News Notes and Gossip From the Town
Local items report a new concrete walk at the Baptist church enhancing curb appeal. Mines manager P W Rarick suffers blood poisoning from a hand scratch. Thomas McAdoo breaks a finger after a yard fall. A Merry Workers party is set for October 17 at Mrs G L Elliott’s home with entertainment and refreshments for a 10 cent admission. Glen Carbon schools reopen as diphtheria cases decline to three under quarantine. Mrs Elmer Bergman plans a household goods sale Wednesday before moving to Columbia to join her husband with the East St Louis Columbia and Waterloo electric railway. Alfred S Joseph, a noted farmer, to retire from farming with livestock and implements sale on October 31, remaining on his farm. Carl H Clark’s dog and pony show performs at Athletic park with a street parade led by a seven-piece band drawing good crowds and notable animal feats for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy House Furnishing Co
Highland Marble Works
Baptist Church
P. W. Rarick
Donk
Thomas McAdoo
G. L. Elliott
Glen Carbon
Elmer Bergman
Weda- Ateddy
Columbia
East
Joseph
Carl H. Clark
Athletic Park
Registration dates mixed up voters misinformed
Erroneous notices said registration dates were October 5 and 16, but correct dates are October 15 and 208th. The article outlines how county boards of registry must meet before elections and lists procedures for compiling the voter register from poll lists, including adding known electors and removing the deceased or moved.
Autumn Harvest Rhyme Returns to the Quiet Farm
A whimsical autumnal poem recalls harvest scenes and seasonal change. It depicts pumpkins, apples, corn, and cider beyond the harvest moon, with humorous notes on chores, weather, and village life as fall deepens toward winter. It blends rural imagery with playful snatches of dialogue and local flavor.
Among church and society events and obituaries
Epworth League services will be held at the M E church every Sunday evening at 6 o clock All members of the M E church are requested to be present to assist in cleaning the church next Wednesday. The Frauenverein of the German Evangelical church will hold their annual bazaar on Friday afternoon and evening November 15 in the basement of the Presbyterian church. August Dierking, an old and well known citizen of Troy, died at his home this afternoon after a period of illness. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made but burial is expected Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E
All Indies
M. BE
Frauenverein of
German Evangelical Church
Presbyterian Church
August Dierking
Troy
Marine notes feature guests and local visits
A wide roster of visitors and locals gathers across Marine and nearby towns. Rev Warber hosts guests from Alhambra while families from St Louis and Highland visit Marine relatives. church events include the German Evangelical mission feast.
Doyle Leads Local Interest in Giants Red Sox Series
Local fans in Troy follow the world championship race between the New York Giants and Boston Red Sox. Arthur Fletcher of Collinaville and former Troy coal miner Doyle are on the New York team, with Doyle recently named most valuable man in the National League and awarded an 80-horsepower Chalmers-Detroit automobile. Some locals back the Red Sox. others root for the Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Giants
Boston Red Sox
Larry
Doyle
Troy Coal
Arthur Fletcher
Collinaville
New York
Metcher
Troy
Giants
Red, Sox
Medical Society Meeting in Granite City to Hear Cassidy
The Madison County Medical Society will hold a meeting in Granite City led by J W Cassidy editor of the Granite City Press-Record, who will deliver a paper on the relation of the medical profession to the profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madidon County
Medical ‘Society
Granite City
J. W. Cassidy
Presa-Record
Social Notes Highlight Local Visits And Guests
A stream of social notes records Mrs. Bilas Shadwick Sr and son Joseph visiting Weir Kansas with daughter Mrs Wu Humble. Mrs. Ed Peters returns to Greenup after an extended visit with daughter Mrs B W Jarvis and family. St Louis visitors Augusta and Lydia Stienhans stay with J H Stienhans. Mrs Philip Stock and daughters Ethel and Hazel visit with Mr and Mrs Robert Porter at St Jacob. Theodore Miller and family and Miss Mary Herman visit Highland and the A S Gowar home. Anna St. Louis departs for McDonald Penn for weeks with relatives. My cider mill operates Tuesdays and Fridays. George T Eckert details and Call in your home.
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Warber
Alhambra
Louis
Neudecker
St. Louis
Marine
B. Nixon
Fern Shepard
Granite City
Oscar
LC Appel
Anne Schaefer
Highland
Apex
John Strauch
Andrew
P. Buchmueller
H. Buchmueller
Red Bud
L. W. Adler
Bert Virgin
J. E. Miller, Jr
Collinsville
A. Barenholtz
Lena Greenbere
Springfield
Lou Juda
Joliet
Fred Rhein
St Jacob
St. Jacob Cubs
Highland Athletics
John Schlosser
Columbus Grove
Ohio
J. J. Gaffner
Jacob Fehmel
Anna
Frieda
Greenville
PRG
Louis Ernst
Horence
Misa Worence Roth
Highland Sunday
Mra
Nelson
Adolph Meyer
Bilas Shadwick
Gon
Joseph
Weir
Maud
Barbara Sapp
St. Lupuis
Adolph. Busick
Bernardine
Edwardsville
Elias Burk
Troy
Augusta
Lydia Stienhans
J. H.stienhans
Philip Stock
Ethel
Hazel
Robert Porter
St. Jacob
Theodore Miller
Dmary Herman
Gowa
Thin’ City
Ac- Colhet
St.Louis
McDonald, Penn
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Ood
John
J. N. Jarvis
Atrees
J. ON. Jarvis
Alma Gebauer
J. H. Stienhans
Wm. H. Goalby
W. J. Gebauer
James M. Bandy
Madison County
Staunton Road
Henry Busae
Commission
Board of Registration and Voters
Board of Registry
Baker
Republic
Dierking
Troy Miner
Medicos
Mera
Fiaiah
Yuede & Prob
North Third Str
Commission. CO. Jt
ST. Louis. MO
Social
My. Cider, Mill
George T. Eckert
Holf
Chang
s—St
Louisa
Peaks
Nort
Staunton
Litchfield
Hillshoro
Bommerlad
Qui Ackenbush
the Weater Whiom
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