Former Troy Principal Now at Poor Farm
A well known former Troy and Edwardsville educator, Prof. A. C. Williams, aged and frail, handed a county poor-farm commitment to Supt. Hermann after a late decline from a celebrated career. Once principal here from 1873 to 1877, he later led Alton schools before a divorce and dissipation ended his prominent public life. He now rests at home under Judge Hillskotter’s gaze, with a few cherished books beside him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Williams
Madison County
Edwardsville
Troy
Williams
Aston
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Alton
Fara
O. H. Hermann
John Blodie
Keebler
B. R. Burroughs
Pany
Bluff City
J. E. Hillskotter
Prof. Williams
Plans for a two story brick business building in Troy
Dr. F. W. Brauer will erect a 46 by 81 foot red brick building at Market and Kimberlin, adjoining a recently built brick block. The lower floor holds two stores while the second floor contains a lodge and offices. Groundbreaking set for April 1 with 175000 brick to be used and August Gerling as contractor. Minor improvements include fence, sheds, painting, and studio conversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
F. W. Brauer
Martin
Market and
Kimberlin
Braner
Kimberlin Street
Misaes Braun and Miller
Dr. Braner
Troy Press Brick Company
August Gerling
Heddergott
August Beutel
Franz Welte Haa
Hickory Street
Mary Granger
Charles M. Friesland
Daniel Peterman
West Market Street
McLeod & Company
J. W. McDaniels
March Term Opens in Madigan County Court at Ed wardsaiile
The March term of the Madigan county circuit court convened Monday with Judge Burroughs presiding. Foreman Wm S Niehaus leads the grand jury and Franklin Beck, with Fiegenbaum as bailiff, step in for the detained August Fresen. The term, expected to be light, lists 273 cases across law, chancery, and criminal. Examinations at St Pauls Lutheran school drew visiting parents impressed by pupil progress. Local property transfers include Henry J Leath selling a residence to Wm H Schroeter for 1700 and Wm Schroeter selling to John Ganniger Jr for a stated consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madigan County
Edwardsaiile
B. R. Burroughs
P. P. Lusk
August Fresen
March
Wm. S. Niehaus
Franklin Beck
Highland Os
Illnesa
F. A. Fiegenbaum
Edwardsville
India
St. Paul's Lutheran Parochial School
C. E. Krueger
C. BE. Kellermann
Henry J. Leath
Fairview Addition
Brookside Addition
John Ganniger, Jr
St Pauls Lutheran plans Holy Week services and confirmations
Church notes announce eleven catechumens to be confirmed at St Pauls Lutheran tomorrow with an English class to be confirmed later between Easter and Pentecost. Holy Week services are listed for Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter and Easter Monday. An English Bible class will remain Lutheran though open to public attendance. No confirmation class at German Evangelical due to absence of a resident pastor. Rev J W Britton to serve St Jacob M E church tomorrow morning and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Par Catt
German Evangelical Church
Palm Sannay
J. W. Britton
St. Jacob M. BE
Rural mail carrier killed in train collision near Caseyville
William Evans, rural mail carrier on Route No 1 from Caseyville, was struck by a westbound Vandalia train at Collinsville crossing near Tiedemann mill at 530 PM last Saturday evening. His horses died, wagon splintered. Evans resided near Caseyville leaving a wife and two daughters. Former drug dealer turned mail carrier. Also Henry Fiesler, 69, German-born Edwardsville resident and Civil War veteran, died of heart trouble Monday in Edwardsville. State teachers convention led to closures of high schools Thursday and Friday. Prof C Conley of the Murray Dewey Academy attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Evans
Caseyville
Collinsville
Tiedemann Mill
Evans
Henry Fiesler
Edwardsville
Fiesler
Germany
Madigan County
Tacksonville
C. Conley
