Southern Illinois M E Conference Opens at East St Louis
The Southern Illinois M E Conference convenes next week at East St Louis, starting Monday September 25, continuing through Monday October 2. The program lists sermons, open conferences, and anniversaries led by bishops and pastors including Rev. Dr. Hughey, Rev. Dr. Herben, Rev. Dr. Thirkield, and Rev. Dr. Parr, with sessions for Epworth League, Sunday School, and various missionary societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois M. E
East St. Lois
G. W. Hughey
Epworth League
Stephen J. Herben
David H. Moore
Sunday School Union
A. P. George
W. D. Margrave
B. EF. Utley
Theo. Cates
Lawrence Smith
C. L. York
Freedmen’s Aid
W. P. Thirkield
T. H. Herdman
J. G. Harmon
John Ff. Davis
G. W. Hanks
W. H. Pool
C. Carlin
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Church Extension Society
Wm. D. Parr
B. S. Smith
H. K Carrell
Official says deputy coroner exceeded authority in exhumation
Dr James A Egan secretary of the State Board of Health states the coroner had no jurisdiction in the death of Arthur C Garnet and oversteps by exhuming the body for post mortem examination. He sent a September 19 letter from Springfield to Dr F W Braner and made it public for those concerned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James.a. Egan
State Board of Health
Arthur C.gornet
Springfield
F. W. Braner
Arthur C. Garnet
Coroner Under Fire Over Child Death Handling
The report questions the coroner’s conclusions on Arthur C. Garnet’s death, arguing there was no violence or distress and suggesting the coroner exceeded powers. Possible disinterment was mentioned, but disagreement on death cause does not justify extreme measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Garnet
Electric road plan filed for Madison County mortgage
Peter Chase of the St Louis Vandalia Terre Haute and Eastern Traction Company visited Edwardsville to file a trust deed and by laws at the courthouse. The huge mortgage to Chicago Title and Trust Company and Wm Niblock as trustee covers 6,000,000 in 500 bonds at five percent for a line from East St. Louis to Terre Haute paralleling the Pennsylvania Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter, Chase
St. Louis, Vandalia, Terre Haute & Eastern Traction Company
Edwardsville
Court House
Terra Haute
East St. Louis
Troy
Grantfork and Marine
Maryville
East
Intelligencer
Recorder’s
St. Louis, Vandalia, Terre Haute and Eastern Traction Company
Electric Concern
Terre Haute
Pennsylvania
Chicago Title and Trust Company
Wm. Niblock
School Board Minutes and Springfield Excursion Notice
The Troy Indiana board of education met in regular session noting payments for coal repairs and painting, closing the library till October, and introducing elocution instruction in rooms 5 through 8. An excursion to Springfield via the Illinois State Fair is planned October 4 with $2 round trip from St Louis. return by October 6. Also brief ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Int
Board of Education
Davidson
Horsley
Hindmarch
Morriss
Auwarter
Donoho
Mantle
Geos Morriss
Renry Stienhans
S. W. Sandies
Springfield
AJR
Williams
Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Railway
St. Louis
St. Louis Union Station
Illinois Weather and Crops Report Highlights Mixed Conditions
Statewide conditions showed cloudy skies and slightly above normal temperatures with uneven rainfall. Central and southern areas saw heavy rain while some northern and southern localities remained dry. Wheat sowing may increase. corn nears maturity. pastures good. broom corn yields excellent. potatoes poor with rot. apples poor in quality and quantity. grapes perform well. wind damage reported in several counties. local notes from Claton, Namcoki, and Madison describe ground prep, weed issues, and varying yields. Weather and crop patterns influence fall seedings and harvest timelines across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Adams
Douglas
McLean
Morgan
Claton
Carlyle
Crocker
Madison
