Wesley Jarvis Killed by Slate Fall in Donk Mine No. 3
Wesley W. Jarvis, a Troy resident and miner, died in Donk Bros Mine No. 3 when a slate fall crushed him about 9:30 a.m. on December 28, 1908. Coroner and jury reached a verdict of death from a slate fall in room 6, with inquest held at the trainers hall. Jarvis, born July 27, 1870, left no wife and is survived by his mother and five brothers and one sister. His funeral was held at the Presbyterian church, with Local No. 691 UMWA assisting, and burial in Troy cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donk
Wesley W. Jarvis
Charles Elliott
Jarvis
Elliott
R. F. Low
Edwardsville
C. N. Streeper
Alton
Hindmarch
Stanley Ritcher
Jimes McCormick
Au Rawson
Walter Watkinson
Wesley Jarvis
Wlate
North Side
Donk Bros
Troy
Llinois
West End
Presbyterian
Showman Lamb Arrested Here in Missouri Fugitive Case
Lamb known as Spider was seized by Marshal Coons after tips from Sheriff Blair. Held in city calaboose before being sent to St Louis to face Gallatin Missouri warrant for disposing of mortgaged property. Lamb and wife with child ran moving picture show tied to Lamb Trio acts. He may claim chef trade and has a theatrical background. His alibi and injury claim were disproved prior to arrest.
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Lamb
Spider
Marshal Coons
J. Af. Blair
Daviess County
Calaboose
St. Louis
Blair
Missouri
Gallatin
Troy
Cottage Hotel
Lam
Frederick Krieger Dies After Long Illness at 38
Frederick Krieger eldest son of Mr and Mrs August Nriever died yesterday at his home after months of ill health and a nine week confinement. He was 38 years old and the funeral is set for tomorrow at 1 30 PM from his residence to St Pat Ryan Heal Lutheran church. He was born April 20 1877 near Troy in Pin Oak township and later worked in various occupations with a partnership with John Ross before moving to Col Husville. He lost a leg in an accident which led to a decline in health and he resided with his parents in this city. He is survived by his parents brother Charles Krieger of Edwardsville and a host of relatives and friends.
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Preelevigk Striever
Mer
Mars
August Nriever
Hiss
St. Pat's Ryanne Heal Lutheran Church
Lutheraweemerer
Frederick Krieger
Avis Horn
Troy
Pin Oak
Charles Krieger
Edywardsville
Tragedy at Collinsville Claims 17 Year Old John Deer
A fatal accident at Collinsville depot as eastbound evening train struck John Deer aged 17 as he crossed the track to the south side. His parents suffer illness and surgery while the family mourns a sudden loss amid community sympathy.
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Collinsville
John Deer
Virnetatia
Young Deer
Vane
Thas
David Deer
New Troy Shoe Factory Under Rapid Construction
Construction on Troy's new shoe factory progresses with brickwork to the second story and mid month expected completion for machinery installation. Contractor Wind keeps crews on site as Mascoutah inspected engine from Mascollah brick works is replaced by a larger one from a St. Louis firm with a boiler also purchased.
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Troy
Wind
Fred Campbell
Mascoutah
Mascollah
St. Louis
Campbell
Mayer
Fretarys
Sevndaoflers
Lownie
Flores
Community notices and church events in local region
A district junior event and church meetings fill the week with representatives from nearby churches promised attendance. A Christmas and New Year gathering closes the year with prayers, and reports show service topics at Lakesphire and Collinsville visits. Several residents travel between nearby towns for family and social engagements.
Dancing Club yearend party at Braner's hall
A merry crowd of about two hundred danced into the new year at Braner's hall under the Elite Dancing Club. Prof Felin's orchestra provided music and a prize waltz awarded to Joseph Stevenson and Miss Bertha Young. supper followed and the event was called one of the season's most enjoyable.
