Troy shoe factory stock drive progresses toward organization
Stockholders meet October 30 to organize a Troy shoe factory with $10,000 subcribed and $55 incorporation fee sent. Seven commissioners will apply for licenses and stock subscriptions. Plans include possibly a $15,000 capitalization, building a factory, and securing site, material, and machinery options to save costs. Local political figures attended a campaign event with band music as candidates spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
A. Mayer
Edw. H. Klein
J. W. Cook
M. F. Auwarter
H. F. Rucker
Morriss
George Liebler
Mayer
Democratic Mass Meeting at Rieders Opera House
A large enthusiastic crowd attended a Democratic mass meeting at Rieder's Opera House under the Bryan Sherman Stevenson club. Speakers from Edwardsville, led by M. L. Geers, were delayed by late arrivals before beginning about an hour after the scheduled 7:30 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieder
Opera House
Bryan-Sherman-Stevenson
Edwardsville
P. M. Davidson
M. L. Geers
Saloon Men Have Big Day Picnic in Illinois Park
The Retail Liquor Dealers' Protective Association of Illinois held a large picnic at Hieder's park last Sunday. Several hundred attended from nearby towns. Speakers Jerry Kane and El Carroll of East St. Louis spoke on Personal Liberty. Prizes were awarded in races including Samuel Davis Jr winning the greased pig, John Samuel the fat man’s, and David Morgan of St Louis the lean contest. A tug of war against a picked crew, led by John Norbury, ended in defeat for the saloon men. Music by the U. M. W. A. band and Lindbeck orchestra, ample refreshments, and dancing followed in the pavilion. The event closed late with all participants deeming it a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Davis, Jr
John H. Samuel
David Morgan
8&T. Louis
John Norbury
Tor
Lindbeck Orchestra
Hawardsville
Injured in Runaway Accident
Paul Taylor suffered a fracture of the right wrist in a runaway accident last Saturday evening. His horse shied past the electric light, a wheel collapsed, and he was dragged before the vehicle struck him. Doctors Brown and Malden attended and say the injury is mending with no serious outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Taylor
Borase
Republican Mass Meeting At Opera House Tonight
The Taft Sherman Beneen club and local Republicans plan two mass meetings at the opera house with speakers Harry J. Mackinaw of Alton and D. G. Williamson of Edwardsville. M. L. Burroughs will not appear due to illness. The U M W A band and Troy Glee Club are set to perform as a large turnout is anticipated. a coughing interrupter was noted at a recent speech. Public notices include Foley's Honey and Tar warnings and ManZan Pile Remedy advertisements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft-Sherman-Beneen Club
Opera House
Harry J. Mackinaw
Alton
D. G. Williamson
Edwardsville
M. L. Burroughs
U. M. W. A. Band
Troy Glee Club
THE FARMER UP TO HIS OLD TRICKS
Local notes list visits and social calls in Troy and Edwardsville Illinois including Mr Feldmeier returning tomorrow and Frank Whiteside's trip to Dallas to register in a land drawing. Several families host guests from St Louis East St Louis Guthrie Okla and others with a mix of miners and institute participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feldmeier
Frank Whiteside
Dallas
S. Oak
Thomas W. Dawson
Quincy
F. &. Linder
Elden
E. H. Schwarz
Edwardsville
Albert Konitz
Lillie Ostermann
Belleville
Troy
Donk
Myrtle Eckert
H. E. Moore
Johnson City
Mabel Achlelsberger
St. Louis
Robert Rethmann
East St. Louis
Hedwig Braun
Guthrie
Okla
Albert Heddergott
Henry Bernhardt
Donohvant
H. F. Thurston
Farmers’ Institute
BR. G. Everts
The
Citizen
Ava
GH. Everts
M. J. Williams
Chicago
J. H. Samuel
Williams
Secasion
Social and Personal Highlights From Troy Community
A busy social week in Troy featured the Merry Workers of the Presbyterian church hosting an experience night with singing recitations and monetary contributions. Local events included Braner’s hall social with Lindbeck’s Orchestra and an upcoming Charmoilot concert. the Frauenverein of the German Evangelical church hosted a successful coffee and supper benefiting the church fund. Numerous residents and guests visited St. Louis, Collinsville, Highland, or Edwardsville, with birthdays, visits, and small gatherings noted among families such as the Bohm, Seligman, and Deimling clans and local businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Workers of the Presbyterian Church
