Balloon flight with Berry and Dr Schwarz rises from St Louis
Capt John Berry and Dr George Schwarz soared from the Ruyter Street works in University City aiming for Capt DeForest Chandler’s 475 mile record. They reached 2000 feet then drifted toward Wisconsin, later landing safely near Boston Wisconsin after a 270 mile journey. The ascent drew a large local crowd and prompted reports back from Edwardsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Berry
I St. Louie
Miamison Equity
George C. Schwarz
Devhis
Edwardsville
Saudh St. Louis Aero Club
Berry
Schwarz
Ruyter Stireltus
University City
DeForest Chandler
Eln
St. Louis
Doark Meelis
Helnwar
Bomten
Wis
Chandler
Balloom
Schwartz
Staunday
Edovardsville
Rugier Street
St. Charles
Winith
Taimehh
Kansas City
Gong
Wisconsin
Wirconein
Juffiree
Capt
Alighit
Groundwork and rough voyage on the river task
The crew faced a rough ride as the ground held poorly and the iron failed. Captain Berry steadied the situation while the rip card threatened to give way, forcing everyone to hang on for safety until the danger passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry
J W Wick Dies in Highland at 76 after long illness
Julius Wick, aged 76 years eight months and nineteen days, died at St Josephs hospital in Highland after eight years of confinement. A native of Baden Germany he moved to Highland in 1855 and built a jewelry and watchmaking business with his sons. Surviving children include Adolph Wick and others in Highland and nearby. Funeral services held at St Paul's Catholic Church with burial in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wick
Julius Wick
St. Joseph's Hospital
Highland
Mr. Wick
Radenlzelt
Baden
Germany
Hightanrt
1855
Mary Sueckher
Rottsons
Lows J
Adolphsyn
Wil
Ene Tone J. Wiek
Paul
EB. T. Wir
Ash Davis the Cartoonist To Head Evening Lecture Series
Ash Davis, noted cartoonist, will headline the opening lecture of a four part series on October 14 at the Tikeeal’s opera house. Season tickets cost 1.25 with individual admissions set at 25 to 50 cents. Proceeds benefit six Troy churches. officials say profits will fund city cultural programs. Sidewalk improvements in Troy continue, with 1000 feet completed along Clay and Dewey and plans for more work on Hiph avenue and East End streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Davie
Dixie
Agh Davie
Brush
Mand Mewry Clark
Seale
Courmi Ie Mouke
Troy
Ant Viety
Camyrlerferk
Clay Amd
J. B. Jlindmageh
Hans Turbisherthe
Jacob Wittman
Henry Geffen
Wm. Collins
M. Bosomworith
John I. Deinodimg
Martin Wittroam
George Drossal
EH. A. Kelher
Ikediay C. Gebaner
Zenkheirs
M. L. Helmieh
Hiphluwl Avenue
Olay
Dewey
Died at Greenville Erhardt Deming a well known resident
Erhardt Deming, a longtime Greenville resident, died at home around 6:40 PM Thursday, leaving a widow Amrust 2nd and several children and relatives. He served in the German army cavalry, lived in Troy and Greenville areas, and funeral services are planned with interment in The meir. Survivors include Amelia Hawley, Mary Voh, Linn Robero, and John Yaph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erhardt Deimaling
Troy
Eamemenye Devensch
Prankenshal
Germany
de Bos
Weophis
Mary
Amelia
Jetam M. Hawley
Eenville
Traeph
Tony Andl
Rewdence Berg
Hs Fk
Wall collapses on Arch Bridge after heavy gunfire
A damaged, partially rebuilt Arch Bridge wall collapsed down the embankment following a heavy gun blast. The incident raises questions about construction, safety, and whether the wall was properly fitted after completion. Authorities urge investigations and possible remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helk
Social and Personal Socialites Tie in Toplcgtna Ceremony
Roy una tie and Horacee Cook belong to Toplcgtna society as the couple wed in a ceremony with invitations extended to family friends. Attendants included Grice dackeon and Vin Ganowriteht among others, with guests from Saline, Cobbisville, and East Gt. Homer Wood of Jackson, and PF Browning of Girard. The event featured a reception at Brane tdh St Jerome's church and ceremonies at nearby sites, with a second social gathering at Rider's park and the WW. M. We A. band providing music.
