Business Men Plan Big Banquet Next Wednesday
The Business Men's Association held its annual meeting in the Droll building with a fair turnout. Officers for the year were elected led by A F Seligman as president and P M Davidson as first vice president. a banquet is planned for December 4 at Droil's hall with members and wives invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men’s Association
Droll
A. F. Seligman
August Droll
Edw. H. Klein
Charles Seligman
M. F. Auwarter
P. M. Davidson
A. R. Snodgrass
Droil's
Memphis
Riebold & Co
Association
Promoter Sues for Damages Over Coal Right Deal
Albert J. Davis a St Louis promoter filed suit in that city against Wm Struthers for 150000 damages over a coal rights deal on 8000 acres in the county. Davis says he formed a syndicate to buy Struthers options, but the land proved less valuable than claimed, wrecking the deal and harming his reputation. He also says he lost time and money organizing the syndicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Davis
St. Louis
Wm. Struthers
Davis
Struthers
Davin
Child Succumbs to Burns in Maryville Fire Tragedy
Frances Draper six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joh Draper of Maryville died from burns after falling into a fire as children burned leaves at the home. The incident left the mother severely burned and in critical condition. Coroner Streeper ruled the death accidental and a funeral was held in Maryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Joh Draper
Maryville
Accident at Highland plant leaves several injured
An electric light plant accident results in Milton Baumann’s electrocution and Fritz Pagan’s death. Leutwiler, a machinist, suffered severe injuries while working on a seventy foot metal structure. Investigation and safety questions follow the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Pagan
Adelph
Leutwiler
Highland
Highland Electric Light Plant
Ferien
Milton Baumann
Oh Leutwiler
Tttwiier
Two Men Die In Roof Collapse Inquest Returns Accidental Death
Pagan 63, wife and eight children mourn his death after being driven through the roof. Leutwiler 52 rescued after fifteen minutes, taken to St Joseph’s with severe injuries. Deputy Coroner Koch presided at Highland inquest, verdict accidental death. Funeral planned for Payan this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pagan
Leutwiler
St. Joseph's Hospital
Koch
Highland
Payan
School Officers Gather for Madison County Meeting
The Madison County School Officers Association meets in Edwardsville next Saturday December 7 in the circuit court room. Sessions run 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Hon F G Blair of Springfield will deliver an address and join morning and afternoon programs on topics including heating lighting and ventilating schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County School Officers’ Association
Edwardsville
Circuit Court
Court House
F.G. Blair
Springfield
J.C. Thompson
Biseessrereesse
Geo
C. Schwarz
J.U
Anzell County
F. Oswald
Thompson
Fton
I. G. Blair
Maryville Miners Refuse Pay Checks Halt Work At Mine
Maryville Douck Bros. Coal & Coke Co paid workers in checks but the 450 miners refused cashiers checks, leaving the mine idle. Reported threat to close indefinitely if pay remains in checks. payroll about $20,000 biweekly, with broad local trade impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douck Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Maryville
Collinsville
Local social notes from Collinsville and vicinity
A crowded gathering of Masons in Coflinsville conferred seven degrees then held a banquet attended by about one hundred. Numerous residents and visitors from St. Louis, Collinsville, Staunton, Piedmont and other towns were listed among Thanksgiving and weekend visits. Names include Peter Grieve, Cecil Collins, Viola Schuler, John Healey, Phil Rarick Jr, Will Clayton, August Dierk ing, L. S. Hohl, Clarence and Lester Hohl, Alpha Hoan, James Purviance, J. J. Brown, Joseph Brown, Conrad Isenberg, W. A. McDowell, Otto Huxhold, Frank Guennewig, Theo Guennewig, Mathias Wurtz, Bent Willoughby, Rilla Willoughby and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Grieve
St. Louis
Cecil Collins
Chris
Busse
Missouri
Thetropolis
Viola Schuler
Dr Minstille
John Healey
Phil Rarick, Jr
Will Clayton
Collinsville
Wo. Wisher
August Dierking
Hohl and
Clarence
Lester
George Linzner
H. D. Little
East St. Louis
Alpha Hoan
John T. Bohnenstiehl
Thomas
Piedmont
J. C. Hollis
D. G. Jones
Madison
Herman A. Rump
Otto Huxhold
Concordia Theological Seminary
Springfield
Louisa Gerfen
Frank Guennewig
John
Robert Leise
Staunton
Mrs. Donoho
Social and Personal Notes Highlight Local Events
