Oil Men Eye Troy for Potential Boom
Oil interests scan Troy and nearby land for leases amid past Blackjack farm option. Pittsburgh firms Gillespie & Co and Guffey Gillespie plan test wells, seek landowners’ leases, bank references call them reliable. Growth echoes Robinson and Casey oil booms, with local bets on prosperity and mushroom growth if paying oil is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Blackjack
Joseph P. Schwartz
W.G. Gillespie
R. N. Prosser
J. N. Gilespie & Co
Guffey, Gillespie & Pitcarnil Co
Pittsburgh
Troy Exchange Bank
Martinsville
Robinson Banks
O'Fallon
I T
Robinson
Casey
City Tickets Are Chosen In Local Alderman Nomination
The Citizens' party held ward conventions Saturday evening to nominate alderman candidates across three wards. In the first ward Dr. D. Schott and others competed with ballots showing Schott leading before a second ballot. In the second ward John S. Peterman was elected by acclamation, with Hagler presiding and Wilkinson secretary at the Central hotel. In the third ward Gebauer and Dressel sought the short term while Beutel secured full term by acclamation at the city hall with Ruff as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Dressel
Gebauer
Good Government Party
Droll
James H. Davis
B. W. Jarvis
Samuel Davis, Jr
John A Riebold
A. F. Seligman
Central Hotel
Third Ward
City Hall
F. E. Linder
Wm. H. Wild
John C. Gebauer
Citizens’ Party
Wm.j. Blackett
Blackett
John E. Deimling
Chris. Busse
Arthur Horsley
D. Schott
Wm. Norbury
Wm. Hoenig
S. F. Mendenall
Albert Wild
August Trost
Schott
Mendenall
Hoenig
Wild
Trost
Norbury
John S. Peterman
John L. Hagler
Percy Wilkinson
Wm. Beutel
Jacob Gehrig Disappears From Alhambra Leads to St Louis Letter
Jacob Gehrig a prominent Alhambra citizen who vanished on February 14 sent a resignation as Alhambra village board president from St Louis. The letter asked his salary be paid to his two sons and gave no address. He left with a substantial sum of money amid domestic trouble, sparking fears of suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gehrig
Alhambra
St. Louis
Louis Oldeldorf
Gehrig
Mr. Gehrig
Wats
T Hat
Will of Late Dr. F. G. Zenk Probate Granted
The last will and testament of Dr. Frederick G. Zenk of this city was admitted to probate in Edwardsville county court. Made in St. Louis on June 25, 1901, it names Miss Augusta Zenk executrix without bond. Real estate valued at 12000 goes to Augusta and Hannah Wood. Augusta also receives the piano. Brothers Philip J Edwin and Benj F Zenk receive 100 each. A 500 bequest to St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church is placed on interest at 6 percent with 60 per annum paid to the pastor until exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick G. Zenk
Edwardsville
St. Louis
Augusta Zenk
Hannah Wood
Philip J
Edwin
Benj. F. Zenk
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Smithboro coal mine resumes operation with promising depth
The Smithboro coal mine reports renewed activity after past ups and downs. The main and air shafts are in good order at 700 feet deep with two coal veins of high quality. The lower five foot vein will be worked as state inspector notes favorable development prospects. Also a local testimonial promotes Dr Ming's New Discovery for lung trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithboro
Illinois
Motor Car on Troy & Eastern Rail Line Considered
The St Louis, Troy and Eastern railroad weighs adding a motor car to serve travelers between Troy and connected points. Officials, led by President E H Courades, gauge local demand after gratis passenger rides and discuss through service to Black Bridge, Maryville, Edwardsville, and beyond. City ready to grant franchise to extend into Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Troy & Eastern Railroad
Troy
Vandalia
E.H Courades
Troy& Eastern
A. F P. Seligman
Donk Bros. No 3 Mive
Conrades
Troy & Eastern
Black Bridge
St. Louis
Death by accidental fall at Highland pond verdict
Wm. Heinrich a wealthy farmer three miles south of Highland was found dead in his pond Wednesday morning after disappearing Monday night while intoxicated. Hat and cigar stump found, body recovered after pond was dragged. Jury ruled accidental death from fall into the pond. Heinrich, 47, survived by wife, one son, two daughters, an aged mother, three sisters and three brothers. An advertisement section follows noting Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve with testimonies from Norman R. Coulter of San Francisco and Rev. F. Starbird of Raymond Maine. 50c and 25c at S. Kingston's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinrich
Highland
Norman R. Coulter
Delbert
San Francisco
S. Kingston
Social and Personal News Highlights From Local Village
