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Edwardsville Intelligencer

Location

Edwardsville, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1929

Page

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Tax sale notices to be mailed next week by county

Edwardsville prepares to send 400 tax sale notices by registered mail as delinquent 1928 taxes become due. Hart Herrin and staff expect a rush over ten days to two weeks with over 700 unpaid special assessments adding costs. Notices include tax sale details and a return envelope.

Hart Herrin Edwardsville Chouteau, Narmeoth Venice Granite City Madison Vente

Highland auto crash claims Mrs. Viola Thomann

Mrs. Viola Thomann aged 5? of 63800 West Main, Belleville, died in Central Hospital after injuries from a ditch crash near Highland last September. Her husband John Thomann died in January from a crane fall at Granite City. She leaves four children, ages 6 to 14. Funeral set for 9 oclock Monday at St Henrys Church Beltoville.

Viola Thomann Main street Belleville Central Hospital Washington Avenue St. Louis Higheland

Soldiers Finish Third Day Trek to Hamel Camp

Three companies I K and L of the Sixth Infantry completed their third day on the march to Hamel after leaving Center Grove Park at 7 am. They travel seven days to Springfield then by trucks toward St Sheridan north of Chicago. The column moves double file with two scouts ahead for traffic defense.

U. S. Regular Center Grove Park Hamel Sixth Infantry Springfield St. Sheridan Chica- Ho autelaty Edwardaville

Hospital fund exceeds Madison County quota for St Esan beths

The $300000 building fund for St Esan beths Hospital in Granite City surpassed the $75000 public quota by about 10806 and may exceed by $25000 after final reports. Plans call for a five story 100 bed hospital on the current site with ground broken within eight weeks and completion within nine months.

St. Esanbeth’s Hospital Granite City Madison County Masonic ‘Temple St. Hizabdeth’s Hospital Madison and Twenty-first streets Niedringhaus avenue

St Louis Aldermen approve 90 day jaywalking test

St Louis officials vote a provisional 90 day rule fining jaywalkers 8 to 5 dollars as a test to cut accidents. Alderman Sam Wimner doubts pedestrian dress codes. John Neu supports the plan, citing fewer accidents.

St. Louis Sam Wimner John Neu

Governor Pardons Mother in Nogansville Ind

Mrs. Mattie Payne, mother of 14, who was in the Indiana Woman's Prison for possessing eight stills, was pardoned by Governor Harry Logue late yesterday. She had faced a sentence of one to five years and was released today.

Nogansville Ind Mattie Payne Indiana Woman’s Prison Harry Logue

Edwardsville Chamber appoints five to study improvements

Five members were named to two Edwardsville Chamber committees and three more to oversee city improvements. They will examine Grand avenue extensions, High street connections, recreation for children, and street work at West and Schwarz streets alongside Luak Cemetery plans. Clarence Rogenthal was fined for unpaid city license.

Edwardsville High street Tomasele Eberhardt place Mombers C. KE. Gueltig Chamber of Commerce Luak S. D. Whevsler W. W. Krumstek A. Bothman G. W. Buckles WW. J. Reichard West Schwarz Umits American Legion Way West street H.W. Uecker J. WH. Bilxen BH. Klein S. A. Bletsch aA. D P. Harris

43 Autos Go Into Ditch At Junction

Farmers watching the Junction of Routes 112 and 160 at Liberty Prairie report a rise in accidents since the roads opened. Seven to nine injuries noted, with 48 autos said to have gone into the ditch at the Wanker Hill road connection. Drivers fail to spot the abrupt curve until too late. a night warning sign is being planned.

trarmers Liberty Prairie Wanker Hill Allen Queenville Division of Highways

Calf Club Seeks Young Participants at Local Creamery

Martin Jensen of Edwardsville Creamery and a calf committee member announced a calf club sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Seven or eight youths aged 10 to 20 may receive calves, with registration through the Farm Bureau, and must follow 4-H rules. Contest prizes funded by state and local groups, with Urbana College of Agriculture registration by July 1.

