Denied New Trial for Guinty in East St. Louis Case
Vennard I. Guinty of Collinsville, formerly of this city, was denied a new trial after Judge Francis M. Wright heard arguments. He was convicted of knowingly receiving stolen postage stamps tied to the Breese post office robbery. Bail was posted, and he was released after paying $500 and costs. He is 26, formerly in the Troy saloon trade, once studied law, and is Angelo Guinty's son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vennard I. Guinty
Collinsville
United States
East St. Louis
Francis M. Wright
Guinty
Breese
United States Grand Jury
Sam W. Baxter
Wright
Troy
Rieder
Angelo Guinty
Collingville
Sheriff H Simon Henry Names New Peters County Appointees
Sheriff H Simon Henry of Peters announces the new staff list at installation. John Berner of Alton is chief deputy and Thomas C Dooner of Glen Osbon is office deputy. Bailiffs include D G Fries Troy Joseph Henley Livingston George Blake Collinsville Louis Hoch St Vacob Louis Smola Glen Carbon Leo Kitmore Marine John Meehan Madison and Thomas Kinder Venice. G Fries is local appointee and former city marshal under Sheriff David Tones. Joseph Healey is named for Livingston and is son of Wm Healey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Simon Henry
Peters
John Berner
Alton
Thomas C. Dooner
Glen Osnbon
D. G. Fries
Troy
Joseph
Henley
Livingston
George Blake
Collinsville
Louis Hoch
St. Vacob
Louis Smola
Glen Carbon
Leo Kitmore
Marine
John Meehan
Adison
Thomas Kinder
Venice
G. Fries
David Tones
Joseph Healey
Wm. Healey
Studio Hours Limited to Weekends
Notice states the studio will be open only on Saturdays and Sundays. For special appointments, leave orders at Garnet Bros or L. F. Rissi, Photographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Bros
L. F. Rissi
Waterman Fountain Pen Beat Featured at Leidel’s
The Waterman fountain pen, famed as a reliable writing instrument, is spotlighted at F. O. Leidel's store. Call for the valuable coupon or offer follows, inviting customers to secure the prized item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterman
F. O. Leidel’s
Son Succeeds His Father in Local Mercantile Transfer
George Liebler transfers the family mercantile business to his eldest son Dan after decades of steady growth. Liebler, who came to Troy in 1887 and built a strong South Main Street operation, plans to rent the Rawlings farm from Mrs. Babette Deimiling and conduct a duty there as he steps aside. Dan Liebler, raised in the business, is described as a capable young businessman with prospects for continued success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Liebler
Dan
Troy
South Main Street
Model Dairy Farm in St Jacob Showcases Record Herds
Spies, a renowned St Jacob dairyman, runs a model dairy with a top cow yielding 13 402 pounds of milk and 550 pounds of butter in eleven months. The herd of 14 averaged 10 025 pounds milk and 425 pounds butter per cow. State inspector oversight dubbed the tests a state record and praised the management.
One Inch Snowfall Noted In Local Briefs
A one inch fall of snow occurred last Sunday evening with remnants still visible. The week’s weather has been creditable and generally satisfactory. The Call offers a range of holiday stationery and gift items through its department. Delivery services are mentioned for St. Louis Daily or Sunday papers by Daniel Peterman.
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St. Louis
Daniel Peterman
Rabid Dog Attacks Spring Valley Residents
A mad dog owned by a neighbor of G W Prentice ran amuck in Spring Valley causing three bite injuries. It attacked Lee Gaskill on his hand and was killed by Gaskill who sent the head to the Pasteur Institute in St Louis where rabies was confirmed. The owner’s son and daughter were also bitten and are receiving treatment at the institute as a precaution.
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Spring Valley
G. ‘W. Prenticé
Prentice Place
Lee Gaskill
Gaskill
Pasteur Institute
St. Louis
Mail Carrier Contract Changes In Troy Area
G W Gates was awarded the Troy depot to post office mail contract and began duties Thursday morning succeeding G A Purviance who had carried the mail nineteen years ten months. Gates had previously served in Troy for four years starting in 1883. The route now requires six trips daily and Gates won the contract with a bid of 240 dollars for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W.C. Gates
Troy
G. A. Purviance
Mr. Gates
E. ¥. Jarvis
Highland Citizen Dies Prominent Highland Banker
Sebmar Pabst a longtime Highland resident and prominent citizen died at his home last Sunday at age 71. He moved to Highland in 1863, worked in mercantile and later banking, and at his death was vice president of the First National Bank of Highland. He is survived by a wife and one son. Donoho Property Sold Mrs N C Donoho sold East End residence to Philip Stock who moved his family in and plans permanent home with daughter Mrs E H Schwarz in Edwardsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebmar Pabst
Highland
Pabst
National Bank of
Attorney Purchases Langan Place on Car Line
Dick H. Mudge of Edwardsville buys the Langan Country place between here and Collinsville along the car line and plans improvements including a residence and building lots. A breakdown of the cylinder press delayed completion of The Call edition by a day before repair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick H. Mudge
Edwardsville
Langan Country Place
Here
Collinsville
No Franchise Granted For Highland Line
Highland city council postponed a decision on granting a franchise to the St. Louis and Eastern Traction Company to build a Granite City to Greenville line. A citizens meeting urged a proviso that cars operate between Highland and Granite City or westward along an established electric line, with a second meeting to hear promoter plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland City Council
St. Louis & Eastern Traction Company
Granite City
Greenville
Highland
the Journal
City Hall
St. Louis
Citizens
RB. G. Kneedler
Collinsville
Swift's Premium Calendar 1911 The Courtships of American Poetry
Swift's Premium Calendar for 1911 presents four color pictures by American artists. Each image pairs with a poem verse reflecting the scene named Priscilla and John Alden Hiawatha Minnehaha Maud Muller and The Judge Evangeline and Gabriel. Calendar ready for distribution, purchase via Swift's Beef Extract caps or 10 cents, Swift & Company Calendar Department Chicago Illinois.
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Swift
Priscilla
John Alden
Hiawatha
Minnehaha
Maud Muller
Evangeline
Gabriel
Switt & Company
Calendar Department
Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Quail Season Closes in Local Area
The quail shooting season ended yesterday. Local hunters initially met the limit as birds were plentiful but soon flushed easily. Harsh weather and cold dry days late in the season kept many afield, likely saving many birds from being hunted.
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V. F. Guinzy
St. Jacob
Kmas
Hegr
Edwin W. Lanham
Mad Dog
G. W. GC. Gates
Langan Place
Highland Council
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