Interurban Comeback Sparks Troy Link to Terre Haute
An English syndicate may finance the St Louis Vandalia East Terre Haute interurban after Morgan withdrawal. Towns along the line express enthusiasm as surveys show 70 percent of right of way secured. If financing succeeds, the road will likely connect at Troy with the Suburban branch, with ground-coverage to Terre Haute noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Terre Haute
M. W. Powell
C. M. Mills
Chicago
Peter Chase
Decatur
George D. Steinhauer
Vandalla
John Bardill
Grantfork
Tur Cat
Every dog has his day at editor’s pageant
A humorous local column notes arrivals at town homes showing several births with playful asides. Quincy Adams the new telegraph operator at the tower welcomes a son, while Mr and Mrs Joseph Arth have a son. The stork also visits Elias Burk Jr and Miss Fedder at Pin Oak township and the Achauer home reports a last name spelling variant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Adams
Gtor
Joseph Arth
Mia
Elias Burk,Jr
Eli Ia
Mies
Misa Charlea Fedder
Pin Oak
Fred Aachauer
Feasibility plan eyed for east side rail link to Terre Haute
A proposed long distance line would run from East St Louis to Troy Marine Grantfork Pocahontas and Greenville then parallel the Vandalia line to Terre Haute. The plan aims to connect with an eastern line and ease competition by building locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
East St. Louisa
Troy
Marine
Grantfork
Pocahontas
Greenville
Vandalia
Terre Haute
Dedication of Evangelical Lutheran Hospital at Granite City
The Evangelical Lutheran Hospital in Granite City will be formally dedicated on Sunday August 13 with a large turnout expected. Railroads offer special fares and three extra coaches run from 7 39 to Granite City with return to East St Louis, Troy by 6 37. Round trip 54 cents for adults and 4 cents for children under 12. Tickets available at Steinhans Son J W Garnet A Heddergott and Chris Busse lumber office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Lutheran Hospital
Granite City
Illinoia
Troy
Elliott
East St. Louiza
East St. Louis
Vandalia Line
Steinhans & Son
J. W. Garnet
A. Heddergott
Chris. Busse
Community church events and social notices
Church groups announce meetings and socials including the Ladies Aid Society at the M F E church with Mrs Bain, the Troy Cemetery Mite Society at Mrs I W Cook, and the German Evangelical Young People hosting an ice cream social at Mr and Mrs Dressel's. Mt Zion M E B C plans a moonlight festival with songs and speeches. Rev C Rupprecht of St Louis will preach at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran in Daib's absence due to hospital work. UMWA band to play at Epworth League ice cream social for Miss Tillie Hawks. event on McAdoo's lawn with fallback in Presbyterian basement, starting 4 pm. fish pond and drinks provided. Public notices urge Electric Bitters for stomach and kidney health with a testimonial from Mary H Walters of 546 St Clair Ave, Columbia, praising the remedy. Summer millinery sale by Mrs Jos Kisser at S24t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. FE
Robt. Bain
Troy Cemetery Mite Society
I. W. Cook
Young People's Society
German Evangelical Church
Wm. Dressel
Mt. Zion M. EB
C. Rupprecht
St. Louis
St. Paul’s Evangelical
Epworth League
Misa Tillie Hawks
McAdoo
Presbyterian Church
Circuit Court Disposes Of Several Cases In Vacation
The circuit court disposed of numerous civil and criminal matters since the last report. Cases include Henry Daube vs Max Rubenstein trespass by stipulation. Alton Coal Co vs Montgomery Coal Co assumpsit with judgment for defendant. Emma Snyder vs C Snyder divorce decree for complainant. bond set for appeal in several assumpsit actions. continued murder, burglary, larceny and contempt attachments. probate proceeding updates with guardians, bonds, and final reports. and multiple notices of estate actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Daube
Max Rubenstein
Alton Coal Company
Montgomery Coal Company
Assumpait
H. H. Humphrey
G. A. Neuman
Assumpsit
Playintiff
Coate
Emma Snyder
C. A. Snyder
Globe Printing Company
E. C. Hagen
J. V. E. Marsh
Elizabeth Pape
Emil Zellers
J.C. Saleveter
J. M. Harlan
Finda
Charles Jason
William Helmer
Frank Roberts
John MacGlyn
J. L. Arras
David Bloomfield
Charles Roman
