Mail Carrier Killed in Edwardsville Runaway
A fatal runaway near Edwardsville killed George T Handlen, a longtime mail carrier on route No 4. The accident left two others seriously injured and prompted an inquest. Handlen, born 1861, leaves a large family and was mourned at a large Presbyterian church funeral.
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Edwardsville
George T. Handles
Wandlen
Hamilion
Mr. B. ©. Ferguson
Tle
Mrlohoir Herren
Port Russell
Eteocs
George T. Handlen
Troy
Pin Oak Township
James HW
Rhoda
Minnis Bardelmyivr
Hamel
Robert G. Faes
Ross
N. Dakantows
John M. Hamition
St. Louis
Edwardavills
Hanlon
Palace Store Co
Blisht Safford
Orklawn Cemetery
Woodmen
J. M. Bosomworth
Spating Higein
Minnie
John
Wm. Geers
Grace
Nellie Henderson
Sunday Eve Fire Destroys Chicken House at Esterlein Farm
A chicken house on George Esterlein's property, occupied by Hugh Frame, burned completely last Sunday evening along with many chickens. Fire was spotted about eight o'clock, alarm spread, and nearest neighbors responded. The chemical engine prevented spread to nearby property. authorities suspect arson as Frame had noticed missing poultry and had locked the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Naylor
W. W. Jarvis
Julius Neubauer
George Esterlein
Hugh Frame
Frame
Cow Goes Mad At Marine Farm Incident
A cow on Gottlieb Faes's farm north of town went mad after weeks of strange behavior following a bite. Suan Day and Schreiber confronted the animal, knocked it down, and wrestled it away after the cow charged them. Veterinaria Fi Gizet deemed the behavior hydrophobia ahead of time, and Otto Nieulecker acted as executioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martins
Gottlieb
Gizet
Otto Nieulecker
Week of unusual aridity hits Springfield area
The week ending Sept 14 saw near normal highs with four days at 90°F or above and 99°F peak, while rainfall was nearly absent. Sunshine reached about 95 percent early, but drought damaged crops, and a dry spell reduced water for the electric light plant, threatening service until rain arrives.
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Springfield
Stoae
la Salle
Chicago
Nubbinsville Rive
Commissioner's Hold Special on Liebler Bridge Project
Jarvis township highway board held a special meeting at city hall last Saturday to discuss the Liebler bridge in Blackjack authorized by the August 1 special election. Supervisors E Willi J Kalbfleisch and Fred Tegtmeier Jr represented the county which will provide aid. contract for the bridge to be let next Thursday on site.
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Board of Highway Commisioners
Jarvis Township
Court House Items and Probate Notices from Circuit and County Courts
Court records list new circuit cases including Redjan versus Hodjan alleging infidelity with co respondent Mills versus Root for foreclosure and damages, and McMullen versus City of Granite City on appeal. Probate filings cover insane wards, estates including Flyira Volle and Theresa Schenk, with final reports, guardianship bonds, appraisals, and estate distributions across multiple townships and Collinsville Edwardsville and Fosterbury areas.
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New Circuit Court
Joseph Redjan
Jela Hodjan
Names & Co
Frances M. Mills
George E. Root
John McMullen
City of
Granite City
Justice Rige
Sarah Wooledge
East St. Louis & Suburban
HH. A. Bartlow
Agnes Bartlow
Ese Tate
Fosterbury Township
Julia Miller
Karl Steinkuether
Jarrett
Collinsville
Quiet Wedding at St Jeromes and Local Social Notes
A quiet wedding was held at St Jeromes Catholic Church Tuesday at 8 am, George Brendel of the city and Miss Mary Gogel of St Louis wed, with Rev Fra A Weineecke presiding. Attendants were Joseph Brendel and Miss Rosa Dotsemann. The couple will live in Troy. Also reported are civic and social items: Madison County Pythian Society organized in Edwardsville with Sylvester McFarland as president. community birthdays and gatherings. several visits to St Louis. local club events. and notices of upcoming dances and social functions.
