Receiver Sought as Offices Move to Indianapolis
Court actions target The Afterthought Company and The Great Western Gold Company amid a receivership attempt. Stockholders claim lack of dividends and heavy assessments after a 1901 purchase, with offices moved from St. Louis to Indianapolis and mining assets in California. The suit names T S Henderson and 16 others, while Neely describes loan terms, directors control, and a proposed $500,000 loan tied to treasury stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper Company
Great Western Gold Company
F. Tennyson Neely
New York
John
Grafing
Stickney Cigar Company
St. Louisa
Great Western
Muench
Joseph A. Wright
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Mining Proverty
Shasta County
California
Thomas H. Adams
Thomas [J. Henderson
Henderson
C. FE. Henderson
Neely
F.tennyson Neely
Watt
Mr. Newley
Louis
Sid Neely
Treasury
T. 8. Henderson
T. “Ee. Adams
O. E. Adams
Brazil
Ind
T. 5. Henderson
Ilenderson
Adams
T. & Henderson
Comyeuny
Ffort
Mine Victim D B Wells of Troy Dies in Lumaghi Mine
Daniel B Wells 54 a Troy resident and father of Wim Wells was crushed by a fall in the Lumaghi mine at Collinsville Wednesday morning. He died after being freed, an inquest returning an accidental death verdict. Funeral will be in Collinsville tomorrow afternoon with burial in Troy city cemetery. Survived by a wife five sons three brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel B. Wells
Troy
Wim. Wells
Collinsville
Edwardsville
Henry Wells
Prol Kan
George Wells
Fast St. Louis
Thenwis Wells
Clinton
Sarah Murphy
Wiehira
Kon
Mes Chementis
Collins
Road Gets Franchise for Interurban Line in Collinsville
Preliminary work on the St. Louis & Eastern Traction Company continues after Collinsville grants a franchise for Clay street. Efforts to secure Morrison avenue failed before property owners along Clay street agreed, paving the way for a route from Collinsville to Highland with Highland council expected to grant next meeting. Promoters anticipate connecting Madison and Bond counties as right of way progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis & Eastern Traction Company
Collinsville
Chay Street
Morrison Avenue
Comyproy
Granite City
Edwardsville
Troy
Coinsville
Asether
Guy Kavedler
Collinsvill
Messrs
Kneedler
Thomas
Highland
Highland Council
Madison
Bond Counties
King's New Life Pills touted as remedy for women
The advertisement claims millions would vote for Dr. King's New Life Pills as the true remedy for women, promising relief from dullness, backache, headaches, constipation, colds, appetite loss, and overall toning. It mentions a location at 252 S Kingston and notes reduced prices on ladies' hats and children's hats at Miss Adella Braun's shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S. Kingston
Adella Braun
Halloween masquerade and social notes in Highland
The column records Mrs James T Purviances Halloween party a masquerade with pumpkins jack o lanterns and fortunes drawn from a large iron pot Supervisor George Lijebler spoke about his candidacy for county treasurer Braners Hill hosted a Halloween masquerade with Ella Raber winning best costume and Mr and Mrs Win Heck hosting guests Elizabeth Many announces her daughter Theresa to William Koecker in a country wedding at 6 pm tomorrow reception to follow Roy Lewis and Myrtle Lewis hosted a basketball party for the high school team with games and refreshments
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Purviance
Wrinds
George Lijebler
Neosha Cornell
Dewree
Pocahontas
Hiv Sori
Hallowen Ae Braner
Belcher
Ella Raber
Moe Comienwl
Win. Heck
Glen Ciproa
Elizabeth Many
Mise Theresa
William Co Koecker
Prire
Henry Givsaking
Roy Lewis
Myrtle
Guanes
Local Visitors and Texas? No clear headline
Personal paragraphs list residents and visitors from St Louis Edwardsville Collinsville Greenup Murphysboro and Edwardsville. Names include Elias Burk Jr George Ricehur James Byston Ed Peters Louis Rissi Nancy Donoho Clara Struckhoff Lois and Gretchen Grimm. The fragmentary notes show cross town visits and kinfolk gatherings from the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Burk, Jr