Martin Jensen Edwardsville Creamery Company Chamber of Commerce Farm Bureau Jensen calf club U. of I. College of Agriculture Urbana Lance jockey clubs uned

Young Thorp Girl Dies in Enat St Louis Hospital

Wilma Thorp daughter of Mrs Anna Thorp of Collinsville died at St Marys Hospital in Enat St Louis at 7 16 a m born Collinsville January 28 1918 aged 1 year 4 months 17 days Appendicitis caused death Father William Thorp died of appendicitis four years ago Interment in St Johns cemetery beside her father Funeral services from the family residence in Collinsville at 2 30 oclock Tuesday She is survived only by her mother

Wilma Thorp Anna Thorp Collinsville St. Mary's Hospital Enat St. Louis Wiliam Thorp St. John’s

Police Raid at Harry's Restaurant by Chief Logan

Wood River Police Chief D. L. Logan raided Harry's restaurant on Thursday evening. The man in charge attempted to throw a pitcher of evidence from a window but the chief recovered it before the evidence was destroyed. The case is expected to develop further.

D. L. Logan Wood Hiver Harry's

Early Fourth of July Celebration Opens Here Today

The preliminary observance of Fourth of July opened in Edwards ville this morning with pyrotechnic displays this week and nineteen days ahead of time. Cornels of cap pistols were heard and a few children have platels but cannot buy caps yet. A few new noise makers were added this year and are said to be lawful for a safe and sane Fourth. Authorities will ban fireworks until the Fourth of July eve.

Edwardsville

Adviser May Home After Conference

T. W. May adviser returned from the University of Illinois College of Agriculture at Urbana after attending three days of Hil nel advisery sessions. Milneis farmers heard discussions on alfalfa price, soil fertility, and increased production. Speakers focused on five stock topics or mentioned them in related talks.

T. W. May U. of I. College of Agriculture Urbana Hilnels Milneis

Three Herring Brothers Arrested For Intoxication

Three brothers Guy Roy and Mer il Herring were arrested Thursday evening at Wood River on charge of intoxication. After confinement they became unruly and tore up mattresses in the cell. Their case will be heard next Tuesday.

Guy Roy Meril Herring Wood River mattenson

Farm Relief Bill Signed by President Hoover

Washington June 15 President Hoover signed the 600 million farm relief bill at noon making the measure effective immediately A Federal Farm Board will be created to administer the relief program The president is expected to appoint the board next week

Washington Hoover Federal Farm Board ning

Bond Set At 45000 For Shelton Brother In Theft Case

United States Commissioner Felsen set bond at 45000 for Carl Shelton, a Shelton gang member arrested in Detroit auto theft linked to the Brown Shoe Company heist near Troy. Renard Shelton, his stepson, faces charges. other defendants released on bond as investigators pursue the case.

United States VFelnon East St. Louis Carl Shelton Shelton Tinola Detroit Felsen Shelon Troy Brown Shoe Company Kelson Renard Shelton St. Clair County

Swedish aviators delayed in Reykjavik by eight days

Reykjavik Iceland June 15 Captain Albin Hrenberg and two Swedish companion aviators aiming for New York via the Arctic route will be held up eight days due to new motor troubles. Their mechanic from Junkers works, who built the Sverige craft, was expected to arrive in about what date.

Reykjavik Iceland Albin Hrenberg Sweden New York Arctic Junkers airplane works

Lineup Announced for League Battle Tomorrow

East Alton signs two pitchers and Staunton adds four as Edwardsville eyes a big game tomorrow afternoon at home. Manager Jenkins considers Howard Carson as starter if ready, with Nichols back to third and Duffy at short. Roster details, umpire names, and 2:50 attendance drawing noted.

East Alton Alton Staunton Edwardsville Eaat St Roidan Louth Trioja Joop George Hartung Fast Alton Irwin Cardner Granite City J. S. Holladay Sidney West Kelly Eddie Tom Willams Alton amorrow Owsley the Blues Roy Geltz fleet Httle Sherman Gilmore Stantogion

Professor Held In Murder Case At Ohio State

Columus Ohio June 1 Dr Dane N Snook professor of veterinary medicine at Ohio State University was arrested today in the brutal slaying of Miss Thora Nix attractive medical student at the university He was taken from his home accompanied by a detective and driven to the police station in his blue coupe police say Nix body was found yesterday on a rifle range five miles northwest of the city Snook who has a bandaged hand said the injury came from a slipped wrench while fiddling with his machine He is described as a former world pistol shooting champion and a member of the 1920 Antwerp Olympic pistol team

Freddie Wooten Iate Charlie Birger Vermilion County Danville Frank Fordan Caseyville avenue Shelton Williamson County Marion United States Baker Intler Felsen H. Burnet North Eighth Street Columus, O Drdane N. Snook ool Ohio State University pio peet Mins Thoora Nix Dr. Snook Miss Nix Snook Antwerp Columbia Revolver Clu

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