The editor is one of the moving forces in modern life. The newspapers
have in many respects taken the place of the pulpit and as the number of
their readers is constantly increasing their influence is
correspondingly growing. Especially is this true when the editor is a
man of unquestioned integrity, a clear thinker and writer, and one who
subordinates personal ambition to his desire to promote the general
welfare of the community. H. J. Troeger, editor of the Mount Olive
Herald, may be designated as a man of this character. He was born at
Mount Olive October 12, 1876, and has spent practically his entire life
in Macoupin county. A descendant of good Teutonic ancestry, he is a son
of Edward and Wilhelmina (Zimmerman) Troeger. The parents were both born
in Germany and are now living in Mount Olive.
Mr. Troeger of
this sketch grew to manhood under the paternal roof and received his
preliminary education in the public schools of Mount Olive. He has been
an extensive reader and, being a man of fine powers of observation has
added largely to the fund of knowledge which he acquired in the
schoolroom. Being attracted to the editorial field, he purchased the
Mount Olive Herald in January, 1900, and for more than eleven years has
occupied the responsible position of editor and proprietor of the paper.
The Herald is issued weekly and under competent management has become
one of the valuable publications of the county, faithfully reflecting
public sentiment on all questions pertaining to the interests of this
section. The paper is independent politically. The aim of Mr. Troeger
has been from the start to treat all questions without prejudice and to
promote to the extent of his ability the permanent welfare of the region
throughout which the circulation of the Herald extends. That he has
admirably succeeded is the verdict of his patrons. He also maintains a
first class printing plant and the work turned out from this office
compares favorably with that of similar establishments in any other part
of the county. Mr. Troeger is to be congratulated on the excellent
service he has rendered the county in making its resources known and
also in keeping the people informed as to the progress of events in this
part of the state. Fraternally he is identified with the Masonic order
whose beneficent principles have had a marked effect in shaping his
life. He is recognized by those who know him best as one who is
controlled by a worthy ambition to make an honorable name for himself
and at the same time advance the prosperity and happiness of his fellow
men.
Extracted 18 Nov 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 717-718.
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