City Sidewalk Contention After Letting of Gravitoid Contract
The Sidewalk Board let a pavement contract to W. E. Swink of the Southwestern Granitord Co. for 25 cents a foot, stirring contention as property owners oppose grade changes and threaten court action. Swink continues work while Hindmarch and opponents seek resolution, raising questions about proper procedure under the Sidewalk Act and whether officials acted within ordinance.
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Hfe
W. £. Swink
Southwestern Granitord Company of
St. Louis
Swink
Hindmarch
Native Indiana woman remembered in Troy obit
Mrs Mahettable McMakin born in Indiana on May 5 1830 moved with family to Bend county later to Troy many years and died recently. Maiden Snodgrass married 1844 to John James McMakin and had nine children six living. Survivors include Mary Wilkinson Jules G McMakin and Mrs Wm Atherton with nine grandchildren and many friends.
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Mahettable McMakin
Indiana
Bend County
Missouri
Troy
McMukin
Almira
Marion Kinney
Ida
Wim. Collins
Mary Wilkinson
Valley Park
Julius G. McMakin
Chicago
Wm. Atherton
Payday dispute over new system at local company
Pay day for Dunk Bros Coal & Coke employees drew mixed reaction as a proposed payroll change to checks met opposition. A special local union meeting was held last night to consider the change and sentiment leaned against the plan.
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Dunk Bros, Coal & Coke Ca
minggs/ JA
Miners Face Pay in Script as Cash Shortage Widens
The company plans 60 percent in cash and the rest in script, triggering mixed reactions among local businessmen and miners. Checks are drawn on Third National Bank of St Louis, with clearance restrictions. United Mine Workers issued a circular explaining money shortages and operators’ payment limits. Some locals resist, others accept, and trade could suffer until money tightness eases. Vandalia Line workers receive payment though funds remain scarce locally.
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Ubvir
St Louis
United Mine Workers
Focal
Wits
Elliott
Laround
Death of Aged Resident in Troy and Obituary Details
Anna Werschsmith, 77, longtime Trey resident, died Sunday at her son Joseph Rieder’s home. Funeral Wednesday at St Jerome's Church, burial in Troy cemetery. Surviving children include Al Mouri, August, Joseph, George, and Mary Kurth. 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Also notes death of Mrs. Joseph at O'Fallon, age 81. Funeral in O'Ballon.
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Anna Werschsmith
Trey
Joseph Rieder
St. Jerome's Catholic Church
Father A. Weinecke
Troy
George Rieder
J. W. ‘Yinssler
Belleville
Fred Harenist
Highland
Nicholas Dilly
St. Touis
Prank Rieder
Lebanon
Schwende
Maulbuhrp
Wttenheim
Baden
Germany
Itady
IHS
America
Williamsburg
N.Y
St Clair Lounty
Prench
Junti
Mint
Mir
John Wf Werschaeith
Kuwardsville
Mt. Olive
Wersehmith
Anna Bive Joseph
Alfred S
Esmwarekk
D. Joseph
Bennet Joseph
O' Filion Iast
Ersenheim
Rheinpfalz
Sebastian Joseph
Joseph
St. Clair County
O'Ballon
Madison county votes defeat new court house plan
In a special election Madison County voters defeated the proposed new courthouse in Edwardsville by a 1763 plurality. Edwardsville township and Chouteau township backed the measure, but nearly all other precincts went against it. The plan included a 20 cent tax per $100 valuation for five years to raise about $150,000 for a courthouse. Total election cost was about $3,560. Social notes follow with local gatherings and upcoming events across Collinsville, Edwardsville, and surrounding areas.
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Madison County
Edwardsville
Chouteau Township
Venice Township
Yeas
Mays
Lin Abe
Court House
Diverse Social Visits Across Town and County Weekend
Residents traded visits with relatives in Mogadhay and Collinsville while hosting guests from St. Joseph, Madison, and nearby towns. Many couples toured cities, visited kin in Triplett and Edwirdsy, and planned potential relocations to Meers or New Dallas. A local figure known as Josh from Shelbyville made a noted appearance during the weekend.
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Tohbs
Strnckhead
Mary
Thurwardsville
Baward May
Mogadhay
Penri Courtney
Patti Campbell
Tenia Tarvise
Wrday Trust
Malwaral Helisti
Collins
Emma Roseh
Plency
Collinsville
John Riebold
Morriss
Alexander Joseph
Triplett
A. P. Wolf
Carrie
Henry Baird
Wawardeville
W. W. Jarvis
B. J. Bennett
M Bertha
Mendon
Troy
L. P. Weigel
New Dallas
M. L. Helmich
Wetzel
John Dierking
St. Louis Thana
August Dierking
Wmn
Fischer
Lyous
Josh
Shelbyville
Larkin
Young Man Electrocuted at Wieblaid Electric Plant
A 17 year old Milton Mituiachinn was electrocuted at the electric light plant in Wieblaid late Dhursidiey eveing after machinery started. Body found near switchboard with burn to right hand. investigators suspect a slip touching exposed switch. Recovery details include burns and a deep wound to the palm. cause remains under inquiry. The incident follows plant operations and reports of workers at the scene.
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Milton Mituiachinn
Wieblaid
Dhursidiey
Mir P. Bauman
Incorporation filing and court docket highlights from county records
The county recorder shows incorporation papers filed for a Highland firm named Feed and Sales Stockes, with 100 shares at 109 each and named holders including Meank Zoik John and Dr Wm Michael. The docket lists numerous criminal and civil actions with outcomes such as judgments, divorces, foreclosures, and sentences across varied cases.
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Arzinl
Raetk & Us Mpuny
Saies Stoebes
Mighland
County Recorder
STEN
General
Ford
John
Wm. Michael
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Wm. G. Martin
Thomas Chapman
Peter Scott
W. J. Blackett
Rochard May
Win. Norbury
John Belcher
Charles Voelker
Palmer Warrd
Albert Ward
Leon Story
Beaner Building
Poe Theotes Orschestran
Euwardsville
Rheder's Opera House
Neosha Council No
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Thomas Orchestra
J. R Vangundy
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Win. Hampe
August Steinhage
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EB. M. Herrin
St. Jacol
William Schultze, Sr
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Madison
J. Dreuey Jarvis
J. Sehpaurat
Bostervary
Fo O A. Dawson
Miss Laurie
Charles Goette
Miltom Wmrtaneaien
Highblood Light Plant
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Westfield
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Nhe Homie Folks
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Manton Davis
Max Carp
Sweetser Lumber Co
J. EB. Callins
Benj. Schwarty Et al
Canteen Hunting and Fishing Club
Theresa Miller
Henry Miller
Chicago & Alton Ry. Co
SW. Wilson
R. J. Brown
Ve. Coe Alr
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Camond Beall, Jr
Chancery
Rod, Brown
J.P. Mayberry
Palace Store Co
T. L. Good
Ida M. Good
May A. Good
Ida Adden
H. EB. Adden
Migabeth Daniels
Dominik VerceHingg Et al
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Redar Green
Inari Ro Bronson
Chester
Dieid Qvereh
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