Mennerichs Arrested in Confederate Note Counterfeit Ring
Beville area officers seized a counterfeit operation run by Henry Mennerich and his son Arthur, aided by Belleville and Collinsville associates. Clipped 5 and 10 dollar Confederate note numbers were pasted onto genuine bills. Dozens of victims across Illinois towns, including Edwardsville and East St Louis, reported counterfeit bills. Arthur confessed receiving the bill from his Collinsville brother. both men were jailed in East St Louis to await federal grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Metindrich
Herich
Edwardsville
Jerseyville
East St. Louis
Maryville
Arthur Mennerich
St. Louia
Franklin Avenue
Collinsville
Mennerich
St. Boula
Mepnericha
Troy
Apending
Calabooae
Féderal Grand Jury
Prospectus features former Trojan in Pine Bluff edition
A historical sketch highlights Alex A LeLaurin once of Troy now in the foundry industry in Pine Bluff Arkansas. The feature profiles his life from early youth through 1848 influences and the growth of a family business, tracing his career and regional impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micacl
Pine Bluff
Ark
Alex. A. LeLaurin
Troy
Anél
LeLaurin
McA
Abd
Malte Mae
Aneer
Sour
Aes
Wau
Death of Dr Benjamin F Stevens of St Jacob
Dr Benjamin F Stevens, 74, longtime St Jacob physician and Civil War veteran, died at his home last Saturday morning after years of age-related decline. Born November 7, 1831 in Bangor Maine, he moved to Illinois, married Nancy Anderson in 1866, and leaves five children, two brothers, one sister, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday at St Jacob M E church with burial at Augusta cemetery near Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Stevens
St. Jacob
Stevens
Bangor
Maine
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Montgomery County
Co. D
Nancy Anderson
Mary E
N. D Sweeney
Kinmundy
Horace
James M
Lillie
Nellie
George W
Walter Stevens
Amelia Ralph
Girard
Kan
St. Jacob M. E. Church
J. W. Britton
Augusta Cemetery
Troy
Mary Metzger Dies in St Louis Tuberculosis Claim
Remains of Mrs Mary MacMahan Metzger formerly of this township were brought to Troy for burial beside her husband Charles Metzger who died in 1880. She was 18 years 8 months and died in St Louis from tuberculosis after living there in recent years. Funeral in Collingville with local relatives attending. Also notice of Viola McDaniels death from croup at age 5 years 10 months and 21 days, funeral at Collinsville M E Church. Public notices include an advertisement for Kodal Dyespepsia Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary MacMahan | Metzger
St. Louis
Troy
City
Isaac McMahan
Charles Metzger
Mary
Collineville
Crane
Viola
J. W. McDaniels
Croup
Dan Tarntine
Collingville
Collnsville
Tirntine
M. E. Church
Emil Droll
John Peldmeier
St Louis
Valentine Liebler
St. Jacob
Charles E. McKittrick
Edwardaville
Wm. H. Vetter
J. W. Daniels
Greenville
F. E. ‘Linder
Ann. L. Hagley
Springfield
Chicago
J. R. Ward
Hiram
Collinsville
Sam E. McKittrick
Edwardsville
Wm. Schultze
Jacob Spohr
Misa Mabel Jarvis
F. W. Seele
David Houston
Maryville
Pearl Sackett
Marine
Thomas G. Jarvi
E S. Donoho
E. A. Schwarz
Weddenlay
Misans Theresa
May Taylor
St. Louie
John W. Taylor
Charles
Kriger
Avin
Bightand
Court House Items in Circuit and Probate Courts
Proceedings list real estate transfers and marriages. Circuit Court dispositions include divorces, foreclosures, injunctions, and damages awards. New cases feature suits against Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co. and Chicago firms, with numerous divorce decrees and alimony rulings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hamposerman
S. Wabash Ry. Co
Nicholaa Thil
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Harry M. Enos
Lula Enos
Elizabeth L. Johnson
G. W. Allen
Maria £. Wattersos
J. P. Lehnert
Lovisa M. Williams
A. C. Williams
Ernst H. Schultz
Rena E. Schultz
C. B. Suppiger
van E. Cuddy
Annie Bone
A. F. Bone
A. J. Baierlein
Asphalt & Granitoid Construction Co
Wagner Brewing Co
Jeasle M. Hinkle
Charlee Waggoner
Manter
Edwardaville
Litchfeld & Madison Ry. Co
Litchfield
Maggie Johnaon
Joseph Johnson
Swift
Chicago & Alton Ry. Co
Demetr Slata
Carrie Delany
David Weisenberger
American Steel Foundries Co
Ivab I
Chezem
James M
Oratrix
Elijah Wise
George Redhaave
National’ Enameling & Stamping Co
Artie M. Reeves
Samuel T.reeves
Beasle Clark
Uaband
