Train Takes Toll On Vanalia Line Worker Henry Schneider
Henry Schneider aged 61 was struck by freight train No 72 while walking along the Vandalia Line east of the Troy depot around 4 30 pm Tuesday. He died later at the city jailhouse after witnesses carried him to safety. coroner's inquest attributed death to his intoxicated state and self carelessness. Schneider, a woodchopper and basketmaker, lived alone near Martin Keck's farm and had come to town for supplies. He left the depot with a sack of flour and other provisions, then was struck within about 100 yards. The remains were taken to the Troy undertaking firm for burial at county expense.
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Stretc
Vandalia
Troy
Henry Schneider
Charles Wilke
Silver Creek Crossing
Schneider
Martin Keck
Vr. Flw
Braneewig
Fenee
Liebler
Calabouse
Troy Housefurnishing Company
Sima
Funeral of G C Buhrmester at St Pauls Lutheran Church
The funeral for Christian Buhrmester was held last Saturday at 2 PM from his home northwest of the city to St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev Herzberger of St Louis conducted the service and interment followed in the Lutheran cemetery. He was born October 15 1833 in Hille Kreis Minden Germany and emigrated to America in 1855 arriving in New York then moving to St Louis where he married Louisa Horstmann on February 2 1861. They settled on a farm near Troy and he leaves a widow two daughters Miss Louisa of Troy and Miss Emma of Granite City a daughter Caroline who married Herman Gerling died August 22 1886, plus two brothers Charles of Norris City and Wred of Carrollton Mo and many relatives. He was a respected farmer and devout Christian member of St Pauls Lutheran Church for many years. He lived nobly and died peacefully, the harvest complete.
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Christian Buhrmister
Buhrmester
St. Pauls Evangelical Catherin Church
Herzberger
St. Louis
Christian Frederick Buhrmvester
Hille
Kreis Minden
Germany
America
New York
Louisa Horstmann
Troy
Louisa
Vroy
Emma
Granite City
Caroline
Herman Gerling
Charles
Norris City
Wred
Carrollton
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Good Roads Move Prompts Road Improvement Talk
The Edwardsville Intelligencer notes that better roads are a growing public focus as seasonal conditions worsen and improve travel. It cites Madison County progress with rock and permanent roads, parallels in Indiana and Ohio, and a proposed state highway from Chicago to Cairo funded by state aid and local efforts led by Senator Edmond Keall of Alton.
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Edwardsville
Takeon
Madison County
Indiana
Ohio
Edmond Keall
Alton
Hingis Senate
Chicago
Cairo
Ilinois
Troy
Highland
Coffinaville
ANOTHER LEVY FOR HARD ROADS IN JAR VIS TOWNSHIP
A new levy for hard roads appears likely at the April 15 township election. Plans include extending the Collinsville and Blackjack roads, with weather and arrangements delaying start. Federal aid may help upgrade the Old National road, reducing needs on Collinsville or St Jacob routes. Milk producers meeting postponed to February 15, with Edwardsville speakers expected February 16.
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Jarvis
Collinsville
Blackjack
Collinaville
Edwardsville
Spring Valley
St. Jacob
Troy and Vicinity
Rieder
Ash Wednesday and Lenten Observances Booked for February
Ash Wednesday marked the start of Lent with Catholic and some Protestant observances. The article lists fasting rules, dietary allowances, exemptions, and indulgences, urging clergy to emphasize the sanctity of marriage during Lent. Community groups announce events: Presbyterian Valentine social, Epworth League plans, cemetery society gathering, and women’s society meetings.
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Prigsta
Holy See
Senator Beall Faces Threat Over Bachelor Tax Plan
Senator Edmond Beall of Alton faced a threatening letter after proposing a state senate bill to tax bachelors at 100 dollars annually. Mailed from Mt Olive, the note warned of dire consequences if the law passed, and urged opposition by the working class. The piece also includes an ad for Electric Bitters and an item about The Gall's Pup, plus a note on Alfred Capelle visiting from St. Louis.
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Edmond Beall
Alton
State
Senate
Illinois
Mt. Olive
Engagements and social notes from Troy visitors
Social news notes recount Ruth Neuen schwander engagement to Norman D. Uetzler of St. Louis announced at a linen shower for Mrs. Ralph Harrison in St. Louis. The piece also covers Lydia Taake and Christian Grisaking wedding details, Pleasant Hour Club events for Rev. Herzberger, and a birthday gathering for William Schultze with local movie outings.
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Troy
Ruth A. Neuenschwander
Norman D. Uetzler
St. Louis
Ralph Harrison
Arthur Avenue
Harrison
Local social calendar and court notes from Troy area
Community events include a lodge meeting with third degree work and a social supper, a surprise birthday for Miss Fanny Cramer, and multiple visits to St Louis Edwardsville Collinsville and Greenville. Personal paragraphs list residents traveling, visiting, or hosting guests. court house items cover circuit and probate court actions, foreclosures, divorces, and guardianship matters.
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Troy Lodge No
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Highland
St. Jacob
Eastern Star
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St.Louis
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Victor J. Traves
Little ‘Son
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