Is Claimed By Death End Came Last Sunday Afternoon
Amelia M. Miller widow of George J. Miller died at 1 p m Sunday after a long illness from stomach cancer. Funeral was held Wednesday at Oaklawn Cemetery with burial by Rev B MecCullom. She was a longtime East ern Star and Court of Honor member and mother of seven. Her maiden name was Strotter. She was born near Richmond Wisconsin and lived on the Posey farm northwest of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia M. Miller
George J. Miller
Posey
Oaklawn Cemetery
B. MecCullom
Findlay
M. E
Eastern Star
Court of Honor
Miller
Strocter
Mrs. Mary Kuhlmann Dies at Age 84 in City Area
Mrs. Mary Kuhlmann aged 84 years 4 months 13 days died Monday morning at the home of her grandson Fred Kuhlmann west of the city after a lengthy illness. Born in Germany August 24 1824 she came to the United States in 1844 and later married Henry Kuhlmann who preceded her in death eighteen years ago. Survived by four children Henry Charles Kuhlmann and two daughters Mrs Henry Marck and Mrs Herman Schunke, plus two sisters and twenty five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kuhlmann
Aedtion
Fred Kuhlmann
Henry
Charles Kuhlmann
Henry Marck
Herman Schunke
Subscriptions to The Call Due in December
A notice informs readers that several subscriptions to The Call will become due in December and urges prompt renewals. It directs readers to check the date opposite their name on the diary margin to know when their subscription is paid and notes a Post Office ruling affecting four weekly papers in arrears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Giane Abbets
Funeral service for beloved ancestor at Pleasant Ridge church
Forty nine great grandchildren attended the funeral held at 1 o clock Thursday afternoon from the deceased’s residence to Pleasant Ridge Lutheran church. Rev Henry Markworth officiated the service and interment followed in Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge Lutheran Church
Hev
Henry Markworth
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Army Deserter Is Arrested Near City
Sheriff Jones and Deputy Fresen arrested John Nieschwitz at the Bour residence east of the city on a charge of being a deserter from the United States army. Nieschwitz, son of August and Mrs. Nieschwitz, formerly of the city, had been using the name John P. Vanner and enlisted in the Eleventh Company Coast Artillery. He deserted in April 1907 during a transfer at Key West and Fort Schuyler. He admitted desertion and was jailed, then sent to Jefferson Barracks for military officials. He faces about eighteen months more imprisonment plus his regular term. Sheriff Jones earns a $50 government reward for the capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
August Fresen
Edwardsville
John Nieschwitz
Bour
United States Army
Nieschwitz
August Nieschwitz
John P. Vanner
Coast Artillery
Key West
Fla
Fort Schuyler
N. Y
Madison
Sheriff Jones
Jefferson Barracks
Niesehwitz
Miners election held by Local 691 United Mine Workers
Local 691 United Mine Workers held a hall election in the Central building Tuesday afternoon to 6 o’clock to choose national officers. Total ballots 341. John Mitchell led the delegates contest with 243 votes, while seven others ranged from 166 to 133. general results not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers ‘of America
the Lewis
Bridgeport
John HU
Walker
Danville
Vane Hom
Terre Haute
Joseph Pope
Belleville
Albert Nenutgling
Glen Carben
Yarry Baker
Centerville
Aml
John Massop
North Lawrence
Wm. Young
Ehrenfield
Arthur Blakely
Bonanza
Ark
Wao
John Mitchell
Spring Valley
Fire at John Riebaold residence quickly controlled
A blaze at John Riebaold’s home, caused by a defective flue, was discovered early and did minor damage after flames breached the roof. The fire was extinguished promptly and doctors in Ethics and St Jacob were consulted. Both physicians hope for the patient’s recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Riebaold