Social and Personal Happenings in Troy and St Jacob
Local society notes describe a Presbyterian church fair in the church basement with oysters coffee cake and sandwiches boosting the takings. Moonstone Chapter Eastern Star members attended an initiation in St Jacob followed by a banquet. Haber Exdaon Company showed moving pictures at Riegers with high praise for realism. Several marriages birthdays and visits across St Jacob Edwardville and Troy are noted along with a New Year ball planned by U M W A band at Rieder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Merry Workers’ ‘Society
Haber- Exdaon Company
Rieder
Opera House
Troy
Community updates from St Jacob area events
Local residents attended a church gathering at St Jacob Jaast and a funeral for Dr B F Stevens. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ganedy, Mr and Mrs Liebler, Prof J F Thureton, and Mrs Margaret Rawson. George Riebold, now in Embree, Iowa, visited home folks and spoke on stock raising success. A masque ball drew Troy attendees and John Riggin returned from St Louis for recovery follow up with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Margaret Rawson
Misa I
Mills
M. Whaton
George Riebold
Troy
Embree
Riebold
Marine Telegram
Tom Jarvis
Adam Volker
May Taylor
Alexander Scott
Charlie Krieger
Lawrence Snodgrass
Gustave Vetter
Awretce Doyle
James Hubbie
John Riggin
St. Louis
Wm. Collins
John
Church and Society Updates in Belleville and Nearby
Peter Grieves moves his church membership to Troy. Rev J W Britton holds Christmas services at Belleville M E and Mt Zion. Rev H W Marshall misses Jerseyville call due to illness. Prof E Krieger to lead St Pauls parochial school. Epworth League officers elected for January to June. St Pauls Lutheran announces holiday services from Dec 24 to Dec 26 including morning preparatory services and Christmas programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Grieves
Belleville M. E
Troy
J. W. Britton
M. E
Mt. Zion M. E
H. W. Marshall
Lebanon
Presbyterian Church
Jerseyville
Thomas Marshall
Epworth League
George C. Ritcher
Lucretia Boston
Elizabeth Shadwick
Bessie Davy
Nellie Dunstan
Clara Boston
Mamie Lewis
Martin Datb
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mt Zion Church Notes and Epworth League officers
Misses Ellen Jennie Marie Lloyd and Frances Myrtle Harris joined Mt Zion M E Church. Epworth League elected six month officers Wilbur Morriss president Nellie Geratenecker 1st vice Marion Hall 2nd vice Emma Hall 3rd vice Seth Webber 4th vice. League meets Fridays for devotional exercises and Bible reading. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised for skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Zion
Ellen
Jennie and
Marie Lloyd
Frances
Myrtle Harris
Mt. Zion M.E
Epworth League
Mt. Zion M. E
Wilbur Morriss
Nellie Geratenecker
Marion Hall
Emma Hall
Seth Webber
Dan F Pec er N Post-Diepateh. laily: Postoffice close on Christmas day
Daily items note that the postoffice will close Christmas day and reopen 5 to 6 pm. Local notices mention eye exams by Sallee optician, farm incidents in Pin Oak township, and various real estate transfers. Also included are community events at Rieder's opera house and Dr Salle’s upcoming day at the Baird hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann’s
Post-Diepateh
Sallee
Optician
Dan Strassen
Residi
Thia City
Pin Oak Township
M Sidney. Smith
South Pratt
Smith
Oklahoma
McCray-Dewey Dramatic Club
Rieder
Opera
Jacob Spohr
St. Jacob
Franz J. Welte
Wesley Tarvin
Troy
Tin Cat
Kennedys
S. Kingston
Brevi
James E. Hindmarch
Mill
Salle’e Day
Baird Hotel
Highland
Edwardsville
Fred Campbell
Chancel
Sarah Danstas
Silas Shadwick
Wm. H. Wid
G.M. Faronworth
Wm. H. Wild
FL W. Brantz
FL W. Zander
J. E Maraty
S. S. Avis
John Feldmeier
W. C. Kriege
Feldmeier
Valie Spies Milling
Col. Grain
L. A. Adler
St. Jacot
Illinois Central
Chicago
Mont
Yar Glen Carbon
I Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mennerion
Rand
Soi
Qurrency
Bwiuif Mogesinn
A. A. LeLaurin
B.F. Stevens
Mary Metzger
Homans
Cieil
Troy Cemetery
Cingeton
Circuit Court
Joba
Moonstone Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Commercial Hotel
H. A. Canedy
Amelia Miller
Edward
PF. W. Zanders
Jane—Montgomery
Mias Ida
Rene Handrich
George McKee Parkinson
Anna Handrich
George W. Parkinson
Xarvida
Thomas Orchestra
Abbe I J
Madison
Church and Society
DeWitt
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