School Days Begin at Troy Public and Parochial Schools
Read of the 1905-06 opening of public and parochial schools in Troy. Enrollment at 280 with 108 boys and 172 girls across eight rooms led by Principal H. F. Thurston and a team of veteran teachers. Parochial schools St Pauls and St Jerome open Monday, with country schools resuming across Gilead, Spring Valley, Sylvan Hall, Blackjack, Maple Grove, and Formosa, each under named instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. ‘Thurston
Nt. Mille
J. R. Renfro
Blanch Snodgraas
Mamie Hryant
Charity Archibald
Laura Anderson
Rhoda Bartlett
Thurston
H. F. Thuratin
Troy Schools
McKendree College
Lebanon
Oak Grove
Clinton County
Godfrey Public Schools
Troy
Migs I. J. Millar
Edwardaville
Pope School
St. Louis
Mies B Snodgrass
Shorthullege
St. Paul's’ Evangelical Lutheran Parochial School
C. E. Kellermann
M. Kolb
Norwood , IL
St. Jerome's. Catholic
Gilead
George Ritcher
Mias Liszie Geers
Lookingglass Prairie
Spring Valley
Sylvan Hall
Louis Olive
Alhambra
Arnim Beste
Blackjack
Mamie Steinhage
Maple Grove
Formosa
Ilth
Barbara Sapp
Miraculous escape as train hits buggy near depot crossing
Christian Hene a farmer south of town had a miraculous escape when his buggy was struck by westbound train No 25 at speed about 50 mph. The horse was killed and buggy shattered. Heuer escaped with a minor head abrasion, claiming he did not see or hear the crossing flagman or train until on the track. Other notes: Dr F E Linder moved his dental office to the Rieder building. Mantle family moved into Baptist church property. Morrias family moved into Meitler property. Jarvis family relocated to Enterlein property east end. Gerfen families moved into vacated Market Street homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Hene
Mr. Heuer
Heuer
Andhard
Now Radio Optometer Demonstration at Baird Hotel
Dr. Sallee offers a free eye examination next Tuesday at the Baird hotel using the Now Radio Optometer. Known for his reputation of fine glasses at low prices, the demonstration promises clear near and far sight tests and personalized help for eye trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallee
Baird
Climate and Crops at Springfield Ill August Storms Hit Crops
Springfield Illinois reports August storms damaged standing crops and fruit, with scattered light showers on several days. The outlook remains favorable for a heavy yield as moisture is adequate, but some fruit losses occurred from high winds. Frost safety dates are estimated nationwide, with early dates in the north and central districts and later dates in the south. Threshing of grains progresses. pastures benefit from rains. grapes and sweet potatoes show good quality and quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Bone Sisters Auxiliary Fun Fete Supports Knights of Pythias
A social event hosted by the Bone Sisters ladies auxiliary featured ice cream cake and other delicacies, drawing a well attended crowd and producing both social and financial gains. Various local guests and residents were mentioned, with multiple short notes on visits, travels, and engagements in Troy and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Smith
Charlea V
Bell Telephone Co
St. Louis
Estella Bertram
Collinaville
W. W. Thompson
Messrs. Sheldon and Miller
East St. Louis
F. P. Kinder
Bone Sisters
Knights of Pythias
Felix Droitt
Annie
George Herbst
Anna Schneider
Belleville
Shamrock Mine Prospect Visit by Troy Delegation
The Shamrock gold and silver project nine miles from Thompson on the old Murray stage road shows promise as development continues. ALedger party including Elias Burk Martian Wittman Louis Bollman J W Garnet and Pat Burke toured the property with a hearty reception at the camp. They viewed ledges sampled free gold and ore of high quality then descended to the tunnel entered high on the mountain with candles lit to examine further work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders County Ledger
Ledger
Thompson
Murray Stage Road
Elias Burk
Martian Wittman
Louis Bollman
Troy
J. W. Garnet
Pat Burke
Prospect Creek
Two Boys Die Sudden Deaths In Local City
Walter McLavage seven and a half year old died at 6 10 am from spinal meningitis. Funeral tomorrow at 3 pm from family home to St Jerome Catholic church Troy cemetery interment. Arthur Garnet seven years six months fifteen days died at 8 am from membranous croup. Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm private burial at Lutheran cemetery conducted by Rev Daib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Frank McLavage
South Side
St. Jerome’s Catholic Church
Troy Cemetery
Arthur C
Christina Garnet
Gornet
Arthur
Martin Daib
Lutheran Church
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Bnd
Perienée
East Alton
Mamie Bryant
McCray-Dewey Academy
Misa Charity Archibald
Freeburg
Troy School
Noral
Gilead Country Schhool
Rhoda Barnlett
Shurtleff College
Stanberry
Missouri
Upper Alton
Christian Hener
Aplintera
70 Journal
State Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau
Merry Workera
Troy Cemetery Mite Society
Oaklawn Cemetery Society
J. A. Vance
Edwardsville
Troy Society
Margaret Rawson
Mary Rawson
T. H. Bell
F. W. Zanders
August Droil
C. E. McKittrick
Rieder's Opera House
Mentor Temple No
Rath
Eunice Powell
Alton
Mayor Stolte
Lulu Smith
J. L. Griffin
Emil Droll
Julius Peter
Trenton
Ida Drese
H. T
Rey
E. H. Schwarz
E. S. Donoho
George Linzner
Wm. Hagler
Chicago
Valparino
Ind
Stephen Grady
Thoresa Barber
Cal
Wm. Norton
Wm. Collins
James Rawson
Wm. Hampe
Fred , Riebold
Peter White
Denver
Cole
News of Montana
Tor
Party of
Trojans
Walter McLavage
Arthur C. Garnet
Alinesa
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