Death Claims Son of Rev McCollam at Findlay
An obituary notes Herschel J MecCollam, eldest son of Rev C S McCollam, died in Findlay at age 17 years 7 months 29 days from pneumonia after a short illness. He was born July 29 1892 at St Elmo and worked at Mutual Telephone Co and Bates Atkinson grocery before farming near Findlay. He leaves father, stepmother, two sisters Blanch and Ruth, and brother Melvin. Service occurred Tuesday at 9 am, interment at St Elmo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel J. MecCollam
S&s. McCollam
M. FE
Findlay
Devensed
St. Elmo
Ruth
Melvin
Parker Shields
Free Bridge Appeal Spurs Rail Line Expansion
The St Louis Troy and Mastern Line joined other East Side independents in backing a new free bridge over the Mississippi at St Louis. President Ede H Canrades and officials pressed Mayor Kreismann on the plan, arguing the bridge would help the line reach St Louis with freight mainly coal and operate between M as and St Louis. The road already connects with terminal companies in East St Louis and with Windalia For Mora Junction and several western lines.
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Mwardsville
St. Louis
Troy & Mastern
Orassaing
Mississippi
St. Lous
Ede H. Canrades
Kreismann
Br. Louis
Mast St. Louis
Troy
Bast St. Louis
Southern Railroad
Windalia
Formora Junction
W. Bush
Toledo
St. Travis & Western
Edwardsville
Teachers At East St. Louis Meeting Delays Local School Session
The gurlic school session did not occur yesterday due to the Southern Illinois Teachers Association gathering in East St. Louis. About 2,000 teachers attended the meeting at the city hall auditorium, drawing participants from across Southern Illinois. W. A. Moody spoke during the event.
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Gurlic
East St. Leuis
Allundanes
City Hall
Southern
Tinois
W. A. Moody
East St. Louis Education Board hosts visitors event
The East St. Louis Board of Education president welcomed guests while Prof. J E B Miller, school superintendent and teachers association head, and Rabbi Leon Harrison of St Louis spoke on The Gospel of Hard Work. Fast St. Louis High School students supplied instrumental and vocal music as part of a successful program.
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East St. Louis
Zenk awarded damages against city of Troy
Philip J. Zenk won a circuit court verdict against the city of Troy for 392 dollars in a case arising from a new street grade that required a cut in front of his property. Jury selection, extended testimony, and a posttrial plan for a potential new trial or appeal were noted.
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Philip J. Zenk
Ciircuit
Troy
Zenk
Appellate Court
Hess Goes to Springfield for Tryout with Three VP League
Fred T. Hess, a noted local young man, left for Springfield after being summoned by manager Kinsella for a tryout with the Springfield team in the Three VP league. Hess was recommended by Larry Doyle, former Springfield player now with the New York Giants. Supporters believe his outfield general ability and sports reputation will help him advance to professional ranks.
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Fred T. Hess
Springfield
Bearn
Hess
Kinsella
Larry Doyle
New York Giants
Winsella
Hoss
Troyhoy
Will of Johanna U Linzner Probate in county court
The last will and testament of Johanna U Linzner was admitted to probate. James H Windnutreh named administrator. Executor named but unable to serve due to moneresident. Real estate in John G Jarvis second addition devised to Mrs Mobiams Money Singer. A stepson in St Louis receives 100 dollars. Will dated July 19 last year with witnesses Mrs Taniso Mayer and Mrs Catherine Dal Hope. Curtailed by garbled text.
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Johanna U. Linzner
James H. Windnutreh
Mes
Magewie Moki
St. Louis
John G. Jarvis
Taniso Mayer
Catherine Dal- Hope
Local church notices show pastors new calls and services
Pastor assignments and pulpit duties fill the week with Rev Mittendorf and family departing for Pinckneyville to lead a German Evangelical church. A student from Eden Theological Seminary will preach at the local church tomorrow. Rev Talbot’s possible call and a Presbyterian annual meeting set for April 7 frame church activity, while a protracted meeting at the M E church continues with Rev Creweiry Henley assisting.
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T. W W. Mittendorf
Pinckneyville
Presbyterian Ehurch and Society
Progres
M. E. Ehurch
Creweriy Henley
Worden
Hey. W. A. Gross
Sveryboly
Engagement News and Local Social Roundup in Troy
Engagement announced for Martin Welte of Carlinville to a Troy widow, wedding next week. Social notes list numerous visitors and gatherings including E J Wick, Mrs Henry Hawke Jr, Miss D G Jarvis, Walter Wilkinson, and many Troy, Collinsville, and St Louis visits. several trips to Edwardsville, Greenville, and Highland.
