From farm hand to large land owner in Edwardsville
Ian Rose, a well known farmer, rose from farm hand to large landowner near Edwardsville. Randolph Frickenstein, longtime resident of Jarvia and Edwardsville townships, died at 75 years, 10 months, and 28 days. He was born April 22, 1839 in Lieben, Pattsin, came to America at 20, settled in Edwardsville area, married Louisa Take in 1863, and had four children. Frickenstein owned about 1,508 acres of prime land at his death and was a devout member of the Eden Evangelical church. His eldest son August died in 1908. Funeral was held Tuesday at Woodlawn cemetery after a home service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Frickenstein
Jarvia
Edwardsville
Tureday
Woodlawn
Neccastd
Liene
Patssin
America
New Orleans
Louisville
Madisonunty
Irvia
Pin Oak
Hamel
Louisa Take
Henry H. Frickenstein
Rudolph ‘Frickenstein
Mathilde Frickenstein
Wm. Frickenstein
August
Hite
Mr. Frickenstain
Eden Evangelical Church
Girl Is Shorn Of Tresses In Parsonage Attack
Miss Gertrude Droll, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Droll of 2929 Howard street and employed at St Leo's parish residence, was assaulted at the parsonage by a tall man who chloroformed her. About 18 inches of her hair was cut before he fled. No valuables were taken and the incident was not reported to police promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Gertrude Droll
Emil Droll
Troy
Droll
Father Caffey
Miss Droll
Kent D. Wild
Wm. Heuer
Chris. Heuer
August Metz
Fred Daluex , Jr
Peter
Herman Schmacker
St. Mary's Hospital
What Our Dickey Bird Says on Spring Housecleaning
Fragmentary reading describes a cloudy period with minimal temperature change. The text hints at melancholy days as a house is damaged and a “Dickey Bird” commentary jokes about spring housecleaning and Mrs Diskey fixing things in a comedic, trimmed style.
Supreme Judges Nominated in Illinois District
Judge Wm. M. Farmer of Vandalia was nominated for re election by the Democratic judicial convention at Pana with all twenty one counties represented. Republicans named William F. Bundy of Centralia at Edwardsville to oppose Judge Vermer in June. Cicero Lindly of Greenville chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. M. Farmer
Vandalia
Illinois Supreme Court
Pana
Farmer
James M. Briggs
Winchester
William F. Bundy
Centralia
Edwardsville
Bundy
Vermer
Spadlein
Edwardaville
Nime
Cicero J."lindly
I Greenville
Attorney Fairchild Dies by Own Action in Greenville
Greenville resident Homer L. Fairchild a county judge candidate died by self-inflicted gunshot at home last Friday. His wife heard the shot and found him on the floor. Embarrassment over financial troubles reportedly caused the deed. He was treasurer of the Maccabee lodge of Greenville, which was suspended for January dues. Fairchild, 50, native of Tower Hill, is survived by his wife and one son plus several siblings. Funeral held in Tower Hill last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer L. Fairchild
Greenville
Bond County
Fairchild
Maccabee Lodge
Tower Hill
Ber Sides
Easter Bargain Sale At Excabrtarien Church Basement
The Merry Workers announce an Easter Bargain Sale on April 1 starting at 2 PM in the basement of the Excabrtarien church. Items include household goods such as aprons dust caps brooms cushions taps and more with children Easter novels and treats also offered. The sale proceeds support the church Easter market in the Kiesel building on April 3 in the Bat afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Workers