St. Jacob Hast Cvening
Court House Items Courthouse jury panel and court actions detailed
A court report lists an additional panel of petit jurors for the circuit court with names and hometowns. It also details recent circuit court dispositions including verdicts for the Polar Wavelee Co. vs. Alton Humane Society, damages for Sarah Wooledge vs. Fast St. Louis & Suburban, and various other cases, dismissals, appeals, and criminal outcomes. New cases include forcible entry, divorce actions, and other matters, with proceedings continuing in several entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petit Jurors
M. J. Schott
Helvetia
Otto Augustine
Saline
Thomas Farrell
Lees
Albert DeFries
New Douglas
Mat Juda
St. Jacob
A. M. Harris
Alhambra
Louis Schapper
Olive
Mike Loayct
Jarvis
Edward Huneche
Pin Oak
August H. Ohm
Hamel
C. F. Wilhelm
Omphghent
J. P. Sweitzer
Collinsvile
C. H. Hurlbrink
Edwardsville
Robert West
Ft. Russell
W. F. Dustmann
Moro
Wm. Wetzel
Nameoki
Louis Buenger
Chouteau
Wm. Wickenhouser
Woodriver
Chas. Brueggemann
Fosterburg
Edward Lassburg
Alton
Joseph Chambers
Golfrey
Polar Wavelee Co
Alton Humane Society
Sarah Wooledge
Fast St. Louis & Suburban
Brown Machinery Co
BR. A
George T. Shaw
James Mintz
James Davis
Costa
Fleming N. Stafford
Nole
Xenuty
Charles Robinson
Davis Samtencd
Monus Aml
Mattie Abbott
Selma Abbott
Clyde Hensley
Julia Hensley
Delia Rodgers
Wm. Rodgers
Pleasant Socials Honor Birthdays and New Year's Hop
A social gathering at Miss Jessie Harvey's home celebrated her birthday with a small party and games. Attendees included Louis Torrence East St. Louis and several local families. Another reunion at Pin Oak township featured dinner and relations from Bardelmeier and Schramm households. The Flite Dancing Club announced a New Year’s Eve social at Braner's hall with Prof. Fern’s orchestra and a prize waltz.
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Jessie Harvey
Louis Torrence
East St. Louis
W. Montodth
Thomas Henretty
Robt. Bain
Joe and
Orrene
Libbie Avis
Fanny Cramer
Cora Riggin
Flite
Braner
Prof
Fern
Pix
Visitors and guests travel through Collinsville area
Personal Paragrapha J N Jarvis visited Collinsville Thursday. Capt T W Gook shifted business at Edwardsville Thursday. AL Richter of Collinsville township was in town Wednesday. Rawson, former resident of Wallace Idaho, visited Miss Genevieve Jarvis. Miss Grace Geers joined Mr and Mrs McS Geers in Edwardsville Thursday. Stientians of St Louis were Bombay guests of J T Stivenhans family. Mr and Mrs Eberhardt Kase of Marine visited daughter Mrs Edward May Wednesday. Mrs C S Smith went to Collinsville Thursday to see daughter Mrs Francis Lewis. Mrs Julius Veter and sister Miss Lillian Bark stayed with Mr and Mrs Peter Bernhardt in Edwardsville Thursday. Mrs Gr de Taylor and daughter Miss Bessie with grandson Master Dudley visited St Louis Thursday. Mrs Charles Watt of Collinsville spent days with her parents. Mrs Elizabeth Dixon and Miss Barbara Leidel of Greenville were Sunday guests of F O Lined and family. Joseph J Yarding, ex mine manager, visited from East St. Louis Thursday. Fred Dierking accompanied by…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Jarvis
Collinsville
T. W. Gook
Edwardsville
AL @ Richter
Collinsville Township
Rawson
Sir Pronty
Wallace
Idaho
Genevieve Jarvis
Grace Geers
Tend Mars
McS. Geers
Edwardsvilly
Stientians
Gr. de Taylor
Bessie
Dudley
St. Louis
Charles Watt
C. B. Kimberlin
Elizabeth Dixon
Barbara Leidel
Greenville
F. O
Joseph J. Yarding
Brookside
East St. Louis
Fred Dierking
Letters to Santa Claus Open for The Call Readers
In response to The Call’s appeal, young readers may send letters to Santa Claus for publication in the next four weeks. There is no cost, space will be limited, and letters should be typed or neatly written, signed, and include the writer’s address. Send early to ensure insertion.
