Alton Glove Company to Move to Troy Second Floor
After six months of talks, the Alton Glove Company will relocate to Troy occupying the second floor of the shoe factory building. Machinery will be moved from Alton and installed here soon, with operations starting early. The plant will produce canvas and leather gloves to meet steady demand, with up to sixty workers once running nine months a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Glove Company
Troy
Edw. H. Klein
Carter
Alton
Ahoc
Zlove Factory Seen as Valuable Troy Industry Gain
The proposed Zlove factory promises employment for working girls in Troy and surrounding areas, boosting local business and earning broad citizen support. It is regarded as a valuable addition to the local industrial landscape and deserving of encouragement.
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Troy
Greenville big fire destroys livery barn and more
A Sunday evening blaze in Greenville consumed the Jernigan livery barn and its contents including seven horses, with total losses of about 7000. Nearby properties owned by J. O. Biller and de DeMoulen also burned. Additional losses included Potthast Bros. 500, Ayno Gum 200, Dexter Reddick 200, S. M. Thomas 200, A. O. Dizon 150, T. C. Belby 150, Keesecker Honok 125, The Advocate 100, Donnell Kerrs 25, and Greenville Gas Company 25. The cause is suspected to be spontaneous combustion in the hay loft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenvile
Jernigan
J. O. Biller
Young Mackinaw Freed in County Court Case
Curtis Mackinaw aged 16 son of County Clerk IJs Mackprow was freed in Justice J B Dale's Edwardaville court Tuesday. The slander and feud surrounding the Mackinaw family continued as the judge kept the court in session amid tensions at the county seat.
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Curtis Mackinaw
Jridge
Young Mackinaw
Hillekotter
Mackinaw
Isa
Sio
Hillskotter
Dale
I. Js . Mackprow
J. B. Dale
Edwardaville
Youth Kilburt Killed by Fast Vandalia Train at Highland
Oscar Kilburt aged 20 of Pierron was struck by Vandalia mail train No 11 at Highland at 1 am Monday. He died at St Joseph's Hospital after surgeons tried to save him. Coroner ruled accidental death. he leaves parents and siblings. Funeral held in Highland. Last Friday marked the 100th anniversary of Madison County’s 1814 massacre near Wood River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kilburt
Pierron
Jason
Arnold Kilburt
Highland
Highland Depot
Margaret Rawson
Kilburz
Higl
St. Joseph's
Sims
Madison County
Woodriver
Edwardsville
Reagon
Tallochzix
Thopaine
Whiteside
Sangamon River
Resgon
Filing of Petitions Crowds State and County Offices
On the first filing day 789 candidates filed state office petitions at Springfield and 13 for county offices. In the 22nd district 3 candidates sought the 47th senatorial seat, while Edwardsville and Alton figures led Republican and Democratic filings for sheriff, treasurer, county judge, and other posts. Many camped in courthouses overnight to be among the first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Wr. Dickmann
RB. Thomas
Edwardsville
Norman G. Wlagt
Mero
Fred A. Eisele
Edwardsvile
Henry P. Hotz
H. G. Tonser
Alton
Court House
T. P. B. Reilly
Jenkin Jenkins
Colinsville
Henry B. Eaton
George E. Littles
John A. Unzell
Repub
Lican
Schoals
Edward A. Cobine
Edwardaville
Hugh T. MoOrea
S. William H. Hall
M. Lester Geers
John J.hammond
Harry J. Mackinaw
Joseph P. Stracher
Highland
John 8. Coppinger
Collinsville
Bucklen's Arnica Advertised for Cuts Burns and Sores
Local ad from Marilla New York touts Bucklen's Arnica for cuts burns wounds claiming it heals all injuries. The testimonial from Mr Lopez supports its effectiveness and notes the product prevents lockjaw. Ad includes price 26 cents and a note recommending by H R Huffersdiek.
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Lopez
Marilla
N. Y
H.R. Huffersdiek
Social news notes of Goings and Comings
Mr and Mrs Joseph P Arthen entertained many relatives and friends Sunday at their country home south of town. Guests included Mary Anderson Anton Arth Raymond and Pang Strong of Col Schmidt Heuer Mildred Canan Troy Bertha Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs Wim Weber received a surprise party at her country home south of town for her eighth birthday. Attendees were Dora Langenvalter Helen Langenvalter Irwin Dollinger Carl Dollinger Clarence Faitz and Leonard Schneider of St Louis.
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Joseph P. Arth
Mary Anderson
Anton Arth
Joseph Qdsons
Raymond and
Pang
Miss the Strong
Col
Samuel R Sohn Schmidt
Wav Heuer
Mildred Canan
Troy
Bertha Weber
Wim
Local residents report brief Monday visits across towns
Mrs M Dillingham visited East St Louis on Monday while Miss J J Mills joined Monday guests in St Louis. Elizabeth Spohr spent Monday with friends at Highland. Jane Wilkinson visited relatives in Caneyville Sunday. Wm J Ruff and children from Maryville were Troy visitors Monday. Jacob Weil of Bt Jacob was a business visitor in Troy Wednesday. Charles Garlock returned Sunday from Oklahoma to Troy. Alfred Capelle and children visited Troy relatives this week. Jane Montgomery left Wednesday for Chicago. Edwin Meiners visited home folks from St Louis Sunday. Ella Rea, Greenville, visited her parents J W and wife. Mrs Easton and granddaughter Alice Jones guest of relatives at Belleville. Wm L Oliver and wife on three week trip with relatives at Wood River. Hazel Snodgrass visiting grandmother Elizabeth Frangen and family in Bt Louis. Mrs James Porter and children returned from visit with Wim Porter at S J Jacob. Evaline Schacker returned last Friday from Collineville relatives and friends. Barney Porter from Mulberry Grove visiting Philip Stook and family. Apa Figae merce o...
