Democratic Victory and Electoral Totals Reported
Latest statewide and national returns show a Democratic victory with 426 to 442 electoral votes forecast for the winner, Roosevelt/ Wilson totals shifting as new precincts are tallied. Illinois results indicate Durine wins governor by about 90,000. Republicans drop seats in Congress and the state legislature heads toward a Democratic majority with possible deadlock over a U.S. senator.
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United States
Wilwan
Taft
Roosevelt
California
Wyoming
Ravncvelt
Wilson
Thie
Edward F. Durine
Povernor
Charles G. Deneen
Rink BH
Fook
Csonon
McKinley
Foss
Congress
Prevent
Illinois
Democrata
Socialista
Deneen
Wm. Lorimer
Acit
William N. Haltz
Wm. A.rodenberg
Baltz
Madison County
St. Clair
Bond
Mourov
Washington
Beltz
Madison ‘County
Hoden
Dunne
B.A. Garesche
Democratic Ticket Sweeps Madison County Election
The entire Democratic ticket won in Madison County by large margins. Vote tallies show Madison Yead and other candidates leading, with margins ranging from substantial to sizable across precincts. The recap lists Democratic and Republican tallies and notes strong Democratic support in the county.
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Madison
Garveche
Dickman
Flagg
Troy Boy Up in Alaska
Dr J J Brown reports from Alaska that his son Dr Bruce J Brown has been transferred to Nulato a Yukon river trading point near mining centers. He serves as physician and surgeon for the mission and a military surgeon with Us 8 soldiers. Equipment for a hospital is being installed and he expects a furlough visit to Estates and Troy next spring. Judge Edward Lane Dead.
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J. J. Brown
Bruce J. Brown
Alaska
Brown
Nulato
Almaka
Yukon River
Nulito Bows
Troy
William Baird Civil War veteran dies at 78
William Baird, a longtime Troy resident and Madison County native born December 25, 1833, died last Saturday at 7:45 a.m. after eleven weeks bedridden. Survived by his widow Sallic A. Minter and three daughters, two sons died early. seven grandchildren. He served in the Ninth Illinois, wounded at Fort Donelson and Shiloh, and mustered out in 1864. Funeral at home led by Rev H F Smith, burial in Watt cemetery.
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William Baird
Troy
Elece
H. F. Smith
The
August Droll
Mamie E. Bryant
City
B. Watt
Collinsvill
Baird
Tray
Donnellton
Shiloh
Springfield
Samuel Reid
Edwardsville
W. W. Jarvis
Mr. Baird
Effingham
John Baird
John Morriss
Cullinsvide
Martha Gillett
Centralia
Getbel
Milk Shippers Organize In Edwardsville Formation
The Southern Illinois Bulk Pro Queers Association organized at Edwardsville with 290 members. An all day meeting outlined future plans to secure fair milk prices and protect members from past injustices. About 5,000 cans daily move from Madison County to St Louis without contracts. Officers elected include Fred Henke president and Cyrus Love secretary.
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Southern
C. H. Reithmeier
Edwardsville
Cyrus Love
Worden
C. Bardvlacher
Frank Rule
St. Jacob
Lee
Turney
Moro
Wm. Priedhoff
Pin
Flagged Train Heroic Save Noted In Ohio Incident
An Ohio man flagged a train to avert a wreck and save lives before authorities arrived. The report contrasts this action with a prior tale of H. T. Alston from Rajeiah N. C. claiming Electric Bitters cured his stomach and kidney ailments, though the account reflects a dubious medical claim.
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Ohio
H. T. Alston
Rajeiah
N. C
Among Churches Special Temperance Service Observed
Dr B J Brown pastor of the Presbyterian church announces a special message to churchgoers at Sunday morning service. Instead of the regular evening service a gospel temperance greeting will be held at 7 o'clock under the W C U in observance of World Temperance Sunday. Several short addresses and music are planned. The union meeting invites all for a great carry. The Merry Workers Society of the Presbyterian will meet Monday at 2 30 at Mrs H A Cunedy home to discuss important business with full attendance expected. Miss Helen M Hill of Smithboro spoke at the church Sunday morning about the Old Olles Home.
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B. J. Brown
Presbyterian Church
Chi Ehureh
Great Cary
Merry Workers’ Society of the Presbyterian
H. A. Cunedy
Helen M. Hill
Smithboro
Smithbo'o
Tie 1. Ehurch
Schoos
Troyood Ronde Associatial Plans Nat Cumberland Good Roads Convention
Members of the Troyood Ronde Associatial met at the University of Wisconsin Wall Monday to plan the National Cumberland Good Roads Association convention set for November 21. Two venue options, St Paul’s Auditorium and Hieder’s Opera House, were offered. opera house won by vote. A. N. Johnson Springfield state highway engineer agreed to address the meeting. The group seeks funds to cover convention expenses and anticipates a well attended event barring bad weather. The next local meeting is scheduled for Monday evening with all citizens invited.
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Troyood Ronde Associatial
National Cumberland Good Roads Association
U. of
W. A. Wall
St. Paul's Auditorium
Hieder
Ling
A. N. Johnson
Springfield
Convent Linn
Troy
Dog Alarm Sparks Fire at Italian Miner Household
Angelo Menillo woke to his dog’s alarm bark and found his house on fire on the W. J. Gebauer property. Neighbors helped with water until the flames were out with minimal damage. He plans to calm the dog while noting the rescuer role of the faithful guardian.
