Troy Illinois considers sale of electric plant and grounds
The Troy City Council moves to auction the Electric Light Plant and the lot it sits on together with all fixtures poles and wires including insulators. Bids open on the first Monday of November 1916 with a $200 certified check per bid and public notice to run for sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Troy
Illinois
A. D
City
City Electric Light
Said City
W. J. Vetter
Coons for Auditor Seeks Republican Primary Support
Vernon D. Coons of Edwardsville campaigns for county auditor on the Republican ticket in the September 13 primary. A Troy resident for fifteen years, he rose from coal miner to deputy sheriff and city marshal, later serving on the Madison County Board of Examiners and as a police officer. Coons emphasizes businesslike, economical governance and is active in local fraternal groups including Eagles, Red Men, and Elks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon D. Coons
Edwardsville
Coens
Troy
Sherrif Jenkins
Marion County
Vandalia
Knights of Labor
United Mine Workers’ of America
Madison County
City Mar
Board of Examining
Histotek
Tri-Cities
Coons
The
Eagles of
Collinsville
Red Men of
Elks
Granite City
Probate Judge Candidate Files for Madison County Nomination
George W. Crossman of Edwardsville declares his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Probate Judge of Madison County, to be decided at the primary election on September 13, 1916. Notices also announce a sale bid for Troy city electric light plant and land, with details of the bid deadline and property description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy P. Lusk
Edwardsville
Madison County
George W. Crossman
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Warning Mercury Free
Beware ointments with mercury as they ruin the sense of smell and disturb the system. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is taken internally and contains no mercury. Sold by druggists, price per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Peter Martin Denies Death Rumor At Mill In St Jacob
Peter Martin a 65 year old miller at Walter and Spies mill in St Jacob refuted reports of his death after a Highland Leader item claimed he drowned in a county hospital bathtub. A Call representative found him alive and working, joking about the rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Martin
Walter & Spies
St. Jacob
Highland Leader
Mr. Martin
Pete
Clear Bad Skin From Within
Pimply muddy complexions are blamed on blood impurities and Dr King s New Life Pills are advertised to purify the system. A mild laxative promotes a morning bowel movement and may brighten the eye. available at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
School Board Transacts Notable New Business in Troy
The Troy Illinois school board met in special session on August 11 1916 with President Dawson absent and Naylor elected chairman pro tem. They discussed partial payment to H Stolte on a 350 contract and a ventilating system bid by L A Mindrup. A joint meeting with McCray Dewey Academy planned full school control for accreditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Ill
Board of Education
Dawson
Naylor
Watts
H. Stolte
Lewis
Snoadgrass
Stolte
L. A. Mindrup
Wild
House and Grounds
McCrea
Everstll
Miss Brede
Snodgrass
R. L. Dawson
W. H. Goalby
Among Church and Society in Troy Notes
The Troy Cemetery Mite Society meets next Thursday at Mrs. A. F. Seligman’s home. The Merry Workers’ Society of the Presbyterian church meets with Mrs. B. W. Jarvis next Wednesday. The Ladies’ Aid Society of the MBE church meets with Mrs. Stephen Pritchett next Thursday at 2. Rev and Mrs J W Smith and daughter Lorene attended the township Sunday school convention at St Jacob last Sunday. The Mission Festival of St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church will be held Sunday September 10 with services morning afternoon and evening led by out of town pastors. Revival meetings at the MBE church by the Anderson brothers continue with strong attendance and interest. Rev C C Hall of East St Louis district superintendent spoke Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Cemetery
A. F. Seligman
Merry Workers’ Society
The
Presbyterian Church
B. W. Jarvis
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. BE
Stephen Pritchett
J. W. Smith
Miss .Lorene
St. Jacob
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Anderson Brothers
C. C. Hall
East St. Louis
Editor’s Tin Lizzie Stolen During Marine Band Concert
A small-souled thief borrowed the editor’s auto, a Tin Lizzie, during a Marine band concert last week and took a joy ride, scaring the editor and delaying plans. The car was found on opposite sides of the square with a note of thanks for its return and enough gas to get home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin Lizzie
Marine
Liz
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C. E. Molden
F. Braner
W. W. Meiners
W. W. Jarvis
Jarvis
Madison
Cook Avenue
Weyland Street
Key of
Arthur A. Gornet
LEGAL
F. H. Gornet
Tates
County Hospital
the School Board
R L. Dawson
Joseph C. Steele
Circuit Court
John
Jack” Mellon Cran
Mellon
J. P. Streuber
Highland, Illinois
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