Death of Mrs. Margaret Rawson in a Highland train tragedy
Mrs. Margaret Rawson of Troy was killed by a fast Pennsylvania train while crossing near Highland depot on a Tuesday. The incident occurred as she traveled with Presbyterian Sunday School delegates to a Madison County convention and was witnessed by several, with an inquest determining death by accident. The funeral in Troy drew a large crowd and she is remembered as a devout church member, local W C T U leader, and devoted mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Margaret Rawson
Rawson
Troy
Isabelle Rawson
A.G. Koch
J. A. McClelland
W. T. Davis
Robert M. Kaufmann
Charles Hoffmann
Margaret A. Rawson
Andrew and
Ann Deering Mills
Ciacinnuti
Ohio
St. Louis
Samuel Rawson
Leslie E. Rawson
Mabel Rawson
Legion
Presbyterian Church
W. C. TU
A Young Mother at 70 Finds New Vitality
Mrs. W. L. Gilpatrick of Dan forth Me reports her mother aged 70 regained strength after six months on Electric Bitters. The tonic is praised as a universal remedy cleansing the stomach liver kidneys and blood while curing malaria biliousness and weakness. Price 50 cents guaranteed at S Kingston’s drug store. DAN-PETERMAN to deliver the Post-Dispatch daily and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gilpatrick
S. Kingston
Madison County Sunday School Convention Report
Madison County Sunday School Association held its annual convention at Highland Congregational Church over Tuesday and Wednesday. Led by Mrs. Maxfield and Rev. Stringer, sessions covered Bible study, child education, temperance, and Sunday school organization with officers nominated for key posts. The group adopted resolutions honoring Mrs. Margaret Rawson and planned future local church activities. The report notes local clergy schedules and upcoming quilting and meeting events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County Sunday School Association
Congregational Church
Highland
O. W. Maxfield
Alton
Fred E. Hollard
Firth Stringer
Congregational Church of
Allan A. Tanner
G. W. Miller
State Sabbath School Worker
Paris
M. P. Stevens
State Temperance Department
Sv W. Cook
Troy
Godfrey
I. W. Cook
Misa Ida Tontz
E. O. Smith
Lisenmeyer
Granite City
Home Department
S. R. McClure
F. J. Whipple
Margaret Rawson
Margaret A. Rawson
Social and Personal Happenings in Troy and District
Community notes include surprises for teacher Mrs Adda Matthews on her birthday from Sabbath school pupils, and visits by Ben W Jacobs from Thompson Falls to relatives. Local candidates Charles Carrillon and August Droll campaign in Troy and St Jacob areas. Numerous listings of visits, family gatherings, and social calls among Edwardsville, Troy, St Jacob, and nearby towns. Ben Jacobs is connected to Shamrock mine interest in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benj. W. Jacobs
Thompson Falls
Mont
Ben
C. B. Gonterman
Edwardsville
Laura Alice Bartlett
Samuel W. McKittrick
Sebastian Weber
St. Jacob
Eliza Wild
Belleville
L. W. Sandles
St. Louis
Charles V. Smith
Troy
Elias Burk
Young Wife Mrs Martin White Dies After Illness
Mrs Martin White of the South End died at her home Wednesday at 1 30 am aged 17 years 7 months and 28 days after a six week illness. Born Lucy May Pritchett February 12 1889 near Boulder Illinois her death ends a brief life marked by illness and fading strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin White
South End
White
Lucy
May Pritchett
Boulder
Ill
Mrs. White Dies. Service Held at Troy Church
Mrs. White formerly Willis Pritchett, married to Martin White of Troy since 1906, is survived by her husband and her parents at St. Jacob, a married sister near Patoka, two sisters Viola and Arizona, and four brothers Isiah, Claud, Frederick, and Arthur. She joined the M I church June 22 and was highly regarded in Troy. Funeral held at 10 a m yesterday from the residence, with Rev J W Britton officiating. Interment in Troy Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Pritchett
Collinsville
Martin White
Troy
St. Jacob
Patoka
Viola
Arizona
Isiah
Claud
Frederick
Arthur
M. E Church
J. W. Britton
Farmers at Highland Meet for Madison County Equity Rally
The Madison county union of the American Society of Equity will meet at Highland on Saturday October 20 at 9 30 a m in Schlappi's hall. Attorney J P Strenber will give the welcome with reply by G E Norriss and addresses by H B Sherman and M Wess Tubbs. Delegates to the East St Louis national convention October 23 26 will be chosen. All Madison county members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Cemetery
Mite Society
E. S. Donoho
Madison County Union of the American Society of Equity
Highland
Schlappi
J. P. Strenber
G. E Norriss
Vernon
H. B Sherman
Greenburg
Ind
M. Wess Tubbs
Indianapolis
East St. Louis
Society
Madison County
Troy Ill Board of Education Meeting Notes and Belt Line Mention
The Troy Ill board of education met in regular session with President Donoho presiding. Minutes approved. Bills approved for payment. September enrollment 316 pupils with 173 on honor roll and 5505 total attendance. Edwardsville Intelligencer reports belt line railroad crossing plans near Troy via Illinois Central and St Louis and Illinois Belt Railway approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Ill
Gutoner
Board of Education
Donoho
Davidson
Horsley
Mantle
Hindmarch
Auwarter
Morriss
H. I. ‘Churaton
Alice Collins
Mamis BE. Bryant
Adda Matthews
Laura Anderson
J. Pearl Courtney
Fred Schuler, Sr
S. W. Rawson
George Eckert
J. EB
Atlas School Supply Co
S. Kingston
George Liebler
H. F. Thurston
KE. S. Donoho
J. E. Hinpmarcu
Belt Line
Kites Payers
Edwardsville
Edwardsville Township
Central
Rural Route No 2 to Extend Mail Service From Troy
Postmaster Millett received official word that additional rural delivery will start Saturday December 1 on Route No 2 from Troy with one carrier at 720 dollars a year including horse hire. Route length 2474 miles? houses 106, population 477. Also restoration of curtailed Route No 1L rearranged to 25.5 miles with 128 houses and 176 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millett
Post Office Department
Troy
Nevins
Tur Call
Alton
Thest Parons
Cook Corner
Edwards Corner
Kirsch Corner
Schoolhouse
Danger From The Plague Cures For Coughs And Colds
A notice touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a remedy for consumption coughs and colds with testimonials from Mrs. Geo Walls of Forest City Maine. It claims quick relief prevents pneumonia cures grippe hay fever and strengthens weak lungs. Includes pricing 50c and 1.00 with trial bottles and distributor info. Also reports several births with families celebrating new babies and a local advertising pitch for the Post-Dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kingston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Rawson Thoraday
H. W. Marshall
M. EB. Church
Ices
Andrew Rawson
Clyde
Mamie
Hamel
J. A Vance
A. P. Wolf
W. W. Barnsback
E. H. Schwarz
Minnie Handtson
Phoebe Montgomery
Dan-Peterman
Post-Dispatch
M. E
Mt. Zion
Ladies' Aid Society
M. E. Church
Thre Cal
Newa
Madison County Union of American Society of Equity
Tae Cau
Sercion
Amandmannt
Vieus
Stork
Thomas Naylor
George Renfro
Moritz
Dan PrtrexMan
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