Gipsy Smith Invites St Louis Revival At Coliseum
The noted English gypsy evangelist Gipsy Smith arrives in St Louis for a sixteen day meeting starting February 8 at the Coliseum. Born Rodney Smith in Wanstead England he rose from a life of gypsy camps and scant schooling to become a renowned preacher whose early years and self made learning path fascinate locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viswim
Gipsy Smith
St. Louis
Troy
Roxtney Smith
America
St. Louisa
Evangelist
Coliseum
Rodney Smith
Wanstead
England
Horse Theft Suspect Sentenced in Edwardsville Court
Roy Ginther pleaded guilty in the Edwardsville circuit court to stealing a horse from Theo Mick's farm on December 14. He was sentenced to the penitentiary after neighbors aided in the search and police quickly nabbed him. Ginther initially denied the theft, but witnesses and arrest records tied him to a spate of petty stealing in Pin Oak township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ginther
Pin Oak
Theo
Mick
Pin Oak Township
Edwardsville
Ginther
Henry Teake
East St. Louis
Mr. Taake
St. Louis
Missouri
Attempt to Burn Church Sparks Outrage in Smithboro
A Sunday evening arson attempt at the Methodist church in Smithboro was halted as oil soaked kindling under a window ignited. Firefighters and congregants managed to douse the flames. a $50 reward is offered for tips leading to a conviction. The report also notes local primary election timing and mentions garden news, local greetings, and an advertising filler about kidneys tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithboro
Gruilty
Hey
Bailey
Coull
Vandalia Flyer Sets Record on St Louis to Indianapolis Run
Vandalia train No 18 known as the Pittsburg Special passed Troy at 9 10 p m on a record run from St Louis to Indianapolis covering 242 miles in five hours. Conductor John Salem led six coaches with Engine No 46 driven by W K Kerr. Terre Haute engine swap added 25 minutes, actual running time four hours 35 minutes. Pat Daley, veteran engine, held throttle and watch through the trip. The white mail between St Louis and Indianapolis will stay with Vandalia for two more years, competing with Big Four for the contract every two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Terre Haute
Daley
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Vandalia
Big Four
Funeral of Frederick Pratt Jr at Bartlett Cemetery
The funeral of Frederick Pratt Jr, who died Friday, was held Sunday at noon from the family residence. Reverend Paul Buchmueller conducted the service, with interment in Bartlett Cemetery. Large attendance included Mr and Mrs Herman Schmidt, Miss Lach, Joby Voelker, and Miss Barbara Witton. Pratt, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Pratt, was 25, born north of the city in Pick township, and recently lived with Wayne Ahlmeyer in Marine. An operation for appendicitis preceded his death twelve hours later. He is survived by his parents, four brothers Theodore, John, Charles, William, and sisters Georgie Prott, Miss Minar Heeren, Miss Cliva Lada, and Miss Martha Prot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Pratt
Vicv
Paul Buchmueller
Marine
Bartlett
Herman Sehmidt
Lach
Fanil
Barbara Witton
Joby A. Voelker
Frederick Martin Pratt
Prederick Prott
Pict K
Wane Ahlmeyer Peur Marine
Theodore
John
Charles
Hss
William
Georgie
Minar Heeren
Cliva
Lada
Martha
Worst Blizzard Paralyzes North Dakota Businesses
A severe blizzard swept through North Dakota spreading from Thursday night into yesterday, with rain turning to snow and strong winds. Traffic, rail lines, and telegraph and telephone lines were disrupted while most people stayed home. The Presbyterian church invites congregants to a Valentine party and box social in the basement Monday evening February 9, urging donations of boxes and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
North Oud
Middle West
The
Presbyterian Church
Social and Personal Notes From Collinsville Events Featured
James T. Purviance celebrates birthday with surprise party at home attended by about thirty guests including Mrs. Louise Bertram and Estella from out of town. Numerous Collinsville visitors and local social gatherings are noted, with plans for future performances at Rieder's Opera House and a NOL Dancing Club event at Braner’s hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Purviance
Rieder
Antil
Collinsville Folks Visit Relatives and Friends
Siegel visited Collinsville relatives from Sunday with Ed Burk employed as an express man in St. Louis and Collinsville. Mrs Wm Collins of Troy joined by Mrs R Muie and daughter. John Greiner and Thomas Greiner plus guests of James W Taylor spent days with the family. Mrs Geo C Hartung and Dorothy called from Edwardsville due to Mrs Kath Bour illness. Fred W Seele and wife left for Florida on a wedding trip, with plans to tour the Indian River by yacht. Mrs W Jarvis and daughter Misa Bessie intended to join but did not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Garnet
St. Louis
John Schwakat
Louis
Io Edwards
Mary Davis
Henry Volk
Collinsville
Collinsvitty Hitcher
J. J. Mills
G. Spaukdime
Malwaardsville
James W. Fritts
Edwardsvilley
Catlinsville
Alvin
Fred Spies
John Gautier
St. Jacob Suinkigg
Z. G. Sc
Mesdames
Charles Schrameec c
Win. Schrader
Joseph Arth, Jr
Phil. Itrick
Philip Jr
Bertha Wendler
Charles Fedder
Celine Capelle
Vivian
Florida
Indian River
W. W. Jarvis
Misa Bessie
Madison County School Journal highlights local schools
The February issue features a halftone of Trey public school and an article by Prof. W. T. Stratton. It notes Troy and Jarvis township high school McCray-Dewey, eight-room 1902 expansion, a ninth-year review, about 350 pupils, and praise for Principal H. F. Thurston and staff.
