Blind May Tells Despondency Fueled Suicide
Henry May, 47, blind since childhood, hanged himself in his father Wm. May’s barn amid despondency over leaving the farm. Coroner’s inquest ruled suicide in a melancholy state. Survived by parents, four brothers, five sisters. funeral held at Marine cemetery. Earlier family tragedies and a recent accident joined the sorrowful record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry May
Wm. May
Pin Oak Township
John Prett
Henry
Mr. Prett
Streeper
Alton
John H. Schafer
Foreman
Walter
Edward
August Pratt
Charles Loos
Fred Talleur
Marine
William
Otto
Charles May
Albert May
St. Louis
John Pratt
Wm. Kreutzberg
Joseph Neudecker
Theodore Leidel
August Friesen
Will of late G W Searcy filed for probate
The will of G W Searcy of St Jacob was filed in county court for probate with Rufus Pike as executor bonding 30000. Estate valued at 122000 includes 92000 real estate and 15000 personal property. Real estate totals 800 to 900 acres in St Jacob and Marine townships plus village parcels. Widow Paulina Searcy gets all personal property and named parcels in St Jacob and Marine township. Son A L Searcy receives use and rents of other real estate with reversion to his wife if he dies. Real estate to be held intact until youngest grandchild is 21, then divided among six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Searcy
St. Jacob
Rufus Pike
Marine Townships
Marine Township
L. Searcy
Searcy heirs named in will with one brother omitted
The grandchildren listed are Mrs Reinhart Mueller Bertha M Searcy Mabel A Searcy G W Searcy Cora P Searcy and Leopora J Searcy. Edward Searcy the deceased’s only brother who lived in Cherryvale Kan was not mentioned in the will.
Alhambra Businessman Missing After Sudden Disappearance
Jacob Gehrig a prominent Alhambra businessman and township supervisor vanished last Friday. A letter postmarked St Louis found Tuesday suggested he sought peace and happiness while family fear temporary mental derangement. His stepson now runs the Alhambra store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gehrig
Alhambra
Schultzes
Mr. Gehrig
St. Louis
Gehrig
Mrs Amelia Zenk Dies at Home near City
Mrs Amelia Zenk widow of Frederick Zenk and longtime resident died last evening at 9 50 at the Zenk homestead on the Ed wardsville road aged 75 turning 76 in April Cause was uremia after a period of illness Coma set in yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock with all children at her bedside except son Benjamin in St Louis Her death follows the recent death of her eldest son Dr I F Zink in a St Louis hospital Funeral will be Monday at 9 30 from the residence to St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church with Rev Martin Daib officiating Burial will be in the Lutheran cemetery The obituary will be continued in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Zenk
Frederick Zenk
Zenk
Edwardsville Road
Wis
Benjamin
St. Louis
IF. G. Zink
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Martin Daib
Doctor King’s New Discovery Saves Grimesland Man
Consumption nearly felled George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina before he tried Doctor King’s New Discovery. He reports improvement after the first bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles. The remedy treats coughs and colds and strengthens lungs, with trial bottles free at S Kingston drugstore, priced 50 cents and one dollar.
What Everybody Wants and Church Notice
What Everybody Wants promises health through Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming cures for kidney and bladder disorders and preventing Bright's disease and diabetes. The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church meets at Mrs. H. F. Thurston's home next Thursday at 2 pm and will hold weekly sessions thereafter. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are recommended by S Kingston. Dan Peterman will deliver the Post-Dispatch daily and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
S. Kingston
Dan Peterman
Post-Dispatch
Doyle Puff Highlights Giants Hopeful Larry Doyle
The New York Evening Telegram shows Larry Doyle, former Troy player, touted as the spring’s bright prospect for the Giants. Articles note Doyle’s inconsistent earlier form, calls from experts for a solid season, and his readiness to seize the second-base spot as spring training opens in Marlin Springs Texas. Doyle heads to St Louis then Marlin Springs with teammates Bresnahan Beecher and Merkle to join the squad. Dr J E Linder of this city remains a noted Buff Rock breeder with top fowl show wins, while Mrs Estella Howard files for divorce from Joseph Howard, once of Edwardsville, alleging infidelity. they wed February 16, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Telegram
