Long Life Ends of Rociville Morriss in Madison County
Rociville C Morriss a longtime resident of this city and widely known across Michigan and adjoining counties died at his home Thursday evening at age 82 years 2 months and 2 days Funeral is set for 11 o'clock Sunday from his residence to the Presbyterian church with interment in Troy cemetery He was born in Nodaway county Virginia on June 12 1820 and lived in Belleville Bond county and Collinsville township before settling in Madison county He married Amanda Hamilton in 1843 with five sons and two daughters surviving and a second wife Fannie W Sawyer to whom he was married in 1873 He leaves five sons one daughter 25 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren plus his wife He was a faithful Presbyterian and helped establish a church parsonage this past year He died peaceful and ready to meet his Maker Also noted was the death of Wilbur Smiths nine month old son from whooping cough and intermittent fever with funeral held at Hagler cemetery The notice also lists miscellaneous real estate and local ads
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rociville C. Morriss
Madigan
Presbyterian Church
Troy
Rociville Clinton Morriss
Nodaway County
Virginia
Edward
Margery Morriss
Old Dominion
Belleville
Missouri
St. Louis
Bond County
Old Ripley
Madison County
Collinsville
Jarvis Township
Amanda Hamilton
William and
Lane (Robinson) Hamilton
Margery
Joseph Fix
Collinaville
John H
Mollie Gaskill
Louis
Henry B
Robert C
Formosa
George.c
Mr. Morriss
Fannie W. Sawyer
Morrias
Sfort Ia
Morrian
Wilbur
Niine
Aleey Smith
Sir Jacob Road
Hagler Cemetery
Marine Road
Weekly crop bulletin highlights mixed weather and promising yields
Showers occurred across Illinois with central district most active and southern districts lighter. Rain supported vegetation, but some local crop damage from storms in Pike county and bitter rot in fruits. Harvests underway. corn prospects excellent, but dry spells threaten some areas. Reports from Geers Posey Redecker Helms note good yields in various crops amid storm damage and favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sringfield
Ill
Pike County
Coles County
O. H. Geers
Marine
Madison County
C. H. Redecker
Posey
Clinton County
Helms
Belleville
St. Clair County
Golden wedding anniversary for A J Everett in St Louis
Comings and goings from the region note the Everett couple of 8312 Vulcan street St Louis inviting relatives to their golden wedding anniversary next Tuesday. Local 26 of the International Farmers Union hosts a Kaiser's Grove picnic with Schultze Bros Band. Various residents visit relatives in Collinsville Troy and St Louis as church and civic events are reported. A church ice cream festival is announced for August 1 8 at the M E parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Everett
Vulcan Street
St. Louis
Joseph S. Everett
International Farmers’ Union
Pin Oak Township
Kaiser's Grove
Schultze Bros
Troy
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Troy Public Schools Board of Education Meeting Minutes
The Troy Public Schools board chaired by President Hindmarch met August 13 1902 with members present and some absentees. Minutes approved reports from House Grounds and Finance committees on room papering and crack filling and on bills. A motion limited study to up to eighth year work. maps and globes ordered. meeting adjourned. Local notices include a dentist ad and varied community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy, Inc
Board of Education
Hindmarch
Donoho
Cook
Shadwick
Harding
Mantle
Hollis
House and Grounds Committee
Finance
Troy
Carrried
Local Parag Phases On Aug Moon And Installments
Local notes record a full moon on August 19, repairs at Hawley’s, and a free eye exam by Dr. Sallee at Hawley’s on August 26. Also listed are births, moves, shop news, and community happenings from Cook’s Addition to East Market Street, plus a Hellman clock guessing contest and other small items.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rodiville C. Morriss
Walter Hanpion
Edwardsville, Tit
Chamberlain
Ageton, Drugg Druggist
Report of
Illinois
Kingston
Franz. J. Werte
Klein
Robert Blume
St. Jacob
Mesdames
Wm. H. Hale
Louis Snyder
A. Droll
Mary Rawson
Bethalto
J. N. Jarvis
A. R. Snodgrass
Fred Voelker
Wm. Brake
Edwardsville
Ernest A. Main
Pleasant Ridge
The
Baptist
Amanda Rowekamp
Center Grove
Clara Struckhoff
Mary Keown
J. L. Hagler
John Hazard
Augusta Voelker
W. W. Jarvis
J. M. Price
I. W. Cook
Anna Altzater
Chris, Busse
Charles Edwards
Lettie Kneedler
Phil, Zenk
James Boston
Wm. Scully
Wm. Herbst
Mrs. Hayes
Alton
Miss Rhoda Bartlett
City
Wm. H. Wild and Son
Kent
Nettie McAdoo
James Geers
Looking Glass Prairie
Charles Friesland
Cecil
Coffeen
Mabel ‘Rawnon
Lillie Marshal
Theresa Seligman
Tony Worth
Gon
Wm. J. Vetter
H. A. Canedy
Robert Clarkson
Greenville
Marshal Dillingham
Guasie Peters
St. Louisa
John 8. Peterman
Ernat , Albrect, Jr
Robert Bethmann
East St. Louis
Thebus and
Pitthahn
George Wittmann
Highland Journal
Joseph Everett
W. W. Everett
Thomas Reynolds
Wm. Hefti
Cecelia Risser
Wm. Holden
Jacob Schneider
Joseph Motz
Catherine
Misa Blanch Snodgraas
Worden
Baptist Church
Kingston’s
J.H. Stienhans
R. L. Dawson
Elian Burk
S. Kingston
Tax
J. E. Hindmarch
LR. H. Mante
C. C. Harlin
Eaton,q
Moat Sluggers
Pin Oak Sparrows
Mont
Rel Ayions
M. Wendler
C. Helmich
Sparrows
F. Pollworth
C. Kriege
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Electric Licht Committee
Troy Gun Club
Priesland
Albert Wild
Chas. Seligman
WM. Austin
H. Vouswinkle
H. Vouswinkie
Quick Meals
O'Fallon
Nice
Heis
Hawley’s
Harriet King
Wyeth Shield Tech
Hawley's
Wanrep
Gates
Klein's Shoe Parlor
Thomas Bryant
Cook's Addition
Fred Liebler
Pike & Hochuli
Thomas Millett, Jr
Papa Tom
Andrew Klein
Wm. Kleimeyer
Jimmie Boston
Jimmie
S. S. Avis
Clay and
Hickory Streets
Henry Stolte
Lucretia Jones
East Market Street
Jones
Robert Holliday
Boston
Jacob Gebauer
Rieder
Opera House
August Peters
Adam Mersinger
Peters
Hellman Mercantile Co
John Edwardly
Ga. i
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