COUNTY JUDGE SUED OVER SLANDER DEMAND OF 20000
Mrs. H J Mackinaw filed a circuit court suit against County Judge J K Hillekotter seeking 20000 in damages for alleged slander linked to remarks about her character. The case stems from a June Edwardsville George Hicke saloon confrontation with Probate Clerk J B Coppinger. The suit, set for October, involves high-profile local figures and draws interest from Madison and nearby counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Chicago
Cook County
Coppinger
Judge Hillekotter
Hillskoller
Mackinaw
Alton
Hillskotter
Edwardsville
St. Louis Street
Madison
Belt Declared Bankrupt in Springfield Court
J. Belt once in the Troy tanking business and owner of a bank at Bunker Hill has been adjudged a bankrupt in the U S court at Springfield. He filed the proceeding and says creditors will be paid in full. Assets are listed at 188 261 48 with liabilities at 168 182 1g. Rumors of missing bank money led to a vault search at Bunker Hill cemetery, but no money was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donik
Brookside
Belt
Troy
Bunker Hill
United States
Springfield
Mining Industry in Troy Report Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a 1918 mining context in Troy with references to scales, paraphlet form, and county information. The readable items suggest an advance in formation and a claim about a report severing county data, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
William Schrader Dies at 60 in St Louis
William Schrader died at his home 908 Lami Street St Louis after several weeks illness due to yellow jaundice. He was 60. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Troy conducted by Rev. Martin Holz with interment in Troy Cemetery. He was born in St Louis in 1853 and lived there much of his life. He is survived by his wife, one son Darwin, two brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schrader
Josephine Schrader
Lami Street
St. Louis
Troy Turstay
Presbyterian Church
Martin Holz
German Evangelies Church
Troy
St. Louie
Darwin
Prince Tokio Run Amuck In Mulberry Grove
A report from Troy describes "Prince Tokio" a one armed Japanese juggler causing chaos in Mulberry Grove last week. He yelled through streets, fled to a cellar, and was suspected of drug use as locals noted his erratic, revelrous behavior. Concurrently a pistol duel between Marshals Chadwick and Ford near Wood River and Bunbower City left Chadwick wounded in the arm before arrests and reconciliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Tokio
Troy
Mulberry Grove
Prince
Mary’ Maher
Tokio
James Chidwick
Woodriver
Jerome Ford
Chadwick
Ford
Trionda
Troy Athletics Defeat O'Fallon 9 4 at Athletic Park
The Troy Athletics beat O'Fallon 9 to 4 at Athletic Park with Beutel starting and Voelker finishing strong in relief. Timely hitting by the Goings and Comings of Visitors are noted, while schedule changes show the St Louis Bloomer Girls unable to appear, shifting next game plans toward East St Louis Giants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomer Girls
E. St. Louis Giants
Troy Athletics
O'Fallon
Bunday
Athletic Park
Beutel
Athlietics
O'Falon
Voelker Waa
Tibe McUrey
Lewey
Loyola
Louis
Day guests and returning travelers visit Troy area
Day guests of Mrs Rees Bvang and family Mr and Mrs James Foster and Earl and Lee returned Sunday evening from a visit with friends at lake. Emil Droll Sr a former Trojan was seen in St Louis last week mingling with relatives. Charles Wanting a former resident now in Litclefield visited relatives in Troy. Mr and Mrs Charlen Voebker returned from Chicago after visiting relatives. Mesdames Mary Ann Bamuec and Ann Ramshaw came back after visiting Wm Garnet near Lebanon. Mr and Mrs John Feldmeier left for Chicago to attend the Illinois Bankers Association convention. Miss Mary Brennan returned to St Louis after two weeks with Higgins and Kelly families. G A Purviance returned from Sullivan Mo with daughter Mrs H V Renfro. Mrs Hayes Pierpont and children of Edgemont with Mr and Mrs L Haley Mrs L Cole and Mrs Fuller of St Louis were guests at Mrs Sarah O Connor’s home. Mayor N M Kinder Marshal V D Goons and Herman Schmacker spent days on a hunting fishing trip on the Okaw river south of Smithboro. Fred T Hees has been serving as marshal in the absence of Marshal Coons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees ‘Bvang
James’ Foster
Earl and Lee
Lake
Emil Droll, Sr
Trojan
St. Louis
Charles Wanting
Litclefield
Troy
Charlen Voebker
Chicago
Mary Ann Bamuec
Ann Ramshaw
Wm Garnet
Lebanon
John Feldmeier
Thiinois Bankers’ Association
Mary Brennan
Thomas
Marshal V. D. Goons
Herman Schmacker
Okaw River
Smithboro
Fred T. Hees
Marshal
Marshal Coons
