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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
3
Circuit and Probate Courts note transfers and marriage licenses. In the case of H. Albrecht & Co. vs F. B. Niehaus a default judgment was entered for 8505.70. Bessie Clark was committed to the asylum at Lincoln. County Court adjourned until September 1 by Judge J. E. Hilishottter.
A list of civil actions and a divorce in the city court includes Julius Forgeeh versus Christ. Lewis on appeal, Edward Barnett versus Alice Ost et al, demand for 1999 dollars, John Witz against National Stamping Co for 1999 dollars, Alfred Harris against Alton Quanite and St. Louis Traction Co for 3000 dollars, John Thomas versus National Ennamel ing and Stamping Co for 1999 dollars, Edna Armstrong versus Charles Armstrong for desertion, Patrick McCabe against Clifford Edrington for 3000 dollars for injuries from an assault, Ida Murphy by Lewis Murphy next friend versus Corn Products Refining Co for 1999 dollars, and Gertrude Schmidt by Charles Schmidt next friend versus Corn Products Refining Co for 1999 dollars.
Probate records list widow and guardian items for multiple deceased individuals including Horney Mwuelher Bruene Merkle and Milner. Final reports, inventories, bonds, and discharges are noted with amounts and hearing dates where provided.
A list of final reports and estate actions includes J W Struense deceased without will with letters issued to Amnier Struense and bond presented. Theo Wittie minor final report with balance. dis J E Baker deceased final report with receipts and balance. Emma Weitkamp deceased with receipts and balance. John Luebman et al minors with Wilhelmina Biller guardian and bond. Peter Nicola deceased final report with receipts and disbursements. Wm Buenger minor with final report. WT Struense deceased bond presented. John Holst Philip Schwab and J C Schnck named appraisers. George Marguth deceased no will letters issued Christina Marguth with fund and appraisers. Adjustment day dates noted.
A list of land transfers and deeds in Collinsville, Highland, and Maryville areas. Transactions include Patrick Murray to August Fehirsch et al, various lot and block transfers in Worden and Leckaire additions, and other parcels in Collinsville, Edwardsville, and adjacent towns with prices ranging from 150 to 13,200 dollars. Multiple owners and heirs named. minerals and coal exclusions noted in several deeds.
Physician accused in Crescent City banker J B Sayler shooting claims self defense. Watseka jail holds Dr W R Miller and Sayler’s wife who witnesses the tragedy. Assistant D A Benjamin J Short of Cook County will assist prosecution as public sentiment spurs a special grand jury inquiry.
A flood of conveyed properties shows numerous transfers across Edwardsville Collinsville Litchfield Prairietown and nearby locales. Buyers include W C Hadley M J Malheit Dominik Peyla H J Springer W M Warnock and others with values ranging from $200 to $12 500 and details noting lots blocks streets and mineral exclusions.
The United States mined 936 short tons of asbestos in 1908, all from Georgia and Vermont, up over 42 percent from 1907. Refined asbestos value reached 19624 dollars, a 64 percent rise due to higher chrysotile output. Canada remained the main raw source, supplying over half the imports valued at 1,068,322 dollars.
A report from Mobile Alabama dated August 7 1909 details national convention events of the Knights of Columbus. The St Louis Choir and Gregorian Chorus, 72 voices, performed at the cathedral and Lyric Theatre drawing thousands. Conductor Alvis Rhode led emotive renditions including Still the Night Dixie Land Ave Maria and The Conquerors. The crowd rose for Old Glory and The Star Spangled Banner, with 2000 cheering in the streets showing southern hospitality. The piece notes the choir’s fame spreading to distant cities and hopes for similar groups.
The writer, while on holiday along the Hudson River and Lake George, reports a call from First Baptist Church of this city to become pastor. The church, with 500 plus members and a $60 000 brick building, offers 1700 yearly. He has not yet accepted and notes enjoying sites like Fort Ticonderoga and Lake Champlain.
Pin Oak was the scene of multiple social visits with Mrs. August Milner and other St Louis guests, Troy attendees, and coast-to-coast connections. The Pine Oak Stars lost 3 to 2 to Glen Carbon Crossing at Glen Carbon with Barnsback and Korarik contributing key hits. scoring breakdown shows Pin Oak 0011000002 and Glen 00000021003.
Mrs Ruby Shively and Hitle daughter visited Collinsville friends for the day. Mrs F May and Mr and Mrs B P Reggemann came from Maine to spend the day with Ed May and family. Mesdames August Brewe and Valentine Ottwein with Mrs Elizabeth Ernst of St Jacob traveled to Saylor Springs for a short sojourn.
An advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the instant remedy for burns cuts bruises and pains from injuries. It claims to subdue inflammation and kill pain and lists boils ulcers fever sores eczema and piles as ailments it cures at 25 cents. It appears in Kingston’s store.
A women’s peace movement organized in London at David Lloyd-George’s residence aims to end bickerings between Britain and Germany. Parliament members and influential women spoke. a letter from German ambassador Count Wolff-Mettlnich voiced support. Lloyd-George cited past prejudices and urged a thaw, naming prominent committee members including Mrs. Asquith, Mrs. Lloyd-George, Mrs. Winston Spencer Churchill, and Lady Brassey.
Los Angeles city council approved an amended speed ordinance extending vehicle lighting rules to all push carts and baby carriages. The measure requires rear red and front white lights on all vehicles, with city prosecutor Reeves quipping enforcement will not persecute noncompliant parents.
James Sager, third baseman for Evansville Central League, set a near historic chain by playing 506 consecutive games since joining Evansville in 1906 after a trade from South Bend. He has not missed a game in four seasons, and has kept a clean record with no umpire disputes, injuries, or sick days. Additionally, Salt Lake City encampment plans include a Living Flag with 1,248 children in red white and blue costumes.
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