Madison County Citizens Aim to Save Monks Mound Park
A coalition of Madison County and East St. Louis residents seeks to preserve Monks Mound and smaller nearby mounds from railroad construction. The plan envisions a state park, with committees from Edwardsville Collinsville and East St. Louis preparing to appeal to St. Louis company officials and lawmakers for funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
St. Louis
Taious Song
Springfield
Tur
Edwardsvillc Republican
St Baye
East St. Louis
H. P. Hotz
C. F. Gueltig
Commercial Club
Edwardsville
Guy Kneedler
Collinsville
Ken Hogers
Alton Board of Trade
Kunnemaga
Nameoki
T. K. Fekele
Jesse Ramey
L A. Smith
Bt. Louis
Bi. Smith
Jesse , Ramey
T. 'J. Ramey
Shey
Egypt
Monka of
Cathokia
Fire devastates Greenville business district
A Sunday morning blaze destroyed the DeMoulin business block on Greenville's northeast corner and damaged the Pierrdn and Grate buildings. The fire caused widespread losses, with over 1 score of businesses suffering heavy damage and total costs near 324,500. Watchman Davis observed the fire, traced to Tibbetts and Carriere basement, as Fire Chief Baum led investigations.
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Greenville
Pierrdn
Businvea Steen
Jose
Jess
Davis
Ini
Seaman
Eire
Baum‘parger
Tibbetts & Carriere
Look Wachy
Ldya
J M Hawley Jeweler Curbs Fire Losses In Troy Area
Affected losses include $1,000 for J M Hawley and $1,200 for Mrs Jo L Burch with other losses ranging from $25 to $500. J M Hawley, formerly a Troy jeweler, saved pianos and stock and plans to resume business after relocation. Dr F E Linder’s home roof caught fire from embers but suffered only slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ML. Hawley
Jo L. Burch
M. Hawley
Troy
F. E.’ Linder
Theo Guennewig Expires In Troy At 50
Theodore Guennewig long time Troy resident dies suddenly at his home at 9:30 AM aged 50 years 6 months and 1 day after months of illness He had just spoken of feeling better last evening Funeral planned for Monday at 9:30 from his home to St Jeromes Catholic Church with burial in Troy Cemetery Obituary to follow.
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Theodore Guennewig
Troy
Guennewig
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
Troy Cemetery
Mrs Hess Dies at Marine After Long Illness
Mrs Hachette Hess wife of Wa Hees of Slarine died at her Marine home last Saturday after a week of anemia poisoning. Age 61 years 3 months and days. Funeral Sunday with interment in Marine cemetery. Maiden name Keltermann lived in Marine since 1862. First marriage Louis May, second Louis Aebischer, third Wm Hess. Survived by two sons Louis and Leonard May of Edwardaville and five daughters Mesdames Lena Johns Bertha Shepard Lucy Schwarz Ida Holder of St Louis Alma Rieke of Marine. Brothers include Simon Kellermann Sr and George Kellermann of Edwardsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hachette Hess
Slarine
Troy
Marine Cemetery
Keltermann
Odeted
Marine
Louis May
Louis Aebischer
Wm. Hess
Louis
Leonard May
Edwardaville
Mesdames Lena Johns
Bertha Shepard
Lucy ‘Schwarz
Ida Holder
St. Louis
Coal Washer Destroyed at Lumaghi Collinsville Plant
Fire destroyed the Lumaghi Coal Company washer in Collinsville early Monday, causing an estimated loss of 550,000. The blaze, likely sparked by spontaneous combustion, rapidly engulfed the wet coal laden washer. It is unclear if the plant will be rebuilt.
