Promoters Active on Interurban Line Edwardsville to Greenville
Edwardville region views a new St Louis & Eastern Traction Company filing in Edwardsville proposing an electric interurban from Granite City to Greenville. Greenville and Edwardsville papers report optimism. line may touch Glen Carbon and connect with Surburban and McKinley lines, boosting regional access and east–west communication. A Boer War veteran doctor lawyer preacher with M D LL D titles drew attention in St Louis and has moved east, with current sightings around St Jasob and Highland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lours & Eastern Traction Company
Granite City
Greenville
County Recorder
Edwardsville
Bond County
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Glen Carbon
Surburban
McKinley
St. Louis
East
St. Jasob
Highland
New Business Building Planned Near Baptist Church
Dr F W Braner prepares a modern brick building on the former Hampton property beside the Baptist church with foundation laid and material on site. Rumors place a post office or meat market there, but no confirmation. Wm Hampe will remodel the Main street building adding a glass front and combining residence with business space. J Allen of St Louis Bargain Store has leased the space and will move in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.W. Braner
Hamption
Wm.Hampe
Main Street
J. Allen
St. Louis
Millionaire Tramp Dr Ben Ridder Speaks at Troy Opera House
Dr Ben Ridder known as The Millionaire Tramp drifted into Troy on Monday and spoke to a small audience at Rieder's opera house about society's problems. A native of Denmark he has lived in America twelve years traveling the nation. He describes himself as a socialist reformer and notes his many arrests for radical views while claiming education and culture despite a foreign accent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ridder
Millionaire Tramp
Troy
Rieder
Opera House
Dr.Ridder
Denmark
America
Fim
Dr. Ridder
Ice Cream Festival and Church Suppers Planned Tonight
Community events listed include an ice cream festival and supper in the public school yard by the M. E. church, a Ladies Aid meeting led by Mrs. L. W. Bondies, and church services by Rev. C. W. Sydman. The township Sunday school convention shifts to 2:15 pm at the Presbyterian Church in Troy with J. Horace Kraft and Mr. Abbott attending. A new East St. Louis Jugendbund Circle forms from a German Evangelical pastors’ meeting, with Rev. Nassan as president and other officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
L.W. Bondies
C. W. Sydman
Presbyterian Church
Township
Troy
J. Horace Kraft
Alten
Abbott
Worden
Contigutious
East St. Louis
Hoseshoe Lake
Professor H F Thurston Moves to East St Louis
Prof H F Thurston and family moved to East St Louis on Wednesday taking residence at 1814 North Thirty eight street in East Landsdowne. He becomes superintendent of Hawthorne and Oak Park schools located in East Landsdowne and will head headquarters four blocks from his former home. Thornton had been principal of Troy public schools for eleven years and was closely tied to Troy. his move is deeply regretted by family and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Thurston
East St. Louis
North Thirty-eight Street
East Landsdowne
Thurston
Hawthorne
Oak Park
Eaat Landsdowne
Thornton
Troy
Death of Miss Martha Albrecht at Collinsville
Miss Martha Albrecht age eighteen and second daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Albrecht of Collinsville died Wednesday morning at five o clock from typhoid fever. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at two o clock with a large attendance. Relatives from this city included Mr and Mrs Wm J Vetter Mr and Mrs Milton Allen Mrs Aner V Strong Mrs Noah Hall Miss Sophia Voelker Charles Voelker and George Horsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Albrecht
Ernest Albrecht
Collinsville
Wm. J. Vetter
Milton Allen
Aner V. Strong
Noah Hall
Sophia Voelker
Charles Voelker
George Horsley
Bucklen's Arnica Healer Ad Promises Fast Relief
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica for frightful wrecks and general injuries from train or buggy accidents. It claims quick relief and cure for burns, boils, sores, eczema, chapped skin, sore eyes, corns, and piles, with a price of 250 at Kingston's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston’s
Death of Infant Bonnie May Hawke at 2 months old
Bonnie May Hawke, infant daughter of Mr and Dr Henry Hawke Jr, died Saturday afternoon at 1 40 o clock from cholera infantum aged 2 months 18 days. Funeral was Monday at 2 pm from the family home with Rev A V Marsh officiating and burial in the Troy cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie May
Henry Hawke, Jr
A. V. Marsh
Troy Cerelery
Box Car Jumps Track Delays Local Freight Train
A box car on a local freight loaded with goods jumped the track near Troy, Missouri, delaying traffic. The freight train from St. Louis reached its destination late in the afternoon. The incident prompted calls for inquiries and a nearby station search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Mgar
Louis
Troy Blues Suffer Massacre in Highland Baseball Clash
East St Louis National Stock Yards team defeated the Troy Athletics 15 to 9 in a fast paced game with heavy hitting. Troy’s lineup showed errors and injury as a sprained ankle sidelined a player. the matchup drew a near-record crowd and highlighted a stunning offensive display before the page continued.
