Fatal Coal Mine Accident Kills Watt Near Collinsville
Elbert B. Watt, a former Troy resident, died after being struck by a descending mine car at Consolidated Coal Company mine No. 17 south of Collinsville. Coroner ruled accidental death. funeral planned in Watt Cemetery. Survived by wife Cora and a son, plus four brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Watt
Troy
Spring Valley
Consolidated Coal Company
Collinsville
Watt
KR B. Campbell
St. Clair County
Renner
Belleville
Elbert B. Watt
John G. Watt
Cora Baird
West
Mr. Wait
John
Joseph
Charles
Chicago
John Gay
Arkansas
Joseph Frazier
Gavrilovich Trial Opens in Madison County Court
The second trial of Nikela Gavrilovich, a Servian man charged with murdering his wife in Madison County years ago, will be the first case called Monday morning. He was sentenced to death, secured a new trial through his attorneys, was declared insane and spent three years in an asylum before being deemed cured, then tried again without a formal sanity investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nikela Gavrilovich
Madison
Madison County
Gavrilovich
Waterloo official rides to fate at Relay depot train
Walter Louden, internal revenue collector for the district, formerly of Troy, was fatally struck by a freight train at the Relay depot in Hast St. Louis last Saturday evening. He arrived from St. Louis on a Clover Leaf train and attempted to cross the tracks to reach an interurban car to Waterloo. His left arm and hip were mangled and he suffered other injuries. An ambulance rushed him to the hospital, but he refused further assistance and walked in unaided before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louden
Mr. Louden
Trenton
Republican
Illinois
Ilinois Court of Claims
Internal Revenue
East St. Louis
Wilson
Union Trust and Savings Bank
East St., Louis
Wrenton
Walter 8. Louden
Waterloo
Troy
St. Louis
Hearleta Wiital
Iden
J.B. “Wiggins
County Board Terms Set Amid Party Retirements
The Edwardsville Republican reports 15 county board terms expire this year with incumbents likely to seek reelection. Seven Republicans and eight Democrats retire, leaving 19 holdovers, seven Wemeras, and one Independent. The list details retiring and holdover members by name and home township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
County Board of Supervisors
Wemeras
Fred Mueller
Helvetia
Albert Kliciner
Saline
John Lees
Lees
August Tallow
Marino
Wa. H. Rohm
Edwardaville
Wm. J. Fresen
Nan Wokis
Culp
Poster
Geo. Uarling
M. G. Moyer
Wm. McNally
Venice
Joseph Kerman
Wm. Fries
Who
Turk
Allen
J. G. Ralbimseh
Collinsville
Wm. Schwartz
Owens
K. Russell
Gus. Hatler
Fred Mdseall
Woodriver
Noah BE. Hinds
GU. Gibersen
Aiton
New Bridge Depot to Open on East St. Louis Bridge
The new Eads Bridge Station of the East St. Louis and Suburban Electric Railway will open to the public tomorrow. Located at the bridge west end, the brick building houses waiting rooms dining room barber shop and a long train shed. Passengers must buy tickets and cash is not collected by conductors. Simultaneous to the opening the bridge will be lit with 40 high power arc lights 70 feet apart for a proposed summer promenade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eads Bridge
East St. Louis & Suburban Electric Railway Company
Terminal Railroad Association
Bridge
Terminal Association
Court House Plans Social News Notes
Old Edwardsville court house bids were opened by a county committee. L T Cullens Edwardsville won the contract likely to pass to Joseph Kess. Projects include razing, site clearance, and a memorial service set for February 28. The temporary court house near occupancy will precede the demolition as plans proceed. Electric Bitters praised for health, a notices section lists visitors and birthdays with local names and scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis FL Meyer
Edwardsville
Yreurk Probst
National Wrecking Co
St. Louis
Ineke & Bopp
Schaffer Wrecking Co
Loptiana Purchase Co
Joseph Kesh
D. Karevichi
Alton
Dunlap & Dippold
Frank Kroft
Venier
L.T. Callons
Madison County Bar Association
Madison County Press Club
Sunday Visitors Across Cities Mentioned
John Kilduff joined Sunday visitors to St. Louis. Esther Allen spent Sunday with relatives at O Fall. Mesineann of Highland Troy visited Monday. H R Huffendick with Collinsville relatives Sunday. L Boulard of Pittsburg Kansas was a guest of P J Clancy last week. Margaret and Myrtie Lewis were Sunday guests at Glen Carbon. Harry Mossman came from East St Louis to visit home folks Sunday. Wm H Wild and son Kent visited Collinsville and Edwardsville last Saturday. George Neudecker, former resident now in Alhambra, was a Troy visitor Tuesday. Dr F K Liermann and Miss Lena were ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kilduff
St. Louis
Esther Allen
O'Fall
East St. Louis
Wm. H. Wild
Sunday Visits Across St Louis and Nearby Towns
Gerson and Kenneth Brown visited in St Louis with Mr and Mrs James Kraner and studied at Washington University. May Taylor from St Louis stayed with her parents in Troy. Lydia Gerling from Collinsville visited her parents Chris and Mrs Gerling. Philip Rooney of Belleville visited Mr and Mrs Robert Holliday. Idell Bryant teaching in St Louis spent Sunday with mother Marie Bryant and kin. Carolyne Ritcher and children, from St Louis, visited August Ritcher and Adda Matthews then journeyed to Highland for relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerson
