Aged Troy Resident John Voelker Dies at 80
John Voelker, longtime Troy resident born in 1831 in Rheinbayern Germany, died Saturday at his home at age 80. Emigrating in 1854 he worked as a cooper, served in Missouri militia during the Civil War, and lived in Troy since returning after the war. Survived by his wife Katherine Schreiber and ten children including Gustave, John H., A, William, and others, with a 50th wedding anniversary noted in 1911. Funeral Monday at the Evangelical church marks the final community tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
John Adan
Voelker
Mr. Voelker
Depeased
Beliheim
Rheinbeyer
Jefferson City
Proy
Hia
Ely
Geren Evangelical
Local Notables Gather for Manchester-Missouri Event
Ville Wm Voelker of Chillacothe Mo Mrs Klein and daughter of St Louis George John and Martin Klein of Manchester Mo and Mr and Mrs Ellis Kempf of Kirkwood Mo are listed among attendees for a regional gathering highlighting community ties and local families from Missouri towns.
William T Donoho Dies in Everett Washington
William T Donoho a former Troy resident died in Everett Washington after a six month cancer battle He was about seventy and survived by his wife four daughters two sons and several siblings The family history traces back to Delaware with ties to Vermillion South Dakota Zephyr Hills Florida and Troy authorities note his Civil War service and later life as a farmer and businessman in the upper plains region
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
William T. Donoho
Everett
Wash
Edwin &. Donoho
James N. Jarvis
Delaware
Benjamin and
Marion Shane Donoho
William Donoho
Zephyr Hills
Fla
Belle Barnsback
Julius Barnsback
Barnsback
Vermillion
S. D
Elk Point
Steve Chase
Willard Donoho
Vancouver
Ted Bonoho
Greenacres
Benjamin Donoho
Hijah Stevens
Dover
Del
Emma Broderick
New York City
Nellie Yarnell
Rehobeth
City Election Quiet Affair Elects Officials In Three Wards
City election Tuesday produced a light turnout with 262 total votes including 73 by women. A. B. Snodgrass won police magistrate unopposed with 28 ballots, while R. H. Mantle and Wa. H. Wild won alderman seats in wards one and three respectively. In ward two Harry Cooper narrowly defeated Wm Hampe by 6 votes after a 98 ballot contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Snodgrass
R. H. Mantle
Mantle
Harry Cooper
Wm. Hampe
Cooper
Hampe
Adolph Meyer
Wild
Meyer
Mine Prospect Sparks Coal Company Speculation
A fragmented report hints at renewed activity by Consolidated Coal Company with surveys on coal land and plans possibly tied to a forthcoming meeting. References to past Brookside mine thefts and land handling suggest protective orders aim to prevent dampening and preserve remaining claims.
Locals to face Kaisers of St Louis Sunday at Park
Locals will take on the Kaisers of St Louis Sunday afternoon at Athletic Park. The notes list weddings in Troy and Collinsville, social visits, and local residents visiting relatives, including Miss Elizabeth McClesky and John Kilduff’s marriage and Charles Mecraiver Jr and Eibel Kimberlin wedding in Collinsville.
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Kaisers of
St. Louis
Athletic Park
Charles Mecravizer, Jr
Eibel Kimberlin
Troy
Collinsville
Justice Kleisner
Paul Capelle
Della Norbury
Wm. A. Kimbertin
Charles Mersinger
Velveta
Joe Scott
Duffy
St. Louis Velvets
Hlpoa Keller
G Dixon
Harrigan
Fitzgerald
Ault
Ray
Johnson
I Gales
AE Hess
Moore
A Lewis
P Young
Lf Belcher
Cf Bryant
Ib A. Scott
Jim Scott
Rf Raber
Louis
Raber
Lewis
Bryant
A. Scott
Scott
Realitos Death of Mrs. Harry Shelby Remembered Here
Mrs. Harry Shelby formerly Miss Barbara Wittmann, died in Realitos Texas aged about 25. Survived by husband Martin Wittmann father two sisters Mrs. Wm. Taylor Collinsville and Miss Evelyn of Texas grandmother Mrs. Wittmann and uncle Jacob Wittmann. Sister Mrs. Van Taylor and husband left for Texas to attend funeral. Born near Troy, family moved to Texas two years ago after marriage to telegraph operator Harry Shelby.
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Realitos
Texas
Harry Shelby
Barbara Wittmann
Realttes
Shelby
Wm. Taylor
Collinsville
Evelyn
Wittmann
Jacob Wittmann
Troy Boy in Navy Service at Vera Cruz Action
Louis Smith formerly of Troy serves aboard the transport Prebrig in the Vera Cruz operation with Mexican tensions rising. The Prairie helped seize Vera Cruz. four sailors died and twenty were wounded in the initial clash, including Troy native Gerstenecker and three sons of local residents.
