Court House Items and New Circuit Court Cases
Circuit and Probate Court notices list new circuit court cases including J T Burks vs A Miller for 3300 and mortgage foreclosures. Divorce actions include Ethel Walter vs George Walter with desertion and restoration of maIden name Ethel Gordon. Several cases disposed as decrees or foreclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Burks
A. Miller
Assumpsit
Village of Madison
City of Venice
John Spencer
John Wortmann
C. N. Traveus
Lizzie Skeen
John L. Stanley
Travous
Madison
Ethel Walter
Alton
George Walter
Oratrix
Ethel Gordon
Madison County cases and divorce petitions dominate term
A late April term lists numerous civil actions including divorces for Fanny and George Huffman and Joseph and Mabel Porter, ejectment and partition suits, appeals, and damages. The docket includes assumpsit, attachment, and detainer actions, with several cases removed to federal court and others proceeding to judgment. Notable items name Meyer Schmidt Grocer, Madison Coal Co, and several executors and guardians in estate matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice
Madison County Ferry Co
Jos. I. Porter
Mabel Porter
Fanny Huffmann
Geo. W. Huffman
Eugene Collins
L. P. Collins
Addie J. Frazier
Jos. B. Watt
Mary E. Quinn
David Searles
Alice V. Hill
Admx
Nicholas Robson
U. S
Frederick Gruendahl
Consolidated Coal Co
Meyer-Schmidt-Grocer Co
Joseph Watson
W. D. Hannah
Admr
Hy. Kaune
Assumpsit
City of
Granite City
Madison County
Carson Cubine
James McKittrick
George and
Annie Vesper
Henry Moutz
Adolph Hitz
Toledo
St. Louis & Western
Eau Claire Lumber Co
Wm. DD
Grider
Jacob Ixoch
Village of
St. L’ Merchants Bridge Terminal
Chas. Seibold
City of Alton
J.H. Sink
G. A. Brewer
E. L. Schwarz
Wm. Keller
John Brady
St. Louis Stamping & Enameling Co
Probate Proceedings Hearings Set on Deceased Estates
Probate journal notes judge Wm. P. Early. Guardian reports minor Wm O Hughes balance 45.01. Estate of Thomas Root with $107 claim by H C Priest. Emily S Allard insane conservator reports 874.84. Anna Rath deceased final report set for Feb 17. Fred Pilgrim deceased death proof and will set for Feb 20. Henry R Phinney deceased administratrix reports 33245.43 deficiency approved. Eliza H Knight deceased estate settled. administrator discharged. E N Peterson deceased administrator may sell personal property privately. Harrison W Wood minor letters issued to C W Welsh. bond 100 with Aldrich and Welsh sureties approved. Anna Hassman deceased proof of death letters to Frederick Hissman bond 500 with Lewis Hassman surety approved. Joseph Reilly deceased administrator final balance 238.30. heirs receive balance. administrator discharged. Johanna Peters deceased proof of death letters to H C Peters son. bond 1200 with George Barra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Early
Wm. O. Hughes
Guardian
Thomas Root
H. C. Priest
Emily S. Allard
Anna Rath
Fred Pilgrim
Henry R. Phinney
Eliza H. Knight
E. N.peterson
Harrison W. Wood
C. W. Welsh
Frank W. Aldrich
Wm. Welsh
Anna Hassman
Carl A. Hartmann
George Muench
Montone
Col- Vimsville
Jacob Schiller
Luke O'Brier
West Madison
Tobin
Joseph Miller
D. Lot
Hunter's N. L
Alton
Dettpea
B.C. Mack
Samuel E. Springer
Pope
Theo. Selb
B. St. le. M
R. R. Co
Lott
Venice
V.A. Prickett & Son
Wisisness
Walter Herder
Prickett
Edwardsville
Louise Isenberg
Ceee Eee
Job
Lucy Ray
Ed East Alfon
Lacy Ray
John T. Paddock
Johns ‘T
Tees
McCasland & Youree
Granite City
F. Leyden
George G. Frazer
C.S. Youree
John M. Dial
B. Watt
Elbert B. Watt
Kansas
Eliza D. Phinney
W. TY
Norton
Pilot & Fiesler
C.D. McC
A. Ambrosius
Collins
Collinsville
Sophia Demuth
Hunter’s
Ki. Wheeler
Fillmore and
Wolf ‘Sts
Ed Jos
Cha
Oal
Catherine Mark
Ambrosius
Adolph Fedder
Guyeralto
Madison
Caroline E.W. Duncan
Beaumont
Ina
Sely
Pfennig
Fan
Emma C. Wood
Evine Condon
Hunter
N. la
John G. McNair
Bo W. Supdoln EE. Wagner
Qed
Ty Gaanbrill
Fred Vierling
P.S. Weidman
John Fetehe
Geo
Kaseberg
Knox & Smith
Gieo
Dobn Peehte
Harriet C. Dolbee
Mary Doyle
Duncan
Youree
Geo. G. Frazer
Andy
Jarvis
E. Wheeler
Altonne
Michael W. Carroll
Philip Liebler
Anna Liebler
Wardsville
Banack Co
Wil
Highland Park
Ter
Naster
Nie Ochs
Aug. Gross
Chas. L. Gray
Jos. Wicher
G. Niedringhaus
Susan Mor
Sarah A. Johnston
Cathpiger
Bik McNair
Danforth’s
Troy Exchange Bank and Telephone Exchange Ad
A 1900s Troy notice lauds the Troy Exchange Bank’s stability and service including deposits, discounts, and loans. It also promotes the Troy Telephone Exchange with 50 subscribers, monthly $1 rates, and planned farm line extensions connecting to Kiloch system for access to St Louis and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Telephone Exchange
