Donnellson Man Sees Traction Line Reach Springfield
Promoter Isaac A. Smith boosts the Springfield and Central Illinois Traction Co. plan to run interurban from Pinckneyville to Springfield and St. Louis to Terre Haute with Hillsboro optimism. Donnellson booster Dr. Wm A. Allen cites $250,000 spent on prelims and predicts a two year construction window despite franchise delays. Meetings at churches and civic groups outline church services and community support as locals await formal action.
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Springfield
Hillsboro
Wm_ A. Allen
Donnellson
St. Louis
Terre Haute
Montgomery County
Greenville
Raymond
Ling
Dr. Allen
Allen
Donkerson
Hie
Road Levy Knocked Out By Technicality In Jarvia Township
The April 1 township election levy of 60 cents per $100 for three years to fund macadam road building in Jarvia was ruled illegal on a technicality. W S Hall filed exceptions in Madison County Court alleging improper petition circulation and insufficient signers. Officials sought legal advice, and the ruling may trigger a special election after this year. highway officials may reballot to resume work next year.
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Jarvia
W.S. Hall
Spring Valley
Madison
Board of Highway Commissioners
N.husi
Rev Donald If MacGillivray Opens Baptist Revival
Baptist state evangelist Rev Donald If MacGillivray of Macomb began a revival series at the local Baptist church last Sunday evening. The Scotch evangelist, known for forceful preaching, has drawn growing interest and attendance. Upcoming topics include Friday's Is There Heavens Is There a Hello, Saturday's Confession, and Sunday's The Child’s Place in the...
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Donald If. MacGillivray
Macomb
Baptist Church
Mack Gillivray
E Flace
Plea For City Cemetery Funds In Troy
The Troy Cemetery Mite Society seeks special contributions to improve the old cemetery. Plans include extending the granitoid wall and other improvements to honor dear friends laid to rest there. I J Mills urges liberal support to keep the city of the dead well cared for.
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Troy Cemetery
Timy
I. J. Mills
Death claims John Fohne in St Clair county
John Ohne a 55 year old farmer from the Rieb LUM area south of Troy in St. Clair county died at home after an illness of over five months. He is survived by his wife four sons and three daughters. The funeral was at St. John’s Catholic church in Blackjack with Rev. A Weineke officiating and burial in Blackjack cemetery.
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John Ohne
Troy
St. Clair County
Fehne
Rieb Lum
St. John's Catholic Church
Blackjack
Nr. A. Weineke
Blackjack Catholic Cemetery
Madison County Board Forming for Special Court House Election
The Madison county board of supervisors elected Wm. Fries of Alton as chairman and organized the board. A special election on June 3 was planned to decide funding for a new court house. A special building committee was tasked to report at the next regular meeting, with standing committees announced by Fries including Judiciary, Public Buildings, and Transportation among others.
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Wm. Fries
Alton
Madison County Board of Supervisors
Frivs
John 8. Culp
M. Shekins
Pred Zeelzer
John Berker
H. J. Moyer
Vinanes
Clarence Lilo
Walia Vriva
Ikalbreiseh
Warr T. Schwartz
Noah Hinde
George Littl
George Pravk
August Talleur
Michael
HW. G. Meyrr
Z. LB
Harry B. Veck
Geo
Darling
T. G. Giberson
Bert, Elfgen
C. W. Smith
Wm. Zirges
Foseph Sfurmann
A. €. Kroeger
Wm. McNally
August Tallear
A. €. Krovger
John B. Lyel
Fred Tegtmeier
Albert Kleiner
J. H. Bubronon
Aug
Tallear
George Liebler
E. M. Michael
Wm McNally
H. G. Giberson
Ert Fligen
Wm. Turk
Geo Little
John 8. Lees
State Charitien
S. B. Pile
George Liebluer
Wm. al, Bohm
Noah Winds
Pearl Smith
D. Bus
Prack
Harry E. Deck
Athletics Open Baseball Season in Highland Sunday
Athletics of Highland prepare to open the season with a Sunday game against local rivals. The fare includes early morning church league battles, a large crowd attendance, and plans for a full social and athletic week as the town anticipates improved turnout and fresh enthusiasm for the sport.
