Balloon Seen Over Town During Evening Air Flight
A balloon named the St. Louis HL passed over town from southwest to northeast after moonrise. Six occupants weighed 1125 pounds and it traveled about 69 miles in four hours, landing in a tree near Bingham Kentucky. Two more ascensions were planned in St. Louis with pilots from the aero club and a solo trip by M. A. Heimann aboard the Melba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Winiker
Dexter Tiffany
Jerome J. Schatten
Wm. Growell
Jack Kearmey
St. Lewis
St. Louis
Jeff
Granite City
Bingham
Kayette County
John Berry
South
Aero fever hits Edwardsville as ballooning plans emerge
An aerovanties craze spreads nationwide and reaches Edwardsville where Dr. George C. Schwarz, a county seat dentist, leads a movement to form an aero club. He has ordered a balloon, plans to organize aviation enthusiasts, and offers his country place as headquarters. A lack of gas supply limits Edwardsville to hot air balloons unless a hydromen gas plant becomes available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
George C. Schwartz
Schwarz
St. Genis
South
Aball
Hydromen
English Tramps Reach New York After Long Walk
J H Barratt and Samuel Sumner with manager L D Inman of St Louis completed a 4000 mile trek from Los Angeles to New York City. They left Los Angeles February 13 aiming to finish in 160 days for a $2000 purse from the Birmingham Athletic Club. Delays in the Rockies extended their journey but they caught up nearing the Mississippi frontier before arriving in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. H. Barratt
Samual Sumner
L. D. Inman
St. Louis
Troy
Los Angeles
Cal
New York City
Inet Waek
Barratt
Summer
Iyman
Birmingham Athletic Club
Birmingham
England
Rocky Mountains
Kansas City
Hey
Athletic club riders race toward Birmingham purse hopes
Barratt and Sumner of the Birmingham Athletic Club, and Inman for Chrystal Natatorium of St. Louis, traveled from Troy to New York 1050 miles in 38 days averaging 28 miles daily. The two leaders are due in Birmingham August 31 and, with proof of pedestrain status, will receive the city purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Here
New York
Barratt
Sumner
Birmingham Athletic Club
Inman
Chrystal Natatorium
St. Louis
Birmingham
Mrs Hezekiah Steele Dies at 59 in Smithboro Area
Mrs Delilah Ellen Steele wife of Hezekiah Steele of near Smithboro died Wednesday after a 48 hour illness caused by bowel congestion. A England born daughter of Joseph and Hannah Gawson she was 59 years 5 months 15 days old. Funeral was Thursday with burial at Camp Ground cemetery. Survived by seven children two of whom died in infancy plus siblings Mary Granger and three brothers Joseph John Lawson and George Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah Ellen Steele
Hezekiah Steele
Smithboro
Mary Granger
Old Camp Ground
Steele
Joseph and
Hannah Gawson
England
England, February 13, 1850. When Two Years of Tige
Bond County
Wm. R. Steele
F. W. Goodson
Ed M. Betz
Belleville
Asa Greer
Wallace Hackett
Greenville
John Lawson
Yresno
Cal
George Lawson
Bernhardt Manufacturing Co Organizes in Edwardsville
Edwardsville residents learn a new business venture headed by Peter Bernhardt a former Troy boy forming the Bernhardt Manufacturing Co to produce the Kinzpotta planter. Officers include Peter Remhardt president Charles Gerling vice president Albert Stoltze secretary and John Stoltze treasurer. If a bonus is subscribed with the Retail Merchants Association a site will be bought and a plant erected else production may be moved or planters made elsewhere awaiting next Tuesday's discussion. The firm would start with 1 to 20 workers increasing as demand allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Bernhardt Manufacturing Co
