Tragedy and Funeral for Mrs. Voelker in Highland
The obituary reports Mrs Lena Voelker formerly Lena Pfeiffer died by self inflicted poison after planning letters and a final act. Her funeral was held Sunday at the Evangelical Friedens cemetery conducted by Rev Martin Holz. She leaves two sons Gustav and Frank and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Voelker
Martin Holz
German Evangelical Church
Evangelical Friedens Cemetery
Vorlker
Lena Pfeiffer
Highland
Bis
Gustave
Frank
Pant B
Wild of
Troy
Mra
Edward Clarke
Collinsvile
Max Smith
East St. Louis
Mary Bing
Arkansas
Voelker
Weeklong Midwestern storm causes heavy floods and rail disruption
A week of wind and rain followed by snow battered the Middle West with Silver Creek at record flood levels. Travel near Troy Marine St Jacob and Lebanon halted by floods. Vandalia Line trains reduced to three daily round trips due to Wabash River bridge damage at Terre Haute. A temporary schedule lists six trains with limited routes and times from Troy Eastbound and Westbound stations, including No 88 to Effingham and No 39 Farrington to St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Silver Creek
Troy
Marine
St. Jacob
Lebanon
Vandalia
Vandalla
Wabaxb River
Terre Haute
Farrington
St. L
Marshall
Effingham
St.l
P.m
End of the Sticker System Democratic Union Mine Unit
State President Walker condemns the sticker system used by miners. He criticizes the practice as outdated and harmful, calling for reform during the United Mine Workers convention in Peoria. The report emphasizes a push to end the stigma and discrimination tied to the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlinojs
Coal Minerala Acan
Harrisburg
United Mine Worker
Peoria
Walker
Road projects eyed for Hillsboro franchise vote
Charles Olson of Beaver Creek represented Springfield and Central Winds Traction in Hillsboro last week. A franchise vote will be sought to extend two lines through Bond County. An agreement with Chelliilaboro Railway allows use of tracks from Taylor Springs to the courthouse west side. Construction is slated to begin in April with grading soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery News
Charles Olson
Beaver Creek
Hillahoro
Springfield & Central Winds Traction Company
Unea
Bond County
Chelliilaboro Railway Company
Taylor Springs
Court House
Hillsboro
Olson Atated
Franchise Granted For Springfield & Central Traction In Collinsville
Collinsville city council granted a franchise to Springfield and Central Illinois Traction Company after lengthy delays. Engineers reviewed Center Street but the line will not route through the city. Morrison Avenue was approved by seven to two. With the Collinsville decision, progress is expected on the line's other end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
Springfield & Central
Linois Traction Company
Center Street
Morrison Avenue
William Ganan Found Insane After Escape and Commitment
William Canan, a former Troy resident, escaped the county farm last Friday and returned to Collinsville. A county court commission deemed him demented, with Dr. Thraiphill of Alton and Dr. Wharft of Edwardsville confirming the diagnosis. He was committed to the Illinois Central Hospital at Jacksonville. He was married in 1898 and later divorced. his wife and teenage daughter now reside in Troy. He previously ran a lunch stand in Troy and later in Collinsville before recent departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Canan
Troy
Collinsville
Canan
J. S. Thraiphill
Alton
H. T. Wharft
Edwardsville
Illinois Central Hospital
Jacksonville
Canin
Pioneer Lady Nancy Stevens Dies at 78 in St Jacob
Mrs Nancy Stevens widow of Dr B F Stevens died at her St Jacob home after a lingering illness aged 78 11 28 She survived by three daughters and two sons and five grandchildren Her life recalled early section history with notes on her grandfather Robert Gilmory Anderson and the family’s role in St Jacob’s public life including schools churches and military service Her home was longtime haven to ministers of many creeds and her faith with the M E church guided her final days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Stevens
B. F. Stevens
St. Jacob
the &J. Jacob M, EY ‘Church
Lawrence Smith
Lebanon District
W. N. McPherson
W. Elscon
Marine Telegram
Robert Gilmory ‘Anderson
Llinois
Hourton County
Kentucky
Llvidia
Union
Anderson
Parkinson
Augusta M. E
M. FE
Bt. Jacob
Stevens
James Anderson
Madison County
Board of Commissioners
Official Tax Figures For Jarvis Township 1912
The 1912 tax collection in Jarvis township, the largest on record, shows total taxes due of 24800.95 with 24027.75 collected and 709.68 delinquent. Collector FC Leidel earned 480.56 from a 2 percent commission, and school taxes totaling 7299.85 will be divided among districts including Nos 41 21 12 63 66 67 69 and others with varying allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Township
FC Leidel
Corporation
City of
Troy
Distriet
Among Church and Society at M I Church
