Lost money recovered by honesty at Call barber shop
A local barber, W. J. Gebauer of Market Street, found a rolled wallet containing $400 on Memorial Day evening. He searched for the owner, discovering James M. Seybold had lost the money. Seybold identified the cash and recovered it. Gebauer declined any reward, praising honesty as the right path. Seybold resolved to avoid carrying large sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Gebauer
Die
Mar
Gebouer
Mr. Gebauer
James M. Seybold
Mr. Geimer
Wes
Seibold Veld
Gebicier
Ma. Seyigaal
Cows Killed by Wholesale on No 14 Train
Passengers aboard the No 14 midnight train from St Louis were shaken when the engine struck a herd of cows west of here. The herd belonging to Louis Satter stood on the track and four animals were killed. The engine was halted by the impact and the crew worked to clear the mass before the train could proceed, avoiding a possible disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 14
St. Louis
Here
Louis Satter
Racing Balloon Seen Here in the Morning Flight
A balloon from Pearks Wednesday under the auspices of the Aircraft Club crossed over Troy yesterday around 8 am, at an estimated height of 10 000 to 15 000 feet. Witnesses reported the basket unseen due to the altitude while three balloons started the race from Pearks, Missouri and New Peloria with pilots including Abert Bond Imbert and Oxlot H. Bo. Homagwell, accompanied by George B. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester L. von Phai
Morney B. Spencer
Groveland
Peoria
von Phai
Spencer
Mase
Missouri
Marine
Tray
Miscoulah
Linn
South
Honeywell
Peon Piurstay
Troy
Pearks
Mieaouri
Abert Bond Imbert
James Bomis
Peloria
Oxlot
H. Bo. Homagwell
George B. Smith
Barber Leaves Job in Suspense After Night Theft
The barber Théelore Beukens claims 19 dollars from Cel yumbus Ohio and remains at large after leaving W F Peter’s shop. The theft included a coat, a purse, and tools. police traced him via neighboring towns. Weekly Weather Bulletin notes unusually warm dry spell with high sun and scattered showers mainly in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Théelore Beukens
Barber
Celyumbus
W. FF
Peter
Wien
al Shears Aml
Cr. Dournegimenn
Discoverea&l ‘Myurs
Otrasipt Amd
Perea
Sihagy
Aoads
Ill health report from local wardens and families
The notice details health updates for several residents: W. W. Jarvis shows significant improvement after heat illness and appears on the path to recovery with wardens in attendance. John F. Jarvis is somewhat improved after two months bedridden with seiatic rheumatism. Mrs. Charles Sehrameck and her young son recover from typhoid fever. Miss Josie Liebier is improving after weeks of serious illness. G. L. Elliott remains bedridden with sciatic rheumatism. Mrs. J. M. Bosomworth is improving at home. Also note: the Mississippi Blatter German Sunday paper available from Daniel Peterman, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Jarvis
John F. Jarvis
Charles Sehrameck
Kittle Son
Daniel Peterman
Rock Road Constriction Under Way To Vandalla Depot
Constriction work on the foot of the cemetery road to Vandalla depot is underway with H F Rucker & Son securing a $5,250 bid for the complete project. Seven teams and fifteen men are on site, grading progresses, materials for paving are readied, and a storm roller is expected next week to begin laying the first pack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalla
Messrs
H. F. Rucker & Son
Tocal Lumberlini
Whith
Louis Concers
Walla
von Carer
Eamoukeie
Mr. Kueker
Ueki
Among Church and Society Seasonal Events At St Tan's
A harvest of church social activities and Sunday school notices appears. Mercia Wittmann’s wedding at St Tan’s Evangelical Lutheran church, with singing, speaking, recitations and ample refreshments, will accompany a parish supper and free lemonade for under fifteens. A neighboring Sunday school convention at Edwardeville drew 125 delegates, many Troy attendees, with Rev C C Ha presiding and programs by Sabbath workers. The Call’s fashion department offers new patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercia Wittmann
J. C
Middletown
Conn
St. Tan's
Teoy
Siuksen
Phe
EcSurlag
Jeon County
Bimnst Presbyteria
Edwoardeville
Rev
Weeny
W. F. Stratton
Meee J James August
Mossman
Emer Sapp
Anda Matthewe
Migges FT
Miike
Georgia Horsley
Mary Kinder
Mary Mmsiman
Martha Sims
Ruth Davie
May Sbrain
Ikdella Bryant
Mamie Morriss
Bess Davy
Messrs
Fred Cramer
Ferdinand Carnman
Community celebrates silver wedding and church rites
Mr and Mrs Digng Holsweene of the Backsick community observed their silver wedding anniversary with relatives and friends. A service at Blasxink Germas Bryanigeien church was led by Rev F Braue, followed by a home reception with refreshments. Friends from nearby towns sent tributes and gifts as part of the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oMr
