Memorial Day Observance in Troy by Ladies Mitre Society
Memorial Day events in Troy led by the Ladies Mite Society of the Troy cemetery. A 1 PM parade will form near the public school, headed by Schultze Band and Troy Drum Corps, with veterans and locals joining. The march goes to the Presbyterian church for exercises by Hon. Thomas O Williamson and local clergy, then to the cemetery for grave decorations. Flowers invited to church basement this morning to aid orderly distribution.
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Mite Society
Troy Cemetery
R. H. Mantle
Schultze ‘Band
Troy
Veterans, Sons of Veterans
Presbyterian Church
Thomas O.williamson
Edwardaville
Narrow escape buries man in old mine hole
Wm VanHooster narrowly escaped burial when earth collapsed as timbers were removed from an old coal mine hole in Padon's pasture. He suffered a broken collarbone, a fractured rib, and other injuries but internal damage was not expected. Mrs Pease credits electric bitters for a recovery, and the note includes local ads for Snodgrass Racket Store and J Vetter’s music supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. VanHooster
VanHooster
Robi. Holliday
Forbus McCain
Richard Warner, Jr
Padon's
van Hoosier
Holliday
Township Assessment Exceeds All Previous Years
The 1901 township assessment shows unprecedented wealth with real estate and personal property values rising, including $16,000 in west suburb improvements last year. Assessor Schultze details personal property items from hogs to pianos, and total assessed value reaches $822,050 with land and building values outlined.
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William Schultze
Annessor
Jarvia
Exe Cave
Tts
Troy
Erecak Wiyeneieeh
Schultze
Social and religious gatherings enliven Madison County
A string of community events fills the week from Jarvis Grove picnics to Memorial Day observances at Oaklawn cemetery. The Evangelical Friedens Sunday school event drew a large crowd despite threatening weather, while St John’s Catholic church picnic in Val Liebler’s Grove also drew a robust attendance. Local residents attended, hosted, and visited from Collinsville, Edwardsville, St. Louis, and Edwardville, with notes on guests and arrivals including Henry Muhlenburg’s anniversary surprise and teachers at the public school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friedens
Jarvis’ Grove
Schultze
Old Sol
Henry Muhlenburg
Collinsville
H. F. Thurston
East End
Oaklawn Cemetery
Edwardsville
B. R. Burroughs
Edwardaville
Madison County
Oaklawn
St. John’s Catholic
Black Jack
Val. Liebler’s Grove
Ed Matthews
Edward Zenk
St. Louis
M. F. Auwarter
Missouri
Philip Lauth
James Chadderton
Edward R. Delmling
Henry Riniker
Andrew
John
Joseph Liebler
St. Jacob
Katie Heck
D. B. Cade
G. L. Elliott
Attorney Hillskoter
M. A. Schau
O'Fallon
H. F
Tihurnton
Blanche Rawson
John Klum
Edwarda- Ville
Par
Local residents visit and travel notes in city
Mr and Mrs A Kleist are in the city for the day. J H Stienhans left Tuesday for Chicago to attend a German Lutheran Synod conference and will not return until next Thursday. Mrs J F Clepper and children of St Louis spent Sunday in the city for medical treatment and rest as Mr Clepper's health improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ants
A. Kleist
J. H. Stienhans
Chicago
German Lutheran Synod
J. F. Clepper
St. Louis
Madison County Public School Graduation at Edwardsville
The Madison County public schools hold graduation exercises this afternoon at the Edwardsville court house. Troy City Public Schools seniors participate with multiple musical pieces, recitations, and essays led by student speakers. A diploma presentation is expected from Lieut. Gov. W. A. Northcott.
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Court House
Troy
Madison County
Edwardsville
Troy City
Epstein
Rosannah Barco
Frances Traves
Weave
Abel
Saint Seens
Alen
Buck Clara Stentort
Edward Balster
Ian Beroba
Leo Marx
Leo Marx, “the Trout,” (Heller) * Frances Trae
Junta ‘Tarbaueb
Public school picnic and civic plans flagged
Notes from a local scene include a public school picnic on Monday, city council regular session Monday evening, and Board of Education monthly meeting. Rounds of local business, births, and service notices appear with ads for Hawley’s repair shop, Kuntzman’s milk shakes, Gates’ ice cream and bakery, plus Dr. Sallee’s free eye examinations and event dates.
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Hawley’s
Kuntzman's
Rieder’s Park
Board of Education
John Sappom
St. Louis
F.C. Gates
Gates
Union
John Deimling
Sallee
Optician
Troy
Collinsville
Commercial
Troy Cemetery
Mite Society
Enly Tilley
Fred Pratt
Pin Oak Township
Marine Creamery
John L. Hagler
Sami
Cartwright
United Mine Workers
East St. Louis
H. C. Geffen
Henderson
Central
W.W. Jarvis
Berlain
S. Kingaton
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Nealy
Weld
Bove Sears
Mia
Pease
Lawrence
Kan
S. Kingston
Snodgrass
J. Vetter's
Wigaror
Hogst
Niwood
Chris. Buase,Jr
Illinois
Ruchter
Chamberlain
Tabler
S. Singston
A. SveveNa
Baird House
Bourton
Ano
Abarata
Sias and
Persoal
Garrie Hightower
St. Michael
Blanche Snodgrass
Jan Annabelle Krome
Mary Timmerhoff
Sadie Stahl
Joe
Suppe
Baves
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
WN. Y
Kingston
John Land
Baptist Church
Heinecke
Kuntzman’s
W. J. Vetters
Zenk'sa
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