City Officials List Turned Over for the Term
Mayor Elles Bark. Aldermen First Ward Wm. Norbury and D R Jones Second Ward Gus Voelker and W D Gebaner Third Ward Fred Gerson and J H Allenhang City Clerk Daniel G Jonas Treasurer W W Jarvis Superintendent of Streets Chan Smith Marshal Robt Holliday Police Magistrate James N Jarvia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elles Bark
Wm. Norbury
D. R. Jones
Gus. Voelkerand
W.d. Gebaner
Fred Gerson
J.H
Daniel G. Jonas
W. W. Jarvis
Chan. Smith
Rob't. Holliday
James N. Jarvia
Local Government Officials List Names and Roles
A historical listing shows officials including Supervisor H C Kersey Town Clerk C E Hitcher Collector Gieo Liebler Assessor Wmm Schnitze Highways I W Cook G W Mille R E Jacobs Bohook Trustees William Lloyd C F Ed wards Ignatius Riggia Justices F 3 Hampton and Philip Eckert Constables H C Kersey and A Be Snod wrasse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Kersey
C. E. Hitcher
Gieo. Liebler
Adsessor
Wmm. Schnitze
Commissioners of Highways
I. W. Cook
G. W. Mille
R. E. Jacobs
Bohook
A. ‘Be Snodwrasse
Letter List from Troy Post Office 1896
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Troy post office dated 1st 1896. Names include Draper Frank Goldeberry Elmer Lend Willi McCarthy Mica Nors Nasou Alf B. Behraam Joseph Tyrrell Mise Adolio careet Mrs Eliza Greene AVIE Postmanster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Post-Office
Revenge by Marriage Ends in Wedded Vengeance
A dated verse recounts a suitor who vows revenge after heartbreak. He jokes through the pain, foresees murder, and ultimately marries the woman, turning vengeance into marriage in a humorous twist reported by L. A. Balletin.
Local Happenings and News of the Town
A dense item list notes rainy weather and stable mines, with prices and sales at local shops. It mentions a regular city council meeting, a Republican rally in Greenville, and various ads for boots, dry goods, and printing. Also reports on weddings, a race meet, and community notices amid weather and market chatter.
Hood's Pills Lead The Trade As The Coming Pill
The best family medicine Hood's Pills are unequalled for general home use and have gained wide acceptance. They are mild yet effective, relieving a range of troubles and considered a full medicine chest by many households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Peterman child dies in St Louis funeral held
Diep In St Louis September 24 funeral for Ethel Leona Peterman 10, daughter of John S Peterman. Services at her father’s home then Presbyterian Church and Troy cemetery. Pallbearers named. Miss Leona remembered as a loving child, sunbeam of cousins Ida and Lilla Henderson. Father, sister, brother survive, plus infant sister in Missouri. Personal notes recount local visits and gatherings with family and friends across St Louis and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ethel Leona Peterman
John S. Peterman
Presbyterian Church
Troy
Fred Auwarter
Chas. Seligmann
John Retbold
Jas. Purviance
Leona
Ida
Lilla Henderson
Missouri
Lines Dedicated to the Memory of Leona Peterman
Memorial verses honor Leona Peterman with lines about loss and faith. The poem recalls her gentle manner and loving smile, and expresses belief she rests with Jesus and joins heavenly praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Peterman
Slick Swindler Bales Ten Dollar Bill Passes for Twenty
A Troy saloon keeper, Wm Schultze, fell victim to a clever swindle when a stranger bought tobacco for ten cents and paid with a counterfeit twenty by swapping a two for a one on the bill. The con man vanished, leaving Schultze and patrons wary of large payments from strangers. Police offered no trace, urging vigilance against similar schemes and caution in cashing checks or large denomination bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Wm. Schultze
