Board of Education Minutes From November 1908
The Board of Education meets in Troy Illinois on November 6 1908 with roll call and approvals. Finance committee reports bills and teacher payments totaling 92 50 to Thurston and 47 50 to Renfro 46 00 to Bryant 40 00 to Collins 40 00 to Davis 40 00 to Matthews 50 00 to Hogan 42 50 to Donoho 38 72 to Purviance 96 0 to Gebauer 48 88 to Schuler 51 5 to Auwarter and 68 80 to Rucker Sons after which the report is accepted and orders drawn. Thurston submits October school report: 302 pupils enrolled 121 males 181 females 5916 attendance days 281 average daily attendance 15 tardies 4 corporal punishments 151 on honor roll. Board adjourns.
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P. M. Davidson
R. H. Mantle
George Horsley
H. F. Thurston
Maud Renfro
Mamie Bryant
Alice Collins
Ruth Davis
Adda Matthews
Alpha Hogan
S. Donoho
G. A. Purviance
Alton Plumbing & Heating Co
J. ©. Gebauer
Fred Schuler
M. .F. Auwarter
H. F
Board of Education
Davidson
Pavis
Walker Opposes Lewis for IL Mine Workers Presidency
Telegraphic Springfield dispatch from November 2014 notes John H. Walker, president of the Illinois Mine Workers, plans to challenge T. L. Lewis for the organization’s presidency. National secretary W. G. Ryan sent out official ballots listing Illinois candidates for head offices. Candidates for vice president include Samuel Pascoe and J. W. Murray. Joseph Pope seeks secretary treasurer. For AFL delegate, contenders include John Mitchell, John H. Walker, Frank Hayes, Duncan McDonald, Adolph Germer, Frank Farrington, John Green, and Joseph Pope.
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Springfield
John H. Walker
Aitte Mine Workers
Illinois
T. L. Lewis
W. GB. Ryan
Samuel Pascoe
Farmington
J. W. Murray
Herrin
Joseph Pope
Belleville
American Federation of Labor
John Mitchell
Spring Valley
John IL Walker
Danville
Frank 4. Hayes
Collinaville
Duncan McDonald
Lesby
Adolph Germer
East St. Louis
Frank Farrington
Streator
John Green
Joseph Pops
Presidential elections of the last fifty years overview
The piece notes major electoral margins from 1876 to 1904, detailing counts for Tilden, Cleveland, Garfield, Harrison, McKinley, Lincoln, Grant, Roosevelt, and Parker. It mentions New York’s pivotal role and a closing remark about a new postcard line and delivery of the Poet-Dispatch.
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Hives
Tilden
Cleveland
Blaine
New York
Garfield
Electorial College
Hanecock
Starrigan
McKinley
Bryan
Lincoln
McClellin
Grant
Greeley
Sewing the Stars on the American Flag
The illustration depicts Betsy Ross’s cottage interior in Philadelphia now owned by a patriotic association. The site is a show place in the Quaker City, linked to the lore of the first stars and stripes flag.
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Betsy Roast
Philadelphia
The Man From Deadwood at Alhambra Hotel
In Arizona a man registering as Silas Dangleford in Deadwood is confronted by masked gunmen seeking Colorado Pete. He claims to have killed three rivals in a poker dispute and insists he is broke. The gang decides to let him go, noting they came for a low stakes game and not a hanging.
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American Press Association
Arizona
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Alhambra Hotel
Silas Dangleford
Deadwood
Cato
Mark Brown
Dangleford
Tam
T O
Ford
Texas
Tim Bunker
Colorado
Pete
Peta
Jill Peters
Jim
Colorado Pete
Edwards
Spinney
Prospecting for Oil In Edwardsville District
Edwardsville remains hopeful that oil and gas will be found in paying quantities. Wells south of town progress well with promoters optimistic. A Keller farm well has gas capped for now. gas escapes loudly when released. American Oil & Pipe Line Co has sold interests to Madison County Oil & Gas Co which now operates the district. Farmers Kosten and Keller are securing leases nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Keller Farm
American Oil & Pipe Line Company
Madison County Oil & Gas Company
Charles Kosten
Ford Keller
How is Your Digestion Mrs Dowling Praises Electric Hitters
Mrs Mary Dowling of No 228 8th Ave San Francisco recommends Electric Hitters for stomach troubles and liver issues describing it as the best remedy on the market today The tonic purifies the blood invigorates the system and helps female weakness The Call offers new subscribers The Call price in advance through January 1 1910 at 1 00
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Mary Dowling
8Th Ave
San Francisco
S. Kingston
FORD
Henry Ford
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Roll Call
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Poet-Dispatch
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United States
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S. E Kingston
St. Louis Times
Daniel Peterman
Helvetia
Mutua Hee Tastradee Co
Reliable Home Company
M. W. Powele
Star Tailorine Company
Chicago
Star Tartarina Company
Star Tailoring Company
M. F. Allwarter
Tarket
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
B. W. Jarvis
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