Troy News Highlights Mix of Local Events and Trades
Local notices report Horace Gaskill improving after illness while holiday shopping potential rises. Mrs James Wild updates main street property with a picket fence. The Troy Dramatic Club plans a future performance as residents note corn marketing by farmers and spiking thefts of harness gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wild
Troy Dramatic Club
Wim. Hale Sud
Mre. L. Jones
Goruet'a
Ka Kingte
J.M. Hawley
Hau
Odd Fellows
Main Street
Presbyterian Sunday School
Death of Robert Joslyn in Troy at age 49
Death notice for Robert Joslyn aged 49 years 8 months 6 days at the home of Theo Guennéwig in Jarvia township. The obituary notes his hard work and standing in the community, with references to his birth and life, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekatoh
Theo. Guennéwig
Troy
Robert
Jarvia
Birthday Dinner For Nathaniel Kidder Birthday
A birthday dinner was held for Nathaniel B Kidder marking his 76th anniversary. The venerable gentleman had recently been indisposed with a long fever but attended briefly before returning to his room. Many old friends were present and well wishes were offered for a speedy recovery and many more happy birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel
B. Kidder
Troy Mite Society Officers Named for New Year
At a December 11 Troy Cemetery Mite Society meeting, the following committees for the year were appointed. Standing Committee includes Mesdames Mary Granger W W Jarvis and Jas Voilina. Inspecting committee lists Mesdames Mary Jarvis Sarah Johnson Heater Kennedy Martha Kersey John Daimling E Donoho C F Edwards and J F Jarvis. Grave-Lining committee includes Mesdames Sareus Davy Seddie Jarvisa Nellie Henteraon Cora Granger and Nannie Jarvis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Mite Society
Troy Cemetery
Mary Granger
W. W. Jarvis
Jas
Voilina
Mary Jarvis
Sarah Johnson
Heater Kennedy
Martha Kersey
John Daimling
Donoho
C.F. Edwards
J. F. Jarvia
Sareus Davy
Seddie Jarvisa
Nellie Henteraon
Cora Granger
Nannie Jarvis
Hall and Gaskill wed at Mt Zion Church
James Hall and Misa Hannah Gaskill of near Formosa were married Wednesday evening at Mt Zion Church. Rev Seed spoke the words uniting the couple. The bride wore a tan wedding gown trimmed in plain lace. the groom a black suit. Many guests attended and offerings included various gifts. The couple will reside in Central City, Illinois, as the groom recently accepted a pulpit appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
James Hall
Misa Hannah Gaskill
Formosa
Seed
Central City
Long Strike Settled at Consolidated Coal Mines
Miners rejoiced as Consolidated Coal Co operators of two local mines agreed to a wage scale and six months of stoppage ended. Whistles sounded Monday morning signaling return to work. Union men to be employed, affirming that unity brings protection and strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Coal Co
Minera
Aly
Valuable Books For Sale From F W Buel’s Library
A sale listing offers several works by F W Buel including The Savage World Natural History of the world’s creatures Around the World with the great Voyagers Heroes of the Dark Continent Metropolitan Life Unveiled. Prices range from 1.00 to 1.50 each. Books are described as handsomely bound and illustrated, suitable for Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Agia
America
Tramp Death On Isat: Mysterious Injuries Reported
An unidentified man was found by two tramps on a railroad near the depot after Saturday evening, severely injured and later died at 11 45. Initial stories varied about an accident or assault, but the coroner and jury returned a verdict of accidental death with unknown cause. The body was interred in Troy cemetery at county expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Kersey
