City Council Refuses Seat For Alderman-Elect Mantle
Gity Council met Monday to close the past year and organize the new council. Alderman-elect R H Mantle is refused a seat as residents show Mantle outside city limits while Mantle claims taxes votes and electricity. Eight other elected members including Cooper and Will are seated. Clarence Edwards named streets chief and W D Coons reappointed marshal. Proceedings to be published next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Early
Hiles & Simpson
Edwardsville
Hiles
Harry Cooper
Wm. H. Will
Clarence Edwards
F. Miller
W. D. Coons
Kinder
Turned a Somersault Near Troy Road Crossing
Three Edwardsville men were hurt when a car driven by G. Smith with Gordon Buckles and Walter Krieze failed near the Troy road crossing. The front wheel collapsed, the car somersaulted, Smith and Krieze were unconscious, Buckles bruised. Smith survived hospital care and returned home.
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Edwardsville
Troy Road Crossing
Troy Road
Buburbap
G. Smith
Gordon Buckles
Walter Krieze
Collinsville
Smith
Kriezge
Bucklea
Granite City P. D. Burglary Fails To Access Safe
Granite City police report a burglary in the View Office where intruders blew a vault with an electric drill but could not open the safe. Only a few dollars, cigars, stamps, and the mail were taken, suggesting professional entry and incomplete theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yewanien
Granite City
Burglar Fires at Safe But Door Stands Firm
The lock was wrecked and the door yielded yet no attempt was made to access the safe inside noted as finest steel and burglar proof. Postmaster Warren Champion notified federal authorities immediately Tuesday morning and an investigation is under way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Champion
Street Carnival Opens With Attractions In Troy
The Monarch Show began a street carnival Tuesday night and runs through tomorrow with acts such as a dog show merry go round shooting gallery baby rack lunch stand and novelty stands. The Gayety Girls opened Wednesday but were ordered closed by city authorities for an objectionable performance. Four arrests have been made this week by Marshall Coons amid slow patronage due to bad weather and slack times in Troy.
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Monarch Show
At‘tractions
Marasial 'Coons
Troy
School Board Meeting Considers Finances and Picnic
The Board of Education held a regular session with President Sandles. The Finance committee approved salaries for teachers and staff totaling thousands, authorized disinfectant orders, and set a school picnic for May 29. Diplomas and compulsory education enforcement were discussed. Principal Oliver reported April enrollment and attendance. Attorney Thomas Williamson to speak on civic improvements at the Troy Civic League event next Thursday.
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Roy. Il
Board of Education
Sandles
Elfrieda Brede
Mamie E. Bryant
Bernice Eckert
Grace Davis
Clara Sapp
Sarah Wilkinson
Adda Matthews
Laura McManus
Louie Schultze
W. C. Gates
Norma Snodgrass
W. H. Goalby
Herman Rochen
Ira P. File
Troy Call
Wild
Watts
Finance Committee
H. Ball
Naylor
Lewis
Chicago
Gates
Carl Fullriede
Opinnion of
Oliver
Goalby
W. Sondles
Thomas, Williamson
Edwardaville
Troy
Presbyterian Church
Troy Advertisers Beat East St. Louis Certain-teeds 8 to 7
The Troy Advertisers defeated the Certain-teeds of East St. Louis 8 to 7 at Athletic Park last Sunday. Troy pitcher Voelker allowed no walks and struck out nine as Cranston of East St. Louis fanned six. Openers for Greenville game noted, with Vandalia Railroad Clerks scheduled to visit Sunday for a gala season kickoff.
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Greenville
Vandalia Clerks
Troy Advertisera
East St. Louis
Athletic Park
Voelker
Cranston
Troy Advertisers
Driving Park
Bond County
Vandalia Railroad
Troy
Hess
Raber
Clare
Bryant
Moore
Young
A. Beott
Jim Scott
Louis Certain-teeds
Abrhpore Healey
Cooper
Coonen
A. Scottito Moore
J. Scott Wild
Cranstep
Weather Outlook for May With Cool Mornings Across Regions
The May forecast calls for cool, frosty mornings in the North, showers from the ard and 4th, a brief cool spell around the 65th, and a stormy period. East of the Rockies expects cool rains and drought in California, with a cool wave on the 10th and 11th. A pleasant break is midmonth, then more showers late month. Memorial Day preparations urged for Troy veterans at the city hall next Tuesday.
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Rocky Mountains
Lake Region
Middle Atlantic States
California
New York
Pennsylvania
Pacific
City
Hall
Troy
Marriage at St Jerome's Catholic church in Troy
Carl Ruff and Mise Mary Hizzins were united in marriage at St. Jerome's Catholic church with Fr A Wiencke officiating. The ceremony followed a prior marriage at St Charles Mo on March 4 and the couple will reside in Troy with relatives. Attendants included Frank Behrameck and Miss Mary Brennan. A wedding supper followed at the bride's parents' home.