James Kraner
St. Louis
Kenneth Brown
Washington University
Troy
May Taylor
James W. Taylor
Alfred Capelle
Lydia Gerling
Collinsville
August Ritcher
Adda Matthews
Highland
Religious Services and Sermons Across Several Churches
Elder Mantle speaks on Moses Choice at Saints bar. Epworth League meets weekly at 7230. Kent Wild to preach Tuesday eve. Clark Yout preaches Revisals Their Neorosity. Yout sermon theme Rapuntance. Rev Smith at M E Church on Sunday morning and Abraham Lincoln in evening. Dr Brown at Presbyterian 8 pm Sunday on The Rand ad Man for Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
R. S. Mantle
Saints’ Bar
Epworth
Welook
MooKehireh
Kent D. Wild
Oftev
Clark Yout
M.eb
Ho G. Smith
Baptist Church
Ilis
Abraham Lincoln
Jr. J. Brown
Presbyterian Church
Acquittal Shocks Court in East St. Louis Murder Case
Dr S R Harwood of Edwardsville was acquitted Tuesday by a East St. Louis jury in a murder case involving Miss Clara Hanvey. The verdict drew indignation from Judge Witton M. Vandeventer who discharged the jury saying the defendant was clearly proven guilty. Trial began Monday and wrapped Tuesday after a late verdict. Assistant State’s Attorney Vodhistin and counsel Jeffel attended the verdict. The case centers on Hanvey’s death following an illegal operation at Palms Maternity Lane where Harwood served as superintendent. Hanvey’s death certificate cited pneumonia, but inquest found death due to illegal abortion. Harwood was arrested, then released on a $10,000 bond. he remained jailed on default. Also reported: Mrs. Henry Wendler ill with pneumonia at daughter’s home. John Clarke, former saw mill operator near Troy, died of cancer at 45. funeral held at Pin Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ro Uarwoods
East Louis
Clara Hanvey
Edwardsville
East St. Louis
Judse Witton M. Vandeventer
Dr Harwood i
BR. Vodhistin
Thabert Sehaum- Jeffel
Dr. Marwood
Miss Hanvey
St. Louis
Palms
Warwood
Harwood
St. Clair County
Court Notices and Names in Circuit and Probate Docket
Transfers and marriage licenses listed. Circuit cases include Dunham v Dunham divorce, Langer v Laager, Owens v hal assumpsit, Alton Auto Mobile Co. v Owens, Brueith v Farth ima specific performance. Disposed: Nicko’s crime against nature guilty. McGrath and Schwab burglary larceny guilty. Nickerson larceny guilty $5 fine 30 days. Agrew larceny guilty $5 fine 30 days. Foreclosures in Modern Building and Loan cases. Sullivan administratrix v RR case dismissed. Breaks v Harkelroad debt judgment $5 037-24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward C. Dunham
Irene Dunham
Minnie Langer
John Laager
Alton National Bank
B. Owenshal
Aiton Automobile Co
Atsumipsit
Martin Brueith
John RB. Farthima
Frank Nicko
Patrick McGrath
Henry Schwab
Ad Nickerson
Frank Agrew
Lareeny
Walter Bain
George Ellis
Wm, Melburn
Charles Fisher
Jackson Lemen
Elijah Minnaweather
Joseph
Mary A. Sullivan
W. i
Probate Proceedings List of Estates and Claims
Probate docket records show multiple deceased individuals with allowed or continued claims. Notable entries include Bernard Steinbrink, Catherine D. Maes, Mary A. Lawrence, George Eardley, Henry Vierling, Bessie D. Good, L. Mallera, Margaret Lauraer, Elsie S. Sherwood, Andrew van Bereen Sr, John J. Mitchell, Oscar T. von Beren, John Bugger, Peter Ardison, Frieda Stuckwisch minors, Lena Goldberg, J. M. Harlan, Zefte Shelski alias Sarkas Jefta, Alphonse Petletier, and Louis Berger conservator. Dates shown include hearings scheduled or continued to February 20, April 6, February 9, and February 11. Bond amounts range up to $2,000 and conservator receipts total $3,167.10. Continued on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Steinbrink
Bernhard Steintrink
Catherine D. Maes
Mary A. Lawrence
Ndv
HR. Starkey
George Eardley
Henry Vierling
Bessie D. Good
L. Mallera
Margaret Lauraer
Elsie S. Sherwood
Hugh MecGevyer
Andrew van Bereen
John J. Mitchell
Oscar T. von Beren
Merrtda von Bergen
John Bugger
Peter Ardison
John Ardison
Frieda Stuckwisch
Et al
Minores
Fredericka Stuckwisch
Lena Goldberg
Nathan
Fleisehanan
J. M. Harlan
Mary Chamblin
Yource
Zefte Shelski
Sarkas Jefta
Alphonse Petletier
Tg el Yarsonal
Louis Berger
Also Mentioned on This Page
EB. Watt
Collinsville Mine
Watt Cemetery
Revenue
New Bridge
L. W. Sandles
Deimling
Geor
Court House
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Iowa
H. R. Huffendick
Astly
Troy Honne Furnishing Co
Agenta
Highland Marble
Albert Riederwag
Rebekah Allen
Aung
Mass. Logis l Allen
Bessie
Dora Levey
Dena Cohen
O'Palon
Louis Cohen
Wiss Sadie Rigwin
Collinsvills
Wmn. Collins
Lawrence Rizgin
W. L. Oliver
Mechel Struckhoff
Mabel Cramer
Mary Evans
Clara Sapp
Essie Edwards
OC. i P. Edwards
S. R. Harwood
Henry Wendler
August Schultze
Mya
John Clarke
Pin Oak
Win
BOURT
Circuit and Probate
Circuit Court
Chancery
Modern Building and Loan Association
H. A. Murphy
H. Way
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