Among church and society Ladies' Aid bazar at M Church
The Ladies' Aid Society of the M Church announces a bazar planned for around November 18. The fundraiser aims to support church activities and community outreach with anticipated stalls, crafts, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid. Society of the M
Presbyterian and Marine church events noted in alton district
The Alton Presbytery met in Carlinville with Dr. J Brown announcing a Sunday sermon titled Woe Unto Him that Striveth with His Maker. Father Bauer plans to depart for Zurich after serving Lebanon and Belleville churches. The German Evangelical Marine church marks its 50th anniversary October 12 13 with a Sunday reunion and plans led by Rev. Paul Buchmueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Alton
Carlinville
J. Brown
Presbyterian Church
A. d. Bauer
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Belle-ville
Lebanon ‘Church
Zurich
Germany
Tome
Marin
Marine Church
Henry Gebra
Martue
St. Louis
Paul Buchmueller
Child Nearly Chokes on Apple in East St. Louis
Mr and Mrs Adolph Meyer rush to aid eldest child of Mr and Mrs Fred Clare after a piece of apple nearly blocks breathing. A physician cuts the throat to insert a tube restoring respiration. Apple piece removed and recovery expected barring pneumonia. Mrs Meyer to stay with Mrs Clare for several days. White Way plans advance in Collinsville Main Street with tungsten electrojets. city to receive coal from Dowka mine. Maryville Laynon Troy Lump prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Meyer
East St. Louis
Fred Clare
Meyer
Clare
Collinsville
Main Street
Collinsville Electric Light Company
Wiich
Court house items list divorces and foreclosures
Circuit and Probate Court records show multiple divorce actions including Katie Belic versus Mike Belic Nora Foxya versus Arthur Fox Edna Baccue versus Fred Baccus Francis Steele versus William Steele Mamie Daniels versus Clank Daniels Ulysses Grant Drew versus Nellie M J Drew and others. Foreclosures involve Joseph Liebler versus George Teniket May Chambtin et al William Brekt et al Piaga B L Association versus E F Thompson and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Circuit
Katie Belic
Mike Belic
Nora Foxya
Arthur Fox
Edna Baccue
Fred Baccus
Yo Francis Steele
Wm. Steele
George ‘Teniket
May
Chambtin
Wm. Brekt Et al
Max Wekofsky
Pelagia Wekofsoy
Raffaelina Dendero
Chas. Dondero
P. R. Fornsash
Alton Germania B
Ass’n
Wall
P. Etton
Zimmermann Ve. Iminoie Glass Co
Inheritance Matters Dominate Estate Proceedings
Deceased residents including Caroline Malloy Rudolph Meerdian and Marcia Dustman face inventory approvals and letters testamentary. Hearings on widow's awards and claims vary with October deadlines. Real estate transfers listed show parcels in Jarvis township and nearby areas as administrators discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline E. Malloy
Rudolph Meerdian
Marcia Dustman Et al
W. Dustmian
B. F. Goovie
Caroline Breneggemann
Frances Heeren
Louis Brunworth
Belle Little
John Toppel
Hess
Whi
Nevmeyer
Tony Inman
Adam Doitz
Caroline Riggin
John Zapf
Sophie &. Eberhardt
Robert Grille
George C. Stullken
Helen F. Phinney
Noli Atamasoff
Agnes Powel
Guardian
Paul Ghattuck
Perry
Alice V. Collins
J. Peter
Jarvis Township
S. H. Mein
D. G. Liddler
Jarvis Townshhip
M. M.deil
Elin Walot
Fity
Pet Woodriver
S. Moatwish
N. Podesto
Collingville Pavaas
Tawaeito
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mack
IAW
Pharacter
Bunker Hill Banker
WM. Schrader
Mulberry
Madison County Board of
Maryville
Donk Biros
Coal Co
Sun-Day
Edna Kinder
Troy “Athletics
Rhoatle Lewis
Moore
JoLrod Haber
Stephenson
Jor Boott
Lb Hees
Belcher
Bryant
Heutel
P Voelker
P Toll
Pescererserssrernees i Bcare
Troy Ser Doorsodpi
Voelker
Lilly
B. Weiman
Dowdle
B. Weimen
Hite
Bioten Banca
Lewis
Raber
Goett
J. Yeager
J. Erwin
G.erwin
Voolker
St.Louia
Athletics
East St. Loui S Giants
Ruth Eckert
Nhose
Ethel and
Hazel Stock
Irene
Miriam Meeker
Nina May Snodgrass
Lucille Fehmel
Walter Schiller
John F. Deimling
C. H. Marks
Belleville
F. K. Lienmann
Matt Hoffman
Old’ Ripley
Laurie B. Dawson
Will’ Clark
Wmn. L. Oliver
East Alton
J. Gindler
Ida Kirsch
Mize Alice
Dale Maude
Collingville
Martin Herbst
St.Lowia
Goulse Merklin
Wallingsford
Mise Myrtle Govtier
Misaca Rose
Sarah Wilkinson
Nora Austin
J. L. Hagler
Florence
Esther Dettmar
Highband
Joseph Klingel
Eelond
A. Klingel
Misa
Eadie Riggin
Wim
C. &. Smith
Fred Huffendick
Collineville
Lindey
H. R.huffendick
End ‘Mire
Carlos Andrews
Alexander
William McoIntoah
Ig Bust
Actpat
Ene
AE Amon
Yeage
John Yeager
R. Lilly
Weiman
Erwin
G. Erwin
J. Lilly
Troy Lump
Circuit and Probate Courte
Transefers ‘and Marriage, Litensaa
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