Saloons Open in Madison County Decision Reversed
Sheriff Jenkins reversed his earlier order and allowed Madison County saloons to remain open on Sundays after January 1. The decision leaves Sunday closing to local city officials, while roadhouses not under municipal control are closing. The Edwardsville Intelligencer reported the deputy’s statements and notes widespread anticipation of new closing actions by mayors.
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Jenkin Jenkins
Madison County
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Among Church and Society Update for January Events
The Merry Workers Society of the Presbyterian church will meet next Wednesday at 2 40 PM at Mrs R J Werriss home to elect officers. Sylvester Eve services at St Pauls Lutheran church led by Rev C Lange Sunday night. A New Year service Monday morning at 9 o'clock followed by annual business meeting in the afternoon at 2. Rev Martin Holt of the German Evangelical church conducts Sylvester Eve services Sunday at 7 15 PM with a New Year service Monday at 10 AM. Annual business meeting to follow.
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Merry Workers’ Society of the Presbyterian Church
R. J. Vwerriss
St. Paul's Luthuran
C Lange
Eclock
Martin Holt
Sbvangelies Church
Church Servants Lead Week of Evangelistic Services
The text notes ongoing religious meetings for at least ten more days with Rey Weber as pastor preaching Sunday morning and two evangelists leading the evening service. A hearty invitation is extended to all to attend.
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Rey Weber
Pasor
County Court Room Morning Report Hints at Action
Readable fragments from a county court room scene indicate a morning session with the remark there would be something doing. Names, dates, or specifics are not preserved in the surviving text.
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Ns Heer Neem Mt
Waele
Pocahontas Murder Leads to Divorce Case Arrest
In Pocahontas Mrs. Joseph Case shot and killed her husband at 10 after a quarrel at Asa Clark's home. The husband reportedly beat her first and died shortly after. Mrs. Case, said to be critically injured, was arrested by Sheriff Roger of Greenville at Pocahontas.
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Pocahontas
Joseph Case
Asa Clark
Roger
Greenville
Mrs. Cage
Light service impairment reported in Troy last week
Troy residents faced a decidedly impaired light service last week as a smaller engine was removed by Southern Ili nois Light & Power Co. on December 1st leaving no reserve unit. Attempts to repair the big Corliss engine continued amid the breakdown starting Saturday night.
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Light Company
Collinsville
Troy
Southern
Ilinois Light & Power Company
Ast
Corliss
Funeral attendance marks community ties for E D Joseph
A large funeral drew relatives from multiple towns for E D Joseph last Sunday. Attendees included Alexander and Bert Joseph of Brunswick. Bernard, Frank and sons Oran Frank and Oliver. Louis Joseph and Will and Art. Louis Keck and son. Lyman, Wr. and Mrs. Leland Joseph. Raymond Joseph. Henry Kloster. Mrs. Josephine Witzit. Miss Gertrude Chrismer. Will Rotherman and Harold Fox of St. Louis. Horsmann brothers. Ed Metzger. Ben Schmidt and Wm. Schaefer of Lebanon. Alvin Pflughiel and Viola. Fred Spies Sr. of St. Jacob. Theo Mueller. Will Heck and Mrs. Albert Neutzling of Glen Carbon.
Marine's Oldest Resident Marie Ross Dies at 94
Marie Ross, Marine’s oldest resident born in Germany, died at her home last Wednesday at 94 years, 4 months, and 27 days. She married Ernest Mumphro in 1846, then A. A. Ross in 1863. he died in 1893 on their 30th anniversary. Survived by a brother and sister, ten nephews, and six nieces. Funeral was held Friday with Marine cemetery interment.
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Marie Ross
Marine
Germany
America
Ernest Mumphro
New Orleans
A. A. Ross
St. Louis
Ross
H. A. Hoyer
Whza Suter
Marine Cemetery
Christmas Guests Visit Ed wards Home In Missouri
Mrs Rebecca Riggin and her daughter Miss Cora with Miss Ethel Joseph, Victor Dillman and H Hirschfield of St Louis, Mr and Mrs Albert Riggin of Collinsville and C F Edwards of Troy were Christmas guests at the country home of Mr and Mrs George Edwards.
