Miss Grace Geers Dies After Farm Shooting
Miss Grace Greta Geers died tonight at 7 o clock at St Luke s hospital in St Louis after being shot at the Geers farm by George Nichols a farmhand. Miss Julia Schmitt remains seriously ill at the Geers home near Troy with recovery doubtful. Gov Deacon offered a $200 reward for Nichols and Mr Geers may add $300 more. Neighbors and friends gathered at the farm to help, farm operations are suspended amid fear and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Greta
Geerd Farm
George Nichols
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Louis
Misa Geers
Wm. Geers
Geers
Troy
Julia Schmitt
Ouree
George. Nichols
Furty
Deacon
Nichols
Geera
Death of Former Troy Resident John F Solter Sr
Former Troy resident John Frederick Solter Sr died Friday at his daughter’s home in Wichita Kansas due to senility. He was 89. Buried Sunday in Wichita. Survived by six sons Louis, John F Salter, William, Fred, Henry and Charles and daughter Mrs Fred Feldner, plus 25 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. His wife died eight years ago and he had lived with his daughter since. He previously lived north of Troy and left about four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frederick Solter
Troy
Fred Beldner
Wichits
Kan
Wichita Yast
Solter
T Roy
Wichita
Yiz. Louis Solter
John’ F. Salter
Collinaville
William
Fred
Henry Salter
Kangag
Charles Salter
Seattle, Wash
Fred Feldner
Quietest Fourth in Years in Troy Quietly Celebrated
Troy marked one of its quietest Independence Days with few public celebrations and scant local crowds. Many residents traveled to nearby cities for festivities while flags appeared on shops and homes and scattered fireworks lit the night. Baptist and Methodist Sunday schools hosted picnics and outings at McGray Dewey academy and Burk’s Slough Marine Road, recalled as wholesome, safe, and memorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Pocahonta
Collinaville
St. Louis
Baptist Sunday School
McGray-Dewey ‘Academy
Methodist Sunday’ School
Burk’s
George W. Prentice Dead in East Townshig
George W. Prentice, a known resident of East Townshig, is reported dead. Details are scarce in the fragmentary notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Prentice
Oldcat
Obituary: Local Resident Dies After Lingering Illness
A Spring Valley resident died Saturday morning at 5 o'clock at home from heart disease after a weeks long illness. He was 78 years old. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the residence with Rev. W. A. Cross officiating, and burial followed in Watt cemetery. Born in Troy on March 27, 1884, he wed June 6, 1886 to Mrs. Ben Gaskill and lived in Spring Valley farming and deriving. Survived by his wife, one stepson Lee Gaskill, two stepdaughters Mesdaines Nellie and Hannah Yall, plus other relatives. Raher, rin tier of Collinaville, is a nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
W. A. Cross
Troy M
Watt
Troy
Ben Gaskill
Lee Gaskill
Mesdaines
Nellie
Hannah Yall
Alo
Collinaville
Dreceased
Ocean to Ocean Car Tour Promotes New Highway
A touring automobile, headed for an ocean to ocean highway, passed through Troy last Friday evening. Passengers included Judge J. M. Lowe of the National Good Roads Association, Dell M. Potter, Bert G. Smith, and John Zak. The party stopped at Mightand for the night and held public meetings in Greenville and Miefingham as well as in Indiana locales. The campaign aims to connect the old National Road through Troy into a continuous cross-country route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathy
Los Angeles
Troy
J. M. Lowe
National Good Roads Association
Dell M. Potter
Bert GC. Smith
Genertor
John Zak
Vroy
Mightand
Greenville
