Madison County Republicans Hold Delegates Convention in Edwardsville
The Madison county Republican meeting convened in Edwardsville at the circuit court room to name delegates to state, congressional, and senatorial conventions. Mayor Henry Brueggemann presided. W. R. Crossman and W. E. Harlow served as secretaries. a contested Alton delegation was seated after credentials, with a new County Executive Committee chosen and lists of state, senatorial, and congressional delegates announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Edwardsville
Circuit Court
Court House
Henry Brueggemann
Alton
J. G. Bardill
Highland
W. C. Hadley
Brueggemann
Henry ‘Brueggemann
W. R. Croasman
Central Committeemen Named Across Townships
The convention selected central committeemen for multiple townships, electing Alhambra Adolph Hitz Alton Wm Fries Chouteau Edward Janneson Collinsville Benj McKeen Edwardesville J A Barnett Fr Russell Geo Stullken Fosterburg John Cousins Godfrey Ed R Roberts Hamel Ed J Nix Helvetia John A Leu Jarvis Thos Millett Leef G W Heneckens Marine C H Pahiman Moro Wm Montgomery Nameoki W O Hovel New Douglas R W Livingston Olive W T Francy Omphghent L H Blume Pin Oak Pred Tegtmeyer Saline Ed Lorenz St Jacob Fred Sobu Venice E H Buente Woodriver G E Penning. The convention adjourned at 4 o clock. The result favored anti-administration forces though seven of twenty state delegates back Governor Yates. others uninstructed. Prominent figures included Howland J Hamlin Charles S Deneen Col Frank O Lowden Postmaster John A Bingham Vandalia Sheriff Brainard Sangamon Russell H Scott John Ames La Salle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Adolph Hitz
Alton
Wm. Fries
Chouteau
Edward Jannsen
Collinsville
Benj. McKeen
Edwardesville
J. A. Barnett
Russell
Geo. Stullken
Fosterburg
John Cousins
Godfrey
R. Roberts
Hamel
J. Nix
Helvetia
John A. Leu
Jarvis
Thos
Venice
E. H. Buente
Woodriver
G. E. Penning
Thies
Yates
Howland J. Hamlin
Charles S. Deneen
Col
Frank 0. Lowden
John A. Bingham
Vandalia
Brainard
Sangamon
Russell H. Scott
John Ames
la Salle
Jarvis Township Primary Chooses Delegates at City Hall
The Jarvis Township primary convention met at 4 30 PM last Saturday in City Hall to select eleven delegates and alternates for the Edwardsville county convention Monday. Thomas Millett was named chair man and Wm S Llewellyn secretary, with a three person committee picking delegates: Millett Bain Jones Simpson Morgan Cook Garnet Mick McKittrick Schuter. Alternates listed include Wandling Hawke Kersey Llewellyn Samuels Hughes Garnet Snodgrass Mick Bernhardt Schuler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Thomas Millett
Llewellyn
Robin Bain
D. G. Jones
Charles Simpson
Hopkin Morgan
I. W. Cook
J. W. Garnet
G. Baglin
John Mick Chas
McKittrick
Fred Schuter, Jr
Charles Wandling
Henry Hawke, Sr
H.C. Kersey
David Llewellyn
J.-E. Samuels
Samuel Hughes
Wm. Garnet
George Snodgrass
Gottlieb Mick
John Bernhardt
Fred Schuler
1904 Ball Team Organized for Bollman Co
The Bollman Mercantile Co s baseball club reorganized for the season and plans to lease the grounds on the north side. The team will be top rated with many players from last year, no second team this season, captain Robert Bain, Walter Wilkinson umpire, P M Davidson manager, and Fred Clare new pitcher from Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollman Mercantile C.o's
Alfred Buff
Earl Young
Thomas Lewis
George Raber
Robert Bain
Joseph Scott
Alexander Scott
Samuel Davis
Fred Clare
Fred Hess
Walter Wilkinson
P. M. Davidson
Greenville
Greenville Sun
Fred
Clare
Tray
Taxes and errors in Jarvis Township collections
Tax collector George T. Eckert was summoned to Edwardsville to finalize 1903 accounts. Total taxes charged were 14 758 68 and collected 24 288 03 with a 311 34 error due to Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co rising assessment, and a small delinquency of 159 91. Eckert’s commission totaled 285 76. Apportioned sums include state 2 057 27 county 3 078 38 township 291 52 road and bridge 1 847 49 city of Troy 1 485 87 and several district totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Eckert
Edwardsville
Eckert
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Board of Review
City of
Troy