Larry” Doyle
Troy
New York Giants
Doyle
Giants
Larry" Doyle
Baseball Hall of Fame
Breese
St. Louis
Bresnahan, Beecher and Merkle
Marlin Springs
J. E. Linder
Indianapolis
Linder
Bloomington
Estella Howard
Circuit Court
Joseph Howard
Lebanon
Howard
Edwardsville
Estella Snodgrasa
Simple Remedy For La Grippe And Health Claims
A brief notice extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for la grippe that prevents pneumonia, noting the genuine product comes in a yellow package and warning against substitutes. It also cites testimonials about DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills praised by S Kingston and mentions Society shoe claims for foot-friendly lasts with Epw W Kjvgren endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
S. Kingston
Social and Personal Social events and a wedding in Troy
School teachers entertained the Board of Education and wives at Prof. and Mrs. H. F. Thurston's home with an elaborate banquet and humorous gifts. Miss Emma Brunworth married Christian Wagner at her parents’ home, with a small group present and a wedding supper. The YWCTU hosted a Valentine party at Miss Rose Wilkinson's, and the Merry Workers held a pie social in the Presbyterian church basement with a per-letter admission fee. Various residents attended funerals, meetings, and visits in Collinsville, Edwardsville, and St. Louis, with several noting out of town guests and social rounds through Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
H. F. Thurston
Emma Brunworth
Christian Wagner
Edwardsville
North Hickory Street
Martin Daib
St. Paul's Evangelical Gutheran Church
Brunworth
Lydia Hoecker
Collinsville
Ernest Brunworth
Kansas City
Louis Wagner
Carl Johaan
Dora Hecker
Rose Wilkinson
Presbyterian Church
Petit jurors drawn for two weeks in circuit court
Petit jurors for two weeks starting February 24 are listed with names from Edwardsville to Godfrey. The circuit court disposed of several cases since last report, including dismissals, verdicts awarding damages, and continuances across law and chancery divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kralmann
H. C. Squires
Herman Lehman
Henry Phelogg
Edwardsville
John Dettman
Charles Zettmann
Verdie Treachery
John Hoffmann, Jr
W. T. Lancaster
Joseph Junn
Edward Schallenburg
Alton
Henry Felder
Collinsville
Herbert Culp
Festerburg
John Boge
Edward Steiber
Name
Circuit Court
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Pather
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
DeWitt
New York
Troy Boy
Texas
Gaters
la Grippe
Hert Barber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Barber
Kingston
Epw
W. Kvegrn
Visitera
Wagner
Pie Social
R.c. Keown
H. C. Kerney
California
Will
Moritz Wilhelm
Collinaville
George Esterlein
J. H. Stienham
Henry Wendler
Bertha
Andreas Klein
Fourth Missouri Cavalry Veteran Club
Northwestern Hall
Belle Fletcher
Ed. Ward
Odd Fellows and Revekahs
Sallie Morriss
Josephine
Colinsville
Wm. Baird
John Housam
East St. Louis
Harry Kennedy
Maria Smith
George Jacobs
Chesterfield
M. L. Helmich
John T. Bohnenstiedt
John Feldmeier
John J. Deimling
J. M. Hawley
Greenville
Erhardt Deimling
Madison County
Margie Smith
Martha Sims
Joseph J. Brown
Michigan
Louise Bohnenstiehl
Thomas Clayton
Roby Davidson
Aurora Springs
G. L. Elliott
Wio. Norbury
Wilmot
Pocahonts
Linda Rucker
L. E. Wittenfeld
Fred Schuler
Anna
James T. Purviance
W. M. Wylie
Maryville
Silas Shadwick
Efavorite
A. Charles
Harbor, Maine
Electric Bitters
The
St. Louis Times
Daniel Peterman
Delmling Bros
Circuit and Probate
James Rickey
Stewart & Coy
Michael Birkner
George Birkner
Frank Mackey
New Staunton Coal Co
Michael Torni
American Car and Foundry Co
David Compton
de Camp Coal Co
Tri-City Livery Co
Josephine Balihorn
Robert Kuck
Wm. Rauft
Commonwealth Steel Co
Fred Grefe
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Michael Sader
J. C. Guisewite
American Car and Foundry
Elvertimers
Bige Pour Railway
Mulville Bros
City of
Granite City
Jennie Drischell
George Drischell
Compal Ainamnt
Josephine Whyers
Joseph Whyers
Clara Bunnes
C. C. Bunn
George Kline
Frankeli
James W. Lamb
Ohia Oil Co
John Hug
Albert A. Wick
D.E. Nuckels
S. H. Reynolds
Sallie Reynolds
Carrie Abbott
Wm. Abbott
Mary Iu. Scott
Jones C. Scott
E. L. Mather
Hardy Robbins
Ross Weisburn
Next Friend
Madison County Ferry Co
Etta Reaves
Edward Reeves
Alberta Teter
Lyman Teter
Jessie Drury
Clarence Drury
Mer Cauland & Youree
Salet
Hermine Theis
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