Trai
J. H. Streubaus
Bailey
W. M. Austin
Felix Droll
Avia
Frank Collins
J. U. Kersey
Robt. Holliday
Troy
Board of Education Meeting at Troy in 1897
Regular meeting of the Board of Education in Troy Illinois on December 7 1897 with President J H Harding and members Eckert Avis Donoho Smith present. Tilley and Cook absent. Finances approved with payment on several salaries and janitor truancy, and meeting adjourned to January 11 1898 at 7 o clock PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Troy
Ill
J. H. Harding
Phil. Eckert
Avia
ES. Donoho
Smith
L. J. Tilley
I. W. Cook
Committee On Finance
J. Nollin
Donoho
Eckert
Avis
L.J. Tilley
Latter List From Troy Ill Post Office 1897 Record
Unclear OCR lists uncalled letters at Troy Illinois post office dated December 1 1897. Names appear fragmented including Budde Mra Hannah Bills C Humason Mrs W A Link F X Johnson Miss Mary Moyer Le Johnson Chas B Murphy and others, indicating a standing business or notices item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Ill
Post Office
Budde Mra
Hannah
C. Humason
W. A. Link
F. Xx. Johnson
Mary. Moyer
le Johnson
Chas
B. ‘ Murphy
Local residents make frequent trips to St Louis and surrounding towns
Numerous notices list residents such as Mrs Wm Meiners Miss Mary Kunitemann Chas Auwarter and others traveling to St Louis on business or visiting relatives. Names include Darwin Schott W W Jarvis Mrs A Klein Miss Carolyn Zenk J H Stienhans Mrs W J Vetter Dr F G Zenk Mabel Solomon Nannie Jarvis and Peter Bernhardt with mentions of Edwardsville Collinsville and St Jacob visits and a Hall Gaskill nuptials event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.W. Jarvis
A. Kiein
St. Louis
Carolyn Zenk
Win
Schultze
Highland
Carrie Hardy
J. H. Stienhans
W. J. Vetter
F. G. Zenk
St Jacob Squirbs News and Local Notes
Miss V Richards spent Sunday in St Louis. Miss Blance Miller was in Highland Wednesday. Mrs A S Heisel visited in St Louis this week. Scarlet fever cases reported near town and illnesses in families. L W Adler on business trip to St Louis. Miss Lou Laengli en route with St Louis friends. Sunday schools plan Christmas programs. Geo Haase spent Sunday with St Louis friends. Old lady Schien moved into town. Geo Parkinson Jr ill, typhoid fever feared. German Singing Society organized with Prof Vin of St Louis. Ladies Aid Society to be entertained by Mrs Stevens on December gust. Monroe Stevens attended a lecture by Rev Van Treese in Trenton. Miss Emma Sherwood and Mr George Scott married Wednesday near Greenville. St Jacob Literary Society to meet December 18 at Public School. debate on woman’s superiority. Garneta’s Toya sale tease ends paragraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Garnet
S. —Mrea
Job
Hou
Z. B. Job
Alton
St. Louis
Natey J. Barnsbuck
Mre
W. W. Jarvis
J M. Tavilor
Academy
A. Miciin's
Mr. Gornet
Hie
George Liebler
Robi. Holliday
Henry Niemeter
Thia
Troy
Archie Bussong
Mr. Weidner
L. W. Adler
Lou Laengli
Vin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dr. Stevens
Monroe Stevens
Trenton
van Treese
Alton District
St. Jacob Literary Society
M. M. Ferguson
L.A
Aug. Miller
Chas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rhara
Horace’ Gaskill
Minna Brubaker
M. Ex Church
Jacoob
Taat
Garnet’s
Peter Bernhardt
John Daimling, Jr
Enet St. Louis
M.E. C
Garnot's
Albert Rieder
L. Jones
Waukee
Jess
J. W. Garnet’s
Alugia
Helping Hand
Rieder
Opera House
Wm. Vetter and
Robert Joslyn
Hall-Gaskill
F. W. Buel
Eckart
Slep
Tilley
Bmnith
Avie
Pres. C
Wm. Meiners
Sir Friday
Mary ‘Kunitemann
Louis
Chas. Auwarter
Lebanon
Darwin Schott
Cora
Collinsville
L. J. Dugger
St. Jacob
Miss V. Richards
Blance Miller
A.S. Heisel
Geo. Haase
Schien
Geo. Parkinson, Jr
Emma Sherwood
George Scott
Greenville
Garneta
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