Local Officials and Society Notes From The Week
Supervisor H. C. Kenney heads the docket with C E Riteher as gown clerk and Geo Liebler as collector. County officials named include I W Cook A W Mille and B B Jacobs on highways and William Lloyd F Ed wards Ignadine Riggin as Bhool Treatess. The week records local social news, threshing updates, and questions about Fourth of July celebrations as Troy marks an unusually large commemoration with the motto Amor patrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Kenney
C. E. Riteher
Fourth of July Celebrations Stir Troy Townspeople
The 1896 Fourth of July was celebrated with pomp in Troy and nearby. Crowds gathered from surrounding areas for two major events, a Schultze Band led picnic at Jarvis Grove and a Catholic church event on Lebanon Road with dancing, fireworks, and a large crowd enjoying orderly merriment. Weather stayed fair enough for parades, amusements, and a successful holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Schultze
America
Jarvis’ Grove
Germem Luthern
Lebanon Road
School Board Meeting and Secretary’s Report
The Board of Education held a regular session in the Public School building with all members present except Miller. Minutes approved. The committee on school houses and grounds reported two vaults to be dug and walled, repairs to outbuildings, and rooms to be heated and prepared before school. Elections to fill vacancies due to withdrawals were approved for the lower grades. Various staff appointments and a committee to discuss study plans were adopted. The meeting adjourned. Posts recount local 4th of July visits to Troy, St Louis, Lebanon, Collinsville, and neighboring towns with numerous residents and relatives listed as attendees.
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Board of Education
Miller
Cook
Avie
Donoho
Mise Daley Hobaow
Lettie Kneadler
Sand Susie Hollia
Avis
Bennett
Through Pullman Sleeping Car to Mackinaw Inaugural
The Van dalla Line plans a June inauguration of through Pullman service between St Louis and Mackinaw. The through car will connect St Louis to Michigan resorts with segments via Terre Haute and Grand Rapids. Change begins with St Joseph and continues later this season.
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Vandalla
Pullman
St. Loui
Maskinaw
Terre Aute
Camareh
Rand Rapids
Petovky Bay View
St. Louie
Mmichigan
St. Jose Ping
Vere
Ener
AR Gent
Lous
Highland Races Impress Crowd At First County Meet
The Highland Driving Club hosts its inaugural July 4 races with a large crowd and high praise for management. Horses from nearby towns competed, record times were strong, and Dempsey, a former Troy horse, won the 3:00 trot as conditions and decisions satisfied all observers.
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Highland, Driving Club
Highland
Dempsey
Troy
Personal mentions of Thoss and social visits
The item lists various individuals visiting or calling across towns. Henry Cohn drove from Colinaville on Friday. Jenkin Jenkins of Madison visited Sunday. Miss Della Hagiar visited Alhambra last week. Herman Ramp of St. Louis called Sunday evening. John Williams of Pocahontas visited Thursday. Geo Horsley and family spent Sunday in Coltineville. Prof W W Edwards and wife spent Tuesday in St Louis. J H Steinbans made a business trip to Madison Wednesday. Alvin Benner of St Louis visited Roy Solomon this week while Smithere and others from St Louis are visiting Trey.
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Anelia Klein
Linda Smith
St. Louia
William Holile
Misa Nellie
Lebanon
Starks Woodward
Miss Hermie
St. Louis
Harry Langenberg
Amanda
St. Louie
Jas, Purviaice
Misa Maballe Solomon
Apent
Mies Lolu Benner
Henry Cohn
Collinaville
Jenkin Jenkins
Madison
Della Hagiar
Alhambra
John Williams
Pocahontas
Thureday
Geo, Horsley
Coltineville
W. W. Edwards Sod Wifs
J. H. Steinbans
Alvin Benner
Roy Solomon
Smithere
Trey
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Louis
van. Bes
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Indigmaporte
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Vandsila
Tyla
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L. Biliott
Tuor
Taupo
Bruner
P. A. Bt
Bitas Bun
Mene
Neilson Lodge
Austin Heapna
N. Q. Ron's
Williamson
O. O.F
G. W. Gaves
C. P
Trainor
Beribe
Madison Council
A. LL
H. Moots
Droft's
B.C. Derruau
Acaney Crowe
Mentor Lodge
K. of P
Caatle Halt
Schott
Duas Maxtia
C. Auting Honner
B. L. Jewson, V. Co. Avauer Droit
Clegk
Jay
K. Te P
Aeesueetias T.M. Tous
Germania Lodge
U.6
Very Satard
Mayflower Lodge
H. Moeda
Bnea
Jon
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D. Jes
Granger
Zap
Phos
F. Heit
F. E
McCgray
Dewey Academy
Isaac W. Cook
Janie A. Brack
Annanree
Elias Burk
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Mud Geo
Andrew Kielu
Jon I. Hollis
A-Klein
Troy,h
A.R. Snodgrass
Helm
J. Jenktine
Cand
J. Jenkinson Monifay
J. Hl
Soha Dormiing
Troy Driving Club
J. H. Steinhaue
Mite Society of
J. J. Brown
Jas, Osborns
Baptist Church
St. Jacob
Bonday
Highland Military Band
Sao Sand
Mualy
Wm. Beutel
Mia
John L
Paina
F. W. Seole
Mirs Jonnie Rawson
James Needham
Collinsville Agna
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St. Conia
Lena, Dalnege
Colka
Seus Smith
St.Louis
G. A. Seed
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W. W. Carson
Leslie Rawson
Julied
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Thos. Parvianca
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Bert
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Collinsville
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Henry Kieimier
Hannah
Cc. BE
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John Nevills
O'Fil Jon
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Robi. Harding
Theresa Jepson
Frank’ Ackerman
Eddie
Keysport
Lizzie Wittmann
Mackinaw Minh
Roan Duke van Dusei
Birdie Vineyard
Micah Barnesback
Wentz
Dempsey Barnesback
Lady Glen Don Griffith
Griffith
van Dusen
Dick Sandy Pyle
Darvin
Boas Boy
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Amer
Sam D Stevenson
Trilby
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Herman Ramp
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