Climate and Crops Conditions Across the State Report
State Agricultural and Weather Bureau notes generally favorable growing conditions in northern central districts with high temperatures. Some drought in southern central areas reduced rainfall for three weeks, but crops like corn, oats, wheat, rye, barley, clover, millet, and cowpeas show varied progress. Fruit crops such as strawberries grapes and cherries are promising in places, while potatoes suffer from moisture shortage in the north and central regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Tl
Jasteek
Hern
Bartey
Wthern
Cen
Former Trojan to Wed After City Visit
A fragment notes Joseph Simons, a former Trojan boy, planned a wedding after a World’s Fair visit. The document mentions a visit to Troy and Edwards and references a general object of his stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlorenne
Edwardaville
Lofti Xemento
Cal
Jos
Simons
Troy Boy
Joseph Simons
Troy
Edwards- Li
War j in social circles and Western church work
Mr. Simons is described as an excellent young man full of energy and progressiveness. A host of friends will extend congratulations and best wishes as THE Catt joins in the sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tedder
Troy Boy
Bert Padon
Harry Padon
Decatur
James Milliken University
Padon
Moorehouse& Wells
Uealera
Troy
Hia Aucceas
Fire Company Organized and Local Trials Continue
The Troy Volunteer Fire Company reorganized at city hall with 32 signers. Officers elected include Wm. Ruff as chief and Elmer Sapp as assistant chief. The group split into two sections to manage chemicals, water apparatus, and the new city purchase. The fire company plans regular practice and fines for absence. The Edwardsville circuit court heard the Michael dolland and Edward Spath murder case. jury failed to agree after long deliberations. Postmaster Millett received a $1,100 annual salary effective July 1 1905, reflecting Troy post office receipts. Prof. Kellermann closed his term at St Pauls School to attend a Missouri Synod convention in Detroit with about 600 delegates. Ta! Rotonktans heads to Chicago with Rosenkranz and family amid partial report cutoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Volunteer Fire Company
Wm. Ruff
Elmer Sapp
Oscar Gornet
Julius Taake
Henry Stienhans
Fred Daluege, Jr
Edward Stienhans
Fred Hess
Oscar Garnet
Wm, Heck
Sam Davis
Michael Dolland
Edward Spath
Zed Hamer
Collinsville
Edwardsville
Matthew Holland
States
Gillham
E. B. Glass
Edwardaville
J. A. Lynn
Alton
Geta A Kalee
Millett
Post Office Department
Troy
C.E. Kellermann
St. Paul's
Burglary at H Vohswinkel General Store on Main Street
A lone burglar accessed the H Vohswinkel store early Sunday, stealing about $40 in cash and tobacco after sawing through a rear door. The thief escaped. no arrests or clues were found. Eyewitness Fred Riebold pursued but lacked ammunition. Authorities suspect home talent and warn no further details are known.