Mie Tingham
Greyoup
Terre House
Indianapolis
Dayton
Abotyn
Mrs C Bohnenstiehl Dies at Blackjack Community
Mrs C Bohnenstiehl long time Blackjack resident died Wednesday from peral fever. Funeral held Saturday from family home with Rev H Duchoff officiating. She was 63, formerly Lena Vrovich, daughter of Sebastian Vrovich,German Evangelical Church member. Survived by husband, six children, eldest 12, youngest weeks, and large extended family. Also notes on community topics and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. Johavnstich
Sebastian Vrorvich
Council Minutes Reflect Routine July Meeting Actions
The ITV council held a regular session with all members present. Minutes, June treasurer and finance committee reports, and various city service expenditures were reviewed and approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Wile
Vetter Hall
Anen
Hlew
Wilyn
Brunel
Pines
Wrey Cemetery Mile Society Event and Local Meetings
The Wrey Cemetery Mile Society will test with Mor. Co on Saturday afternoon, with members from Lewis Cuests and nearby towns urged to attend and bring a friend. Dr J Brown, pastor, announces a two part series on local evils titled The Unfruitful Works of Darkness, starting Sunday evening on Alcoholic Beverages. Local physician Dr F W Braner honored with Doctor of Medicine degree by National University of Arts and Sciences. Advertisements promote Dr King’s Life Pills and list newspaper options for obtaining the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrey Cemetery Mile Society
Mor
Kamhertia
Daly
Ahr Hae al Mars
Lewis Cuests
J. Brown
Preybyterian
F. W. Braner
National University of Arts and Sciences
St. Louis
Odeon
Vr. Broaner
American Medical College
Barnes University
1Hoy
Culleria
National University of
Social News Notes from the County Home Evening Attendees
The article records a social event honoring Miss Huu Hereard of Nebraska City at the county home, with about thirty attendees enjoying camel and various diversions. Ice cream and dainties were served on the lawn before Miss Hereard departed with Mrs. Niebrugg to continue visits. It also lists numerous personal visits and travels of local residents to Saint Louis, Collinsville, Caseyville, Indianapolis, and Mason City, including engagements, visits, and weddings within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TBU
Srison
Mes
UePhiin
Ie- Traegee
Huu Hereard
Nebraska City
Neh
St Jacob visitors crowd local community events
Near St Jacob, many residents hosted and visited friends and relatives from St Louis to Collinsville and Mount Auburn. Dozens named include Lizzie Khatt, George Kiesel, H C Kersey, Fannie and Mabel Cramer, Harry Clayton, Samuel Evans, Ed Willi, Clara, Clarence, John Wilkinson and sister Miss Hose, Mrs. Michard Lewis, and Abbie Urvillee. A young man from O Fallon died last Sunday of rheumatism, with funeral led by Rev N Scheiney. Community scenes show extended visits, hospitality, and a local funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Krivve
Helleville
Uy Nedicy
St. Louis
Arel Walden
Wedneaday
Ce. C.C. Brown
Missouri
Bula Beyer
Collinsville
Adele Aekeemin
P.M. Davidson
Hose Riebold
Lugile Wright
Mass Scouts
Martha Grieve
John
Jarvis
Mast St. Louis
Sarah. Wilkinson
Lewis
Caseyville
Ann
J. Wardagiente
St. Jacob
Philip Stock
Lizzie Khatt
George Kiesel
H. C. Kersey
St. Jenis
Weber
Fannie
Mabel Cramer
Mt. Auburn
Harry Clayton
Hillside
Wise ‘Troy
Nether Bartsch
Ed Willi
Daveber
Migs Clara
Martin Wittmann
Dughter
Mind Barbera
Mesa A. 1
Snedering
Misa Laverbs
Bt. Louis
Robert Knoblock
John ‘T. Wilkinson
Missy Hose
Wilkinson
Mir
Michard Lewis
Cassyville
Sanday
Petioorge
J. Hlenderson
Mindon
I Bomus Yaylov
Potlis
Tihs
Oki
Criones
Shvav Soudlon
