Big Business Deal In Troy Telephone Company Sale
A major local transaction transfers the entire Troy Telephone Company holdings to Chris Busse. The deal, worth a large sum, closes after the annual stockholders meeting. Busse plans to relocate the central station to his lumber yard, add a second story, and rent private offices, with service expected to continue during moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Telephone’ Company
Chris, Busse
Troy Telephone Company
Chris Buase
J. W. Garnet
J. H. Stienhans
Spring Valley
Blackjack
Upper Marine Road
Kinloch
Exchange
J. HB. Stienhans
Bussé
Buasé
Troy
Main
Market Streets
Busse
Thirty Years Ago This Week In Troy Highlights
From the Weekly Bulletin January 20 1876 reports a Vandalia railroad wreck delaying traffic at Hunter's switch. John B Padon elevator near the depot sought ten thousand bushels of corn. Bonepicker Miller was fined five dollars and costs for harboring a nuisance before Squire Milla. Ex-treasurer T H Kennedy returns to Madison County after a southern sojourn. A ball at Elbring's hotel Marine featured music by I X L bands with supper. Der Frohsinn contributed songs. Presbyterian ladies with officers visited Rev and Mrs Robert Stewart presenting a gift of 126 dollars from two suppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter's
John B. Padon
Robert Stewart
Stewart
Feldmeier Dies at 52 After Short Illness
August W Feldmeier of Pin Oak township died at home near Edwardsville Tuesday evening, eight days after his father’s death. Pneumonia, four to five days. Aged 52 years, 26 days. Funeral held at 10 am yesterday at the family residence. Rev H T Bahnsen officiated. Interment at Oaklatsn cemetery with Amity Camp, No. 1724, Modern Woodmen, as undertakers. Survived by wife Josephine Madge, two sons, three daughters, one grandchild, three brothers and four sisters. Born February 20, 1853 in St. Louis. came to Pin Oak in 1860. Renowned farmer, honest neighbor, devoted husband and father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Feldmeier
Edwardsville
August W. Feldmeier
Pin Oak Township
H. T. Bahnsen
Oaklatsn
Amplres
Amity Camp
St. Louis
Mies Josephine Madge
Marine
Emma
Henry Bardelmeier
Fred W
John
Louis
Sophie
Louis Frott
Louisa
John Schon
Micnie
Henry Prott
Feldmeier
Pine Oak
Moathia
Legion
A Modern Miracle Recovers Mrs Moble Holt After Severe Cough
Article notes Mrs Moble Holt of Woodford Tennessee being near death from a lung infection until Dr Kings New Discovery was given her. Her recovery progressed to full health. The drug is advertised as a guaranteed cure for coughs and colds at S. Kingston’s drug store. Also mentions Italian Pacific Club opening next week with a buffet and officers named Constantine Cinatto Lawrenz Noas con John Mazzarini James Bugni Joseph Overto. Includes Bucklen's Arnica Salve testimonials and wedding announcements from The Moalt printing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Moble Holt
J. O. R. Hooper
Woodford
Tenn
S. Kingston
Kaclfle Club
Pacific Club
Constantine Clnatto
Lawrenz Noas Con
John Mazzarini
James Bugni
Joseph Overto
Triatees
Court house items and grand jury report Madison County
Proceedings in the Circuit and Probate Courts note real estate transfers and marriage licenses. Petit jurors for the January term were drawn, with numerous names and reporting dates. The January term grand jury reported after ten days, with indictments for burglary, larceny, murder, and liquor sales, while several cases returned not true bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Joseph Spurgis
John Kratzman
Dennis Evans
Frank Leach
Henry Wilson
Harry Brackling
Louisa Pellegrini
Frank Frey
Charles Heinemann
John Voight
Charles Heisenstein
Petro Soboskla
Gerhard Linneman
John Paxton
Court dispositions in noted circuit cases listed
The circuit court disposed of cases including Augusta McKee vs Joen McKee divorce continued for service Staunton Home Association versus D D Ingle foreclosure dismissed Dank Bros Coal & Coke Co versus Herman and Mary Hecht specific performance dismissed Illinois Terminal By Co versus Missouri and Illinois Bridge and Belt Co injunction decree for complainant People vs Henry Fonsick contempt plaintiff assessed 5 and costs People v John Kratzman burglary larceny defendant pled guilty sentenced to penitentiary at Cheater People v Johan Flaharty burglary defendant pled guilty to petit larceny sentenced to county jail hard labor 45 days fined 1 and costs Peppie v Frank Leach larceny defendant sentenced to county jail hard labor 30 days fined 1 and costs Law John Slay v Robert Murphy appeal dismissed Charles W Glasamaker v Louis Zallere trempana damages 2000 continuing for service J P Hebenatreit wae A W Nyquist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta McKee
Joen McKee
Staunton Home Association
Va. D. D
People
Hennry Fonsick
People Va
John Kratzman
Johan Flaharty
Peppie
Frank Leach
Costa
John
Grand Ball for Kaskaskia Tribe on St Valentine Eve
Parish social notes report a grand ball by Kaskaskia Tribe No 1264 at Rieder's opera house on St Valentine’s Day eve February 13 with a mailbox for valentines and music by Prof. Wm Thomas' Edwardsville orchestra. Several locals travel to Indianapolis for miners and coal operators convention. teachers illness and replacements noted alongside visits and absences of townsfolk and delegates from Local No. 794 UMWA in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Haymakers of America
