Victim of a Train East Bound Freight Crashes Into Wagon
Emil Bircher a longtime Highland farmer was killed when Vandalia freight No 76 struck his team and wagon east of the city late Friday. One horse died and the wagon was destroyed. The train backed to Highland with the body. Coroner Sims led the inquest Saturday. Bircher 68, survived by wife two sons Freeman Elmer Erwin a daughter Hilda and adopted Nellie Springer. Funeral Sunday at 3 at German Evangelical church. Interment in city cemetery under Modern Woodmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Bircher
Highland
Haller Crossng
Hitcher
Sims
Louisa Iberg
Freeman
Elmer
Erwin
Hilda
Nellie Springer
German Evangelical Church
Fev
Carl Maier
Medicos at Collinsville Madison County Medical Society Meeting
The Madison County Medical Society will meet August 4 at the Harrison Tuberculosis colony in Collinsville. Dr Harrigan will host a musical program by the Orpheus Club of Collinsville replacing the usual papers. The club comprises Collinsville women musicians. nine numbers will be performed. Members are urged to bring wives or friends for the social outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Medical Society
Harrison
Collinsville
Harrigan
Orpheus Club of
Funeral of Wm L Canan in Troy
The remains of Wm L Canan, long a resident, arrived in Troy Friday evening and were taken to his former home for the funeral Saturday at 2 pm. Rev Martin Holz conducted the service at the German Evangelical church and burial was in Troy cemetery. He was 44 years, 10 months and 25 days old, born August 25, 1871 in Albany Missouri. Survived by wife Amelia Bennett nee Kuntzmann, a daughter Mildred, a brother and two sisters. He previously worked as a cook and ran a Troy and Collinaville restaurant, and was taken to the state hospital at Jacksonville three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. L. Canan
Jacksonville
Troy
Martin Holz
German Evangelical Church
Albany
Amelia Bennett
Kuntzmann
Clayton
St. Louis
Mildred
Canan
Cook
Collinaville
Atate
John W. Taylor
Mae Taylor
Erfilma Buhrmester
East St. Louis
Henry Ruhrmester
Huber
Alhambra
Elizabeth Kinser
W. P. Sweeney
St. Jacob
Sitney Sweeny
Minnie Krueger
Indianapolis
Indiana
Adele Ackermann
McKay
James Crorkin
Henry Stolte
Rut. Ensor
Terre Haute
Ind
Percy Wilkinson
Fanley
Norman
Jasty
Jones City
Allen Roeper
Alene
Collinsville
Wm. Preston
Val. Ottwein
James Martin Holt
Fred Hetcher
Frank Bour
Bellville
Katherine Bour
Emily
Florence Jones
Mesdames
Wm Frangen
Lester Kinder
James R. Fritts
H. F. Liles
Myrtle Lewis
Arizona
A. H. Bell
Carlinville
A. F. Seligman
Paul Somm
Effie
Emma Somm
Minnie Somm
Henry Hawke
Frank Wyant
Bonnie
Williams
Amelia Canan
Henry Herstein
Alma Wolf
Trenton
Julius Peter
Helen
John Jones
Edwardsville
B. F. Cramer
Agnes
Louise Shea
James Shea
John
Jack) Mellon
Granite City
Mellon
Madison County
Henry Beinecke
Tillie Holliger
Highland
August Richter
Adda Matthews
Alma Gebauer
Mary Pritchett
Norma Jarvis
Alice Mantle
Margie Smith
Ora Edwards
Normal
R. D. Luster
Madison County Medical Society
Luster
G. N. Robnson
St Jacob
J. A. Smith
Smith
Chemstry
Urbane
Auto and buggy collision injures Troy youth
Leo Aebel son of Peter Aebel was seriously hurt Friday evening when the Aebel automobile collided with a horse and buggy on the Collinsville road near Troy. The horse reared into the auto causing internal injuries to Leo and a deep chest wound to the horse requiring twelve stitches. The buggy was damaged and Aebel and Bitzer livery may seek damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Aebel
Peter Aebel
Aebel
Collinsville
Troy
Young Aebel
A. A. Garland
Hyrum Ward
Julius Smith
Max Hirschi
Bitzer