Excabrtarien
The Light Question at The Call March Discussion
Mr Dawson critiques the light plant located between two railroads noting coal haul costs, water supply gaps, and a direct current system. He cites meter costs, wiring practices, boiler age, and infrastructure depreciation as key economic and reliability concerns affecting Troy. The article records varied opinions on capacity, voltage, and future expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Trann
Marine i
Davison
Troy
Linspestor
Rive
Social notes of a past society week in Troy area
Miss Frieda Sudhoff celebrated her fourteenth birthday with a surprise party at home Tuesday evening. Attendees included Martha Kucker Willetta Beutel Ace Vozlker Selma Kucker Evelyn Gerfen Helena Liebler Irma Kucker Mildred Hesse Olivette Norbury Augusta Sudhoff Ordell Dettmar Meta Kucker Edna Sudhoff Glaretta Sudhoff Alice Kucker Milton Norbury Arnold Hess Elmer Hess Bennett Sudhoff and Conrad Kueker. Leona Danstan and Vernon Busby wed at Witt church parsonage with G Z Cox officiating. Busby a miner, Danstan from Troy. Bertha Wendler received a china shower at Mrs Charles W Tedder’s country home. about forty guests. she and Benjamin Schultze plan marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frieda Sudhoff
Martha Kucker
Willetta Beutel
Ace Vozlker
Selma Kucker
Evelyn Gerfen
Helena Liebler
Irma Kucker
Mildred Hesse
Olivette Norbury
Augusta Suddhoff
Ordell Dettmar
Meta Kucker
Edna Sudhoff
Glaretta Sud
Leona Danstan
Sarah Danstan
Troy
Vernon Busby
Witt
Dunstan
M. BE
G. Z. Cox
Wm. Busby
Bertha Wendler
Charles W. Tedder
Miss Wendler
Benjamin Schultze
Edwardsville Visitors Trace Local Travel Notes
Personal notices list several Wednesday visitors to Edwardsville and nearby towns. Names include Will Tittey Harald Peter Amelia Canan and Mary Riebold plus Mrs Haslem and Mrs Kuntamann. Several pairs visit Edwardville Jacksonville Belleville East St. Louis and Pittsburg Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Tittey
Edwardsville
Harald Peter Wagan
Amelia Canan
Greenville
Edw. H. Klein
Worden
Wao
Diepholz
North Dakota
Mary Riebold
Misa Mildred Canan
Jacksonville
Ann Ramshaw
Haslem
Belleville
Cecil Overman
Pittsburg
Kan
Wm. Humble
John’ A. Bohnenstieh
Florence ‘Kuntamann
Edwardaville
Mamie Coons
Bessie’ Man
Philip Williams
Mies Clara Reader
East St. Louis
Mary, Evans
Tamily
Mies Roce Wilkinson
Edwardeville
Local Residents Attend Multiple Community Events
Walter Hoge and sister Mrs Fred Clare attended the funeral of Rudolph Frickenstein in Edwardsville Tuesday. James H Davis visited Taylorville on estate business. Miss Alice Mantle returned home from Hebron North Dakota after seven months teaching. Jacob Bernhardt, formerly of O Fallon and lately of Kincaid, died at 50. funeral held near Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hoge
Fred Clare
Rudolph Frickenstein
Edwardsville
Will
Bernie Moore
Louise Burk
Helen Peter
St. Lania
Jacob Weil
St. Jacob
W. H. Wild
H. A- Davyami
James H. Davis
Taylorville
Fred Schlichting
Mollie
Carlinville
Joan Schlichtinz
Alice Mantle
Hebron
N. Dak
Henry Traves
E. W. Fiezenbaum
George Schwarz
J. E. Schroeppel
Collinsville
BH. C. Smith
Troy
James W. Taylor
Arthur Taylor
Thomas A. Taylor
Jacob Bernhardt
O'Fallon
Mr. Bernhardt
Kincaid
Among Church and Society in St Pauls and area
