Gage 1 Continues as Gavrilovich Case Delayed Again
Nikola Gavrilovich the Madison wife slayer remains untried as Judge Hadley grants a continuance to the January term over service concerns. Defense argues improper notice. long case history noted with two prior death sentences and repeated new trials. Names of district attorneys and locales listed as case moves to January term.
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Nikola Gavrievich
Madison
Circuit Court
W. B. Hadley
Hadley
C. C. Ellison
Granite City
Gavrilovich
Supreme Court
Madison County
State Miners Election Returns Show Frank Farrington Elected
The Illinois Mine Workers election held December 8 produced an unofficial result from Springfield. The canvass, due to finish by Wednesday, declares Frank Farrington elected as state president by about 900 votes, with John Zimmerman as vice president and Frank Hefferely as secretary treasurer among others. Executive board members named include Mitchell Pietrak in the first district and Pio Franoky in the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Mine Workers
Springfield
Frank Farrington
Adolph Germer
International Board
John Zimmerman
Frank Hefferely
Collinsville
Duncan McDonald
Mitchell Pietrak
Oglesby
Pio Franoky
Spring
Held Up On The Car Line By A Highwayman
James Matthews a well known farmer living at the Troy road crossing on the Suburban line was robbed last Friday night after alighting from a car near the school house. A single highwayman demanded money and jewelry and threatened to cut Matthews throat as he rifled his pockets taking seven dollars a watch an empty pocketbook and a handkerchief before fleeing. Matthews notified Collinsville police.
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James Matthews
Troy Road
Matthews
Maryville
Collinsville
Call’s annual cup race to begin at midnight
In the rush before holidays The Call announces the annual cup race starting officially at midnight December 31. A silver engraved drinking cup will be awarded to the first child born in Troy in 1915. Get a program.
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Troy
Get the Hook feature debuts in The Call weekly
The Call launches a new strip comic titled Get the Hook, a stage parlance term for removing a performer from the show. The feature will run indefinitely and appears each week.
Nu bone corset agency run by Mrs Adella Hampton
A notable agency promotes the celebrated Nu bone made to measure corset by Mrs Adella Hampton. The advertisement emphasizes tailored fit and quality craftsmanship for fashionable wearers.
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Adella Hampton
Christmas Eve Services At Churches And Schools
Christmas eve services with treats drew good attendance at Lutheran German Evangelical Baptist and Methodist churches. Decorations lit up German churches as Christmas sermons were held morning and evening. Public and parochial schools plus McCray Dewey Academy held Christmas programs yesterday and adjourned to reopen January 4 with seasonally themed decorations.
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McCray-Dewey Academy
Christmas Treats Planned by Local Churches
Sunday school children of Saint's church will get a Christmas treat Sunday morning and a special song service. The Troy Civic League meets at the M E church next Monday evening with officer elections. Epworth League talks Sunday at 6 pm led by Miss Mary Evans. Ladies Aid at M E church meets with Mrs Kingston next Wednesday with officer elections. Presbyterian Sunday school annual treat Monday evening in church basement with songs and speeches.
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Saint’s Church
Troy Civic League
M.E. Church
Epworth League
Mary Evans
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Kingston
Presbyterian Sunday School
Petition for Conservator in Edwardsville Probate Court
In Edwardsville a probate court petition seeks a conservator for Joseph Kleisner of Collinsville ex executor of the Little Joe Yakutis estate. Bondsman L R Collins and Mrs Eden Com probst allege feeble mindedness drink addiction and spendthrift behavior. Kleisner fined for contempt and ordered to turn over about 2025.56. recently removed as executor with Henry C Gerke named Public Administrator. Bondsmen take interest as estate remains unsettled.
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Edwardsville
Joseph Kleisner
Collinsville
Little Joe" Yakutis
L. R. Collins
Eden Comprobst
Kleistner
Kleisner
Streuber
Henry C. Gerke
Weather Quiet and Cold With Santa's Stocking Aid
The forecast says generally fair and colder. A lighthearted note frames Santa's busy day in Troy as he helps fill stockings, describing the speaker at 4 pm this morning finishing the last one.
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Santa
Troy
Troy society notes entertainments at McCray-Dewey academy
A large crowd filled the McCray-Dewey academy for a Friday night program by academy students and guests featuring songs, piano duets, vocal solos, violin acts, and a book review. Other similar events are planned through the school year.
