Black Hands to Pen Trial Convicts Three Men
Three Italians Biondo Sicala and Palazzolo convicted in Collinsville circuit court of attempting to extort money from Louis F Lumaghi former Collinsville mayor. Jury deliberated after night sessions. sentence to be indeterminate in penitentiary. One co-defendant Joseph Larussa discharged. Trial began January 27 and drew wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Biendo
Frank Sicolla
Joseph Palazzolo
Joseph Larussa
Collinsville
Turaday
Biondo
SicaNa
Palazzolo
Louis F. Lamaghi
Lumaghi
Lummaghi
Jule Blake
Antonio Faverri
St. Louis
Anton Skala
Biante
Sicolla
North Eighth Street
Jack Hand
Esse
St. Lois
Seed and Soil lecture train to visit Vandalia line
Local farmers show strong interest in a seed and soil lecture train to be run next week by the Vandalia Line in cooperation with the University of Illinois. The Seed and Soil special will depart Mast St Louis early Monday morning and stop at multiple towns, with lectures aboard in two canches seating 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Peoria
Vandalia
Redman
Maron
Secon
Kenney
Morton
C. 8. Hopkins
L. H W. Smith
J. G. Mosier
J. WH. Pettit
JKF
Readhimer
W. G. Eckharidt
A. Lambrick
Eugene Davenport
Illinois College of Agriculture
United States
Vandalia Line
University of Illinois
Mast St. Louis
Roy
St. Jacob
Highland
Pierron
Greenville
Mulberry Grove
Brownstown
St. Elmo
Altamont
Effingham
Teutopolis
Montrose
Jewett
Greenup
Casey
Martinsville
Marshall
McKeen
Court House
Frank Pfeiffer Succumbs After Long Highland Ties
Frank Pfeiffer 81 former Highland resident died Tuesday morning at his daughter Mrs. Phal B Will's home in Troy after bronchial pneumonia. Born November 26 1828 in Philipsburg Germany he served in Civil War and German Army. Surviving five daughters Liv ing in St Louis Collinsville Troy and a large family. funeral Thursday at 1 30 from Wild residence to Evangelical Friedens cemetery conducted by Rev W A Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pfeiffer
Highland
Phal B. Will
Mc. Peiffer
Jarhars
Evangelical Friedens Cemetery
W. A. Cross
Philipsburg
Gressherzogtum
Baden
Germany
Elizabeth Rickher
Theresa Binz
Stielersville
Jaline Glark
Collinsville
Leah Schmidt
Fast St. Louis
Lena Vaclkor
Anna Wilt
Troy
Pfeiffer
Trace
Havit
Child fatally crushed in corn crusher near St Jacob
Six year old Panta Voegelle, daughter of Albert and Mrs Voegelle, playing on a corn crusher near their home mile northeast of St Jacob, fell head first into the machine. Husband and father halted the team and freed her unconscious with a grievous head injury. Dr C G Schmidt said skull crushed and brain exposed. She remained alive but with little hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panta
Albert Voegelle
St. Jacob
C. G. Schmidt
Reverend Gordon W. Hill Dies After Illness
The death of Rev Gordon W Hill at a Louisville hospital followed an earlier appendectomy in Louisville. He was about 40, born in Trey and raised in Troy. Survived by wife and adopted daughter, his mother Mrs. James Osborn of Upper Alton, and three brothers. He served in Louisville churches, did evangelistic work in the west, and returned to Troy for revivals. His death is mourned by many friends, with funeral arrangements set in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon W. Hill
Gainsville
Ernest A. Main
Baptist Southern Theological Seminary
Rev
Till
Louisville
Gordan W. ET
Trey
G. Wo
Sarah Llm
Baptist Southern Whealdeal Seminary
West
Dimes Osborn
Upper Alton
Dewitt
North Dikolu
Russell
St. Louis
Claude
Quincy
Gordie
Troy
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertisement in Kingston
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a quick cure for stomach, liver, or kidney troubles at slight cost. Claims relieve dyspepsia indigestion biliousness constipation jaundice malaria and debility. Sold at S Kingston's for 25e.
