Electric road project gains momentum in Madison County
Madison County Interurban Railroad directors meet in Edwardsville to review progress and appoint a finance committee. A prospectus is in preparation and interest from Kinola Traction Company’s Wm. B. McKinley is noted. The route would connect Staunton Grantfork Highland St. Jacob Troy and Maryville with St. Louis via East St. Louis.
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Troy
Madison County Interurban Railway Company
Edwardsville
Silso
Wm. B. McKinley
Kinola Traction Company
Madison County Interurban Railroad Company
Joseph F. Long
John Gebtig
New Douglas
J. C.ammann
Eugene Schott
John Wilds
Highland
W. P. ‘Wall
Staunton
John Gardill
Grantfork
Rufus Pike
St. Jacob
I. W. Cook
W. W. Darvis
Maryville
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Tuesaday
Alton
Granite City
Mrs Eleanor Terry Dies at 72 in East St. Louis
Mrs Eleanor Terry widow of William Terry longtime Troy resident died Monday at her daughter Fred Pausch’s home 1807 College avenue East St. Louis after years of declining health largely from senility She was 72 years 3 months and 2 days old Funeral services were led by Rev Archibald at the Pausch home and burial occurred in Troy cemetery She was born August 7 1836 to Matthias and Harriet Handlen married November 29 1856 ten children were born with three surviving Edward Terry Maggie Pausch and Ella Trautman plus two sisters eight grandchildren listed. husband died about five years ago.
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Eleanor Terry
Squire William Terry
Troy
Fred Pausch
College Avenue
East St. Louis
Pausch
Archibald
Presbyterian Church
Troy Cemetery
Matthias
Harriet Handlen
Martha Winston
Terry
Collinsville
F. W. Braner
St. Louis
John Harrington
Marine
Phoebt Schmacker
Sam F. McKittrick
Ogle Wilkinson
Edwardaville
A. Mayer
R. C. Morriis
J. B. Marsey
Greenville
KF. W. Braner
Wm. J. Vetter Ant
Esther
P.M. Davidson
Henry Ballman
Tuscola
J. Y W. Stienbans
Thomas Millett
C. E. Krueger
Indianapolis
Elizabeth Handlen
HL. .B. Wolf
W. J. Beard
Charles Wilke
Emerson
Neb
Henry
Jesse L. Simpson
Bloomington
Weslyan University
August Beutel, Sr
John Schlichting
Franz J. Welte
Fredericka Arthur
Hospital Has A Busy Year At Granite City
The Granite City Lutheran Hospital Association met in Granite City with Trojans in attendance. Frederick Droegée and H. Fritz were elected directors to replace those who resigned. Officers remain led by Rev. A. Hi. Almetedt as president and Prof. C. E. Kel Jermann as vice president. The fiscal year report shows 608 admissions and 630 treated, 463 discharged well or spared, 184 improved, 8 deaths, 1802 operations, 39 short days, and 28,006 readings. The hospital continues its strong performance under Lutheran auspices.
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Granite City Lutheran Hospital Association
Granite City
Frederick Droegée
H. Fritz
A. Hi. Almatect
C. E. Kel Jermann
Martin Daib
H. von Groninger
Chris. Busse
Noythe
Granite City Hospital
Wonder
Misspelled Word Contest Wins by Arthur Peters
The Call ran ads over thirteen weeks with misspelled words and a one dollar prize for correct replies. Arthur Peters of Greenup won all three prizes for spotting every error, amid secrecy and claims of a shady setup.
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ALB. C's
Arthur Peters
Greenup
Eagle— Eagel
Astapal
Benefita
Troy Boy in Orient Yokohama 1908 dispatch
A radio-like diary from Carl, aboard a U.S. warship, recounts arrival in Yokohama on October 2, 1908, rough seas, gracious Japanese hospitality, travels to Tokyo, sights seen, and plans to depart Manila October 26, with reflections on culture and people. It notes ordinary life, jinriksha rides, and admiration for Japan amid wartime era talk.
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Yokohama
Japan
Manila
America
Tokyo
Carl
Pleasant surprise for Mrs Bohеленstich at 70th birthday
Social notes from the German Evangelical Frauenverein recount a surprise party at Mrs Elizabeth Bohlenenstich’s country home honoring her 70th birthday with sixteen guests. The piece also covers a well attended bazaar at Rieder’s opera house and announces an annual flower show at Turner hall. Personal paragraphs list visits and trips among residents of Edwardville and nearby towns, including St Louis and Indianapolis, with multiple social calls.
