Record $1,047,196.64 for auto licenses in six months
Secretary Stevenson’s office reports the first half 1916 auto license receipts reached 1,047,196.64 for the good roads fund. Through July 1, 203,767 licenses were issued, surpassing all of 1915 and signaling a likely 250,000 annual total. Chauffeurs’ licenses rose to 25,269 this year, with the department working nights and holidays to keep pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Secretary of State
Lewis G. Stevenson
State Treasury
Automobile Department
Good Roads Fund
CANDIDATES FILE PETITIONS FOR COUNTY OFFICES
On the first filing day for county offices sixteen candidates submitted petitions outside the county clerk office. Authorities fortified the entry to prevent a riot as candidates line up to be first on the ballot and more filings are expected before August 4. Names listed include Calvin J. Blattner, Harry A. Faulkner, and others from Edwardsville Granite City Alton and surrounding towns across Republican and Democratic tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Blattner
Calvin J. Blattner
Edwardsville
Harry A. Faulkner
Granite City
Jesse L. Simpson
J. P. Streuber
Highland
J. B. Harris
James M. Bandy
Roy A. Lowe
C. N. Streeper
al Ton
H. M. Sanders
Percy P. Lusk
Girenit
Thomas Millett, Jr
Troy
Charles
Bd. Trabue
Alton
James Monroe Wilkins
George W. Crossman
Wm. P. Early
George B. Shaffer
Vernon D. Coons
Edwardsvillas
Old Edwardsville Indian Treaty Unearthed in Washington
A rediscovered document reports an 1818 Edwardsville treaty dated September 26 in which Mississippi Valley tribes met to ceded land to white settlers from Illinois and Missouri. Noted figures include Martin H. Fischer, former Edwardsville resident and Baltz aide, connected to the district. The document highlights Auguste Chouteau of St. Louis among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Martin H. Fischer
Edwardsville
Baltz
Mississippi Valley
Ilinois
Missouri
Auguste Chonteau
St. Louis
Treaty chiefs cede Illinois lands to United States
Ninian Edwards of Edwardsville along with Illinois governors acted as commissioners meeting with Peoria Kaskaskia Michigama Lahokia and Tamaroa leaders. The tribes ceded land from the Ohio River to the Mississippi and north to river headwaters. In return they received merchandise annuities and western land cessions plus hunting and fishing rights on western lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninian Edwards
Edwardsville
Illinois
United States
Peoria
Kaskaskia
Illnois
Mississippi River
Ohio
Mrs. Caroline Watt Dies at 32 in Collinsville
Mrs. Caroline Watt wife of Dr Charles Watt of Collinsville and eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlies Kimberlin of Troy died Sunday after a four month paralysis illness following neck growth removal She was 32 years 6 months 2 days long funeral from home to Collinsville M E church Rev Theodore Cates officiated burial at Watt cemetery Survived by husband twin daughters five a son named relatives include Anna Emory George Arthur Kimberlin and others The death casts gloom on family and friends with sincere sympathy expressed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Watt
Charles$. Watt
Collinsville
Charlies B. Kimberlin
Troy
East Main Street
M. E
Theodore Cates
Watt
Here
Charles 8. Watt
Anna
Emory and
George
Arthur Kimberlin
Five Injured In Accident North Of Lebanon
Five people were hurt when a car driven by D Rozen of Centralia frightened a team of mules pulling a spring wagon driven by Albert Keck near Lebanon. The wagon overturned after the mules tried to scale an embankment. All the occupants were treated at Habig hospital. Mrs David Keck remained seriously ill. Rozen said he did not hit the mule team and left the scene after giving his details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Rozen
Centralia
Albert Keck
Lebanon
David Keck
Lizzie Keck
Anna Keck
Irene Keck
St. Louisa
Rozen
Habig
Keck
F Rozen
Hosen
State allocates 900000 to counties for road work
The State Highway Commission distributed 900000 among state counties last Thursday. Each county must match with similar amounts next spring, implying about 2000000 will be spent next year. Allocations follow last year’s road and bridge activity, with St. Clair 10085 Madison 15469 Monroe 2896 Clinton 4851 Washington 4356.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
State Highway Commission
St. Clair County
Madison County
Monroe County
Clinton
Washington County
Among Churches News and Notes of Religious Interest
The Jarvis township Sunday schools plan a convention at the Presbyterian church on Sunday July 40 at 10:15 a.m. A program includes congregational songs, invocations, and various Sunday school addresses by ministers and workers. Regular revival and church activities are noted. Rev Martin Holz of the German Evangelical church resigns. no new assignment yet. Shurtleff College professor will preach at Troy Baptist church this Sunday. Ladies Aid Society of the M E church meets at Mrs Wm Callings next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Township
Presbyterian Church
F. L. Eversall
Presbyterian
Baptist
Methodist
Baptist Minister
Presbyterian Sunday School
J. W. Smith
Saints’ Sunday School
Baptist Sunday School
Torre Robert H, Mantle
Methodist Sunday School
F. L. Eversuil
Martin Holz
German Evangelical Church
Rev
Shurtleff College
Upper Alton
