Mrs. Samuel L. E. McKittrick Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Anna Dippold McKittrick died at her North End home after weeks of blood poisoning. She was 24 years old, survived by her husband Samuel and an infant son, plus parents, four brothers, a sister, and many relatives. Funeral services were held at St. John’s M. E. Edwardsville and the Presbyterian church in Troy, with interment at Woodlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel LE. McKittrick
North End
F. H. Knight
St. John's M. E. Church
Edwardsville
Presbyterian Church
Elisha Safford
H. Rahn
Woodlawn
McKittrick
Anna Dippold
John Dippold
Samuel E. McKittrick
Troy
Presbyterian Church of
Albert
George
William
Arthur
Geo. Fierenbaum
Prominent Surgeon Dr. Augustus C Bernays Dies
Dr. Augustus C Bernays, a noted St. Louis surgeon who operated in Troy and surrounding areas, died at his home 3623 Lincolnade Avenue Wednesday afternoon from heart aneurysm. He was 53, born October 13, 1854 in Highland, Madison County, to George J Bernays and Minna Bertrand Doering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Charles Bernays
St. Louis
Troy
Tlnclade Avenue
Bernays
Madison County
Highland
Pr. George J
Minna Bertrand Vernays
Weekly Weather Bulletin for Illinois May 20 Mean temperature deficit and conditions
Springfield report details a 3 degree weekly average temperature deficiency for Illinois, above normal precipitation, and temperature extremes from 88 to 29. Frosts occurred in the northern counties on May 15, with sunshine near 50 percent. Reports from Mascoutah Carlinville and Hillsboro note storms, sunshine, and varying precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
St. Clair
Mascoutah
Geo
Henrich. Macoupin
Carlinville
R, O. Purviance
Montgomery
Vandalia Railroad sues for damages over East St. Louis crash
Proceedings in Madison county circuit court allege Vandalia Railroad Co. sustained 76000 damages from the July 23 1903 Vandalia crossing collision in East St. Louis between a morning accommodation train and a Suburban car. Mayinver Roy was killed and several injured as the case grows from the accident. The Vandalia Co. seeks recovery in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Vandalia Railroad Co
East
Five and Ten Cent Store to Open in Troy
Announcement to residents of Troy and nearby areas that a new five and ten cent store will open in the Kieseluild building on Market Street on Monday May 27. The shop will offer a full line of household and assorted articles and invites the public to inspect the stock and patronize the store. Honey J Gerri invites all to Gull and see the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Kieseluilding
Market Street
Honey J
Gerri
Church and Society Notes of Religious Interest
YWCTU met at Mrs. Seligman’s home with two new members. Dues paid boosted the treasury for local county and state units. Next meeting set for June 1 at Mrs. Capelle with topic on effects of alcohol. A June 23 temperance program is planned. Memorial service for Haworth League held at M church with Prof Johnson delivering sermon and musicians featured. Catholic societies of Madison County plan first convention at Highlands St Paul’s. Dinner at St Paul’s. McKendree professor Walton to preach at M E church in pastor’s absence. M E Ladies’ Aid to quilt at Monmouth May 29. Merry Workers of Presbyterian to meet May 29 or 30 at 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Seligman
Alfred Capelle
M. 1
Haworth League
M. Edwin Johnson
Hast St. Lours
George Eizenmeyer
Granite City
Paul Morton
Bay
Catholic Societies
Madison County
Highlands
St. Paul's Ball Aid Church
Alton
Collinsville
Edwardsville
St. Paul's Hall
W. J. Walton
Lebanon
McKendree College
M. &. Eichurch
J. W. Britton
M. EH
Bonepap
Edwards County
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. EK
Winfield Monmouth
Fourth of July Picnic Planned by Local Sunday Schools
Representatives of the M. E., Baptist and Presbyterian Sunday schools met Monday evening and decided to give a picnic on July 4. A further meeting will be held next Monday to appoint committees and finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. i., Baptist
Presbyterian
Social and personal notes of visitors and nuptials
The class of 07 held a reception at Prof H P Thurston's home with room No 8 present. Marriages announced include John Millett to Bertha Wiletcher of Collinsville on June 5 or 6. John Patritti and Ora Hurst wed in Collinsville after prior divorce. Mabel Jarvis to William Seele of St Louis planned for June 5. William O Bunn and Laura B Bunn of Troy, illinois received a license in St Louis. Local social items note dances, visits to St Louis and Chicago, and various brief social calls. box social at Blackjack school for library funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.P. Thurston
John Millett