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Tie Una
Roy
Toplcgtna
Horacee B
Everevs
Roscoe Cook
T Jay Lurke Banton
Ipureli Ness
BR. Swat
Ralph Jarkasn
Rowle
Ted Wild
Tody
Bets Hiehdy
Upper
Alton
Sam
L W
Cook
Weil
FW. Cag
Matdhla Cook
Aime
Trewin Maurer
Ameb Mor
Charles Warner
Cobbisville
Pala Slade
Orval
Estelle Pirgas
Fast
Homer L. Wood
Jackson
Truman
Steele
Terneyvile
PF. K Browning
Girard
Mere
Leute Anderson
Banker
Davy
St. Jerome’s Church
Rider's Park
David Jones
Mies
Della Pevers
St. Louis
G. Wiseman
Charles
Maith
Oli Essenpreas
Jobin F
St. Lows
al Lambra
Holt
Hellidiay
Lewis
James Hubbard
Josephine Gaium
Charles Jodur
Oscar Sehwalm
Albert Genki Sore
Edwardsville Suvaline
Ann Brackm
Lls
Wm. Carrall
Colinsville
Lashley
Pitesures
Tut Y. Weor
Stokes
Aighland
Stuwkey
Geet
Ede Wardaviliie
Phursaiy
Brunswick
Coy
Brangswick
Mars
Bowls HW
Wiggeen
Howe
Josent Taytor
Collinsy Miner Finc
Fragmentary Personal Paragraphs From An Obscure Page
A garbled Thursday note from St. Louis mentions Adeliki Braiwmspeaul Surmday and Cowdasyibte. Mrs. John Melite and Mrs. Percy Wilkinson assist, with son S lex. Osesy Gillani mourned Phiesday at a family gathering. Jim Cows is referenced among several unclear names and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brower
St. Loautis
Adeliki
Igrtehaoatl
Aisen
John Melite
Percy Wilkinson
Slex
Osesy Gillani
Yes Mare
G. Bagdon Sal
Shirley Euests
Church and Society Notes from October Meeting
The irregular report notes a Sunday meeting of the Gar mean Evangeliam church and the Senate Clyde of the Garni Even, with Rev HL Mitkendorf addressing. Other items mention school and church events, a Sunday session on Phuarsdig, and preparations for upcoming services and reunions. The Belkighyphank execits 4. Ed Woldevith rebuilds committee property, while a new telegraph line and photies project are announced along with local calendar items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aongion Vervier
Telan
Ninecow
Garmean Evangeliam
Suniday
Senate Clyde
Garni
Mas Seun Weber
Clivertiurs
Mitkendorf
Germour Ryanecheal Churel
Gempeatea
M. EB
Jecy
Centiandia
Ube
B.A
Kraipes
St. Augues
Laaehe
St. Laws
Ceumon
ALT
Abiehoelt
Court House Items Highlight October Term Records
Circuit and Probate Courts report transfers and marriage licenses. The October term closes with many cases decided and others continued. Names such as Kennedy, Bradliny, and Dominik Ambragul appear among dismissals and continuations in a busy county docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit and Probate
Follsawi
Edward Cattle
Dfisamiasedd
M. Cohen
M. Rotensvein
Ising
Trirtson Lynn MM
Seort Oh
Kennedy Grocer
Mra
Minoe Brad
Probate Proceedings Before Judge Hillskotter
Fragmented probate notes show K Mournes deceased estate details and distributions. Names include Amelia Miller and Mary Meyer among heirs. balances like 2620 and 2,000 are referenced with final reports and approvals noted. Contingent items list James Coovey and others with cases continued to last page.
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J. BE. Hillskotter
K. Mournes
Deccaset
Elemed Reker
Amelia Malur
Davis
Wwe
Pawel Sveiber
WL O
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. G. C. Schwarz
Aeronaut
J. Wick
Ash Davis
Greenville
Erhardt Deemling
Buarial
Arch
Mies Nola
Barau
George D. Buretis
Pabwardsville
Bitfiati
Ehureb
Mariol Mrs. BE
Donoho
Thie Etpy
Madison
Aubesth Mans
O& Jury
Iboan Siegholm
Jalna Damkey
Maconitt
Bose Ouris Pramet
Raifour
Delia
Bestbaan Jusoply Ie
Van
Barat
Duckson
Eveensar
Mignury
Mary Fo da
Mary Bo
Willy
Veseleve James Coovey
Appenat Weerh
Ydeveruk
Thedwiky Bayah
Aa Reless
Vince Wappen
Chorkks Lixaw
AMM
Eaters
Mary FE
Griffin
Geriffiin
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