NOBS DIES AFTER TRACTION-ENGINE ACCIDENT
Tadao Nobs died at his home Saturday morning aged 22 years. He was injured Thursday when a traction engine exploded on Albert Rieder’s farm, hurled 86 feet. Inquest found death an accident. Funeral held Monday at 1 PM at Martin Keck home and burial at Evangelical Friedens cemetery. Survived by his mother and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadao Nobs
Albert Rieder
Young Nobs
Sims
Aay
Martin Keck
Martin Holz
Evangelical Friedens
Jacob Nobs
Louise
John Nobs
Collinsville
Troy
John
Pred
William
Joseph Nobs
Mnd
Family of four killed in Greenville train collision
An automobile carrying George Morris, his wife, and their two daughters Vera and Georgia was struck by an eastbound Vandalia train near White crossing, near Greenville. J H Heckman escaped by leaping from the car. Mrs Morris died at the scene and Mr Morris and the daughters died shortly after. The car, bought a week earlier, was wrecked. The bodies were taken to Greenville, and the funeral was held in Malden, Bureau county. Morris was a concrete break factory operator and Greenville alderman, a leading local figure killed in the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Hecckman
Greens ‘Ville
Malden
Bureau County
Morris
Green
Hess Dies Suddenly in Yard as Inquest Sits
Lian Hess, longtime city resident and kin of the Hess family, expired suddenly at noon while going to the well for a drink of water. An inquest was held to determine the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lian Hess
Hess
City
Sima
Death notices and funeral of local residents in Marine county
Four Mias Leidel and Mrs Barbara May died this year with multiple survivors. Mrs Rosa Hoffmann died in St Louis about a month ago. C C Sahna, son in law, died at Edwardsville two weeks ago. Mr Hess, highly esteemed, known as a good citizen and friend, funeral held Monday from residence to Catholic church, interment in Marine cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Leidel
Barbara May
Thess
Rosa Hoffmann
St. Louis
C. C. Sahna
Edwardsvilleé
Hess
Marine Cemetery
Man Arrest Near Here for Nichols Murder Deception
A man suspected of being George Nichols, who killed Grace Geera and gravely injured Julia Schmitt a year ago, was arrested in Edwardsville by Officer Fred Betzold. He matched the description but proved to be John Sullivan from Iowa, working as a Wabash railroad section hand, and was released after recognition by Geers family members proved he was not Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nichols
Grace Geera
Julia Schmitt
Here
Edwardsville
Fred Betzold
Geers
Nichols
John Sullivan
Iowa
Wabash
St Jacob Man Dies After Long Local Service
One of St. Jacob's best known citizens, born in Germany April 7, 1852, died last week. Funeral at St. Jacob German Evangelical church with Rev. Schmidt. interment Keystone cemetery. Survived by widow Julian Waaem, five sons, five daughters, three brothers, and many relatives. He served as constable, village marshal, and fire department member. burial under Court of Honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jacob
Arnday
St. Jacob German Evangelical Church
GC. Schmidt
Keystone Cemetery
Germany
Julian” Waaem
Spies
St. Jacob Affpira
Fire Department
Court of Honor
Bia Buria
Rural mail by automobile first Troy run statewide
The first automobile mail delivery from Troy went to Route No 2 patrons by Wilbur Geratenesker and B. W. Jarvis. The 26.9 mile Madison county route, longest in the county, took a little over two hours by car versus five to six hours by horse. Some boxes were served with the machine stopping for gut issues on rough roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Wilbur Geratenesker
B. W., Jarvis
Madison’ County
Mrs Esdar Dies in Denver at 48
Mrs. Esdar sister of Wm Batupe of this city died at her Denver home on July 29 at age 48 years and 3 months after a period of illness and three surgical operations. She was born in Troy and formerly Miss Anna Hampe before her marriage. She left Troy about twenty years ago to move to Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Esdar
Wm. Batupe
Troy
Denver
Colo
Eadar
Mise - 'Anna
Troy Athletics Rout Pierron In 18 8 Baseball Clash
Collinsville feeds schedule for Sunday includes a one sided Troy Athletics win over Pierron 18 to 8 with 15 hits and key plays like a home run by J Federer and a steal of home by Hess. Pierron threats faded as Voelker and Basler pitched well and bases on balls favored Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Athletics
Pierron
Pierronites
Trojans
Troy
J. Federer
Pierrot
Hess
Voelker
Basler
Eisenpreis
Balle
Kleist
Hoss
Moore
Kieist
Lewis
Stephenson
Young
Bryant
Pleasant Hour Club river excursion to Chester on steamer
