Slander case ends in Madison county circuit court verdict
Mrs Emma Mackinaw wife of County Clerk H J Mackinaw won a $1 damages verdict at 3 am Sunday in a $20 000 suit against County Judge J E Hillskotter over remarks about her character Probate Clerk J B Coppinger was involved The jury deliberated seven hours and costs were assigned to Hillskotter The case drew prominent locals witnesses and crowding in a sensational trial with mixed reactions from attorneys and parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma B. Mackinaw
H. J. Mackinaw
Madison Caunty
J. E. Hillskotter
Madison County
Hillskotter
Mackinaw
Hadley
Collinsville
Frank Skeens
Namcoki
Peter Ogle
George McCauley
Woodriver
Walter Hallam
D. G. Williamson
Hillakotter
Thomas Williamson
Hilighoxter
Mrs. Coppinger
Mr. Coppinger
Baid
Rimore
Saaer
Madison County Board Approves Court House Bond Issue
The Madison County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at Edwardsville and authorized issuing bonds of 297,500 for a new courthouse. A bond resolution was adopted, brick construction urged for state aid, and two voting precincts set in Godfrey township. Contracts for election supplies awarded to George D. Barnard Company. Auditor reported unpaid pauper claims and excess fees. unpaid sheriff fees listed. Several personnel and appropriations decisions followed, including road work needs and appointments for the Peaks 4th6th convention. County physicians named for Alton, Jarvis, and Edwardsville townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Board of Supervisors
Edwardsville
Wm. HH. Krome
Bank of Howardsville
Madison County
Godfrey Township
Alton
George D. Barnard Company
St. Louis
Frank Troeckler
Jersey County
Judiciary Committee
John Berner
Simon Kellermann
Sheriff's Office
W. E. Howden
Wa. Fries
H. J. Mackinaw
George K. Little
George Darling
Dindison County Soil Improvement Association
W. H. Halliburton
Alton Township
F. W. Brancr of
Troy
Jarvis Township
John R. Sutter
Mrs Peter Dies at Trenton in Asthma Death
Mrs Helen Peter mother of Julius Peter of this city died at her Trenton home at 1 15 a m Monday aged 82 She had suffered asthma for years and the recent illness lasted only a few days Widow of Jacob Peter she had lived in Trenton for 56 years She is survived by two daughters four sons and numerous relatives The funeral was held at Trenton Wednesday afternoon attended by Julius Peter and family and Sophia Peter plus Wilbur Herold and Dale Peter of this city Also mentioned is B Neukom a Highland boy praised by Admiral Fletcher in Vera Cruz Mexico in Navy service with other reports from the campaign نا
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Peter
Julius Peter
Trenton
Jacob Peter
Misa Helen
Sophia
Peter
Wilbur
Herold and
Dale
R. Meyer
Jacob
Troy
Rose Wilkincen
Bt. Louis
Wm. H. Wild
Bt. Louis Busues
Adda Matthews
St. Louis
Bernice
Mildred
Ruth Robert
Frank Snodgins
Norma
Lydia Barnes
East St. Louis
Garah Wilkinson
Anna Kasten
Edgemont
Thomas Jones
Erwin Meiners
Myrtle Smith
Kingston
Phil. Zenk and Son
Myre
Gustave Vetter
Belleville
A. RK. Snodgrass
Robert Knoblock
James W. Taylor
John W. Taylor
C. Waxhold
Brazil
Louise Geffen
Elmer Sapp
Mary Mossman
Collinsville
Clyde McMicken
Chicago
Sidney Sweeney
L. W. Sandies
Frances
Geraldine
East St Louis
May Johnson
Elie Hoeniz
George Esterlein
Henry A. Hitcher
Batavia
August Ritcher
Mise Eve Rawlings
Robert Rawlings
A. E. Rawlings
Fred Spies
Carl Becker
St. Jacob
George Dressel
George Mersinger
Pocahontas
Madison County Corner Stone Ceremony Set for June 10
