Week of Fatalities in Madison County Coal Mines
Three men killed and one injured in six days in Madison County coal mines. Donk ville losses include Herman Grimm 23 and Edward Bilyeu 17, both Collinaville residents, who died after a 325 foot shaft fall. Doak's No 2 mine saw Herman Retzloff crushed by loaded cars at Maryville. Home Trade mine Edwardsville claims John Humphrey 39 from a cave-in. Anton Mlakush 19, Livingston, found dead under coal heap with suspected fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Anton Mlakush
Livingston
Donk
Donkville
Herman Grimm
Edward Bilyeu
Collinaville
Grimm
Bilyeu
Bilyen
Herman Retzloff
Edwardsville
Doak
Maryville
Retaloff
John Humphrey
Home Trade
Humphrey
Death of Horseshoe Lake foreman Benjamin Dobbs at 40
Benjamin Dobbs, section foreman for the St. Louis Troy and Eastern at Horseshoe Lake, died at his home Thursday afternoon after a three weeks siege of pneumonia. A native of Edwardsville, he was 40, married to Minnie Schuler since 1893, and survived by his wife and seven children. The body arrived today and funeral is set for tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Methodist church, with interment in the Schuler lot cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Dobbs
St. Louis, Troy & Eastern
Horseshoe Lake
Fred Schuler
Troy & Eastern
Schuter
Schuler
Edwardsville
Minnie Schuler
Dobbs
Mrs H Muhlenberg Dies After Illness Near Collinsville
Mrs Elizabeth Muhlenberg wife of Henry Muhlenberg a former Troy resident died Wednesday at 8 30 am at the family home near Collinsville from dre pay illness She would have been 63 today Funeral services are set for tomorrow conducted by Rev Frederick Von Strode pastor of the Lutheran church of Collinaville The remains will be brought to Troy with a service scheduled for 2 o'clock at St Paul's
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Muhlenberg
Henry Muhlenberg
Troy
Collinsville
Muhlenberg
Frederick von Strode
Lutheran Church of
Collinaville
Death of Elizabeth Muhlenberg Amid Community Loss
Elizabeth Muhlenberg born January 29, 1847 in Eis Germany, widow of Henry Muhlenberg, died recently after a long residence near Collinsville. She left fourteen children, seven daughters and four sons, plus her husband and many relatives. Burial in Lutheran cemetery after funeral by Rev. J. C. Strasser. long time St. Paul’s Church member remembered fondly by Troy friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colinsvile
Muhlenberg
St. Paul's Church
Troy
Charles JoerrsS Succume In Collinsville Baker Died
Charles Joerss a well known baker, formerly with Ri bold & Co in this city, died Thursday evening at his home in Collinsville from consumption. He married last week to Mrs. Appel of Troy. He earlier ran a bake shop in Maryville and moved to Collinsville, where he started anew. He leaves a wife and a daughter from a former marriage. Funeral today at Collinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Joerss
Ribold & Co
Rr Appel
Troy
Collinsville
Joerss
Maville
Charlie
Maryville
Among Church and Society News Briefs
The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church meets at Mrs Wm Lewis home next Thursday afternoon. English services at St Paul s Evangelical Lutheran church tomorrow at 7 30 led by Rev J C Strassen. Mrs Ignatius Ligein hosts Merry Workers next Wednesday at 2 pm on her country estate north of town. Rev A W Judd of Bunker Hill opens revival meetings at the Baptist church this evening at 7 15. Rev Todd praised to Troy as an engaging speaker and active church worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Wm. Lewis
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
J. C. Strassen
Ignatius Ligein
A. W. Judd
Bunker Hill
Baptist Church
Todd
Troy
Mrs. Dorothy Grigsby Dies in Salisbury Missouri
Mrs. Dorothy Grigsby former Edwardsville resident and mother of Mrs. John FE Wood died Saturday at her daughter's home in Salisbury Mo She would have been 79 on Monday The remains were brought to Edwardsville for interment with funeral Mon at her son John Grigsby’s home Survived by three sons two daughters twenty four grandchildren and six great grandchildren The sons are Samuel Sparks William Sparks and John Grigsby and daughters Mrs John E Wood and Mrs A A Berger
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Grigsby
Edwardsville
John FE. Wood
Salisbury
Grigsby
John Grigsby
Samuel Sparks
Wm. Sparks
John E. Wood
A. A. Berger
Happenings of the Week from Troy and Vicinity
Mrs Henry Wendler and relatives visited Collinsville over the weekend. Paul Weller of Fr Dodge Town stays with his parents this week. Louis Voelker returns from Bunker Hill. Mr and Mrs Charles Helmich and two sons visited the former’s mother at Troy. Many local families hosted visitors and celebrated social events including George Flath’s tenth wedding anniversary with an extensive gathering. Miss Dirdie Heddermott hosted a fourteenth birthday party with music games and a formal birthday dinner. A former Troy resident Fred W Buhrmester and Miss Vesta Michews wed near Rattlesnake country and will reside at Ruhrmester ranch. Elizabeth Capelle enjoyed a surprise party by friends. Burns night was celebrated by Scotchmen at Donkville. Dixie Jubilee Concert Company to perform at Rieder’s Opera House with strong advance seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wendler
