School days begin in Troy for 1909 term opens
The Troy area reports openings of public and parochial schools for the 1909 term with strong enrollment. Public schools start with 274 pupils on opening day, rising to 282 next day, while St Paul Lutheran parochial shows 129 in advanced and 54 in primary. McCray-Dewey academy opens with 16 students under Prof. Stratton. St Jeromes Catholic parochial enrolls 52, up ten from last year. Country schools start September 1 with stable postings and several long-time teachers returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Parochial School
C. E. Krueger
Bebe
J. R. Kenfro
Amd
H. #. Thurston
Mamis KF. Byrant
Ruth Pavis
Addis Matthews
Patti Campbell
Alpha L Hogan
Alpha Hogan
Ruth Davis
H. F. Thurston
Daysea
Tueaday
McCray-Dewey Academy
W. T. Stratton
St. Jerome'’s Catholic Parochial School
Victoria
Coletta
Barbara Sapp
Formosa
Eva Renfro
Gilead
Spring Valley
Emma Wittmann
Troy Mayor Proclaims Labor Day Holiday 1908
The 1908 Troy Illinois mayor F W Braner proclaims the first Monday of September a national holiday to honor labor. He urges all business and pursuits to pause next Monday so citizens attend the local Labor Day observance and observe the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
F. W. Braner
Ill
Runaway Ends in Fatality for Local Teen
George A Helmich 16 of Marine, son of Mrs L Welmigh, died after a runaway on a farm near Pin Oak township. He clung to a horse as the team bolted, was injured at a hitching rack, and died en route to medical aid after a St Louis specialist was summoned. Funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow at St Pauls Lutheran Church with burial in Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Helmich
Helmich
L. P. Wetzel
Marine
J. WH. Farthing
St. Louis
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Baptist Church
Troy Cemetery’ Mite Society
Alice Collins
Epworth League
McLeansboro
Bristol
Kent Davy
Vera
Wm. H. Wild
M. BE
W. Cgc. T. UL
Granite City
Racini Hospital Association
Troy Fpworth Leach
Lake Bhiff
M. FB
Wild's
Powerth League
M. EB. Rhareh
Audies
Gossie Raston
Mabel Cramer
Fannie Floston
Orine Bain
Della Bunstin
Leona Dunstan
Joseph Renshaw
Willis Winstan
Raymond Matthews
Grigs Guyver
Ethel Joseph
Jimmy Joseph
Mary Evans
Pearl Ward
Lilly Sweeny
Apuie Bertorello
Pamir Dueger
Ares
Mad Dog Rampage Triggers Rabies Alert In Troy
A rabid Shepherd roamed Troy last Saturday prompting Marshal Coons to track and shoot it down in Donk's row. No victims linked to the animal, but several bites are reported among nearby logs. City orders muzzle rule through October 15 and punishes unmasked dogs. The event follows a brief local notice about Dr King's New Discovery cough remedy and wedding invitations at The Daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Marshal Coons
Donk’s Row
John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
Court House Items and Transfers in Circuit and Probate
Court notices list transfers and licenses, divorces for Irwin, Close, Hardy, Payne, and Ward & Hasner suit for damages. Larceny plea results. several probate filings and hearings including Pant, Crosh, Konnig, Rodger, Schlogsen, Ritter, Latufersick minors, Calame, Walter, and Walker cases. Conservatorship and estate actions appear with bonds set, hearings scheduled into September and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Circuit Court
Frank Irwin
Mamie Irwin
Thealosia E. Close
Ira W. Close
Schuyler
Hardy
Emma Hardy
Myrtle Namey Payne
Charles Leonard Pynne
Geller Ward & Hasner Hardware Co
Lief
Holtimcott
John F. Hillakotier
Josiah Pant
Warry L. Elder
Reinhardt Ritter
Alma T. Latufersick Et al