Mc@ray-Dewey academy
Social and Personal News from Edwardsville Area
The column records social ties across Collinsville and Troy with marriages, visitors, and local events. Notable items include the marriage of Mrs. Julia Croft to Rev. Wm. T. Atherton in Troy, with Reva Parrish and Earl of Centerville officiating, and many relatives and friends visiting from St. Louis, Collinsville, Pocahontas, and Edwardsville over the week, plus a moving picture night at the Presbyterian church and local notices of residents' comings and goings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Croft
McMakin
Wm. T. Atherton
Elizabethtown
Reva, Parrish
Earl
Centerville
Utah
Atherton
Croft
St. Louis
Fred Krieger
Collinsville
Lee Rule
St. Jacob
Conrad Heck, Sr
Paul
Judy
J. W. Garnet
George Flath
John C. Gebauer
Harry Sapp
Wm. Beutel
Apent
St. Louisa
Mina Rhoda Bartlett
Cook School
Troy
H. V. Renfro
Edw. H. Klein
Little Son
G. L. Martin
Loulaville
Greenville May Get Interurban Line
Greenville residents welcome the Sangamon Valley Interurban System expansion from Springfield to Nashville. A map in the Springfield State Register places Greenville on the line, with potential connections to Troy Maryville Collinsville and other towns. Officials say construction may begin on other branches once Rochester is finished, and Greenville’s line to Nashville looms large on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Springfield
Nashville
Springfield State Register
Troy
Maryville
Collinsville
St. Jacob and
Highland
Greenville Advocate
Clear Lake
Register
Sangamon Valley Interurban
Rochester
Pawnee
Harvel
Raymond
Butler
Hillsboro
Carlyle
Quincy
Jacksonville
Pittsfield
Hardin
Grafton
Shelbyville
Taylorville
Bunn's Valley
J. E. Melick
Court House Items and Active Circuit Court Dockets
Circuit and Probate Courts list transfers and marriage licenses with new circuit court cases. Anna Grebel sues for divorce and custody. Anna Leuscher seeks separate maintenance. several cases continued or dismissed including Sump$it actions and foreclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit and Probate
Probate Proceedings Before Judge Hillskotter Updated
Probate notes list minors John Creane et al with inventory approved. Deceased entries include John Armstrong with adjustment day set for first Monday in June, Elizabeth Delaplain inventory approved, AJ C Weineke appraisal bill approved, A J Parkinson executor discharged, T J Asher final report set for April hearing, John Faitz administrator discharged, Henry Miller widow's award $1390, Martin Fuchs widow relinquishment approved, HLH Piepmeyer final report set for April 1, W & Priest claims of $140 allowed, C H Warner witnesses heard. Continued on last page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Hillskotter
John Creane
John Armstrong
Elizabeth Delaplain
AJ C. Weineke
A. J. Parkinson
T. J. Asher
John Faitz
Henry Miller
Martin Fuchs
Hlh. Piepmeyer
Priest
C. H. Warner
Will
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Poor Farm
Josh Wise
Spring
Josh
Sst. Paul's
Wim. Evans
Vandalia
Kieth Edwards
West End
George Fiegenbaum
S. E. McKittrick
New Orleans
Allie McKittrick
Henry H. Wood
Pocahontas
Harry Kennedy
Maria Smith
Phoebe Schmacker
Peter
Glen Carbon
A. P. Wolf
Mies Carrie
W. W
Sebastian Weber
Misa Irma Hagler
Thomas E. Ward
Fredericka Arthur
Presbyterian Church
Myrtle Barnsback
Here
Bessie Taylor
John Daniels
John K. Bosomworth
Theodore Trautlein
Chris. Rucker
Tuesaday
Fairmount
Okla
Henry Pollworth
J.A. Harmon
Lisemore
West Va
Dr. King
S. Kingston
Kiesel Building
Mass Linn Mosrwann
Anna Grebel
John Grebel
Oratrix
Circuit Court
Laat
W. Schoettle
Donk Bros
Phoebe Ockmore
Benj. Jones
Lucia L. Prieston
Alick Lunatrom
John Tetherington
Sweetzer Lumber Co
W. du Hardy
Chancery
Sweetser Lumber Co
H. C. Belk Et al
B. L. Dorsey
Alton, Jacksonville & Peoria Ry. Co
Henry Holman
Sirista
Dixon
Jas
Anna Leuscher
David Leuscher
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