The Grops of 1800 Farm Outlook Report
The Climate and Crop Bureau summarizes 1900 crop progress in March to September. Spring work delayed by cold March. winter wheat and oats fared well. Hessian fly hit central and southern wheat. corn prospects high but May cold and southern rains caused damage. June to August brought wind and drought effects on apples and corn. September sowing of wheat. Farm for sale: Hale property near Troy, 190 acres, non resident heirs, sale via trustee J A Vance, Edwardsville, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Springfield
Hale
J. A. Barnsback
Troy
J. A
Vance
Edwardsville
Valentine Episode Shocks Community In Mail Obscenity Arrest
Deputy U. S. Marshal E. M. Eaton arrested Martin Arth Jr and Philip Geller in Marine on obscenity mail charges sparked by a comic valentine sent on Saint Valentine’s Day. They posted threats and scurrilous language on the back after suspecting the sender. Bond set at $100 each, $ Springfield federal court bound. A similar case is expected soon pending a witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
E. M. Eaton
Marine
Martin Arth, Jr
Philip Geller
Valentine
Troy
East St. Louis
Gray
Springfield
Sam
Wreck on the Vandalia Leaves Mail Train Damaged
West bound mail train No 5 ran through an open switch at St Clair avenue East St Louis and smashed into loaded box cars. Engineer Jack Van Cleave and fireman Henry Rickleman escaped serious injury after leaping from the locomotive. The mail clerk John H Gregg was seriously injured. Passengers aboard the smoking car and day coach were shaken but uninjured. Satisfied with the repair time the article notes the crash as miraculous given its speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Jack van Cleave
Terre Haute
Henry Rickleman
St. Louis
St. Clair Avenue
East St. Louis
John H. Gregg
van Cleave
Rickleman
Washington's birthday programs at St Pauls school
The St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran parochial school hosted Washingtons Birthday exercises directed by Prof C E Kellermann. Twenty nine numbers including songs speeches and dialogues were performed by pupils in a free community event praised for its quality and novelty. A following social at Mr and Mrs Wim Hampe featured Miss Annie Hampe and dressmaking lessons. Helpers and guests from nearby towns attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Parochial School
Washington
C. E. Kellermann
C. Gerling
W. Taake
P. Wendler
Gerling
Germarn
Emma Wittmann
Ashinellen
Minnie Rucker
Wim. Hampe
Annie
St. Louis
Miss Hampe
Edwardsville
Mrs Ethel Estella Joseph Dies At 27 In City
Mrs Ethel Estella Riggin Joseph wife of Edgar B Joseph died at her home after a brief illness aged 27 years 11 days She was born near Marine and later moved with her husband to this city Funeral Sunday afternoon at one from the family residence to the Methodist Church and then to Troy cemetery for interment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Estella Joseph
Edgar B. Joseph
Ethel Estella Riggin
Marine
James C. Riggin
Methodist Church
Troy
Ralston Goods Featured By Clay Street Merchant Ad
A. Heddergott showcases the Ralston Goods cereal preparations with illustrated advertising. The notice urges readers to view the forthcoming ads and notes the product’s quality, while a thanks is extended to Troy friends for their support after a bereavement. Also advertised are a first-grade Kangaroo Calf Button Shoe at Klein's and Heinecke's 144 brand cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Heddergott
Ralston
Jess
Klein's
Local notes on snow, trades, and town life
Newsy notes report prospects for more snow and local happenings. Hawley's repairs, fresh oysters at F. Kumt Mann's, instruments at W J Vetter's, and Ash Wednesday services mark the week. Ed Schwalm confined with rheumatism. taxes due. various business updates and a church baptism noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schwalm
