Mine Inspector Reports Madison County Coal Output and Fatalities
Thomas Conningham, reelected county mine inspector of Madison, publishes the fourteenth annual report on local coal mines. It tallies 16 shipping mines employing 2,596 miners plus 1,410 other workers, with total county mine employment at 4,477. Production reaches 4,824,152 tons, including 3,425,542 shipped and 40,342 locally sold, while 28,950 kegs of powder were used and mines operated an average of about 169 days each. Thirteen lives were lost and 116 injured in mining accidents during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Conningham
Edwardsville
Madison
Madison County
Cunningham
Collinsville
Olive
Highway Regulations Implemented by State Legislature
Laws taking effect July 1 regulate traffic on public highways. Violations carry fines from $10 to $60 for honking warnings on Rincon and failing to toot under certain conditions. Other penalties include fines up to $5 to $106 for crossing signposted bridges and for discarding weeds, garbages, glass, nails, or bottles on roads. Debarring delays and improper halting incur fines from $6 to $10. hitching horses to vehicles on roadways is fined up to $10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rincon
Jie
Pathlin
Electric Light For Marine Brings Franchise Granted
The Marine village board approved a franchise for Marine Electric Light and Power Co to operate a local electric plant and provide illumination and power to residents. Led by Fred Scheurer, the venture includes coal sales and manufacturing, with strong backing and expected success after months of delay. The Telegram notes the town’s past reliance on coal oil lamps and foresees modernization benefiting private users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Village Board
Marine Electric Light & Power Company
Marine
Fred Scheurer
Village Board of Marine
Ise
Passage of ordinance marks epoch in village progress
The fragment notes ordinance 8A symbolizes a turning point as a village seeks to escape rut and embrace progress. It argues electric lights alone won’t suffice but are a necessary step toward broader urban advancement and enterprising development.
Troy Strong for Movies in Fall Rivalry and Remodeling
Troy praises falling and winter moving pictures with strong rivalry among exhibitors. Two remodeling projects aim to attract the public, one in the Braner building and the other at Rieder's opera house. Up-to-date machines and equipment will be installed in both venues. Hansen Company ships bottling and chemical fire apparatus from 116 Berry Street to the plant, while stills for wood instructions expand at Bisnie’s New York HQ in Madicon County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Braner
Rieder
jArehur
Taylor
James Adama
Mito Rea
Henry Schuitze
Hansen Company
Hansen
Hansen Ceintinnova
St. Louia
Tnotory
Coopany
Bisnie
Apiist
Madicon County
Founding of Marine told by New York paper tale
Telegram prints an excerpt recounting Marine's founding by Captains Blakeman and Allen about 1818, tracing English origins to German settlers, and detailing the caravan of pioneers to Illinois then Missouri, with notes on later Marine citizens and local social notices including officers elected for Court of Honor and engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
Troy
Marine Telegram
Blakeman
Allen Minety
New York Daily Advertiser
Four Winds
Pere Prere
Allen
Wineis
Bowles’ Hook Ferry
China
Illinois
Jkndis
Ohio
Actilera
Progrens
Local social notes include visits and travel plans
Miss Irma and Hennah Bollman, former Troy residents now in Cuba Missouri, visit with aunt Mrs Wm Dettmar and family. Mrs Estella Rode and daughter Doris return to St Louis after a three week visit with Mrs Sophia Peters and family. Wm Jarvin and Wm L Geers visit Chattanooga to attend the National Encampment of the G A R, returning soon. Peter Kuerton of Chicago travels to St Louis for sister Elizabeth Frangen's illness. Euerton spends Sunday with Troy relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macata
Frank Rawson
Missrs
Irma
Hennah Bollman
Troy
Cuba
Mis
Wm. Dettmar
Estella Rode
Doris
St. Louis
Sophia Peters
W. Jarvin
Wm. L. Geers
Chattanooga
Tenn
Peter Kuerton
Chicago
Elizabeth Frangen
Euerton
Clergy changes and Lutheran council plans in Midwest churches
Rev. Willis M. Cleveland of Virginia is named pastor for the Collinsville and Edwardsville Episcopal churches, succeeding Rev. Evatt. Rev. Martin Holz leaves for a district German Evangelical ministers conference in Pana. The General Council of the Lutheran Church of North America met in Detroit to plan a 1917 national Reformation bicentennial event. St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran hosted a largely attended mission festival with services by H Miller, K Schlegel, and August Herbert from nearby congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis M. Cleveland