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National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
Troy Athletics
Troy
Trojans
Troy Athletica
AE. B. H
Ib Houtetter
Goutt
Scott
Hess
Young
Rf Lewis
Voelker
Beutel
Belcher
AB. B.H
Decker
Ragadale
Wynn
Stephens
Knowls
Mamn
Wilson
Shoveax
O McDonald
Smith
Troyato
B. St. B
Ragsdale
Joe Scott
Knowis E Hess
McDonald
Basith
Social and Personal News From Troy and Surroundings
The column notes visits and gatherings in Troy and nearby towns. Items include a public event for the M E church in the school yard, a Jolly Three moonlit picnic at Rieder's Park with music and refreshments, and joint birthday celebrations for George Schmacker and Miss Elizabeth Capelle at Rieder's Opera House. Numerous residents are listed visiting relatives or traveling, including Hazel Samiles, Ruth Neville, George Stienhans, Maud Renfro, Lillie Prange, and many others visiting or staying with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schmacker
Elizabeth Capelle
Rieder
Opera House
Frigitin
Alhambra Visit Domestics and Local Notables
Numerous Troy residents and guests from Collinsville O’Fallon Decatur and nearby towns gathered in Troy for visits and social calls. Notables include Mayor Edmund Beall of Alten courting state senate, Dr. F E Tulley campaigning in Bond county, and several families hosting relatives over the weekend with travels to Chisago Highland and Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Troy
Eidin
BH. Kleim and Son
Andreas Klein
Worden
Rose Peterman
Harry Paden
Decatur
James T. Purviance
H. V. Renfro
Sullivan Mo
Joseph Blankquart
Collinsville
J. T. Purviance
Edmund Beall
Alten
Atate
Troy Monnday
Imom
Cal
Adella Braun
Linda Rucker
Ernest Hampton
Highland
Wm. J. Taylor
Taylor
Hannah Goebl
Collinaville
Fred Schuler
Joseph Landgraf
Bernetta Joseph
O'Fallon
Clyde Be, Osborn
Oak Park
Upper Alton
Epent
M. F. Auwarter
May Bertram
Lain Krite
Gertrude Bertram
J. T
Greenville
Tulley
Bond County
J. C. Storm
Wirt
Ind
P. C. Jones
Madison
W. Sussman
Dr King’s New Discovery for lung troubles
A vintage advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a reliable remedy for colds coughs and lung diseases. It claims to ease obstinate coughs hemorrhages scarlet fever and other bronchial issues and offers 50 cents and 1 dollar sizes with a trial bottle free at 8 Kingston's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Kingston's
Milking Lessons and City Habits Mentioned
A quip about milking a cow surfaces in a casual exchange between Jarvis and a visiting nephew. The youth admits it comes naturally and comments on practice. The dialogue suggests market ad pay or lack thereof as a casual aside about Call want ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis
Witeship Lever
Madison County Circuit Court Adjourned for Summer
Judge W E Hadley declared adjournment of the Madison county circuit court for the rest of the summer with reconvening in October. Several court officials will take summer vacations as suits from the excess tax commissions in Alton township were settled by judgments for 4089.55 against Joseph Lampert E W Hoppe and their bondsmen. Collectors lacked right to possess the excess funds and could not transfer them to the township board without a court order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Circuit Court
