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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1910
Page
5
A fragmentary Marine Telegram note hints at an alligator tale with local history and curiosity. The short piece references a three year old animal and its home, sparking reader interest in a community feature.
A new time card announces Vandalia Vandella No. 24 will stop at Troy starting tomorrow. The noon eastbound train departs Union Station St. Louis at 12 40 and arrives Troy at 1 30. Local officials and citizens plan to greet the inaugural trip with a campout and fanfare, while no other changes to local schedules are noted.
Vennard W Ghinty of Collinsville 26 formerly of Troy was found guilty by a U S jury in East St Louis on a charge of knowingly receiving a stolen package of postage stamps. The case links to the Breese post office robbery in October 1909 and involves a $126 50 stamp disposal attempt. Bail was posted and motions for a new trial are set for next week.
A biographical sketch notes Soneeruing Bo Wells, a former Troy resident killed in a coal mine near Collinsville. Born on St Andrew's Avenue, he was son of Caele Jim Wells. The family moved to Troy before the Civil War. Brothers Tom and others pursued mining, art, and minstrel work with Tom later linked to Clinton life.
Stockholders vote to suspend shoe production indefinitely and seek disposal or lease of the plant After a strike thousands of pairs of shoes were not produced or shipped orders canceled causing losses to the company and employees Workers are notified to seek other employment Edwardsville Republicans note the 77th anniversary of Squire George Barraclough a longtime Edwardsville police magistrate who has married over 2 000 couples and dispensed justice Board of Education special session Troy IL Nov 15 1940 Boston presiding Goalby Seligman present a proposal for purchasing a pinner for school and a donation of 100 to aid James Morrison adjournment noted James Boston president pro tem W J Goalby clerk
A fragmented letter from Mary Gimp, formerly of Tray, notes subscription changes to The Cat and updates an address to WN Tinarilta avenues Part land. She mentions health improving, rainy season, plans to visit Portland for winter, and references new Rogal View photo post cards at The Call office, Twenty-three varieties.
The Bayecist church hosted a Homecoming Festival with both afternoon and evening sessions at the Baptist and Presbyterian churches. Invitations reached former members and many guests attended, with plans to make the event an annual affair. A varied program featured hymns, talks, reminiscences, and a special evening at the High School Glee Club fundraiser.
Ninth at St Jerome's church Wuesday morning with Weinecke officiating. The couple, Frank Guennewig of Staunton and Miss Elizabeth Guennewig, were celebrated with a reception, generous gifts, and a home in the North End. Numerous relatives and friends attended from St Louis, Capron, and nearby towns. Several social events follow, including a Modern Woodmen ball and a high class entemanments series by Star Amusement Company, with Edwin W. Lanhem billed for next week. Local residents and visitors share Thanksgiving greetings and gatherings across Troy and surrounding areas, with many names and places cited in the social round.
Local notes report Christmas market plans at the Presbyterian church basement and a charity toy drive. Also listed are marriage licenses issued in nearby counties, a prominent farmer’s death at 94, and upcoming court and school board meetings in Madison County with related schedules and public notices.
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