Among Church and Society Notes in Troy
The Foreign Missionary Society meets at Mrs. George Morriss's home at 2:30 Friday. Merry Workers’ Society meets Mrs. B. W. Jarvis next Wednesday at 2:30. Rev. Buford and Dr. And Mrs. Church of Glen Carbon attended the Epworth League meeting. Buford spoke. Prof. F. L. Eversall returns to Troy to preach Sunday. Epworth League plans a donation shower for the Slavonic Mission in East St. Louis next Tuesday. items accepted at Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Smith’s or the speaker’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Missionary Society
George Morriss
Merry Workers’ Society of the
Presbyterian Church
B. W. Jarvis
Buford
Church
Glen Carbon
Epworth League
F. L. Eversall
J. W. Smith
Former Troy Teacher Killed in Nebraska Tragedy
D. H. Badgley of Birmingham reports sister Mrs. Alice Bignell formerly Alice Badgley of Troy was accidentally killed Tuesday evening at Alliance Nebraska. She taught in Troy public schools for many years and last visited this spring, leaving Troy friends saddened by the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
D. H. Badgley
Birmingham
Ala
Alice Bignell
Alliance
Neb
Freight Train Wreck at Smith Crossing St. Jacob Area
A Vandalia freight No. 74 wrecked Saturday morning near Smith crossing one mile west of St. Jacob after a walnut log car broke down. The incident blocked the crossing and halted traffic for hours until repairs were completed by the fast St. Louis wreck train crew by Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Crossing
St. Jacob
Look Good and Feel Good With New Life Pills
Advertisement extolls Dr King s New Life Pills to relieve constipation and fatigue. It promises quick relief after taking one or two pills, with the claim you will feel better by morning and outlines a 25 cent price at a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
School Board Meeting Notes July 7 1916
The Troy school board met in regular session with President Dawson presiding. Absence was noted for Member Wild. The board tabled Miss Therese Schneider’s offer to supervise drawing and domestic science for 30 per month. Treasurer Jarvis reported 7225 63 balance and was accepted. Census results showed a population increase. Decayed vault linings were removed at 10 labor cost. bids for concrete walls were rejected. Slate blackboard contract awarded to Kingston for 89. A finance report itemized cleaning vaults 39 75, census 20, librarian Miss Ed wards 4. A special tax of 5000 for school and 400 for building purposes was approved. The meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Board of Education
Dawson
Wild
Therese M. Schneider
Lewis
Watts
Jarvis
Naylor
Goalby
Snodgrass
House and Grounds
S. Kngston
Billy
Daniel Casey
A. R. Snodgrass
Hssie
Local Notes From Troy and Madison County
Crpenter's ice cream praised as best near Troy. Rev. Zimmerman preached at Troy M E Church. Alfred N. Riggin's two cows fatally struck by lightning. Miss Frieda Peters seriously ill with typhoid. Herman Schmidt of Edwardsville moved Troy residence to his son Emil The. Madison Macoupin old settlers meet at New Douglas Aug 16. Fred Klein, former Troy boy, appointed US deputy marshal in Missouri with St Louis HQ. Highland post office project moves forward with $25 000 site purchase. Arthur J. Thomas leaves The Call for Jackson Mich to join Brisco Automobile Company. Five Troy youths work in Detroit auto factory. Summer hat sale $1. Mrs Adella Hampton notes. Call Want Ad encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crpenter
G. N. Robinson’s
Rev. Zimmerman
Alton
Troy M. E
Alfred N. Riggin
Frieda Peters
Mary Peters
Herman Schmidt
Edwardsville
Troy
Emil
Madison
