Madison County Farmers Institute Held in Troy
The twelfth annual Madison County Farmers Institute convened in Troy with a full program of speakers and demonstrations. Highlights included rural road improvements, potato and dairy topics, poultry culture, and a domestic science session led by Anna Riehl. a large audience attended across Wednesday to Thursday events at Rieder’s Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Farmers Institute
Troy
County
Sesainn
Frank Troeckler
Farmers’ Institute
Madison County
Ascii
Business Men's Association
Rieder
Institute
Sion
Aucceas
Setalon
Maud Nix
A. Vandaseer
F. F. Miller
Mitchel
Madison County Farmers’ Institute
H. F. Dankenbrink
Pin Oak
W. D. Renfro
W. J. Fraser
University of Illinois
J. H. Pahlmann
Marine
Frank J. Culp
Joel Williams
E. W. Burroughs
I. W. Cook
Chas. Sexon
Domenatio Science
Anna Riehl
Upper Alton
Illinois College of Agriculture
Mike Riehl
Mesdames
W. H. Cartwright
L. A. Spies
E. W.burroughe
Anna Robinson Bryan
Old Soldier Dies After Long Civil War Service
Frederick W. Figge, a respected Alhambra resident and Civil War veteran born in 1842 in Germany, died November 7 at his home after 40 years of illness. He served in the 117th Illinois, Co. D, and was wounded on the march. He leaves a wife Susanna and eight children, plus grandchildren and siblings. Funeral was at the Lutheran church in Hamel with Rev. Ernest Flach officiating. Interment in the Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Figge
Alhambra
Hamel
Ernest Flach
Plagg
Twiste
Furstentham
Waldeck
Germany
Madison County
Co. D
Illinois
Mr. Figge
Susanna Thele
Venice
Ida E
Henry Espenschild
William H
Augusta C
Josehua C
Wall
Mary K
Lita C
Silver_Cliff
Cola
Henry
Shelbyville
Louis H
Troy
Louisa Rauch
Figge
Comings and Goings of Relatives and Friends
Social notes from Troy recount marriages and travels. Matt Wurtz and Minnie Leath wed in St. Louis and returned to live on West Clay street. Fred Z. Cramer hosted a farewell party before rejoining the Newark in Norfolk to continue naval service. Numerous locals visit the World’s Fair, attend events, and share news of kin and friends across nearby towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Wurtz
Minnie Leath
St. Louis
Joachim Leuth
Troy
Leuth
West Clay Street
Catt
Fred Z. Cramer
Norfolk
W. Va
Newark
William J. Ruff
Olive B. Jones
East St. Louis
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
Father Wein‘etke
Rieder
William Healey
John
Will
Collinsville
Bessie Mahler
Edwardsville
James E. Hindmarch
Erwin
Wm. Hampe
Emma
Edward Holtz
St Louis
M. Hoppe
Wm. Ramshaw
Annie
William
Thomas
Eliza Wild
Masters Duncan
Willie
Imogene McCormick
James Collins
St. Jacob
G. F. J. Barnsback
Near
Mont
Farmers’ ‘Institute
Wm. Baird
Idell
Gladys
Wiley Bryant
C. B. Gonterman
Jessie
Farmers’ Institute
Rhoda Bartlett
William Black
Tower City
N. Dak
James A. Black
Mr. Black
A. Black
Springfield
Grand Lodge
1.C. C. F. Lodge
Rebekah
Joseph Simons
Colusa
Calif
California
Wm. D. Evans
Troy Boy
Key West Barracke
Mulberry Grove
Fire ravages Wilkinson residence and halves Morgan home
A Brookside mine whistle signaled a late night blaze that destroyed the Jos Wilkinson dwelling near the depot and damaged Thomas Morgan’s house. Miss Rosa Wilkinson alerted the family, all clothing and household goods were lost, bucket brigades aided efforts as city fire apparatus failed by condition. Loss about 1000 dollars with 400 dollars insured. the Wilkinson family homeless and receiving community relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookside
Jos. Wilkinson
Rosa Wilkinson
Wilkinson
City Council actions on rock question and licenses at Troy
City council meetings in Troy I Tt discuss rock procurement for ten freight cars once rate secured and transfer of licenses from Matt Centralto to John, with bonds to be acted upon. Nov 7 1904 minutes note plat acceptance, petition handling, fines remittance request, and routine reports.
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Troy
Itt
Rock
Miller
Dawson
Cramer
Hale
Horsley
Peterman
Taylor
Worsman
Joseph Guinty
Norbury & Taylor
Matt
John Centralto
Rolt-callaves
Horsman
F.F. Miller
R. L. Dawson
J. N. Jarvis
Rollhall
Hornley
F. N. Jarvin
J. W. Bilyou
Electrician
Hershey
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Farmers? Institute
Edwards
Spring Valley
Hermano
Pettit
Ilinois College
J. A. Rumer
Nta
Hertel
Lair-County
W.J. Ruff
Misa Pattie Campbell
Mias Karlena Singletary
Frank W. Hail
Aurora
Mosimat
Cook
Auwartet
Mesara
Rawson
Canedy
Mosiman
Jesse L. Simpson
R. L. Lowry
Messrs. Rawson
Mossman
Kartena Singletary
Meadames F. B. Linder
B. W. Jarvis
Mra
Cartwright
Upper
Alton
Ethel Faires
Jacoby
Beardent
Edward Bour
Brillard
S. Kingston
East St.Louis
Weadon
Jos. Wilkingon
Morgan
Church and Society
Union
M. E
Ja. Vandaveer
Merry Workers' Society of the
Presbyterian Church
August Droll
Baptist Church
James Osborn
Dr. King
Lois Cragg
Dorchester
Mass
E. C. Morriss
Formosa
City Council
Finance Committee
Elmer Sapp
W.D. Coons
Joe Scott
W. HL. Jarvis
C. EB. McKittrick
McKittrick
C.J
B. Briner
Reese
Droft
Squadri Ye
Crete
W. McWittrick
Feen
Reiss & Krieger
Henry C. Gerfgu
Con
de. Vance
McCormick
T.H. Bell
Commercial Electric C Garlock Packing Co
Fairbanks
Marge & Co
Bunsey & Bikemeier
Disk
W. Branergrent
Chas Kimberlin
Havin Das
Coopers
Louis Butcher
John Voelker
Taber
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