A surprise Daster program by Sunday school pupils at the M I church drew a large audience with songs and recitations. Dr E J Trown will deliver The Devotional Wonder as the Presbyterian sermon topic Sunday evening continuing The Seven Wonders of the Modern Missionary World series. The Merry Workers’ Society will meet with Mrs Fred Campbell at 2 30 o clock next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I
E. J. Trown
Presbyterian Church
Merry Workers’ Society
Merry Workers’ Society of the
Marriage Celebrated at North End Home
The marriage of Mize Foomy Upamer to Paul Gerling occurred Wednesday at 3 PM at the bride’s North End home. Rev J E Nickerson officiated with Miss Rose Thaliman and Waller Klostermeier as attendants. A quiet ceremony followed by a wedding feast, gifts, and warm congratulations from family and friends. Out‑of‑town guests included Mr and Mrs John Gaskill and others from Collingsville and Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mize Foomy
Paul Gerling
North End
J. E. Nickerson
M. W Church
Rose Thaliman
Greenville
Waller Klostermeier
Ihia City
Tate
Delleiona
B.ob
Chris. Geejing
Mero
John Gaskill
Mre
Will. Karmper
Belledotty
Grand Gankill
Jeanette Ostle
Collingvill
Vernon Weaver Jr
Minnie
Roxa Thillman
Greenvill
Clifton Cramer
Mariné
Easter visits and relatives span Chicopee and nearby towns
A flood of short notes lists residents traveling for Easter to visit kin in Chicopee Collinsville and St Louis. Names include Robert and Melvin Brock Edw H Klein Henry Schultze Grace Davis Eva Renfro Anna Mersinger and many more with weekend stays and Sunday visits across Callinsville Mast St Louis and Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicopee
Kon
Robert
Melvin Brock
Collinsville
H. Klein
Henry Schultze
St. Louis
Grace Davis
Eva Renfro
Walter Wilkinon
East St. Louis
Anna Mersinger
Edwin Wigge
Troy
Helen Vix
George Keikman
Raymond Rawson
St. Lun
T. W. Weber
H.C. Kersey
James Toston, Jr
James Boston
Crespins
Mary Frage
Louis Figge
Mises Ketel Skaggs
Ka Sehorack
Colinsville
Della Dunstan
George Deck
Little von
Mer
John Strain
May
R. Immann
St Clair
Pental Society
Mast
St Louis
Sidney Sweeney
Sweeney
St. Dicob
Win
Golins
Riget
Mast Se
Louis
Callinsville
Lena Uatterson
Mabel Maan
Callingsville
Theney Yanke
Tert Meyer
Dere G. Reed
Prudential
Belleville
Greenville
Vyred Schlichting
Miss Lena
Irwin Ratke
Carlinville
Eastur
Mr. and
Mia
Obo Schlichting
Carmily Ando Hee Tulalives
Assessors Ready For Work In Edwardsville Township
The Edwardsville Republican reports assessors are organized and prepared for spring work. Experienced officials listed include Myred Thauner Velvecia Kil Ludwig Satine Ao U Rockwell Leet Win McMaulterr and others across towns like New Douglas Woodriver Fosterburg and Godfrey. The piece notes the death of longtime assessor Win Schultze and mentions upcoming duties to secure leeks and apps for assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwardsville
Yrudsmer
Kil Ludwig
Satine
Ao U
Rockwell
Leet
Win. McMaulterr
New Douglas
Win. Nashner
St. Jacob
Bamand Qive
Marine
ELF
Dankenbring
Pin Ogk
Fred Wiehe
Momel
TW. Walker
Omphghent
FH. G. Behocille
Molinsville
I. Bof
Reilly
John I. Helmkamp
Mortusavil
Havelka
Mora
Win
Schultze
Teay
Sarvis
Leeks
Dco
Courtroom Dockets and Probate Notices From Circuit Sessions
Circuit and probate court records show transfers and marriage licenses, cases decided by default or by agreement, ejectment and foreclosure actions, and inventories in probate matters. Several estates including Hounetin and Marlon appear with final reports and appraisals, while various civil actions list judgments, appeals, and master reports.
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G. 4. Voelker
Springfield
Winalx
Road
Hillahoro Railway Company
Springfield & Centralllinois
WM. Ganan
Ang
Louus
American Medical College of
Christ
Social
Missy Myrtle Harris
Brother Hen
Spring Valley
Harris
Lleury Hall
Gerkie Lemen
Grace and
Gladys
Bethel
Ethel Horsley
John P. Vors
Hebden
Wyoming
George Horsley
Rairden
Kirth Edwards
Peter
Dr. King
R. Huffendick
Dune
Weghtwine
Granite City
Ode
Cole Bros. Franklin
Ris
Sthe County
Circuit Court
A. Morgan
Friend
Goal Up
Cnd
Frank Burns
Wm. J.eynch
Ahnenkamp
Llinda
Annie
J. Hinders
Fannie Neff
Joseph B. Neff
Tva Schwarberg
Oy Friend
S. L. Dent
Calvin Slover
Treapans
Nist
Alteny Granits
St. Louis Traction
Wm A. Ry
Grorg
Stullken Va- Central
Nig Telephone Oa
Lidievine
City of Alton
Euling Veeck
J. A. Kigselhorst
Mpsit
Louis Hydron
Al-Dilano
Fred Rouse
Charles Fuchs
Vonks. Oval Co
Alva ML Odem
Edna E.liot
Chancers
Mary Janen
Henry Usuann
Yagihea
Avatar
Ody
Krank Repeiy
American Cat and Foundry
Cox
Mary
Ssues
Anna Cox
Martha C. Chervks
W. E.ouiveves
W. J. Lynch
Anhutter Used Brewing Association
Ppank Kampotie
Jhamill
George A Blanchard
Cdwardsville
P.P
New Circuit
Mary Geesry Yarank Cerney
Verte Daniel, Hounetin
Mike Costella
Henry Sele
Bel Marlon
Annachackeun
Wosmith
Chartofi
Gortiet
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