CA Greaves Dead in Troy After Cancer Battle
Charles A. Greaves a noted Troy resident died at 4 a m Wednesday at his North End home after a yearlong internal cancer. He was 47 years 10 months old. The funeral was at 2 pm today from the family home to the M E church with Rev J W Smith. interment in Evangelical Friedens cemetery under United Mine Workers auspices. Survived by wife Gertrude Lundak and four children Mabel Chalkies Donald. three others predeceased. He joined the M B E church two years ago and was known as an honest industrious citizen with wide ties in St Jacob area. The Frey family note six children from a former marriage. Brother Daniel Frey and sister Mrs Lena Keck reside in St Jacob. Large funeral held at Keystone cemetery with Rev C A Hildebrand officiating. pallbearers Philip Baer Jacob H Frey Jr John Noir Fred Ritter E N Michael Samuel Frultiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Greaves
Troy
North End
M. E
J. W. Smith
Misa Gertrude Lundak
Edwardeville
Mabel
Chalkies
Donald
Tréaves
Greaves
M.be
Ltizen
Elder
Irene
Katie
Lousa
Daniel
William Frey
Lena Keck
St. Jacob
Frey
Keystone Cemetery
C. A. Hildebrand
German Evangelical Church
Philip Baer
Jacob H. Frey, Jr
John Noir
Fred Ritter
E. N. Michael
Samuel Frultiger
Laura B. Dawson
Edwardsville
Martin Holt
St. Louis
James Hindmarch
Chicago
Henry Bernhardt, Jr
Eda Kirsch
Myrtle Eckert
M. Smith
Nellye Geiger
Kate Fehmel
Lucille Fehmel
Collinsville
H. C. Kersey
George Mahler
Bess Wiesman
East St. Louis
Dr. Smith
Edna Prange
New Douglas
Linda
Anna Rucker
Sadie Riggin
Wm. Collins
Louis Butcher
Barney Porter
Fred Landgreder
Mary Struckhoff
Valentine Ottwein
Granite City
Jacob Schafer
John F. Deimling
John Feldmeier
O’fallon
Oliver Loder
Charles Osland
Harry Cooper
Cleda
Biz Fox
Francis Lewis
Maryville
Weber
Bertha
August Brewe
New Athens
Frank
Richard Titter
O'Fallon
Wm. Lewis
Sidney Sweeny
W. P. Sweeny
Lester Kinder
Morrison
James Shaffer
Carlyle
George Shaffer
H. Rahn
Edna
Pheifer
Wro. H. Wild
Vera
Bess G. Davy
Jacob Weil
John Collins
Louis Diefenbach
Frank Buehlmann
Philip Abel
Edward
Highland
Elizabeth Schultze
Oscar Witsche
Francis Hertzler
John Witsche
Milda Becker
Barbara Aebischer
John Witache
E. A. Keller
Mies Emma
Early Morning Barn Fire Ravages Stolze Yard
An unknown origin blaze destroyed the Stolze Tri amber yard barn in Troy. Victor Traves entered the burning structure to rescue two horses and other items. main contents worth significant loss, hay and straw totals, with only partial insurance. Fire officials noted no wind aided spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolze-' Tri
Amber
Troy
Victor Traves
Death of John Frey Jr in St Jacob township
John Frey Jr a long time resident of St Jacob township died Friday morning at his home four miles from St Jacob. Death followed a months long illness. He was born June 18 1803 in New Baden and moved to the area earlier. His family sorrow is reported by mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Frey
St. Jacob Township
O'Elogk
St. Jacob
AEG
Tréy
Baying
Laud
Jung 1Bsbaum
New-Badén
Freight Service Is Assured by Local Railroad
The St. Louis, Troy & Eastern rail road inaugurated freight service for Troy on October 1 but faced delays due to the Terminal Railroad Association. The issue is resolved and two daily freights are promised. Commercial agent Bodge reported the line now offers first class daily service and guarantees delivery from St. Louis to Troy by the next morning. The company plans a freight house near the Donk mine in Troy as originally intended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Troy & Eastern Railroad
Troy
Terminal Railroad Association
L. Bodge
St. Louis, Troy & Eastern
Tenth & Poplar Streets
St. Louis
Donk Mine
Liberty Bell to Pass Through Troy on Sunday
The historic Liberty Bell, famed for proclaiming American independence in 1776, will pass near Troy on Sunday, November 21 about noon while en route from the California Exposition to Philadelphia. It is unclear if the special train will stop in Troy but authorities should arrange a viewing opportunity for residents and schoolchildren as the relic may not pass this way again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philadelphia
Troy
Editor's Daughter Dies In St Louis Home
Sarah Elizabeth Jarvis infant daughter of Mr and Mrs B W Jarvis died Sunday evening at 6 46 after a five week illness. Age 1 year and 6 days. Heart failure from throat trouble following an operation by a St Louis specialist. She expired suddenly after seeming improvement. Funeral held Tuesday afternoon at 2 from the residence Rev Paul Elliott East St Louis conducted the service and burial was in the city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Elizabeth
B. W. Jarvis
St. Louis
Paul ©. Elliott
East ‘St. Louis
First Tractor In County Shown By Pin Oak Farmer
J. H. Bode of Pin Oak township becomes Madison county’s first to buy a tractor for farm work after interest sparked at the State Fair in Springfield. The tractor, a dulls a gang plow with three blades, has been operated on his farm and gives complete satisfaction. Local buyers are urged to act as a sale and hats are discounted by Mrs. Adelle Hampton and Wilbur Ee Peter, St. Louis visitors Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bode
Pin Oak Township
Madison County
Social Happenings and Local Notices in Madison County