The Pleasant Hour Club organized local youths enjoyed a Monday river trip from St. Louis to Chester aboard the steamer Alton. A late return caused them to miss the midnight Troy train, spending the night at Union Station. list of attendees includes Lena Seligman, Theresa Seligman, Bertha Heddergott, Adele Ackermann, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hour Club
St. Louis
Chester
Alton
Troy
Union Station
Lena
Theresa Seligman
Bertha Heddergott
Adele Ackermann
Lydia
Frieda Pedder
Augusta Gornet
Frieda Niebruegte
Clara Gornet
Frieda Peters
Martha Buhrmester
Bertha Wendler
Anne
Lynda Rycker
Lydia Stolte
Lydia Fuliriede
Martha Stienbans
Numerous visitors and residents in Troy area travel and stay
Collinsville, Frontenac, St Louis, and Springfield guests and locals mix in Troy. Families like Jones, Maurer, Rawson, Hess, Nickerson, and Wittmann host relatives during several weeks of visits. Others journey to Garden City, Tulsa, and Brazil as kin gathers among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Melyers
Willard Rawson
St. Louis
James H. Davis
Karl Engle
New Orleans
Catherine Becker
O. T. Smith
Robert Thompson
Fred T. Hesn
Joseph Hess
Wm. Hess
Marine
J. E. Nickerson
Z. Stanley
Tilden
Willie
Welshville
Fred Pdaluege
Henry Taake
Edwardsville
H. F. Rucker
John Ruckles
Bloomington
George Wittmann
J. L. Hagler
Irma
Thomas Ward
Witt
R. J. Eckert
Collinsville
H. R. Huffendick
Caroline Ritcher
August, Ritcher
Adda Matthews
John Mullen
Mamie Sehlicig
Sobn T. Wilkinson
Troy
F. Phelps
Delmar
Paul
Springfield
Greenville
B. W. Jarvis
John W. Taylor
Hazel
Apent
James W. Taylor
Family
Mr. Taylor
Church and Society Notes From The W U C Meeting
The W. C. U. will meet next Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. Nickerson and urges all members to attend and pay dues. Sunday evening services at the Presbyterian church are suspended for August with a respite for the pastor. services resume in September. Rev Fr Manning moves from St Patrick to New Douglas church, replacing Rev Masterson who goes to Virden on Oct 1. English speaking Troy churches stage outdoor services on the heated lawn at the Baptist church, with a platform and lights. services set for Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CT. U
Mra. J. Nickerson
Presbyterian Church
Fr. Manning
St. Patrick's
Catholic Church of
Catholic Church of Alton Has Been Appointed To, Succeed Rev. Fr. Masterson
Douglaw
Father Masterson
Virden
Troy
Baptist Church
Circuit and Probate Court items and cases
New circuit court cases include Monthe Graney vs Patrick Graney for divorce and injunction Rowena Harris et al versus Maria A Thinning et al for partition Daisy L Colgate vs Nathan T Golgate for divorce and injunction Mary F Lefteovitch vs Edw N Lefteovitch for divorce and relief Probate proceedings list many estates with hearings and bonds including A J Ihne Mat Mourin and Frank Brueggemann and others. conservators appointed and bonds posted. Several estates receive final reports with administrator discharges and guardians discharge. removal of administrator in Nellie Jackson case. Property transfers noted in Metcalfe Place Edwardville Granite City Alton and Leclair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Circuit Court
Monthe Graney
Patrick Graney
Mat Mourin
A. J. Ihne
F. Dunheck
Fred Kaseberg
Shakus
Nellie Jackson
Oliver Johnson
Lizzie Roth
Henry Kuethe, Sr
John HB
Lorenz
Frank H. Brueggemann
Stephen Kimack
Mary A. Kimack
Ursula Dietermann
Armand Webster
Guardian
Rosa Schmidt
Lisetta Schreeder
Joseph Dumbeck
Wm. Gebhardt
Fred Plocher
Louise Plocher
Leman Johnson
Walter BK
Gress
Minerva Denham
Frank Johnson
Frank E. Johnson
Aette
Mlinois G ‘Aes Co
Dora L. Mitler
Caroline C. Suhre
Elia C. McIntyre
Ward
John Williams
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JMCOS
Jacob Spies
Anna Hampe
Pin Oak Stars
Thes Scoops
Edwardaville
Arthur Meiners
Keokuk
Andrew Maurer
Meiners
Louis Metz
Wim
Hagnauer
John Schiaeppi
Highland
Arnold Hansmann
Fred
Edwards
Aurora
Tilinoig Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Madison County
John Kelly
Pollworth
Troy Athletics AB HO
L Lewis
If Stephenson
Federer
Reichel
Weidel
Dich
Pancotti
Truchtmann
Essenpreis
Edwardavillée
Mont
Edwardaville Road
Elinois Central
Beltrail
Hart-Foster
Gustave A. Voelker
Dorothea Bobmidt
Itaska Atrect
The
M. E H. Church
Mt. Zion M. E. Church
Will Clark
James T.purviance
Edw. HU. Klein
Eugene
Tulius Taake
Omaha
W. W. Jarvis
Oklahoma
Grace Davis
Willard
Rawnon
In &J. Louis
Migs Mand Cook
Ark
Adelphia
John Housam
East St. Louis
J. O. Taylor
Teddy Evers
M. Dinas Hook
Tréd Daluege
Circuit and Probate
John Stolze
Frances Hofmeier
Metcalfe Place
Mocras
Truateey
Maude H. Clucan
Morriss
Granite City
Busan A. Smith Heirs
Maetér
B. Oetken
HL &. McPike
Hunter's
Add. Alton
R. Frickenstein
Frickenstein
Leclairg
Venice M. B. Cometes É — Ee
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