St. Louis
George
Ricehur
James Byston
James
Wayguoin
Murphysboro
Ed Peters
Greenup
B. W. Jarvis
Louis Rissi
Collinsville
L. FP. Rissi
Nancy C. Donoho
Edwardsville
Clara Struckhoff
Lois
Gretchen Grimm
Staunton Visitors and Local Guests Chronicle
Staunton residents hosted relatives and friends during the week. Guests included Miss Bessie Boston, Mr and Mrs Charles W Hoenig of St Louis, Mrs Fedward Ward of Collinsville, and others visiting local families. Several residents traveled from Edwardsville and St Louis, with reports of illness and travels, plus social calls at the Wurtz and McAdoo households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Warts
Louis Martang
Henry Blixen
Edwardsville
WJ. Ordbauer
Lr. B. M. Uferrin
Elmer Scbavider
F. Tilley City
Troy
Greenville
Thomas G. Jarvis
East St. Louis
Tom
Richard Beltz
Troy ‘Oxy
St. Louis
Warren
St Louis
Mer
Max Lovey
Troy 7O Get A Noon Train
A historical notice explains timetable changes for Troy and St Louis trains. No. 25 will not stop. No. 24 eastbound will be scheduled. Adjustments consider stopping No. 35 westbound and delaying No. 39 morning accommodation. The timetable remains subject to final decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oly Faye Wote
Tsar
Jo Uoot Reike
St Louis
Troy
St. Louis
Pray
Among Church and Society in Highland County
The W. C G T UL will meet Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Thomas Naylor’s home. Tray M. E. church votes total 1,900 in a Highland state contest. Ladies Aids meet with Mrs. Davy next Thursday at 2 PM. Mercy Workers plan a Christmas Sale supper at the church on December 1 at 6 PM priced 25c. families with more than two children have special rates. admission to the sale is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CG. T. UL
West
Evans Gets Eighteen Years for Oklahoma Killing
Obbies Evans formerly of Troy and son of Mrs Jeremiah Carroll was found guilty for a fatal boundary fence dispute killing a man in Oklahoma. He received an 18 year penitentiary sentence after a knife and gun battle with a neighbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obbies Evans
Troy
Jeremiah Carroll
Oklahomia
Evans
Madison County Grand Jury Returns Indictments and Trials
The October term grand jury completed work, inspecting jail and poor farm, returning about sixty true bills including liquor offenses. Caseload includes burglaries, larcenies, robberies, perjury, burglary trials, and several civil matters. Continuous docket items feature divorces, assumpsits, trespass, and noted circuit court cases with dismissals and settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Joen Burton
George W. Smith
Silas Hicks
Jack Loneford
Sidney Jenkins
Bill Brown
Edward Eberling
Was Audt
Walter Ferguson
Mat Raley
Steve Morrell
Wmn
Lawston
Pasko Hulaca
Ernest Lingren
Barbara Matlacek
Jos. Knight
Harry Hutchinson
James McKernin
Caray Coal Mining Co
Frank Atlin
Joseph Golener
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D. B. Wells
J.K. Meeker
G. M. Frieslant
Peterman Bros
J. KE. Meeker
CG. M. Feiesluand
RE. L
Lowry
Gall
Goon
Tee
Ation
ST. Louis & Eastern CO
Vircuit Court
Circuit Court
Carl Alfieird
Consolidated Coal Co
John Hauk
American Car and Foundry Co
Charles Frei
City of
Granite
Witt
George Bilgen
Donk Bros. Coal and Cake Co
McOti
Col. McCatbe
Clifford Edrington
Trome Nutt
de Fendant
Bo Laurent Va
Louis & Northeastern Ry
Esc
Draper
A. J. Hauskins Et al
Assumpsi
Chiarles Frei Va
Neutional Enameling and Stamping Co
Cise
W. E. Hancock
L. P
Carl Engelke
Mwenry
Walke
Joshia Arbuckle
Ben Miner
John Leswich
Henganys
Molend
Iim
Leroy Navhan
Lareeny
State Reformatory
George Jackon
Wins Hiu Gehen
Nolle
Erovst H .Bloomker
Pontiac
Chaste
Anton Verbie
Kuie Yorbie
Yorbie
Seni Tentiary
Va. James
Watson
Appet
Charles Rebmie
Mary
Anna Walanos
Atalawahinos
Fredrick Priesmeyer
Wari
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