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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
5
The county coroner known as Tutui collapsed Wednesday morning from apoplexy at his home. He was 60, recognized as a longtime public figure and a leading local authority in death investigations.
The aged widow Hath Kirsch aged 74 years 4 months 6 days died of pneumonia. Funeral Sunday afternoon at the Blackjack Evangelical church with Rev H Steding officiating. Burial in Blackjack cemetery. She was born in Germany August 20 1895 and came to America at 18. Survived by seven sons and three daughters, thirty grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She lived with her youngest son Jacob since her husband's death in 1911. She was a member of the Black enman Evangelical church and beloved in the community.
The Hast St. Louis and Suburban Co announces Maryville to Edwards ville fare rising to 16 cents from 10. Collectors shift to School House Buck s and Cottonwood stations citing Public Utility Act violations and passenger discrimination. Distances: Collinsville to Maryville 39.1 miles. Maryville to Edwardaville 67.9 miles. Edwardaville calls it a business hit. Collinsville sees advantage for itself.
Rev J G Dee editor of the Lebanon Journal writes of his December 14 visit to Troy M E church. He remembers preaching there in 1878 and teaching a local school. He notes the growth from a 500 population town to a thrifty city of 1500 to 2000 and praises pastor Clark Yost and local hospitality from Frank Cramer.
Clank Bros of Philadelphia announce a reorganization of the East St. Louis and Suburban electric system with $100,000 in improvements. The firm, now organized under New Jersey law, will reorganize under Maine law amid recent New Jersey legislation. Current capital stock totals include $7,000,000 in 5 percent cumulative preferred and $7,000,000 in common stock. new capitalization features $2,000,000 in 6 percent convertible bonds, $6,000,000 in preferred stock, and $6,900,000 in common stock. Haynes, vice president, speaks for state authority.
Zeph J Montgomery eldest son of the late Nelson Montgomery and brother of Mrs John F Jervin Troy died at 1908 Bacon street St Louis after a months long kidney ailment. Funeral at family home then Edwardsville and Oaklawn cemetery. Survivors include five children from first marriage and three sisters and one brother. Also notes Amelia Druessel wed Amos Hayes in Blackjack community with reception and new residence, and a Presbyterian Christmas party and New Year ball with Kreider orchestra announced for local events.
Edwardsville twenty year old Carl Ferguson was arrested Tuesday on nine warrants sworn by Assistant State's Attorney BR W Gustin of East St Louis. He is charged in complicity with the death of Clara Fenves, an Edwardville girl who died in East St Louis last week after an illegal operation performed by Dr Samuel R Harwood of East St Louis.
Ed Strackhoff visited Collinsville on Tuesday while Miss Viola Watt also visited the town Tuesday. Mrs. Robert Winter spent Monday in St. Louis and Miss Grace Horsley waited in Collinsville Monday. Mrs. Wm Preston joined Saturday citygoers and Miss Libbie Avis was in St. Louis Monday. D Coons made a business trip to Collingville Tuesday afternoon and Me Wm Beutel with Mary Peters spent Friday in Bt. Louis.
Local residents and relatives from Troy Collinsville and nearby towns spent Christmas visiting family members in St Louis and East St Louis. Among travelers were Mr. and Mrs. John Strain and daughter, Rev and Mrs Holz, Misses Louise Burk and Helen Peter, and many others visiting from Alma St Jacob Edwardsville and Danville to name a few. Several plan trips to Breese and Chicago during the holidays.
Court notes list recent circuit court dispositions including verdicts and new appeals. Dockets show divorces, bankrupts, and property matters, with probate filings detailing claims, inventories, final reports, and letters of administration issued or continued.
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