Illinois plans history survey for centennial
History of Illinois plans were submitted to the Illinois Centennial Commission in Springfield. Dr Otto L Schmidt of Chicago president of the State Historical Society and Prof E B Greene of the University of Illinois presented the proposal after weeks of work. The history is tied to the 1918 centennial celebration marking statehood. Faculty from the State University have contributed years to the survey.
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State of Illinois
Illinois Centennial Commission
Springfield
Otto L. Schmidt
Chicago
The
State Historical Society
E. B. Greene
University of Illinois
State University
Thanksgiving and local notes wrap up town affairs
Thanksgiving next Thursday and local tidbits fill the page. Burns about cigars, monuments, and rust removal. postmaster L. Martin takes charge at Mulberry Grove. Farmers meet at New Athens with O’Fallon chosen for next gathering. A Bay horse stolen from Collinsville. Edwardsville’s Leland to switch to European plan. Civic League plans a Monday session at the Presbyterian basement. Turkeys weighed 64 pounds total price 17c lb, money earned 112.88 in Highland. Burglary hits Edwardsville. clothing and champagne stolen. Bond county Old Ripley voters to decide 10000 bonds for bridges next Tuesday. Chicago Store opens in Hampe building.
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St. Clair
Edwardsville
Civic League
Presbyterian Church
Adolph Ludwig
Highland
Among Church and Society
A cluster of local church notices. Next Wednesday at 7 30 p m the monthly union prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church. Also a Ladies Aid Society meeting at Mrs Kingston s. Rev Yost preaches at M E church Sunday morning and evening with themes The Blessings of the Sanctuary and Blindness. Choir practice Tuesday for the union Thanksgiving service. German Evangelical memorial service Sunday morning by Rev Holz with choir. Holz to preach Thanksgiving sermon next Thursday at 10 o clock. A union Thanksgiving service at the Baptist church next Thursday at 10. Proclamations by President Wilson and Governor Dunne read. An urgent invitation for all to attend.
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Presbyterian Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E
Martin Holz
Holz
the Baptist
Clark Yost
M.E
Ee Brown
Presbiterian
Wilson
Dunne
Openings and misfortunes across town noted in issue
Miss Delia Schultze hired as sales lady at the new store opening announced elsewhere. Mrs Dora Michael learned from her daughter Mrs Lafayette Fields in Vandalia Mo that the family lost their home and belongings in a recent fire, an near miss for a child. Fields relocated here to a farm near Vandalia two months ago. Relay depot at East St Louis undergoes extensive improvements to be completed around November 27. A new subway, four entrances, and 348 feet of track will ease crossing. Depot upgrades include 45 large electric lights, boosting size and capacity at an estimated cost near $100,000.
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Lemit
Christopher
Delia Schultze
Dora Michael
Lafayette Fields
Vandalia
Fields
East St. Louis
Pennsyl vania system urges limit trespassing on railroads
The pamphlet cites H R Newbern stating 54,541 rail deaths last year with trespassers making up more than half. It argues 91.2 percent of 192 542 deaths in 23 years were not due to train faults. A school class on trespassing is shown. Vandalia line winter schedule changes to begin November 30 with several eastbound train times adjusted. Local traffic changes to be announced next week.
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Pennsylvania System
H. R. Newbern
Road
Pennsylvania
Vandalia Line
St. Louis
Station placement sparks traveler’s ire after long trek
A weary traveler disembarks at the wrong stop after the brakeman signals Hill Crest. He trudges three miles to town, complains to the ticket agent who explains the station’s proximity and naming quirk, citing convenience as the reason.
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Hillcrest
Personal and News Items Noted by Our Corps of Correspondents
Mrs. John Hill of St Louis visited St Jacob on Saturday. Mrs Effie Blume of Pocahontas visited St Jacob Monday. Harold Baer from Highland visited home folks Sunday. Dr Faires and Albert Ganamann were Collinsville visitors last Saturday. E M Herrin of Edwardsville Sundayed with John Oldenkamp and family. Charles Bernhardt from Chicago visited August Gaffner and family. Bertha Frey and Cleda Buehlmann visited St Louis Monday. Gus Sutter recently visited the National Stock Yards in East St Louis. Leland Smith from Jennings Mo called on relatives last week. W Kamm and Misgenez Moser from Highland were Sunday guests of J J Gaffner. Mrs BR A Buchmann of Mariesa attended the flower show with relatives. Rhein sisters will give a musical at Highland Saturday. many St Jacob folks will attend. J J Gaffner and son and John Aebischer, J F Noll and family, and Fred Potthast group visited St Louis Thursday. Noll and family spent Sunday with Greenville visitors. The Chrysanthemum Show by the German Evangelical church was a success with large attendance from nearby towns. In drawings, Mrs Carl Maier of Highland won satin quilt, Mrs Cansmann baby hood, Louis Frey baby bib.
