Brief News Notes From Across Troy And Madison County
Local items include Labor Day celebrations in Troy, shoe sale at Klein’s, and a pigmented mowing contest. Notable notes report deaths in Highland and Greenville, a pistol duel killing in Coffey, a library fund drive by Upper Alton ladies, and a sharp shooters tournament in New Glarus. Also listed are a marriage license in St Louis, new residents moving to Chicago, and parade prizes for Madison County Eagles entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Klein's
Mound City
S. Kingston
Davidson
A. R. Snodgrass
Katharina Hoffmann
Highland
Adella Braun
St. Louis
Edward Steitz
Rose Hotz
Martin Lesky
Alonzo Dugger
St. Jacob Township
Coffey
Improveent Association
Upper Alton
Madison County Miners
Edwardsville
Lulu Schmidt
Madison County
Granite City Aerie
Collinsville Aerica
J. G. Bardill
New Glarus
Wis
Bardill
Albert Hirsch
John
Greenville
Helen Azeroff
Gramite City
Granite City Hospital
Man Beaten and Robbed Near Depot Saloon
Charles Wiegand a long time Troy area farm hand was beaten and robbed of $1.50 while asleep in an outbuilding behind the Depot saloon. He reported the assault Wednesday morning as authorities investigate two local youths with circumstantial evidence. Wiegand, a 30 year resident, is described as peaceable and intelligent despite a drinking habit, and he seeks justice with local help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wiegand
Wiegand
Troy
McCrea Seeks County Superintendent Nomination at Sept Primary
Alton Illinois September 1 1910 H T McCrea announces candidacy for Madison County County Superintendent of Schools urging progressive reform, fair teacher certifications, and equal treatment of successful educators. He invites Republican voters to judge his life in education and vote September 15 1910. Edwardsville notes Vice President Sherman and Illinois Traction officials visiting aboard a special car with a reception for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Ill
Madison County
H. T. McCrea
James S. Sherman
W. B. McKinley
Illinois Traction System
Edwardsville
Springfield
St. Louis
Pin Oak News Notes Report Local Visits and Birth
A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. George Flath on Tuesday. Hazel Riggin is hospitalized with appendicitis. The Hart family and Bert Hart visited George, Giger and kin. Bohm, Taake relatives visited Troy. Kirach family and sons spent Sunday with friends. Mayad family hosted Grandma Smith and relatives. Dankenbring household entertained many guests. Mrs. Busse visited Wendler family of Troy. Lydia and Frieda Fedder from near Collinsville stayed with Bertha Wendler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Flath
Hazel Riggin
Clyde Hart
Bert Hart
George
Giger
Grandma Smith
Henry Dankenbring
Wm. Freidhoff
Wm. Dankenbring
Frank Smith
Minnie Freidhoff
Harry Dankenbring
Wim. Bohm
Fred Breve
Fred Engeling
Chris. Busse
Troy
Moritz Wendler
Lydia
Frieda Fedder
Collinsville
Bertha Wendler
Death of Madison County ex treasurer John Tetherington
John Tetherington former Madison County treasurer died at Edwardsville after a two and a half year illness. A native of St Clair County and McKendree College graduate, he served as treasurer from 1898 and held other deputy posts. He was 60 and survived by his widow, three sons, two daughters and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tetherington
Madison County
Edwardsville
Tetherington
St. Clair County
McKendree Ecolge
Lebanon
Kimberlin children drive goat wagon on Marine road
Eldon and Lehland Kimberlin, ages 3 and 2, sons of Mr. and Mrs. W A Kimberlin, rode from home east of town on the Marine road with a goat hitched to a wagon. A kid trotted along on a shaft. The scene drew attention. Coal strike reported east of Edwardsville by East Side Coal Company at 135 feet. Six foot vein matches nearby mines. Top works expected finished, mine ready by November. School supplies at A R Snodgrass Variety Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon
Lehland Kimberlin
W. A. Kimberlin
Marine Road
Edwardsville
East Side Coal Company
Hiles and Simpson Lawyers in Edwardsville Address
Perry Hiles and Jesse L Simpson are part of Hiles and Simpson Lawyers located in Edwardsville Illinois. The notice lists room and phone details and notes a weekly visit to Squire Eckert's office in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry H. Hiles
Jesse L. Simpson
Hiles & Simpson
New Palace
Phone Bell
R. Edwardsville
Ill
Squire Eckert
Troy
Madison County Election Notices 1910 Candidates
Probate Clerk Arthur J. Lewis of Troy seeks the Republican nomination for Probate Clerk, contingent on Madison County voters at the September 15 primaries. Joseph F. Long of New Douglas announces for Representative in the 47th district, subject to Democratic primaries in Madison and Bond counties on September 15, 1910. Dr. F. E. Tulley of Granite City announces for State Senator from the 47th district, contingent on Republican primaries in Madison and Bond counties on September 15, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Troy
H. C. Campbell
Broadway
New York City
Fred A. Eisele
Granite City
Arthur J. Lewis
Madison County
Joseph F. Long
New Douglas
Madison
Bond Counties
F. E Tulley
Edmund Beall
Alton
Republican Party
Bond
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Redding
John C. Gebauer
John E. Schroeppel
I. Tybell
Kinloch
Sunny Jim
Dr. King
S. Kingston's
buildig@g
Merhy
A. R. Snodgrass’ Variety Store
Klein’s
Pin Oak
Helvetia Dwelling House Mutual Fire Insurance Compreilable Home Company
M. W. Powell
Troy, Libtinots
B. F. Cramer
Ray Lawrence
Enly F. Tilley
H. A. Buhrmester
F.W. Braner
Augusta Zenk
Troy Shoe Company
Edw. H. Klein
Brookside
Theo. Gebauer
Poland
China
David Martin
Miscellanevous
H. F. Rucker & Son
Elias Burk, Jr
John A. Uzzell
Troy Exchange Bank
Troy, Illinois
W. W. Jarvis
D. G. Jarvis
John Feldmeier
Isaac W. Cook
John W. Gornet
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