Ward Primaries Nominate Aldermen in Three Wards
Ward primaries were held by the Citizens' party to nominate aldermen across three wards. In the First Ward, Horsley won on the second ballot after a tie on the first. Ruff chosen central committeeman. In the Second Ward James W. Taylor won over William Winter. Thomas White named central committeeman. The Third Ward saw Hale and Bosomworth win. Richter named central committeeman. No opera house convention tonight. contest expected as candidates circulate nomination papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Party
Wm. Ruff
George Horsley
Arthur Horsley
Phil. Zenk
Horsley
John &. Hagler
Thomas Millett
James W. Taylor
Wm. Winter
Thomas White
Wm. H.hale
James M. Bosomworth
Hale
Stanley Ritcher
Wao. H. Wild
Ritcher
Central
Opera House
John L. Hagler
Young Miner Formosa Rucha Arrested in City
Charles Rucha known as Formosa, a Donk mine worker and 19 year old cripple, was arrested by City Marshal Coons on Thursday afternoon for assault with intent to kill. He awaits transfer to Crawford County Kansas on a governor’s requisition, with Sheriff Vincent en route to take charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rucha
Kansas
Bill
Coons
Donk
Formosa
Calaboose
Crawford County
Kah
Rucha
W. G. Vincent
Pittsburg
Young Rucha
Vincent
Minee
Terrific storm devastates Troy and Midwest towns
A Thursday evening storm swept through Troy and surrounding areas with high winds heavy rain and thunder. Damage included downed wires unroofed buildings moved foundations and scattered debris. The Donk mine suffered top works damage while Chicago and nearby towns faced extensive losses and flood warnings followed by rising rivers threatening St Louis and the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Donk
F. W. Zanders
Chris Buhrmester
Lang Farm
Henry Buhrmester
Marine Road
W. M. Austin
August Droll
G. A. Purviance
Chicago
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Hammond
Washington Heights
Joliet
Burnside
South Chicago
East Chicago
Irondale
Lemont
Summit
Morgan Park
Dauphin Park
Thornton
Riverdale
Easter Shoes Sell at Local Store and Spring Arrives
Citizens note full moon on March 31 and Easter coming next week as Rock beer and spring goods arrive. Fresh fish for Good Friday at Deimling's Meat Market. pay day at Dank Bros. Coal and Coke Co.. a son welcomed for John S Watt. Wall paper sale ads from J H Stienhans. Smallpox quarantine at John Hall's family. store renovations nearby. Spheroid exhibit by James Tarro tied to World’s Fair plans. Primary school exams outlined with weather delaying higher department tests. Easter admonition If You Miss Thy You Wi Mise It. New wallpaper samples arriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klet’s
Deimling
Dank Bros. Coal and Coke Co
John S. Watt
J. H. Stienhans
Phil. J. Zenk
Edwardsville
Krause
J. E. Marsey
D. D
Scientific Optician
Troy
Ill
James Scully
John Hall
Mersinger Building
Green Tree Hotel
M. F. Auwarter
Himelf
Troy Exchange Bank
W. PF. Peter
JHE Cort
Hubbell & Ranspach
James Tarro
Pontiac
Iil
J. A. Holmes
Department of Mines and Metallurgy
St. Louis
St. Paul’s Parochial School
Amelia Rees
Also Mentioned on This Page
Madison County Republicans
Ben McKeen
G. M. McCormick
Ed. Feutz
August Prange
C. H.pahlman
G. W. Hinchee
W.-W. Barnsback
Adolph Klingel
Fred Sohn
E. H.buente
W. Niedringhaus
Louis Walter
Hy. Brueggemann
E. A. Burke
Alex. McBride
James Duncan
J. W
Congression
W.H. Turner
Fred. Sekipaenii
W.E. Mabes
A. Labhardt
Clementz
E. Kinne
John Pauly
W. &. Keown
Gott. Willaredt
Foe M. Smith
Louis Bode
Johja Ibbotson
Chas, Ruemler
E. L. Berkey
Richard Dukes
C. TY. Kurz
J. G. Bardi
Christ. Tontz
W. Henachen
Jas
D. Harris
W. L. Ruoff
Jan
Stallman
C. H. Lynch
Tom McDougal
I.T. Tertt
Wm. Kaufinke
Pauly
R. Niedringhaus
P.M. Carger
David Jones
Neal McBride
Rob Bain
Fred Tegtmeyer
Jan. Gormley
Jon. Herman
Robt. Nixogy
Jas. Marquis
Peter Robinson
Isaac Moore
J. M. Ingernoll
W. J. Norton
Jarvis Township
Apple
Ottawa Co
Ballard
S. Kingston
Rocky Mountain
Kingston
Pug Caleb
The
Advertising World
Columbus
Ohio
Tur Catt
George XT. Eckert
Belle H. Shirel
Middleaborough
Kingston’s
J. H. Srten
Hans
Young Miner
Terday
Niccols
Illinois
Mississippi
Missouri
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