Evans Killed in Zeigler Mine Disaster
John C. Evans a Troy resident and mine official died in the Zeigler mine explosion early Sunday. His body returned to Troy with Judge McWilliams after rescue efforts, as 19 bodies were found and remains of three others later died. Evans, age 50, leaves wife and six children. burial in Troy cemetery after services.
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Troy
Litchfield
John C. Evans
Zeigler
Mr. Evans
Joseph Leiter
Ziegler
Paul McWilliams
Joseph Lieter
Evans
McWilliams
Fast St. Lowuis Moray
Nev. BL. Stuart
H. A. Canerly
August Droll
R. ©. Morriss
GC. P. Edwards
J. R. Renfro
J. RR. Warl
Neilson Lodge No
Fire Rages At Zeigler Mine Tragedy Toll Grows
A blast at Zeigler mine in Posey County kills twenty six miners. Fire stops rescue efforts as state inspectors order the mine sealed for two to three months. Seven bodies remain unrecovered, feared to be trapped inside.
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Posey Leiter
Zeiglers
Leiter Striet
Anine
Factory Nears Completion in Troy Despite Weather
The Troy shoe factory construction advances as brickwork finishes and carpenters work on floors stairs and fittings. Manager Mayer tours St Louis daily to arrange machinery from Ver Steeg-Grant, with engine boiler arriving next week. Sixteen words show optimism for an early start around March 1 while a local classified column invites readers to place ads.
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Troy
Mayer
St. Louis
Remy
Elm Grove voters weigh new school in special election
Elm Grove district votes today on a new $1800 frame building to replace an inadequate brick school near Schon farm. Trustees Zajicek and Bolhunger push the plan to better serve pupils with modern classrooms, ventilation, and heating. assessed property value is $75,593 with a school tax rate of 76 cents per $100.
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Elm Grove
Qarther
Montpentery
Mh Phuns
TE Wi
Schon Farm
W. OR. Wel
Blu
Grovesant
Joseph Schreiber
Fo Zajicek
C. J. Bolhiugér
A Horrible Hold Up Prompts Cured By New Discovery
Washington NC resident recounts his brother suffering ten years from consumption and recovering fully after six bottles of Pr King New Discovery. The remedy, praised as the sure cure for weak lungs and bronchial ailments, is offered with a free bottle guarantee. Available through Kingston and St Louis Times subscription agents.
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W. BR. Lipscomb
Washington
Ncc
Pr. King
Kingston
Pocahontas chiefs raised at Neogha Council Ball
Neogha Council No 34 Degree of Pocahontas held a large ball at the Braner building where chiefs were raised to stamps by Mrs. Mannie Farnsworth and Mrs. Effie Friesland. New chiefs include Mrs. Mat the Mendensll, Miss Mary Schotemeyer, Mrs. Celine Helx, Emory Kimberlin, and others. Refreshments followed. social time enjoyed by all.
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Neogha Council No
Degree of Pocahontas
Braner
Mannie Farnsworth
Effie Friesland
Matthe Mendensll
Prophetess
Mary’ Schotemeyer
Pocahontas
Celine Helx
Wenons
Emory Kimberlin
Powhatan
Ann M. Ramshaw
Kate Monroe
Fifie Frietland
Mise Ada Friesland
Fierence May
Fimma Solter
May Jobus
Among Church and Society in Carlinville Community
Rev. Martin Daib, formerly of St. Pauls Lutheran, installed as pastor of Zion Lutheran in Carlinville. Hey Wilhelm of Staunton led the service with Rev. A. H. Almstedt and Prof. L. Wessel assisting. A reception followed at Mr and Mrs Steinmeyer home. Ladies Aid Society elected officers for the coming year and announced meetings.
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Martin Daib
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Carlinville
Hey
Wilhelm of
Staunton
A. H. Almstedt
Granite City
L. Wessel
Concordia College
Springfield
Dnel
Steinmeyer
Dash
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hester Kennedy
Flonohe
T. W. Dawson
Win HL. Wild
St. Clffollis
Won Lewis
Atti-Sudtoon Lease
Boviegy
Pres- Uslenan
TM. Davidlsere
Death of Former Resident Sane Siewert in Troy
Relatives in Troy learned Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Sane Siewert formerly the widow of Jacob Mahler of Troy Township. She died at her home near Lake She was born October 7, 1840, in Pennsylvania. At 22 she married Jacob Mahler of Troy and they lived east of the city on the St Jacob road before moving to Oklahoma where Mr. Mahler died. Twelve children were born to them five sons and seven daughters. Surviving are Wm Mahler of Troy Myre Mapes Nickollas of Montrose Kansas Mary Peel and George Mahler of Langeton Oklahoma and three other children. Her second marriage was to Samuel Siegrint who survives. She also leaves three sisters and five brothers.