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Madison County
Trey
W. T. Stratton
McCray-Dewey Academy
H. F. Thurston
Eitel Iy
Troy
Jarvis
A.P. Thurston
Thurston
Academry
Community notices and church updates in The Call
Local notices report Laglies Aid Society gathering at Mrs Gates home to quilt, WOC and Capette groups meeting at their respective homes, a gospel temperance service at the Baptist church, a birthday anniversary reflection voiced by Rev PL Gilbert, and Presbyterian church votes to retain Rev Stuart for another year. It also notes the suspected suicide of Michiel Barela linked to the Italy earthquake and mentions Daniel Peterman, agent, in St. Louis Times advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laglies Aid Society
G. W. C. Gates
WOC
T. UL
Moss Sabours
Alfred Capette
Baptise Thurch
Oatchall. TV
Frayers Wilko “Watcha
Nike
Gilbert
Presbyterian Church
Bo T. S Stuaars
Stuart
Michiel Barola
Glen Carbon
Italy
Barela
Court House Items Court actions in circuit and probate court
Readout covers discretions in circuit and chancery cases with damages awards and dismissals plus divorces and foreclosures. Notable items include Ardison vs Illinois Central for 3000 dollars, Frey vs Kerens-Donnewald for 566.66, and multiple foreclosures and divorces. Criminals include assault and robbery pleas, with penalties ranging from fines to penitentiary terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ardison
Ilinois Central
Henry Ferke
John
Louisa Bruns
Beatrics Miller
St. Louis
Northeastern By. Co
J. H. Frey
Kerens-Donnewald Coal Co
Joseph
Lumagbchi Coal Co
Joseph Per‘okovich
American Car and Foundry Co
Emil Elzback
St. Louis Smelting and Refining Co
Emerson Taylor
Americam Car and Foundry Co
Wm. Sweet
National Enameling Ait Stamping Co
Beling
United States
Circuit Court
Chancery
George Kolb
Alexander Weener
Tien
Youre
dJelin Sehmidtt
W. T. Miles
Anna Miles
Collinsville Building and Loan Va
Wm. Deischmann
J. G. Barnfield
Matilda Mead
Luella Morris
Kpeedler Et Ad
Collinsville Vins
Electric
Loka
Madison Building and Loan
Lanea Sehooley
Tri-City State Bank
Rouehe O
Hilker Peed
Caal
Vaornoff
I. Bilis
Wider
Tsakmtle Gillon
Jeanissel
Pfo UW Wartons
Sasa Start
Maxey
Fred Penning Et al
Rose Howard
Walter Howard
Neva
Chora Neuman
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Rotney Smith
Josh Wise
M. KB
Vetter
Lake Ereden
Bla
J. WY. Aiiers
Kingaton
Valentine
Call’s
Fred Pratt, JR
Louis Schneider
John Killinger
L. Patterson
Chris. Killinger
Leslie
Milweda
Killinger
Hazel Cook
Minnie Wilbert
Peor
German Evangelical Church
Madison County School Journal
St. Lous
Daniel Peterman
Louis Jones
Mary Sehneiders Sossendt
Heneb Werner
Roy Gither
Pulty
Mat
John Goard
Assaudts de
Moon
Stafford
Morton
Morten
Otto Albrecht
Eteeny
Goddink
Picktes
Defrermdant
OMV
Chester
Frank Gavin
Willia Fay
Assauft
Peilly
Senteheel Boop
Beretiany
Win. Ferguson
Chea
Torred Jones
Wim. Gosling
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