Troy
J. H. Steinhans
J. W. Garnet, Treas
Chris. Busse Jr. Treas
St. Louis
Highland Troy Nurser? Social Hub Of Raber’s Depot Retreat
The Vandalia depot establishment run by Mr. C. Raber draws social crowds for recreation and fine drinks. Raber, a Swiss-born engineer turned Troy resident, has long been part of the area, offering Highlands beer, brandies, select whiskies, cigars and a well regarded, lawful business with twenty years in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Raber
Vandalia Depot
Raber
Troy
Switzerland
New York
St. Louis
Highland
Troy's Advocate and in Interests
Troy's advantages and interests describes Mr. Vetter as a reliable local businessman and energetic official. It highlights his early leadership as the youngest president of the Board of Trustees and notes his integrity, time given to local measures, and the trustworthiness of his company serving popular needs in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Vetter
Board of Trustees
Rex cigar by Edw Heinecke of Troy grows in fame
Edw Heinecke, a St Louis native, operates a Troy factory making the Rex cigar from select tobacco. The long filler, five cent cigar is praised for purity, flavor and workmanship as orders grow from Troy Coulinsville Maryville Marine and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Rex
Edw. Heinecke
Marine Ill
Coulinsville
Maryville
Marine
Squire Philip Eckert Runs Feed and Cider Mill
In Troy the notable figure Squire Philip Eckert is highlighted for his extensive dealings in feed and his feed and cider mill. He is described as well known and popular, with prompt execution of orders at reasonable figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Philip Eckert
Squire Eckert
Local Insurance Agents and Justice Eckert Named
Squire Eckert, Justice of the Peace for eight years, is described as fair minded and active in local duties. George T. Eckert represents Aetna and North American insurance firms and is ready to underwrite all property against fire, lightning, cyclone or tornado. He also operates a wagon scale and issues weight certificates at his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
I1l
Indiana
Squire Eckert
Justice of the Peace
Geo. T. Eckert
Aetna
The Central Hotel Through Time in Local History
In the early fifties the stage inn operated by Wm. Meiners Sr. became the Central Hotel, offering lodging for travelers and serving cattle buyers and traders. It retained its role as a dependable lodging and dining house with rates of one dollar per day, continuing to welcome strangers and travelers and maintaining steady business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Stage Inn
Central Hotel
Wm. Meiners
St. Louis
Central
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets praised by Dunkerton woman
Mrs. Geiger of Dunkerton Iowa reports many medicines failed to ease her stomach trouble and constipation but Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gave better results. Sold by S Kingston. Buckeye Pile Ointment advertised as a piles remedy priced 50 cents per bottle and 75 cents per tube by S Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5S. Geiger
Dunkerton
Iowa
Chamberlain
S. Kingston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fleischer’s
Bollman Mercantile
Circuit and
Caroline C. Waltz
Minta Tully
Matthew Tully
Jemima Johnson
Murray McConnell
Lulu McConnell
George W. Padgett
Mary Ann Padgett
Hettie Landreth
Granvil Landreth
Julia McCarthy
John McCarthy
Lucia I. Priest
A. I. Benbow
Upper Alton
Maggie L. McReynolds
Maggie L. McRey
Madison Co. Ferry Co
City of Venartlett Et al
Law
David Ransom
Mink Garrison
Adam Noll
John Young
Nutt Weber
David Robinson
Robi. I. Laden
E. J. Parks
Ed. K. McMahon
B.C. Few
Ed. McDorman
Emma. Craig
Frank Ross
Ed C. Ross
Apr
Henry Bauer
Henry Gerner
Samuel Lindley
Wm. Taake
Mary Taaké
Fred Taake
Henry Taake
Herman Pasche
Charles Maurer
Wim. Kuckers
Wm. Ackerman
Julius Begémann
Julius
Theresa Begemann
Leland H. Buckley
Wilhelmina
Rosina Begemann
C. C. Buckley
E. C. Springer
John Powers
Michael Mahoney
J. F. McGinnis
Elizabeth Powers
Probate Proceedings
Uga
Troy Exchange Bank
D. G. Jarvis
Trey
Heinecke
Insurance, Feed and Feed Mill
M. F. Allwarter
the Capitol Life Association
Springfield
Illinois
WM. H. Wild
U. Sand
Casnowe
U.S. Patent. Office
Lelank, Aoe
Droll’s Hardware Store
August Drole
Kingston
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