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Louis Smith
Troy
Sam
Prebrig
Vera Cruz
Mexias
Charles
Gerstenecker
James
Thfornia
Pacific
Naval
Eturther
Social Roundup of Visits and Weddings in Troy Area
Accompanied by Rev Franz Kleist from Chicago, visits span several weeks with his brother A Kleist and family. Numerous Troy residents host and visit relatives, including Mrs Andrew Wood and Mrs J A Collins from St Jacob, and Mr and Mrs T J Taylor. Edw Trollier weds Miss Ella Beyer at Collinaville with Adele Ackermann as bridesmaid. Attendees from Edwardsville, East St Louis, Collinsville, St Louis and Greenville fill a busy weekend of greetings, travel, and family events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mossman
St. Louis
W. Eaton
Edwardsville
Clark Yost
Elmer Duckett
Marine
Fred May
St. Jacob
James Wilkinson
Collinsville
Myrtie Lewis
Mabel Soliday
Woodriver
Ursula Rarick
Lottie Maisch
Caseyville
Jane Wilkinson
A. R. ‘Bnodzrass
Wm. Knoblock
August Mosimen
Earl Foster
Harry Mosiman
East St. Louis
Wardaville
We. Lark
Troy
Franz Kleist
Chicago
A. Kleist
Andrew Wood
Brunswick
T. J. Taylor
J. A. Collins
H. W. Marshall
Otto Reicher
Mary
Collinaville
Mesdames
N. C
BE. McKittrick
F. E. Linder
Greenville
A. F. Seligman
W. Seele
W. C. Seele
W. W. Jarvis
Ralph Dugger
F. Wille
Biniard and Cox
Bert Dugger
Catherine Powell
Louise Hadley
W. E. Hadley
Ti. R Huffendick
Ralph Ward
Independence
Latter Day Sainte’ Church
Wm. Riggzin
That Vity
Murderer Gavrilovich Granted Stay of Execution
Nikola Gavrilovich, Servian sentenced to death for the Madison 1910 murder, did not hang as expected. The Illinois Supreme Court granted a stay upon Gov. Dunne's recommendation pending appeal. A Dunne aide interviewed Gavrilovich in Edwardsville to study his case amid questions about his sanity. The court will review the record at the June term. if errors are found, the decision may be reversed and a retrial ordered.
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Nikola Gavrilovich
Madison
Edwardsville
Supreme Court
Gov. Dunne
J. Finley Bell
Gavrilovich
Court House Items Circuit and Probate Courts
Summary of circuit and chancery actions from recent court reports. Guilty and not guilty verdicts include forgery arson larceny and burglary. several cases nolle entered or certified to county court. sentences range to pay costs or 60 days in jail. divorces and partitions noted. mechanics lien and debt actions listed. new cases include divorces and partition suits.
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Wm. Rekell
E. L. Mendonea
Charles Cumeo
Peter Condelom
Charles Ferry
E. L. Mendonsa
Nolle
Wm. Milburn
Mose Rubenstein
C.G. Roberta
Edward O'Leary
Fourcer
Fred Smith
Arsault
Richard Cogan
Irwin Stec
Reformatory
Walter Bawer
Maude Hayna
Jease Haynes
Adda C. Sharp
Frank C. Sharp
Josie Drury
John Drury
Hattie Simpson
Henry C. Simpson
Annie Maybee
Nellie Maybee
George Gerding
Bessie M. Gerding
Hotz Lumber Co
J. & Trares
Julius H. Dogger
Traves
J. A. Jackson
John Williams
Probate Proceedings List Final Reports And Claims
Probate records show hearings on final reports for Joseph Lamb and Matt Muvrin with dates April 27 and May 20 respectively. Inventories and proofs of death for several deceased individuals are approved or letters ordered, with bond and minor appointments noted for Roy Scott and others. Balances and administrator reports itemize small estate claims including 149.25 and 181.45, with $1,466.58 on hand noted for certain estates.
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Joseph Lamb
Drusilla Seybold
Elsie
Sherwood
William Pukas
Matt Muvrin
Roy M. Scott
Tsme
C. M
Beate
Timothy Merrigan
Louis Stransky
Andy ‘Dippy Bond
Tillie Klopmeier
Henry Klopmeier
Boma
Mertin “Amabrosiis
Aervetor
Approveid
Catherine Marks
Ete Rervatan
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John
Adam Voelker
John Adam Voelker
WM. T. Donoho
West
Consolidated Coal Company
The
Bere
Brookzide
Velvets OF
Eizabeth McClesky
John Kilduff
Immaculate Conception Church
St. Louia
Bhay
Mary Brennan
William Kilduff
John Kelly
Thomas Higgins
Thomas
John McIlhenney
Kilduff
Daniel
Chicopee
Kan
H. R. Huffendick
A. C. Powell
Sverett
James McKittrick
Grace Dugger
Gilead School
Riley
Giger
H. Shelby
Troy Boys
Nickola Gavrilovich
J. B. Ward
Circuit Court
John Vernays
Annabelle Verna
Dvorce
Susie Evancho
John Evancho
F. W. Moxey
Thomas Hawkins
Plaintiff'a Costa
John Wedzimshi
Madison Coal Corporation
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