Death of a Wanderer at the Central Hotel
An unknown man died at the Central Hotel from epilepsy after being found unconscious near the Snodgrass farm. Sebastian Weber found him and brought him to town. County physician Braner and Rev Dr Bradley attended. The body, buried in Troy's potter's field, was given a Christian burial despite pauper status, and investigators seek to identify him using papers found among his effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Hotel
Sebastian Weber
Snodgrass
Weber
Squire Eckert
Garnet
Potter’s Field
Troy
Dr. Bradley
Blackburn University
Carlinville
Butcher John Weber severely injured in dangerous joke
Collinsville butcher John Weber, known to readers, was badly hurt when a prank exploded gun powder in a stove as an African American helper cleaned a chimney. He was taken to a St. Louis hospital in critical condition with limited eyesight chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weber
Collinsville
Weber
St. Louis
Public Sale By Henry DeTienne Near Troy
Henry DeTienne residing three miles west of Troy will sell a large amount of personal property at public sale on Saturday March 2 at 10 o clock A M A six month credit is offered on sums over 10 dollars This notice is printed as a free public service from the issuing office Eye openers for money savers and ready to wear suits made to measure priced at 8 50 with a wide range of goods offered at affordable prices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry DeTienne
Troy
The Racket Store Ad Offering Digestive Aid and Shoes
An old advertisement touts Heinecke’s bone cigars and Rex Ladies’ Goat or Grain Button Shoes. It promotes Herbine to improve digestion and blood purity, with a price of 0 cents and sale by S. Kingston at Klein's offering a $2.00 pair cut to $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Kingston
Klein’s
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State of
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Climate and Crop Bureauan
Secretary of Agriculture
Maliz
S. Laval
Dallas
Tex
Wm. A. Wilson
F. F. Wilson
Formosa
Cali
Social and Personal
George Wittmann
Irret Amd Wy Hasse
Theo
Klouwsing
Mi Verna
Katie Rehland
Mt. Vernon
Bomcree
Avion Rucker
Bolland
Mary Busse
T. Langech
Muchienturg
H. Pedder
FE. Isenberg
Khaff
T. Dornseil
J. Dornseff
John Bobland
B. Busse
M. Meir
Miller
A. Bohhend
M. Reuter
Ayaa
Seloct
Mary Nueeker
Paul Gerfen
Ope
Gig Gee
Irfon
I. Dornseif
HR. Busse
Pitness” Dummer
Belniie
China
Seenekhot
Anan Bolland
Rae
Jayil
Clara Gornet
J. W. Gornet
Rex Orchestra
Rieder
Opera House
H. C. Kersey
Elmer Berkey
H.R. Hoge and Wife
Edward Struckhoff
Near Marine
Katie Wohswinkel
St. Jacob
W. W. Jarvis
Jesse J. Phillips
Hillsboro
Lena Heinrich
Linda Kuecker
F.W. Seele, Jr
H. A. Rump
Birchie Niemer
G. A. Purviance
Maggie Risser
Blanche Rawson
F. C. Hostetter and Wife and Sons of
Amelia Griffin
Annie Braner
F. W. Braner
Bernard Joseph
Missouri
John Riebold
Ignatius Riggin
Hartley
Texas
J. F. Ackerman
F. P. Kinder
Minnie Horstman
daugh_ters
Ida and
Fredericka
al Stephens
Mr. Stephens
John F. Deimling
Edward R
E. B. Joseph
F. A. Santry
Chicpren
Heinecke
Hawley's
F. Kuntzmann’s
W. J. Vetters
A. Klein
Charpe
W. J. Vetter's
John E. Wood
Mr. Wood
Chris Russo, Jr
Frank A. Collins
Louis Struckhoff
East End
The
Baptist Church
James Osborn
Ed Deimling
National Stock Yards
Jarvis
George Giger
George
Donk Bros
Corliss
West End
Ballard
Samuel Cartwright
Miners’ Union
Walter Winkinson
J. Jenkins
Brookside
Truman K. Gore
LD. Gore
T. H. Bell
Chicago & Alton Railroad Co
Joliet
Charles Jarvis
Chas. Hamilton
John Sandaless
Rex
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