Death notices mark week in Troy area
Mrs Edward Harrison and Mrs John Deck pass away within hours of each other. Mrs Harrison, 40, longtime Troy resident, died at home after illness. She leaves husband Edward M Harrison and three daughters Logia Genevieve Mabel. Mrs Deck, 45, died at home after a heart attack following illness. She leaves husband John W Deck and nine children among other relatives. Funeral plans set for both, with services conducted by Rev J W Britton. Interments in Troy area cemeteries.
Obituary Notices for Walker and Boston Families
Maggie wife of Ezra Walker and Miss Pina reside with her father. Brothers are Robert Mills of Collinsville and George and William Mills of this township. Mrs Deck, member of M E church, beloved wife and mother, mourned by many. Paul W Boston, second son of Mr and Mrs James Boston, died at 10:35 AM at home on Main Street after a seven year illness. He was 26 years, 9 months and 16 days old. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 PM at the residence. interment Troy cemetery. Obituary deferred to next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Ezra Walker
Pina
Robert Mills
Collinsville
George
William Mills
Deck
M. E. Church
Paul W. Boston
James Boston
Main‘street
Troy
Death of Former Resident Petry in St Jacob Township
Valentine Petry, 43, longtime St Jacob resident, died Friday morning at his home one mile north of St Jacob after seven months of stomach and kidney illness leading to dropsy. Born Oct 31, 1864, he married Anna Gall in 1892 and had six children. Survived by his wife, children, sister Anna Koch and four brothers. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from the Petry home to St Jacob Catholic church, burial in Highland Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine. Petry
St. Jacob Township
St. Jacob
Mr. Petry
John
Barbara Perry
Schwarz
Troy
John Petry
Lebanon
Michael Petry
Jackson County
Petry
St. Jacob Catholic Church
Oscar Werner
Highland
Dynamite blast blamed for local quake near Tamalco
A suspected earthquake near Tamalco Bond County last Wednesday is now believed caused by a 200 pound dynamite blast at a gravel pit on the C B Q railroad two miles west of Tamalco. The explosion about 1130 PM January 30 rattled windows within twenty miles, left Henry Coward unconscious briefly, and frightened residents though no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Vandalia
Tamlaco
Bond County
Henry Coward
Itia
Neighbors Fooled by New Discovery Cure Claim
Mia Eva Uncapher of Grover town Stark Co Ind writes that after coughing fits and weakness neighbors doubted she would recover. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery, saying four one dollar bottles cured her and restored health. An ad by EBingston druggist Soc promotes the remedy at $1 with a free trim offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Mia
Eva Uncapher
Grovertown
Stark Co
Ind
Ebingston
Court House Items and Courtroom Judgments noted
Circuit and Probate Courts list marriages licenses jurors drawn for weeks five and six at Maqtepn county. Dockets show dismissed, continued, or adjudicated cases in civil and criminal actions with sentences, divorces, custody rulings, and foreclosures. Notable names include Alton Otto Besse Alhambra Chris Rabbermann Danville Edwardsville lines and multiple county residents.
Wedding Bells Across Blackjack and Troy Society
Social and personal notes recount a wedding at St John s Catholic church in Blackjack with Frederick Loyet and Emma Niehaus, plus Ona Kurth and J W Hassler wedding at St Jerome s, and John Schmidt with Anna Riebold securing a marriage license. The item covers birthdays, lodge installations, concerts, dances, visits, and various local social happenings with multiple named families and towns.
Wrong Mr Thomas sparked by name mix in Cold Weather Stories
Edwardsville Intelligencer reports a name mix up in Troy when Philip Baer of St Jacob used a telephone to order music for a masquerade ball. Wm B Thomas of this city was mistaken for the orchestra leader while Rev Hill and Rev Thomas were at a revival, leading to a humorous miscommunication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
St. Jacob
Wm. B. Thomas
Philip Baer
Jana Philip
Shannon Case Continued In Maryville Murder Indictment
Lucy Shannon, indicted for the murder of her husband Leonard Shannon on December 31st at Maryville, was granted a continuance in circuit court last Friday. Judge B R Burroughs approved the delay upon the request of defense counsel B G Waggoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Shannon
Maryville
Leonard Shannon
Thhe
B.R. Burroughs