Peter Bernhardt
Troy
Bernhardt Vold
Elswhere
Minnesota
South Dakota
Peter Remhardt
Charles Gerling
Albert Stoltze
John Stoltze
Railroads raise capital for two Illinois lines
The St Louis Troy and Eastern and the St Louis and Illinois Belt Railway each increased their capital last week. The Eastern raises from 350000 to 800000 while the Belt lines from 250000 to 500000. The Eastern runs coal traffic between St Louis and Troy and handles Bank mine freight. The Belt links Vandalia tracks to Edwardsville and will connect to Illinois Terminal and cross the river at Thebes. The Belt aims to reach Thebes and future operation is set for the near term. A note mentions a dressing sale at Davidson's for school dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Troy & Fastern
St. Louis & Illinois Belt Railway
Troy & Eastern
St. Louis, Troy & Eastern
Haat St. Louis
Troy
St. Louis & Ilinois
Vandalia
Edwardsville
Tlinois
Alton
Alton Bridge
Thebes Aind
Union Sunday school convention at Jarvis Baptist Church
Large turnout expected for the Jarvis township union convention of Sunday schools at the Baptist church with an afternoon session at 2 30 and an evening session at 7 30. Speakers include Rev N D Sweeny Prof W T Stratton and Rev C C Hall plus reports from each Sunday School and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Schools
Jarvis Township
Baptist Church
N. D. Sweeny
W. T. Stratton
T. W. Gook
B. F. Stuart
C. C. Hall
Granite City
Madison County Sunday School Association
Schlansen Club outing and local social pages in Troy
The Schlansen Club held an outing to Silver Creek with members from Louisville, St Louis, and Troy, featuring fishing counts and a choral finale. Local personal notices list many Troy residents visiting, returning, or attending events in nearby towns, with marriages and neighborhood doings noted along with social calls and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Flath
Emma Wittmann
Linda
Anna
Clara Rucker
John Norbury
Prof
Kelermann
Court House Items Circuit and Probate Courts
Trans fers and Marriage Licenses. Master-in-chancery George D. Burreighs issued an injunction restraining Henry Neuhaus of Worden from interfering with fencing along the Wabash rail right of way. The railroad petitioned after repeated attempts to erect fences. A 14 year old Alton girl Chloe Arbuckle was adjudged delinquent and committed to Geneva girls' training school. Emmett P Depass vs Bite Depass, divorce. Village of Livingston vs John Estrands, appeal. Mrs. Curtis Pang vs Big Four Railway et al. $1,000 damages. B. G&G Waggoner vs Rachael Guyton and Luella Morriss, attachments for $100 each. Mary L. Gross and Tyan Zurkuhien vs Emma M. Zurkiuhlen and F. W. Zurkuhlen, bill for relief. Mrs. W. D. Parr vs Chase Bras Nursery Ox. appeal from judgment for $24 and costs forming a Circuit Court justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Burreighs
Henry Neuhaus
Worden
Wabash
Neuhaus
Emmett P Depass
Bite Depass
Village of Livingston
John Estrands
Curtis Pang
Big Four Railway
B. G&g. Waggoner
Rachael Guyton
Luella Morriss
Mary L. Gross
Tyan Zurkuhien
Emma M. Zurkiuhlen
F. Ww. Zurkuhlen
Probate Proceedings In Judge Hillskotter Court
