Jarvis Townships 1903 Taxes Announced for 23 Townships
Tax collection opens with collector George T. Eckert posting a bond of 29600 dollars. Total levy for real and personal property reaches 14758.68, up from 13044.20 last year. City rate 5.29 per 100, township 1.79. state up 12 cents, county up 5, town down 4. district rates vary with 23 townships awaiting finalized books and railroad assessments forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Eckert
Edwardsville
Phil, Eckert
W. Cook
W. W. Jarvis
John Deimling
John W. Garnet
Eckert
Henry Bernhardt
Jarvis Township
City of
Troy
County
Town
Madison County Game Warden’s Report on Licenses Issued
L A Richardson of Marine cites Madison County license totals up to January 1 and lists by town the number of resident and non resident licenses issued. The report notes 3 645 resident licenses and 35 non resident licenses with revenue and prosecutions figures, alongside a stray advertisement and medical note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Richardson
Madison County
Marine
Ambra
Pete Oe
Lton
Altoh
Barcoville
Bethalto
Gollinaville
Edwardsville
Fosterburg
Glen Carbon
Godfrey
Granite City
Granttork
Hameta Highland
Lovejoy
Madison
cMaryville
aMoro
New Douglas
Worden
Church Notices and Almanac Advertisements
Church services and sermons announced for tomorrow and next Friday including Rev. Marten, Rev. Daib, Rev. Sefton, Rev. Osborn, and Rev. Hicks. Almanac for 1904 advertised for 30 cents with Word and Works Bulletin offered at one dollar annually. Bucklen's Arnica Balm praised for pain and injuries with local retailer Kingston shown. New line of men’s patent leather lace shoes at Klein's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbyterian Church
James Osborn
the Baptist Church
Christ
BR. Hicks
Irl R. Hicks
Hick
Word and Works
Hitk
Word and Works Publishing Co
Locust St
St. Louis
Klein's
Ben Hur entertainment at Presbyterian Church awe guides
A large audience attended the Presbyterian Church on Wednesday to view Ben Hur with stereoptical views and moving pictures. Organized by the Ladies Aid Society of the German Evangelical Church under Gustav A. Weber of St. Louis, the program offered biblical scenes and moving pictures, netting $37.50 for church needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ben Hur
Ladies’ Aid Society
German Evangelical Church
Gustav A. Weber
St. Louis
Benn Hur
May Couper
Benjamin Jobna
James W. Cooper
Kentucky
Hickory Street
Catt
Trojana
Hubert
Louwisa
Vohawinkel
Greenville
Squire Carson
Newa
Andrew Herbst Dies After Typhoid At 19 In Blackjack
Andrew Herbst aged 19 years 11 months 3 days, son of Martin and Elizabeth Herbst, died at his home five miles south of town after a 23 day typhoid illness. He was a popular Rural Route No. 1 mail carrier, began duties Oct 1, and served faithfully. He leaves six sisters, three brothers, an aged grandmother, and many relatives. Funeral held yesterday at 1 pm at the German Evangelical church of Blackjack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Herbst
Martin
Elizabeth Herbst
Blackjack
Andrew
Local Notes And Gossip From The Area
Mrs J W Garnet is reported ill at her home. Mrs Lucretia Jones has about recovered from illness. Consolidated Coal Co employees were paid yesterday. Several Bohland family members are down with typhoid malaria. J E Marsey O D offers eye and headache care at Krause's jewelry. LH C Geffen confined to home with illness. station agent G I Elliott also ill. Jesse Simpson, formerly of this place, now runs station duties in his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Black
Fred Garnet
Collinsville
Kate Wohswinkle
St. Louis
Troy
John C. Gebauer
Henry Earle
F. E. Linder
Greenville
Martin Hanvey
Katherine Becker
Alberta
Johnnie
George Stienhans
Kinloch Telephone Co’s
Highland
J.L. Davidson
Frank
P. M. Davidson
Litchfield
Greenville Lumber Co
Charles E. Davidson
James S. Davis
Vandalia
J. L. Hagler
John Norbury
Cook
J. W. Garnet
Lucretia Jones
Consolidated Coal Co
Fred Bohland
J. E. Marsey, O. D
Krause
LH. C. Geffen
G. I. Elliott
Jesse Simpson
Madison County Teachers Meeting at Granite City Next Saturday
The Madison County Teachers Association will meet at Granite City next Saturday February 6 with an extensive two part program. The forenoon begins at 10 o clock and the afternoon at 130. Key features include a lecture by Prof W M Evans of the Eastern Illinois Normal School Charleston and several student and staff presentations from local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Teachers’ Association
Granite City
W. M. Evans
Eastern Illinois Normal School
Charleston
Ragged Edge Of Color Cited In Despairing Statement
A quoted speaker laments being on the ragged edge of his color, describing deep despair and a strained attempt to move his head. The dialogue hints at prejudice and social pressure, with a brief, fragmented exchange reflecting a troubled moment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jarvis
Carlile
Martin L. Z
S. Kingston
Church and Society
Marten
Martin Daib
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
J.C. Sefton
Buckten
Arnica Balve
Earth
Pilea
Kingston
Smtwtes
Social Amd Personal
Schlaeppi’s Hall
Oid
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
Ss. Kingston
Hollister
Royal Tailors
Garden City Tailoring. Co
Stork
Joseph Hess, Jr
Fred J. Riebold
Theodore Mick
Pin Oak Township
F. F. Miller
R.C. Morriss
Formosa
N. B
Dr. King
Phil. Eckert
Clay Street
Madison County Teachers
W. J. Biel
Saran Rogier
Renoden
J. A. Uzzern Prin
Humboldt School
Alton
Eastern Normal School
David Taylor
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