Death Claims Two In Township Community
Two local deaths are reported. Louis Gindler, 48, of three miles west of St. Jacob, died suddenly of heart failure after a weeklong illness with double pneumonia. Survived by wife Anna Langenwalter and six children, four brothers, three sisters, and several inlaws. Funeral at St. Jacob German Evangelical Church with Marine Woodmen involvement. Also Pina Viola Mills, 33, of Spring Valley, died Thursday night of consumption after grippe onset in January. Funeral at W S Hall residence and Watt cemetery, with present family mourners and neighbors noting her quiet character. Survived by father G W Mills, three sisters, three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Gindler
St. Jacob
Henry Gindler
Blackjack
Anna Langenwalter
Mary Ricb
O'Fallon
Charles
William
Julius Gindler
Julius Barth
Lena Kalina
Collinsville
Gindler
Marine Camp
Woodmen
Pina Viola Mills
G. W
Catherine Mills
W. S. Hall
Spring Valley
W.S. Hall
N. D. Sweeny
Watt
Julia
Mary
Jacob Teter
Maggie
Ezra Walker
Robert
George Mills
Forestera of America Forms Local Court in Troy
Forestera of America, a fraternal beneficiary group, established Forestera Court No. 65 in Troy last evening at Brauer's Sal. About fifty charter members attended with officials J Donna of Braidwood and Wim Hail of Virden present. James Tarro named local ranger to organize. charter open for new members at the original fee. First officers elected include Thomas Ronchetto as chief ranger and Jos. Willian as substitute chief ranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestera of America
Brauer’s Sal
J. Donna
Braidwood
Hii- Hols
Wim, Hail
Virden
Theresters of America
Ean Cs
Cen
Lit
James Tarro
Thomas Ronchetto
Jos. Willian
Jas
Uncle Josh Wise Says Time in Coming Fades Hope
A fragmented speech fragment references fate and heaven as time approaches, with phrases about morning to night and a portent of changing luck. The text presents a garbled admonition on nearing destiny and moral consequence.
Amity Camp No 1724 to Install Officers Next Thursday
Amity Camp No 1724 Modern Woodmen of America will install officers for the ensuing year next Thursday evening. Names include Robert Holliday V C L W Sandles W A Harry Cooper E B W J Vetter clerk George Goetz escort Fred Schuler sentry Ed J Miller watchman R L Dawson and John Bohnenstiehl managers Dr C E Molden camp physician. Also Troy Lodge No 588 A F and A M installed a new roster led by H A Canedy W M James Rawson S W E J Miller J W W J Vetter treasurer Fred Campbell secretary P M Davidson S D R C Morriss J D Peter Grieve S S August Droll J S T H Bell Tyler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity Camp No
Modern Woodmen of America
Robert Holliday
V. C
L. W. Sandles
W. A
Harry Cooper
E. B
W. J. Vetter
George Goetz
Fred Schuler
Ed J. Miller
R. L. Dawson
John Bohnenstiehl
C. E. Molden
Troy Lodge No. 588
A. F
A. M
H. A. Canedy
W. M
Jas. Rawson
S. W
E. J. Miller
J. W
Fred Campbell
P. M. Davidson
R. C. Morriss
J. D
Peter Grieve
S. S
August Droll
J. S
T. H. Bell
Tyler
Mitchell Invalid For Life From UMWA President
A St Louis Republic dispatch from Indianapolis December 25 notes John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, bedridden but reading messages of support during Christmas. He plans to visit Spring Valley, Illinois, but remains an invalid. Mitchell left for Chicago December 27 to join his wife and brother en route to Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Vice President T L Lewis appears set to win the presidency to succeed Mitchell, who resigned due to ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Spring Valley
Ill
Mitchell
Far Springs
Ind
United Mine Workers
Chicago
Excelsior Springs
Lewis
Wheeling
W. Va
United States
T. L. Lewis
Ohio
Greenville
F. E. Linder
Troy
Louisa Daniels
Earl W. Dondis
University of Illinois At Champaign
Edwardsville
EB. S. Donoho
Sixto Maceda
Normal
J. Aaron Smith
Whittier High School
Los Angeles
University of Chicago
Philippines
Islands
Macedo
Among Church and Society Meeting and Services listed
Church and community items note a Tuesday evening church meeting after Epworth League at 7 30. Catholic St Joseph s Society to receive holy communion Wednesday at 9 30 led by Rev A Weinecke. Sylvester Eve services Tuesday 7 and New Year services Wednesday 10. St Paul s Evangelical Lutheran also hosts Eve and New Year services with Rev Martin Daib. Congregational meeting and officer election set for Wednesday at 2. A grocery ad urges Foley s Kidney Remedy by S Kingston. Wm Gindler and sister visit from Collinaville to spend Christmas day with relatives then go to St Jacob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Watch
M. E
F. H. Mittendorf
Martin Daib
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Wm. Gindler
Julius Barth
Collinaville
St. Jacob
Social and Personal News of Holidays in Troy area
Christmas exercises at the public school featured a fruit shower for Prof. H F Thurston and a handkerchief shower for Miss I J Mills. Students at McCray Dewey academy held a literary entertainment. A large list of local visitors and guests from Edwardsville to St Louis filled holiday pages with dinners and church events. A marriage in St Louis linked Miss Sadie Elizabeth Hobson to James Garfield Caldwell with plans to settle in Dallas. Masquerade ball planned for New Year’s Eve at Braner’s hall with Thomas orchestra and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Thurston
I. J. Mills
McCray-Dewey Academy
Sadie Elizabeth Hobson
Edwardsville
James Garfield Caldwell
Leclaire
St. Louis
St. Andrew's Church
John Darris
Troy
Dallas
Tex
Braner’s Hall
Thomas Orchestra
Important Notice on 1908 Postal Rule for Subscriptions
On January 1 1908 a new postal ruling will stop second class mail for newspapers with overdue subscriptions. If a weekly paper is more than one year in arrears the publisher must affix one cent stamps per four ounces. The Call cannot extend credit beyond one year to retain second class status and delinquent holders will have their papers stopped after this issue. Readers must settle promptly or accounts will be turned to collectors.
