Robbery Sparks Dramatic Arrest in Main Street Heist
A Troy jewelry store robbery by night led to the arrest of Frank Sefton after a valise of stolen goods appeared at the Vidamour home. Police tied Sefton to the crime through witnesses and recovered items from a nearby cellar window. Bond set at $500, he was jailed in Edwardsville awaiting grand jury action. The case implicates others and marks a major local crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Krause
Main Street
Jane Vidamour
FW. Braner
J. E. Marsey
Krause
Atore
Aafe
Marsey
H. Wobewinkel
Marney
Vidamour
Frank Sefton
Sefton
Marshal Coons
Squire Phil, Eckert
Edwardsville
Troy
Caty
Interurban Pegging Away Toward Terre Haute to St Louis
Progress reported on the proposed Terre Haute to St Louis interurban line despite public doubt that it will be completed before the World’s Fair. Greenville Advocate notes Mayor DeMoulin and George Stiepbauer attended a Vandalia meeting with Cincinnati Engineering and Contracting Co representatives offering to finance and construct both the road and its electrical system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Greenville
DeMoulin
George D. Stiepbauer
Vandalia
John Mosby
Cincinnati Enginneering and Contracting Company
Cincinnati
Hilia
Farmers at Highland plan county meeting April 8
Madison county farmers announce a main meeting at Turner Hall Highland next Friday April 8 beginning 2 pm. Prominent speakers include Senator James M. Barlow of Indiana and J A Everett president of the American Society of Equity. All farmers unions within twenty miles urged to attend and nonmembers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Highland
Turner Hall
James M. Barlow
Indiana
J. A. Everett
American Society of Equity
Social and personal notes from Troy and nearby towns
Mr Harry H Paris advance agent for the Lillian May Company billed Troy last Saturday for a one night stand at Rieders Opera House featuring Across the Plains with Miss Lillian May Tatters and Miss Dot Vaughn in songs. Mr T Vandas also stars. A fourth anniversary party for Mr and Mrs F P Kinder at Rieders with Rex Orchestra music and refreshments followed. The Edwardsville Intelligencer reports a birthday surprise for Miss Laura Schneider near Moro and other local celebrations including Mr Kuhn’s birthday and Miss Mabel Holliday’s party. Several residents visited St Louis and Chicago. Dr J G Schoeck returned from Chicago after completing veterinary studies. Road commissioners and auditors met in Jarvis township. next board meeting set for April 26. Sheriff W G Vincent arrived to take Charles Richa back to Kansas after an assault case event.
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Harry H. Paris
Lillian May
Troy
Rieder
Opera House
Across the Plains
Misa
Dot Vaughn
Miss Vaughn
King Do-Do
T. Vandas
Ferris
F. P. Kinder
Rex Orchestra
Laura
Schneider
D.P. Schmidt
Moro
Schmidt
Charles Kuhn
Pin Oak Township
Waas
Mlag
Mabel
Hotliday
Paftriarch
Faraiahea
Thoman
Bawardev
Thomas McAdoo
Nettie
St. Louis
Charles Allen, Sr
Ras
T. E. File
Sorento
Frank Rawson
Highland
Lucretia Jones
Indian Territory
Fred Cressey
Jacksonville
L. Jones
George Stienhana
Kinloch Telephone Co
Collivaville
J. G. Schoeck
Chicago
Schoeck
Chicago Veterinary College
Weather Summary of March Cold Snap and Flood Risks
The report notes a coldest period on the 3rd and 4th with near zero minima, brief and non damaging. A second cold spell on the 26th and 27th, warmest on the 22nd with highs above 75 in the south and 65 in the north. Precipitation exceeded seasonal averages with torrential 24 hour falls in Olney, Du Bois and Mt. Carmel. Flood risk rose in lowlands as a March storm of unusual severity caused property damage from high winds. Wheat outlook improved. rye thrifty. corn largely fed or sold. Corners sown delayed by wet soil. peach buds generally damaged. apples unscathed. Stock wintered well. pastures promising.
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Springfield
Olney
Richland County
du Bois
Washington County
Mt. Carmel
Wabash County
Church and Society Roundup of Easter Services and Meetings
The Merry Workers Society meets at Mrs. T. H. Bell at 2 next Wednesday. Troy Cemetery Mite Society also with Mrs. Bell on Saturday April 6 at 6. Good Friday observed by German churches. Revival starts Monday at M E church with Rev. Vandaveer and Evangelist W E Charies. German Evangelical church to hold a Monday business meeting at 2. Rev. Vandaveer to preach at M E B church tomorrow morning. Easter program by Sunday school children replaces evening service. St Paul Evangelical Lutheran holds special Easter services with Lord's Supper tomorrow and Monday. German Evangelical Church confirmed class of four girls and six boys with Rev Wm Marten. new furnishings brighten interior. Confirmed: Louisa Wilhelm, Ida Feldmeier, Ida Kirsch, Barbara Wittmann, Walter Hoge, Frank Gindler, Fred Engeling, Arthur Kirach, Henry Knecht, William Clayton. St Paul Lutheran also confirms four catechumens. services by Rev Martin Daib amid ornate decor. Class includes August Beutel, William Schlichting, Simon janine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Workers’ Society
T. H. Bell
Troy Cemetery Mite Society
M. E
Vandaveer
Marten
Louisa Wilhelm
Ida Feldmeier
Ida Kirsch
Barbara Wittmann
Walter
August Beutel
William . Schlichting
Simon J Janine
Easter, elections, and community notes
Easter is near with a full moon, city election looming, and Monday council session planned. Local reports mention campaign literature by S. S. Avis for Hearst, eye care ads, smallpox cases at Scott's and Walker's, and Dr. Sallee at the Baird Hotel next Tuesday. Samuel Davis Jr. underwent wrist cyst surgery by Dr. Braner last Saturday and is recovering well. Adam Bugger seeks the Democratic township post to fill John Brendle’s vacancy. George A. Weiss joins CALI to lead printing work, promising skilled service. Local miners observed a day off to commemorate the birthday of the daylight saving time system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krein’s
Fred Daluege, Jr
S. S. Avis
Krause
J. E. Marsey
D. D
Scientific Optician
Troy
Scott’s
Walker’s
Sallee
Baird
Samuel Davis, Jr
F. W. Braner
Adam Bugger
Black Jack
John Brendle
CALI
George A. Weiss
St. Louis
Buxton & Skinner Stationery. Co
Weiss
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John We ‘Hare
Bond
Three Milea Weat
Green
Harned
Buiati P
Smtwtes
Social and Personal
Board of Highway Commissioners
Jarvis Township
E. D. Joseph
Wm. Wittmann
James
Geratenecker
Jacob Kirsch
Township Board of Auditors
W. G. Vincent
Crawford County
Kan
Charles Richa
Girard
Rugha
Sherif Vincent
Kangas
Church and Society
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