Virginia
Collinsville
Edwardsville
Evatt
Martin Holz
German Evangelical Church
Pana
General Council of the
Lutheran Church of North America
Detroit
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran ‘Church
Pleasant Ridge
Cot|linsville
H. Miller
Wentzville
K. Schlegel
Nashville
August. Herbert
Mascoutah
Madison County W T U convention held at Upper Alton
A Madison County W T U convention was held in Upper Alton with Mrs Etta Root Edwards of Pinckneyville leading. Officers elected for the year include Edwardsville president Mrs FH tangs, Upper Alton vice president Mrs W Cartwright, Edwardsville corresponding secretary Mrs Lauree Armstrong, Upper Alton recording secretary Mrs Jay Dodge, Troy treasurer Iga l Mills, and auditor Mrs A F Seligman. Three former Troy girls living in Upper Alton were identified. The next county convention will meet in Troy in the spring. Eugene Rinaldo, formerly with Bunker Hill Military Academy, has bought Lakeview between Granite City and Alton to start a new military academy, purchasing 36 acres for $50,000 and planning a four-story barracks and cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Upper Alton
Etta Root Edwards
Pinckneyville
FH. Tangs
Edwardsville
W. Cartwright
Upper
Alton
Lauree Armstrong
Jay Dodge
Iga
J. Mills
Troy
A. F. Seligman
Military Academy
Eugene Rinaldo
Bunker Hall Military Academy
McKendrea Treasurer Short and Carnival News
Thomas A. Wilson former treasurer of the McKendree College Endowment Fund was found to have about 13 250 in tie accounts. He turned over his Lebanon residence and its furnishings were auctioned. J M Mitchell banker of Mt Panic IL named as his replacement. Carnival at Mulberry Grove by Goddell Carnivale Company reports poor attendance due to continuous rain hindering finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKendrea
Short
Thomas A. Wilson
McKendree College
Lebanon
J. M., Mitchell
Mt. Panic
Recommends Lightning Red Fan Admires Fire Marshal
A fragment reveals an alleged admirer of an ardept fire marshal named R. Morgaridge. The note criticizes protection measures and asserts actions should be corrected, calling for caution and proper oversight in the depicted scenario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Morgaridge
Court house notices list divorces and foreclosures
Circuit and Probate Courts report transfers and licenses with numerous divorce cases including Paske Jacobs Stanley Orten and others. Foreclosures against Henry L. Finkrustes et al and D A Wyckoff trustee, plus probate proceedings listing claims and final reports for deceased individuals with multiple executors and guardianships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Circuit
Helen Paske
Edward Paske
Lizzie Jacobs
Wm. Jacobs
Ella Stanley
Petar Stanley
Leila J. Orten
George T. Orten
Fred Leu
John Hessel
John Bagdsewick
Daisy Bagdzewick
C. &. Good Va
Margaret Schwendertmann
Chas. McConnell Ve’ Ora
W. Hagnauer
Elvira Muesey
Carl F. Staben
George D. Evans
Wilhelmina Stuckwisch
Wm. Conrad
F. W- Bode
George
Taylor
Christian J. Koenig
Christian
Ulrich
Tory
Kossuth
Joseph M. Emith
Wivzie Trebl
Frances Mok
Stanley Peekse Vane
Loris Ui
Hylmwkamp
Bond EA
Val Witnrich
Benj. Pierce
Miner
Guardian
Ward
Johanna. Dustinan Et al
FL W. Kord
Lng
Charles J. Goodwin
N. L
Ryder
Lound
John G. Shelton
Minnie Koch
Fred J. Riebold
Mary K.riebold
Rpecoore
Metz
James Fallon
Joseph Murphy
Elizabeth Murphy
M. A. Lowe
Mery Hale
Jusap P. Sargent
J. E Dustman
W. Krome
Gene
Ian
Fred
William
Que
Emma
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Marine Electric Light and Power Company
Troy Strong
Ece Louws
O-Corot
Telegram
New York
Court of Honor
Libbie Avis
Fred Campbell
Chancel
von H. Wild
Wm. H. Wild
Bertha Thomas
Eed
Irs
Eliza Wild
Sentinel
Henry Bernhardt
F. J. Barnsback
C. 8. Smith
Lena Henrietta Gensen
F. K. Liermann
Willnibasease Te Aning
Nnhciber
Order of Eagles
East St. Louis
Alice Collins
Henry C. Rucker
Henry Fehmel
Kate Fehmel
Clara’ Bendel
Lena Geffen
Florence and
Esther . Jones
Robert Rawlings
Amietia Canan
George Corneal
Trank AP Colles
Jacob
Ohm Collins
Bie
Harry Cohen
Bt. Louis
J. Allen
Gladys Bryant
Charleston
Atate Normal School
Mary Evens
Harry’ Evang
Ritsher
Mia
August Ritsher
Margaret
Minnie Joesph
Anna
Carroll
Siater
J. C. Wishard
Philip Stock
Ethel
Haxel
Robert Popter
George Banner
Old Ripley
Henry Henderson
Mendon
Thomas J. Taylor
Edward Feutz
Highland
Ada- Ptah Aeronomet
Ieee
Mulberry
Goddell Carniveal Company
Mulberry Grove
Evice
Circuit and Probate
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