Local Briefs From A Busy Week In The County
A mixed item list notes visitors and local happenings including A Klein promotions, a grand Methodist picnic at Riedot's Park on August 17, and a police duty mention for R L Cawson. Reports record accidents, a labor project drilling coal west of town, residents moving, a child’s death at Upper Alton, and court scheduling in the East St Louis circuit. Names include A Klein, A L Bounds, Harrison Riggin, Amanda Riggin, Harold Petey, Rev J G Reynolds, and judges Burroughs Schafer and Sturtzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louie
Burroughs
Schaefer
Sturtzell
Judicial District
Monroe County
St. Clair
Schaeffer
Randolph
Bond
Madison
Hartzell
Washington
Perry
Death of Rufus C Barnett in Edwardevilla
Rufus C Barnett a Madison county resident died at his home in Edwards ville on Monday from a strychnine overdose. Initially reported as suicide the death is now thought accidental after investigators found the poison near a medicine chest alongside morphine pills. Barnett born January 22 1831 in Hamel township served in the Civil War and held roles as miner miler and cattle inspector. Funeral held in Edwards ville Wednesday at 2 pm with burial at Woodlawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus C. Barnett Depa
Rufus C. Barnett
Madison County
Edwardevilla
Mr. Barnett
White
Barnett
Rufus C. Barnet
Hamel Township
Bartratt Place
California
Staunton
National Stock
Edwardsville
Woodlawn Cemetery
Troy Gun Club formed with officers and weekly shoots
Local residents organize the Troy Gun Club led by Robt Molliday as president Albert Rieder vice president Ht E Brown secretary and Frank Coning treasurer The club plans shoots every Tuesday and Saturday at Rieder's Park. A social and picnic events at Rieder's Park are advertised with attractions including Prof J M Speyer and his educated horse plus a Methodist church picnic with music by the Schuttze Bros Cornet Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimrods
Cann Bui
Troy Gun Club
Robt. Molliday
Albert Rieder
Ht. E. Brown
Frank Coning
Rieder
Rieder’s Park
J. M. Speyer
Methediat Church
Train Kills Two Beers as Wagon Struck at Vandalia Crossing
A wagon carrying George Becker's two sons, Willie age 12 and John age 18, was struck by Vandalia Express No. 2 near the Troy depot while crossing Main Street. Both died or were fatally injured. Drs. Brown Brauer and Zanders aided victims. an inquest, led by Coroner H. J. Ballay, found death accidental from collision with the eastbound train on August 4th, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Becker
Vandalia
Troy
John
Willie
Tariana
Aleppo
St. Louis
H. J. Ballay
Wim
Kimberlin
Foreman
Peterman
Emil Droll
John F. Solter
Thomas Norbury
John Schuching
Ff. A. Cunedy
Philip Zenk
William Horstman
J. W. Coffey
G. L. Elliott
John Becker
Gun Club Shoots At Park In Sunday Meet Scores Listed
The Guy Club held a practice shoot at Rieder's Park Sunday with twelve clay pigeons per shooter. Scorers include Frank Collins Elias Bunk Jr Robt Holliday John Taylor Lawrence Snodgrass Chas Seligmann Chas Strenhan Harry E Brown W M Austin Albert Rieder and others. A second session Tuesday tested ten birds per shooter with mixed results. Also notes on a patent medicine ad and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Club
Rieder'a Park
Frank Collins
Elias Bunk, Jr
Robt Holliday
John Taylor
Lawrence Snodgrass
Chas. Seligmann
Chas. Strenhan
Harry E. Brown
W. M. Austin
Albert. Rieder
Troy Woodmen Right In It At Sparta Picnic
The second annual Southwestern Illinois Woodmen Picnic Association gathering at Sparta drew a large crowd. Amity Camp No. 1724 from Troy won three prizes, including best drilled Foresters and the longest distance in parade. Mayor S W Raweon led the Foresters with the Black Jack Band, and the group enjoyed a celebratory supper hosted by Rev G A Seed. The Trojans look forward to next year’s event in Galleyville, though they regret not asking the man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinoia
Woodmen’s Picnic Association
Sparta
Amity Camp
East St. Louis
Foresters
S. W. Rawaou