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Braner's
Prof. Felin
Joseph Stevenson
Bertha Young
Numerous Collinsville visitors fill regional social news
A long list of locals and guests from Collinsville and St. Louis visit relatives in Maryville and nearby towns. Miss Minnie Wilbert and Miss Ida Dettmar travel home for holidays, while Prof. Paul Mes and siblings visit Redi during the season. Attendees include S W McWnittrick of Edwardsville, Misses Rogers from Springfield, and many others sharing family gatherings and leisure outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Minnie Wilbert
Louis Sehneider
Collinsville
Aul Mes
Little Son
Redi
S. W. McWnittrick
Edwardsville
Tollie
Louise Burk
Helen Peter
St. Louis
George H. Sehmacher
Ester
Phoebe
Robert Bain
Aj Viel
Decatur
Herrick
Hattie Peck
Springfield
Kingston
Pearl Uepnlewhit
Mies Gererude
Woo
Gebaner
Alfred
J. Re
Jennies
Mabel
Staiis
Libbie Wrighs
East St. Laws
Martha Shasem
Cal- Vinsville
Mary Sprick
Clayton Aml
Lowisy
Berteath
Ville
Mars
Jeane T. Puovyisaes
Mises
Paul Cempbotl
Iatavis
Longhews
Bruce HH. Brown
Orks Meyer Bros
Wrage
Nellie
Ian Arthur
CW Eottes
Mr. Rel
Belle Gregot
Pgumsey
Preston
Fred May
Norbury
St. Lowis
Ayas Spebui
Joseph Mokwa
J.J. Brown
Puesday
Oklahoma
Brew
Stratton Audives
Iodiana
Three insanity cases heard in county court
Three men were committed to the Jacksonville asylum after insanity hearings in county court. John Cavender of Granite City, Edward Samit of Madison, and John Kirkpatrick of Collinsville reported delusions including web weaving, hot needles, and being a secret service detective. Yesterday was the deadline for filing suits for the January circuit term starting January 11. Petit jurors for the first and second weeks must report the day after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cavender
Granite City
Edward Samit
Madison
John Kirkpatrick
Collinsville
Cavender
Samit
Kirkpatrick
Secret Service
Jacksonville
Circuit Court
Momlay
New trial sought in Brase damages case against St. Louis and Northeastern
Court reports reveal demission of a new trial for The St. Louis & Northeastern Railway Co after a $2,500 damages judgment for Mrs. Louise Brase. Notices of appeal filed in several cases include Philip Fair lehill for $5,000 against New Staunton Coal Co and city appeals involving Aran Pagan. Other docket items list verdicts, motions, and injunctions across municipal and circuit levels, with damages awarded in several personal injury and property actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis & Northeastern Railway Co
Louise Brase
New Staunton Coal Co
Appelllate
Philip Fairlehill
City of Highland
Aran Pagan
Highhney
Paghon
SAN Damytaes
Foreclosure and Personal Injury Actions Listed
A cluttered OCR list shows foreclosures and civil actions including Weber versus Leretaepast, Selieter versus Uredes, Mas Maedyonsky for $600, and Wiehbood Bortrothery Works versus Amelivan Fapress Company for $500. Also noted are divorce complaints for Lertha Baker versus Henry Gaker, and several personal injury and damages cases involving St Louis and Northeastern Railway Co and related firms.
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Yew
Coare
Fieoh Weber
Bran
Northwestern
Fey. Co
Ahew
Peddermann
St. Louis
Northeasternity. Co
Jacob Peddermann
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Donk's
Fred Riebold
John Peimlinge
John Riguin
Thomas Naylor
Henry Barnsback
Misa Phoebs Montgomery
Z. J. Montgomery
F. W. Seele
Thomas W. Davis
St. Jacob
Wesley Weston Jarvis
John F
Nancy J. Jarvis
Joplin
Indiana
North Dakota
Nelson M
Kansas City
John Charles
Thomas G. Jarvis
Naynie QO. Baglin
Seling
Adeter Linge
Chess
Shoe Factory
Builer
Othe
Utenanis
Tinois
Rey
Nola Aweruy
Aid Rooty
Hester Wnonnedy
AL A
Lakesphire
John A. Hawai
Rochester
Troy Cemetery
So Wideston
Sou
Geray
Aeditional
Bration
Paanie Cramer
Louhelie Jolly
Daeite File
Olu Ripley
Libbie Avis
Ramuel Cariveright
Liedel
Anl
Greenville
Ruby Shively
Little Dinger Ware
Callinsville
Phives
Geneva Peters
Greenup
Wow. Jarvi
Robert Thain
Paethonutas
Flenry
Death Retirumel
New York
George Edwards
Spring Valley
CG. KP. Edwards
Eewards
Keith
Emory Edwards
Wilbur Edwards
Samps Gerstenecker
Mauie
Emil Haury Vic
William Franklin
A. Stevens
Jor
Ward
de Iother
Buessins
Owery
Ryderaus
Madison County
Dora Michael
Campey
Theresa Mirkis
Vandalia
Mayol
Lillian Weads
East St. Lowi
Dowd
Rayjanie
iLiad Aiffere
Edward Struckhot
Edwardsvile
Jheorge Lieblervant
SE .Jacob
Peter Kremer
Edawhardsvile
Harold Baer
Cran
St. Jaeph
Criends
Power Oats
Dolor Goch
Bone Folks
Mise Norn Smith
Mavine
Charles Waebh
Nornut Appel
St la Fora
Visch Ei Rete Tvs
Willacl
Bteynavmad
Teuwsan
Dtolfis Ai
St. Bass
Martin Wittanen
Evelyn
At. Jieoh
Vicky Selader
Mys
Dlury Usanke
George Beil
Kavewar
Circuit and Probate Courts
Mary Catmred
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