Local Notes From Collinsville Area Headlines and Deaths
A digest of Madison County events shows 45 arrests in Collinsville during July, plus notices of moves, meetings, and obituaries. Robert O. Vance moved to St Louis for streetcar work. the Madison County Supervisors head to Edwardsville next Wednesday. Highland eyes the Illinois Bankers Association meeting venue. Frederick Feutz, 88, dies in Highland. Ephham Young buys estate property in Highland. Dr. J G Schoeck buys a Studebaker touring car. Dr F W Braner buys a Ford touring car. August Pagan, 74, dies of asthma and dropsy in Highland with funeral at Highland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Rie‘bold
Collinsville
St. Louis
Madison County Board of Supervisors
Edwardsville
Highland
Illinois Bankers’ Association
Frederick Feutz
Edward Feutz
Ephham Young
Herman Esterlin
August Metz
Hickory Street
L. 8
Snodgrass
Perry H. Hiles
Early, Hiles & Simpson
Troy
John Peach
O'Fallon
J. G. Schoeck
Motoriists
Studebaker
F. W. Braner
August J. Pagan
Switzerland
Richard Newsam Succumbs After Long Mining Career
Richard Newsam known as Uncle Dick dies at his Peoria home at 70 after months of declining health. Born in Wegan Lancastershire England he made his 43rd Atlantic crossing this year. He long served on the Illinois state mining board sixteen years and led the Coal Operators' Association executive committee before resigning after Governor Deneen’s administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Newsam
State
Peoria
Mr. Newsam
Wegan
Lancastershire
England
Atlantic
State Mining Board
Illinois Coal Operators’ ‘Association
Gov. Deneen
State road project stalls as machinery arrives
The state’s machinery arrived Monday and no start was made Tuesday on a mile of hard road to be built south of town on the Blackjack road. Walter Bitzer of Collinsville has the rock hauling contract and George R. Giger is superintendent of the local crew under the State Highway Commission. The road will be the second mile in Jarvis township. Also, M. E. Church hosts a chicken fry and ice cream social on Friday evening August 15 in the public school yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bitzer
Collinsville
George R. Giger
State Highway Commission
Jarvis Township
M. E. Church
Personal and News Items From St. Jacob Community
Mrs Will Adler visited Highland on Saturday. Effie Blume visited from St. Louis. Many attended a Highland band tournament. Henry Gansman bought a car. St Jacob Cubs beat Edwardsville White Seals 7 to 2. Miss Hilda Rule returned to St. Louis after visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Stocker hosted guests from Ighland. Local girls attended Collinsville war carnival. Royal Neighbors picnic drew a large crowd. John Ensminger, from West Terre Haute, visited St Jacob relatives. Several St. Louis visitors included A Baerenholz, W Kircheis, and Ted Kercheis. Hoffmanns with Schoeck spent a Sunday at Marine. Sweeney guests included Stubbs family, Gertrude Little, Estella Traves, and J T Crocker. A watermelon social will fund Pleasant Ridge Baptist church activities. Real southern dairies will serve as waiters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Adler
Highland
Effie Blume
L.A. Spies
St. Louis
St. Jacob
Henry Gansman
Motor Bugs
St. Jacob Cubs
Edwardsville White Seals
Hilda Rule
Herbert Stocker
Ighland
J. J. Gaffner
Julia
Lena Michael
Elly
Bessie Schoeck
Collinsville
John Ensminger
West Terre Haute
A. Baerenholz
Wm. Kircheis
Ted Kercheis
George Hoffmann
George Schoeck
Marine
R. A. Buchmann
W. P. Sweeney
S. J. Stubbs
Gertrude Little
Estella Traves
Edwardsville
J. T. Crocker
Oakland
Cal
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
Southern Darkies
John Nemnich
Edgar Schaefer
Otto Neudecker
Ed Turner
Alhambra
Charles Schirmer
Edward Hoyer
New Douglas
Adaline Wentz
Alma Schirmer
Joseph Koehnemann
Harry Beebe
Chicago Heights
Henry Pahlmann
Anna
Hilda Gander
Anna Hurley
Cincinnati
Ohio
Leopold Hills
Henry Becker
Lillian
Doernsberger
Brinkman
University City
L. W. Adler
Becker
East St. Louis
Lizzie, Petty
Charles Berkemeyer
Los Angeles
Marine Sunday
John Stumpf
John
Sterling, Cole
Order
Marine Area Sees Broad Visitor Turnout and Socials
John Nemnich and Edgar Schaefer plus Otto Neudecker visited St. Louis recently while Marine hosted a busy band tournament in Highland. Ed Turner moved to Alhambra for painter work. Church socials and visits from St. Louis guests accompanied a weekend of family gatherings and travel among residents of Marine and nearby towns.