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Martin Welte
Carlinville
E. J. Wick
Henry Hawke, Jr
St. Jacob
D. G. Jarvis
St. Louis
Walter Wilkinson
Collinsville
M. F. Avwarter
Lillie Jones
Eva Rawlings
Marine
George Becker
Joseph
Thomas Taylor
James Bosomworth
Wm. H. Vetter
Millett
H. W. Marshall
Collins. Tros
H. J. Thurston
Childtun
ThigHland
J. G. Schoeck
John Clayton
St. Jaesh
Miton
Warry
George Dierking
Hightwich
Katherine Boeker
Eorge
Rhobeth
Mred Leitz
Tittle
Mer
Martin Hapvey
Gallinsville
Mombry
Court House Items Circuit and Probate Court Transfers and licenses
Circuit and probate court notes list transfers and licenses to be drawn for third and fourth weeks of circuit court starting next week, including names like Solleys Reichart Helvetia Philip W. Meyer Hubert Rutz Saline Harry Sackett Marine Louis Espenschied and Edward Gard Alhambra Fred Huffendick Chris Schoettle George Thomas, with many others from Collinsville, Edwardsville, Alton, Venice and Woodriver. It covers disposition of cases to client court since last report, including various criminal, larceny, burglary, debt and foreclosure actions, plus several divorces and probate filings. The document cites bank foreclosures, judgments by default or agreement, and inventories approved for deceased estates. Continued on last page.
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Petit Unvers
Tacuit Court
Nexre
Solleys
Reichart
Helvetia
Philip
Wymeyer
Hubert Rutz
Saline
Harry Sackett
Marine
Louis Espenschied
Edward Gard
Alhambra
Fred Huffendick
Chris Schoettle
George Thomas
W. H. Holtgrove
J. Abbott
Charles Howard
Collinsville
Wm. Heck
T. Dooner
Wm. Aldrup
Edwardsville
Wm. Clark
Wm. Kalk
Frank Nixon
Woodriver
Adam Walz
Charles Doyle
C. Baldwing
T. Overby
Archie Willis
Venice
Glynn
Frank Kremer
L. H. Calame
S. B. Pyle
Joseph Petrugza
Fred Miller, Jr
John Walters
Roy Beau
Charles Graf
Robert Miller
Alton
Estilla
First National Bank of
VF. Guingy
Harry Rosentereva
Granite City & St. Gollin Tration Co
J. OH
Hud
E. Chris
Nicola
F. Gawiedr
St. Louis
Northeastern
Alton G Co
Llinvis 7
Sumipsit
Ee Ob. Grier
Ma Brneie
Kens Jems
Aime Ean Carmit Patiniry
En Saforian
Riecgen Poundry Co
Hiiph Douglas Northwestern National Phauranee Asstlepaie
Na King Ue
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C. S. McColu
W. 8. Hall
Spring Valley
Troy & Kasten
Southern Winds Association
Phil. J. Zenk
Capital City
Will OF
Tun Gurtes
Pin Oak
Joseph Porter
Curtis
Porter
Navy
Carl Davis
Joseph Scott
Annele Sam
Davis
Scott
Alexander Scott
Ohio
M. F. Auwarter’s
Chicago
Mittendorf
Pincknevville
C. EB. Pielbot
Parmingdate
Talbot
Ete Gilbert
The
Merry Workers’ Society of the Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
le Troy
S. Kineston
Pr. King
New Life
Kingston's
Ink
Hieder
Oepera House
Dewmialle Club
St. Jerome’s
Rarick
Seamveker
Bvauine Schmicker
Fueture
Mrs. Milford
Charlotte Dray Rose Milford
J Hefen Goebaner
Polly Dowler
Elizaibeth Capelle Sooky Button
Phoshe Sehmacher Kyle
Brantford
Phil
Rariek
Prank Colewood
Wilbur Gobane
Hopper
George HE Schmacker
Boley Bitton
Janis Adams
Zeke A
Fenry Thompson
Walter Thompson
Aumonecenyaid
Rilta Wilecehhy
Pueblo Cola
CG. W. Baewise
Orile
Nancy C. Nanohe
Willougehby
California
Barwise
Merry Workers’ Society
Presbyterian Church
Lillian Schild- Knecht
Adam Sehiliknecht
John Bugger
Lebanon
Turner Hall
M. E
Traver’s Hall
Pices
Sebastian Weber
George Plath
Mayme Suh
Albandra
Catherine Taake
Lydia
Moritz Wendler
Carl
Emma Lowenstein
Cleury Siruckhoff
Mabel
George Giger
Andrew Schmidt
Clara
Marius
Elbo Henxe
Charles Heinrich
M. L. Telmich
John Pricelvert
Highland
Fames
Giger
Eugene Riggin Ani
Circuit Court
Luther White
Thomas Thompson
Martin Benson
John Burns
Benson
Suraa
Ida ‘Thomus
Benjamin Thos
Mary Bernius
Heine
Mary
Johnson
Warm
KH. Hillstotter
Starkey
Ernst Grebel
Minnie Ruenholl
Katie Walchur
Funil Mexport
W. Jd. Denham
Tory
Jotiama UL Linener
Silas J. Bright
Dorothea Wilkening
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