Democrat in 1875 and Madison County Beacon in 1879. later involved in local politics and a mayoral bid. The Call notes birthday and post cards available, costs less than 26 a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacob
MiehtssLourpab
L. W. Adler
Fred Soba
Philige Baer
Pred Maren
Andreay Gieh
New Rock Road
Troy
Adler
Vandalia
James J. Melnerney
Alton
Regular meeting minutes and financial reports, Troy HL 1909
The Troy city council meets to approve minutes, receive treasurer and electrician reports, and accept the city marshal's October report. Finance committee reports favorable on all claims and recommends payment. Officers present include Mayor Busse, Clerk Verter, and Aldermen Peterman Beutel Schott Garnet Norbury Stienhans.
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Troy
Counecil
Busse
Rall Call
Verter
Peterman
Beutel Schott
Garnet
Norbury
Stienhans
Edward Best
Alfey
Seth
Riolnt Oworge Liebler
Boutel
Electrician
Beutel
Joan W. Gornet
WM. Beutpel
Social and Personal News from Troy and Nearby
The marriage of Emory Kinsherlin and Miss Mary Young occurred last Saturday in St. Louis. They returned Sunday and received a housekeeping shower Tuesday and a kitchen shower Wednesday at Braner's Hall. Also, a church wedding united Louis Wille and Ametia Kuhlmann at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church with a reception at the bride’s home. A centennial dinner celebrated Mrs Jarvis and son-in-law S Eale. A Halloween party hosted by Estelle Bertram, Gertrude Bertram, and Lulu Leichmidt featured ghosts and fortunes.
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Emory Kinsherlin
Mary Young
Troy
St. Louis
Braner’s Hall
Neosha Council
Pocahontas
Ina
Kob
Kimberlin
Toltis
North End
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Sehurch
Louis Wille
Ametia Kuhlmann
Revd
Co. Strassen
Herman Kuhlmann
Augusta Wille
Williem Wille
Frieda Kuhlmann
Frederick Wille
Maryville
Henry Kuhlmann
W. W. Jarvis
Carrie Wolf
Frederick Springer
Edwardsville
W. Seeley
Leele
Emma Martineaux
Emily Stahl
Madison
James T. Purviance
Estelle
Gertrude Bertram
Lulu Leichmidt
Local society notes from Edwardsville and surrounding towns
A lively society page lists Mr. and Mrs. John Peldmeier of 215 Kansas Street hosting a farewell party as they plan a move to Troy. Mary Kinder hosts a Hallowe en gathering, with dances and refreshments. A box social is planned for November 13 at Maple Grove, with Stephenson’s orchestra. Numerous visits and trips across the river are noted among St Jacob, Troy, Collinsville, and Marine residents, including several to St Louis. The column closes noting continued society events and upcoming entertainments.
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Melwardsville
John Peldmeier
Kansas Street
Eastern Star
Edwardsville
Troy
Feldmeier
Troy Exchange Bank
Grand jury returns indictments in October term court
The circuit court grand jury adjourned last Friday after returning indictments for rioting robbery obtaining goods under false pretenses adultery gambling and liquor selling among others. Bail amounts ranged from 150 to 600 dollars. One case Minnie Hydorn for child abandonment was not a true bill.
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Circuit Court
Stanley Yudzinsky
Paul Masulis
Peter Jankoski
Felix Yang
Joe Lekawiy
John Romanatt
Mike Keba
Anna Kozak
George Hillebrand
Frank Conley
Matthew Keefe
Frank Boyle
Dock Gardner
R. Springer
Philip Wrets
Lorenz Stohr
John Dickmann
Jack Reber
Robert Burns
Fred Martin
Robert Dobbins
Wm. Dickson
Louis Wedig
Christ Roehling
Theo. Breitenstein
Andy Fuller
Henry Meyer
W.W
Wm, Polaski
John Berta
Dominick Bertinotti
Anton Gaizat
Nazereno Vodesto
Richard Wroerich
Jake Schwartz
Coley Totef
Mika Fisher
Minnie Hydorn
Court docket reports and civil actions notes
Local circuit court filings include George Ringering vs Bie Hour Rail Road for $1000 damages and Irisa Curry vs Bert J. Curry for divorce with custody sought of Kenneth age 7. Numerous chancery dismissals and partitions noted, plus criminal cases with defendants sentenced to jail or penitentiary and fines.
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George Ringering
Bie Hour Railroad
Irisa Curry
Bert J. Curry
Kenneth
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B. W. Jarvis
Bishop's Hriddle
Withur Gebaner
W. T. Stratton
Berry
Auwarter
P.M. Davidson
Wilbur Gebauer
Gebauer
Vandalia Line
Koho
Rditor Melnerney
Hoyt
Henry Chirk
Stork
Fulton
Clermont
Journal OF Council
Kilmer Sapp
R. L. Dawson
Gilbert
Fries
Droli
H. Schmidt
Troy Telephone Co
Wendller
Geffen & Roeben
Charles Esterlein
A.C. Powell
Brookside Coal Coal Co
David Martin
Win
Meiners
Platt Tron Co
Mary Kinder
Hallowe'en
Stephenson
Turner Hall
Henry Peters
Philip Rarick, Sr
Daniel Carter
YY. M. Davidson
D. Schott
Edw. H. Klein
Martha Geffen
St. Lous
James Peterman
Jeff Brewille
Bonus Biekmann
Camily
Matine
Ho P. Beste
M. A. Loveland
Milwaukee
Wis
George Gochl
Malden and Son
Woburn
Elizabeth Tuner
Glen Carbon
A. R. Snodgrass
Henry H. Wood
Frank Arth
Missy Bertha
Marine
Wil
Sebastian Weber
George Riebalt
Embree Mo
de W. Dageer
St. Jaecob
H.C. Kersey
Martin Rotheinstiehl
St Jacob
J. G. Schoeck
Mabel Holliday
James Rone Aml
Lilhian Buck
Francis Moore
Re. Louis
Mise Elfvieda Ashaner
Fred Ashader
Mesdames G. We. Madifer
J. A. Smith
Thors
Chancery
Hkatie Waleber
Fanny Simakat
Ana M. Schroscher
W. WH. Wauschulte
Elizabeth Plucher
Clara Selipceoah
John Frey
Joseph Buehmiller
Lawrence Gruenanfelder
Wessie Braser
Corn Products Co
Chirenee Murray
Janes Smith
Kereeny
Lawson
Boreens
Plewdf
Guilly
Mina Norvis
Fuirgberg
Jarsecky
Dad Ig
Poemitentiary
Peter Michaels
Assandt
Chester Positentiary
Charts Smith
Phleuds
Chester
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