NEW ENGINE TESTED FOR FIRE FIGHTING IN LOGANPORT IND
A demonstration of Fallon portable chemical engine manufactured by Obenchain & Boyer of Logansport Indiana drew about 500 spectators Tuesday evening at the old mill site in the West End. Under B F Barnett supervision the test proved the apparatus could suppress fire rapidly, delivering a 110 to 140 pound pressure in the tank and completing charging in about three minutes. The unit, weighing about 1000 pounds, uses carbonic acid gas generated by sulfuric acid and bi carbonate of soda and requires no external water supply, promising effective service with minimal pumping. The city may acquire a second engine for 325 dollars if purchased by May 1906.
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Obenchain & Boyer Company
Logamaport
Ind
West End
B. F. Barnett
Clay Street
Troy
Old Settlers Meet Again in Edwardsville Reunion
Madison County Old Settlers Association held its annual reunion at St. Johns Church Edwardsville with hundreds attending. After a noon dinner and program of songs recitations and remarks officers were elected for the year and a substantial audience heard Judge Burroughs.
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Madison County Association
Edwardsville
Madison County
Old ‘Settlers’ ’Association
St. John's Church
Safford
Fanny Bonner Price
Bonnie Dundee
William Eaton
W. H. Jones
Fannie B. Price
Bessie Barnaback
Margaret Robinson
H.C. Barnaback
C. R. Buckley
H.C. Fangenroth
Troy
T. H. Bell
Mre
FP. Edwards
Ignatius
Riggin
Mise Annie
Reflecret Fate and Burning Beliefs Recalled
A fragmentary note hints at fate and burning beliefs, tracing a theme of hidden secrets and public fate. The text suggests an implied drama around destiny and danger, though specifics are unclear.
Marriage announcements and social notes from Bloomington and Troy
The Pantagraph reports the June 14 wedding of Owen Loy Seed and Adeline Peters in Bloomington with both families active in church work. Also noted is the private June wedding of Elias Burk Jr. and Elaie Gerstenecker in Vandalia, with extensive local ties and social celebrations in Troy. Weds and gatherings include a Pocahontas lodge surprise, music class performances, and various visits and trips by local residents and relatives.
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Owen Loy Seed
Adeline Peters
Bloomington
Miss Peters
Mra. Nettie- Peters
West Grove Street
Mr. Seed
Mra
G. A. Seed
Equality
Ill
Pantagrah
Illinois
Elias Burk, Jr
Elaie Gerstenecker
Vandalia
Elias Burk
Wm. Geratenecker
Troy
M. E. Church
Township People and Visits Highlight Vacation News
A string of visits and travel notes from the Illinois University region and surrounding towns unfolds. Gleaned items include Joseph Everett from Troy visiting old friends, Susie Hollis departing for Valparaiso to study, Frank Davidson and sister Mary headed to San Antonio to see S. E. Davidson, and John Wood visiting from near Salisbury Missouri with Mary Tilley. Bertha Coburn, teaching in Bacomb Indian Territory, returns home for vacation and plans to resume teaching in fall. Also noted are Grand Lodge meetings of the I O O F in Decatur with delegates Campbell Cartwright and Kinder, covering multiple orders and degrees from the 8th to the 10th.
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Illinois University
Champaign
Joseph S. Everett
City Electrician
Troy
Collinaville
Mias
Susie Hollis
Valparino
Ind
Northern
Indiana Normal
Val Pariro
Frank H. Davidson
Mary
Greenville
San Antonio
Texas
S. E. Davidson
San Antonio Daily Gazette
John E. Wood
Salisbury
Mary Tilley
Missouri
Bertha Oaborn
Indian University
Bacomb
Indian Territory
Upper Alton
Samuel Cartwright
F.P. Kinder
Fred Campbell
Canton
Troy No. 68
Decatur
Grand Lodge
Campbell
Cartwright
Patriarchs
Kinder
Grand Lodge of the
Patriarchs Militant
Promoters Battle for Right of Way Prices in Troy Extension
Promoters of the East St. Louis and Suburban Railway push to extend from Maryville to Troy. Agents F H Thomas and Dr F G Zenk face refusals and high demands from landowners including Ackermann, Tilley, Lange, Kuhlmann, and Michael. Despite setbacks, the company plans condemnation if settlements fail, aiming to force the right of way at lower costs.
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East St. Louis & Suburban Electric Railway
Maryville
Troy
F. H. Thomas
F. G. Zenk
Here
Mr. Thomas
Tuesaday
Dr. Zenk
Wm. Ackermann
Tilley
Fred Lange
Lang
Henry Kuhlmann
Michael
Messrs
Thomas and
Zenk
Thomas
Edwardsville
Buainena
Fratechise
Thoman
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Neosha
Pocahontas
Red
Schott Building
Albio
Weet Rebekah
Samuel R. Davis
R.C. Morriss
J. H.stienhans
St. Louis
Fred Geffen
Metropolia
Gertie Drott
John F. Deimling
East St. Louia
Aroim C. Beate
Valpariso
Indiana
T. W. Seele
W. W. Jarvis
Seele
Rolla
Laura Anderson
Los Angeles
Cal
Walter Kersey
N. M. Jarvis
St. Louia
John F. Jarvis
Norma Jarvie
Robert C. Morries
P. M. Davidaon
Horsehoe Lake
George Ritcher
Norma
J. M. Hawley
Mrv
Mra. Hawley
Mian Hazel Baldwin
Alice Fle
Mamie
Hat Hi ‘ Fe
The
Vandalia Railroad
D. B. Steeg
Merchants’ Bridge
Eadé Bridge
Union Station
East St. Louis
Eada Bridge
Horetofore
Holliater
Robult
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