Among Church and Society Miss Mille to entertain
The article lists church and society events including a WGT meeting at Miss Hauiwich Morgan's home next Saturday at 2 30 pm, the Troy Cemetery Mite Society gathering at Mrs A Tleddercots, and a special Evangelical Lutheran officers meeting held Wednesday. Rev C G Kellermann will preach a trial sermon Sunday Feb 14 at the German Evangelical church, while Rev F H Mittendorf may leave for Pinckneyville. Bucklen’s Amicac Salve praised for skin ulcers and other ailments, available at S Kingston's. Edwin Brush to perform as magician on Feb 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
If Mille
We. GT
VY. W.G.T. Uf
Stina
BH. Kellermann
C. Krickhabu
New Athens
F. H. Mittendorf
Pinckneyville Church
Court House Items and March Court Arrangements
Court house notices report an executor report order for John Walscher of Collinsville as missing, with potential removal as executor and appointment of an administrator. Grand and tent jurors for March term circuits named from multiple townships, with lists of dozens of jurors including Collinsville, Edwardsville, Hamel, Alton, and other communities. Various circuit court cases are summarized, including foreclosures, assault with deadly weapon verdicts, and appeals, with several continued to the last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wilsketter
John Walscher
Collinsville
Mattie Walscher
Walscher
Circuit Court
Board of Supervisors
Edward Tzengolewski
Helvetia
Edward Hirschi
Saline
Louis Ready
Lees
P. BR. Douglas
New Douglas
Andrew Clemens
St. Jacob
Wm. Gericke
Marine
George Hiller
Alhambra
Sam Horton
Oliver James Gerstenecker
Jarvis
Henry Busse
Pin Oak
Fred Gaether
Hamel
Wm. Blotvogel
Omphghent
George C. Schoettle
Joshn H. Daech
Edwardsville
George Weimers
Fr. Russell
Charles Liebig
Moro
Joseph Stemmer
Nameoki
George Link
Chauteau
Angust Kitzenberg
Woodriver
John Blotna
Fosterburg
George Dacling
Venner
Frank Napp
Alton Gottlieb Vollmer
Godfrey
Strawn
Irwin Tschinnen
Fred Zipprodt
Atheré Fletrank
John Baum
Ernest Holseher
Ambrose Kustermann
Joby Etzkorn
Adolph Bleiseh Leef
Fred Thabmat
Harry Miler Wit C. FL Faires
Meury Schreiber
John Staegper
J. W. Ingles
Gottlieb Stadhut
Charles Metkamp
Teussefls Sohn
Bertels
Henry Tneterbrink
Marion Pooutes
Ead Falward
Nameokis
Charles Harrigan
Ogfertaire
J. W. Clark
Th AL Kriehe
EB. Ryeknoam BR
Sheppard Andl Wns
Fobling
Venices Weary Corp
Adelph Rathect
A. Me
Praneis
Stedmant
W. Sour Ben Tieety
L. CG
Milliou
S.A. Hemakin
A. Schwarty
A.bray
Afvon
Gottlieb Klemim
Gus Kitzenberg
Wim
Oswild Stanka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louis F. Lumaghi
St. Jacob Varmer
Brush Entertainment
Oshmratsy
Sam
G. W. Hill
Trojan
Marie
J. RR. Ward
Pearl B
William Riggin
J.P. Tanner
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Sadie Riggin
Croom
Katie Kurtz
Avram Ward
Henry Buhrmester
Carlinville
Estella Bertram
Shir
Pitt
Mercy Hanilsente
Pho
Suby
Geroenm Wosan
Harry Riggin
Pris Mantle
R.A. Maritle
Alice
T. J. Jones
Lillie
Eniy Tilley
Wim. Collins
Nip Boling
TD. W. Rariek
Peter Moronco and Sons
Leo and
Emmet
J. P. Rarick
Joseph Huss
The
Frauenverein of
St. Paul's
Evangelical Lutheran Church
August Trost
Braner’s Hall
Troy Orchestra
Rieder
Operas House
Maud Cook
Alpha Hogan
Jane Fillis
Alice Shekelton
Whistler
Busse
Helen Gebauer
Phoebe Schmacker Attei
St. Theresa's Academy
Mayer
Troy Shoe Company
Mary Dictyvis
O'Banou
Hose Mackin
Beiteres
J. P. Sossman
Cornelius
Bucklen
Amica
S. Kingston's
Edwin Brush
Chancery
Amelia Weekenkamp
Filward Martin
Fred Fleiss
August Wargenaw
August Wegener
Ace
Uaw
Franke
Big Pour Railway
Clover Leaf Railroad
Henry Junker
Louis Weber
J.T. Tartt Et al
T. T. Ramey
United States District Court
John Kreuster
Frank Miller
G. Paris
D. A. Kitson
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