Mont Station changes and a look at its old depot
The piece describes Joseph Hind, mayor of Mont Station, as long-time occupant and proprietor of the station. It explains the historic location near Edwardsville and Troy on the Illinois Central line, noting a depot elevator store and a large residence. It mentions plans for change and the need to explain Mont Station's setting to readers unfamiliar with its origins.
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Mont
Wardsville
Troy
Tiinois Central Railroad
Diinois Central Company
Edwardsville
Roy
Allingia
Pizandoll
Eee
Petit jurors chosen to serve in circuit court
The last venire of petit jurors has been drawn to serve for two weeks beginning Monday in the old courthouse. Those summoned include Pat Detterman Helvetia Carine Herman Baker St. Obnenstiehl Jarvis and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Court House
Pat
Mrs Leutwiler Dies After Long Illness At Highland
Mrs Samuel Leutwiler a former Troy resident died at her Highland home last Friday after a lingering stomach cancer illness. She was 74 and survived by her husband two sons Edgar and Otto four daughters Ella Martha Flora and Vesta her aged mother three sisters Mrs Nellie Suppiger Mrs Hans Kolb and Miss Nellie Schott and three brothers Albert Eugene and Martin Jo Schott Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Highland with many present from Troy including Mr and Mrs Andreas Klein Mrs Wm J Vetter Mrs Thomas Millett Jr and Mrs Augusta Schott
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Samuel Leutwiler
Troy
Highland
Mars
Bertha
Martin J. Schott
Samuel’ Leutwiler
Leut Wwiler
Nellie
Suppiger
Hans ‘Kolb
Migs
Nellie Schott
Albert
Eugene
Martin Jo Schott
Andreas .Klein
Wm. J. Vetter
New Depot at East St. Louis Undergoes Remodeling
A large force of workers is remodeling the East St. Louis relay depot. Excavations for new tracks along Shemidel avenue are underway. When finished pedestrians will move to and from the station without crossing rail tracks, reducing accident risk. Waiting rooms will be enlarged with a private ladies room and other traveler conveniences. Completion is expected by September 1.
St Pauls Social News Notes and Local Weddings
A busy social column from St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran parochial school closes with a large program of music recitations and dances. The piece highlights a quiet country wedding of Anna Schmitt to Fred Garnet, numerous local visits, linen shower, birthdays, and several out of town guests attending events in Troy and nearby communities.
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St. Paul's Evangelical ‘Lutheran Parochial
Society notes visit across St. Louis region
Tuesday visitors to St. Louis included Burk and Rev Martin Holt. Collinsville hosts Libbie Avis and Miss Bessie Rogton while Fern Sapp visits John Cullom in Collinsville. Edna Kinder entertains Maud and Clara Sapp kin. Eva Oliver of Verasen stays with Emma Misiman. Grate and Roy Dugger visit Collinsville relatives. Mrs Edw R Deimling and son Niel stay with relatives in St. Louis. Earl Foster spent Sunday with home folks. Winnitr Eagleton of St. Louis visited Della Peters. Peters returned to St Louis after a visit here with Mr and Mrs Charles Voelker. William Horstmann drove from Belleville Friday.
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John _Edwarda
St. “Louis
Don.Peters
St. Louis
Henry
Peters
Ads Motter
Chicago
Troy
George
Horsley
Henry H. "Woods
O’fallon
A. RB
Edmund “Bardsley
Collinsville
John Edwards
Harry Cohen
J. Allen
Maggi¢ Joseph
Batavia
iMr
Red Burk
Libbie Avis
Martin’ Holt
Bessie -Rogton
Gillespie
Edna ‘Kinder
Maud
Clara Sapp
St. Jacob
Mias Fern Sapp
John Cullom
Eva Oliver
Verasen
Emma Mgsiman
Miss Grate
Roy Dugger
Edw
R. Deimling
Niel
St. Lou's
Earl ‘Foster
St. ‘Louis
Winnitr Eagleton
Della Peters
Della
Mira
Charles
Voelker
Aliga
Bellewill
Horstmann
Church and Society News From The Parish Pulpits
In the sermon lineup Rev J Fuchs a converted Jew who studied at Moody Institute in Chicago will lead the Baptist church service on Sunday morning and evening. Dr J Brown plans a Sunday evening 7 30 talk on Beware of Dogs as a scriptural warning. Rev Carey S Osborn of Upper Alton son of Rev and Mrs James Osborn formerly of Troy was ordained and chosen pastor of the Labanon Baptist church with committee members including G M Potter Ray of Shurtleff college Goodman and Reader. Ostorn preached the ordination sermon and Goodman offered the ordination prayer.
