Robber Foiled in Collinsville Hold Up Attempt
In Collinsville last Saturday evening horseman Henry Cohn resisted a stranger who demanded surrender of his revolver. Cohn grabbed the gun and throttled the assailant as a bullet tore through the wall. The robber fled. three shots were fired after him with no hit. A companion, later captured, identified as Arthur Moore, was jailed after a preliminary hearing. The other participant remains at large. The pursuit extended through surrounding towns as authorities warned residents.
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Herry Cohn
Collinsville
Cohn
Colin
Peters
Hathesas
EPR
Guratenecker
Arthur
Col Idenville
Henry Cohn
Winsville
Moore
Agith
Blackie
Edwardsville
Lanham Succumbs in County Fourteen Years Remain
Lanham died Thursday at age 78 in the county jail after a long illness. His passing follows a period of illness and a prior sentence in the case. Funeral plans are pending and public notices provide details on arrangements.
Sidney Smith Passes Away After Horse Accident
Bidney SL. Smith a Marine township farmer died Sunday morning at 11 35 at his home near Marine after injuries from November 9 horse incident. Aged 49 years 3 months 1 day he leaves two sons Fred Louis and four daughters Nora Irene Edna and Alice, plus three brothers and one sister. Funeral Tuesday at 11 from the family residence Rev Paul Buchmueller officiated with Amity Camp 1724 MWA and Woodman pallbearers present. Burial in Hagler cemetery.
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Bidney SL. Smith
Marine Township
Marine
Mr. Smith
Paul Buchmueller
Hagler
Amity Camp No
M. W
Troy
Robert Holliday
Silas Shadwick
Edw. R. Deimling
Fred Schuler
Harry Cooper
Philip Stock
Woodman
Among Church and Society Highlights This Week
The Ladies' Ald Society of the M. E. church plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. G. W. C. Gates home. Rev. F. H. Mittendorf will deliver an English sermon tomorrow evening. Advent services will begin at St. Paul's Lutheran next Thursday at 7 30 and continue weekly until Christmas. The Presbyterian pastor Rev. B. L. Stuart will preach on specially chosen subjects tomorrow morning and evening. Heating stove sale offers 30 percent off with a large assortment from C. F. Stienhans.
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Ladies' Ald Society
M. E
G. W. C. Gates
F. H. Mittendorf
German Evangelical Church
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran’ Church
Presbyterian Church
B. L. Stuart
Social and Personal News Highlights at Local Events
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. BR. church hosted Maj. R. H. Hendershot and his son at Rieder's Opera House for a packed program filled with songs, readings, and performances by local talent. Also celebrated were multiple church weddings, masquerade ball prizes, and Thanksgiving celebrations featuring residents Frederick Blumberg Lydia Wilhelm Harry Brumworth Lydia Hoecker Joseph Brendle Anna Vandlaser and other local families.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
M. BR. Church
Maj
R. H. Hendershot
Rappahannock
Rieder
Opera House
Maj. Hendershot
R. Fr. Hendershot
Mesdame
Joseph Brendle
Anna Vandlaser
Staunton
St. Jerome’s Catholic Church
A. Weinbecke
Henry Brendel
Barbara Troffmann
Marine
Brendle
Germany
Troy
Bazaar Plans and Social Gatherings Across Troy
A Protestant church meeting in Troy outlined bazaars for next week while hosting a fruit shower for Mrs. B L Stuart. Social events included Theodore Gebauer’s birthday surprise and a large box social by the Epworth League at the Avis building with a crowded, lively program and auctions. Numerous local residents were noted as visiting or staying with relatives for Thanksgiving and weekends, including detours to St Louis, East St Louis, and nearby towns.
