COUNTY CULLINGS AND REGIONAL NOTES IN 1900 ISSUE
Collinsville waterworks bonds reduced to 10400 dollars. Nearly 50000 paid at Alton Glass works last Saturday. St Johns M E church Ed wardsville installs a new pipe organ. Alton proclaims Chicago sewage arrives down the Mississippi. New dynamos planned for Alton Railway Gas and Electric Light plant. Ollie Ward of Upper Alton aged 14 wed last week with parental consent. Philip Lauff Granite City to build a 40000 dollar hotel with 78 rooms and stores. Madison sheriff special election March 20. delegate primaries February 9. Republican convention Highland February 12. Democratic convention announced today. Two men burglarize Olive's store New Douglas. captured and chased toward Glen Carbon. one captured at Glen Carbon. revolver threat used during pursuit. August Flower advertised as top medicine. claims for indigestion and biliousness. Green's August Flower sample bottles at S Kingston's drug store. An Editor's Life Saved by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. testimonial from B S Epwamps, Wyant Ll. Renick Miami lton of West Jefferson cured self of rectal fistula with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. 25c box. School calendar 1900 from American Book Company. free copies for teachers. Vandalis Line ten ride commutation Troy to East St. Louis for 4.10. sewing machine from New Home Co offered cheap. call in.
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Collinsville
Alton Glass Works
St. Johns M. E
Edwardsville
Alton
Chicago
Mississippi
Alton Railway, Gas and Electric Light Company
Ollie Ward
Upper Alton
Philip Lauff
Granite City
Madison County
Highland
Olive
New Douglas
Barnaback
Glen Carbon
Jerseyville Seeks Canning Factory for Local Industry
Jerseyville aims to attract a canning factory to boost industry. The report also notes investments in a chemical fire engine by Mariasa, a new 485 pound fire bell in Virden, and various county happenings including smallpox cases, jailbreak attempts, bankruptcies, and local civic concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariasa
Virden
Olney
Macoupin County
Morgan County
Northern Illinois Normal School
Dixon
Electric Bitters touted as cure all blood purifier
A Washita doctor promotes Electric Bitters as a supreme remedy for eczema fevers ulcers and running sores claiming Mrs Crewer was cured after years of suffering. The ad also touts Boschee German Syrup for throat and lung troubles and lists mail schedules and uncalled letters at Troy postoffice with names such as Anderson Davis Griffin Mason and Vance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Be. Cargite
Washita
Crewer
S. Kingston
Troy
Aluminum card case gift with 100 cards offer
A dealer advertises a pretty aluminum card case with space for a name or society emblem. The offer includes 100 cards for 75 cents, highlighting a compact promotional set for organizations or individuals seeking personalized identifiers.
Odor Sparks Commentary as Large Woman Departs Trolley
A New York Sun excerpt recalls a rider declaring relief as a massive passenger exits a trolley car. A strong funeral-like scent lingers, described as lilies and immortelles, prompting amused chatter between two women about the departing passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
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Green
Chamberlain
Epwamps
the Review
Wyant, Ll
Kingston
Surgeona
Renick Miamilton
West Jefferson
American Book Company
Cincinnati
Vandalis
East St. Louis
Silvertieing
The
New Home Co
General News
Jerseyville
Maggie Dunham
Taylorville
Indiana
Belleville
Phillips
J. U. Labearl
Danville
United States
Decatur High School
Parenta
Fiward Moore
Hillsboro
Herman Barnikol
St. Clary County
Barnickel
Boschee
S. Kingstown
Postoffice
M. W. Powell, P. M
Oliver
Bradley
Morrison
Manley & Thompson
Nabowe
Geren
Die
Ee Prood Ree Magazine
Agenta
Chakspeare
Vents
McCall Company
Jdth Street
New York City
Shakspeare
Homer
Troy, In
Union Bargain Store
Paul Hochman
Elas US
Munk & Co
New York
F St
Washington, D.C
Fapy
Flinek
Rence Rowan
Sean
Opitior Lawvest
Werner Company
Manufacturera
Akron
Ohio
OUTRA
U.S
C. A. Snow & Co
U.S Patent Office
Washington
Vandalia Line
Vandalia
Sundsl
Kartward
Indianapolis
Lad’ Pelsceom
Sunenily Acs
G. L. Eletott
Agunt, Troy, Invisors
J. M. Chesbrougil
Asa’t G.P. A
St. Louis, Mo
Humphreys
Farey
Medleing Co
Cor
Willan
John Sta
Vreterinaky
Margaret J. Sangster
Lidles’ ‘Home Journal
Dragsivts
Wlumphreys ED
William & Dol Stu
Tim Cas
Wheeler
Wilson
New Royal
J. H. Stienhans
House Pornisher
J. W. Gornet
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