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Ray
Shurtleff College
Goodman
Reader
East St. Louis
James Ostorn
Court House Items Circuit and Probate Courts
Circuit Court dispositions include numerous larceny by embezzlement cases, multiple indictments quashed and defendants discharged, guilty pleas, fines, and 60 day jail terms. Chancery notes include divorces, partitions, foreclosures, injunctions, and judgments, with several cases dismissed or settled by agreement.
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J. B. Harris
Charles Cowgill
Charles Lowell
H. Dreeze
B. Gels
Nole
Gels
Pepper
Allen Hite
Vassault
Land
Tim McCarthy
Wm. Jourowsky
Lester ‘Lowry
Isadore Thomas
Elmer Rue
Nhlle
Julius
Sweitzer
Fred. Gels
John
Kabach
Fourth in Troy Celebrates Nation's Birthday Next Friday
Preparations are complete for a Fourth of July celebration at the McCray-Dewey academy in Troy. A parade will form at the Baptist church at 10 o'clock and move to the campus grounds for an old fashioned basket dinner, games, sports, races, and a double header baseball game between Sunday school teams. Refreshments will be provided as organizers aim for a safe and sane patriotic event.
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Suly
Troy
Baptist
Presbyterian
McCray-Dewey Academy
Baptist Church
New Circuit Court Appeals Named in Multiple Garnishment Actions
Lester Knox represents use in suit against C. P. & St. L. Ry. Co. garnishee on appeal. Menshek Goshgarian and others sue John Daniels et al as garnishees on appeal.
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New Circuit Court
Lester Knox
Menshek Goshgarian
John Daniels
Oil Sprinkling Wagon to Oil Roads at Vandalia Depot
A damaged report notes an oil-ordered car arrived last week and will roll and oil streets at Vandalia depot. An oil sprinkling wagon will distribute the oil to dampen dust after recent rains.
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Vandalia
Probate notices for multiple estates and final reports
ProbateProceedings list shows inventories approved for John Falkner Metta Hoppe and Jane Diamond estates with hearings on final reports set for July 9 and July 21. Claims totaling 422.05 for Jane Diamond and 420.25 for Bertha Schmidt are allowed. Other items reference deceased Marie See and Ara.
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John Falkner
Metta Hoppe
Jane Diamond
John Weikenant
Bertha Schmidt
Marie
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Hedrick
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Aster Wu
Bertha Buhrmeister
Philomel
Clara, Rucker
Eveltie Schmacker
Theo, Heuer
Max Schneide
Duthiel Braner
Ocean's Voice
Dell
Reuben
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Frieda
Sudho“s
Anschutz
Norma Stolte
Bertha Gerling
Amin
Das
Huetlein Aus
Leiden
W.schlimme
Drumbellér
Schmacker
Elizabeth
Kellermann
Fanne Schmitt
Anna
Fred H., Garnet
Martin Holz
German Evangelical Church
Thosrom
O. H. Fox
Wm. Gornet
Lebanon
F. H. Davidson
Hoodhouse
Henry F. Miller
East End
Jacob Mick
Henry, Bornemann
Gottlieb Mick
Fred Bauer
Lott
Nok
Rawardssville
Casper
Mick
Pin’ Oak
M. F. Auwarter
J. D. Voss
Ethel
Fern Sapp
Circuit and Probate
Circuit Court
Chancery
R. E. Viall
Nellie Viall
John’ WT -Bresa
Otto
Brese
Goan Association Gresaweht
Grace Keller
Edmund Keller
Ida Wediz
Charles Wedig
Western Cartridge Co
Betty Roberts
City of
Mary Schmidt
George P. Diederman
Hast Alton Loan and Mortgage Association
Charles Glass
Elizabeth Schweickhardt
C. A. Schweickhardt
Law
Mary Martin
Christina Hoeler
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