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Troy
McCray-Dewey Academy
Academy
Birthday surprise party for Mrs A May 38th
Mrs A May was surprised at home Tuesday evening by her Sunday school class for her 38th birthday. A table cloth was presented and guests enjoyed social diversions and refreshments before leaving late. Attendees included Prof. and Mrs M B Coker, Mr and Mrs Paul B Wild, Mary Thomas Adda Matthews Mary Evans Mabel Struckhoff Bess G Davy Robert Melvin Stock Kent Wild Wesley Pritchett James Evans Raymond Matthews Cecil Naylor.
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M. B. Coker
Paul B. Wild
Mary Thomas
Adda Matthews
Mary Evans
Mabel Struckhoff
Bess G. Davy
Robert
Melvin Stock
Kent Wild
Wesley Pritchett
James Evans
Raymond Matthews
Cecil Naylor
Christmas Wedding At Knecht Home
A Christmas wedding will be held today at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Knecht. Henry Knecht will wed Miss Bertha Steinha ge, sister of Mrs Knecht, with Rev. Martin Holz officiating. The ceremony has no attendants, only relatives and a few intimate friends will attend, followed by dinner. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E J Steinha ge, the groom son of the late Philip Knecht. they will reside on the old Knecht homestead north of Troy.
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Charles Knecht
Henry Knecht
Bertha Steinhage
Philip Knecht
Knecht
Troy
Mrs Wm Dettmar Mentioned In Personal Paragraphs
A brief note references Mrs William Dettmar in a collection of personal paragraphs. It highlights social context and community notices surrounding her name, with emphasis on local society events and affiliations.
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Wm. Dettmar
Miss Elfrieda Brede Injured in Collinsville Fall
Miss Elfrieda Brede, a teacher at the academy, fell on her way to the train at Collinsville early Monday, breaking two bones in her right wrist but ready for school work by Tuesday morning. Alma Gebauer led Monday duties as several were absent due to ice. A Christmas program was held yesterday afternoon. No school next week.
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Elfrieda Brede
Academy
Collinsville
Alma Gebauer
Mrs. Mary Deneen Dies at 79 in Chicago
Mrs. Mary F Deneen mother of former governor Charles O Deneen died Sunday at her Chicago home aged 79 Her remains were buried yesterday at Lebanon The story notes another death of Wm J Schafer a Fruit Station resident found dead in bed Sunday evening He had been ill prior to death
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Mary F. Deneen
Charles 8. Deneen
Chicago
Lebanon
Wm. J. Schafer
Fruit Station
For Sale Electric Belt Prevents Power Loss Belts
For sale an electric belt that preserves belts and prevents power loss while increasing power. Suitable in lots to fit a fine office setup. Includes options to tailor did not specify quantities or brand. seeks buyers needing improved belt performance.
Christmas Sale Ads and Local Family Notices
A fragmented local blurb highlights buyable piano gifts from James P. Shaffer and family news including a new baby for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mersinger Jr and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Gustave Vetter. Also mentions fresh market fish Fridays and an old health ad for Dr King’s Life Pills and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
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Gustave Vetter
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Mary
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Arthur A. Gornet
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Imogen
McCor
Paul Auwarter
Norma Stolte
Viola Morriss
Elizabeth Boott
Crorkin Mick
Helen Hamilton
Mayme Coons
Norma Stolteners
Elizabeth Scott
George C. Aydelott
St. Pauls Auditorium
Troy Lyceum’ Association
Aydelott
St. Louis
Arthur Taylor
P. J. Craney
Elizabeth Frangen
James Bone
Louise Burk
Helen Peter
A. R. Snodgrass
Robert Knoblock
Dan Porter
Kate Parker
Edw. R. Deimling
George
Ritcher
Alton
August Ritcher
Hattie
Annabelle Earle
East St. Louis
Sarah O'Connor
Hayes Pierpont
Charles McGeachin
Nokomis
J. Aaron Smith
State Normal School
Normal
Andreas Klein
Edw. H. Klein
Otto
Philadelphia
McCray-Dewey
George Wittmann
Chas. Schrameck
W. DL. Renfro
Hazel Morriss
Ignatius Riggin
Piatto
James P. Shaffer
Geffen
Charles Mersinger, Jr
Mersinger
Ethel Kimberlin
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