Man dies after cow gore on Pin Oak farm
August Frickenstein aged about 42 was killed when a cow gored him while he attempted to remove a newborn calf from a pasture. He was trampled and suffered internal injuries. doctors could not save him. The Pin Oak township farmer, married with a daughter Lulu, died around 3 pm. Funeral set for tomorrow afternoon.
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August Frickenstein
Rudolph, Frickenstein
Minter
Pin Oak Township
Frickenstein
Kis Barn
Edwardsville
Fricken+stein
Frickenateta
Lulu
Bealden
Gas Plant Not a Stinker in Collinsville
Collinsville residents complained the new gas plant on East Main street caused a nuisance. The city council referred the issue to the board of health, which found no health threat after inspection by Dr. Weatville of the state board.
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Collinaville
East Main Street
Board of Health
State Board of Health
Weatville
State Board
Collinsville
Highland Fair Preparations Shown In 72 Page Premium List
The Highland Madison County Fair premium book, a neat 72 page volume with a cover, was released this week. It outlines events prizes and schedules for the upcoming fair season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Local fair plans strong with reduced rates and big prizes
The fair will run September 6 to 9 with reduced freight and passenger rates. Open competition includes numerous medals and over 300 cash premiums. Officers include Albert Schott as president and Joseph C. Ammann as vice president. Department superintendents cover cattle, horses, sheep and swine, poultry, mechanics, floriculture, textiles, and more. Entertainment features include the Mayr band of Belleville, 15 pieces, the Flying Moores, and The Three Willards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hagnauer
Louis Knoeber
Christian Koch
John. O. Riegel
J. L. Tachannen
Fred Stocker
W. 5S. Ramsey
S. Hoerner
Albert Luehm
Troy Council Approves Geisel Arch Bid and Coal Contract
Minutes show Troy council adjournment after roll call and bids. Geisel Construction Co. wins the concrete or brick arch on Mills avenue with the lowest bid, upon contract signing and 10 percent certified check. Brookside Coal Co. awarded coal supply to power house. Ordinance No. 71 on annual appropriations passed after Rule 22 suspension. Adjournment to call. Henry Stoehr, Mayor. R. L. Dawson, City Clerk.
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Troy
Ita
City” Council
A. H. Gerling
J. E. Hindmarch
Geisel Construction Co
Mills Avenue
Liewellyn
Schlimmer
Donk Bros. Coal &, Coke Co
Brookside Coal Co
Power House
Llewellyn
Peterman
Soodgrass
Horsley
Schlisomer
Henry Stoctr
R. L. Dawson
Church and Society Sunday Services Announced
Community notices list ongoing religious meetings led by C W Moorman the boy evangelist at the Presbyterian Church under Y M C A auspices. Topics include A Manly Religion Christianity at Battle and Overcoming the World with special music and good attendance.
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C. W. Moorman
Presbyterian Church
A. Weinecke
H. W. Marshall
Merry Workers
B. W. Jarvis
Electric Bitters touted by Dublin woman for health
Mrs HW Brunson of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters claiming it keeps her feeling young and strengthens the weak. The tonic is advertised to cure dyspepsia, torpid liver, inflamed kidneys, and chronic constipation after a reasonable time, with S Kingston guaranteeing the product at 50 cents.
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Dr. King
Kingston
HW. H. Brunson
Dublin
S. Kingston
Collinsville Appropriations Pass City Budget
Collinsville city council approves a 42100 municipal budget for the new fiscal year. Allocations cover salaries 36500 contingency 2800 building 600 penalties 400 stationary and printing 506 lighting 6000 water 10000 fire department 300 streets and alleys 10000 sinking fund 9000 and fire plugs 2000. Also notes Mrs. J W Britton is critically ill with low hopes for recovery. Pogt-Dispatch daily and Sunday. DAN Pereeman, Agt.
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Colllinsville
Collinsville
Ae Sapa Heed
Social and Personal Happenings in Troy and Nearby
Multiple society notes record the marriage of Miss Alice Burk to James Bone in St Louis with plans to reside in Chicopee Kansas, plus numerous local updates. Announcements include Pocahontas lodge installations, a 66th birthday surprise for Mrs Thomas McAdoo, weddings of Alvina Lange and Rev Totzke, and a flood of visits, visitors and church events across Troy and surrounding towns with residents traveling to Missouri and Ohio.
