Big Day at Edgemont Honors Annexation With Mine Union Leader
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers led a 5000 strong Edgemont celebration for the recent annexation to Belleville. He urged labor unity and cautioned against street corner discussions, promoting constructive criticism and the enduring value of unions in shaping fairer life for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Edgemont
Belleville
Troy
Mitchell
Organisation of Labor
Lator
Trades
Trades unions praised as stewards of civilization
A historic remark extols trades unions for advancing civilization, education, citizenship, and manhood, claiming they surpassed all institutions save churches and schools in fostering national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Unions
Weekly Weather Bulletin for Illinois Week Ending Sept 17
The Ilinois Section of Climate ological Service reports a warm start to the week ending Sept 17 with highs around 90. A cool wave lowered temperatures on the 13th, followed by a very warm finish. Mean state temperature exceeded normal by 7 degrees with abundant sunshine. Showers occurred on the 12th and 13th. Measured rainfall above an inch at Mt Vernon Tilden Chester McLeansboro St Charles and Martinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mt. Vernon
Tilden
Chester
MclLeansboro
St. Charles
Martinson
Church And Society Notes From The Conference
The annual M E Church South conference opened at Worden with Rev. Martin Daib of St Pauls Lutheran to oversee English services tomorrow at 730 pm. The Ladies Aid plan a New England supper on November 23. Hamel’s German Evangelical feast drew over a thousand and $88 was collected. Eldon Frederick and Ray Amadee were baptized at the M I church last Sunday by Rev. J W Britton. Also notices on courtesy and a Kodol for Dyspepsia ad and local civic items including a water shortage at the electric plant and a cooking sale by Merry Workers at Auwarter store this Saturday at 3 pm. A new coal mine is planned north of Collinaville with 1125 acres of coal rights and a Vandalia line switch planned to the site.
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M. E. Church
South
Worden
Martin Daib
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
New England
PF. F. Miller
M. I
J. W. Britton
Hew
Collinaville
Krome
Vandalia Lne
J. H. Samuel
Miss Weimann
Henry Hoffmann
Highland
Louis Bollmann
Hoffmann
Pocahontas
Clara Hamer
Denison
Tex
George Miller
Troy
St. Louis
Wm. Lewis
Thomas
Arthur
Francis
James W. Taylor
Wm. Titter
O'Fallon
Warren Scott
Boston
Mass
H. F. Thurston
Scott
Los Angeles
Cal
Sidney E. Davidson
Chattanooga
Tenn
P. M. Davidson
Ad Men's Club
Springfield
Davidson
Charles Schrameck
John Ruff
P. W. Rarick
Mary Young
National Road reconstruction discussed for Madison County
The old National road reconstruction remains a live issue with support across the county and across the country. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the road’s historical impact, its empire-building role, and the case for federal participation to restore a model highway for farmers and interstate commerce. Local notices follow about community events, hospitalities, and various residents’ activities.
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Madison County
Congress
Pierce
Maryland
United States
Chicago
Chicago Record- Herald
Cumberland
Mississippi River
Central West
Court Proceedings and New Civil Actions Listed
Proceedings in Circuit and Probate Courts show real estate transfers and marriage licenses. New circuit court cases include Wessell Becker versus Fred Dzengolewski for 3500 damages and multiple actions against major defendants for 1999 damages. Divorces and partitions noted, with mentions of fidelity, desertion, and co respondent details. Asset partition case Wm Paul et al versus Eliza Paul et al covers 63 acres.
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Wessell Becker
Fred Dzengolewski
Clyde Lindley
Friend
City of Venice
Joseph Mislai
Commonwealth Steel Co
Alexander Tomas
Wm. Cherry
Corn Product Refining Co
Nick Stancia
American Steel Foundries
George Wadic
American Car 7% Foundry Co
Thomas Llewellyn
American Car & Foundry Co
Martha Morgan
George L. Morgan
Oratrix
Victoria Cozenchuck
Andrew Cozenchuck
Wm. Paul Et al
Eliza Paul Et al
August Mans
Rosa Mans
Alfred 3. Terpening
Nettie J. Terpening
Alton
Probate Proceedings Hearings and Reports Under Judge John EK
Hillskatter George Hotz minor reported and approved. John Recher deceased final report set for October 5 hearing. G H Crocker deceased appraisement bills widow's award 825. Christian Sellermann deceased appraisement bills approved. Henry Panvl deceased appraisements and inventory approved. E L Clark deceased executor posts bond 800 with C A Caldwell as surety. Barbara Steips deceased proof of death on testate will set for October 11 hearing. Frederick Sohter deceased sale of personal property 31 645.98 examined and approved. Walter Wetzel et al minors balance due 340.30 to Walter, 350.76 to Edward, 351.81 to Erhardt. Genefer Baumann deceased final report receipts 150 expenditures 131.35 report approved and executor discharged. Proof of notice of adjustment for G F Hayden Ellen Peters Ellie Eden all deceased no claims. Harry C Smith minor guardian J L R Wadsworth selected bond 1000 with Wm G Burroughs and Carrie P Wadsworth as sureties. Otto Wetzel distracted conservator report receipts 399.79 expenditures 29.50 balance 370.29 approved.
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G. H. Crocker
Christian Sellermann
Henry Panvl
E. L. Clark
C. A. Caldwell
Barbara Steips
Frederick Sohter
Walter Wetzel
Ellen Peters
Ellie Eden
Harry C. Smith
J. L. R. Wadsworth
Guardian
Wm. G. Burroughs
Carrie P. Wadsworth
Otto Wetzel
Conservator
Real Estate Transfers in Edwardsville and Highland
Stephen Bardill and wife transfer to John Leu awd lot 13 Sam Dreyer’s Add Highland for 1500 dollars. Otto Mills transfers to Mary Felen awd 58 feet off end lots 8 and 9 Meeker Kratt’s Add Edwardsville for 300 dollars. Continued on page 5.
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Stephen Bardill
John Leu
Sam Dreyer
Highland
Otto Mills
Mary Felen
Meeker, & Kratt's
Edwardsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ilinois
Climateological Service
Weather Bureau
Church and Society
Kingston
Auwarter's
West Worth
W. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Caut
Post-Dispatch
Dan. Peterman
Agt
Taz Catt
S. Kipgaton
Steckschlaeder
Rieder
Steckschlaeders
Stockschloeder
New York
San Francisco
Rieder’s Park
Brooklyn Orchestra of Brooklyn
Herman Schmacker
Eunice Powell
E. Y. Jarvis
Cecil Collins
Fred
Jane Montgomery
Rich Hill
B. F. Bramer
Ethel Morriss
Wm. Hughes
Marine
Edw. Heinecke
Susie Hollis
Madison
Henry Stolte
Martha Geffen
J. J. Conroy
Caljinsville
Sarah Dunstan
Thomas Millett, Jr
Mildred
John File
Lela
Old Ripley
Wm. Healey
W. W. Carson
Elizabeth Appel
Leonard Herbst
Ethel Dunstan
Collinsville
E. C. Scheer
Edward Stahlout
Charles Falkede
Shelbyville
W. N. Stephenson
Hattie Dees
Coffeen
Charles Friesland
Henry Leuth
Mary Isenberg
George Taylor
Gillespie
Gustav Daluege
Julius Peter
Trenton
Helen
John T. Wilkinson
Mayfield Sanitarium
John Hanke
Ble
Charles E. Jarvin
Mr. Hanke
Mary. H. Walters
St. Clair St
Columbus
Market Street
Opera House
Rieder Opera House
Tuxborn Opera House
Schmacker
DeWitt
S. King~ston
John EK
George Hotz
John Recher
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