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Rebecca Riggin
Cora
Ethel Joseph
Victor Dillman
H. Hirschfield
St Louis
Albert Riggin
Collinsville
C. F. Edwards
Troy
George Edwards
Mary Thompson
St. Lows
F. E. Linder
Greenville
Thomas Ramshaw
West
F. AL. Eversall
East St. Louis
Viola Geiger
Nokomis
Wm. H. Goathy
W. J. Ruff
Hometown Social Notes From Troy and St. Louis
Social notes record a Cat's Paw Walking Club pass through Troy en route to Highland. Local jeweler George N. Robinson suffers grippe while Dr. J G Schoeck and optometrist John J Galfer plan a Kingston visit. A Troy boy dies accidentally after a Christmas rifle gift. Wedding news cites the Wilson and Lewis nuptials in Beardstown with relatives nearby. Christmas visits thread through Troy as neighbors and kin gather from Collinsville St. Louis and beyond.
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Cat's Paw Walking Club
St. Louis
Troy
Highland
George N. Robinson
John J. Galfer
St. Jacob
Kingston
Arthur Taylor
J. G. Schoeck
Harry Puller
Benjamin J. Louden
Trenton
James Crorkin, Sr
Monily
Scotland
Coe
O'Fallon
James Crorkin, Jr
Opera House
Elmer Bann
Frank Raber
Arthur Thomas
Rociville Morriss
Harold Peter
Jackson
Mid
Worden
Yas
Seven Eclipses Next Year in 1917
The Naval Observatory issues a calendar predicting seven eclipses in 1917: four solar and three lunar, the most in a year since early in the century, with the next seven-eclipse year not until 1945. A total lunar eclipse occurs January 5 from 12:50 a.m. to 4:39 a.m. standard time, with totality 2:00–2:39 a.m. Eastern.
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Naval Observatory
United States
Wedding Blessing Ties O Fallon couple to Chicago life
Mr and Mrs Joan I Deimling and Mr and Mrs John Feldmeier attend the O Fallon ceremony of Miss Bernette Joseph daughter of Mr and Mrs Bernst Joseph of O Fallon. The groom W Bode of Chicago works at First National Bank of Chicago and the couple will reside in Chicago.
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O’fallon
Joan I. Deimling
John Feld
Meier
Bernettéd Joseph
O'Fallon
I” W. Bode
Chicago
Bernst Joseph
Troy
First National Bank of
Neglected Colds Grow Worse Warns of Chronic Cough
A cough that racks the throat may become chronic if ignored. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey, described as nine balsams and antiseptic, is urged to soothe irritation, aid healing, and combat germs. A bottle is recommended for croup sore throat and bronchial issues, sold by druggists and advertised via newspapers.
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Dr. Bell
Installation Officers Nominates Wide Bevy of Guests
An installation event featured installing officer and many invited guests. After rites, refreshments were served and a social time followed. Officers installed include Lena Jarvis as worthy matron H A Canedy patron Myrtie Lewis matron Eunice Powell Moe Nellie Canedy chaplain Mamie Morriss marshal Fannie Droll Ada Nellie Henderson Ruth Emma Powell Esther Emaline Campbell Martha Mars Smith warder August Droll sentinel.
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Lena Jarvis
H. A. Canedy
Myrtie Lewis
Eunice Powell
Moe
Nellie Canedy
Susan Smith
Iks Mamie Morriss
Marshal
Tenderes Surprise Party For Mr and Mrs Voolker
A surprise party surprised Mr and Mrs Voolker at home with elusives and future guests in attendance. A bountiful supper was served and hosts received a gift. The merriment lasted late as guests departed with memories of a pleasant time. Miss Sarah Wilkinson hosted a Monday evening gathering at her home with games music and refreshments. Rev Weber and Paul R Auwarter provided violin and piano music for the occasion.
