Brief News Notes and Local Gossip Roundup
News Notes and Gossip brief from the era, listing local services and advertisements. Names include Fred A Rekolt, Whiting’s Stulioscope, Duthiel Braner, Troy House Furnishing Co, Miss Rose Wilkinson, and Clyde C Kurtz. Mentions railway, hunting, and a mine manager animation involving Clyde C Kurtz and Nicholas Drui.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Rekolt
Whiting
Riebold’s
Firestone
Duthiel Braner
Troy Houae Furnishing Co
Highland Marble Works
Rose Wilkinson
Greenville Driving Association
Clyde C. Kurtz
Collinsville
Nicholas Drui
Worden
Edwardsville Notes and Regional Updates
Seminary opens for seventy sixth year with 1140 enrollment under Principal Martina Erickson. Dorothy Schwarz of Edwardsville reported in critical typhoid condition. Naval academy candidate Marissa Barber named by Rep Baliz from the Twenty second district. Edwardsville Commercial Club launches membership drive with 40 business leaders. Granite City steel foundry strike ends. workers return to work with auxiliary union status. Pocahontas man Isaac Simpson Jr dies after train strike in Springfield. Alton milling fire causes 100000 200000 in damages. grain elevator destroyed. two firefighters injured. Clinton county approves 6088 in state aid for roads. highway supervisor salary set at 1500. 1531 2 miles of roads planned under Tice road bill. Horse Lake resort fire destroys pavilion and outbuildings. estimated loss 35000. likely arson trigger under investigation. Grand Encampment of I C F to meet in East St Louis. honors to be conferred. Highland factory venture for Universal Meter Company dissolves stock plan of 10500. E W Bunn of New Douglas arrested for operating drug store without registered pharmacist. bond set at 200. trial Sept 23.
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Mentivelte ‘Seminary
Baliz
Naval Academy
West. Point
Adella Hampton
Edwardsville Commercial Club
Pbas
Commonwealth Steel
Granite City
Iron Moulders’ Union
Isaac Simpson, Jr
Pocahontas
Springfield
Stanard-Tilton Milling Company
Alton
Clinton County
Horse Lake
Invnats
East St. Loui S
Harmony Encampment
East St. Louis
Old Fellows’ Temple
Highland
Universal
Méter Tédok Company
Astal
E. W. Bunn
New Douglas
Bunn
Bond
That high school decision causes statewide confusion
The Supreme Court ruling on 1911 township high school organization unsettles about thirty three districts. Some had issued bonds and started buildings with teachers hired, while others could revert to old organization. Officials seek a rehearing in October as confusion intensifies over school governance and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Moline
Township
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Fia
St Jacob Personal News Highlights and Local Events
Highland visitors and local residents create a busy week in St Jacob with trips to St Louis and Belleville fairs. Notable items include Henry Beard and J J Gaffner visiting, Misses Rhein and Alvina Titte hosting relatives, F M Rule winning stock prizes, and a 1-0 fifteen inning win by St Jacob Cubs over Vandalia Clerks of East St Louis. IX Schweikert delivered the winning run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Beard
J. J. Gaffner
A &T
Gus Sutter
Hugo Meyer
National Stock Yards
East St. Louis
Edgar Buehlmann
Emil Wasem
Collinsville
St. Jacob
BK. Ellis
W. Sackett
Calla Lilly Dairy
Charles Grimm
Rule
Lelia Thurnau
E. C. Pitt
Local Social Notes From Marine Area Visit Visitors
Clinton resident Llmer Williamson visits Marines relatives. Glen Carbon Miss Gertrude Voigt stays with her mother and Highland relatives. Estella Vogelbacher visits St Louis. Charles Lichmer has returned from Livingston to Marine. Rosa Faces visits from St Louis. Lester May and Aaron Weber traveled to Belleville for the fair last week. Leo Talleur returns to Chicago after vacation with Marine family. Eugene Neudecker leaves for Chicago to rejoin veterinary college. John and Mrs Bode of Staunton hosted by Heusser family. Mrs J R Kircheis and Hedwig visit from Hebron, ND. Clarence Wentz returns home to Mt Vernon, Ind after Marine visit. Mrs Edward Hoyer and Philipa Freitag visit At Jacob. Charles Helmich infant christened. sponsors Oscar May and L P Wetzel. Vietters from St Louis include Oecar May and Lilly Staeger. Oliver Ulrich, Alvin Shepard and children. Orvil Gericke and Stanley Helm and Miss Florence. Herbert Paul and Miss Elda, with Walter Smith, visit from Alton. Myra, Walter Smith and Miss Alice Smith return to Alton with Elligons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llmer Williamson
Clinton
Gertrude Voigt
Glen Carbon
Alvin Rinderer
Highland
Estella Vogelbacher
St. Louis
Charles Lchirmer
Livingston
Marine
Rosa Faces
Lester May
Aaron Weber
Belleville
Leo Talleur
Chicago
Eugene Neudecker
John Bode
Staunton
Conrad Heusser
J. R. Kircheis
Hedwig
Hebron
Charles Helmich
Paul Buchmueiler
Stanley Helm
Florence
Herbert Paul
Elda
Walter Smith
Alton
0. M. Elliso
Myra
Alice Smith
Elligons
The Call from Home Reaches Distant Relatives
A historic note describes The Call as a broad appeal to send a letter to distant relatives or friends. It urges action within a tight window of less than 20 weeks and emphasizes delivering this call home.
Bloomer Girls Fall To Giants In Sunday Tilt At Troy
Belleville’s Englage team suffered an 8 to 3 defeat at the hands of the Troy Athletics Sunday at Athletic Park. Voelker yielded 12 strikeouts while Petry fanned 6 and limited hits to six. Belleville’s two-base hits came from Veath Bryant Scott, with Lehr catching and Hess turning a double play. Next Sunday the Bloomer Girls of St. Louis visit Troy for a planned attraction, followed by East St. Louis Giants meeting the Athletics the Sunday after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Troy Athletics
Troy
Trojans
Petry
Voelker
Veath
Bryant
Scott
Balse
Petty
Young
Lehr
Hess
Stephenson
Belcher
Hens
Bloomer Girls
St. Louis
Athletic Park
East St. Louis Giants
R-H
AE Paule
Miller
Mabecraven
Kling
If Petry
Schmidt
Es Teeeres Thomas
Troy Athletics AB
AE Lewis
EU Beeten
Vrnsorenerace Moore
Taseberaees
Joe Scott
Phwere Vewetranseeds Asenwane
Hees
Eeaeneees
Sudigsae
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Pills Ad Bargain
A 19th century style advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a $100 reward for any failure, and Hall's Family Pills as a safe laxative for women. Includes testimonials from Mrs. M C Dunlap and endorsement by H R B Huffendick, plus directions to purchase at The Call office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Fish car for Montana hatchery arrives in Anaconda
The new fish car for the Montana State hatchery arrived in Anaconda this month. Built at Pullman it is specially arranged for the handling of fish fry and the comfort of the caretakers with a kitchenette and berths all compactly planned, providing more room than in the older car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Anaconda
Pullman
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