Illinois Advances To Second In Coal Output In 1907
Illinois produced 51 317 146 short tons of coal in 1907 valued at 51 687 382 dollars, the highest ever and up from 1906. The state moved to second place among coal producers, a position held since 1883, with West Virginia overtaking in 1906. Increased demand and resumed mining after suspension saw Illinois earnings rise despite broader market constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minois
West Virginia
Wiinois
Linois
Ninois
Amon
Linor Pass
Holiness
Union
Momey
Sangamon
Williamson
Maconpin
St. Clair
Madison County
Bureau
Jim Saline
Macoupin County
Clinton
Madison
Vermilion
Montgomery
Fulton
Weekly Weather Bulletin for Springfield TM
The week saw temperatures mostly above 60 degrees with a drop at week end. State mean temperature near normal. extremes reached 100 in the south and 49 in the north. Rainfall was variable with local pockets of two inches or more, northern showers lingering and reducing bright sunshine to about 0.5 percent.
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Springfield
Highland Fair Announces Premiums and Dates
The Highland Madison County Fair Association released a premium list for its eleventh fair. It runs September 3rd to 5th, offers medals and over 500 cash premiums across twelve departments, with races and entertainment planned. The fair’s management expects growth and continued improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Madison County Fair Association
Carnival Coming to Troy With Five Day Event
A five day carnival arrives in Troy next Tuesday, promoted by the Twentieth Century Amusement Company. Clay and Hickory streets host the midway with several amusements and attractions. Shows pledge to be moral and clean, drawing crowds of all ages as the town expects revelry amid efforts to keep order. Dr. King's New Discovery praised by Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre for coughs and lung issues, marketed at Kingston's Drug Store. A Democratic campaign club organizing meeting is set for tonight at the opera house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Amusement Company
Troy
Mayor Under Fire In City Council Hearing
A heated council hearing on charges against Mayor Braner drew large attendance and personal accusations. Attorney Mudge led defense for the mayor and the investigating committee, with testimony from citizens. The committee plans to report after the August 3rd meeting. debate hints at a prolonged legal battle amid partisan tension over city improvements and contracts.
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Peertiin
Wbscape
Graner
Ft. Tt Mudge
Bedtwardsville
Thomas Williamson
Nelson Hyder
Peterman
Sellors
Harry Cooper
Wan
Williamson
Omigor
Mudge
Braner
Town Hosts Political Visits and Local Social Roundup
A string of political visitors appears including J. D. Barry from Gracity City and J. G. Bardill of Highlinh as Republican and Democratic candidates circulate among the townsfolk. Social calls feature Mrs. Frat Dalwege and Miss Amelia visiting Gustave Daluege in Gillispie, plus Mrs. M. L. James returning to Greenap after weeks with granddaughter Mrs. B. W. Jarvis. Local residents travel for family visits, attend funerals, and attend church events alongside noting residents like Miss Mattie Kinder coming from Pauls Valley Okla and Leona from Trenton visiting relatives.
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O'Fallon
J. DM. Barry
Gracity City
Werdiiesay
J. G. Bardill
Highlinh
Frat Dalwege
Ams
Amelia
Gustave Daluege
Gillispie
M. L. James
Greenap
B. W. Jarvis
Fredericka Arthur Ail
Jennie
St. Louis
Tray
Er. C. Scheer
Ralph McKittrick
Dewn
Edwardsville
E. McKittrick
James M. Bandy
Granite City
Mattie Kinder
Paul's Valley
Okla
Greenville
Ll. Wargot Aol
Mr Heten
Proy Amd
John Foxe
O'Ballon
Prink Lee Uel
Dad
James Bastey
Agnes Breuners
Betheville
Anna Tobbard
Lizwit Gatissome
Trenton
Sune Jay
Hee
Chiuwhtear
Bertha
Hear
Apa
Leona
Bine
Birth and Death Report for County Cheri Second Quarter
County Cheri Mentz reports births and deaths for the second quarter in fifteen towns. The text notes local statistics and uses historical phrasing. The piece also includes several medical endorsements for Kingston’s drugstore products and a church sermon schedule by Rev. O L Stuart at the Presbyterian church with morning and evening themes.
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Cheri
Mentz
Furest
Isill
O. L. Stuart
Presbyterian Church
God
Court House Items and Probate Proceedings Update
Circuit and Probate Courts report name changes transfers and licenses. The will of Mrs. Mary A. Williamson of Troy objects probate values the estate at 800 with half to daughter Alice Collins and half to grandchildren Tdell E Gladys L and Wiley G Bryant. Alice Collins named executrix without bond. Several sanities declared in county court for Eugenia Co Granite City Jacob Good Highlands and Mrs. Mary Busch Troy. Various probate actions listed including inventories final reports appointments appraisers and guardians with names and balances. continued hearings and tied bonds noted.
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Mary A. Williamson
Troy
Alice Collins
Tdell E
Gladys L
Wiley G. Bryant
Tursday
Eugenia Co
Granite City
Jacob Good
Highland
Mary Busch
Busch
Dacksenville
Searey
Roum Weikamp
Henry Weikamp
John Heeren
Ida Heeren
Hasary Bryeapgemini
Wm J. Bayer
J. Bayer
Trehans
Sehmidr
Percy 2
Lusk
Sam Reed
Wim. Ohren
J. W. Dornseff
Engel Brase
Wm. Roffimann
Alexander Zerwas
Fred Zerwas
Eurth
Genardia
C. C
Monan
Ind
Henry Weber
M. Kl. Uandshy
Iminer
Guardian
Leo Merkle
John Merkle
Guardiagn
Phil Espenschied
Sophie Espenshied
Nanowed
Louis Blarkey
J. W. Dornseif
Roy S. Wyss Et al
Elizabeth Pace
Delphine Kaemph
John Quatto
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Ilinois
Saline
Josh Wise
Climatological Service
Weather Bureau
Highland Fair
Twentieth Century Amusement Co
Mana
Opera House
Democratic Campaign Club
Grego
Athenta
Thec
Diy
Rev Ewing
Charles V Woo
Adrian Smith
Aid
Win
Lewis
Dhe
Mars
Charles. Smith
Avid Klinrel
Vine
Wi. Gorton
Pin Oak Township
Viola Schuder
Collinsville
M. Huber
Highthold
Robert L. Dawson
Louis
Pearl Bernias
Hawardsville
Trostan
Adolph Schaffner
Baden Baden
Aubrey Droll
St. Lovis Thor
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Jalian C. Stienhans
Thomas Millett, Jr
John C. Gebaner
John F. Deimling
Secon
C. M. Harden
Silver City
North Carolina
Buecklen
J. W. Jenkins
Chapel Hill
N.C
Kingston
Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
N. Y
Birthe, Daaitus
Alton
Circuit and Probate
New Circuit Court
Qasen
C.H. Rieth
S. G
John E. Hillekotter
Johanna Motir
Philippna Bangert
AL Choment
Vieresa Grebel
Frederich Meier
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