Misa Bertha Wiletcher
Collinsville
Thomas Millett
Troy
John Patritti
Ora Hurst
James Wrigley
W. W. Jarvis
Miss Mabel
William Charles Seele
St. Louis
William O. Bunn
Saylor Springs
Laura B. Bunn
Fred Campbell
Local residents visit relatives across towns
Edw Heinecke from St Louis visited family while Sophia Voelker and Fannie Cramer hosted stays with Collinsville and Glen Carbon relatives. Many guests from Edwardsville Troy and Vandalia shared Sunday visits with friends and kin. A trip to Bellevue Prank Alta Canada for permanent residence is noted. An accident near town left the Snodgrasses uninjured after a horse and buggy mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Deimling
Heinecke
St. Louis
Sophia Voelker
Collinsville
Fannie Cramer
John F. Deimling
O'Fallon
Elizabeth Titter
Glen Carbon
Joseph Howard
Edwardsville
A. R. Snodgrass
Fannie Mahler
Frances B. Taylor
Frances Schmacker
Herman
J. G. Gaskill
M. F. Sprick
John Ganninger
Josephine Ganninger
Robert Harvie
Charles John
Henry Meorroy
Harry
Tellevue
Alta
Canada
Otto
Fred Kioninger
Troy
East St. Louis
Mesdames
J. E. Meeker
Thomas E. Ward
Lake Helen
Fla
Peninsula Permanenty
L. S. Snodgrass
Troy City Council Adopts Oil and Coal Contracts
May 11 1907 Troy Indiana council adjourned meeting after roll call with Mayor Braner presiding. Members present approved bonds for marshal and street superintendent, confirmed prior committee appointments, ordered action on nuisance on Joseph Hess Sr premises, and accepted bids from Standard Oil Co for oil and C B Nimberlin for coal hauling for the Might plant. Council adjourned with all votes aye. Souvenir post cards offered at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy, Inn
EF. W. Braner
Vetter
Seligman
Snodgrass
Horsley
Deimling
Elliott
Cooper
Marshal V. D. Coons
Wm. Rucker
Joseph Hess, Sr
George Linzner
Sanitary Committee
Standard Oil Co
C. B. Nimberlin
Byilliott
IF. W. Braner
We. J. Ver
Court House Items: May term filings and court actions
Friday marked the deadline for filing May term suits with many entries. John Cook and Fred Blake pled guilty to assault with a deadly weapon for the Stetson incident and received twenty days in jail plus a $5 assault and battery fine. Circuit Court dispositions included divorces, separations, and numerous liquor and larceny cases with fines ranging from 20 to 140 dollars and costs. other docket entries listed burglaries, arrests, and ongoing cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook
Fred Blake
Harry Stetson
St. Jacob
Tndae J
Hillskotter
Wm. Isom
Wm. Bothe
John Carlin
Edward Steis
J. E. Lanterman
Charles Tissius
Fred Yonkers
Nic Waser
Pleasant Ward
Louis Wedig
Joseph Stemmer
Okke Bohlen
Fred Eiler
John Self
Fred Holdermann
Julius Rosenberg
John Paris
Sam Jesse
Harry Gardner
George Heinemann
Wm. Daly
John Berta
Anton Gaizat
Wm. Thompson
Nicholas Podesta
Desire Saladin
Felix Mor
New Circuit Court Cases Open Door to Damages and Divorces
A list of circuit court filings includes several personal injury and damages claims against major manufacturers such as American Car and Foundry Co and National Enameling and Stamping Co. Damages range up to 315,000 for trespass and 31,999 for personal injury, with divorces noted for Frank Steinhaas and Julia Pinkerton and a correction deed action in Moate v School Trustees Nameoki Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Circuit
G. L. England
Richard High
American Car and Foundry Co
Elma McDaniels
Frank McDueicls
Joseph Pavlick
John Buros
National Enameling and Stamping Co
Max Rubenstein
Helmbacher Porge and Rolling Mills Co
Alton State Bank
Helmbacher Forge and Rolling Mills Co
Julia Pinkerton
Thomas Pinkerton
Frank Steinhaas
National Enameling and Stamping Go
Probate Proceeding Before Judge Hillskotter
Probate notes list Helen Nicholas and Joseph Nicholas as deceased with adjustments due the first Monday in July. Seaborn Miller deceased, inventory approved. J G Harter claim hearing continued. John Bobland deceased final report to hearing May 31. H W Betz deceased objections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EK. Hillskotter
Helen Nicholas
Joseph Nicholas
Seaborn Miller
J. G. Harter
John Bobland
H. W. Betz
Also Mentioned on This Page
News OF the
5. E. McKittrick
Germany
Heidelberg
Baron von Langenbeck
University of Berlin
England
Royal College of Surgeons
Missouri
United States
A.C. Bernays
Josh Wise
Climatological Service
Miinais
Weather Bureau
Vandalia Snes Suburban
Octopus
Y. W
T. U
John Hill
A. Kleist
Martha Geffen
John Watts
Edward May
Marine
Chris
Busse
Chicago
C. E. McWittrick
John Norbury
St.Louis
Wm. H. Vetter
George Kiexel
T. H. Bell
BE. F. Tilley
Andrew Klein
Worden
Kate Parker
Journal OF the Council
Tite Cale
Circuit and Probate Courte
Circuit Court
Chancery
Libby Percy
Chas. Percy
Katie Villiotte
John Villiotte
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