Remains of R. A. Woodward Interred in Troy
The remains of Richard Alphonso Woodward born February 15 1873 Humboldt Tennessee and long time St Louis executive were brought from Sierra Madre California to Troy for funeral services at the Presbyterian church. Interment followed in the Troy cemetery. Survived by wife Daisy Risser two daughters Margaret Z Ellene a sister and five brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Woodward
Sierra
Madre
Cal
St. Louis
Presbyterian Church
James Oxborn
Troy
Richard Alphonso Woodward
Humboldt, Tenn
Cape Girardeau
Woodward
Allan-Pfeiffer, Chemical Company of
Kansas City
Texas
California
Sierra Madre
Mies Daisy Risser
Rock Hill
S.C
Mail train wreck scatters papers and mail bags
A fast westbound mail train No 29 passing the depot at 6 59 a m threw papers and mail bags from the cars. Several bags containing papers were ground up under wheels and fragments from St Louis and Edwardsville papers were strewn along the track as far as Formosa. The regular demolition of the morning mail draws public displeasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louia
Edwardsville
Formosa
No. 8
Interurban line project advances amid funding debate
In the latest update on the long distance interurban line, officials report progress while funding concerns remain. The article notes plans and possible delays as agencies debate costs and routes.
Greenville Mayor Confident Road Project Will Be Realized
The syndicate was found satisfactory and accepted, with a cablegram report last week confirming it. The road has dragged on for years and eroded public faith, though Mayor De Moulin of Greenville remains hopeful, noting money raised, rights of way secured, and company organized to push the project forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor de Moulin
Greenville
DeMoulin
Death of Henry Ostendorf farmer from Bohemian settlement
Henry Ostendorf 49 died at home on Tuesday after a six day illness. Born in Center ville St. Clair County he lived on the W W Barnsback farm northwest of the city. Survived by seven sons and two daughters, three sisters, a half-brother and half-sister. Funeral Thursday from his home under C S P S auspices with pallbearers from both groups. interment in Bohemian cemetery Buck road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ostendorf
W. Barnsback
Hfe
Mr. Ostendorf
Centerville
St. Clair County
Edwardsville
Anna Jedlicka
St. Louis
Ostendorf
Amity Camp
Buck Road
Climate and Crops Social and Personal Conditions
December report from the State Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau notes favorable farm weather statewide, below normal precipitation except in the south, and a 2 degree daily temperature deficit. Wheat remains excellent, corn husking and selling largely finished, but corn movement scarce. Swine plagues reported in Fulton Morgan and Jackson. apple crop storage quality poor. potatoes rotting and shortages. Social notes describe New Year ball at Rieder’s opera house, lodge installations, local marriages, and various visits by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Fulton
Morgan
Jackson
Highland and Troy Relatives Visit Over Holidays
A series of visits across Illinois and nearby states includes Gustave Daluege and family returning from Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs. McKittrick to Edwardsville, and Mr. and Mrs. Klein from a New Year’s trip to St. Louis. Highland Leader notes Mrs. Louisa Lory Sr. and L. Lory Jr. visiting an ill Emma Appel in Troy, with J. N. Jarvis and Louis Bollmann also in town. Various locals host guests from Troy, Edwardsville, Center, Vandalia, and Conaway Springs while others resume studies in Champaign after holidays. Women Addie Schmitt and Lena Iberg travel from Pierron for visits, and millinery prospects loom as Adella Braun and Lilla Muller scout locations. Dr. W. W. Risser hosts in Strasbourg before a Saint Louis trip, and Kluge, Fedder, Fischer families add to the social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Gustave Daluege
