Weekly crop bulletin reports drought relief and farming conditions
The May issue notes light showers easing drought in southern central and northern districts, with over 1.5 inches in the central area on the 14th. Warmth and rain spur growth. wheat improves in the center but struggles in the south. Corn ground has softened. early plantings emerge. Meadows thrive, hay output down due to drought. Grapes bloom, apples dropping in the south. gardens prosper. potatoes show a strong stand amid rising potato bug activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Til
Memorial Day Observance In Troy Plans Parade And Services
Memorial Day observances in Troy under the Troy Cemetery Mite Society promise a large turnout. A 1 pm parade from the school house will lead to the Presbyterian church for a program including invocation scripture reading and the memorial address by Rev. Norman Carr. Afterward the procession proceeds to the city cemetery for grave decoration. The church will accept flowers. Also contains farm ads and local medical remedy promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Cemetery
Troy
Presbyterian Church
J. L. Griffin
Portsmouth
N. H
John Canan
Sst. Louis
M. Kuntumann
Louis Bollmann
Anna Bircher
Highland
St. Louis
J. L. Hohl
George Limer
Vandalia
Mail and Express
Wm. Miller
Louisa
Ill
I. W. Cook
Taylorville
Ammner Strong
Collinsville
Adam Voelker
Gustave Voelker
Simeon Hussey
Upper Alton
Norman Carr
Shurtleff College
Carr
Frances Spencer
John S. Dewey
W. W. Jarvis
Spencer
Monticello Seminary
Godfrey
Mabel Jarvis
Reward Offered in Metz Murder at Pin Oak Northwest of City
Sheriff announces a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of Metz murderers. August Metz, executor of the estate, supports the reward amidst no clear clues. Metz’s body was dumped among hogs after the killing, a crime possibly tied to robbery or revenge. The note also reports Theodore Frederick’s measles and meningitis death and local drug ads for White’s Cream Vermifuge and Dr King’s New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Metz
G. F. Crowe
August Metz
Metz
Madison Coun County
Theodore Frederick
Henry Busse
Martin Daib
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Marriage of Troy Couple at Edwardsville
The marriage of Joseph Becker and Louisa Heck took place Tuesday in Justice Barra clough's office. George and Annie Becker, groom's siblings, witnessed. The couple will reside south of the city. Also notes on social events at Rieder's Opera House, parties, dances, and numerous Edwardsville and Troy residents visiting or hosting.
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Troy
Edwardsville
Joseph Becker
Louisa Heck
George Barraclough
George
Annie Becker
George Becker
Conrad Heck
Ca Ct
Rieder
Rex Orchestra
Norma Snodgrass
Court of Honor
Droil’s Lawn
Leonard May
Edith Lohman
Clayton
Kentucky
Interesting Horse Case Tops Highland Court Docket
A Highland Saturday trial ruled in favor of Sylvester Greenwood of Shiboneer Fayette county against George C. Morriss Bert Kennedy. The dispute traces to Greenwood losing a horse team after a St Louis sale. Trial led to $183 judgment, with appeal planned to Edwardsville circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Heinecke
W. W. Carson
St. Louis
Elizabeth Appel
Co. F. W. Wiegand
Belle of Nelson Co
Cecelia, Risser
F. W. Zander
Highland
Sylvester Greenwood
Shiboneer
Fayette County
George C. Morriss
Filer
Bert Kennedy
Greenwood
Sim Pettus
Shobonier
Pettus
Troy
Squire Maurice Marcoot
J. P. Streuber
Arthur Rowe
Vandalia
C. H. Burton
Edwardsville
Public school picnic delayed to Tuesday June 2
Local notes report a postponement of the annual public school picnic due to rain, with contests prizes on display in Klein's window and emphasis on related events at Bollman Mercantile. Assessor Schultze nears book completion for Edwardsville return. county board duties outlined for July and August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. O'Neal
Sorento
Albert Lawson
St. Louis
W. J. Gebauer
Edwardsville
J. Fred Miller
East St. Louis
Charles Allan
Wm. Schulwe
Fred and
William Klein
Bollman Mercantile Co
Heinecke
Asi
Rex
Gottlieb Mick
Sallee
Baird House
Vandalia
Schultze
Caall
Joseph Everett
Greenville Electric Light
Ellis Smead
Squire Eckert
Peter Ronchetti
Paul Gerfen
H. C. Gerfen
Lutheran
Klein
Hillskotter
John Keller
Maurice Marcoot
Highland
County Board of Review
John Eble
Alton
Cornelius Mullane
Patrick
James Mullane
Davenport
Dave Henry
Old Settler Association
Madison County
W. D. Renfro
W. A. J. Sparks
Carlyle
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Illinois
State
Depart Agriculture and Weather Bureau
Kingston's
Tetvecdeees
W. Marten
M. C.arter
Misa Susie Hollis
Meysrs
Scott and Dawson
D. U. Sefton
McCollum
Thomas Scott
Onartatie
W. W. Duevis
America
Sond
Farma
Bergin
Pana
Ballard
Kingston
Chamberlin
S. Kingston
Vicinity
Kiein’s
Crow
Dr. King
D. H. Turner
Demgeytown
S. Kingaton
Social and
Stoler
Electric Road
St. Jacob
Baseball Tomorrow
Hoehn’s
Bt. Louis
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