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Alice Frances Burk
James Howat Bone
Chicopee
Kan
St. Louis
J. W. Cunningham
Locust Street
Kansas
Elias Burk
Troy
Mansas
S. S. Avis
Don Peters
Josephus Porter
St. Jacob
W. W. Jarvis
Edwardsville
D. G. Jarvis
J. G. Schoeck
Marine
Ida Seltzer
Nettie Cohen
J. Alten
Mies
Lydia Amelung
Granite City
Augusta Gorpet
Lillian Gahl
Martha F. Gerfen
L. W. Sandles
Henry Rucker
Linda
James Osborn
Mattie’ Kinder
Paul's Valley
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Buys Win In Long Battle
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia writes of a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores then using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve turned the tide curing both leaving no trace. Best for old ulcers cuts burns and wounds sold at S. King aton's drug store for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
Local Notes From Alton Court Adjournment To Social News
Local items report Alton city court adjournment for the term. Dawn Peterman to deliver Post Dispatch, Mrs. August Richter ill but convalescing. Residents move, repairs made, and a Danville socialist address draws crowd. Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar advertised. Funeral of Mrs. Wim. Nelson, 96, noted. Scully moves to Collinsville. infant Menees dies. various notices on residents and local happenings. A two egg inside an egg find at J Allen home is noted as a curious family incident. Fred Buhrmester drawn in Crow reserves land lottery. awaits departure west.
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N. M. Kinder
Jane Montgomery
Missouri
Robert Kinder
George Hollis
Madison
Peter Auerton
John
Chicago
Elisabeth Frapgen
Mra
Charles Lenhard
Highland
Mary Miller
Blanch Snodgrass
Joseph Howard
Edwardsville
Frances Killinger
Glen Carbon
Phil, Rarick
Wm. Horstmann
Collinsville
E. A. Burke
Alton
Troy
J. L. Hagler
Pocahontas
Thomas E. Ward
Wheeler Davis
St. Louis
Lillian Chisenhall
Nellie
Alton City
Dawn Peterman
Post-Dispatch
August Ritcher
Thomas. Jarvis
Margaret Rawson
Wim. Nelson
Denver
Colo
Christian DB. Kneedler
Nelson
William T. Scully
Donk
Bert Dugger
Scully
Leroy
John Menees
Heintzville
Watt
Kennedy
S. Kingston
J. Allen
Charles Ottino
Wiedner's
Fred Buhrmester
Regent
Montana
Buhrmester
West
Census Jokes and Wordplay Puzzles Card
Fragmentary wordplay item features cryptic lines about a census taker and puns. The readable phrases hint at humorous exchanges and misheard names, suggesting a lighthearted comic or caption in a historical newspaper.
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Colliusrilia
Ie Hallance
Journal OF the Council
Gelse Construction Co
Pasch Stons
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Mra. Howard
Howard
Carl Eee
C.w.moorman
Zilpha Sparke
Joseph
Kansas City
Anna Baker
Cleveland Boulevard
Ilinoia
North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
J. W. Britton
Pogt-Dispatch Daily
Sanday
Dan Pereeman
Agt
Neosha Council No
Degree of Pocahonta
Schott
Peter Scott
Kate Monroe
Pocanontas
John Belcher
Winona
John Wilkinson
Powhatin
Forest Mesdewall
John Solter
Mary Schotemeier
Mra. J.L
Thomas McAdoo
South Main Street
Alvina Lange
Maryville
Totzke
Millvale
C. W. F. Lange
A. W. Lange
Phipps
Wia
Carl Lange
Pittsburg
Christie
Gange
Charles E. Jarvis
Frank Hencke
Sugar Creek
Ohio
Robt. Holliday
Mabel
Woi. Meiners
Raymond
Tennessee River
Co. E. Ritcher
Albert Kleist
Theodore
Mt. Olive
Misa Lewise
Ed Springmeyer
Henry Stokte
John Liebler
Fred
Oscar Garnet
John Riehold
Wm. Gerfén
Wm. Baglin
Hickory Street
Wm. Korngold
Danville
Lieta Vetter
Alice F. Burk
Herman Schmacker
Wieder’s Park
Giesert
Orchestra
East St. Louis
Skidoo
Joe
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