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Cleda Cooper
Whetler Davis
Francis Lewis
Herrin
Mettla Wilson
Deardstown
Arthes Voolker
Pht Te Atuuture
Mirsie
Serena
Sarah Wilkinson
Weber
The
Baptist Church
Paul R. Auwarter
Miss Gussie Kueker Hosts Former Schoolmates
Miss Gussie Kueker entertained a former schoolmates group Monday evening at her parents home Mr. and Mrs. Wm Kueker. The gathering featured games and diversions, followed by dainty refreshments in a jolly social atmosphere.
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Gussie Kueker
Wm. Kueker
Court House Items Circuit and Probate Courts
Court notes detail transfers and marriage licenses with several divorces granted. Judge Bernrenter oversaw nineteen applicants. twelve decrees granted, six cases continued, one dismissed. Listings include names like Mabel Yoder, George C. Brown, Alice Francis, and others, plus ongoing suits and probate actions with hearing dates in January.
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Cuit
Bern— Renter
Mabel Yoder
Harry Herbert Yoder
George C. Brown
Bertha L. Brown
Alice Francis
James A. Francis
Cecelia Dunaway
Henry A. Dunaway
Lavada Nelson
Ferry W. Nelson
Ella Logan
Joseph Logan
Margaret Woods
Wo. Woods
Mary Hogan
John Hoagan
Maria KE. Arbuckle
Ot Ff Arbuckle
Mary Iwrard
Wo Brand
Vornelia Travis
W. Travis
Dora Key
Off
Agnes Foshell
Daisy Fred L. Foster
Bertha Jam
Robert EH. Meachum
Winn Cummings
Jacob Cummings
Ned Ward
Wm. C. Ward
Mora Watts
John Watts
Mabel G. Williams
George
Wil- Ams
Disney
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Pltirom. Hye
E. D. Joseph
Marine’s
If. ¢. Kersey
Esther Allen
Dave Fredman
Collinsvile
Cora Watt
Wm. Collins
Lawrence
Albert Tiggin
Ed Ensor
Terre Haute
Henry Stolte
Elfriela Brede
Agnes Gaskill
Enly ‘Tilley
Johnson City
Hiss. Moore
Famil
Fred Kleist
Albert Rietst
Voelker
Chilicotie
Phil
al Uae
Alte
Kineston
Gynee Davis
Jacaeum
Sete
Arthur Ovehs
Aful
Wan
Lawrence Sinlarass
Sarah Dickelt
Rons James
Raymond
Bellevue
Far Foster
Jeewa
Salem
Bury
Philip Stock
Barney Porter
John Meyer
Lebanon
Smith
Win
Lewis
Thomas Ward
Irma Hagler
Mast St. Louis
L. Hagler
Steve Schumacher
Collinsy
J. C. Gebauer
Lens ‘Thompson
Pearl Bilyeu
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Jacob Duckett
Speot
Decode Dickett
Ling Gebauer
Near Pierron
Withie Gebauger
Herculandum
Debaner JW. OW
Flacstor
I Ona Kurth
Belleville
Burth
Frieda Bchaler
Clarence
Jess Schafer
Granite City
Sebastian Weber
James H. Davis
Wheeler
Grace
Willard Rawson
Wm. G. Taylor
J. Taylor
Wm. Bohnenstieht
Miss Pearl
Plorence Kuntzmann
Irwin
Trey
Mesdames
Rufus Pike
August Kirecheis
Edward Mitler
Lawton
Oklo
St. Lois
Circuit and Probate
Thosy
Rete David
Dawid
Ahitees
Parcition
Wim
Fries
Edna
Stella Ross
Richard Ross
Mae Foster
Valentine Poster
Harry EL. Jones
Vina Jones
John T. Weber
Anna Weber
Winnie Eggers
J. Eggers
Ive Janmitoon
Edward Tamineon
Pautine Robertson
L. C
Citizen's B. & L. Association
JFL Moor Et al
Troy Savings & Homestead Association
L. W. Sandles
John Ruhl
Paul Stuhl
Mt. Olive & Stanton Coal Co
Case
Sptime Iews Uski
Lundwis
H. Teterson
Minnie Buenyger
J. A. Scarritt
Katie Shelf
Emilie Piel
George Mohr
August Bartels
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