Schultze
Heiauo
Local School Absences And Society Meeting Notice
McCRAY-DEWET Ida Edwards is out of school and Lewin Stewart entered. Deuale Jacobs absent one day. Misa Snodgrass attended Greenville Stateve political meeting. Chas Richter and Jacob Williams visited the Academy Tuesday. Jane Hughes absent one day last week. John Riebold absent due to illness. Literary Society to meet at the Academy Friday at 7:00 pm with a program of declamations readings and songs by listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granger
Greenville
Harry Schott
St. Paul, Minn
Chas. Schott
Alfred Mayer
O'Fallon
Thomas Miller
M. W. Powell
Eunice
Jas. M. Osborne
Edwardsville
N. M. Kinder
Joe, W. Cammann
John Dierking
St. Louis
August Dierking
Jos. J. Brown, Jr
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
3. S. Avis
Phil. Baer
St. Jacob
Collinsville
Ida Edwards
Lewin Stewart
Deuale Jacobs
Misa Snodgrass
Greenville Sateve
Chas. Ritcher
Jacob Williams
Academy
Jane Hughes
Bessie Jarvin
Kenny
Society
Esaay
John Porter
Dessie Jacobus
Grace Geers
Katie Hornley
Edna Donobo
Mor Sale of 06 Pattern Waverley Bicycle
Noted as a brand new 06 pattern Waverley bicycle offered for cash or time. Enquire of Evw. Klein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor Sale
Evw
KLEIN
Law School class planned at Miller and Ritcher office
W W Epwards seeks to organize a law study class starting Monday evening September 27 with three lectures weekly and reasonable terms. A reward is offered for return of two volumes of Adjutant General of Shingia Reports 1861 66 missing from his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law School
Miller & Ritcher
W. W. Epwards
Shingia
James Ni Jarvis
Remedy Ad Claims for Domestic Ailments Promises Relief
An old ad claims Electric Bittere a remedy for a range of female complaints and general ills including loss of appetite constipation headaches fainting spells and insomnia. It promises to restore health and strength by exerting a direct influence on the organs and offers bottles for fifty cents at Kingston's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite Uce
Kingston
Sterne
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Vandalia Line
Troy Station
Wratward
Lould
For &T
Louia
Indianapollo
Efingham
Vandalia
Aeee
Hshdacm
G. I. Elliott
Ilut Noin
F. Brunnker
Ase
T G
P. A. St. Lona
Troy Lodge
A.B
A. M
Masonic Hall
E. Burx
W.M. Entas Birex, Jr
Neilson Lodge
Auprer Hirprr
N. G. Ron't Wetrameen
Pisgah
G. W. Gatts
C. P
Wilranson
Mentor Lodge
No- 165
Anatle Wall
Schott
Cywag. Mauriz
C. C. Ramon Tronster
Amity Camp
Croft’s Hall
R. L. Dawson
V. C. August Duous
Germanta Lodge
K. of P. Hall
T. Quexxensa
T. M. Joan Gann
M. Bosomworth
Jos. I. Granger
Thos. H.bell
McCray-Dewey Academy
Isaac W. Cook
Citizens’ Building and Loan Association
James A. Braca
M. FE. Avuwanren
Township Officials
AVIE
Postmanster
Bosh
L. A. Balletin
Dror.’s
Wanripo
Marine
Progressive Euchre Club
A. Klein's
Gleas
Lenox
Maple City
A. Klein’s
Stienhane
Droll’s
Joe Blake
Lyceum
The
St. Louis Chronicle
Emma Riggs
Purviance
Republican Glee Club
Aporta
St. Louie
Augnat Peters
Troy: Driving Club
James N. Jarvis
Morgan Smith
Mary Crowl
Aur
Fred Kontzmann
Chas, Bethman
E. W. Garrigan
Aailroad
Shelbyville
Louisiana
Chicago & Eastern Ilinois Railroad
Frauenverein
German Reformed Church
Mra
William Bohnenstiehl
German Reformed Church of
Prenant
Mentor Lodge No. 165
K. of P
Worden
Knight
James Wattson
Above Lodge
Wattson
Mis
Cora Granger
F. W. Seele
Albert Rieder
John Morris
Collineville
City
Elias Bark, Sr
A Canady
Misa Hannah Gesaking
Highland
Henry Schwalm
Henry Schuler
Cora Baird
Sedilie Jarvie
St. Jaenis
Emil Droll
David Morgan Vissted
Adolph Kuntzman
Wm. Bohnenstiehl
Ife
Jesus
Angola
John Riebold
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