Collinsville
Paul Weller
Fr. Dodge
Louis Voelker
Bunker Hill
Charles Helmich
Troy
Martha Harberts
Ian Wall
Gillman City
Frank Simith
Fred Brewe
Wm. Bohmane
Henry Dankenbring
Charles McKittrick
Jane Montgomery
Emuly Tilly
Bertha Wendler
Augnie Aebef
Louis Aebel
George Giger
George Flath
Vriliy
Peter Rebel
Verna
Adam Plath Jr
Moritz Wendler
Wine Klausing
Lydia
Edward
Wine Klostermeier
Will Bohm
Mamie Suhre
Nellie
Riley
Elanore Hannah
Minnie Langwiseh
Charles
Theodore
John Plath
Maggie
Katie Flath
Will
Prosser Wilsht
Troy Hoy
Fred W. Buhrmester
Vesta Micheews
Albert Gordon
Flora Car
Harry Mathews
Ruhrme Stone Ranch
Drosse
Henry Duhrmester
Lams
Washington
Gail
Hick
Ben Reese
Will Fragen
St. Louis
Ferran Feutz
Highland
George Ganninger
Roy Peters
J. Ro Ward
Wim, Riggin
F. O. Leitel
Little Daughter
Greenville
Catives
Sim Allen
Pocasontas
Mesdames Amner Strong
John Hazard
James T. Purvience
Arthur Thomas
Edwardsville
Adele Ackermann
Katherine Webb
Edyardsville
W. J. Wetter
Edwards
S.S. Avis
Libbie
L. G. Hart
St Louis
Ruby Shively
Little Daugher
East St. Louis
Percy Wilkinson
I. W. Marshall
Collits
St. Jacob
Wessie Piper
Josephine Olive
Worden
Georfre Schmacker
Elizabeth Capelle
Meoo
W. Rawson
Charles A. Voelker
Mivir Smith
Jennie
Pondhy
Ir Marine
Myo Maes
Dabn Fischer
Eflinghai
Johny Ensminger
St. .Jacob
West Terre Tante
Joseph F. Edwards
Elmont
Tnd Mes
Gr. Edwards
Spring Valley
Perdit
Koeker
Evansville
Tis Farm
Hagler
Lee Good
Wm. H. Wild
Palestine
Texas
Court House Notes and Court Actions in Troy
Local items from the county seat detail a box social at the Circuits and Probate Courts next Friday, plus numerous personal visits and attendees from Collinsville St. Louis Greenville Troy and East St. Louis. Circuit Court reports list diverse cases across chancery law and criminal actions with verdicts including damages and penalties.
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Trans- Spring Valley
Electric Bitters Restored Murray Ayers From Illness
Murray Ayers of Transit Bridge N J writes that severe liver trouble left him yellow, eyes sunken, and emaciated after losing 40 pounds. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health, regaining the lost weight, and curing stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. Kingston’s 0c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray W. Ayers
Transit Bridge
Kingston‘s
Early Call ad catches the trade
An early advertisement in the Call highlights shifting merchandise and services aimed at urban shoppers. The notice signals a bustling marketplace with vendors promoting wares and price points to draw customers. Entities include The Call newspaper and various local merchants placing the ad.
Probate Proceedings List of Deceased Estates and Hearings
In Hillskotter court probate items include inventories presented and approved for Ralph Gortz Henry Stunkel John Sluby Frank Wasilanecky George Kuhlbacker George Chamberlain William Mueder Stephen Schuefer HL A Sievers Nanety E Relfer Charles Phayer Mik Barola J H W Paul Lorence Toney George C Stullken Christian Theis with hearings set for February 11 21 and April 4 and letters issued to public administrator where noted, estate settlements and administrator discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudge J. B. Hillskotter
Ralph Gortz
Ilenry Stunkel
John Sluby
Frank Wasilanecky
George Kuhlbacker
George Chamberlain
Ventory
William Mueder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Benj. Dobbs
H. Muhlenberg
Poitiers
Succume
Troy Baker
John Wood
Canada
H. Ff. Howens
Calgary
Alberta
Jacob Hoskins
Strathmore
Fred Tegtmeier, Jr
Mr. Howens
Ganadiah Pacific Irrigation Colonization Company
Mr. Hoskins
Pin Oak Township
New Northwest Country
Dirdie Heddermott
Clara
Uemin
Martha
Elizabeth Scott
Capelle
Bobby” ‘Burns
Dixie Jubilee Concert Company
Rieder
Opera House
Circuit Court
Circuit
Chancery
J. E. Wheeler
C. N. Streeper
Building and Loan of
Madison
Laura L. Schooley
Wm.Belk
M. Belk
Bill
Willy F Eugene Schott
Edward Lundak
Toolsure
Hyram
Payne
Gabe E. Payne
Dismissel
Jacob Sander
E. Abert
Rose Gurnicki
Neil McBride
Joe King
DeCamp Coal Co
Gertrude Schmidt
Corm Products Co
John Alcadean
Alton
Granite City & St. Louis Traction Co
Casey
Anheuser-bused Brewing Association
Edward Stiritz
Assump
Emil Elzbach
St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co
John Nitz
National Stamping Co. Cise
J. B. Judd
Chris Nicola
Arsen
Ilinois Packime Co
Charles Murray
James Smith
Walter Mason, Jr
Wm. Borman
Toney Moyello
Frank Goff
Carson Cabine
Anl
George Smith
Ferpety
Ant
Chester
Guy Weeks
Jai
New Circuit Court
M. H. Britsya
George Nevin
Samuel Berger
Jab Rice
Barry
City of Venice and Wabash Railroad
James M. Graham
St. Louis Smelting and Refining Cy
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