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Highland
Payne
Poppies From California Reach McCray-Dewey Academy
Prof G. Runyon, principal of the McCray-Dewey academy, confirms poppy plants arrived from California for botany students. The plants came with greetings from Sacramento school children and a seed package to be received later. The gesture grew from an offer by J R Craig, Sacramento high school floral committee president.
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G. Runyon
McCray-Dewey Academy
California
J. R. Craig
Sacramento High School
Runyon
Court Records and Divorce Filings in Local Circuit
Court notices list case dispositions and divorces including Katie Faith Bates and Loren Leing, plus inventories and final reports for estates of George Pat, William Scholta, and Edith Linder. Conservators and administrators are named with bond and probate actions, while proceedings on petitions and appeals are noted with costs and continuances.
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Henry Koehler
Trorge
Wm. Scholta
W. A
Edw
Sis
Canra
Woeiard
Sey
Edith Linder
Minor
Iy Linder
Tunnelh
Madison Downty
Potronella Hisheen
Ward
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Meg. Martin Herbst
Merry Workers’ Society of the Presbyterian Church
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John Fohne
Pducatame Affaly. du
Lowat
L. W. Sandius
H Goalby
John W. Watta
James W. Foster
Thomas Naylor
Fowler & Clark
Murphy Store
Southers
Ilanda
Asacasor
Iy Ut Moprisa
Olay Street
Cee
Court House
LOGAL
Morrie Wield
Taines Scott
Seblitumer
Clark
Willinon
Che
Rogeph Scott
Sehlinnier
Beutel
Stephenson
Yeomurrow
Presbyterians
Lvangrhals
Methodists
Aagusta
Pleasant Hour Club
St. Teal’s Tauthernia Sehool
St. Paul's School
Pleasant Flour Club
Parsons
Merry Workers’ Society
Valentines Ottwein
Order For Eastern Star
Cartier
Colisavill
WK. Nickerson
Vitor
Chris. Bosws
Cotaives
Wm. Sebilvhting
Oscar Sprick
Pertha Thomas
Colinsville
Martin Hoz
Josie Schrader
Helen Burgess
Edwardsville
Fannie
Minnie Tol
St Jacob
James A. Porter
St. Jacob
Fred Campbell
Sornto
Laura Johnson
Elsie Yonsy
Viola Wath
Missa
Lillian
Louie Burk
Helen Peter
Bt. Louis
Charles Siott
Jatin Schiller
Colleville
Martha Jenkins
Hichard Lewis
Casyvile
Dane Wilkinson
John Feldimeier
Walter Kiostermeier
St Jsceb
Mes
Paul Gerling
Alvin Basse
Joseph Peatel
Miss May Strain
George Deck
Collinsville
Clarence Anderson
Afra
Kate
St. Jaceb
Tatters
HW. Marechal
Chirles Verian
D Edwardavilly
Mins
Wm. Shunk
George W. Mahler 'Droy
I. C. Kersey
Pred Heintzemann
Michael Voppe
Mias
Lulu
Mor
Jacob Duckett
Amity
Urol
George Ritcher
Vroy
August Riteber
Mae McManus
Perniard Moore
John
Mrank
Fies Worther
Pood
van Craney
Chili Rooney
Wi. Moore
Min
Olitt
Gere
Colo Bros
Louis
J. W
REA
I. R. Ward
Poriet
McCray-Dewey
Sacramento
Joy House Furnishing Co
Highland Marble
Warka
Courehouse
Bate Courts
Mate George
A. Ry
Agreeme
Alfred Faikson
I. Nikola
Sit
Oa Eal
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B. B. Haring
Sten
SHE ‘ Ee Assum Pait
Troeckler
Vet Ad
A. Smith
Casey
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Christian
Katie
Fanily Ay
Loren Leing
Faith Batech
John Foehichi
Ployd
Bald Augusta Garnet
Gweather
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