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Lumaghi Coal Go
Collinsville
Lumaghi Coal Company
Ganca
City Council Minutes Show Official Actions and Bills in Troy 1913
Regular meeting notes show Alderman Beutel as mayor pro tem, roll calls, and approval of minutes. Treasurer Harry Cooper reports December cash on hand and receipts from licenses fines electric lighting and other sources totaling 106,696 dollars with a balance of 2,060.06. Finance committee lists numerous vendors and workers. motions authorize payments and contract reviews for coal and electric plant work. A special meeting is set for January 14 to decide on the Springfield and Central Klingis Traction franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Onder
Squire Meeker
Ott
Harry Cooper
Traves
Llewrllyn
Chutel
Pred Gerfen
James Purviance
Denk Bros, Coal Co
Mac Peterman
Allen
Ger Fun
Dank Bros. Cog] Co
Council For Action
Electric
Llewellyn
Bohnenstich
City Electrician
Llewallyn
Yohnenstichl
Spingfield & Central Klingis Traction Co
Alk
Uohnenatiehl
Beutel
Tom
Winter's grip tightens with ice and wreckage
A harsh stretch of freezing rain sleet and snow coats the countryside since Monday. Ice has damaged trees wires and caused several pedestrian falls with injuries including scalp wounds a fractured arm and head lacerations. The piece notes winter sports surge and cites Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy with patient testimonials and an offer of trial bottles.
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Jobin Rieder
Wm. H. Jarvis
E. J. Brown
Social news notes of visits and lodge installations
Social notes recap goings and comings with John Mress's birthday dinner. Attending guests include Nell of Marine, Mrs Henry Hirahatein of Lebanon, and many local families. Pride of the West Rebekah Lodge installed officers led by Deputy Grand Master JM Farnsworth. A New Year dinner at Win Govter’s Pin Oak home followed, with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mress
Wim. Nell
Near Marine
Henry Hirahatein
Lebanon
Henry Bauer
Near Summerfield
Mar
Wm. Steinmeyer
John
I Bohnenstiebl
Frank Gindler
Chris. Steuer
Louis Bress
Offa Breas
Will
Theodore Heurer
Illigh Stein
Miss Stella
Anna Bauer
Nora Lochnanan
Pride of the West Rebekah Lodge
JM. Farnsworth
Ray Shaffur
N. Gi
Mra
Elmer Belk
G. M. Farnsworth
Mary A. Thamas
Vanny Cramer
G. FL Cramer
Bess G. Davy
Silas Shadwick
N. G
Martha Grieve
Peter Scott
H. S
Giles
Win
Pin Oak
Tillie
Lona Greiner
St. Louis
Missie Madge
Edwardeville
and Mex
Charles Rucker
Louis Eggers
Clara
Blisses Louise
Maggie Rucker
David Klimgel
Lauretta
Maser
James Wild
Lat-a-Lot Club New Year Eve Social At Home
The Lat-a-Lot Club hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering at a new home with games awarding prizes and refreshments. Personal paragraphs list visitors and relatives seen in Greenville and surrounding towns, including a funeral in Belleville and multiple out‑of‑town guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priaea
January Weather Outlook With Cold Waves and Storms
January opens with rain as the eastward shift continues and a general cold wave grips the nation. Forecast calls for heavy storms of rain, wheat and snow, followed by a sweeping cold spell into the Deep South and Florida. Mercury period with Venus and Mars signals colder temperatures, light precipitation, and stormy conditions across the Gulf States and westward, ending with a severe cold wave and below average precipitation overall.
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Mississippi
Florida
Keeky Mountains
Gulf States
Among Church and Society News and Notices
The W C T A will hold a meeting next Tuesday at Mrs Lucy Waster residence. The Ladies Aid Society of the MK church meets with Mrs Sarah Maird next Thursday. Presbyterian Church sermon series resumes with De F E J Brown delivering the New Year sermon in the morning and The Call of China in the evening. Mrs B W Jarvis learns her grandmother Mrs Margaret James, aged seven years, suffered a stroke. Mrs Fd Peters also had a recent illness but is improving. Furs! Furs! All kinds. Nault Fruity seeks furs.
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Lucy Waster
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sarah Maird
Presbyterian Church
J. Brown
China
Mra
Green A“ Yeaterday
Margaret James
Mra. Jarvis
Greenup
Fd Peters
Circuit and Probate Court transfers and licenses
Circuit Court dispositions include rulings on verdicts and new trials in coal company and railway cases, plus divorces and administrator actions. Probate proceedings name minor heirs, bonds, proofs of death, and will hearings. real estate transfers list a property swap and a subdivision addition.