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Carl Ruff
Mise Mary Hizzins
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
A. Wiencke
Frank Behrameck
Mary Brennan
St. Louis
St. Charles
Thomas Hizzins
John F. Ruff
Troy
Church and Community Notes in O'Fallon Area
The Merry Workers Society meets with Miss Rose Riebold next Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Frederick Longhoret of Nebraska City becomes pastor of the German Evangelical church at O'Fallon. Epworth League plans a program on Framing God's Compassion Into Laws next Tuesday, led by Miss Mabel Cramer. Mother's Day program at M E church with songs and recitations. service at 10 45 mothers invited. evening sermon by Rev. Clark Yost on The Home Past Present and Future. Epworth League officers elected for the year: Margaret Lewis president, Clark Yost vice president, Mabel Cramer second vice president, Mamie Coons third vice president, Myrtie Lewis fourth vice president, Mary Evans secretary, Bess G Davy treasurer, Mamie Coons organist. Southern Illinois District German Evangelical Bynod conference at Nameoki begins with 160 delegates. B H Leenman of New Orleans opened with synodical sermon. A mission festival will feature Sunday. Rev Martin Holz of Toca will attend. no preaching advice Sunday.
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Merry Workers’ Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Rose Riebold
Frederick Longhoret
Nebraska City
Neb
O'Fallon
Jaeger
Epworth League
M. E
Mabel Cramer
M. E. Durch
Clark Yost
Margaret Lewis
Mamie Coons
Myrtie Lewis
Mary Evans
Bess G. Davy
Southerlinois
St. John's Church
B. H. Leenman
New Orleans
Martin Holz
Toca
Physician on Trial Again in East St. Louis
Dr. Lemuel G. Harwood, superintendent of Palms Maternity Home, faces federal trial next Thursday for using the mails in business. Previously charged in Miss Clara Haines death, he was acquitted by a city court jury though coroner's jurors implicated him. A September death of Misa Hanvey led to renewed arrest and the current case.
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Lemuel GB. Harwood
Palms
East St. Louis
Harwood
Clara Haines
Charles Burgess
Edwardsville
Misa Hanvey
Foreclosures and Divorces Highlight Court Dockets
Probate and circuit courts report numerous foreclosure master's sales approved and decrees for complainants. Divorces granted in Clara Rothley vs Arthur Rothley, with partition cases and several appeals and assumpsit judgments listed among ongoing actions.
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Clara Rothley
Arthur Rothley
Francea Keller
Martin Keller
Della Cruse
H. J. Wenp
Ter
Adolph Hits
Ve. A. Johnson
Adolph Hitz
Joe Barbari
George W. Sheets
Jamee Troutmal
Frank Kr
Woo. H. Hammone
Herman Bobernes
Bertha Herman
Ve. Stokes
Building and Loan Association Hedwicka Bayer Et al
Divorce actions and notices listed for several parties
Divorce petitions noted for Margaret Mokner Nellie Spurgeon and Selma Dearing with related administrative and arbitration references. Mentions include Staunton Coal Co and American Druggist distribution partners, plus various legal entities and potential death notices.
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Margaret Mokner
Nellie Spurgeon
Selma Dearing
S Alex. Tokes
Admin Staunton Coal Co
Syleary Haret Ve. É Struction Co
Arbitra American Druggist
Charles A. Azaell
Leonard
Hocinya
Drainege Distr
B. Goedde & Detecr Fire Co
To. Sethilof
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Jr. H. Mantle
P. D
Veggman
the Board OF Education
Mississippi Valley
Prof
J. T. Sparkman
A. EF. Seligman
Braner’s Hall
Mary Kiesel
George Liebler
Biz Vox
Harrisburg
Wm. Rucker, Jr
St. Jacob
Edn R. Deitling
Bernice
Huth Eckert
St. Louisa
Sidney Sweeney
Frank Collins
John Collins
Ida Ikane
Hanna Haas
Wm. Rucker
James Fritts
Madison
Henry
Liles
Jane Montgomery
Springfield
Fred Cressey
el Paso
W. J. Ruff
Mary Weins
Emma Seidler
Highland
Mra
Wm. A. Kimberlin
Albert Rieder
Henry Hedizer
Andrew Renfro
Lockwood
W. D. Renfro
John Cullom
C. & Smith
Belleville
Winiter
Francis Lewis
Rebecca Rigzin
George Edwards
Spring Velley
Jenks Oliver
Jobo Kruce
Best. Alton
Zueats
W. L. Oliver
F. K. Liermann
Lena Gerfen
C. F. Biedermann
Pine Lawn
Misees Tillie
Edna Wiegand
Mabel Staeger
Marine
Garste
Herman Rucker
Jesse L. Simpson
Bling Kriege
John Edwarde
John Bluckwisch
Louis Ashauer
Alma
Matilda
Florence
A. EF. Rawlings
Joseph Pyle
Ieee Wile
Selting
Circuit Court
Siveult
A. Goldmen
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