Namcoki
Isaac Braden
Amity Camp Woodmen Banquet Also Social Dues
Amity Camp No 1724 Modern Woodmen of America held a Thursday banquet in the Presbyterian church basement after a regular meeting across the street in Drolls hall Thirty woodmen and guests enjoyed a formal feast prepared by the Merry Workers Society with praise for service The event followed a postponed grand finale of the previous meeting due to diphtheria spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity Camp
Woodmen of America
Presbyterian Church
Droll's Hall
Merry Workers’ Society
Golden Red
Rieder's Opera House
Thomas Orchestra
Edwardsville
Rarick & Schmacker
Rieder
Opera House
Thomas
Fire Believed Caused by Kids Averts Town Blaze
A woodhouse behind Dr. F. W. Braner’s residence in central htown caught fire, with smoke and cries of fire spreading through the crowd. Fire engines arrived and a chemical stream controlled the flames. the barn and hay were saved, minor damage reported. Three children observed near the wood house shortly before the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Htown
F. W. Braner
Court House Items In Madison County Transfers and Divorces
Court records list real estate transfers and new filings in Madison County. Cases include partition actions, damages claims against coal firms, divorces with desertion allegations, foreclosure on Upper Alton lots, and a hospital care reimbursement suit seeking 823 dollars. Includes Saint Joseph's Hospital versus County for patient care charges dating to 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Nather
J. F. W. Holst
John G. Self
DeCamp Coal Mining’ Co
Wm. Stroud
Interstate Coal and Mining Company
Henry Voegle
Illinois
Cora Brown
Edward Brown
Oratrix
Fred Horning
Maria Horning
Orator
George A. Horn
Donk Bros. Coal and Coke Co
Jesse R. Renfro
Granite City Lime & Cement Co
Va. H
Bishop
Ken
Balser Scheiss
Emma Rodemeyer
Lota
Upper Alton
St. Joseph's Hospital
County of Madison
Probate Proceedings Involving Deceased Estates And Heir Appointments
Proceedings before Judge Hillakotter approve claims and inventories for multiple deceased individuals. Final reports set for hearings October 10 13 and 16. Guardians report receipts expenditures and ward balances while administrators are discharged. Continuous notes include appraisals, adjustments, and widow’s awards, with several estates listed as ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBefore
John &. Hillakotter
H.R. Weber
Sarah A. Smith
J. H. Grissom
John Boehmer
John Powers Et al
Jacob Zobrist
John Crass
Margaret Sommerlad
John Keown
Casimir Hoffmann
Charles Gindler
Mathias Ebberhardt
Frank Vanda
C. Deworther
Floyd Blattner Et al
Oinors
Guardian
Ward
Gertrude Wetzel
A. I. Lautersieck
Henrietta M. Joesting
Samuel Saegesser
Katharina Baegessser
T.S. White
Emily Budde
Walter Budde
Joseph Frey
Darwin Singletary
C. F. Schneider
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. E. Church
Ion
Secretary of State Board of Health
Arthur Gornet
Madison County
Vandalia
Terre Haute & Eastern Traction Co
Pullic School
M. Davidson
H. Mantle
Dr. King
Kingaton
State Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau
Kennedy
S. Kingaton
Cles
Alice Collins
St. Jacob
Emma Appel
Highland Relatives
Frank H. Davidson
P.M. Davidson
May Taylor
Hermat Schmidt
F. E. Linder
Greenville
Grace M. Kay
Kay
Joseph Liebler
John Scott
Margaret. Hughes
Topeka
Kaw
John Feldmeier
O'Fallon
L. Roy Main
Marion-Sims College
Henry Stienhans
Summerfield
W. W. Jarvis
St. Louisa
F. W. Seele
Fred Kuntzmanno, Jr
Los Angeles
Cal
Lola Housam
Linnie Osborn
James Taylor
Charles Friesland
Ada Friesland
Cecil Friesland
Richard Llewellyn
John Polish
Vigus
John Riebold
F. Gregory
T. A. Riggin
Amelia M. Miller
Lottie
Edward
John
Unitype Company of
Chicago
Cacra
Hensel
Sr. H
Ajoy I
John W. Garnet
Trojans
Patrick Burke
Thompson’s Falls
Mont
Louis Bollman
Elias Burk
Martin Wittmann
James Rawson
Denver
Wm. Hampe
Peter White
Fred Riebold
August Mosiman
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