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M. Dillingham
East St. Louis
J. J. Mills
St. Louis
Elizabeth Spohr
Highland
Jane Wilkinson
Caneyville
Maryville
Troy
Jacob Weil
Jacob
Charles Garlock
Oklahoma
Alfred Capelle
Jane Montgomery
Chicago
Edwin Meiners
Ella Rea
Greenville
J W. Rea
Easton
Alice Jones
Belleville
Wm. L. Oliver
Woodriver
Hazel Snodgrass
Elizabeth Frangen
Bt. ‘Louis
James Porter
Yish
Wim. Porter
S J. Jacob
Evaline Schacker
Louis Figgze
Francis Lewis
Max Smith
Paul B. Wad
August Beutel
Frank
Minnie Schlichtma
Carlinville
Charles Bender
Walter
Paul Hein
K. Liermann
Wiley Bryant
Carbondale
Thomas A. Taylor
Edw. R. Deimling
Collinsville
Minnie Tittle
Emil Miller
Lydia Fulrede
John Clayton
Edwardsville
Charles Rauch
Henry Wood
O'Fallon
A. ‘R. Snodgrass
Lavanehe Snodtrass
Fred Weiseman
Wm. Lush
Maplewold
Wm. Thompson
Jessie Smith
St. Louisa
F. C. Letdel
Milo Rea
Clinton
Local residents visit relatives across Troy area
A long list of Sunday visitors and travelers from Troy and nearby towns includes Mr. and Mrs. Louis Figgze and family from Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lewis, Mrs. Max Smith of East St. Louis, and Dr. K. Liermann's guests. Carbondale, Edwardsville, O'Fallon, Clinton, and Greenville are noted as destinations or origins for several families. The report also mentions civil service ambitions and a funeral attendance in Edwardsville, with multiple residents from Troy and surrounding communities named among those visiting or traveling.
Among Church and Society at Oaklawn Mite Society Meet
The Oaklawn Cemetery Mite Society will meet at Mrs C E McKittrick’s country home on Saturday afternoon July 25. Epworth League devotional topic next Tuesday at the M E church is The Sanzhursts of Spiritual Women led by Miss Grace Davis. Rev Clark Yost’s Sunday morning sermon at the M E church is Prayer What it is How When Where For What to Pray. Evening sermon Varieties of Christian Experience. Central Board of Home Missions of the German Evangelical Synod met at Edwardsville with Rev John Baltzer of St Louis president and other ministers. annual conference held in Louisville Ky. East St Louis census shows population 85 158, up from 58 587 in 1919 and 26 611 in 1910, census by Evening Sun enumerators in Hyorough area.
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Oaklawn Cemetery Mite Society
Mre.c
Central Board of Home Missions
German Evangelical Synod of North America
Edwardsville
John Baltzer
St. Louis
F. A. Reller
Evanaville
Ind
F. G. Ludwig
Milwaukee
Wis
H- Rahn
Alfred E
East St. Louis
Sehaus
Evening Sun
Hyorough
Court House Items Transfers and Marriage Licenses
Probate proceedings list numerous decedents with inventories, administrator reports, and claims. Notable items include Theodore Harmon and Zeph Silver claims allowed, bonds approved for executors, and guardianship actions. Several estates set for will hearings or conservatorship filings, with associated bond amounts and court orders.
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Louis Rissi
Rizo Alo
Henry Schari
Annie Griffim
Moses Sandbach
Anna Maria Meich
Theodore Harmon
Zeph Silver
Amanda Stuckwisch
Otie Metz
George Barraclough
Benj. De'Tienne
Joseph Kyonka
Charles Kyonka
Lena Goldberg
Joseph Bianchi
Mary Zagar
Olinor
Guardian
Brigan
Itruat Te Wi Givenbusch
Issac
Mary Arth
Magywie Prosser
Simmons
Steve Knopp
Joseph Dusek
Frank Dusek
August Mann
Louis Stransky
Fritz Brook
Adolph Brook
Luther Cummings
Angelo Perfitti
Amos
Christian
Keeniz
Rudolph Hatbe
Yoseph Klaglamountner
Frances J. Barbour
Amton J
Kraft
John F. Weirich
John Falkour
Johann Wertzier
Ella M. Thoman
Otto R. Fischer
John Steinegger
Rees Evans
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Jamed
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Tony
Mérsinger
Henry
Wty
Icars
I. Darvie
Social
P. Smeton Tod
J. Wanagat
Collins
Darrow
E. C. Millson
P. H. Jones
RE. RN. Mines
H. BR. Armor
Adame' Add
Luther
R. N. ‘Mills
Terry & ‘Ole
Wardeville
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