Vandalia to Host Next Good Roads Convention on July Fourth
The National Good Roads Association of Illinois held its second Greenup meeting with nearly 1,000 delegates. Vandalia was chosen for the July Fourth convention, edging Highland by ten votes, as speakers urged federal and state aid for improving the Old National Road from East St. Louis to Terre Haute. Local enthusiasts from Troy promoted the project and planned an automobile party for the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Good Roads Association of Illinois
Greenup
Vandalia
Hwart Theatre
Jesse Taylor
Ohio
America
A. N. Johnson
Atate
Illinois
East St. Louis
Terre Haute
Ind
Congress
Highland
Troy
Robert ©. Morriss
Sameseestenecker
Jarvis Township
Mine Resumption Slow In Illinois Coal Mines
Illinois miners ratified terms last month but mine restart is slow. Some mines operate about half time as crews keep equipment in order and repairs proceed. No. 3 mine mules removed to pasture. 40 to 50 workers kept on site for upkeep. No. 2 mine at Maryville receiving repairs. fire abandonment reports dismissed. operations expected to resume within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Illinoia
A. I. Seligman
Donk Bros. Goal and Coke Co
Donk
Maryville
Berkey Expires In Collinsville Home At Callinaville
Elmer L. Berkey died at his Callinaville home on Wednesday of last week shortly before his 50th birthday. He had suffered months of stomach and liver trouble and was bedridden for two weeks. A native of Collinsville, he died in the same room where he was born. His father was Jonathan Berkey, a pioneer settler of Collinsville. His wife was formerly Miss Mary Zenk of Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer L. Berkey
Mary Zenk
Troy
Callinaville
Berkey
Collinsville
Jonathan Berkey
Ters
J.K. Reiger
John R. Bwainey
Mra
N W Chandler of Collinsville Dies at Collinsville
N W Chandler of Collinsville formerly with a St. Louis detective agency died recently. He was survived by his wife two daughters and two sons and many relatives. Funeral Sunday and interment in Glenwood cemetery Collinsville. Attending from Troy were Mr and Mrs Ben Zenk and son Miss Caroline Zenk and Mrs Enly Tilley and her son Will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Chandler
Collinsville
St. Louis
Glenwood Cemetery
Troy
Ben Zenk
Gon
Caroline Zenk
Enly Tilley
Will
Charles Dressel
George Dressel
St. Jacob
Germany
Keystone
St. Fach
Young man is sentenced in Edwardsville court
Homer Hartmann age 19 son of Adam Hartmann cashier of the State Bank of Collinsville was tried with John Crouch and Leo Bratschi on larceny charges. Hartmann and Crouch pleaded guilty and were paroled. Hartmann later stole from his custodian John Flath and was sentenced to ninety days in jail plus a $10 fine. Bratschi's charge was dismissed. Hartmann’s father had previously refused bond. Hartmann has a brother employed at the Bank of Commerce in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Hartmann
Adam Hartmann
State Bank of
Collinsville
Edwardsville
John Crouch
Leo Bratschi
Harttmann
Crouch
John Flath
Adam Flath
Bratschi
Hartmann
Hartman
Bank of Commerce
St. Louis
Madison County Amateur Athletic Meet at Woodriver Today
The second annual meet moves from Troy to Wood River with athletic and literary events. Medals and a 9 roving cup will be awarded in the relay. School dismissed to attend. pupils and teachers travel to Wood River. literary contestants listed include Alice Mantle and Alvin Buas¢ among others. A Call Want Ad notes postpaid subscriptions and offers a small investment dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Amateur Athletic Association
Woodriver
Bert
Troy
Alice Mantle
Alvin’ Buas
Frank Snodgrass
Myrtie Lewis
School Board Minutes Name Standing Committees in Troy April 26 1912
The Troy Illinois school board met in special session to organize committees. President-elect Sandles led the meeting with members Boston Goalby Seligman Snodgrass Wildalon Wilkinson absent. Sandles announced committee appointments including Vendors, House and Grounds, Finance, Library, and Purchases. A special committee was named to engage McCray-Dewey academy for year eight and sixteen teaching. Regular meetings set for the first Monday each month at 7 p.m. in the school building. The president urged harmony and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Gil
Vdication
Tros Public Schools
Shore Dace
Sandles
Boston
Goalby
Seligman
Snodgrass
Wildal O Pris
Wilkinson
L. W. Sandles
Paul B. Wilk
Frank Snodgrass
W. WW
Goulby
Persident Sandies
Wild
Selig Jann
Selizmin
L. W. Sondees
J. T. Gorlby
Local Weddings Highlight Social Week in Troy