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Ofer
Santa Claus
Santa
Social notes from Troy and Edwardsville visits
Friends traveled from St Louis to spend a day with August Dierking’s family. Mr and Mrs Wm Hollis of Madison visited Troy guests of J C Hollis. Mrs Mattie Whybrew returned to Jonesboro Ind after days with her uncle and aunt T A Riggin. Mrs E H Schwarz and Miss Elizabeth Barnsback of Edwardsville were guests of the Donoho family. Edwardsville residents attended the funeral of Amelia M Miller including Mrs Charles Miller and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
August Dierking
Wm. BE. Hollis
Madison
Troy
J. C. Hollis
Mattie Whybrew
Jonesboro
Ind
T. A. Riggin
E. H. Schwarz
Elizabeth Barnsback
Edwardsville
E. & Donoho
Amelia M. Miller
Charles Miller
Mary Miller
J. H. Wollerinck
Thomas Williamson
Hardy
Among Church and Society in Troy Area News
The Alton Presbytery met Monday in Alton. Mrs. Thomas McAdoo hosts the Troy Cemetery Mite Society this afternoon. YWCA meetings and church services are noted for upcoming dates. German Evangelical church dedication in Collinsville is announced with Rev Mittendorf and Rev Bahneen attending. Funeral of Mrs. Elam Faires referenced. Rev Sweeney linked to St. Jacob and Summerfield. A local butcher’s note appears and classified ad mentions The Call listing. A public opera event titled Woman's Honor is scheduled for Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Belleville
Lebanon
Evan Prelieat
Collinsville
F. H. Bahneen
Norrow
BR. i Mittendorf
Neway Notes and Gossip From The Call Items
Brief items from The Call include Du Bois Stock Company at the opera house Monday night, a Christmas booklet promotion, price cuts on items at The Racket, a land plat filing in Troy, and a pill advertised as a quick kidney aid. Also notes on the Helubacher Forge resuming operations in Granite City, local jury pool, an incorporation grant for Luce Arcama Masonic Itabiank, and a staged show by the Bois Stock Company with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Kuennemann
Edwardsville
King
Kingston
Rose Riebold Wos
Rieder
Stanley Stock Company
Helubacher Forge
Granite City
James Matthews
Henry G. Schaettle
Horace H. Leak
John Schuch
CoMinevile
Hartley Lanham
Dégenswl
Collinsville Township
James Porter
J. H. Pratt
Pan Qik
Lucins Rodest
St. Jacob
Nanny Brandes
Marine
August Overbeck
Lebretia
Luce Arcamia Masonic Itabiank
Collinsville O
James A. Rose
Springfield
John F. Viena
G. Vacca
Joseph Puskay
In Bois Stock Company
Riedes Opera House
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Oaklawn
Henry Kuhlmann
National Organization
Kingaton
Oetripod
Circuit Court
New
W. C. Hughea
Henry D. Harles
Luly F. Manion
John T. Manion
Diverca
Mary Anderson
Thomas Anderson
Isabelle Brandenberger
Wr. Brandenberger
F. E. Frickenstein
Pin Oak Township
Miceel Minnie Knecht
Lena Weasel
Clara Kramer
Louise Bardelmeier
Walter Bardelmeier
Henry Bardelmeier and Sons
Mot
Joseph Schramm
Charles Metzger
M Elam Fairen
N. C. Saweeney
M. FE
Summerfield
Elam Paires
Breese
Hope Hai
Opera House
Thasely
Neway
Wond
Lafayette T. Walker
South
Kentucky
Colliville
Attor
J. A. Yates
Hoeltmann
Busineda ” Villa
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