Happenings and Gossip Highlights from Collinsville Area
Brief notes report Hans Von Smash drew six crowds in one night in Collinsville and a reminder to see it next Friday at the Auditorium. Several local transactions are noted including Beutel Sr selling East Indiana property to Barney Porter for 46 dollars, John Voelker buying Hassinger Place lot for 350 dollars, and Henry Niehaus purchasing a seven passenger Overland auto. An infant son arrived for Samuel and Mrs Davis, James Scott sprained his ankle in a practice game and uses crutches. Measles spread in Troy with many children ill, and John Crocker, former Edwardsville mayor, died aged 67. Congressman Rodenberg and wife head to California for the Panama Exposition before joining a congressional tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans von Smash
Collinsville
Beutel, Sr
Barney
John H. Voelker
Hassinger Place
East End
W. W. Jarvis
Isabelle Mize
Henry Niehaus
Bernhardt-Niehaus-Mauer
Henry Bernhardt
Wilbur Gerstenecker
Emory Kimberlin
Statter
John T. Crocker
Edwardsville
Troy
James A. Porter
W. A. Rodenberz
East St Louis
California
Panama Exposition
Hawaiian Islands Party Sails From San Francisco
The party includes Uncle Joe Cannon and W. B. McKinley and will sail from San Francisco on April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaiian Islands
Joe’ Cannon
W. B. McKinley
San Francisco
Quiet School Election Yields Little Interest
Saturday's school election drew only 27 votes due to no opposition and a single ticket. R. L. Dawson was elected board president, while Frank Snodgrass and Paul B. Wild retained their seats. The board met at the school house to reorganize for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Dawson
Board of Education
Frank Snodgrass
Paul B. Wild
Railroad to Spend 20 Million on New Equipment
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announced plans to spend 20 million dollars for new equipment including cars and locomotives to be built in its own shops. It will build 144 locomotives at Juanita shops in Altoona Pennsylvania and invite outside bids for 7643 freight cars, adding to 2102 cars to be built at Altoona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Juanita
Altoona
Baltz Receives Capitol Flag Memento
Ex congressman W N Baltz of this district returned home to Millstadt with a unique keepsake the flag that floated over the capitol during the last session of congress. The flag was presented to a member at the session's end and Baltz was fortunate to secure it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Balttz
Millstadt
Capitol
Baltz
Highland Seeks Shoe Factory Prospect
Robert L. Lund, formerly with the International Shoe Company, addressed the Highland Business Men's League last evening and proposed a shoe factory plan. The offer includes a free building and site, with no requirement for Highland residents to subscribe for stock in the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Robert L. Lund
International Shoe Company
Highland Business Men's League
Mont Clair Village Formed Near Gillespie
Residents near the No. 4 mine of Gillespie voted 66 to 2 to organize the village of Mont Clair. About 500 inhabitants live in the area. Judge Duggan authorized a special election on a petition to the Macoupin county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macoupin
Gillespie
Mont Clair
Duggan
Macoupin County
Ice Cream Parlor Opens With Jewelry Store Venture
Announcement by V. F. Baughman in 1931 states the opening of an ice cream parlor connected to his jewelry store and respectfully solicits patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. F. Baughman
I Am Ready As Ready Can Be pot plants ad
Mrs J R Ward of Troy Illinois promotes home florist services for ready supply of pot plants and yard friendly landscaping at small cost. Classified ad appears on page 7 under 19-L.