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Byterian Church
B.L. Stuart
Epworth League
Avis
Court House Items Circuit and Probate Courts
Circuit and Probate Courts report transfers and marriage licenses. A suit in equity was filed in federal court at Danville by East St. Louis & Suburban Electric Railway Co. against Belleville to restrain an ordinance fixing fares within Belleville. A plot of Lange's second addition to Maryville was filed by Bosomworth, Hubeny, Tomari, Stanek, and Kostyzak. Circuit court dispositions include foreclosure for Frank Kraft vs. Catherine Phayer, and Kunciter vs. Home Trade Coal Co. Chancery cases involve multiple divorces and partitions. Various criminal cases include assaults, forgery, and larceny with outcomes and sentences. Continued on last page.
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Danville
East St. Louis & Suburban Electric Railway Co
Belleville
Lange
Maryville
County Recorder
J. K. Bosomworth
Frank Hubeny
Charles Tomari
Samuel Stanek
P. Kostyzak
Frank Kraft
Catherine Phayer
Kunciter
Home Trade Coal Co
Vimuaia
Adolph Hulse
Nolle
Frank Cavin
Willis Dew
Finis E. Kartley
Fred Hoehn
Martin Royal
Archie Campbell
Aisgault
Addie Genzel
Louis Genzel
Martian Royal
Win. Weaver
Mary E. McCune
Thomas W. McCune
Decessed
FLW
Vogel
Filpene Laughlin
Eyters
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K Henry Cohn
Pata
St. Louis County
Colinsville
California
Plains
Lanham
Kit Carson
General Fremont
Captain Suter
Jack Hayes
Alton
County Board of Supervisors
Mr. Lanham
Madison County
Sidney Smith
C. F. Stienhans
Washington Star
Lester Samuel
J. C. Hendershot
Myrtle Lewis
W. R. Corps
Hendershot and Son
Tases
A. F. Seligman
Balfe
D. C. Hendershot
Miss Matulrday
Prim Selo
Wee Ee Bhick Ranald
Grace Davis
Reading
Martha Sims
Robert E. Lee
J. Luff
H. Hendershot
H. Mittendorf
Frederick Blumberg
Lydia Wilhelm
Henry Wilhelm
Elizabeth Gusewelle
Charles Blumberg
Hannah Wilhelm
Merrymiking
John Wilhelm
Henry Gusewelle
Prairietown
Stahlhut
Pin Osk
Braner
Neosho Council No. 34
Degree of Pocahontas
Sophia Schotemeyer
Lulu Schmidt
Topsy
Sam Davis, Jr
Charmillett
Highland
Harry Brumworth
Lydia Hoecker
Collinsville Township
Biite
Donkville
F. von Strohe
Collinsvile Lutheran Church
Isroom
Evnard Bruneworth
Troy Eriends
Thy Merry Workers of the
Theodore Gebauer
Helen
F. M. Wylie
Amd
Ammer Strong
St. Louis
John T. Conroy
Herrin
Theodore Wendler
Alfred
Joseph
Herr Joseph
O'Fallon
Frank Buettner
Cecil’ Collins
Lester Anderson
Lebanon Stantay
Willard
Raymond Rawson
Little Son
Pocahontas
D. W. Daniels
Greenville
PR. Linder
Maxie Berner Zenk
Must Ste .Louis
Ayul
Herman Schmidt
Robert Winkler
Sehenely
Tuxedo
Louis Berurmin
James P. Parviance
Mir
David Liewselleyn
Catherine
Collineville
Idell Bryant
Shurtleff College
Upper Alton
Remin
Charles Sherman
Ella Kloapper
Moriiy Wendler
Bertha Busse
Bec
Vandalia
Harry Langenberg
Geo. Ellenbans
Circuit and Probate
Circuit Court
Liemis
Laura Hydenl
Thomas D. Hyde
Kittie Harris
Leander Harris
Carrie Delaney
Bridget Delaney
Louden
H. H. Look
J. A. Krite
Minnie Kinder Koch
Edward Koch
Vetter's
al Joy
Naina
Davis
Sricihans
Scott Ars
Tal
Dekries
Thompson
Fist
Schoeck
Lewis
Jarvis Cramer
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