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Lester Coal Co
Zeigler
Litchfield
Evans
Martha Evans
J. Oo. Evans
Src
Princeton
Martha Dell
Esther
Mildred
Isabelle
Harold
Anna
Presbyterian Church of
Gitchfield
C. O. F. Lodge
Charles Hall
Collinsville
Ernestine Meyer
Lebanon
Silas Shadwick
Jd. Waster
Goldie
Lee
Bessie
Mar Opie
Emma Mossman
Maynard Joseph
John Feldmeier
Edwardsville
John F. Deimling
George Liebler
John Hoehuli
St. Jacob
Ethel Morrisa
Elizabeth Barnsback
Troy
Sanewel Siwerist
Jacobs
Vevenaed
William Amd
Elizabeth Hoenig
Pennsylvania
Piineis
Jieah Mahler
St. Jacob Road
Oklahoma
Mahler
Col Sevet Diag
Stevive
Wm Bbubbert
Vroy, Myre
Mapes Nichollas
Monntridge
Mary Peel
George Mahler
Langveton
Oktn
Secon
Samuel Siegrint
Thatsty
Divorce Granted Over Ill Temper and Bad Breath
An elderly couple’s court dispute ends in divorce on grounds of ill temper and persistent bad breath. An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life pills as a cure for constipation, breath issues, liver trouble, colds, headaches, and chills. Kingston. German birthday post cards in The Cully stationery department.
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Cully
Court House Terms Open January Term of Madison County Circuit Court
The January term of the Madison county circuit court convened Monday morning in two divisions under Judges Burroughs and Moore. Jury foreman J. P. Sweitzer, Collinsville, and bailiff S. Kenner, Edwardsville, were named as proceedings began. Various cases were disposed of or continued, including settlements, assumpsit actions, and appeals. Probate matters and final reports dominated the docket, with several estates settled, inventories approved, and executors discharged as the term progresses.
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Madison County
Couth
B. OR. Burroughs
Edwardsville
Charles T. Moore
Nashville
J. A. Barnett
Moore
P. P. Luskis
Burroughs
Prand
J. P. Sweitzer
Collinsville
8. C. Kenner
James Cavender
Chivage & Alton
Andy Syka
Charles Ramsey
B. H. McKinney
Charles Valentine
D—Wow
Rhoads
East
Ar. Louis Valant Co
Arthur Panudys
Joseph Kleisner
Eness
Steckran
L. E. Eberhardt
Assump Sit
Warry ‘Phomers
Alton
Granite & St. Louis Traction Co
Ease
SW. Brady
Same
Hipbland
American Express
Col En
FLOM
Priester
Arthier
Emma Clark
Aly
Pertitign
Geope Lovejoy
Rey Lovejoy
Yawtirion
Minnie Gyofe
Peederick
Cleeres
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J. C. Evans
City Cemetery
John Owen Evans
John O
Martha Fivans
Walesa
St. Clair County
Anna C. Wassinger
Nilwood
Pie
J. D. Crabb
Aetna Indemnity Company
Zeigler Mine
Woodriver
Edward Feutz
Helvetia
Saline
New Douglas
Marine
Alhambra
Olive
Jarvis
Hume Ae
Edwardaville
Ft Russell
Marc
Nameokt
Chouteau
Woudrivi
Fosterbut
Verio
Joelfrey
NEW School
Danis Peterman
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
A. Weineck
Joseph A. Arth, Jr
Anna O. Ruff
Carl J. Ratt
Martha Hoffmann
Edswardsville
David Jones
Trey
John Ruff
Joseph Arth
Trighlond Milling Co
Mentor Temple Now
Pythian
Rieder's
Oy House
A. M. Hinshaw
Mosulames Mey
Cartwright
Mattte It Mendenall
Mary Scott
Mise Jessie Hir*vey
Yey
Th & Cl
Alm
Jamesliw
Sarah McGeaghin
James Scott
Jessie Marvey
Henry Tugeiy
Kate Hare
Sarah Wilkinson
J. A. Moran
St. Lois
Moran
J. W. Cook
Elias Burk, Jr
Highland
Thomas E. Mould
Belleville
Mat Pogter
Sanmmnel Siegrist
Langston, Okhoa
Court House
New Circuit Court Carendooa
McClure
Kersey
WSSU
Psit
Mitsaneti
Ghris
Nicol Pares
Naim Lazares
Hessram Psdt
Chartecre
Bo Kinsman Et Ab
Wo Ebwelb
Joseph Burton
Upper Alton
John & Hillakotter
He. Pawson
Wubi
Skelley
J. ML. Selaciarta
Lewis Selwartze
Hot
Maria Fries
Furyine Saywary
Margaret Raseby
Clivence Biencake
Bineola
Wilhelmings Leng
Praatesi
Ih. Tk
Schmidt
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