Brookside Mine to Pause Improvements Until Spring
Consolidated Coal Company plans broad Brookside mine upgrades delayed until next spring. Immediate steps include tearing down the elevator and installing a screen to allow direct loading of cars under it, similar to Donk's. Superintendent F E Weissenborn and Civil Engineer Cameron visited for measurements and planning. If Tue Cart doesn’t do your job, we both lose money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Coal Company
Brookside
Donk’s
F. E. Weissenborn
Cameron
Consolidated
Troy and Eastern extension stirs local transit debate
A Troy and Eastern construction train arrived Tuesday with 50 men to extend the line toward the John F. Jarvis property, laying about 200 feet of track across Edwardsville road. Rail across the right of way to Hickory street or Staunton road may be abandoned. potential motor cars and freight service are discussed, while Suburban’s extension to Troy faces possible setbacks from condemnation actions next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Troy & Eastern
East St. Louisa
Edwardsville Road
Ackerman
John F. Jarvis
Hickory Street
Staunton Road
St. Louis
Edwardsville
California
Maryville
Obituary of Christian Kueker Sr Dies at 82
Christian Kueker Sr an old well known resident of the area died Thursday at his home near the city after a long illness of old age He attended a family reunion last Sunday at the Fischer home He was 82 years 7 months and 11 days The funeral will be held tomorrow at 1 30 from his residence to St Paul Evangelical Lutheran church and cemetery The obituary will be continued next week due to space limits Also notes a Vandalia Line excursion ticket sale for Union Sunday School to St Louis on August 17 by G L Berrett Agent Bring your job work to The Cart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fisher
John Ostermeier
Peters
Charles Kluge
Millie Schmidt
Minnie Heinecke
Henry Fedder
George
Conrad Fischer
Collinsville
John Thornberry
Theodore Fischer
Clara Fuerstenfeld
St. Lowia
Chris. Rucker
Henry Kueker
Wm. Kueker
Louis Kueker
Eon Edward
Chris. Kueker
Ernest Rueker
Charles Schultzer
Linda
Anna
Clara Kueker
Henry Knecht
Herman
Henry
Wm. Pollworth
Troy
Wm. Dressel
Henry Schultze
Fred Schuler, Jr
Bennie
John Norbury
Olivette
B. F. Cramer
Fannie
Mabel
Ruth
Newton
Henry Buhrmester, Jr
Annie
George Deck
Barney Porter
Moonstone Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
John Feldmeir
L. A. Spies
L. W. Adler
Daniel Widicus
H. Shayne
St. Louis
Maryville
H. F. Thurston
J. G. Shoeck
Marine
August Droll
Blanch Stodgrass
Girard
James W. Hubbell
Edwardsville
Carrie Braner
St. Louia
L. S. Snodgrass
Aberdeen
S. D
Hugo Neudecker
Henry Stolte
Missouri
Danley
Moberly Ma
F. F. Hampton
Agnes Hyndman
Godfrey
A. F. Thurston
Charles Krieger
Julius Peter
East St. Louis
Wilbur Peter
Martin J. Schott
Highland Brewing Company
Louis Bollmann
Gottlieb Mick and Son
Fred Daluege
John Miller
St. Jacob
Irma Hagler
Joseph Howard
Alex, Landau
John Deimling
Harper N. Allen
Albie Greiner
O'Fallon
Jimmie Adams
M. F. Auwarter
Paul
Piasa Chautauqua Assembly
J. L. Hagler
Irma
J. E. Meeker
Emil Droll
Missee
Fred Daluege, Jr
Margaret Rawson
I. J. Mills
Blue Mound
Bloomington
Normal
Hagler
T. J. Purviance
Orlando M. Riggin
Howard
M. Kuntzmann
Ida Arth
Frank Shannon
Henry Ritcher
Ernest A. Main
Bertha Osborn
Alice Collins
Piasa
Chautauqa
EB. Linder
Corwin H. Spencer
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Christian Kueker
Christian
John Fischer
Rucker
Fcrass
Vandalia Line
Union
G. L. Berrett
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Vandalia Lins
Ame
Church and Society
Re Uglaus
Mary H. Waltera
St. Clair Ave
Columbia
S. Kingaton
Summer Hate
Infante
Capa
Mas
Jos
Kisser
Oframit
Circuit Court
John E. Hillskotter
A. W. Hart
John Fingerton
John Stulz
Marian L. Handahy
Guardian P
Allan L. Smith
B. E. Smith
A. Smith
Julius Blanchen
P. P. Lunk
Thos. J. Long
Elizabeth L. Range
J. B. Range
Andrew Eller
J. J. Range
Elmer G. Denny
Guardian
Levi D. Yager
Harmon W. Denny
Henry P.machl
QO. F
Annie Christy
Wo. Buenger
Augusta Whited
Anna Mueller
Anna Krupa
W.C. Hadley
C. A. Hartman
Louis Kalina
Justus Buckley
Executrix
John Guggenbuehler
Magdalena Guggenbuehler
Lena Burger
Lila May Josephine Briggs
Bumner
Motor Cara
iBut
Christian Kueker, Sr
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