Township Officials List Names and Roles
Township supervisors and staff listed with titles and names. Includes supervisor K C Kersey town clerk George Kiesat collector W Gotnet Aanessor Wit Bchultus IT Kuhlmann trustees B O Morries 0 9 Ba wards Ignatian Riggin justices Robt Williamson Philip Eekert constables H Q Borney Robert Holliday pound master Fred Eisfert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C Kersey
George Kiesat
W. Gotnet Aanessor
Bchultus
Kuhlmann
Willits
H. Q. Borney
Robert Holliday
Pound Mister
Fred Eisfert
Local notes mix holiday ads and small town goings on
Local brief notes report holiday sales at Klein's and Garnet's, a New Year ball at Central Hall, a new night school, and various local occurrences. A baby boy arrived for Mr and Mrs Silas Shadwick, while Mrs Job of Alton died from injuries. Stiehan’s wagon accident, a derailed freight near Sherman Park, and miller Herman Rump moving to J H Merten Co are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Shadwick
Garnet’s
Shernon Park
J. W. Garnet’s
Delightful Lincolnian Society Entertainment at McCray-Dewey Academy
The Lincolnian Literary Society presented a musical and dramatic program at St Rieder's Opera House on Wednesday evening under Prof Minnie Brubaker. The drama Among the Breakers was the highlight with well cast roles. Music by Prof Smith on the piano drew praise from a small appreciative audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnian Literary Society
McCray-Dewey Academy
Minnie Brubaker
Academy
St Rieder
Miss Brubaker
Crodit
Prof. Smith
Hess-Geasaging Wedding Quiet Ceremony at Catholic Parsonage
On Wednesday evening at 7:30 Rev Aug Foreter presided over the marriage of Joseph Heas and Hanish Geas aging at the Catholic parsonage. Only family attended this quiet ceremony. Heas works at the local mines and Geas aging is the daughter of a prosperous farmer. They will reside in the city and are wished a long, happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Heas
Misa Hanish
Aug. Foreter
Hoes
Mise Geacaking
Tom Cann
A Slippery Time This Week
A cold ice and snow spell has kept many indoors during the week, especially the elderly. Children skated freely while others risked treacherous streets. Some streets were salted, helping footing but danger remained as slips occurred yet no serious falls were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Earth
Safor
Christmas Services and Treats Across Local Churches
Christmas services were held at the Catholic church at 10 o'clock with morning rites, while German Evangelical and Lutheran churches offered festive programs and decorated trees. The Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday schools hosted Christmas treats for children, with songs, speeches, and a sweets bag. A new post office feature by Santa’s helpers distributed gifts, and all families enjoyed candy and fruit in a unified community celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
Presbyterian Sunday School
Banta Claus
Boquet for the Editor from a St Louis friend
A letter from F. W. Seele Jr. of St Louis praises the revival of the home paper. He recalls past life in the little world the paper chronicles and expresses hope the publication will continue to be a pride and fixture of its home city. He notes the editor deserves goodwill for reviving its life and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Seele, Jr
St. Loui
Ite
Garnet's Im mense stock of Toys sparks quick shopping
Shoppers urged to visit Garnet's to view a immense stock of toys before buying elsewhere. The store promotes wide selection and competitive prices aiming to attract holiday shoppers and families seeking toys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet
Poetry with a Point in Market Advertising
An old style poem argues that success in battle or business comes from steady effort and thoughtful advertising. It contrasts loud hype with deliberate planning, praising persistent prayer and reliable print ads over reckless, sudden promotion. The verse links solid business prospects to careful messaging and consistent strategy.
Hue of Fancy Queens ware at Cornet's for Xmas sale
A large hue of fancy Queens ware is featured for Christmas at Cornet's store. The display promises seasonal additions, with shoppers invited to view and purchase during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gornet’s
Boy Seeks Printing Office Work and Training
A youth expresses readiness to work and earn while learning the printing trade at a local office. He aims to gain hands on experience, show honesty, and develop skills in the printing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawreo
Local social notes from Edwardaville and nearby towns
Sunday visitors include Mrs W J Vetter of St Louis and Miss Grace Kingston visiting St Louis for several days. Ed Klein and John Bagger traveled to Lebanon for the weekend. Chas E Richter made a business trip to Edwardville on Wednesday. Ed Betz of Greenville visits friends here on Monday. Truman Gore spending Christmas with his wife and children in the city. Mrs August Richter and sons Henry and Frank visited Edwardville Saturday. Miss Jezele Jepson left tonight for holiday visits in Lebanon. William F Schultze and wife guests of Adolph Kuntzman family in Highland last Sunday. Thomas Austin of Mendon Missouri visited his brother W M Austin and family. A E Rump of St Louis visited home folks and attended a Dancing Club party Thursday night. Dr Stevens and family attended drama at the Opera House Wednesday night.
