Municipal election yields no council changes
The city re-elected Mayor S W Rawson and all council members. F Mendenall and W Kimberlin won by slim margins in first and second wards. H C Geffen re-elected third ward. Clerk F C Gates and treasurer C F Stienhans retained offices amid light turnout. J L Hagler elected police magistrate. W F Peter narrowly deemed city attorney with disputed votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Rawson
F. C. Gates
Chas. F. Stienhaus
W. F. Peter
J. L. Hagler
F. Mendenall
Wm. Kimberlin
H. C. Geffen
F.mendenall
Wm. Norbury
Wm. J. Vetter
H. C. Gerfen
S. W. Rawaon
F. F. Miller
F C. Gatea
C. F. Stienhans
W.J. Gebauer
J L. Hagler
James N. Jarvis
Albert Rieder
S.W. Rawson
Fr. F. Miller
Wm. Wild
George Kiesel
Robt. Holliday
C. F.stienhans
W. J. Gebauer
J.N. Jarvis
H.C. Geffen
Tri-cities
J. W. Scott
Venice
Patrick Coyle
Madison
Julius Rosenpurg
Granite City
New Douglas
Joseph Wall
H. C. Rosenthal
Martin Greif
H. P. Blair
Louis Maze
Highland
J. G.bardill
Rinii Hermann
Fred Wildi
Municipal electric light plants prove successful and saving
The Gazette praises municipal ownership with Bunker Hill’s plant, noting 30 arc lights and about 35 incandescents, cost per light around $24.43 versus $60 elsewhere, and a $750 annual shortfall before revenue. Marion Rooke testifies on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and local ads showcase bricklaying, cigars, and gentlemen’s furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Weather and social notes from Springfield district report
Special bulletin notes favorable weather prevailing over most of the state with fair conditions and dried soils boosting tillage while Hessian fly districts show cautious optimism. Seeding progress is substantial, fruit prospects are excellent, roads improving, and a social column lists various visits, lectures, journeys, and a young man enlisting in the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
M. W. Powell
Troy
Madison County
L. Bentley
Reno
Bond
Timothy
C. H. Niemeyer
New Memphis
Clinton County
Fatal shooting in Collinsville over nickel dispute
A deadly shootout occurred last Sunday at the Bird canning factory in Collinsville during a dispute over ownership of a nickel. Dave Shelby, a 45 year old Black man, died Monday evening after being shot in the back. Gus Coleman, Albert Gilbert, and Shelby were involved. Coleman fled after the clash claiming self defense. A coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of justifiable homicide against Coleman. Also noted is a separate accident involving Willie Becker, who injured his arm after falling from a wagon near the depot on his way home from school. The report promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with testimonials from S Kingston’s drug store and Mr. William Savory of Warrington, England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collinsville
Bird Canning Factory
Dave Shelby
Gus Coleman
Albert Gilbert
Shelby
Coleman
Gilbert
C. F. Tuffle
Highland
Ead
Sheluy
Willie Becker
Johnnie
Willie
Jas. Gersbecker
William Savory
Warrington
England
S. Kingston
Bertie Attains Heights in Stylish House Talk
In this cheeky Alley Sloper exchange, Bertie proclaims descent from England’s greatest houses while quipping about past trades. McCormickBinder notes good order and a bargain on Henry Gindler’s 18-tf listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ertie
England
Bertie
Ally Sloper
McCormick
Henry
Gindler
Electric Bitters touted by Champ Clark as remedy
The piece quotes Champ Clark claiming Electric Bitters cured his overwork and nervous strain. It promotes Electric Bitters for overworked men and sickly women, urges purchase at 50 cents, and notes guaranteed service through 8. Kingaton druggist. Additional ads include gun repair, musical instruments, Spring dress goods, and a local egg and poultry cash elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Missouri
Kingaton
Local Notes and Gossip From Hawley and Town
A compact roundup of town chatter and ads includes school election notices with two tickets in the field, shop offers from Hawley’s and Heddergott’s, a new instrument line at Vetters, and a Droll’s Hardware fuel oil. News covers a piano installation, a Vandalia line repair crew, the Mersinger Hotel nearing occupancy, and local births, sales, and accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Heddergott’s
Droll’s Hardware
Heddergott’s
Dr. Sailee
Hawley’s
St. Louis
Blanche
Vandalia
Mersinger
Public Square
Jos. F. Edwards
East St. Louis
Ballard
Kingston
Albrecht
J. G. Jarvis
James W. Taylor
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Foll
Louis F. Lumaghi
C. A. Ambroaius
Edwardaville
N. E.rosen
J. F. Ammann
Alhambra
Jacob Gehrig
W. C. Keown
Wmn
Doerge and
Gua
Wisnasky
Henry ‘Helbling
Presi- Cinsamal Saline
Jos. Wiegand
Geo
Fred Sohn
St. Jacob
Rufus Pike
JL. W. Adier
August Mueller
Marine
Mark Sheppard
Edw. Neudecker
M. J. Koehl
John Brandes, Sr
Peoples
Glen Carbon
Charles L. Henry
J.A. Taylor
Edward Upton
Juliue Schiller
Chris Schneider
Bill Light
Marion Rooke
T. M. Thompson
Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago
Chamberlain
Tam
A. Stevens
Baird House
Heinecke
Furniahhuge
Ilinois
Kate Auli Heath
Danville
Order of Eastern Star
Sindgs
Mesdames
Pauline Adler
Sarah Anderson
Anna Widicus
Emma Kayne
Ollie Engsminger
Minnie Spies
Emma Baer
Elizabeth Miller
Amelia Richards
Anne L. Cook
Rebecca Liederman
Louise Widicus
Lena Ritter
Mable Richards
Mr. L. W. Adler
Misa Mary Neville
J. Lion Woodruff
Y.M.C. A
M. E. Church
Geo. Liebler
A. J. Sapp
Callinsville
J. H. Stienbans
Frank Buettner
Thos. Millett, Sr
B. F. Cramer
Fred
J. H. Harding
S. B. Jarvis
James Chadderton
George Brosins
Belleville
Horace G. Gaskill
D. F. Cameron
Donk Bros
Coal and Coke
W. W. Jarvis
Bessie
Monticello Seminary
Rees
Roslyn
Wash
Horstman
Bert. Keown
Della Hagler
Laura Oseland
Mabel Jarvis
Monticello
Godfriy
E. Bicklehaupt
Galeni
Wm. Gilcrist
H. A. Miller
Buxton & Skinner Printing and Stationery Company
Hubert Wohgwinkel
Sam
Navy
Hubert
Haat Clay Street
Iam
W. J. Vetter
S. Cap
Twat
Zenk
Logal Paragradas
Hawley’a. Snow
Kuntzmann‘s
W. J. Vetters
Presbyterian Church
M. 8
Moonstone Chapter
O.E. S
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