Local notes report a range of social events including a granite shower for Mary Schotemeyer hosted by Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Clare with kitchenware prizes, a visit from Miss Rose Wilkingson selling hats, and Mrs Adella Hampton promoting Lowney’s chocolates. Also listed are upcoming dental and medical society meetings, theater events with Jess Willard in The Heart Punch, announcements of births and illnesses, and community service ads for coal hauling and teaming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Hipps
Nokomis
Madison County Dental Society
Alton
Brumworth
Madison County Medical Society
Edwardsville
German Evangelical Church
Presbyterian Church
Leona Bisby
Leona Dunstan
Troy
Witt
Sarah Dunstan
Gillespie
Wm. Herrin
Theo. Kleist
A. Kleist
Mt. Olive
LaPorte City
Iowa
Adolph Gerstenkorn
Mary Schotemeyer
Mesdames
John Collins
Fred Clare
Collins
The M E Church Ministers Plans for Sunday Discourse
Rev J W Smith will deliver The Secrets of the Lord at the morning service and Registered in Heaven in the evening at the M E church. Epworth League social hour follows next Tuesday at the M B parsonage inviting league members and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
M. E
Epworth
Troy
Martin Holz
Valentine Ottwein
Louise
Alma Gebauer
Hannah
Clara Clayton
Louise Schon
Hila Kirsch
Merry Workers
German Evangelical Church
Stedding
Blackjack Church
Helen Evangelical Church of
Edwardsville
Noah
Presbyterian Church
A. Wenat
Millstadt
Birthday Surprise at Sudhoff Home
A pleasant surprise party honored Wm. Sudhoff for his birthday last Saturday with many guests, hosiery and handkerchief gifts, and refreshments. Attendees included H. F. Miller, J. G. Schoeck, Louis Eggers, Ferdinand Rucker, Henry Sudhoff, and several Sudhoff and Loyet family members. A separate miscellaneous shower for Miss Clara Loyet at her country home featured many gifts, music, and refreshments with guests such as Edna Schmidt, Vernetta Schmidt, Fannie Loyet, and Mrs. John M. Riebold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sudhoff
Sudhoff
H. F. Miller
J. G. Schoeck
Mra
Louis Eggers
Ferdinand Rucker
Henry Sudhoff
Emma and
Augusta Sudhoff
Cassie Rucker
Clara Loyet
G. Club
Edna
Vernetta Schmidt
Fannie
Rosa
Mamie Loyet
Ida Kirsch
Louise
Bertha Langenwalter
Louisa Sileger
Frances Mersinger
Donation Party Honors New Troy Pastor
Rev. J. W. Smith, recently named pastor of the Troy M. E. church, was hosted at the parsonage for a donation party by church members and friends. About fifty attendees shared in a evening of games music and social chat as donations of groceries fruits and vegetables were generously given. The couple extended heartfelt thanks for the kindness and consideration shown them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Troy M. EH
Celebrated Birthday for Raymond Matthews at Home
Raymond Matthews celebrated his seventeenth birthday with a party at his home last Saturday evening. Guests included Rev. J. W. Smith A May Kent Wild Orville Wild Riggin Horst George Naylor Robert Stock Melvin Stock Otto Feldmeier and Thomas Higgins. Dainty refreshments were served and games and social diversions were enjoyed. Master Floyd Snodgrass hosted an elev enth birthday supper at his home Saturday at 6 o'clock for a few little friends. Attendees included Melville Schoeck Kent Wild Tilgman Joseph and Bimer Belk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Matthews
Adda Matthews
J. W. Smith
Floyd Snodgrass
Mia
Frank Snodgrass
Melville Schoeck
Kent Wild
Tilgman Joseph
Bimer Belk
Birthday Celebration for Miss Margaret Runday
A birthday party was given to Miss Margaret Joseph Runday at the home 1 Tepes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Joseph
Tepes
Social rounds feature Hallowe'en ball and local visits
An Edwardsville community page lists numerous social visits and greetings. Among those noted are Miss Laura Dawson visiting Edwardsville, Rev. and Mrs. Holt with St. Louis relatives, and many neighbors hosting relatives from Collinsville St. Jacob and East St. Louis. A Hallowe'en ball is announced for Braner hall, fueling excitement among dancers.
Court House Items Court and Probate Court items
Court notices list circuit and probate cases, including divorces and assumpsit. Numerous probate matters approve final reports, appraisals, and guardianship or administrator discharges, with listed balances, awards, bonds, and hearing dates in October and November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Dunsing
John Thompson
Edward F. Potts
Edgar Lloyd
Anna Spellerberg
Samantha Sappington
Anna Kocur
Amanda O. Johnson
Executrix
Also Mentioned on This Page
CA. Greaves
Stolze-Travel
John Frey, JR
Troy& Eastern
Ladicaa
Adelle
Hampton
Wilbur“ Ee
Peter Wag
Walter Dickey
Medford, Ore
EB. D. Joseph
Richard Schmalz
Georgie
Wm. Evans
Minnie Joseph
Braner Hall
Terpsichore
New Circuit
Frank Manetz
Ida Manetz
Cecial Daat
Friend
Louis Merchants’ Bridge Co
Thad Kociuszko
A. W. Kleinschnittger
Mary A. Hamilton
John Wilkinson
H. F. W. Blase
Guardian
Andrew Kalovsky
Ward
Frank Edsall
Mathilda R. Kraft
Cecil H. B .Rapp
J. W. Rapp
Joseph Lundak
Sophie Voelker
Polly A. Horner
Kate Edwards
Eilert Baumann
John E. Bruns
Wim. C. Heeren
Ferdinand Hesse
Julia D. Ramey
St Louis
Arthur Schon Et al
Elizabeth Merrell
Aned
Louis Brunworth
Bernice Walker Et al
Dora
Wellenbrock
Anna Suppiget
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!