Rieder's
Charity Archibald
Freeburg
Miss Archibald
Alice Collins
Henry Schwalm
St. Louis
Tretiion Sun
Charles Stahl
Lodianapuils
Ind
U. M. W of A
W. W. Jarvis
MD. Genevieve
St.Louis
W. Seele
Pattie Campell
Madison
Emily Stahl
Chas
T- Shewell
Pabst Brewing Company
Milwaukee
Wis
W. A. Morgan
Bone Gap
Tll
J. W. Britton
J. Schneidermeier
Henry
William Leuth
James Porter
Lilabelle
St. Jacob
S. BH
J. L. Meeker
East St. Louis
Joseph Arth
Raphael L. Arth
Collinaville
Ema Appel
Highland
Lillian
Affice Burk
Edwardsville
Joseph and
Alexander Scott
John P. Rarick
Collinsville
Church Revival Continues As Sermons Planned
Church notices state Rev H T Bahnsen will preach in English at the German Evangelical church on Sunday evening January 28. Revival meetings at the M E church led by Rev J W Britton have drawn good crowds and will continue all next week. Britton preaches at Mt Zion M E church at 3 PM and at the Eng E church tomorrow at 11 AM and 7 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Bahnsen
M. EE
J. W. Britton
Mt. Zion M. E
Second Rural Free Delivery Route Set for Troy
Postmaster Thomas Millett Jr announced Troy will gain a second rural free mail delivery route. The information came from Frank E. Nevina, a post office department representative stationed at Edwardsville, who is revising county rural routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Millett, Jr
Troy
Frank E. Nevina
Post Office Department
Edwardsville
Rural Mail Route Restoration Promised After Delays
Postmaster Millett said the new route will be in operation in three to four months as Inspector Nevins handles a large workload. Exey will gain a second route, and residents on route No 1 cut off by earlier shortening will have free delivery restored, reawakening efforts of Black Jack community residents seeking service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinckjack
Millett
Nevins
Exey
Blackjack
Amputation Needed To Save Miner Fred Krieger
Fred Krieger, a Collinsville mine driver, suffered a crushed left leg in a Lumaghi mine accident last Thursday. Surgeons amputated the limb above the knee last Sunday afternoon to save his life. he is recovering at home with August Krieger planning to bring him back to the city when he is able.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Krieger
Collinsville
Harrison
Krieger
Lumaghi
J. Frank Ackerman
August Krieger
Promoted Soldier from Troy Sends News to Friends
Local readers learn Wm. D. Evans, formerly of Troy, has been promoted in the U. S. Army. He served at Key West Barracks with the medical corps, was made sergeant first class, and transferred to Fort McPherson Georgia. Also advertised are health remedies and stationery items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Wm. D. Evans
United States Army
Will
Key West Barracks
Fla
Fort McPherson
Local Briefs From Across Town Highlight Daily Life
The item lists various notices and happenings including Deimling's foods, Riebold & Co oysters, and Dan Peterman delivering the Post-Dispatch. It notes improved health of Mrs. Gustave Vetter, widespread sickness with pneumonia and lung fever, upcoming eye exams by Dr. June Sallee, and a series of local deaths including Henry Rule and Andreas Schmidt. It covers medical, residential moves, a hunting trip, gas plant work, a suicide, local taxes, and multiple minor community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deimling's
Fort
St James
Edwarderslie
Western Hotel
Highland
Henry Rule
St. Jacob Township
Me Rule
Andreas Schmidt
Marine
German Evangelical Church
Tillie Hawks
Mayfield
St. Louis
Charles Seligman
Robert Bain
Tom Lewis
Sam Davis
Pocahontas
Poky
Collinsville Gas Company
Sophie Runge
Theodore Runge
Edwardsville
Charles F. Stienhaos
J. J. Brown
Heald, Il
Peter Ronchetti
James Tarro, Jr
Heald
Pete
Dr. Brown
Jacob Spohr
St. Jacob
Hickory Street
Mr Spohr
Franz J. Welte
Gustave Dalueye
Joba
Feldmeier
High Street
Kinloch
Maryville
Collinsville
Troy
Kinloc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chris. Busse
Grant Shy
E. Reynalda St
Springfield
Sy Kingston
MQALT
Madison County Circuit Court
Wm. Tiect
L. FP. Kuecker
Albert Hrubetz
Edward Green
James O'Rourke
M. Cooper
John Hauskins
HB. EB. ‘State
David Morrison
H. L. Lagerman
W.E. Craig
Edward Hauser
H. R. Wolf
Silas Barthebaugh
Charles McFarland
Wm. Brooks
James Flecher
Henry Rietold
Jas. Reynold
Charles Anderson
Fred Weber
Claxton Whiteside
David Taylor
Wm. Schoettel
M.S. Craddock
C. M. Clevenger
James Gerstenecker
Otto Bayer
Henry Tibbitt
Alex. Bennett
Frank Knapp
Fred Walling
Louis Fink
Nicholas Werner
O. W. Williams
Jos. Krell
B. Elsensen
Charles Freeman
Wilbarm Wlement
John Svill
J. W. Champion
Horace Mead
J Klug
Joseph Geers
Charles Bhiert
Henry Howard
Leonard May
Wm. Feldwisch, Jr
Wm. Harmening
Horace Lindley
Frank Hill
Wm. Osborn
Wm. Gerding
Dina Taylor
Henry Bricker
W. B. Cuthis
Edward Heale
Valentine Gross
F. D. Dixon
H. E. Wolf
Chancery
Church and Society
Kingston
DeWitt
Thecall's
Delm
Gomip
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