County officers take office at Edwardville courthouse
Monday marked moving day as Edwardville county officials sworn in for new terms. Seven Republicans were elected in November. three were re elected J P Streuber Harry Mackinaw and John B Coppinger. New officers included Henry H Eaton Jenkin Jenkins George Gettle Hugh T McCrea. retiring officers were J F Sillskeller H Simon Henry Fred A Eisele J A Uezell. Little assumed duties as county treasurer with 400000 bond. deputies named. New assistant superintendent is J B W Miller. Noe Coppinger becomes probate clerk’s assistant. Sheriff Jenkins and other appointees listed. goose dinner honor for Jenkins at noon with engraved gold badge and diamond ring presented.
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Edwardaville
J. P. Streuber
Higleland
Harry J. Mackinaw
Alton
John B. Coppinger
Henry H. Eaton
Edwardsville
Jenkin Jenkins
Collinsville
George [Ettle
Hugh T. McCrea
J. F. Sillskeller
H. Simon Henry
Edward’sville
Fred A. Eisele
J. A. Uézell
Haton
Little
Gorge
W. Meyer
Henry Traves
Herome
Ford Vorwall
Mark Henson
Emil Rammer
Frank Vorwald
Granite City
Wm. Martin
Edw. Hildenstein
Edwards
Coppinger
Wi Noe Coppinger
Mackinaw
Streuber
Jenkins
Simon Henry
Povertie
Jule Blake
Joseph Tokerst
Marry Getsinger
Daniel Griffith
Edward Hagmilder
Vernon D
Coons
Trex
Robert Ferguson
Mawardsville
Burnkey
Thomas Millett, Jr
Troy
Thoms Waugh
Peag
Fain Reid
James McNeilly
John Dinaley
Sherif Jenkins
Jenking
Substantial Subscription Rises for Collinsville Ceremony
In Collinsville a subscription of 425 dollars was raised for a ceremony. At two o clock a photograph was taken showing both old and new county officials along with court house attaches and others, with the new court house appearing in the background.
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Collinsville
Court House
Interesting law suit over 1913 traction engine disaster
In circuit court Albert Rieder sues Fred Nobs for damages from a 1913 Autrust incident on the Rieder farm. A traction engine exploded igniting a straw stack shed and fence, causing $170 in damages and killing John Nobs. After six hours, the jury found the defendant not guilty.
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Albert Rieder
Fred Nobs
Autrust
Rieder
M. D. Powell
P. H. Hiles
W. P. Marly
Nobs
Illinois Third Judicial Circuit Judges Seek Re election
Judges Wadley Crow and Bernreuter, three current Illinois third circuit judges, announce re election bids on the Republican ticket for six more years. Announcement mailed to precinct committeemen and district attorneys. The seven county district includes Madison St. Clair Monroe Be Handolph Washington Perry. Election set for June 7 with a primary three weeks prior.
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W. J. Wadley
AL Crow
Louis Bernreuter
Third Jundicial Circuit
Illinois
Madison
St. Clair
Monroe
Handolph
Washington
Perry
Social News Notes and Local Wedding Outlook
Social news covers the marriage of Simon Druesse and Anna L. Seibert in Summerfield, with a small attendance and new home afterward. Nearby life includes birthday surprises, academy entertainment, a library fundraiser pie social, and multiple local visits across St. Louis, Collinsville, and Pocahontas.
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Simon Druesse
Anna L. Seibert
Summerfield
Blackjack
Druessel
Council Journal Reports and Routine City Business in Troy
Regular December 7 1914 Troy Alabama city council meeting led by Mayor Kinder discusses minutes approvals city electrician and street superintendent reports, November treasurer accounts and license receipts, finance committee claims list, bill for Frangen fire service, contract with Mrs Josephine Schroeder, resignation of city marshal W D Coons and temporary marshal appointments. Cramer named street superintendent for thirty days. Meeting adjourned.
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Troy
Kinder -Foll
City Electrician
Taylor
Llewellyn
Wild
A. A. Gornet
Philip Schultze
John, Riebold
H. Polwort
C. Voslker
R. Morriss
C. Rucker
James Scott
Troy Cemetery
Mite Society
Cooper
Foster
Finance Committee
Alderman Llewellyn
Frangen
Josephine Schroeder
City of
Geffen
Liewsllyn
W. D. Coons
J. H. Samuel
Kinder
C. F. Cramer
Nelson R. Kinder
Matyor
Fred T. Gornes
Among Church and Society In East St Louis
The Civic League meets at the Baptist church next Monday at 7 30 pm. Mrs Kingston entertains the Ladies Aid at her home next Thursday afternoon. The Merry Workers Society meets at Mrs Fred Edwards home next Wednesday at 2 pm. The Beauville Presbyterian church marks its 76th anniversary with services next Monday. Dr Leonard of Girard preaches next Thursday evening. Epworth League to discuss How Much Do We Love Christ next Sunday. Ten Protestant congregations form a five month revival starting January 3 with a temporary 5 000 person shelter at Sixth and Ohio. Rev F von Strode resigns from Collinsville Lutheran due to ill health. Mr Loder of St Louis visits Troy. Madam Zelma offers fortune telling at Central hotel December 15. Local merchants prep holiday displays. W D Coons becomes jail turnkey. Troy visit.
