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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1896

Page

5

Troy Driving Club Matinee Opens Season at Local Track

The first racing matinee of the season drew fair attendance led by a four-person Edwardsville delegation. Dr. C Grimm of Lebanon started the program with W C Keown and J Kendall as judges. Numerous locals and visitors were listed among attendees and participants as the community notes a busy schedule ahead and a summer German class announced by Rev G Plass MaNn.

Troy Driving Club Edwardsville Dr. C. Grimm Lebanon W. C. Keown T. Kendall Jos. Barett J. Bernhardt Horae

Local Masonic and Knights of Honor notices and city officials

Regular communications of Troy Lodge No. 588 A F and A M at Meesonic Hall on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Mayflower Lodge No. 1586 K of H meets on the second and last Tuesday each month. Lists officials including mayor aldermen city clerk marshal and police magistrate.

Troy Lodge A. F A.M Meesonic Hall Pisgah O. F W. Garzs C. P Rou'r Wantiswaon Geribe Madison Council A. L H. Mesta Drallts Hall H.C. Darruaa Atousr Drout Mentor Lodge K. of Ps Castle Hall Godott Mayflower K. of H Ina. M. Bosomworth D. Jos L. Granger H. Belt F. R Citizens’ Building and Loan Association H.the City Hall Janus A. Buack Rewanree

One and two story houses with outbuildings offered for sale

Unimproved lot for sale plus a 90 by 100 foot lot with two one story houses and good well. Cash buyers only. Both properties are described as situated in Moly.

Newsy Notes and Local Trades on One Page

A lively column of small ads and items from Troy Illinois recounts shop sales and wares from A Klein and Drolls to Howard’s Gallery. It notes Wheat cutting, militia transit, upcoming Baptist Children’s Day, and local society meetings with dates and places.

Closing Exercises Highlight Presbyterian Church Series

The city hosts a week of entertainments at the Presbyterian church starting Sunday June 7 with a graduation address by W. W. Edwards, professor. Rev. L. L. Overman delivered an evening sermon. A trained chorus performed, with the Licornian Literary Society presenting a strong program of declamations, orations, and music. The prize declamation Wednesday drew crowds despite heat. judges included D. M. Bishop, C. L. Manners, and G. W. Smith. Stella Snodgrass and Jacob Williams received medals. An Austin K. DeBlois address on Friday promises a grand finale. The term’s work reflects well on Troy’s educational institution and Prof. Edwards. The Hoenig family plans a move to Oc k.

Presbyterian Church W. W. Edwarda Academy Licornian Literary Society Alt America Seed Bdy. Edwards Virginioe Stelis Snodgrass Frank Anderson Supt Bishop Mies Stella Snodgrass Jacob William Austin K. DeBlole Shurtleff College Upper Alton Troy Edwarde McCray Dewey McCray-Dewey

Troy mayor candidate tied to coal and ice business

A Troy mayor candidate, described as energetic and go ahead, is said to have associated with a Mr. Cacley in coal and ice trades. If he pushes and acts decisively, observers believe he could gain a share in the business.

Troy Cacley

Local Resident Remains Tied to Jarvia Township Roots

An old Jarvia Township resident, born and raised there, will continue to monitor events at his longtime home. He expresses ongoing interest in the community, noting logs will serve as a gain for the citizens and his connection endures despite changes.

Jarvia Joose

The Lutheran Picnic at Jar Vie Grove

The German Lutheran church with school held a picnic at Jar Vie Grove. Despite threatening weather, a morning start and Sylvan Hall Cornet Band procession drew a large crowd. Refreshments and amusements were plentiful as the school led a flag-waving parade back to the schoolhouse where the day ended with the gathering dispersing.

Achool Jarvie’ Grove Sul Sylvan Hall Adhool House

Raze of East St. Louis Relay Depot Approved

Twelve railroads that maintain the Relay depot on Missouri Ave have decided to raze the long eyesore cycle-tied wooden station and replace it with a modern brick building with terra cotta and stone trim. The new structure, costing not less than 50 million, will feature updated architecture and conveniences. Continued in next issue.

Missouri’ Ave East St. Louis Atataraen Initeiohe

For Sale Brick Home Near Troy With Outbuildings

A brick residence with eight rooms, good well, cistern, barn and outbuildings. Including a caloon and jg counter, aleph bag, and nearby Troy location. Terms available. write or apply.

Troy Guy Gell

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