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New
Thomas Wwvi
Donk Bros
Neil
Mwcbride
L. Geers
Annie Duro¢gh
AL Ry
Ila Sp
Neli
Jobo
J. Leroy Custer
H. Y. Kacker
Frank Virgin
Sum Pyit
Frank Kahout
Bt L
J. Coal
Frencikay Helam
K. Waymer
Gillid Bernvous
S. G. A. Blanchard
Texlosure
BS. Guin
New System Ltanks and Machine Co
GA. Gruliken
Lumaghi- Coal Co
Mary Dedugka
St. L
Sub. Ry
John Bonrias
National Kniteing & Stamping UN
John Henkin
al Ve
LE HW Renkew
American Clay Machinery Co
Hanner Gloy- Works
Wm.Bakinsky
National Enemeling & Stamping Co
Sheriker
Estace Anton Shakis
New Staunton Coal Co
Case
General Accident
Wire & Lite Ansurance Corporation, Limited
Ttc
Olive & Staunton Coal Co
Maroid Mereer Iminor
Igsie
Elesheth Powell
Jane Wianond
Sage Will
Trances Pebumacher
Ainad Yepart
August Metz
Lizabeth Decitions
Emma Jayrison
Henry Volk
James Sendings
Claium
Wth Steel Co
Frank
Eutyix
Tuntell
Extita Amin
Shasy’ Wi
Roal
Simpson
Simo Ma
Lermann
Senaard
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Survey of Central Illinois Traction
Heart
Vandalia
Henry Stolte
Wm. Norbury
G. A. Purgiance
Ady
Paar Simpson
Osois
Council Journal
Elmer Sapp
John Sapp
D. G. Frica
W. J. Vetter
Brookside Cou! Co
Fairbanks, Mose & Co
B. Kimberlin
Charles Dattmer
L. T. Walker
Thomas Walker
Elvotste Supply. Co
Western Electric Co
H. F. Miller
August Bentel
August Krieger
Herman Webirer
Fred Leitz
Albert Kleist
Monroe Porter
John Fischer
John Reis
Stolze Lumber
Lembe
Shafter & Wiliams
Hiles & Simpson
Eounuys
Chee
Caine
Martin ‘Keck
Kumber Igrane & Go
Grafton Quarry Co
Rook
Sam Davis
Miler
T. Norbury
John Hel Her
Joseph Blatt
Poli
Gebauer
Catskills
Tex
Tt. R. Huffendick
Aliss Olga Schwartz
John Schwartz
Lucille Haber
Miss Haber
Kaskaskia
Uribe
Thomas Naylor
Sachem
Hugh Frame
John McKenna
Tr Ray
Henry Dettwur
John W. Watts
Deroy Wilkinson
G. B. Keny
James W. Waslor
G. M. Warpsworth
Atv
Thomas Lewia
Wm. Preston
James M. Bosomworth
Martha Stienhans
Theresa Selig
George Farnsworth
Collinaville
G. D. Farnsworth
Walsy Walla
Misa Lela Nickergou
Tilden
Maggie Joseph
St. Lewis
E. D. Joseph
John Burnhardt
Helvelia Mutual Insurance
Highland
John I. Deimling
Belleville
George Deimling
Missispi Valley
Ahso
Circuit Court
Law
George
Bandyva, Lo & ML Ry
John Bornardi
Lumaghi Coal Co
McIse Oo
Zurios Chrigton
Vasil Sicoli
Alowed
Vigines
Alton
Granite & St. Louis Vruction Co
J Young
Regina Ass
Hb. Oe
Bend
Reghlne Rustin
Calvin Slovertal
Regina Rash
Iva
Iva Schwarburg « al, Debt On Band; Wm. Coverdii
Granite & St. Louis
Traction Co
Real
Tate
John W. McAnurney
D. J. Bowen Et al Ptr
Koepfli
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