Passing of the Fourth Brings Two Picnics as Main Features
The Fourth of July observance in Troy featured two main picnics. A morning parade from the schoolhouse to Jarvis Grove displayed a white float with girls representing Union states and the Goddess of Liberty, followed by a bands and riders. In the afternoon speaker A. H. Bell and the Declaration of Independence reading highlighted a day praised for patriotism and order, capped by a grand evening fireworks show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis’ Grove
Highland Concordia
R. L. Dawson
Grove
Rieder’s Park
I. C. Gates
Wm. Thomas Orchestr
Edwardsville
Schultze Bros
Cornet
Troy
Anecdote on Dysentery Remedy From Henderson Citizen
J A Kelly recalls a common experience of illness and self treatment with Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports quick relief and cites personal satisfaction with the product. Also notes local ice delivery service and a sale on patent leather shoes at Klein's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.A. Kelly
United States
Chamber‘Jain
Mr. Kelly
Henderson
N. G
Kingston
Weekly Crop Bulletin and Local Funeral Notice
The weekly bulletin reports light early showers, heavy midweek rains, and mixed effects across districts on crops. Northern and central regions suffer more from rainfall. southern areas gain. Wheat, rye, oats, corn, potatoes, and fruits show varied outcomes. hay, clover, and orchard crops reflect drought, flooding, or relief. Funeral for Dr. L E Rawson notes burial in Troy cemetery after services in the local church. relatives from St. Louis and Highland attend. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments with claims of curing eruptions and sores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
L. E. Rawson
Mountiin Valley Springs
Arkansas
Troy
Reabyterian Church
J.C. Sefton
Social and Personal Comings and Goings in Edwardsville
Local society notes list visitors and guests from Collinsville St Louis and nearby towns. Names include Wm Heck Samuel Davis Dr F W Braner J R Deimling R F Auwarter Herman Metz Maggie Risger and many more among residents and returning visitors. Events reference Fourth of July visits funerals and family gatherings across Edwardsville and surrounding communities with multiple trips to St Louis Alton Mackinac and Highland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Braner
Collinsville
E. R. Deimling
R. F. Auwarter
Alton
Herman Metz
Maggie Ris‘ger
St. Louis
Wm. E. Hollis and
Alhambra
Lydia Struckhoff
S. W. Rawson
J. W. Garnet
Henry Linzner
Louis
George Linzer
John E. Hindmarch
Dward
Chicago
George Ledbetter
C. Huxhold
St. Paul
Grace Kingaton
Mackinak
Mich
George Douglas
L. E. Rawson
H. Woordell
Kittie Mollenkamp
Josephine Kennedy
Frank Guennewig
Frank Loesch
Ben Wessel
Staunton
Theo
Guennewig
Annie Bircher
Hermina
Highland
Charles Ruedy
Louis Bollmann
Illinois Municipalities Pamphlet Details and Local Facts
Secretary of State James A Rose issues an official list of the 952 incorporated municipalities in Illinois corrected to June 15 1902 Mclean Madison County data shows 19 municipalities including Edwardsville Alton Collinsville and Troy oldest charters dates from 1819 through 1872 notes Shawneetown Cairo Edwardsville Chicago Peoria and Springfield among early incorporations. Local Troy sports news mentions August Droll taking over team management. game weather and player movements noted. Also Dr Kings New Discovery advertised for coughs and lung ailments with price and samples. Clothing sale at Annex offers 25 percent off suits 10 percent off goods.
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Secretary of State
James A. Rose
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Rose
Lingis
Madison County
Alhambra
Alton
Bethalto
Collinsville
East Alton
Edwardsville
Glen Carbon
Granite City
Highland
Madison
Marine
New Douglas
North Alton
Saline
St. Jacob
Troy
Upper Alton
Venice
Worden
Illinois
Shawneetown
Cairo
Chicago
Springfield
August Droll
Thos. Millett, Jr
Hargadine-McKittricks
St. Louis
John Patreette
Collingville
Russell
Local notes and notices from a midwestern town
A miscellany of city items, classifieds and local events: store sales at Bellman Mercantile Co. and Klein's Shoes, an upcoming city council meeting, job ads for a printer's apprentice and a saleswoman, nursery and farm land calls by J N Jarvis, a 14 pound birth, and road work updates. Also mentions Rocky Mountain Tea promotions, a porch addition on Main Street, and electric plant anniversary with a near accident at a local farm. Wires being erected for Kine Loch Telephone and Market Street pole wiring updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Heinecke
Katte’Riebold
Bollman Mercantile Co
J. N. Jarvis
John Dray
M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society
August Ritcher
Also Mentioned on This Page
Natal
Koet Teal
Albert Rieder
Klein's
Agricultural and Weather Bureau
Kingaton
SUN. Imon
WED
Social and Personal
Wm. Heck
Samuel Davis
Mrs. J. M. Gearing
Mrs
B. F. Cramer
George Hollis
Misa
Irene Jarvis
Brother
Jacob
Elia Anshutz
Whioe
Baglin
Blue Mound
W. L. Gray
Lutie Jarvis
Arthur and
Grandaughter
Edna Snuthers
Augusta Beutel, Sr
George Costello
Annie Heinecke
Edn. Heinecke and
James Osborn
Charles Stahl
Trenton
Eliza Wild
Wm. Riedel
Louis Lory
Union of
John Appel
F. W. Zanders
Katie Riebold
Wm. Holden
Hawley's
Incorporated Municipalities
Genta
Bellman Mercantile Co
Klein’s
Louis Bellmann’s
Dr. Sallee
Hawley’s
The
Citizens’ Building and Loan Association
Z. J
Montgomery
F. C. Gates
Rocky Mountain
Paul Taylor
Jarvis
Pin Oak
Jahon Helm
Dora Michael
Kineloch Telephone Company
Vandalia
Focal Exchange
Market Street
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