Maud Snow
Motel Snow
Alisa Carr
Sunday Quewy
Sendles
Edwin J! Meiners
Edwin F
Dail
Cartit Meinera
St Bovis
Sidiy Qtesis
Mr Ton
Mes
Meiners Arthaec Meyer
Josten Medienen
Wirt
Deny Hawke
Barnes
Vinpiosyel
Trey
Loren Undert Ba Husse
Vroy
Hebreot Rigiin
Dug
Cora
Ft Dase Phy
Victor Millmann
Gears
Henry HW
Mableton
O'Fallon
Local Election Judges Named for Jarvis Township Precincts
The county board of supervisors appointed the following judges of election for the coming filing year in Jarvis township. District No 1 Mishnel Laynt Deimling and John W. Bebmite. District No 2 George Liebler W S Llewellyn and George Gaeta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis
Township
County Board of Supervisors
Mishnel Laynt
E ., Deimling
John W. Bebmite
George Liebler
Llewellyn
George Gaeta
Court House Items Roundup of Disposals In Circuit Court
Circuit and Probate Courts report dispositions since last notice including appeals dismissed for Wo Schoeck Henry Kaufinke and others. Clowers rape nolle prosequi. Clowers incest pleas guilty. various defendants plead guilty or are found guilty or not guilty and sentenced or discharged. Several foreclosures master reports approved or rejected. inventories and claims reviewed. numerous hearings scheduled with deadlines and continuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoeck
Henry Kaufinke
Michael
Frank
Tronard Weis
Charles Clowers
Nolle
John Votan
Harry Holman
Sam Mathias
A. B, Clawsott
Jareeny
Fred Heiske
Coxin
Ccoeks Murpt Burghiry
Delys
Doe Thomas
Defendane
Coats
Ary Biggins
Par- Wn
Siggin Ort
Sale
John Kleisen Ashman
Alton
Charles Rit ‘Manter
Louisa Gronem
Kosten
Deere
Bugfield
Wouter
John Dryctogare
Ea. K. Mateff
Leon
Echo
Minster
A. Reisner
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Miss Geers
Miss Schmitt
John F. Solter, Sr
Suodhipup
C. Bohnenstiehl
Blackjack
Apella
Eliza Puol
Depew
Okla
H. Huffendick
Madison County
Boho
Edwardaville
Kingston Drug Store
Kingston
Henry Huffendick
Huffendink
Haa
Eckart
THE
ITV. Council
Shee Robtos
Strevsand
Molire
Hood
Comlingent
Light
Balanev
Dads of Treasurr Sr
Haivey Coupe
Bohnenstich
Traves
Erin
Cauiniithee
Higwti
Fred Gersen
Victor Trarel
Elmer Sapp
Parviance & Son
Stolze & Traves
Fo Miller
Streve Super Intendial
Jacob Mick
Tudor
Hernan Webmeyer
Inbor
Wut
Sudhoff
Jubor
James Purvianees
John HW
Kseher
John Hela
Joseph
Schradui
Inber
Wim
Herrin
Kimberlin
Allen
Finance Committee
Hohnensticht
Gerfen
Etectrician
Imelion
Bach
Jcensthnt
Hranksidenal Co
Nimberlin
Certo
Andrew Krbin
Anheuser-Ansch
Nelion
Ferten
Bohnensti¢n
WA. Weotee
Peo Tom
WM. J. Vetter
Ity Ghok
Dr. King
H. Hutfendick
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Globe-Demiverst
Hepublic
Times
Denny Peterman
Social
Dohit Bauriner Sehort
Sigua City
Dolin Adafine Stowell
Mason City
George Sebott
Orvil Wild
Davidson
Marbura
Clara Sepp
Elvin Twas
Mounlay
Mex
Howes Heke
Gillespie
Georgin Moraley
Mornday
Couimuille
St Laci
Reddergast
Lena Seligmaary
Lillie Schlavier
Hus
Mary J. Stone
Mulberry Grove
Louian Hawks
Elmer Jacob
Ahildren
Cole
Np Minteliy
Wire Mer O
Ohn
Ruth Mio
Mero
Chappel
Lebanen
Ruberteh
Raymond Hawson
St Louis
John Wright
Daugh
Mildred
Kant
Beais
George Alexander
George Smith
Louis Haber
May
Herger
Belleville
Samuel Cartwright
Elra
John Strvin
Callinsyville
Wr. Henley
Joseph Kealey
Livingston
Ind
Wm. Wild
Martie
O'Failan
Abbie Urvilliee
O'Wallon
Wan Krawie
Leta
Rey N
Scheiney
East St. Lionis
James’ W 'Taylor
Arthur Taylor
Moy
Wins Lewis
Mrareis Lewis
Thomas Taylor
Ghialotte Droy
Girzuit Court
Circuit Court
Rutnerbanly
Cs Whitnitt
Leoanid Miller
James Boyle
Silowen
Rebecca Hill
Flint
George H. Slr
Louis Huebner
Jou
Nickolas
Gilome
Mary OY
Lalma Poe
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