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Elizabeth Bohlenenstich
Frauenverein
German Evangelical Church
Rieder
Ladies of the
Evangelical Church of
Three Fires During Week Alarm Threw Town Into Chaos
A general alarm of fire caused panic around 7:30 PM Thursday as flames were spotted at the North End residence of Mrs. Mary Isenberg. Firefighters battled the blaze with some difficulty before bringing it under control.
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Mary Isenberg
Fire damages two buildings but near-misses save others
A summer kitchen was nearly destroyed by fire before a bucket brigade, the chemical engine, and the water engine halted its spread. Water supply from a deep well proved difficult. Meanwhile the Klein building on Main Street faced a basement blaze caused by a furnace, but a quick response limited damage to slight.
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Wm. Kimberlin
Wm. Baglin
Klein
Main Street
Among Church and Society in Troy Notices
Church and society items list upcoming meetings and services across local parishes. The German Evangelical Frauenverein and Mittendorf English services are noted, with the Mite Society event, Ladies Aid gathering, S J Jerome Catholic fair at Rieder's, and a revival by N D Sweeny aided by G H Hoffmire. The O Connor and Mone firm dissolves with Bono continuing The Eagle Bar.
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Troy Cemetery
Mite Society
E. S. Donoho
Frauenverein
German Evangelical Church
F. H. Mittendorf
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. F
G. W. G. Gates
G. H. Hoffmire
Winstanjey M. FE
East St. Louis
O'Connnor
Mind Your Business Jr King's New Life Pills Ad
A compact 19th century ad urges readers to take Jr King s New Life Pills to ward off biliousness malaria and jaundice. It notes 25c at Kingston s drug store and mentions Hendershot entertainment at Rieder s opera house on Wednesday evening November 25th.
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Jr. King
Kingston
Hendershot
Rieder
Opera House
Notice to Subscribers on Postoffice Payment Terms
Subscriptions overdue by a year are no longer mailable at the reduced rate. The Call discontinues sending papers when arrears reach one year and requests payment. Read the date opposite your name on the wrapper to avoid discontinuance by meeting the terms.
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Postoffice Department
Will of Jacob Spies Filed for Record in Edwardsville Court
Court house items report transfers and marriages as well as the will of the late Jacob Spies, former Marine resident, filed in Edwardsville county court. He names heirs Charles Spies J A Spies and others with Minnie R Spies to receive 2000 cash and land in Town plus an 800 burial fund. Executors J A Spies Louis Spies and Amelia Fahnestock to receive 25 each and one half of one percent of all monies. The will was witnessed by Fred Spies and Conrad Wiegmann and executed May 10 1905.
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Jacob Spies
Marine
Gracttinger
Iowa
Edwardsville
Charles Spies
J. A. Spies
Julia Richardson
Louisa Walier
Amelia K. Fahnestock
Bertha Kolb
Anna Carson
Minnie R. Spies
Spies
Louis Spies
Amelia Fahnestack
Fred Spies
Conrad Wiegmann
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Tri-Cities
Daughter
Lutheran Association
St. Louisa
Daniel Peterman
Orient
Carl Davis
Uncle Sam
U. S
Connecticut
Dr. King
Wa. Vy. Henry
Panama
C. F. &Tienbens
Circuit and Probate Courte
Barney McDonnell
Carl Skaer
Julius Bradfish
B. Osterman
Roy McCrey
Henry Steinmeyer
H. E. Hoffmann
Wm. Bode
Hamel
Albert Beck
Helvetia
George Esterlein
John Flath
Wm. J. Blackett
Jarvis
Joseph Schnurr
Lees
Valentine Diebert
Edward Hill
Moro
Henry Wisken
Ft. Russell
G. RR. Bilyeu
H. ©. Rosenthal
Henry Finke
Namcoki
Frank Schmidt
Pin Oak
Ed Eilers
John Putman
W. D. Hussong
J.T. Gordon
Charles Biekman
Venice
Ben Schlenker
Wm. Brown
Martin Anthis
Orvis Hyman
Woodriver
Grand Jury
Tis
Thomas C. Collins
Jennie” Wardney
Kudirdka
James Tisius
W. F. Evans
Jacksonville
Thomas Witsick
Lewis Marsgolier
Callinsville
Eugene Laughlin
Laughlin
Frank Calvin
Wm. Drew
Alton City Court
Madison County
Fred Fiegenbaum
R. D. W. Bolder
Circuit Court
Simus
Seyka
Meehan
Goldberg
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Brown & Brown
Burke Et al
Trover
East St. Louis & New Athens Brewing Co
Maceisch
Aasumpait
Geller, Ward & Hamner Hardware Co
Hoeltmenn
Assimpeit
Minnie Thomas
Administratrie Ve. Armstrong Quarry, Co
Perekovich Va
Amertenmy Car and Feandry Co
Angdél City Water Co
Rust Bt
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