Macoupin Counties
New Douglas
Fred Klein
Charles Klein
United States
Hasterm
Missouri
St. Louis
Public Building and Grounds Committee
Lower House of
Social news notes from Troy and surroundings events
Miss Nola Anderson hosted a surprise gathering at her country home with Troy friends on hay wagon, while Miss Mamie Beutel and Mellvilla Schoeck also received honor with games and refreshments. A Sunday school lawn party hosted by Mrs. J R Ward featured lessons and snacks. Personal notes list Miss Hazel Morriss, Miss Louise Schon, Miss Mabel Rawson, and many visitors from St. Louis, Collinsville, East St. Louis, and Troy visits across the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola Anderson
Troy
Anderson
Mamie Beutel
Mellvilla Schoeck
J. R. Ward
Hazel Morriss
St. Louis
Henry Hawke, Sr
Collinsville
Louise Schon
Mabel Rawson
Anieta Droll
Emma Steinmeyer
Frank Maletz
East St. Louis
Mary Jones
Extith Kleimeier
J. G. Schoeck
A. L. Kleinschmidt
John Bernhardt
Miss Brandt
Mary
Hannah Fehne
May Sapp
Janet Thomas
John Cullom
Lavanche Snodgrass
Chesterfield
Anna Bolland
Minnie Bolland
Laverne Dennis
Joliet
G. N. Robinson
Gugsia Kueker
Wm. Kueker
Charles
William Kline
Wm. Dressel
Qleon
St. Jacob
Troy Hosts Wide Circle of Visitors and Guests
A parade of local and regional guests visited Troy this week including Postmaster Emil Wasem, John J. Gaffner of St. Jacob, and families from St. Louis East St. Louis Collinsville and Granite City. Visitors shared meals, called on friends, and attended events with Troy residents and relatives.
Madison county circuit court pace slows as adjournment nears
May term proceedings continue with many motions to be disposed of. Judge Gillham works to bring matters to conclusion. New circuit cases include a divorce and several civil matters. Probate docket lists numerous estates with hearings set for August and July dates. Letters issued and bonds posted as administrators and executors finalize settlements and distributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Gillham
Real Estate Transfers in Alton Woodriver and Granite City
Transfers include Real Estate in Alton with Graham to E L Rogers for two lots in Graham's sub and Hunter's N L add at 200 dollars. L A Schlafly to Susan 3B Kelley for two lots in Harnett Terrace Woodriver township at 228.60 dollars. Granite City Lodge No 272 Loyal Order of Moose to Frank Su edo for two lots in Granite City at 6000 dollars. B G Cooper to John Unterbrink Lot 7 blk 3 Niagara 405 dollars. John Threde to Gilbert and Agatha Forbotten lots 4 and 6 blk 1 G A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
E. L. Rogers
Hunter’s
N. L
Alton
L. A. Schlafly
Susan
Kelley
Harnett Terrace
Woodriver
Granite City Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Frank Suedo
Granite City
John Unterbrink
Niagara
John Threde
Gilbert
Agatha Forbotten
Lote
G. A
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Medicos
William Canan
Louis Aebel
Arthur J. Thomas
Call
Jackson Mich
Little “‘I'roy Colony
Brisco Automobile Company
Trgy
Auto
Elmer Sapp
John Sapp
Scott Frank C. Raber
Rodiville Morriss
Adella Hampton
Social
Circuit and Probate
Circuit Court
May Smith
Newton EB. Smith
A. J. Rothchild & Co
H. W. Yarger
Katie Bellm
Joseph Bellm
Anna Maria Kalbngisch
Beatrice Geschwend
Jane Wilkinson
Susie Frances
Bertha Gross
Joseph Kleisner
Mike Gecego
Anna Still
Edn
Katherine Raushausen
Martin Rassau
Nicholas Ochs
Bertha Gehrig
Frank J. Wright
John A. Berner
Charles Bachteler
Mary Bachteler
Annie S. Davis
George H. Davis
Alexander Montaquin
Lumaghi Coal Co
August Dierking
Marie Olive Volz
Gustav Volz
Andrew P. Jurgenson
Bert Morgan
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