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Angelo Menillo
Bhenills
Angelo
Menillo
W. J. Gebauer
John Burk Dies in Ohio at About 79
John Burk, elder brother of Eling and Christian Burk, died last Friday in Waypekonets Ohio at about age 79. A message reached Troy on Saturday informing relatives of the death and Christian Burk left for Wapakaneta to attend the funeral.
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John Burk
Eling
Cchristian Burk
Waypekonets
Ohio
Troy
Burk
Christian Burk
Wapakaneta
Waa
Ax J
Social News Notes From Troy Area Events
Mr and Mrs George Gerstenecker hosted a pleasant surprise party at their country home southwest of Troy with music, songs, merriment and refreshments. Guests included Edgar Tloyd, Wilbur Edwarde, James Gerstenecker and families, Emil Haury and son, Henry Hall and daughter, and numerous others. Also reported were a west end gathering at Mr and Mrs Wm Lewis with a noble lunch, and social activities featuring games and a party hosted by Miss Sreny Lilys with many friends. Mrs Martha Grieve hosted Ladies Aid Society members at her home with an elegant dinner and social time.
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Bira
George Gerstenecker
Nouthwest
Troy
Mra
Edgar Tloyd
Wilbur Edwarde
James Gerstenecker
Emil Haury
Wiliam
Henry Hall
Gladys
Nelie Morriga
Grace
Gladys Lumen
Marley Lloyd
Myrtle
Clara
Mary
Veancea Harris
Ora Edward
Grace Merry
Arthur Kimberlin
Wilbur Morriss
Gerke
Joseph Lumen
Lee Morrias
Guy
Ben Harris
Martha Grieve
Ladies? Aid Society
M. E. Church
J. RB
Nickerson
Wild
W.U
Gaius
B. FP
Cramer
L W
Sandles
N. C. Donoho
Personal Paragraphs From Mt. Carroll Area Visited by Relatives
Mrs W F L Peter is visiting relatives in Bt Conis Montor Porter a St Louis business visitor Tuesday. Mrs Jobo Grunoun visited relatives in Collinsville Saturday. Pod Cranvy called on relatives at a Collingville vacation seat Mrs B O Cramer was among visitors to St Louis Friday. 8 C Donoho of Edwardeville is a guest of relatives. Me and Mrs Wom Preston visited relatives at Vandalla Sunday. Paul Gerling and sister Milas Lena were among city goers last Friday. AVis was a county seat visitor Wednesday on business. Sour Mrs Win Lewis and daughter Miss Myrtie were visitors to St Louis last Saturday. Leary Higgin was from St Louis visiting his mother Mrs Winn last week. Collins Mr and Mrs Adolph Meyer were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Roge at Pocsbontas. Mrs Thomas Hig tins of Collinsville was a visitor Friday. Mrs John Kelly Herman Schosidt formerly resident over Edwardsville yesterday calling on friends. Miss Catherine Jones spent Sunday in St Louis visiting her mother. Miss Anna Lincoln of Collinaville was a guest of Miss Elizabeth Scott last week. Mrs Ignatina Riggin and daughter Minnie are guests at Bloomington this week. Miss Elle McIntyre of Madison spent days in Troy visiting Miss Norma Snodgrass. James Boston Jr returned Monday from Gillespie after weeks with home folks. Mr and Mrs Hayes Pierpont and children were from Ldgevent Sunday, guests of Mrs Sarah OConnor. Mr and Mrs Frank Mano and children were from Collinsville Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Henry Hopke. Mr and Mrs Clarence Andereg of near St Jacob were guests Saturday of the latter's mother Mrs Kat
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Peter
Conis
Montor Porter
St. Louis
Jobo Grunoun
Collinsville
Cranvy
Collingvile Dacerday
B. OF
Cramer
Hriday
St. Louira
C. Donoho
Edwardeville
Local Family Notes and Holiday Visits Reported
Mrs Mary Morgan widow of the late Joho Morgan and several children will stay here indefinitely on a visit. Sidney Jarvis an inmate at Danville Soldiers Home came down last week to visit relatives and friends and remained after the election. Mr and Mrs John MeoMul daughter Loretta were guests of Mr Joseph Stephenson and friends last Friday. Mrs Edward Copley and Copley of Glenview were guests of Mr and Mrs James Worainen last holiday for a golden wedding anniversary Celebrate.
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Mary Morgan
Jamce Worainen
Shooting at Collinsville shocks town police chief wounded
A chaotic Tuesday night in Collinsville left Jule Blake former police chief severely wounded by Patrolman Watt. Reports say the incident occurred during Democratic victory celebrations as police intervened. Officer Seebode was struck, Watt fired after Blake wounded. Watt was arrested then released. Blake not fatally injured, headed toward recovery amid local hostility toward the city administration.
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Jule Blake
Collinsville
Patrolmaq FE
B. Watt
Apptara
Regotta
Blake
Woehen Tande
Seebode
Wait
Ricky
Harrison Hospital
Watt
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