Toledo & East St. Louis line eyed by Troy group
A lengthy notice discusses the Toledo and East St. Louis Railroad Company and a proposed route through Vermillion to East St. Louis. Troy residents weigh chances the line will run via Troy, boosting local status, coal fields, and growth, while Greenville backs efforts to secure the road. Died Sevil H. Austin, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Austin, aged seven months. Public sale announced by Fred Wegener near Troy with livestock and farm goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louia Papera
Weck
Tolédo & East St. Louis Railroad Company
Vermillion
Ind
Eastst. Louis
Chicago
Troy
Uae
St. Lows
Joy & Astern
Douk ‘Broa. Coal and Coke Company
St Lote
Chaticea
St. Louis
Poinca
Amell
Trojana
Minois Central
Troy & Eastern
Illinois Central
Peoria & Northern
Toledo & Enst
East St. Louis
St .Louis, Joy & Eastern
Greenville
Renson
Greenvile
Fred Wegener
Roy
Mont
Otalook
Death by Own Action in Pin Oak Township
Ww Sievers a well known farmer near Edwardsville committed death by own action Monday evening after a protracted spree His wife testified he had long been a drinking man and during the weeks prior to his death drank to excess The family returned home to find him on a back porch and later hanged himself in a grove A coroner's inquest found death by own action The funeral was held Wednesday with interment in Woodlawn cemetery
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Sievers
Pin Oak Township
Edwardsville
Tugaday
Silvara
Joseph Pogue
Woda
Chickens Cause Legal Clash Before Squire Eckert
A local trespass dispute over chickens led Miller to sue Geo Kiesel in Squire Eckert's court. Witnesses testified amid a crowded, rowdy scene. the judge ruled for Kiesel. Ice cream and refreshments announced for May 12. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for aid during illness and death of a child.
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Squire Eckert
Miller
Geo. Kiesel
Pon
Anid Kiesel
E Ritcher
Thas
Squire
Lenare
Mua Mra
W. M. Avan
Weekly Crop Bulletin reports favorable harvest conditions
Special to the WorkLy CALL Springfield July 47 1900 notes excellent harvesting week across crops with oats harvest complete and wheat threshed. Rain affected northern districts lightly while south remained generally dry. corn and hay show strong growth and fair to good yields with some local rust and chinch bug damage.
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Springfield
Clark County
Friend Grove
Wabash
W.E. Majore
Balleville
St. Clair County
Helms
Stone Church
Washington County
H. Daaper
Yesterday's Storm Ravaged Town With Heavy Rain and Lightning
Yesterday's storm swept through the area with a heavy downpour, flooding streets and gutters while a gale tore down trees. Lightning disrupted the telephone exchange and fuses, but repairs followed swiftly. crops may spoil if wet weather persists and threshing faced delays. The Call announces new grocer stock under J. D. Hons.
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Atraeta
Contra Aloo
Clack Jack
Collinsville
Social and personal notes from Amity Camp ball events
Visitors in and out of the city marked by a log rolling ball hosted by Amity Camp No. 1724 Wiot A. Nine members participated and three new members were welcomed. Many locals and visitors from Marine, St. Jacob, Glen Carbon and Collinsville attended, with about thirty new members added in recent months. The piece lists numerous residents visiting St. Louis, Edwardsville, and nearby towns, plus church activities and Royal Neighbors events.
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Amity
Presbyterian Shurch
Visilors
Marine
St. Jacob
Glen Carbon
Collinsville
Mt Zion M
N.D. Sweeney
Trenton
Atyle
Hlanlao
Epworth League
Ile
M. J Church
Olive Jones
Robt. Uolliday
Royal Neighbors of America
Wil
Highland Degree
Rescued From Gypsies After Cruel Two-Year Ordeal
Elmer Morgan a 12 year old boy was rescued from a roaming gypsy band and placed in Madigan County Hospital in Edwardsville after lingering abuse and starvation. The captors were captured near Troy and fined. The boy, pale and scarred, hopes to be reunited with his mother Lizzie Morgan of Bella Vernon, Virginia. The report also notes an unrelated Donk Mine accident injuring Charley Craig, a colored laborer, who was treated and sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Elmer Morgan
Madigan County Hospital
Edwardeville
Lizzie Morgan
Bella Vernon
Fayette County
Elmer
Aud
Eimer
Troy
Hidwardsville
W. D. Renfro
Renfro
Local Brevities and News Snippets From Troy St Jacob
Local tidbits note Hawley watch repair, job printing, and a new hire at C Hollis store. Miss Alice Burk starts at Hollis store. Dr Bruce lays new quarters. Water millions eyed for next week. Katy discounts Thomas cat near a disturber of peace. Trojans attend St Jacob picnic. school treasurer notes in last page. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Chas McKittrick on Monday. Blackberrying up, no snake tales. weeds fall to scythe. Extra CALL copies offer Jarvie Pin Oak assessment lists at 5 cents. M E K church quarterly meet set for Aug 18-19 at St Jacob. Donk mite reservoir praised as safe bath site. The Cain features eight pages with centennial prep. Ad space highlights Ballard’s Snow Liniment and Herbine toning digestion. Bertha Osborn joins Shurtleff College grads as teacher. Pile cures promoted. lodge attendance plan discussed. race to match makings described. Albert Rieder hosts July 29 park picnic with Rough Rider act by Frank Schramm.
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Pin Osk
Chas. McKittrick
Charlie
Eixtra
Jarvie
Pin Oak
M.ek
Church
Troy
St. Jacob
Mt. Zion
New Donk Mite
Cain
Madi-son
Ballard
Kingston’s
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Toledo
East St
Louia Railroad
Sevil H
W. M. Austin
M. E
Thance
A. Klein's
Hawley
Wm. Sievers
Lanois
Southern District
Columbia
Union County
Jos M. Arnin
Wanda
Madison County
Koudall
Geo. Kiess
Guriiue
J. D. Honzs
J. W. Gornel
St. Lowia
J.T. Stienhans
Albert Rieder
Andrew Klein
J. J. Mix
Altamont
G.J Hiljott
Bernard Millar
Sunray
H.Q. Martin
Alton
J. I. Auw Arter
Ritcher
George Riteher
FL Auwarter
Eidlwardsville
Elsie
Olie Goeratecker
Dolla Ungler
Laura Oslanud
St. Lonia
Elmer Schwartz
Edwardavilla
Jane Paynea
Ollie
Trinidad, Colo
Amos Gusewelle
Bethalto
Athia
Amelia Miller
Fred Suoidermeier
Leuth
J. S. Jagier
Lebanon Hia
W.D. Dawley
Moberly
F. F. Hampton
Win, Hughes
Louisa Wilson
Murphysboro
Edw
Heincoke
A. Woodward
St. Lavia
Aoversl
J. A. Risser
Pennsylvania
Tie Nomad
County Farm
Donk
Bow Donk
Charley Craig
Brown
J. C. Hollis
Geo. Kigsel
H. BeLn
Kuntzman’s
W. J. Vetter
Cali
Hawley's
Alice Burk
C. Hollis
W. Brauce
Premigaa
W.d. Vetter
S. Kingaton
Bertha Osborn
Upper Alton
Shurtleff College
J.R. Renfro
Bo Kingston
Schramm
Koraga
Cowboy Schraimin
Barnum & Bailey
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