English services at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran led by Rev C Lange. Epworth League topic Our Nation's wards or a White Man's Chance for Red Men and Black Men led by Raymond Matthews. Death of Rev Christopher Smith age 77, former pastor at Brighton and More. Palm Sunday observed with services in German churches. Grantfork welcomes Rev A Klick. ten catechumens to be confirmed at St Pauls. Scarlet fever epidemic in Blackjack area finally stamped out after twelve cases and seven deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
J. G. Reynolls
Troy Presbyterian Church
Virden
Wagner
Okla
Jerusalem
A. Klick
Granite City
Grantfork
Klick
St. Paul's Evangélical Lutheran Church
C. Lange
Bertha Buhrmester
Hannah Diepholz
Ida Schultze
Eane Flath
Theodore Hever
Edgar Garnet
Ray Gerfen
Emmett Stienhans
Carl Fullriede
Herbert Beutel
German Evangelical Church
Martin Holz
Carl Bangert
Gilbert Dankenbring
Harold Clayton
Hulda Ottwein
Madison county jurors named for May circuit term
Grand and petite jurors for Madison county circuit court were listed by the board of supervisors. Names include Fritz Koch and John Zimmermann among grand jurors, with a large slate of petite jurors drawn for service starting March 29 and April 19 for the Alton and Madison County courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Circuit Court
Board of Supervisors
Fritz Koch
Helvetia
Wm. Knoebel
Baline
John Zimmermann
Lees
John C. Olive
New Douglas
E. CG. Wills
St. Jacob
Peter Metz
Marine
McMichael
Alhambra
Thomas McCallister
Olive
George R. Gizer
Jarvis
Edward Hunsohe
Pin Oak
H. M. Schweppe
Richard Linder, Sr
Godfrey
Circuit ‘ Court
Otto Suppiger
Charles Streit
Salime
P. H. Koenig
Charles Stumer
J.E Renfro
Jobs Rabbit
Jake Krapp
Collinsville
Lee Good
Charles Hiumberg
Otto Bayer
George Rohrkaste
Louis Balke
August H. Zirzes
Edmond Keller
Otto Miller
Edwardsville
Edward Stahibat
Fr. Russell
Henry Wiemers
Moro
Henry Sager
F Chapman
Jesse Ramey
Namcokis
James Chadwick
A. J. Acbuette
Woodriver
Ed Leahey
Daniels
R. Mosby
John Wappler
A. Byrd
T. B. Reeder
George Ellis
Venice
Cousley
Wm. Hamer
Thomas Meehan
C. P. O'Toole
J. Foreman
Alton
A. E. Browe
Alton City Court
Joseph Buchmann
Joseph Benner
B. Harris
Cyrus Beckett
Roy Peters
Wa. Boentz
Omphyhent
John Watt
John Reese
E. B. Hees
John Bales
A.W. Betzoid
Charles Schmidt
Wim Boettger
St. Russell
Herman Hamm
More
Dick Branding
W. Roth
Nameoki
Felix Fertin
John Ringering
John Himderkorn
G. Klemm
Gus Robinson
John Adams
Charles Long
Frank Byrnes
J. A. ‘Fingleton
R. D. Huagens
J. P. ‘Wisaering
John Youngblood
L. L Malone
D. B. Armour
Indictments listed by grand jury for March term circuit court
Twenty one indictments and four not true bills are reported by the grand jury after visiting the county jail and hospital. The list includes Charles Bersano for murder, Chris Lamprakes for forgery, Frank Trehin for confidence game, James Logan for robbery and larceny, Mike Suroni for assault with intent to commit rape, Steve Kirk for a confidence game, and multiple others with various bail amounts. Probates show administrator reports and final hearings for deceased claimants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bersano
Chris Lamprakes
Frank Trehin
James Logan
Mike Suroni
Steve Kirk
George Allen
Chris Lauprakes
Jasper Kates
Mary Kates
H. Stauffer
E H. Stauffer
Alex. Schwartze
Wo. Ruff
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Ian
Strange Man
Dickey Bird
Judge Farmer
W. F. Bundy
Homer T. Fairchild
The
Kinder
City Electrician
Dawsons
Social
Vistors
Blackjack
Morainger
Riebold
Circuit and Probate
J. By Reilly
Tasca. Hakitz
Philip Kappes
Bamuel Davis
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