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John Hill
St. Louis
St. Jacob
Effie Blume
Pocahontas
Harold Baer
Highland
Faires
Albert Ganamann
Collinsville
E. M. Herrin
Edwardsville
John Oldenkamp
Charles Bernhardt
Chicago
August Gaffner
Bertha Frey
Cleda Buehlmann
Gus Sutter
National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
Leland Smith
Jennings, Mo
W. Kamm
Misgenez Moser
J. J. Gafifner
BR. A. Buchmann
Rhein Sisters
J. J. Gafifmer
John Aebischer
J. F. Noll
Fred Potthast
Greenville
Fred J. Noll
Jvangelical Church
Carl Maier
Cansmann
Louis Frey
Monday visitors from New Douglas and Highland scene
Leo Wittmer visited New Douglas on Monday. Mrs Henry Grotefendt and son were Highland visitors. E N Michael was a recent county capital visitor. Gleason stayed with St. Louis relatives Sunday and Monday. Eliza Hediger came from Highland last Friday. Edna and Minnie Brandes stayed with St. Louis relatives. Edwin Kruse and sister Carrie called on Marine friends. Beckman and sister Elizabeth Tontz from Alhambra were Marine visitors. Brizius, Gramann and Gericke came from St. Louis to spend Sunday with relatives. Hoffmanns from Highland visited Henry Hettel's home. Elizabeth Frey goes to Clinton to live with daughter Walter Hoyer. Mary Zimmermann returned from Sorento with brother Chris Zimmermann and friends. Highland youths at flower show included many names.
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Leo Wittmer
New Douglas
Henry Grotefendt
Highland
E. N. Michael
Gleason
St. Louis
Eliza Hediger
Edna
Minnie Brandes
Edwin Kruse
Carrie
Elizabeth Frey
Clinton
Walter Hoyer
Mary Zimmermann
Chris
Zimmermann
Sorento
Minnie Koch
Ida Freuler
Josephine Marti
Stella
Alma Forster
Irma Hechzer
Matilda
Louise Ambueh
In loving remembrance of Henry Samuel departed 1912
In loving remembrance of our dear father and grandfather Henry Samuel who departed this life at Troy Illinois on November 20 1912 In the graveyard sleeping where the flowers gently wave lies the one we loved so dearly You will never be forgotten Never shall your memory fade Loving thoughts will always linger round the grave where you are laid Sadly missed by children and grandchildren
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Henry Samuel
Troy
Illinois
Humble Bantam Man Heals Foot Wound With Arnica Salve
H D Ely of Bantam Ohio suffered a four year ulcer on his foot. Doctors urged amputation but he refused and used Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a last resort. He wrote that his foot was completely cured. The ad touts the salve as best for burns cuts bruises and eczema urging readers to buy a box for 28 cents.
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H. D. Ely
Bantam, O
Bucklen
H.R. Huffendick
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History OF
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Globe-Democrat
Republic
Times of Star
Daniel Peterman
Our
Baldwin Fine
Victor Records
Carl
Hear
Leidel
Troy House Furnishing Co
Highland Marble Works
Huffendick’s
T. L. Martin
Mulberry Grove
Angs
Cow Ap
Robert ‘Holliday
Martin Arth
Mary Isenberg
B. B. Jarvis
East End
B. W. Jarvis
P. M. Davidson
L.W. Sandles
Victor J. Traves
Stray
Milton Allen
Ladica
Southern Illinois Milk Producers’ Association
Central Hall
Wm. S. Weber
George P. Loyet
Wm. Weber
Edwin Zenk
George Dollinger
Weber
Fred James
Riebold
Madison
Mary K. Ribbold
John B. Coppinger
Campbell
Fred’ Campbell
Jaibe
K. D
Emiline
Hiles & Simpson
LEGAL
William Norbury
County
Emma Norbury
Springer & Buckley
Gott
Yuede & Probst Com. Co
Yuede & Probst Commission
North Third St
ST. Louis, MO
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