Probate records list inventories and final reports for several estates. Henry DeTienne Peter Nicola Emma Weibtkusmig Vaclav Kiesl Wins. Weitkamp minors Virg inia Marenm James Coal and other estates show inventories final reports and accounts with bonds balances and discharges noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BR. Hillskotter
Henry DeTienne
Peter Nicola
Wm. J. Bayer
Hearange
Emma Weibtkusmig
Elaine
Vaclav Kiesl
Weitkamp
J. H. Weitkamp
Virginia Marenm
Charles Marem
Timars
Real Estate Transfers Listing Several Widespread Property Deals
T. W. Saucer and wife transfer to Frank G Helawa and others a 45 foot off a lot in Samer's addition Collinaville with minerals excepted for 360 dollars. Peter Cian and wife to Sauer’s collateral in Collinaville minus minerals for 50 dollars. Auta Sasek to W. W. Slava a half lot and adjacent land in Edwardsville with minerals excepted for 83.70. George Roth and wife to Joseph Rifle a hat lot in Thigh Lattad with RB in Roth’s addition for 250 dollars. Edward Featz and wife to Louisa Havellhiarat a tract in Keepshi estate Highland for 800 dollars. Henry Langwisch and wife to Frank Langwisch a 40 foot side lot in B. C. Springer’s addition Edwardsville plus adjacent tract for 150 dollars. Thayer to G. L. Tarkton a god with net-4d and e TB wet-4 gee 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Saucer
Frank Ghelawa
Ann
T. W. Sauer Anil
Peter Cian
Sauer
Auta Sasek
Slava
Wis
George Roth
Joseph Rifle
Hoth
Edward Featz
Wile
Louisa Llavellhiarat
Wil
Keepshi
Highland
Tienry Lamgwisch
Frank Lamgwisch
B.C. Springer
Edwardsville
Ro“. Thayer
G. Lb. Tarkton
God
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Capt
Honeywell
Santa
Fayette
Aero Club
In Prospect
Trojan
Troy & Eastern and Belt Railroad
Davidson’s
Township
Adolf Geraldine Marie
Fret Clare
F. HW. Miuendorf
German Evangelical Church
Mary Schollermeier
Osklawn Cemetetery Mite Society
Fred J. Barnshack
St. James’ Catholic Elurch
Sr. mi
Turner Park
Ivy
Bernhardt
Prial of
Abraham
F. IL. Mittendorf
B. GL. Stuart
The
Presbyterian Church
Prauenverein
Treynin Franpelien Church
Myre
Julian Clayton
Fannie Morriss
Miner Geta
Jack Jones
Brookside
Jarvis
Janes
Quilty
of &S
Marshal Fries
Jones
Hastile
Doak
James Boling
Carl Black
Boling
Wilton Victor FF. Baughman
Tor
M Pearl Edwards
Tdexter
Effingham Democrat
Jude Aint
Baughman
Tiey
Mr. Baughman
Dexter
Edwards
Troy Momwlay
George W. Deck
Esther Strain
St. Josle's M. Church
Frederick Wright
Tros
Tulsa Okla
Jol Strain
Epworth
John W. Deek
Fred Leita
Svith
James E. Hindmarch
Lillie May
Marine
Herman Busse
Collinsville
Charles Boehm
C. PF. Edwardes
Falmiky
Fred Teotimeier
Pin Oak
Arthur Sprick
Mary Sprick
Arthur Peters
Greenup
B. W.jarvis
Francie Lewis Angel Little Son
Fred J. Riebold
George
John Dierking
Angus Therking
Edw
Deimling
Eugene Wah
Edwardisville
Della Peters
St. Lewis Somekay
Ane
Henry Peters
Kenneth John
Will Fritz
Emma Cliyton
Mrr
Mires
Jedur Clayton
Win
Keating
Aonl
James T. Purviance
H.C. Barnsback
Harry Kennedy Aid
Margie Smith
Collins
Evaline Cod
Peter
Glen Carbon
Fred“ W. Seele
John Rizein
Oakland
iVayse
Jhis
Robert Muir
Wm. A. Woodward Noel Danpedter
Miss Vernes
St. Lois
Myrtle Taylor
Grand Rapids
Mich
Aw, Powell and Family
H. Main
Lois
Friggles
Jacob
James Porter
John James Tmadfield
Frnest Albrechtaml
Otte
Vetter
W.C. Schwarz
Alonzo Keller
A. AL Wolf
Caroline
W. Jfarvis
J. AL Wentee
Bilewardsville
Mae Vance
Mars
Dh. Spriges
Lander
Wye
Robert Worth
Jobo Sweeny
St. Bonis
W. 4
Verter
Worth
George Ritcher
Bloomington
Granville
Amoskeag
Davidson
Circuit and Probate
Chloe Arbuckle
de- Mingnent
Junie Hillskotter
Hag
Geneva
James Coal
Timal
Ces Dex
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