The article reports a crowd pleasing three part gold medal contest at Rieder's opera house with nine contestants led by judge’s choice Miss Irma Hagier and honorable mention for Miss Grace Davis. It also covers several local weddings and anniversaries including W Curt Rea and Catharine Diehl and Anna Derraph and Louis Lindner, plus a Thanksgiving masquerade ball at Rieder's and the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs William Rickert in O’Fallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieder
Opera House
Jes .-Rey
D- Sweeny
Virginia of Virginia
Ie Elliott
Scorching
Hel Morriss
Ritchie Jones
Ceeces Eye
Linois
Ewey Choris
Irma Hagier
Grace Davis
W. H R. Stratton
McCray-Dewey Academy
McCray- Deway
Greenville
Troy
Advocate
W. Curt ‘Rea
Catharine Diehl
City
M. E
St. Louis
W. F. Andrews
Philip Diehl
Anna Derraph
Louis Lindner
St. John's Catholic Church
Blackjack
Father A. Weinecke
Andrew Derraph
Wid
New Laden
Neusha Council No. 34
Pocahontas
Thomas
Wm. Rickert
St. Clair County
O'Fallon
Among Church and Society Notes of Religious Interest
A compact parish column notes Ladies Aid meets at the parsonage next Thursday at five. Merry Workers gather at Mrs Wai Harvey's home Wednesday at two. Mt Zion revival led by Rev N D Sweeny closes with two converts. Thanksgiving sale by Merry Workers raises funds for church. Holy baptisms at M E church: Donald Henry Hawke Clyde Raymond Frank Velorus Donald August Ritcher. Mt Zion Epworth League reorganized with elected officers and weekly Saturday meetings. Bring your job work to THE Cax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. I. Church
Merry Workers
M. Ws
Donald August
Stanley Ritcher
Mr. Zion Epworth League
Wilbur Morriss
Emma Harris
Seth Webber
Grace Harris
Nellie Morris
Esther Newhouse
Ben Harvis
Court House Items and Probate Court Actions
Circuit and Probate Courts list jurors for service beginning December 2. Names include Helvetia Joseph Siedler Lees, Wm. Landolt Olive, Thomas Liebenstreit Jarvis, Edward Harrison, Wm. Gehring Omplement, Wm. Grand, Edawardsville Michael Dooner, Harry Motz, Benj. Bernius, John Pisher, Geo. Berger Moro, Henry Coleman Nam gait, Joseph Kroth, John Graham, Pred Haldermann, Woodriver Thomas Franklin, Edward Hudson, Samuel Schultz, John Ford, Richard Haynes, Fosterburg, John Muessel, Venice James Thutler, Wm. Kennedy, C. Graves, C. Hogan, Alton Robert Luly, Chester McWadden, Fred Heffner, James Goudie Jr., John Hartman. Circuit Court dispositions include foreclosure in Epstein et al vs Huddleston et al, larceny and embezzlement continued, Rosenfield confidence game verdicts, various dismissals and judgments, and real estate and debt actions. Probate notes list inventories, wills, and hearings for Bickel, Hoppe, Meek, Newman, Lowe, Heckler, Yaksich, Nicola, Waksich, and Little, with appraisals, conservators, and estate actions. Real estate transfers include Anna Luman to H B Hertig and Cox add parcels in Bethalto. Continued on page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helvetia
Joseph Siedler
Lees
Wm. Landolt
Olive
Thomas Liebenstreit
Jarvis
Edward Harrison
Hamel
Wm. Gehring
Omplement
Wm, Grand
Edawardsville
Michael Dooner
Harry Motz
Benj. Bernius
John Pisher
Geo. Berger
Moro
Henry Coleman
Namgait
Joseph Kroth
John Graham
Pred Haldermann
Woodriver
Thomas Franklin
Edward Hudson
Samuel Schultz
John Ford
Richard Haynes
Fosterburg
John Muessel
Venice
James Thutler
Wm. Kennedy
C. Graves
C. Hogan
Alton
Robert Luly
Chester McWadden
Fred Heffner
James Goudie, Jr
John Hartman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frances Draper
Madison County Association
Mudwardsville
Moon
Rodsey Burnett
Rockport
Foley
S. Kingston
Robert Bain
W. J. Blackett
Rucker
Epw
H, Krein
Dan Prierman
Agt
Ilies
Order
Coflinsville
Foy
Or Ler
Horus
NAVY
Anchorca” Y Choris
Josephine Liebler
Philip Harick
Brace Davis
Bridt Rose
Mamie Lewis
Bay
LeGray-Dewey
Irma Hazler
Robena Harvey
Greenville College
DeMoulin Bros. & Company
Rea
Howardsville
Breese Glass
Catherine Hoge
Pred Clare
Adulph Meyer
Rudolph Hoge
Wroom
Bieour
Livingston
East St Louis
Suidiiy Service
Simon Epstein
J. L. Huddleston
Charles O. Fowler
Sam Rosenfield
Thomas Dawson
W. E. Craig
Mary Dacey
Joseph Broderick
H.Q. Tonser Et al
Green Parker Et al
James Flannery
American Steel Foundries
John Burns
Friends
Natiommd Enameling Co
Herman Schermer
Edward Holmes
Friend
C. le Draper
M. H. Boals Planing Mill Co
John Weld
Assumpsit
New Circuit
E. C. Robinson Lumber Co
Evan Boneff
Joby KE. Hillskater
C. A. Bickel
Louisa P. Hoppe
John Meek, Sr
George Yaksich
Mike Vyaksich
Peter Nicola
Claiygainst American Steel Foundries
Inschlag
Cyber
Henry B. Little
Anna Luman
H. B. Hertig
Cox
Bethalto
Herman J. Albrecht
al Uphoff
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