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H. Vohawinkel
Mr. Wohswinkel
Fred Riebold
John Reis
Riebold
Sdas
Vohswinkel
Local social notices highlight graduates and gatherings
Miss Martha Gerfen graduates from Con Tath's Conservatory of Music in St Louis, earning a diploma in harmony as part of the first degree teachers' course. Mai Lee Anderson also graduates. A Mayors visit, 5th wedding anniversary celebrations, and numerous Sunday visits by locals from St Louis and nearby towns fill the community notices with names, places, and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gerfen
Con Tath
Conservatory of Music
St. Louis
Odeon
Grand and Finney Avenues
Geffen
Maud Anderson
Collinsville
Troy
Henry Stolte
Emilie Reese
Lena Seligman
Louie Vorderhage
H. Klein
J. Stroether
Mias Emma
F. Vereither
J. Fischer
F. Seibert
H. Febb
Elmer
H. Picker
C. E. Kellermann
Mollie B. Marshall
Lebanon
J. A. Collins
East St. Louis
Church and Society and Local Notices
The Y will meet at Mrs. A. F. Seligman home next Saturday at 2 o'clock. The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E church meets with Mrs. Wm. H. Wild next Thursday at 2. Pupils of St Jerome's Catholic parochial school host an ecnoter tainment next Wednesday evening Huge Tash. Electric Bitters cures kidney disease claim from C F Collier of Cherokee Ind upon health restoration. Howard A. Hallin named division operator chief train dispatcher replacing J L Davis who resigns to head telegraph for Chicago & Eastern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Seligman
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Wm. H. Wild
St. Jerome's Catholic Parochial School
C. F. Collier
Cherokee
S. Kingaton
Howard A. Haliin
Vandalia
Terra Haute
John L. Davis
Tuesaday
Mr. Davis
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Chicago
Court House Items and Circuit Court Dockets
Last week jurors for the May term report for duty June 19. Circuit Court dispositions include several dismissed cases, judgment for plaintiff, and divorce decrees. Notable entries involve Illinois Central Railroad Co. and East St Louis Suburban Railway Co. matters, and several election contest and debt actions across multiple dockets. The list also notes master reports approved for Belt Bros. and Go versus Kinnard and related parties.
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James Lowe
Leon Wafflard
Chris Rucker
Edward Pratt
Jos. Kalina, Jr
Charles Gollmer
Toweill Wilkins
James E. Scott
Wm Grenzebacn
Fred Storbeck, Jr
Lester H. Yaever
Wm. Koel‘Imann
John Voumard
John Vaupel
Ernst Hatcher
Christ Wisnesky
Louis Bour
John Wieshaupt
Henry Schmidt
E. H. Vogelpohl
Eloise Green
F.C. Backs
Federal Union Surety Co
C.F. Stien 'S
Chicago
Alton R
Augustus Miller
Morgan L. le Masters
Hirsele & Bendheim
Old National Bank
Fred Hackman
Illinois Central Railroad Co
Henry Roos
J. B. Thereon
Elmer Thereon
East St Louis and Suburban Railway Co
Elizabeth Pape
Emil Zeller
G. F. Bradley
H.C. Streeper
Gertrude F. Miller
J. S. Miller
Wm. McCormick
St. Louisa
Rosa Dieken
Benjamin Dieken
Henry
William Steinmeyer
John E. Schroeppel
United States Water Works Co. Ve
New England Water Works Co
Laura A. Schmitt
George
Schmitt
Andrews & Crandella
Hiram C
Mary Bartlow
Len
Co. Belt Bros
Go Va
Edward G. J
Anna F. Kinnard
Asaumpait
Lope
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aaith
State Departmentat Agriculture and Weather Koresy
Hamor Murier
Rotonktans
Jn Rosenkranz
Ardy Eppae
Puesta ‘Sane Muir Hing-Bursears
Electric Koml
Greenville
McKinley Syndicate
Hillsboro
Illinois
East Side
Highland Journal
Highland
Memsra
Haynes and Thomas
Kamm
Lindendale Park
Ernest A. Main
Wm. Hampe
Collinaville
J G. Schoeck
George Stienhans
Edward Seele
W. W. Jarvis
Nicholas Smith
Conrad Kellermann
E. M. Herrin
St. Jacob
James Porter
Near St. Jacob
S. H. Main
Familly
J.M. Price
I. W
Cook
E. R. Deimling
West Haden
Springa
Ind
S. B. Main
Columbus
George Kiesel
G. L. Elliott
Bruce H. Brown
Mulford Drug Co
Philadelphia
Thomas Millett
Springs
Herman
Charles Tegtmeyer
Jesse Simpson
Mr. Rule
Henry Kleiticger
Little Son
W. F. Peter
Carrie Braner
St. Jacob Township
Fourth National Bank of St. Louis
B. W., Jarvis
Vandalla
New York
Wm. Myers
Cearfoss
Dr. King
Kingston
Church and Society
Otreuit
Tranafere
Ligens
Circuit Court
Chancery
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