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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1909
Page
5
Enrollments on opening day for Troy 1909 10 term show total pupils near 475, below last year but increasing daily. Public schools report larger attendance with 246 on opening day, 274 previous year, while parochial schools like St Pauls and St Jerome see gains or steady rolls. teachers listed and school improvements noted.
E J Ober died Tuesday at Rushville after years of illness. Mrs Ober, already in Troy Nome, received notice of his death. Surviving are his wife, two sisters Mrs Zimmermann and Mrs Themis, and brothers L D Ober of Ashley and James Ober of Columbia City. Funeral arrangements were being made, with the body expected to be taken to Provo for burial.
The Uroy Cemetery Society protests as trespassers use the graveyard as a thoroughfare damaging paths and grounds. The Call warns violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law to preserve the cemetery’s intended use.
A lengthy church and society report describes the Beshel Baptist Church anniversary in Callaville with hundreds of attendees. The program featured speeches by clergy, prayers, and musical interludes, followed by refreshments and social time. Multiple local families and members were noted in attendance and as contributors to the event.
Fragmented baseball notes mention Ashboot, Wee, Whe, and opponents with scores and names garbled. References to players, teams, and events appear amid disjoint lines, including a Redmond and St. Louis minor references and a Cubs game in Leelaire.
The Madison County Rural Mail Carriers Association will hold its semi annual meeting at Eadwardsville next Monday with carriers substitutes and postmasters from across the county attending. The program includes topics on improving service duties of substitutes highway improvements and customer cooperation with rural carriers.
The ad touts Electric Bittens as a universal health booster. It claims improved digestion and organ function, purifying blood, and delivering vigor to brain and body. Sold by S Kingston with a 56e guarantee.
A new supply of German birthday post cards has arrived in The Call's stationery department. The display features varied motifs and traditional greetings, appealing to collectors and gift buyers alike.
Lois Sumtay plans a day with his mother Mrs Alice Cot Ben Schliels after weeks with family. Ada Mrieslaw and Maryville attended a celebration at ThMehoere. Leinder Antrerulan county Mo. visitors with B.D. ph and fanny. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Peresant Viadle dinghien visited. Wels family at Calfinvise Sunday. Miss Atetla Braun spent Sunday with folk at Aigbtland. Louis business visits Tuesday return. Jaen oan Wri L Hhagler spent days this week. Miss Horhwra Sampremursed Hong Jari Sunday evening after months with relatives. Chic Wis Matick Weliday came out Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wmth Tougler’s children visit. Evelyo Wotan with the errormiie the Highland fair yesterday. S. Wydtuwssn and daughter Jennie of St Louis were at home in Troy. M Mitchel returning home. Mrs. John Gligwon visited her son in Collinsville. Mr and Mrs. Clayton accompanied home Sunday. A. Mr. Wont Mrs. Clyton are home talks in town. Henry Warner of Kansas City, father Richard Where by weeks earlier. Alex Moy ny Pers Floward No Oy. Hintie Bal Metiwait bone. Dr Rowe Now fr ery treated patient. Postmaster Frank Nickers of Collinsville to move postal services. city plannings consider free city delivery. Glasses from Dr Salles advertised at Sedhaime hotel next Monday, September 6.
Circuit and Probate Courts report transfers and marriage licenses. recorders association leadership. name change petition in circuit court. new circuit court cases including divorces, damages, and administrative matters. transit franchise transfer for electric lights. mixed docket with several names and unsettled entries.
Fragmented OCR lists transfers, heirs, and adjoining parcels with names such as Jehu Vlemmer and Mary B. Kine, noting blocks, lots, and descriptions. Includes references to Hack, Hox-cy heirs, and Fannie Cominsky with mixed abbreviations and undefined dates.
A list of marriage license entries and names appears, with multiple individuals and places including New York, Staunton, Gardam, Wellman, and others. The document reads like a registry of forthcoming nuptials and associated localities, with ages and scattered surnames.
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