Groundea
Vaptaiun Raweon
Trojans
M. W. A. Kanner
Belleville
Egat St. Louis
G. A. Seed
Troy
Galleville
That Throbbing Headache Pill Advertisement Claim
A vintage medical ad touts Dr King's New Life Pills as quick relief for headaches and nervous disorders. It promises pure blood and strong nerves, easy dosage, and a 25 cent price with a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by S Kingston, Druggiat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S. Kingston
Druggiat
Real Estate Transfers Filed at Recorder’s Office
Transfers of real estate filed for record at the recorder's office at county capital. Valentine Ottwein et al to Sebastian Weber, a0 d, 2 pt wh 964 see MJ 792,000. On Saturday August 12 commencing at 10 o'clock A M Mrs Jas McKittrick will sell personal property at her residence 2 miles north of Troy in Ply Oak township. Credit of nine months on all named over hd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s
Valentine Ottwein
Sebastian Weber
Jas, McKittrick
Troy
Ply Oak Township
Personal visits noted across St Louis and region
A list of arrivals and visits across St Jacob Edwardsville Collinsville and neighboring towns. Individuals including K C Gates Frank Raber Sol Templin H Geffen John Hawley Edmund Raweon Elmer Schwartz Peter Groes Mesdames Hausperger Green Henry Schwalm J Meek Mina Clara Albrecht Jane Mason Sarah Laura Ovsland Mrs Riggin Wm Schroeder Mrs Ignatina Riggin Louis Benz Odessa Jacobs Hattie Renfro G L Martin J E Simpson Kate Johnson Sadie Florence Hobson August Droft Idell Gladdys Bryant Bertha Osborne Emily Jarvis and others are recorded visiting relatives or being hosted by local residents or returning from trips to St Louis Louisville and East St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Jos
Kiese
St. Louis
Edmund Raweon
St. Botia
Elmer Schwartz
Edwardaville
Peter Groes
Eikeville
Mina Clara Albrecht
Collinsville
W. J. Votter
Misa Jane H. Mason
Fort Madison
Iowa
Genevieve Jarvis
Misaesa Sarah
Laura Ovsland
Home Folka
Misnes
Odessa Jacobs
Hattie Renfro
E. BK. Fahnestock
Wanda
G. L. Martin
Louisville
J. E. Simpson
Mra
Kate Johnson
Jas
Hindmarch
Royal Cure for Cough Promises Relief to All
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia says Dr King s New Discovery cured her shack ing cough after years of suffering She reports chest pain relief and restful sleep and urges others to try the throat chest or lung remedy Price 50c and 1 00 Trial bottles free at Kingston s drug store Free bronze clock at A Klein s guaranteed first class
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Springer
Howard St
Philadelphia
Dr. King
Evon
Kingaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Klein’s
R.L. Cawson
A. L. Bounds
Salem
Towa
Riedot
The
Methodist Church
Robert Holliday
Korea
Lhe Roin
Nie Grose Heira Iive
Henry Niebaus
Amanda
Harrison Riggin
Slagter
Wim. Stolte
Harold Petey
W. FB. Peter
Lewin Hindmarch
Zeuk
Veter Schneider
Henry Boutel
Martha
J.G. Reynolda
Upper Alton
Godfrey
Reynolds
Presbyterian Church
Thia City
Richard Mowe
Lebanon
Sait
Lebanon Coal and Machine Co
Joe
Killen
Ifia
Epworth
St. Jacob
League
St Jacob
Jos. Kigsen
Hawley's
Gun Club
Buckley
Kingston
Henry C. Gerren
Hawley’s
Postoffice
A Brown
I W Cook
Julius Peter
RF Auwarter
Lawrence Snoderas
Elias Burk
Aiar
Chan
W. Follies
Granite City
Ella Diener
Nee Rallin A. Cooper
Marie Cochran
Patrick Hanley
Rochester
N. J
Mary Callaghan
Peter Felix Ney
Josephine
Warrior
Ala
John V Maze
Oliver Gertrude Oxsey
Staunton Peter Prakszat
Len Carbon
Auguste Celin
Troy Woodmen
Real Estate Transfera
Gabe
K. C. Gates
Frank Raber
Highland
Sol. Templin
H. ©. Geffen
St. Louia
John M. Hawley
Henry Schwalm
J. Meek
Frank Malitz
R.A. Woodward
Firman Snodgrass
Mulberry Grove
T. A. Riggin
Jos. Porter
Meadames
W. W. Barnaback Sod
Kendall
Donoho
Wm. Schroeder
of &J. Louis
Vislting
Mra. Voiaen
Mra. Ignatina Riggin
Misa Annie
Mra. C. Greenbush
Louis Benz
Colinaville
American Federation of Labor
Sadie
Florence Hobson
H. E. Brow
August Droft
Misses Idell
Gladdys Bryant
Bertha Osborne
Emily Jarvis
M. W. Powell
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