Madison County board invites citizens to Edwardsville for the cornerstone laying of the new courthouse on Wednesday afternoon June 10. A parade with two bands and many officials will open an all day program in Edwardsville with Judge W M Farmer laying the stone and addresses by local and state figures. A nickel plated trowel with inscription will be preserved in the courthouse history room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Madison County
Edwardsville
Bar
Costley’s
Granite City
James R. Sager
D. H. Mudge
Wm. Fries
Allen
County Board of Supervisors
Louia Koch
Highland
Exchairman County Board
C. E.gueltig
J. J. Brenhkolt
Alton
C. H. Burton
Edwardaville
Sadison County Bar’ Association
Thomas Williamson
Edwardsvile Commercial Club
Thomps Band
Wim
M.farmer
Vandalia
Supreme Court of
Marriage of Leona Gerfen to Dr Frederick Liermann
Social notes report the marriage of Miss Leona Henrietta Gerfen to Dr Frederick K Liermann at the bride’s home on a Sunday afternoon. Rev Lange officiated with only relatives and close friends present. The couple's new East End home was decorated with American and German flags and a four course wedding supper followed before a brief trip to St Louis then Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Henrietta Gerfen
Mary Gerfen
Frederick K. Liermann
Lange
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Clara Garnet
Advlia Ackermann
Mersin. Walterstein
St. Louis
Paul Gerfen
James Kraner
St- Louis
Zroom
Germany
Troy
Mary
Henry C. Gensen
St. Paul's Parochial
Liermann
Frankfurt
Main
America
Birthday surprise honors Mrs Holz at German church
The Frauenverein surprised Mrs. Martin Holz wife of the German Evangelical pastor on her birthday with a dainty supper and music. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gebauer, Mr. and Mrs. Pape, and Mrs. Deimling, Mrs. Feldminer, Mrs. Weber, and several others. Sunday school classes enjoyed an all day outing in the woods with games and a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Holz
German Evangelical Church
Frauenverein
Holz
W. J. Gebauer
Herman Pape
John Deimling
John Feldminer
Sebastian Weber
Valentine Ottwein
Chris Dollinzer
John Clayton
Elizabeth Spohr
Adda Matthews
Mamie Coons
Circuit and Probate Court Indictments Reported May Term
Grand jury for the May term lists Edward and Charles Conley, Andre Fretz, J W Smith, M L Chilton, John Ludwig, Henry Bayer, M Ferguson for gaming or gaming houses or false pretenses with bail amounts from 450 to 1500 dollars. Other circuit actions include foreclosures, litigations, and criminal pleas with several defendants sentenced or bound over. Probate notes record annual reports, hearings, conservatorships, and adjustments, plus guardianship for a minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Edward Conley
Charles Conley
Conley
Andre Fretz
J. W. Smith
M. L. Chilton
John Ludwig
Henry Bayer
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Raulfa
Neukom
Sam
Navy
Ad Tiral Fletcher
Vera Crag
Mexico
Gee
Ee Lal
New Court House
Thomas J. Taylor
Mra
Taylor
Mice
Anna Henderson
Sohnamen’ Hadfield, A Collinaville
Circuit and Probate
John Ostermeier
John J. Lang
Julius Dugger
John
Trares
Hotz, Lumber Co
E. H. Stahlbut
Fred Wagner
Rank Steele
EB. W. Enos
Fur
George Rs Stullken
Ws. C. C
St. L. By
Lena Weigman
Allroinis
Natrix
St. L
Stanks Veltich
Voce
Kit Chandler
O' Yepe
Phelix Kabschoff
Wm. Diamond
Fred Brown
Pontiac
John Wise
Piea
Herbert Scroggins
August
Kramer
Albert Williams
Landolin Schneider
Wilhelmine Bluckwiseh
Annie Griffin
Katherine Koehler
Sebastian Frovrichs
Deccarcil
Mary J. Beatty
Exec
Henry
Koehler
Harry H. Wood
Instlaye Campbell Reki
Normal
Fred
James Peterman
Gilman City
Vorhees
Montana
Thomas Géers
Bartlett
Peanet
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