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Neighborhood items from St Louis area details local events
The St Clair County jail has zero boarders. Mascoutah church received a $2,000 organ. Mascoutah bans beer canning. Madison County soldiers reunion set for Sept 28-29 in Alton. North Alton reports a twelve fingered baby born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Bush. Edwardville Hotel Company incorporated with $80,000 stock. Cobb Gouterman, Charles Travous and Wilbur Warnock named incorporators. Five Italian women and five monkeys visited town. police prevented mischief. Belleville balloons planned with free admission ticket directions. A party featured ice cream lobster salad croquettes and fritters. guests fell ill, suspected poisoning. Railroads buy south of the Madison Bridge for yards and freight houses. Lovejoy monument work begins. dedication aimed for Decoration Day. Mississippi River may cut through above city toward Ohio, threatening Cairo. Roy Sears of Wilsboro negotiates debt by reciting a prayerful appeal for payment. Commentary on youth self-denial and future ambition concludes the column.