Troy City Council July 31 1913 Bond Action and August Meeting
Special meeting called by Mayor Kinder approved the bond of John Burzio and granted license. August session approved minutes and July treasurer’s report totaling 3451.25, with payments listed. Finance committee recommended paying claims. various expenditures approved and carpet for Mrs. Sarah OConnor funded. A city tax of 2500 was levied for next year and ordinances to be rewritten for 100 copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Kinder
John Burzio
Beutel
Taylor
Sp Allen
Traves
Nelson R. Kinder
Fred H. Gornet
Ill
Garnet
Allen
Geffen
Llewellyn Taylor
Justice Hagler
EIMCS
Dan G. Liebler
Llewellyn
J. H. Shaffer
Ceee
Elmer Sapp
John Sapp
Ccsrefereeee V. D. Coons
Fred Hu. Garnet
Henry Geffen
Shaffer & Williams
George Goetz
Donk Bros, Coal Co
Herman Roeben
N. B. Kinder
John A. Reibold
National Oil Co
Charles Dettmar
James Worsman
Wm. Scott
St. Louis, Troy & Eastern, de Mull
Troy Telephone Co
Charles Schultze
Teaming
H. F. Miller
Wm. Schultze
James T. Purviance
B. Kimberlin
John Reiss
Troy Call
Troy Press Brick Co
Vandalia Railroad Co
Demurr
James T. Parviance
Barry, Hiles & Simpson
Atter Toys
Fred T. Hess
W. D. Coons
Crane & Co
Western Electric Co
J. E. Hindmarch
Sarah O'Connor
Miller
George’ Goetz
Oral hygiene tips for children and dental care
Public health style advice urges brushing after meals and before bed, yearly checks, timely fillings to prevent costly cavities, and early dental visits for children. Emphasizes mouth health as foundational to overall health and promotes regular dentist visits and school readiness with clean, healthy teeth.
April city council actions appoint officers and approve bids
The council accepted resignation of Elmer Sapp and approved eight recommendations. Mayor Kinder appointed R. L. Dawson city electrician for August and H. F. Miller as street superintendent for August. Bids for concrete culvert on Collinsville road were opened with J. H. Shaffer $13.75 per cubic yard chosen. City clerk to receive $5 monthly for electric light money collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sapp
H. F. Miller
Beutel
Allen
Collinsville
J. H. Shaffer
Dunlap & Dippold
Llewellyn
Taylor
Traves
Beéutel
Gerfen
Nelson M. Kinder
Fred H. Gornet
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Seine
Nyal Family
Sonos
ASRS
ES Rss
Oreo Ngos
Rock Road
Gornet Bros. Merc. CO
West Clay Street
H. Stubenwoll
Allison
Dr. King
Council Journal
Directs and
Allys
Victor J. Traris
Fred Gerfen
James W. Taylor
Troy House Furnishing Co
Highland Marble Works
Huffendick
Vly Chase
Bureke
Hampe
B. W. Jarvis
Keystone
W. J. Gebauer
Trenton Mich
Auguste Zenk
Brookside
David Sims
Sarah O’connor
Notich
Sity Electrician
R. L. Dawson
LEGAL
Samuel ‘Davis
Samuel Davis
Madison
Illinois
Madison County
Edwardaville
Charlotte Davis
John B.’ Coppinger
Hiles & Simpson
Damien
Yuede & Probst Commission CO
North Third Street
ST. Louis, MO
Edwardsville, Ill
Honery Trares
Pres. Gro
W. Murer
Vies Presse F
Kusanza
Cashier
Guoncu Kateriniecs
Asa’t
V. Crossman
Age't. Cashier
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