Court House Items Highlight Circuit Court Jury Draws and Dockets
Circle and Probate Court lists petit jurors drawn for the term and ongoing cases. notables include replevin, trespass, murder, larceny, forgery, and divorce actions with outcomes or continuances. Several estates and guardianship matters plus new circuit court cases and a long roster of ages and residences accompany the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Zimmerman
Theodore Mick
William Peremany
HI. Stukken
J. F. Riley
Henry Overath
G. W. Anderson
Ben Metzger
NEW Circuit Court
Elizabeth Pape
Emil Zeller
City of Troy
Wm. Kimberlin
McCormick
Troy & Eastern R. R
John Tetherington
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Emily
McCreight
Oratrix
Probate Proceedings For Deceased Figures At May Hearings
Final report for John Ebbert deceased listed for hearing May 8. T W Smith will for May 16. Edward Enon minors fetters to Cordelia Enos with 2400 bond. H A Nieuchwitz administrator presents receipts. F G Kiensle will presented for probate and May 84 hearing. G W Mathews final report. executrix discharged. Frederick Hagemeister deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventory
Henry Knoche
E. W. Suhre
Barbara Buckgauer
M.C. J. Ambrosina
Ida Nieachwitz Et al
Minora
Guardian
August Nieudwitz
Henry Traves
Albertine Oppermann
Lydia Taake
Minor
Fred Kurt
Emil Franz
Noah Winteregg
Frederick Schaab
Illnois
Verena Kurt
John C. Balster
William
Rebecca
Diedrich
Jude John B. Hillskollar
John Ebbert
T. W. Smith
Edward Enon Et al
Cordelia Enos
H. A. Nieuchwitz
F.G. Kiensle
G. W. Mathews
Frederick Hagemeister
Perkins and the Luncheon Feud Between Senators
A Buffalo Times note recalls a backhanded luncheon rivalry between Senator Perkins of California and Senator Elkins of West Virginia. Elkins hosted an elaborate meal, pressuring Perkins to pay. Perkins refused, joking he would not be tricked into attending again after a prior luncheon.
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Perkins
Senator Perkins
California
Senator Elkins
West Virginia
Elkins
Bikions
Buffalo
Glass Flowerwork Display at Harvard Museum
A Harvard museum showcases glass flowers and plants with astonishing fidelity. The collection, created by a German father and son duo, features minute details including hairlike stems, all crafted through a secret process that may die with the artisans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard University
Germany
Quarrel over Letters Revealed by Confessed Reader
An exchange from a Chicago Daily News page notes a person admitting a quarrel with Jack and that they opened only the corner of his letters without reading them. They claim a quick glance at headings and a skim through the middle and postscript, but deny reading any content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Chicago Daily News
Irish Speech Twists Highlight Busy Body Remark
In a Philadelphia Press item, Mrs Small jokes about her husband’s Irish speech patterns. Mrs Cassidy notes his habit of twisting words. The exchange centers on his use of the phrase busy little body as a playful misstatement.
Transvaal Census Bead Scale For Natives Described
The Transvaal census used bead codes to classify natives. Beads of various colors and twine noted status with big beads for adults and marital state, while small beads signified age categories.
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Transvaal
Jinks and Spinks Clash in a Provincial Exchange
A Cleveland Leader quip describes Jinks and Spinks in a spat about friendship debts. The insult laden exchange centers on tone and gaze, revealing social jibes rather than clear actions, with a sharp retort about how words were delivered.
Lineage and coat of arms in playful brink
A mutual friend notes a strong interest in ancestry and coats of arms. The intimate friend agrees, joking that proudly minded people insist on a full shield of arms, from coat to overcoat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Postponement Inevitable Says Women on Spousal Abuse
Mrs Potomac Jackson says if a husband beats you you may have him sent to the whipping post. Mrs Tolliver Grapevine adds that if her husband ever beats her they could be sent to the whipping post but they must wait until released from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac Jackson
Battleship Armor Thickness in Modern Warships
The side armor of a first class battleship typically ranges from 14 inch at the top belt to 9 inch at the bottom. Gun turrets often carry armor from 16 to 17 inches thick.
Anglomaniacs in Paris
Anglomania grows in Paris as crowds adopt new terms and sports slang including football and games at la Jeu de paume. The piece notes shifting attitudes and lingering phrases from earlier eras.
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Paris
Ona
Ballon
Ate
Averbady
Bear Grove Man Credits Electric Bitters For Recovery
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa says kidney trouble caused great pain but Electric Bitters cured him. He praises them for debility and nerve trouble and keeps them on hand. S Kingston druggist guarantees them at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H.wolfe
Bear Grove
Iowa
S. Kingston
Real estate transfers in St Jacob area record
Theodore Thallmann transfers to Henry Peter a wd lot 2 block 6 in R Baer s addition St Jacob for 30 dollars. Henry C Kiostermeier and wife deed to Theodore Thallmann wd lots 2 3 and 4 block 6 R Baer s addition St Jacob for 250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Thallmann
Henry Peter
R. Baer
St. Jacob
Henry C. Kiostermeier
A Flood of Words Cartoon Exchange
Ally Sloper line shows Cholly teasing a talkative spinster as she chatters and teeth chatter in a humorous exchange between characters. The strip captures light banter over wit and speech in a period setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cholly
Harry
Ally Sloper
Waban the horse with storied lineage and page references
Waban a fine style horse stands 11 years old and weighs 1200 pounds at 16 hands high. He traces lineage to Sir Joseph as sire with Hulda Minnie A Fanny Smith and Fanny Robinson as dams and Anita as a fifth dam. Refer to She Raat Volumes I III V and VI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waban
Sir Joseph
Hulda
Minnie A
Fanny Smith
Fanny Robinson
Anita
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Standard Steel Car Cove
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Louis Zellara
Joseph Nickelava
Il Chesstva
National Enameling & Stamping Co
May Stern & Co
H. K. Johnson Hardware Co
Benjamin Schwartz Et Alys
Canteen Hunting and Fishing Association
Treapase
Crim
Michael Holland
Matthew Holland
Edward Spaeth
Archie Skaggs
Thomas Wilson
Cheater
Joseph Eugean
William Hill
Bred Heidenreich
Pontiac
Cha Jamea Giger
Apeal
J. W. Early
George Dippold
Edwardaville
Amanda Lohman
John A. Trollier
Highland
Nettie J. Grob
Saline
Jasper R. White
Maryville
Ermie Mabbas
George B. Meyer
St. Loula
Martha Wesehan
William Still
Upper Alton
Mra
Martha Burgess
George A. Ringering
Waat Alton
Gertrude F. Olaen
Sanford
Tue Catr
Jinks
Binks
Spinks
Cleveland
NEC
National Biscuit Company
Mea
Wiha
Lure
Eee
Funk
Helvetia Dwelling House Mutual Fire Insurance CO
Ill
OA Mutual Town Home Insurance Company
Ita
Geo. Roth
Louia Mets
John C. Thurnau
Marine
L. A. Spies
M. Powell
Troy
John Bardill
Grantfork
Poahontas
Jacob Gehrig
Alhambra
Dralling
Reco
Lorento
John Gehrig
New Douglas
Henry Foehner
Amestown
Pierton
St. Rose
Goran Rots
Euaane L. Houparp
Nouth
Gindler
Ballards
Ballard
Adama, Goldthwaite
Tax
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
St. Louis
Troy, Ill
Kingston
William Rauchs
W. Montooth
Kinloch
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