W. E. Hadley
Alton Township
Joseph Lampert
E. W. Hoppe
Court Dispositions in Recent Circuit Actions
Recent circuit court activity shows several cases resolved or continued: Peter Well versus B Young et al, a claim dismissed. F. M. Scott versus Citizens Ry Co of Venice et al, case dismissed. L Carrie Myers versus Alton Granite St Louis Traction Co continued pending motion for new trial. W B Humneman versus Illinois Terminal RR Co et al trespass suit dismissed as to Terminal and Wabash Railroads. Sophie Grimm versus Donk Bros defendants motion for new trial overruled and judgment for $3500 sustained, appeal filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Well
B Young
F. M. Scott
Citizens Ry. Co
Venice
Sophie Grimm
Donk Bros
Probate notes list of estate actions and guardianships
Philip Wasem estate allowed 286.50. Thomas D. Manion insane, inventory approved. Peter Lieb will presented for hearing August 22. James Avouris deceased, no will letters to George C. Stuliken. Paul Sternitzke estate appraisals approved. William Muller final report set for August 15. Martha A. Stallmann and Katharine Marks wills noted. Susan A. Earnest guardian appointed to George Stulker. Nick Soaps administrator presents bond 600 approved. Peter Doering inventory and appraisement approved. Lenis Seahwartz trustee report examined. Catherine Kuhle administratrix receipts discharged. J. F. Earnest no will letters to Edma E. Rose, bond 50. Fred Fitzgerald no will letters to George Stullken. William Kess final status estate discharged. Justis Buckley receipts 297, paid 25.42, balance 271.58 approved. Elizabeth M. Prickett receipts 4930.50, paid 463.17, balance 4340.83 approved. William Feldwisch annual report receipts 5865, paid 2407.17, balance 4457.83 approved. William K. Marnes inventory approved, balance 1876.95. Charles Kuehn final report approved executrix discharged. Louis Berger conservator bond 2000 approved with sureties. Nora Weeks will letters to N. E. Weeks bond 800 approved, administrator authorized to compromise H. R. for 400. Mary Donovan report continues.
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Philip Wasem
Thomas D. Manion
Peter Lieb
James Avouris
George C. Stuliken
Paul Sternitzke
Wm. Muller
Nick Soaps
Peter Doering
Lenis Seahwartz
A. Catherine Kuhle
J. F. Earnest
Edma E. Rose
Fred Fitzgerald
George €. Stullken
Win. Kess
Justis Buckley
Elizabeth M. Prickett
Wm. Feldwisch
Wm. K. Marnes
Charles Kuehn
Louis Berger
W. H. Krome
E. P. Greenwood
Nora Weeks
N. E. Weeks
Chicago & Alton, R. R. Co
Mary Donovan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madison County
Dr. Braner
Wm. Hampe
Ridder
Nene
Miss Albrecht
Athletics
Athletic Park
St. Louisa
Acare
The
Athletica
Tod
Rieder’s Park
Jolly Three
Roy Lewis
Hazel Samiles
Charles Schrameck
Ruth Neville
Fulsom
George Stienhans
Maud Renfro
Edwardaville
Henry Hoge
Pocahontas
Lillie Prange
Lydia Hellmich
George
Ben Wehrfrictz
Sarah Dunstan
Anthony Wehrfritz
Little Gom
Samuel
Circuit Court
Probate Proceedings
Martha A. Stallmann
Katharine Marks
Susan A. Earnest
Geo. GC. Stulker
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