News of Neighbors in St Jacob and Surrounding Areas
Personal items from St Jacob note visits by Ottisla Gaffner and Grace Smith to and from St Louis, with several locals traveling for business and social events. Events include a Turners hall dance, a local baseball win over Vandalia Clerks, a birthday party for Bessie Schoeck, and a Marine wedding. Memorial Day plans are under preparation with committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottisla Gaffner
Grace Smith
St. Louis
J. J. Gaffer
Gus Sutter
Wm. Rhein
Turners
R.L. Rickher
Fremont Michael
Helvetia Milk Condensing Co
Highland
Wm. Morgan
Staunton
F. J. Buehlmann
Fred Thalmann
Greenville
M. Thornton
A. C. Patton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John Abischer
Homer Bussong
Florence Virgin
Carrie Hilby
St. Jacob
St.Louuis
Emil Martin
Wm. Buchmiller
Ted Kircheis
Fred. Rhein
Roy Ellis
Della
J. J. Gaffner
Lebanon
McKendree College
Vandalia Clerks
East St. Louis
Trenton
Bessie Schoeck
Eames
Grafeman ‘Dairy Co
Magdalene Schierbaum
Fred Saxowsky
Hebron
N. D
John Kircheis
Marine community notes highlight visits and events
Highland visitors Wm Koeppe Oliver Schafer and Miss Catherine Weber are featured among residents traveling or hosting. Carl Herbst marked his 93rd birthday with kin. Rev Charles Ross preached at the Christian church. Oil street work planned earlier this year. Golden wedding of Gottlieb Wildhaber celebrated at Edwardsville. Mary Weil’s illness brings Mrs Schafer and son to Paloga. Wheeler revival attendees Mesdames Williamson and Rheinhart visited Litchfield and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Koeppe
Highland
Oliver Schafer
Gilette
L. H. Watson
Clinton
George Miller
Fred Manville
Chicago
Marine Concert Band
Turners’ Hall
Catherine Weber
C. Arduser
Carl Herbst
Marine
Charles Ross
Eureka
Christian Church
Emsley Keown
California
Mary DeForeste
Las Vegas
N. M
Gottlieb
Wildhaber
Edwardsville
John Schafer
John
Paloga
Oklo
Mary ,Weil
Schafer
Williamson
Wm. Rheinhart
Litchfield
City Council Canvasses Vote In Special Troy Meeting
In Troy on April 21 1915 a special city council meeting canvassed votes from the April 20 election. Alderman Llewellyn acted as mayor pro tem as Clerk Garnet led roll call with seven present and Mayor Kinder absent. Officials James H. Davis Fred H. Garnet Fred Mossmann Wm Preston James W. Taylor Adolph Meyer elected and the council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Garnet
Wild
Foster
Llewellyn
Cooper
Geffen
Taylor
Kinder
James H. Davis
Fred H. Garnet
Fred Mossmann
Wm. Preston
James W. Taylor
Troy Adversaries to Open Season With Athletics at Highland
Base Ball Notes describe the Troy Advertisers opening their season Sunday at Highland against the Athletics. The Journal notes the Athletics aim to avenge a loss, while Troy's grounds at Athletic Park are leased for another year after clearing debts. Roy Lewis recently played a try-out game with the Wabadas of St. Louis. The piece also mentions circuit judges nominees and a weather forecast from the U S Weather Bureau for the Upper Mississippi Plains. Weather and local residence searches are briefly noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Highland
Athletics
Journal
Trojans
Troy Athletic Association
Roy Lewis
Wabadas
St. Louis
Probate Court Notice Objecting to Real Estate Sale in Madison IL
The Probate Court of Madison County Illinois issues notice for the June term 1915 concerning Emeline E Campbell administrator of Fred Campbell deceased seeking an order to sell Park Place W W Jarvis Second Addition to Troy properties to pay debts. Defendants Ione E Spaulding Frank Spaulding Patti Campbell nee Patti Paget and J E Paget are informed that no summons has issued and the case returns June seventh 1915 at Edwardsville courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Savings & Homestead Association
Ione E. Spaulding
Frank Spaulding
Patti Campbell
Patti Paget
J. E. Paget
Madison County
Jane E. Spaulding
J.E. Paget
Emeline E. Campbell
Fred Campbell
Deceas
Deceas'd
Park Place
W. W. Jarvis
Madison County Probate Court Notice for Edwardville Case
Frank Spaulding and Patti Pagat Paget Campbell are summoned to appear at Madison County Probate Court in Edwardville on June 7, 1915 to plead answer or demur to the complainant’s petition. If unanswered, a default decree will be entered. Clerk John B. Coppinger issued the notice dated April 5 1915. solicitors Early Hiles Simpson. First publication April 9 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Frank Spaulding
Campbell
Patti Pagat
Paget
Madison County
Edwardaville
Edwardsville
Ilinois
John
Coppinger
Administrator's Notice in Estate of Robert Porter
Monroe Port named Administrator of the Estate of Robert Porter of Madison County Illinois announces he will appear before the Madison County Probate Court at Edwardsville during the July term on the first Monday of July to settle claims. Creditors are urged to attend and present claims and debtors to remit promptly. The notice dated April 19 1915 is signed by Probate Clerk John B. Coppinger with Ear ly Hiles and Simpson as attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Porter
Madison
Illinois
Madison County
Edwardsville
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Mary Schoeck
Joseph Snadden
Florence
Myrtle Bonham
Charles Recklein
Caseyville
Edna
Vesta Spellerberg
Oliver Frey
Samuel Frey
Frieda Fehmel
German Evangelical Church
Paul Buchmueller
Oscar Hug
George A. Crow
East St
United States Weather
Washington, D
Mississipp Plains States
Carter
Gre
LEGAL
EARLY
Hiles & Simpson
Monroe
Port
John B. Coppinger
Aty Neys
Daniel Peterman
Valier
Vailer
Marvel
Ford Company
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Mr. Ford
Henry Ford
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