Barnsback Reunion Highlights Long Settlement History
A late nineteenth century immigrant's lineage was celebrated at a Barnsback reunion near Troy marking the 100th anniversary of George Frederick Julius Barnsback's settlement in Madison County. About fifty relatives gathered at Pred Barnsback’s home, with ceremonies, floral tributes, an illustrated history, and a two–column write‑up tracing the family’s roots from 1620 in Germany to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
George Frederick Julius D Barnsback
Pred Barnsback
W. W. Jarvis
F. W. Seele
Genevieve
Bessie
Barnsback
W. W. Barnsback
Edwardsville
George Frederick Julius Barshick
B. R. Burroughs
Barnaback
August Barnshback
Hoyerhausen
Germany
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Berens
Zellerfield
Bach
Goster
Wnian
Valentine Berens
Clausthal
Amirens Bach
Herensbach
Troy
St. Louis
Morehead
Missouri
Lost in a Great City incident shocks Ferguson
Mayor Chris Busse of Ferguson, Missouri, had his opinion shattered after an evening ride on a suburban car to a Ferguson home turned dangerous. He was invited to a party but fell into a street hole, injuring himself and prompting concern over town safety and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perryson
Troy
Holtz
Busse
Union Station
John Widkcus
Chris Busse
Ferguson
Mt. Louis
Ed 7 & Brother
Ferguson, Ube
Waa
Edlanber
South
Eid
Stearns Body Recovered From Cherry Mine Disaster
The body of J. W. Stearns, among Cherry mine victims, was recovered this week. He was swollen and burned in the explosion, hardly recognizable, and had been a cripple. Stearns lived in Troy until two months ago and was James Evans’s son-in-law, leaving a young wife and child. Relatives hoped he survived. Walter Monroe returned from Cherry to view the scene. A dispute over rebuilding the retaining wall at the red bridge involved Mr. Morriss and city officials, resolved by a new survey showing Morriss was correct. Mountain air failed to cure a longtime cough for Wm. Upchurch, who later died after using Dr. Kings New Discovery, praised for lung ailments. $0.50 and $1.00, trial bottle free, Kingston guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Stearns
Cherry Mine
Stearns
Troy
Donkining
James Evans
Walter Monroe
Roy
Cherry
Red
Mortiss
Wm. Upchurch
Glen Oak
Okla
Dr. King
Kingston
Leona Dunstan
St. Louis
Clara Strockhoff
Edwardsville
Lydia
Taboa Dornscif
Seligman
Ed Bertram
Collinsville
James T. Durviance
P.M
Frank Davidson
J. M. Davidson
Odin Prestay
Irene Strous
Leonard Herbst
Julins Schiller
Wim
Norbury
Leonsed Herbstard
East St. Louis
Gustave Daluege
Gillespie
James Scott
Gallwe
Dowk
Theo. Teaudletn
Lanis
Datter’s Parente
Wat. Uempe
David Morgan
Attemhines
Maynard Joseph
Collinto
Aunost
Mase Iman
Florence Uartuite
Bae Wardsville
Ernest
Louise
Alma Gehaner
Joseph Boecker
Benn Becker
St. Javob
George Dressel
UL Schwarz
Dorothy
Eddoardsville
Donoho
Henry W. Karle Arid
Lewis Hartung, Jr
Lena Wievrrs
Bawerdaville
W. d. Gebauer
Amter V. Strom
Wm. Heek
Glen Carlon
Manchester
J. W. Cook
Maud Cook
David Ray
Georgia
Upper Alton
Eillie Conrath
Belleville
Elizabeth Baker
Nuumber
Relati
Ore Viechel Sil Chitleen
Hichtoid
Louis Raber
Jacob Berger
Jacob Sebwoiui
Sadie Raber
Heleville
Bessie
Killing in Poultry by Dr Linder in Greenville
The Greenville Sun notes Dr W F B Linder, once a prominent local dentist, raised poultry and sold 23 Buff Plymouth Rocks to VT B Eliot of St Louis. It mentions a top cock bird earning $50 and promises more details in The Call.
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Greenvile Sun
WF. B. Linder
Tr. Linder
VT. B. Eliot
St. Louis
Buff
Plymouth Rocks
October Board Meeting Report From Principal Thurston
The Board of Education in Troy UL met November 5 1809 with all members present except President Morriss. The Finance committee approved teachers' salaries totaling 9250 for the principal and 27550 for staff, and authorized 2500 from general funds for the school library. George Derek was elected janitor by ballot. Thurston submitted October school statistics showing 125 male and 140 female students, 267 total enrollment, 20 days taught, and overall attendance around 226 over the period.