Gillespie
E. McKittrick
Edwardsville
Andrew Klein
St. Louis
Louisa Lory
L. Lory, Jr
Troy
Emma
Louise
Louis’ Hartung, Jr
W. J. Gebauer
Xpred Solter
Misa Onie
Conaway Springs
Kay
John
Louis Solter
Granville Farnsworth
Center
T. W. Farnsworth
Vandalia
G. M. Farnaworth
Earl W. Donoho
Champaign
University of Illioia
Addie Schmitt
Pierron
Lena Iberg
Missea Adella
Braun
Lilla
Muller
Highland
Troy church society notices and revival report
The Troy Cemetery Mite Society will meet at Mrs. J. E. Hindmarch's home next Saturday at 2 PM. A congregational meeting of the German Evangelical church is set for tomorrow at 2 PM. The M E Sunday School elected officers for the year led by George C. Ritcher and staff. Evangelist Gordon W. Hill, a former Troy boy, writes from Paducah Ky. about a revival begun November 19 providing 100 new members since December 25 and over 300 total to date with all-night prayers and strong altar services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Cemetery
Mite Society
J. E. Hindmarch
German Evangelical Church
M. E. Sunday School
George C. Ritcher
H. F. Thoreton
Wm. H. Wild
Fannie Cramer
Bessie G. Davy
Gordon W. Hill
Troy
Paducah
George C. Catea
Louisville
Waléa
Evans Roberta
Cates
Rev
Ola
Circuit Court Proceedings in Madison and St Clair
Court actions across the third judicial circuit include two divisions in Madison and St Clair during January and February. The January Madison term opens with a packed docket of 260 law cases, 88 chancery matters, and 66 criminal cases, many continued from October. Petit jurors for the term are listed from communities including Alton, Collinsville, and Venice, among others, with names such as Hale, Bundeon, Van Frazen, and Goebel among the draw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Judicial Circuit
B. R. Burroughs
Madison
Randolph
EK. W. Holder
St.Clair
Charters
Moore
Bond
Washington
Perry
Monroe
St. Clair
Madison County Circuit Court
T. A. Hale
Ft. Russell
Joseph Bundeon
Alton
Geo. van Frazen
Chouteau
J. W. Crosa
Wilkie Barnsback
Edwardsville
Orey Gordon
Foaterburg
Albert Short
Chesteau
Frank Starkey
Ft. Russel
Frank Kustermann
Saline
John Forman
John Maher
Godfrey
J. Jones
Zeno Stoecklein
Helvetia
J. M. Dotson
Wifiza
Thomas
Tony Auen
Venice
Wm. Goebel
Moro
Conrad Lindner
Jarvis
Wm. Bullan
Collinsville
W. Lange
Joseph Nage
H. R. Dankenbrink
Pin Gakk Herman Suhre
Alhambra
Auge Herman
Olive
P. L. Cullens
Bd&wardsville
Theo. Schwarz
Julius Bircher
August Overbeck
Richard Brandsley
John Veith
Hamel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Danapolis ” Sarivers
News OF the
R. A." Woodward
Dovensad
Bay
Davelon
Wm. R. Holden
Grant Shy
Edwardaville
Edwardeville
St. Jacob
U. S
Springfeld
Tung
Mary Brown
Lafayette Place
Poughkeepale
State Department
State Department of Agrculture and Weather Bureau
Jennie Duncan
Haynesville
S. Kingston
Kennedy
Kingaton
Z. Cramer
Fred
Navy
Troy’ Lodge
A. F
A. M
S. W. Rawson
W. M
A. A. Canedy
S. W
James Rawson
J.W
Fred Campbell
W. J. Vetter
Treas
Edward Miller
Robert Holliday
J. B
Dr. Fingzanders
C. S. Smith
John F. Deimling
Henry Bernhard
Tyler
Adolph Meyer
Katherine Hoge
R. H. Hoge
Belleville
CALI
George Solter
St. Louie
C. F. Krueger
East St. Louis
Charles V. Smith
Johnnie Ledbetter
Harry Sapp
Charles Rauch
Church and Society
Courts and Records Prom
Nnsw Circuit Court
Andrew Wolf
Wabash Ry. Ca
Henry Knuefinke
Kauefinks
B. Grider
City of
Granite City
Coudy Bros
Etta
Wabase
Aty. Co
John Campra
Stick Ry. Co
George Bell
Elfen
Bell
Henrietta Coal Co
Litchfield & Madison Ry. Co
Eau Claire St. Louis Lumber Co. Ra
Oliver C. Allen
Donk Bros. Cash and Coke Co
Tony Stearne
Helmbacher Forge & Rolling Mille
Rolla, Williams
East St. Louis & Suburban Ry. Co
Joseph Gosevitch
Helmbacher
Forge & Rolling Mille
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