Miss Minta Elizabeth Seligman wed Thomas L. Lewis in a quiet home ceremony at her mother Mrs Heddergoit's residence with Rev J Strasen officiating. The couple planned a modest honey moon and will establish a home in the West End. Christina Schuler and Walter Sloan also married in Collinsville, with reception at Mrs Panl Juda’s home and plans to move to Syracuse Indiana. The Stanley Stock Company performed at Rieder's opera house in two nights and offered matinée for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minta Elizabeth Seligman
Thomas L. Lewis
A. Heddergoit
J. Strasen
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Misa Theresa Seligman
Robert Bethmann
East St. Louis
Frances Titter
Kansas City
A. Wieddergott
Cireles
Wm. Lewis
Dierking
West End
Christina Schuler
Walter Sloan
Syracuse
Ind
Look & Schurman
Collinsville
H. H. Look
Panl Juda
Troy
Fred Schuler
Stanley Stock Company
Rieder
Opera House
Arizona
Entertaining Social and Music Group Sails to New Park
A troupe after a Sunday show at Highland travels to St. Louis for a summer stint at Priester's new park. A Country Home party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Adam Flath Jr entertained a lively crowd with games and socializing. Attendees included Misses Mary Schlacher Lillie Schlacher Bertha Wendiler Ella Kurtz Anna Rebess Augusta Niemedier and Messrs Henry Vorderhaze Walfr Kurig Lois Rebel Fred Nobbs. Maple Grove teacher Clara P Sapp announces a box social for Saturday May 11 inviting all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Comepany
St. Louis
Priester
New Park
Adam Flath, Jr
Mary
Lillie Schlacher
Bertha Wendiler
Ella Kurtz
Anna Rebess
Augusta Niemedier
Henry Vorderhaze
Walfar Kurig
Lois Rebel
Fred Nobbs
Clara P. Sapp
Maple Grove
Collinville and nearby visitors frequent Troy area
Henry Kurker and Miss Barbara Wittmann visited, deputies and townsfolk traveled for visits. Collinsville residents Mr and Mrs Wm G Taylor, Mrs John Divble, and others visited Troy, St Jacob, and Ma rine areas. Thomas A Taylor departs for Hot Springs then Denver, while others attend funerals and gatherings at Collinsville and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Edward Gansmann
Leland Smith
St. Jacob
George Veeck
Collinsville
L. P. Wetzel
Marine
Denver
Colo
John Divble
St. Louis
C. 8. Smith
Albert Rieder
Highland
Emilie Hediger
Henry Hediger
Frank Mann
Henry Hawke
Sebastian Weber
Valentine Ottwein
Elizabeth Spohr
Charles Dressel
Harry Hocker
Anna Bem
Fred Schuler
Old Ripley
Martha Clanton
Greenville
Pocahontas
Arthnur Meiners
Collinsville Township
Troy Cemetery Mite Society Meets Friday May 10
The Troy Cemetery Mite Society will meet next Friday afternoon May 10 at Mrs. M F Au warter's home. The Merry Workers Society of the Presbyterian church will meet with Miss Josie Hoenig next Wednesday afternoon. Miss J Mills attends the Madison County W C T U convention in session at New Douglas today and tomorrow. Rev E J Brown of St Louis has been called to Troy Presbyterian pastorate to succeed Rev W Sydman who recently resigned. If accepted, he will take residence in Troy with his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Cemetery Mite Society
M. F. Auwarter
Merry Workers’ Society of the
Presbyterian Church
Josie Hoenig
J. Mills
Madison County
New Douglas
E. J. Brown
St. Louis
Troy Presbyterian Church
W. Sydman
Brown
Troy
Court Rouse Items From Circuit and Probate Courts
Court records list a series of circuit court dispositions including manslaughter, bigamy, liquor selling, gaming house offenses, larceny, and assault with deadly weapon. Several cases noted guilty pleas with fines, while others were continued or dismissed. Chancery filings include partitions, foreclosures, and divorces, with trustees appointed and judgments by agreement. New cases include appeals involving estates and debt actions as the docket advances to page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe W. Goleanor
Joseph Trittschule
Arnold Neuenschwander
Wm. Koch
Fred Herbst
Wm. Ohm
Max Weber
Wm. Backs
Western Military Academy
Okke Bohlen
Wesley W. Brown
Win, Sweeney
Roy McMurray
Gancho Boneheff
Caroline Vukoff
Alias Capias
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homer Hartman
Isaac A. Smith
Springfield & Central Tlinois Traction Company
WF. W. Braner
London
Due Cours
The
Demons of
Wm. Fretwell
Lucama
N. C
Kingston’s
Postoffice
the School Board
Market Street
Goodell Show Company
St. Lois
Daniel Peterman
Social
Circuit and Probate
Circuit Court
Ben Jason
Thomas Getz
Dago Tom
Chancery
George W. Collins
Sarah Colins
Wim. Biggins
Mary Biggins
Minnie Bonn
Wm. Bonn
Herman Mueller
Tal‘iu
Mueler
Joseph Kieisner
John Ashman
George L. Ahlers
Salters Et al
Henry Helbring
Wisnasky
John
John IF
Long
Henry Knollman
New Circuit Court
L.A. Cook Va
Leo, Marx
Julia Gude
Bernard
Gude
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