Court House Items Court and probate court notes
Circuit and Probate Courts list petit jurors for service starting January 14. Names span multiple towns and include Allison Clark, William Sido, John Ernat Jr, Edwardavillés H. G. Gaskill, and many more. The circuit court adjourned for the holiday with Judge Moore returning home. reconvening may wait until the January terme. Cases disposed include several libel, assumpsit, and damages actions. new filings cover divorces, partitions, and miscellaneous suits. Probate proceedings note inventory approvals and adjournment dates. adoptions and final reports listed with hearing dates. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Clark
Wm. Sido
John Ernat, Jr
Andrew Gillig
Edwardavillés
H. G. Gaskill
Wm. Brightman
Whiteman Hanvey
Collinsville
R. F. Seeley
George Volz
Thomas Kehoe
Henry Theile
Jacob Fiori
Alton
John Little
R. Burgess
George Ryam
Andrew McDowell
Venice
Delmer Grider
Henry Kramer
Naorobi
George Tolle
Edward Hagser
Godfrey
Charles Willman
Lees
Fred Louner
F. Boeschenateis
Helvetia
Henry Schoeneweg
Omphyhent
George Bicklein
Tony Gindler
Marine
Chris. Picker
W. H. Dently
Woodriver
Henry Hoe
Saline
Chris. Dietzel
Maro
Charles T. Moore
B. R. Burroughs
Nashville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mise’ Pina V. Mills
Foresters’ Court For
Josh Wise
Ciming
Mine Workers
Foley
Kingston
Drugglar
Charles Rangers
Pin Oak Township
F. A. Mittendorf
George Dressel
Valentine Ortwein
Mattie Klingle
Peter Herrin
Ophelia S. Mitchell
Louisville
B. L. Stuart
I. W. Cook
St. Louie
James Rodgers
Belleville
Nellie Rieder
Jake Jarvis
John H. Healey
Old Ripley
John Fife
Maynard Joseph
Pocahontas
Dave Davis
Wm. Healey
Garnet
W. W. Carson
James E. Hindmarch
Martin Keck
Herman “Ehmeier
Arthur Lewis
Chas
Minnie
Annie Riggin
Hartley
H. W. Earle
East St. Louis
James A. Porter
Harry Kennedy
Lon Granton
E F. Saver
Thomas Millett, Jr
Mildred
Henry J. Leuth
Little
Wm. Hollis
Madison
J. C. Hollis
Enly F. Tilley
Will
Tohnson City
Mary E. Moore
Henry H. Wood
Stella Howard
Glen Carbon
F. W. Stienhans
Augusta
Lydia
Geo. Stienhans
Wm. Mittendorf
Union
F.H. Mittendorf
F. B. Sauer
Efingham
A. J. Platt
I. W. Rawlson
Albert Kleist
Mt. Olive
Theodore
Kleist
John ¥. Deimling
John Feldmeier
Deimling
Mark Mitchell
Hospital Corps
Jefferson Barracks
August Ritcher
George
Adda Matthews
Stanley Ritcher
C. E. Ritcher
S. WH. Main
Everett
Ernest A. Main
Upper Alton
L. Roy Main
James Porter
Wm. Voelker
Chillicothe
Arthur
Nellie
Kmas
Alfred S. Joseph
Mayme E. Miller
Fred F. Smith
Lincoln
Wm. T. Miller
Highland
Ada Pearl Keown
H. C. Kersey
Miss Keown
San Francisco
Cat
F. O. Leidel
Curt Rea
Meedames Leidel
Rea
F. W. Seele
W. C. Seele
Emily Stahl
Moro
W. W. Jarvis
Seele
Phil. J. Zenk
Bennet
Grace Kingston
Washington, D. C
Circuit and Probate
Circuit Court
M. L. Geers
GF. McNulty
L. J. Hartman
EB. A. Seck Cb
Michael Torni
Next Friend
American Car and Foundry Co
George Klocik
George Robertson
Sadie Koehne
New
Lavers Granite Co
Louis G. Brooks
Matilda Kingston
Nebraska Kingston
Alton Builders’ Supply Co
Qnear
August Gent
Jennie Drischell
George Driechell
Carl Smith
Etta Smith
W.R. Rokeva
A. R. Korreck
U.S. Short
L. V. Walcott
David Compton
DeCamp Coal Mining Co
William Gianca
Gus Antonopoulos
The
Wabash Railroad Co
Robert Burns Va
Altheda Harberroad
Florence M. Harkelroad
Isaac Harkelroad
Harrison Barco
Nameoki Township
John B. Hillskotter
Susette Pagan
George Jeckel
Adolph Steiner
Thomas McCarty
Ee Jacob Bandy
Earl Parrette
Hannah
Solomon Hurat
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