Digng
Holsweene
Ale Kaw Aoupke
Backsick
Homer
Aryer
Supe Geer
Merrym King Mer
Rohmennieh
Amd
Marin
Bohnenstieh
Mero
Denyely Fehi
Old
Jack Frey Ant Shinier
Voatg
Jin Schoeck
Ami
John Driessel
Amelia Dressel
M Jucvy Lamtereder
Dora and
Welen
Mee
Anton Anth
Oscar
Louis
Gillis Guotersahend
Pred Roche
Visitors and travel notes fill Edwardsville page
Among Thursday visitors to Edwardsville from St Louis and nearby towns were Mrs Elizabeth Frangen, Miss Margie Smith, and Miss Nellie Voecker. Local residents like Mr and Mrs Wm Fleck of Glen Carbon and Mrs B J Zenk with son Dennis spent time with relatives. Several families, including the Voetker and Becker households, hosted guests from Collinsville, Edwardsville, and nearby areas during the week, with trips mentioned to Niagara Falls and Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O. Leite
Thonstiy
Nicholas Werner
Adela Braun
Leta Vetter
St. Louis
C. M. Hail
Collinsville
RJ. Ward
Pearl
Missouri
Gertrods Droll
St. Tuowis
Reikrlives
Thomas Millaty
W. D. Goons
Mary Granger
Lewis Figge
Severa
Dunvis
Achambr
Eliawberh Knipe
Kev‘eral
Highlansd
H.C. Barnegh Edwardevice
Jarvis
Camis
Panl Murnay
Mres
Niagara Watts
Bhi
J. Zenk
Bast & Lewis
Majorie
Smith
Mars
Starry Wermedy
Mike Rodgwery
Wuel Kembreth
John
Ast
Mare
Eebwartiswits
Suniday
Fred Vireker
Johnie Hanvey
Katherine Becker
Mase Amanta Lapp
Bdwardsvile
Mary Wright
Kansas City
Frien
Milsledgard Nellie Vyuoeckien
Chidicothe
Badia Voeiker
Edwardsvily
Pao Irda
Ch’ Dimeville
Gunday Pievis
Vii Taiter
Pred Sshaier
Ava Peters
Werte Tesday
Ber
Greenup
Ferry Axtemlet
Mins
Juevis
Mir
Caminsyi de Sunrdiy
Charlie Mache
Oh A. Smale
Codneville
Moo
Basanworth
Jenin
Nuntimaker Broom Co
Cgregivip
Chrisilay
Entlel
W. Jurys
Camily
E. Maytou
Meanthmsville Pinet
Troy
Reme
Gothaeville
John W.gorne
George Gomet Anil Stauedyter
Ed Bohnenstieh
Texas
Athens
Wee Gans
Shoe Factory Faces Water Shortage Delays Orders
The Troy Shoe Company halted operations last Saturday due to water shortages for boilers and the problem persists this week. Arrangements are planned for a temporary solution, but no immediate relief is expected and many orders may be delayed unless rains restore supply. Delivered by Daniel Peterman, agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolers
Court House Items and Probate Court Notices
Circuit and Probate Courts transfer and marriage license actions. Jurors summoned from Madison County for federal grand and petit juries in Springfield. Witte Hardware Company petitions for receiver against Mrs Minnie Braden. James Bunton versus Theres a Burton divorce complaint. Nettie McLester versus Aline McLester divorce with charges of drunkenness infidelity and co respondent named. Memxander Mattthewa versus S H Reynolds foreclosure on note for 214. Granite City mortgage on lot U block 7 McCashland Yorkee subdivision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witte Hardware Company
Minnie Braden
James Bunton
Théresa Burton
Nettie McLester
Aline McLester
Memxander Mattthewa
S. H. Reynowls
Mortgagia
McCashland & Yorkee
Granite City
Probate Proceedings Before Judge Hillskotter
Probate notes list inventories and wills presented for hearing across several estates. Items include H J Kuethe estate with inventory approval and Sep 10 hearing, Mary B F Keelan will presented, H Pr Dagdermann final report due Sept 1, and various guardian and executor actions with minor notations. Additional entries reference Be Weinkhine, River Mi ver, and multiple property transfers to Maryville and Woodlawn Cemetery associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Hillskotter
H. J. Kuethe
C. W. B. Piegnitz
T’s Firme
Siames Dilton
A. H. Binsele
Kappes
Theo. Kuethe E& al
Monoris Giucardian
F.C. Mabec
Mary BF
Keelaan
Ginter
Iseds
Executrix Anchoruzel
Uae
Rornot
Goeleiay
Greba
Curt Ters
H. Pr. Dagdermann
Omer Burts
Jacemee
LSB
Grv
Mentry Teberl
Widlow
Rytals
Maury Krause
Bonis
Leek Ind Loni Bode
Aya Hepprendons
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Misseardi
Kansas
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Rock Road
Kare
Rucker & Son
Pwo Monthe
Schreiner
Evangelion Laberas
Gare Hind
Frankenmeuth
Mich
Emma Beorntla
Dwar Piace
Kietdermann
Ceacher
St. Paul’s
D.reuser
Sway
Otis
Sud
Duudhver
Aura
Gea
Miata
Martha Frente
Todise
Berlha
Jomas Lewis
Gailey
To Mimber
S. Lou
Wieder's Park
Tre
C. Baird
Mat’Hea
Baywardeviie
B. H. Bunte
Venues
Madison County
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Springfield
Thomas Bern
Jersey- Wie
E Hillskoiliter
Wiswonsix
Mely T. Wheeler
Chris. Spone- Mak. Wil
Cather Schiele
B. W. Steves
Ave
Louis Schieles
St. Jacobs
Anton Piahbiodi
Woeppi Werd Society
Maryville
Nemauer
Wifeyte
W. O. Ig
Mary Bevan
William Smith
Waoodlawn
Edwardsville
Woodlawn
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