Troy Baptist
Ladies' Aid Society
M. E. Church
Social notes of Troy visitors and wedding in Edwardsville
Social notes recount the wedding of John Jones and Mabel Cramer at the First Presbyterian church in Edwardsville with reception at Troy. Bridal gifts and multiple showers for the couple are listed along with extended family and friends. Local lodge officers and Eastern Star members held installations and gatherings with refreshments. Personal items note various Troy and Collinsville visits and travels among residents and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
B. F. Cramer
Mesdames F
Edwards
John Cline
Lb. W. Sandles
Stephen Pritchett
Paul Gerling
Raymond Deck
Moonstone Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Droil
Order
Auto stolen in St Louis recovered by detective effort
DP Rule of St. Jacob traced and recovered a Ford roadster stolen on Grand avenue in St. Louis July 2. The car, later found in a barn two miles south of St. Jacob, was confirmed as Rev. R. S. McFadden’s property. After tracing ownership from McCree to Johnson Automobile Co. and back to Rev. McFadden, the vehicle was returned to its rightful owner in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DL. D. Rule
St. Jacob
R. S. McFadden
St. Louis
Grand Avenue
George Black
Rule
Ford Motor Company
McCree
Boatmen's Bank
Johnson Automobile Co
Rev. McFadden
Allender
Mr. Rule
Wm Canan Dead A Troy native dies at state hospital
Wm Canan aged 44 a well known former resident of Troy died last night at the state hospital in Jacksonville where he had been for three years. Remains expected this evening with funeral tomorrow at 2 pm and interment in Troy cemetery. Highland Business Men's League promotes an industrial picnic and band tournament for Sunday August 6 described as the event of its kind. Frank Nickers former Collinsville postmaster withdraws bid for county auditor. Spectacles 10c to 2.50 at A FR Snodgrass 34 35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Canan
Troy
State Hospital
Jacksonville
Iighland Business Men’s League
Local residents host visits across towns
The community shares a flurry of Sunday visits and travel. Many families from Collinsville Troy St Jacob and East St Louis hosted relatives and friends ranging from Miss Rose Wilkinson to Mrs Jacob Moore while others journeyed to Canada and St Louis for extended visits. An auto turning incident near Collinsville injured several passengers. Henry Bernhardt bought a new Ford touring car from J C McLaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bernhardt
J. C. McLaughan
Madison county circuit court May term near adjournment
The May term of the Madison county circuit court will likely adjourn today or tomorrow as most business on the docket has been disposed of. Probate proceedings list numerous estates with claims approved and executors discharged. Executors are ordered to file reports within ten days in several estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
J. B. Reilly
Lydia Lueders
John L. Kaiser
Julius Holzweg
Frank W. Brueggemann
Anna H. Freiberg
Ida Winyard
M. D. Wightmann
Fred Grafe
L. P. Sales
Marshal
Jean Pierre Theophile
Fred A. Turan
Henry Klopmeier
Hanora Haten
Fritz Kaeser
Albert Kaeser
Wm. G. Haeser
Anthony Kreinschweitzer
Herman Niebruegge
Rieke Heinrich
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stevenson
Washington
Charles Watt
G. B. Kimberlin
Social
Mabel Cramer
First Presbyterian Church
James R. Sager
Lloyd Jones
Proy
Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows
Ella Hagler
N. G
Bess G. Davy
V. G
Isabelle Mize
Mary Samuel
Louise Gebauer
R. 5
Emaline Campbell
Adda Matthews
M. E. Sunday School
Riggin’s Pasture
Alsey Smith
Rebecca Riggin
John Witsche
Wilbur
Harold Peter
Sophia Peter
Edna Sloan
Mahomet
Grace Davis
Augusta Vieler
George Isaac
Dewey Hill
C. W. Jarvis
A. E. Rawlings
James Crorkin
East St. Louis
Henry Rees
Quincy
David Rees
D. D. Rule
Frank Nickers
A. FR. Snodgrass
Elmer Duckett
Marine
Bertha Schmitt
Marie Lochman
Misa Rose Wilkinson
Lyons
Kan
Josephine Schrader
Guy Sandles
Etta McQuire
Rose Wilkinson
Philip Rarick
Ursula
Alfred Daugherty
Madison
Ematine Campbell
Jane Wilkinson
Shreveport
Jacob Moore
Forbes McCain
Ed Schotemeyer
Paul Juda
Fred Schuler
Evelyn Elliott
Logansport
Ind
G. L. Elliott
Martha Buhrmester
Prosser
Wash
Wm. Preston
Edith
Canada
Grace Kingston
Kingston
Marie Guennewig
Staunton
Mamie Guennewig
Hampton Lane
Velma
Kuhn Station
H. A. Davy
Bess
Moore
Luella Turner
Philip Steck
Jacob Well
Gladys
Elizabeth Mueller
Dotlinger
Blackjack
Julius Meyer
C. E. Dixon
F. W. Seele
W. C. Seele
W. W
Jarvis
Norma Stolte
Huxhold
Brazil
Mozart Music Club
Elmer Britton
Gale Britton
George Cunningham
Marie Britton
Lillian Hall
Leona Bayline
Henry Wood
O'Fallon
A. R. Snodgrass
Jack Searcy
Dr. O. K. Farves
Gus Becker
Albert Gausmiann
Emil Wasem
Collinsvile
Circuit and
Fredericke Meier
E. R. Suhre
Sec
Olive Township
Elma Carson
Greek Catholi Organization
D. B. Aylward
Ed Knize
Lucian
Roland W. Griffith
Bik
H. BE. Starr
Gustav H. Bangert
Penning
Woodriver
J. W. Francis
Frieda Perrin
Alton Township
Herman Schmidt
Emil Schmidt
Wesley Jarvis
A. KR. Johnson
John M. Bovard
Morriss
Otto J. Heltmann
Jacob and
Lena Cohn
Riverview
Benbow City
N. S. Jordan
Jacob F. Tenison
N.S Jordan
Elijah Baldwin
Fred Slobright
J. J. Hart
Freda Maume
Henry Maume
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