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Troy
Board of Education
Morriss
James Boston
C. M. Friesland
WM. Preston
H. &. Thurstan
Lulu Cressey
Mamie E. Bryant
Alice Collins
Ruth Davis
Adda Matthews
Patti Campbell
Alpha Hogan
Don
G. W. GC
Gates
Louis Schulta
H. G. Gerfen
George P. Simpson
George Deck
Hampe
Davis
Friesland
George Derek
Thurstel
FF. Thurston
H.C. Morriss
RK. L. Dawson
Death of Mrs. Anna Miller in Bethany noted
Relatives in Troy received a telegram announcing the death of Mrs. Anna Miller yesterday morning at Bethany. She was the third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Riebold and had suffered from dropsy. Funeral plans were not finalized. remains may be brought home for interment. Sisters Mrs. Morriga, Mrs. Davidson, and Miss Rose Riebold traveled to Bethany to arrange details. A separate notice promotes McClure's Magazine subscriptions in Troy.
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Anna Miller
Bethany
P.M. Davidson
Rose Riebold
Miller
Uhrig Husse
St. Louis
Job W. Garnet
J. Aislen
P. M. Davidson
F. J. Riebeld
Missouri
Ben Cartwright
Collinsville
Lena Werner
Gertrude
Troy
Jed Clare
Mast St. Louis
W. A. Crows Ual
Louise
Effingham County
Anthony Wehbrfrite
Hosi
Thanksgiving masquerade ball draws many guests
Social pages describe Braners ball on Wednesday hosted by Nooshi Council Degree of Pocahontas. Attendees from out of town crowded the hall, affecting dancing. Prizes went to Miss Caroline Bishy for a Spanish dancer costume and Mrs Shew, with others in varied outfits. Supper by Pocahontas members noted. event called financially and socially successful with many sends from nearby towns.
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Braner
Nooshi Council
Pocahontas
Johenson
Caroline Bishy
Shew
Robert Winter
Sel Morgan
Femt
Aliss
Theresa Setultze
The Call’s Tiny Weekly Cost Revealed
A historic notice shows The Call priced at under two cents weekly, highlighting affordable access. The small subscription reflects efforts to widen readership and sustain circulation across communities.
Court items outline hearings and circuit court cases
A December 6 session is set for the Woodriver Drainage Levy District report objections to Cantine Levee and Deattaige District before Judge Hillskottor. Various circuit court dispositions include judgments for plaintiffs in several actions, continuations, and a partition master’s recommendation, with commissioners appointed for the partition.
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Woodriver
Unul Levy
Cantine Levee
Deattaige
de E. Hillskottor
New Circuit Court Case for Jennie Cramer
Court records show Jennie Cramer facing divorce and complaint charges related to desertion in the new circuit court filing. The case outlines allegations of marital breakdown and related legal actions seeking relief.
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Jennie Cramer
Lo Cramer Divorer
Probate Proceedings list deceased claims and estate actions
Probate proceedings before Judge J E Hillskotter note August Miller and Thomas McLauithlin estates with claims allowed and balances shown. Inventories for Mike Koehler Berhardina Hoge and Julius Villaneaux filed. Behble conservator authorized to pay State. ward balance 766.99. Minor Henry Theis reports receipts 671.02, disbursements 27.21, remaining 643.81. others receive and discharge actions listed.
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J.E. Hillskotter
August Miller
Mike Koehler
Berhardina Hoge
Behble
Sylvia Behle
Julius Villaneaux
Thomas McLauithlin
Otte
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EF. J. Barnsback
H. F. Thurston
McClure's
McClures Magazine
Mast 24d Street
New York
Cit
Plager County Republican
Auburn
Cab
Woo Wo Jarvis
Afr
John 4. Woolory
Blue Canyon
Cali
Minnie Woodbury
LeRoy Cabkin
Geneora
Woodbury
Harry Rasmussen
Oakland
Galliway
Mrs. Kissmussen
New Orleans
Amnon Abel
AG. Sehoeck
St. Jacob Turners
Cora Alice McPherson
Judes J. E. Hills
Kottér
Camimnitte Tee
Asys
Moiday
Wo EL Badtey
Adee Louis Bermienter
Circuit Court
Charles Lynebys
Omphgehen
Wmn
Frick
Chessen
AL Price
Mast
Durban
Tri-City State Bank
KL Mc Ocashuid
Assit
Qilaintiff
S Doseph Uhejens
Thomas Watson
W. W. Porter
Rachael Guyton
T. J. Jones
de Eree
Partition
J. BF. Ditton
Nathan Charris
Wm Thompson
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