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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
3
Opening activities start tomorrow morning highlighting the main features of the centennial pageant. A detailed program outlines ceremonies, performances, and key speakers set to mark the historic celebration.
The Madison County Centennial program spans September 14 to 21 with homecoming, religious services, monument dedication by Governor Deneen, automobile and infantry parades, and days for Alton Collinsville Granite City and Good Roads. A three day pageant on the school grounds showcases Madison County history from 1761 to 1861, directed by Thomas Wood Stevens with Donald as lead actor.
A fragmented program listing multiple scenes performed by local groups in Edwardsville Collinsville and surrounding towns. It includes Knights of Columbus and Red Men productions, a Duval style mutiny quelling at the Mississippi Valley, Pontiac and George Rogers Clark narratives, and musical numbers by local citizens and alumni.
Monday marked the opening of public schools for the 812-13 term. Enrollment across eight rooms reached 264, including 123 boys and 141 girls, with total by room ranging from 22 to 45. New staff include Prof. W L Oliver and Miss Catherine Jones, while Miss Wilkinson returns to regular duty. The McCray Dewey academy opened with 28 students and a four year curriculum under Prof. K C Runyon.
The Troy Athletics face the Belleville amateur champions at Athletic Park on Sunday. Troy lineup includes Kleist at first, Young in left, Hess catcher, Stephenson second, Scott short, Belcher center, Jim Natt third, Davis right, Voelker, Joe Beott and Beutel pitching, Kilduff as sub.
The Wick Brow Jewelry Co announces plans to discontinue its Troy branch within the near future after five years in business. Management will shift focus to Highland operations and will close out the Troy store as it exits.
John J. Hamilton, a Troy resident and night watchman at the Troy Brick Company, was killed instantly Friday when struck by train No. 37 on the Vandalia line near the Troy depot. An inquest returned a verdict of death by accident. Survived by two daughters Maude and Tivlen, two brothers Charles and Arthur, and sister Mrs. Rose Johnson. Funeral held at the Baptist church with interment in Troy cemetery.
J C Hollis longtime Troy resident dies at 68 in Tulsa Oklahoma after months of ill health. native of Delaware served in Union Army, taught in Troy schools, later ran a general store and served as justice of the peace. Survived by wife Amanda, children John William George J G Jones Su and Anna Hollis, sister August Richter, brother William Hollis, and twelve grandchildren. Burial in Marine Cemetery after services in St Jacob. Robert A Blume of St Jacob dies at 57 after brief illness. formerly ran a livery in St Jacob and served as village marshal. survived by wife and four brothers. funeral at St Jacob with burial in Marine Cemetery.
Miss Mashiel Dobbs received a farewell party at her home before departing for Indiana. Numerous locals attended birthday and surprise gatherings at various homes, sharing refreshments, music, and social games. A forthcoming dance and more social events were announced, with many Troy residents noted visiting or hosting relatives from Collinsville St Louis French Village and other nearby towns.
County seat records show numerous probate actions miscased, including estates of individuals such as deceased claimants and heirs. Claims awarded range from modest sums to thousands, with executors and guardians appointed, bonds posted, inventories approved, and final settlements recorded. Transfers list property lots and parcels transferred, with details of guardianship and minor beneficiaries noted.
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