Mrs. C E Maiden received a surprise kitchen shower at her home last Saturday hosted by the Merry Workers of the Presbyterian church. The event featured social time and refreshments as guests offered best wishes for her new venture. Also Saturday, the U M W A band held a second dance at Braner's hall with music from the Thomas orchestra and attendees from out of town. St Patrick’s social at the Lewis home in the west end drew a large crowd under the M E church ladies, featuring Irish games. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed with recent travels and calls, including Dressels of O’Fallon, Wis, Gindler and Emig from Collinsville, and many St. Louis visitors. Several families are noted for Sunday visits or stays, with Edw. Deimting, J. G. McMakin of Chicago, H. B. Morriss, and others mentioned. Collinsville, Edwardsville, and Carthage are among the cited places. The paragraph ends noting Ostermann family from St. Louis visiting with daughter Lillie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C E. Maiden
Presbyterian Church
Braner
Thomas Orchestra
St. Patrick's
Wm. Lewis
West End
M. E. Church
Christian Dressel
O'Fallon
Wis
George Dressel
St. Louis
Wm. Halbert
Greenville
Julius Gindler
George Emig
Collinsville
Edw. Deimting
Leta Vetter
Ada Friesland
Edwardsaville
B. G. Wap Yroner
J. Huss
Henry Rucker
Lydia Helmich
Laura H. Seybold
Carthage
J. J. Brown
George Shadwick
St. Jacob
Silas
Henry M. Kimberlin
Minnie Goetz
Bertha Wilbert
Maud Cook
Jacksonville
W. W. Jarvis
St. Leuis
Edwardsville
J. I. Hagler
Miss Lillie
Sunday Guests and Local Notices Mentioned
Albert Konitz and Mr and Mrs A Heddergott hosted guests including Attorney 58 W McKittrick of Edwardsville a Welte affair trustee visited to dispose of merchandise stock privately. Theresa Seligman stayed with relatives in East Saint Louis and Belleville and attended a Deep Waterway Club banquet at East St. Louis Elk's hall Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Konitz
A. Heddergott
W. McKittrick
Edwardsville
Welte
Theresa Seligman
East St. Louis
Belleville
Lndica
Deep Waterway Club
Elk's Hall
Regular Troy Board Meeting Minutes March 9 1908
The Troy Indiana board of education held its regular meeting led by President Geo Morriss. Finance bills including salaries for principals teachers janitor and supplies were approved and orders drawn. Principal Thurston submitted February school statistics with 320 pupils 249 average attendance and 101 on home roll. meeting adjourned.
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Troy
Int
Board of Education
Geo. C. Morriss
Davidson
Dawson
Horsiey
Mantle
Auwarter
Hindmarch
H. ¥. Thurston
Princinal
I. d. Mills
J. R. Ren
Elias Burk
A. H. Gerling
Sandles
Hiodmarck
Thurston
Naber
Hlf
Tierston
Fle
C. Morrkiss
J. &. HinpMarcu
Lenten Services and Socials Noted in City Churches
Church events include Lenten services at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church next Thursday at 10 am and an Epworth League social at the Wild home next Wednesday. Rev J G Reynolds spoke at the Presbyterian church on dollars drink damnation and destitution. Revival meetings continue with 120 conversions reported. The Presbyterian church undergoes repairs by Merry Workers society. Lightning damaged steeple repaired by August Droll and crew. Col Dick Maple likely cancelled lecture engagement due to illness in St Louis. Paint sale offered by Kurker and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul'’s
Evangelical Lutheran
Epworth League
Wm. H. Wild
J. G. Reynolds
Madison
Presbyterian Church
Anti Toon League
N. D Sweeny
M. E
Collinsville
P. C. Carlin
Presbyterian
Merry Workers’ Society
Lghtning
August Droll
Court House Items Highlight Madison County March Term
The March term of the Madison county circuit court convened in Edwardsville with Judge Charles T. Moore presiding. Dockets show 250 cases across law chancery and criminal, indictments reported by the grand jury, and first May term filings including a divorce case. Probate notes list multiple estate inventories and final reports scheduled for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Circuit Court
Edewardsville
Charles T. Moore
Nashville
J. A. Barnet
Louisa Bode
Sam Ried
Gaius Paddock
Fort Russell Township
John Stoltze
Edwardsville
W. C. Keown
Alhamba
Moore
Robert Mattox
Robert Aardt
Frank Mattox
Harry Wilson
Fred Garland
Frank Harvey
Charles Terrell
Wm. Chamberlain
Grant Gross
Edward Burke
Frank Gross
Also Mentioned on This Page
Landa
Citizens and
Good Government
F. G. Zenk
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Highland Farmer Crowns
F. Starbird
Raymond
Maine
Postoffice Department
the Board OF Education
Dick Maple
Col
National Rip-Saw
Baptist Church
Kurker & Son
Circuit Court
Law
B. H. McKinney
Voletsine
Charles I. Good
Katie Powers
Louis Mitchell
National Enameling Co
Alton Savings Bank
Bo Kempland Et al
Assumpsit
Vandalia Railroad Co
East St. Louis & Suburban
Dr. W. H. Grayson
St. Louis, & Northeastern Ry. Co
Huttie Moses
Charles Moses
Naw Circuit Court
Margaret Koight
Nathaniel Koight
Robert Probst, Sr
David Jones
Louis Kreela
J. FP
Mary Strackeljahn
Fohn
Hillssetter
John Guatto
John Gusky
Linnette Weber
Peter Mettler
George Hirsch
George F. Jeckel
Wo. P. Eaton
Joséphentz
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