B. G. Waggoner
News Notes and Gossip From Local Scene
Newsy notes report Dank mine employees paid today and Mies Cora Riggin ill with pneumonia. A daughter born to Prof. and Mrs. C. B. Krieger. John Bosomworth confined with severe appendicitis. Illinois Pearl Institute session set for Quincy February 19 to 21. Charles Voelker drawn as petit juror. Frank J. Mersinger moved to a farm near St. Jacob. Troy Volunteer Fire Company held a meeting. Edw H. Klein ill with threatened appendicitis but recovering. Emil Droll named city marshal succeeding Peter Scott. Ex mayor F. F. Miller ill with pneumonia, relatives summoned. John Deimling & Sons stored ice from Jarvier pond. DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised. Soldey & Kingaton. Edwardsville clerk Springer named warden of Chester penitentiary at $3500 salary. Mrs. Anson Barnett of Hamel marketed eggs, $400 earnings in 1906. Internal revenue: cigars 19,170,652 manufactured. 20,072? sold. tobacco used 273,202 pounds. revenue $57,730. Frank Welte to buy August Droll grocery stock. Postmaster Millett says Mont post office will be discontinued February 15 with mail via rural route. Vandalia fast mail engine pilot injured by a log chain across track, wreck suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Cora Riggin
Mra. C. BE. Krieger
John Bosomworth
Valentine
Fancy
CASI
Illinois Parmere' State Institute
Quincy
Charles Voelker
Frank J. Mersinger
St. Jacob
Troy Volunteer Fire Company
H. Klein
Emil Droll
Peter’ Scott
F. F. Miller
John Deimling & Sons
John F. Jarvier
DeWitt
Soldey & Kingaton
Thomaen W. Springer
Edwardsville
Madison County
Chester
Charles Denson
Troy
Anson Barnett
Hamel
Walter S. Louden
Internal Revenue
Frank A. Welte
Franz J. Welte
August Droll
Millett
Mont
Springfeld
Eyiday
Troy. Pogt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward’ Harrison
Johan Deck
Paul W
Boston
Mary B. Harrison
Edward M. Harrison
St. Louis
J. W. Britton
Troy Cemetery
Wandling
Cheater
Ohio
St. Louie
Charles Wanding
Laura Anderson
John W. Deck
Harris
Alice L. Mills
George W. Mills
Josh Wise
Valentine Petry
Tae Céze
Tre
Petit Jurora
MaQtepn
Lth
Alton
Otto Besse
W. M. Pleraon
J. W.W. Lewis
C. McLance
Charles Leonard
Harry Parker
Walter Stillwell
Alhambra
Chris Rabbermann
Coltmarille
Samuel Harrison
Harry Combs
John Bendall
W. H. Holtgrieve
Louis Cook
Fred Grim
Frank Qrieder
Clarence Fields
Robert Baird, Sr
Ederard Stahlbut
Chouteau
Guatave
Fosterburg
Fred Suhre
Fort Ruwseil
Nimrod Bitts
Godfrey
Chris. Schultz
Helvetia
Augustberg
Emil J. Retin
John Lebeque
Henry Heeren
Jarvis
Marine
Edward Wiegand
Morc-A. B. Riley
Nameoki
John Bossick
Wm. Reuben
Herman Meyer
August Ruwisch
Olive
John Webb
John Francy
W. P. Bischoff
Pin Oak
Levi Dougherty
Julius Schmidt
Venice
Henry Kohlmeyer
Woodriver
J. H. Dailey
Circuit Court
John Decker
J. W. Conn
Wom. Christ
American Car & Foundry Co
Anna Green
Illinois Box Co
Danville & Edwardsville Ralway Co
G. E. Richmond Et al
Joseph Katula
Benj. Sample
Orley Scott
Frank Ashbrook
Costa
David Ryder
Edgar Hutton
Nolle
Chancery
Lucinda Nelaon
J. E. Nelaon
Mary Ann Kero
W. W. Kern
Rosa Manna
August Manna
J. W. Wiseman
Grace Wiseman
Madeline Withers
John Withers
Julia Stanhopes
John Stanhope
Paul T. Haagen
Emil C. Haagen
Frank Tarentine
Elizabeth Tarentine
Charles Pardesky
Auguste Par- Geaky
Peter Cantion
Sarah Cantion
Victoria Cosenchuck
Andrew Cozenchuck
Matilda Midgett
W. A. Midenett
Lizie Hudson
Edward Hudson
Amelia E. Rice
Thomas A. Rice
Home B. & L
Henry Holman
M. H. Boats Planing Mill Company
Jane Kinney
Ken
George Gutersohiya
Justina Gutersohn
Alton Plumbing & Heating Company Ve
Lucia L. Priest
A. Lunstrum
Dlemisued
Kosta Dimitry and
Demeter
Michelof Ve. M. Jordan
Albert Schonegg
Vena Schone
Julia D. Pelot
August Pelot
John Crosa
Besaie McDoougie
Frederick “Loyet
Emma ‘Niehaus
Blackjack
St. John's Catholic Church
Br. A. Weinecke
Leonard Loyet
Elizabeth Niehaus
Henry Niehaus
George Loyd
Ona Kurth
J. W. Hassler
Belleville
St. Jerome’s Catholic Church
A. Weinecke
Edward Colone
Agnes Carlton
Collinaville
Louis’f. Kurth
John Schmidt
Misa Anna Riebold
Jacob Riebold
Adam Schmidt
City
Highland Milling Company
C&xt
Sarah Dunstan
Eliza Wild
Mis
Sam Cartwright
J.L. Hagler
Silan Shadwick
Peter Scott
G. M. Farnsworth
M. Johns
Wm. Baglin
Wm. Thomas
Mary Davis
Elizabeth Shadwick
Pocahontas Lodge
Collinsviire
Iota Council No
Pocahontas
Harry G
Rieder’s
Opera House
Turner Hall
John Maanz
Nellie Dunstan
Charles Ottino
Charles V. Smith
Otis Crystal
O'Fallon
BE. M. Herrin
W. W. Jarvis
Commercial Club
MR. Thomas
Evangelist
Shannon Case
the Cat.’s
Rolle
Egat
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