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Detinitag
Truman Gore
Mr. Robinson
Collinsville
August Ritcher
Sona
Henry
Frank
Edwardaville
Jezele Jepaon
Lebanon
William F. Schultze
Adolph Kuntzman
Highland
Thomas Austin
Mendon
Missouri
W. M. Ausin
A.E. Rump
St. Louis
Dancing Club
Local social notes and events from Highland area
Henry Haley and family spent Sunday with relatives in Highland. Leonard Adjer and Daniel Witkens drove to Marine Sunday afternoon. Numerous locals attended the entertainment storey Wednesday evening and the Highland drama Saturday. Miss Alice Hochuli returned from a visit to St Louis. Mrs. Agnes Boaz returned home after visiting Alhambra and Marine. Prof. McCultcheon of Pocahontas was buried Sunday with R. Malan, G. W. Hoffmann and Matt Juda among attendees. A literary meeting last Saturday debated if Woman is superior to Man, with the affirmative winning. Phil Baer, Bred Sohler and Mrs. H. J. Michsch judged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Haley
Highland
Leonard Adjer
Daniel Witkens
Marine
Alice Hochuli
St. Louie
Phil. Baer
Bred Sohler
H. J. Michsch
Valuable Books For Sara For Sale By Z W Buel
This office lists affordable volumes by Z W Buel including The Savage World, Around the World with the Great Voyagers, Erocs of the Dark Continent, and Metropolitan Life Unveiled. Prices range from 1.00 to 1.50, each bound and suitable as a Christmas gift for Sara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. W. Buel
Sande
Africa
America
Fragmentary names list from 1607 with place hints
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and places such as Troy Ul Post Office and December 1 1607. Included are Budde Mrs Hammah Billa EC Humason Mre WA Link F Jonneon Miss Mar Meyer tame Joleon and Chas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Ul
Budde
Hammah
Billa
Humason
Mre
Link
F. Jonneon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Township Officials
Troy Lodge
A. F
A.M. Begater
Masonic Hall
Jonk Barndanor
Guren
Neilson Lodge
O. F
L. Bauru
G. Ron
Pisgah
G. W. Gates
U.P. Boa
Williamson
Mentor Lodge
Gantle Hell
Sahott
Manton
Agtnua Bowner
Nee Camb
MW Fa
Droil’s Fiall
W. Rawson
V. Ccavauer Buon
Germanta Lodge
PB Hall
T. Guarsacha
T. Mi. Joux Gant
K. Ot H. Mosta
R . Jon
M. Bosomworth
T. A. Riggin
Thos. H. Bell
F. BR
Troy Dist
Antes
Roll’s Hall
G. L. Exstin
Hi. A. Campy
Citizens’ Building and
Lourh
James A. Bean
EF. Auwaurem
Baptist Church
Banday
Jas. Gaborns
Methodist Church
Babbath School
G. A. Bood
Sanday
Rev
G. Flassman
Lutheran ST
Jerome
Mase
Gundage
A. Rav
Forater
Epworth
Jonine League
Troy
Baturdey
Madern
Ane M Taylor
Migs Serena Davy
Sesy
WO. Hollis
Tla
Klein's
J. W. Garnet's
McCray-Davey Academy
John Vidamour
Ilesaya
Gornel’s
Odd Fellows
Wm. Hampe
Tuper
McAdoo
Adailasion
Central Hell
Monte
Wolsonist
A. Hlein
Tirojain
Louis
Bernhardt
W.M
Elina
Bark, Jr
Seo Wy Chas
Binilth
John ‘Bernhardt
John
Henry Bernhardt
Herman Rump
Scale Milling Co
J. H. Merten Commision Co
St. Charles
Boquet
Poetry
Bramesa
A&rock
Stevens
Mise Lillie
Horace
Opera House
Jacob &Quibs
Agnes Boaz
Hy Alhambra
M’cultcheon
Pocahontas
R. Malan
G. W. Hoffann
Matt Juda
Sara
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