Will of late Jacob Spohn probate in Edwardsville
The last will of Jacob Spohn of St. Jacob was admitted to probate by Judge Crossman in Edwardsville. Urban Spohn, the son, is named beneficiary but may not receive the legacy unless conditions are met as funds stay on deposit $725 at the State Bank of St. Jacob until he is too old to work or disabled. Executor is Jacob Schlaefer of Pocahontas. witnesses John Frey and Henry Peters. Spohn, Civil War veteran, died at Altenheim Highland after years at the Soldiers’ Home in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Spohn
St. Jacob
Crossman
Edwardsville
Urban Spohn
State Bank of
Jacob Schlaefer
Pocahontas
John Frey
Henry Peters
Quincy
Altenheim
Highland
Constipation Causes Bad Skin Claim in Ad
An advertising blurb links dull pimples to sluggish bowels and overloaded intestines. It urges readers to cure the condition with a bottle sold at druggists for 25 cents.
Court house transfers outline multiple property deeds
August Mombert to Fred Forcade and others convert parcels in Granite City and Edwardsville for sums including 3100 and 62000. Transactions list trusteeship transfers to J H Crowder and others in Nameoki and Wood River areas with varied lots, blocks, and additions across Alton Collinsville Benbow Maryville P.O. districts.
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Mombert
Fred Forcade
J. H. Crowder
McKinley Place
Nameoki Township
Frank Polesinsky
D. A. Wyckoff
Benbow Reserve
Benbow City
Alton Ger
A. Ass'n
John Snyder
Smith’s
Alton
Frank du
Marriage Licenses Passed in Several Localities
Marriage licenses issued to Wm Schmidt 22 Highland Maggie Clementz 19 Highland Bernard Klaesner 21 St Louis Mary Schremp 19 St Louis Peter Guadino 25 Bald Mary Peraiotti 18 Glen Carbon Gus Gabriel 21 Livingston Clara Ruhl 18 Beald Fred Schwartz 42 St Louis Elizabeth Cummings 37 St Louis Oliver H Ramseger 24 Granite City Margaret C Sager 16 Granite City John M Lair 22 Venice Lille A Crabtree 26 Venice Jas V Hecker 34 Dayton QO Carrie Rushing 31 Clay Ky W F Daniels 18 St Jacob Rosa Kehrli 17 Highland JI
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Schmidt
Highland
Maggie Clementz
Bernard Klaesner
St. Louis
Mary Schremp
Peter Guadino
Bald Mary Peraiotti
Glen Carbon Gus Gabriel
Livingston
Clara Ruhl
Beald Fred Schwartz
Elizabeth Cummings
Oliver H. Ramseger
Granite City
Margaret C. Sager
John M. Lair
Venice
Lille
A. Crabtree
Jas
V. Hecker
Dayton, QO
Carrie Rushing
Clay
W. F. Daniels
St. Jacob
Rosa Kehrli
Community Nurse Fund Appeal For County Health
Report highlights annual spending for food medicine and relief due to unsanitary conditions in schools and homes, urging half the cost to fix issues. Mrs M A Herrick RN appeals to Southern Illinois residents to fund Red Cross seals for next year’s nurse, praising community cooperation and faith in divine blessing.
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Gor
Illinois
Red Cross
Fiegenblum
M. A. Herrick
R. N
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Promises Fast Cold Relief
An old fashioned drugstore ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a remedy for colds with soothing pine balsams antiseptic and laxative properties. The offer urges readers not to let a cold linger and promotes a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Dr King
Five-Pound Fruit Cake Offered for Bread Label Drive
Mrs Mary K. Riebold invites Housewives of Troy and vicinity to bring the largest collection of bread labels by December 23 for a five-pound fruit cake prize. W. W. Meiners' Quality Shoe Store mentions a profit sharing certificate on another page.
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Troy
Mary K. Riebold
W. W. Meiners
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H. F. Rucker
Rosecomb
Rhodes Island
A. S
Herman Schlaefer
Theo. Gebauer
City of
Fred H. Garnet
Julius DeVries
L. Co. Smith
John F. Deimling
John J. Schmidt
Henry Riebold
Val
Mersinger
Emil Steinmeyer
George P. Loyer
Andrew Hoenig
George Dollinger
Joseph Schwartz
John Bugger
Phil
August Minier Clem Talleur, Jr
Co. C. Sherry George Anderson
John Shgheac Hamptésm, Chris
James H. Smith
Walter Prott
Wesley Smith
John Witsche
August Prott
James Giger
Edward Rucker
Ed Hunsche
Yvanaersignen
Charles Knecht
Liebmann
Pry
Richard Schmalz
Henry Kurtz
David Klingel
Henry. Kipp
Fred Engeling
Geo. C, Rinkel
F. W. Langewisch
Moritz Wendler
H. L. Schmidt
John Kirsch
Wm, Kiostermeyer
Fred Tegtmeier
Wm. Frickenstein
A. F. Schurmann
Henry Pratt
Herman Schramm
Joseph Hess
Alois Noeltner
Fred Weber, Jr
Leo Suter
James Turner
Mrs. L. Gindler
John Miller Hackmann Bros
Henry Vorderhage
Reker Bros
George
Henry Knecht
Henry Busse
Lee Whiteside
Wm. Bohm
Eugene Riggin
F. H. Kuethe, Jr
Charles Helmich
Barney Porter
John Cline
H. Engeling
Ernest Steinhage Ed J. Miller
Benj. F. Zenk
R. Mick C. W. Bangert
Nic Warner
Louis A. Sudhoff
August May
Wm. Nol
John Langenwalter
F. J. Noll
Edw
F. Pratt
Alfred Riggin
Lloyd Cline
George W. Flath
H. F. Dankenbring
Fred Schon
George T. Eckert
Superior
Best Graham
Pearl White
Pathe’s Star
J. R. Ward
Florist
W. M. Dulany
Mike Adzmia
Penning
Wood River
N. O. Nelson
N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co
R. van Hyning
Leclaire
J. H. Chessen
J. C. Runzi Et al
Riverview
Alton Germania B. & L. Ass
W. E. Sheff
O. M. Adams
Wm. A. Schaefer
Aug. Harpowicz
East Madison
August Harpowicz
John Kula
Emil Genart
J. Thomas
Granite & St. Louis Traction Co
L.C. Penningroth
W. R. Pemmis
Bik
Walter W. Meiners
Quality Shoe
J Aallen
H. T. Sims
Jon
Highland Brewing CO
Hilnols
Pathe
Pauline
Sheldon Lewis
Creighton Hale
Claw
Opera House
Pathe Company
House Peters
Cleo Madison
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