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the Civic League
Baptist Church
Kingston
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. ‘Ehmreh
Merry Workers’ Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Fred
Edwards
Beauleville
Leonard
Girard
Epworth League
Sadie Riggin
East St. Louis
Sixth Street
Ohio Avenue
F. von Strode
Lutheran Church of
Collinsville
Troy
Weather Notes and Fragments From a Grim Day
Weather forecast hints snow and cold with partial cloud cover. A clipped dialogue follows about a debated guilt question and a cryptic reference to an appointment, reflecting confusion and tense mood in the page fragment.
Court House items Circuit and Probate Courts
Court records summarize transfers and marriage licenses, new circuit court cases, and detailed probate actions. Notable entries include divorce actions, foreclosures, partition petitions, receivers appointed, and multiple inventories and claims approved, with hearings scheduled into December.
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Circuit and Probate
John Berrier
W. E. Taylor
August Kaltenbacher
Aliie Kaltenbacher
Subscriptions Offer Details For The Call Readers
A clipped ad promotes a limited time offer for The Call readers in Roy and vicinity to subscribe. New subscribers paying this month receive free Ber month credit and advance payment applies to January 1, 116. The note warns the offer will not reappear due to expected price increases and ongoing postage costs.
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Roy and
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A. Rieder
Taylorville
W. UT. Wandever
E. A. Vandever
Christian County
H. M. Vandever
Greenville
Llewellyn & Purvisine
Bond County Oa ! and Coffee Company
Court Square
St. Paul's Auditorium
St. Louis
Chicago Lyceum Bureau
Amos Hayes
Yfayes
John Druessel
Thomas Jr. Taylor
Circuit Court
James H. Davia
Vistors
Otis Chrystal
Neosha Council
Pocahontas
Presney Wey
Frank Snodgras
Isabel Mize
G. M. Farnsworth
David Teece
Mary A. Thomas
Earl Your
Peter Prangen
Josphus Porter
McCray-Dewey — Academy
Viseas
Wardsville
Arthur. J. Taylor
Lena M. Walker
O'Pallon
Spring Valley
Amisy Sultié Andersen
James Rawson
Ellett
Martin Arth
Jant Wilkinson
Belleville
William
Ben Schlichting
Carlinville
Elizabeth Schultze
M. F. Auwarter
August Ritsher
Adda Matthews
Herman Rohrkaste
Fruit Station
W. J. Gebauer
Henry Hoge
Adolph Meyer
Sophie Peter
Dale
Ephriam Young
Ohio
Council Journal
al Fers
Ekbog
Balaine
Treasur Coe Co Rive
Liebler
Indies
James W. Taylor
Fred Gerfen
Frees Llewellyn
KR. L. Dawson
John Sapp
Red H. Garnet
Hehts
Urahibe
U Wiles & Simpson
Attor- Meys
L. M. Kinder
Cirechivl Vo
Mitrshal Vionk Hros
Canal Co
George Gov Niuling Eal ‘ Skinner Enghie Co
Inrlock Packing Co
Wim. Ellison & Sons
Western Eleetric Co
Shaffer & Williams
J. ¥. Windmarek
Stolze-Tennes
Adams & Eliie*t
John Riebold
J.C. Purviance
Af. Loder
Charles, Osland
Loder
Sarah Osland
Barbee
Order of Eastern Star
Zelma
Central Hotel
Théo
Bauer
Cardlines
Galt
Koh
Mar
Chancery
M. E. Paige
Lewis
Towse
John J. al
Helen Pagan
State Bank
Highland
Lee Grant
Ethel Grant
John Bardessona
Bemiaighi Coal Co
August Bruegge
Rei. Stool, & Po Ry. Co
GSS Chee
Mathilda Kraft
Elizabeth Mevhan
A - Stephen’ Bardill
Dvo
Asu
Barney Daiber
W. C. Overbeck
Elizabeth Schroeder
Charles W. Lange
Louis’ Henke
Donald G. Watts
EF. W. Nichiinghets
Deceas
Ngee
Patrick J. Foley
Kate Finney
Bond
Mary Saenger
Mercer & Co
Joseph Yakuris
Deasin
Charlotte Lohr
Streepeor
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