James Calame
W. D. Grider
Paul Walter, Jr
Julius Walker
B. J. O'Neil
Boise Parish Et al
Frank Ford
John Mrarich
John Moore
W. A. Head
Simon Goodrick
Lucinda Goodnick
J. E. Marks
Adelaide Riegel
Louis Miller
J. C. Ammann
Clara Sebanke
Jacob Daudermann
J. A. Daudermann
Mary Daudermann
Wm. Jackson
R. M. Forbes
E. M. Caldwell
J.T
Mary D. Blume
H. L. Blume
E. P. Greenwood
William H. Krome
Social and Personal News From Mt Zion and Troy
The Mt Zion M E church social drew strong attendance and funds. Anna Meyer and Carl Langreder of Collinsville announce plans to marry tomorrow at the Meyer home west of town. Local residents and visitors kept up a busy social calendar with trips to St Louis, Edwardsville, and Sullivan, while many familial and friendship ties were noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion M. FE
Troy
Attorlanes
Anna Meyer
Carl Langreder
Collinsville
Fred Meyer
Emma 8ybert Guests of Schmacker Family for Labor Day
Emma 8ybert and companions will stay with Herman Schmacker and family during the Labor Day holiday and plan to return to St. Louis Tiesding afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Herman Schmacker
St. Louis
Newsy Notes and Gossip From Troy and Vicinity
Local notes cover a Labor Day event in Troy under U M W A, Highland Fair activities, and visitors. Items mention Dr F E Linder exhibiting blooded Buff Plymouth Meoriaet stock, a semiannual Jarvis township meeting, and upcoming city council and Republican activities. Also noted are injuries to George Horsley, a new meat market opening in St Louis, strike settlements, Memorial Day plans in Edwardsville, and a Detroit–Birmingham connection with a prize at a locomotive workers picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Rucker & Son
Troy
U. M. W.A. Band
F. E. Linder
Plymouth
Anrsiters
Jarvis Township
City Hall
George Horsley
Kingston
Samuels Hall
Wittentm’s Grove
Wiggs
Louis H. Figge
St. Leuis
Swift & Co
Martin Kirsch
Tose
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Edwardsville
Ocals
Wittmann Te Wrove
Oral Bryane Kern-Stevenson
Caterillson Clubin
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
P.M. Davidson
R. F. Auwarter
RB. W. Jarvis
Peoria
Borinefield
Pekin
Elestric
Dr. Barte
East St. Louis
Braners
IL Badgly
Birmingham
Ale
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Helmich
Marin
The
Dail
Circuit and Probate Courte
Alten Humane Society
Alten
Polar Wave To and Fuel Co
Frank Maeteck
George Klasick
Real Estate Tranefers
Rosa Schmidt
Admr
J. L. Manhard
Highland
George Tremmeil
Herry Westbrook
Mike
Armin Beste
Lebanon
J. Ro Ward
Arthur Sweeney
St. Jacob
Lydia Beste
J. G
Wighland
Silas Shadwieck
Gertrude Bertram
Valentine Ottwein
Trenton
Chris. Buss
Moon
Macotly
Miss Bertharth
Don Chempion
Ben Mharris
Mt. Zion
M. EF
Monsay
John Fisher
Mias
Linda Rucker
A. Mayer
Kian
Chicure GA
Renfro
Sullivan
S. W. Rawson
Jonnie
Mabel
Mes
Sebastian Weber
George Neudecker
Robney
Thomas G. Jarvis
Turslay
Robi. H. Vance
Jit
Gael Trivets
Greenville
Maleberry Grove
Fd Bardstey
Edna
J. G. McMakin
Chicago
Elmer Jacobs
Louise Bertram
James T. Purviance
M. Davidson
Bellevist
Charles Zitamann
Pacific
Henry G. Schoettle
Ilenty Aml Morriss
Celkinsville
August Droll
Robt. Bethmann
Hedwig Braun
Guthrie
Okla
A. Heddergott
H. B. Moore
Johnson City
Myrtle Eckert
Mamie Siegel
Barbara Wittmann
Lulu Schmidt
Henry Ziegenhein, Jr
Zeigenhein
Dorria
Mr. Ziegenbein
Glennet Sybert
Mra. K
Foley
Bright
Boley
S. Kingston Foley
Frank Metz
Ziegenbeinautea
Collinsville Road
Doc Riebold
Morriss Aute
Giesaking Place
County Board of Supervisors
Haymes & Martin
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