Ella Raber
Virginius
Gladys Bryant
Misees Jesse
Robena Harvey
Bobby Shafto
C. FE. Mokien
Patti Campbell
A. F. Seligman
W. J. Ruff
Among Church and Society Events and Trials
The Ladies Aid of the M E church will meet at Mrs Mayme Millers home next Thursday afternoon All are invited A new pipe organ will be dedicated tomorrow at the German Evangelical church in Marine Rev Martin Diah attended the Okanville conference Belief Rev Martin Daib will conduct Lutheran services at Highland tomorrow Congregational church A revival series led by Rev Benj L Stuart starts Sunday Nov 1 through Sunday Nov 22 Stuart will preach at the church tomorrow morning and evening Belang and Philips Acquitted Rudolph Belang of Highland was cleared at a Saturday preliminary hearing for alleged assault on Marguerite Falconnier a 14 year old girl identification deemed insufficient Chief of Police Creecy presented Leo Philips in St Louis and he was released
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Goch
St. Louis
Adolph Meyer
East St. Louis
I. W. Cook
Trinidad
Colo
Mary
Sophia Schotemeyer
Charles F. Seligman
Edwaridaville
Charles V. Smith
Wesley Semites
Ohio
W. F. Peter
Dale
Wm. Hamp
Fred Mann
Pin Oak
J. W. Daniels
Greenville
Indiana
Wm. H. Wild
Kent
Stella Steiner
Tillie Buettner
Highland
Elmer Jacoba
Collinsville
Ed Bardsley
Misa Ella Busse
M. E. Church
Mayme Miller
Gennan Evangelical Church
Marine
Hev
Martin Diah
Okanville
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Belleville
Martin Daib
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Congregational Church
Benj L. Stuart
Presbyterian Church
Stuart
Failed to Fill the Bill A Local Man’s Dog
A well known local man admits he cannot fill the bill for a special kind of dog. He owned a dog with strong lungs and wind but could not produce a whistle to call himself. Post cards unveiled to order in The Cell’s stationery department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renry Cohn
Collinsville
Court house items outline Oct term docket counts
Circuit and Probate Court records show 367 total suits, with 197 law cases, 161 chancery, and 9 criminal. Personal injury damages total $595,987, and 53 chancery cases involve divorce. New filings include multiple foreclosure, trespass, and damages actions against firms like St. Louis Smelting Co and National Siting Co, plus assumpsit and lien cases. Probate proceedings list modest allowances and estates, including Louis Ehler and Elvira Head, with finalWilt claims confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Tony Norcross
Madison Coal Corporation
F. Kaylans
St. Louis Smelting Co
Third National Bank of St. Louis
Steve Gancheff
Katherine
Kovanda Et al
Henrietta Coil Co
Louis Cochrell
Naum George Et
Corn Products Co
Frank Kraft
Catherine Pheyer
Wm. Roth
Henry Roth
Annie Mullen
Exparte
E. H. Brown
W.T. Jones
James DePriest
Village of Mad- Leon
Wm. Kahle
Cortt Products Co
G. T. Shaw
J. C. Schrivener
Joseph Boiler
Wabash Railroad Co
Trespaga
R. Kiser
Naum Lazarus
E. C. Robinson Lumber Go
ML Goshgarian
Thiel
Detective Service Co. L
Berkey Et
Tamu Peit
Joe Muttach
Vai Naig Coy
Steve Peterman
National Siting Co
Jersey Farm and Dairy Co
Ee A. Schulta
Issumpsit
Henry Veatch
City of
Mary Kalina
J. W. Tuorecek
Williard Wrecking Co
Cass
Alton Banking and Trust Cap Va
Wm. J. Schulz
Nick Fisher
Hoyt Metal Coa
Crse
H.C. Deoht
Herman Evans
Charles Jerleman
Andrew Amilerson
Star’ Brewery Co
George Crowson
Alton
Granite City & Bt
Louis Traction Co
Caps
John Haicek
American Car and Foundry Co
George Gemandoff
National Stamping Co
C. A. Bartlett
Chicago & Alton
Railroad
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Bandy
Granite City
Democratic Mass Meeting
Josh Wise
Ana
Billa
Republican Mass
Foley
Kingston
Kington
Social and Personal
Braner
Valentine Ottwein
Frauenverein
German Evangelical Church
Wm. Bohm
Pin Qak
H. F. Dankenbrink
Mrr
Wm. Friedhoff
Misa Anna Friedhoff
Fred Breve
Amd
Fred Engeling
Alma Gebauer
Tsat
Rose Rlebold
Leonard Herbst
Charles A. Smith
Circuit and
Probate
John E. Hillekotter
Louis Ehler
Elvira
W. Head
Okaction
Bonet Walker
Calgus
T. C. Fellows
Lagt
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