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St. Jeromes Catholic Church
George Brendel
Mary Gogel
St. Louis
A. Weineecke
Joseph. Brendel
Rosa Dotsemann
George Bremlel
Proom
Troy
Madison County Pythian Society
Edwardsville
Knights of Pythias
Th County
Sylvester McFarland
Granite City
H.L. Harford
Alton
Rankin. Collinsvill
Arthur Smith
H. F. Dirkes
Jeonary
Saly
Elmer Sapphile
Eugene J. Wick
James T. Purviance
Herman Beste
Casyville
Sebastian Weber
St. Jhreoh
Jule Gindler
Collinsville
Trenry Pratt
Marine
Mro
Forward May
Hf. W. Marshall
St. Jacob
Squire Philip Eckert
Caroline
August Droil
Lleiry G. Schoatthaid
List
Ella Russe
Tows
Pin Oak
Moritz Rotvers
Geretge Johns
Codlinsville
Julie Pen
Frincis Teawis
Bennett
Colorado
Charis BE
Molten
W. J. Gehan
Leons
East St. Louis
Temry W. Karte
Lamly
Ed Bardsley
Little
Gollinesille
Elinor Jacobs
George Wittemann
Emirs
A. Weddergott Dlaughters
Lena
Bertha
Srutay Gursts
Robert Bethuvni
East St. Gerris
Win
Weim
Dauighter
Viola
Whatty Bee
Meo
Seligman Aetel
Judess
Elsie Sealken
BrIeF News Notes From The Call Office And Area
Local snippets report Dine of Greeting raids at The Call office, doors and windows secured by F Rucker & Son, Dan Peterman delivering Post-Dispatch, and farmers sorting corn. Community events include Hit or Miss socials on Sept 25, county farm inmate counts rising toward 200, and obituaries for local residents. Medical ads promote Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup for colds and throat irritation.
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Pbouw
Lf. F. Rucker & Son
Dan Peterman
Post-Dispatch
M. W. Powell
Fawardlyville
Collinsville
Hur Lares
Jace Alter
Mascoutah
Daniels
Epworth League
Presbyterian Church
Halstel
Kin
Katherine
Hanselmann
St. Morgan
Jowphine Graz
Highland
Timothy Gruaz
Eawits Wetsel
Hvgry Weegel
Alhambra
Timself Wedee
Pheories
Ldeile
Wreegel
New Docodes
Bie Mound Coal Company
Orsanigel Vod
Valentin
Highland Partie
Tes
Veatmin
St. Louis
Michel Riess
Hiehbinel
August
Geiblie
St. Jacob
Macdison
Denver
Golo
St. Jaco
Keystone Monrbery
Fiearge Py Simpson
Bloomneto
Kennedy
Y& Kipetraton
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George
Handeon
Mad Dog
Climatological Service
Mwlingis
Weather Bureau
John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Dr. King
John E. Hillskotter
Lizzie Hehle
Charles Payer
Flyira Volle
W. OF. Squire
T. A. Turner
Theresa Schenk
Delphine Kaempf
Inch Magerd
Reinhardt Netter
T. DB. Mayo
Martha Mayo
Ruth V. Holmes
Miner
Ward
G .K. Searcy
State Bank of St. Jacob
Thulman
C. A. Bartlett
John Sehio
Wyle
August Genetti
Turner Et al
Obviers
Guardian
Henry Juncker
A.C. Pinas
Y Smith
O Bonner
Charles Blumberg
Peter Klas
Renro
AL GL Wood
George T. Hanadton
Issimad
Mamdlons Vondoof
G. E. Dunsteder
Woll
Viola Francis
Husband
H. Look
J. Berkey
A. H. Bachmann
Wift
C. W. Meyer
Terry & Cole
Chas. Buchta
Louise M. Julian
J. B. Judd
Mary
Sabre
Hillsboro
Erastus
Wheeler
Martha
Judd
John B. Judd
Hillaboro Street
Edwardaville
R. Hartman
Cynthia A. Jones
Montvue
En Sundak
L. D. Williams
Harvey
Jim
Robert Bain
Heurathy
Halder
Jessie
Robena Harvey
Harry Belcher
Magas
Belleville
Mroo
John Belcher
Mere
Pin Quir
David Thomas
Gertrude Berteam
James
Lewise
May Bertram
Pearl Ueppelwite
Blunkard
Young People’s Society of
Thy
Eptan
Evangelical Church
Jacob Br
Callinsvil
Albert Rieder
Neosha Council No
Degree of Pocahontas
Lindbeck Orchestra of
Jolly Two
Rieder's Park
Bohemian Orchestra of
Diamond
Grantfork
August Droll
P. J. Daly
Congress St
Kingston
J. Alton
The
St. Louis Times
Daniel Peter- Inman
Brie News
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