Local items and notices from Hawley and surrounding towns
Local brief items report minor events and notices in town. Sickness persists in the area while social events occur, including lawn fetes in Collinsville and a large picnic in St Jacob with a cake walk. Community meetings are announced for Oak Lawn Cemetery Society and Lutherans at Rieder Park July 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley’s
Klein's
Louis
Goo
Fred Barnsback
A.L. Bounds
Calu
Independent
Pulaski
Lowa
Dunstan
Germantown
Henry Bernhardts House
Black Jack
Rieder'a Park
Young Mensa’ Society
Eo-Lutheran Church
Rieder's Park
Bond issue response far exceeds target
The American public has shown strong zeal for the bond issue. Subscriptions total 1.365 billion dollars when only 200 million was requested. The entire issue will be offered to individuals with no more than 5,000 dollars each, excluding banks and corporations. Edwardsville Republican notes the lesson.
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Huma
Edwardsville
Twenty second annual Madison County Teacher's Institute
The twenty second annual session of the Madison County teachers Institute will run August 8 to 19 at the High School in Ede wardaville. A strong program is planned and all Madison County teachers are urged to attend to aid in making the meeting a success for the benefit of local children. D. M. Bishop, County Superintendent of Schools, urges strong support to enhance value for 1898. A small blaze sparked city alarm Saturday morning when Henry Schuler's summer kitchen burned, quickly fought by residents. house saved but kitchen lost. Oxfords in tan ox blood and chocolate are available at cost at Kicin's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison County
Ede
Wardaville
D. M. Bishop, Co. ,Uet. of
Schoola
Henry Schuler
Willing’ Haude
Nations at War: US and World Powers Through Time
The piece notes that in 122 years since independence the United States fought five wars and won all. England fought six wars with two losses to America, France six with two losses, Prussia five with two losses, Russia two wins two losses, and Spain reportedly lost every war save possibly Cuba's ten years’ war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
India
Africa
America
France
Germany
Prussia
Russia
Spain
Cuba
Our alm tell the truth though the heavens take a tumble
Arkansas editor exits with a quixotic farewell that lampoons the paper’s creed and aims. He mocks press, religion, politicking, and moral codes, delivering a caustic parting note about readers and enemies with sharp satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Illinois Game Laws and Philippine Tobacco Industry
Illinois bans on hunting run from mid January to early September with specific dates for deer wild turkeys prairie chickens waterfowl woodcock quail and song birds, penalties include 500 dollars per dove or song bird killed, enforcement counties staffed by wardens and assistants. The Philippines tobacco industry employs thousands of women in Manila factories where women roll cheroots and cigars, earning six to ten dollars monthly, with crowded rooms and round tables supervised by matrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Manila
Tobacco Journal
Marriage Licenses and Real Estate Transfers Report
Marriage licenses issued at the county capital since last include John Bradley Edwardeville and Bertha Vogel. Transfers of real estate filed with the recorder list Reb A J Millbank to OW Garnet of lots 1 and 3 block 47 West Darwin add to Troy along with other parcels and adjusted lot descriptions. Additional entries reference July 1 and 2 blocks 63 and 64 West Jarvis adding to Troy with a total around 9660.00.
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John Bradley
Edwardeville
Bertha Vogel
Recorder’s
A.J. Millbank
Connervater
Garnet
Darvin
Troy
Uncalled Letters at Troy Post Office July 11 1898
Post office list shows letters remaining uncalled including Richard Andrews John Etkorn Charles Fotter Meyers Lewia Pruitt Mra N B Taylor Gao with foreign marks. Vallation Henery M W Powell P M notes prime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Andrews
Richard
School Board Adopts Roof Bid And Furniture Plan
The Board of Education met at the school house on Tuesday July 19 at 8 PM with five members present. Drills were approved to re cover the building with shingles and the lowest roof bid from Donoho and Peterman was accepted. Desks were awarded to L L Eckert for 40 units at 75.00 each after sample approval. Next meeting set for August 2 at 8 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Harding
Cook
Avis
Colline
Rawson
Tilley
Smith
Collins
W. Rawson
Donohue & Henneberry
Donoho & Peterman
Bhidora
Mutten of Cook
School House
Stranhans
Gebauer Broa
L.L
J .H. Harding
W. Rawaon
Chautauqua Idea Opens with Strong Plans at PlaS Bluffs
The Chautauqua idea, 25 years old, started in Chautauqua New York. Nearly every state now has one. PlaS Bluffs Chautauqua blends sports recreation and religious spirit with two special days, music contests, and many improvements. A season ticket costs $2.50 and groceries are sold at home prices. The Assembly opened July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
New York
Union
Watera
Plasa Bluffs
Books for Sale by J. W. Buel Collection
Valuable books by J. W. Buel offered for sale include The Savage World at 1.50, Around the World with the Great Voyagers at 1.50, Heroes of the Dark Continent at 1.50, and Metropolitan Life Unveiled at 1.00. Handsomely bound and illustrated, suitable as gifts or library additions. call at the office or mail price for shipment.
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J. W. Buel
Africa
America
For Rent Tandem and single cycles at Drolls HQ
Rent available for tandem and single wheel bicycles by the hour or day. Ladies or gents models offered at Droll's Cycle Headquarters.
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Droll’s Cycle
Notice on ice cream prices for St. Louis events
Wording in this notice requests parties planning socials and gatherings in St. Louis to obtain price quotes before placing orders for ice cream. Readers are urged to contact Gro. Kizsen with pricing details.
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St. Louis
Petition for equitable tax assessment in Jarvis township Illinois
The undersigned Supervisor of Jarvis Township Madison County Illinois asks the Board of Review to adjust the 1898 assessment. Jarvis is valued at one third of property worth, while other townships use one fourth or one fifth. If not reduced, other townships should have added percentage to match Jarvis. Losses cited from city mills and elevator fire in Oct. explain reduced assessment. A list of townships with large losses is included.
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Troy
Lil
Board of Review of Assessments
Madison County
Ill
Jarvis Township
Jarvian
Venice
Namcooks
Allen
Chauteau
Edwardaville
Woodriver
Fosterburg
Collinaville
Jarvis
City
Calf Swallows Lost Watch During War Distance Notes
A humorous tale attributes a long missing gold watch to a calf that swallowed its owner’s vest seven years ago. The watch survived between the calf’s lungs, wound for four minutes, then found by a slaughtered animal. The item aside, the piece lists war distance figures from U S ports to Havana and distant world locations during the Spanish American War era.
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Charpion
Ananigs Society
Ieanys
United States
Spain
Key West
Havana
Washington
New York
Cape Verde Islands
Porto Rico
Cadiz
Canary Islands
London
San Francisco
Philippine
Japan
Hong Kong
Interesting Trial Settled in Local Court
The case between Chas Rissler and John Solter resumed in Squire Eckert's court after a prior postponement. The feud from weeks earlier left Rissler injured. W Verry defended the plaintiff and E Ritcher represented the defendant. The court ruled for the defendant, finding no evidence that injuries were caused by the defendant.
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Chas, Rissler
John ‘Solter
Squire Eckert
Mr. Rissler
W. ©. Verry
Edwardeville
PURELY PERSONAL NOTES FROM LOCAL VISITORS
A string of social items from the city lists visits and travels of residents and guests. Chas Steinhans, Chas Purviance, Dell Bryant of St Louis, Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Zonk, Edwardsville and Collinsville correspondents, and numerous trips to St Louis, Danville, Chicago, and Greenville are noted. Funeral attendance, relatives hosting, and long-time connections are mentioned, including Rev. Asa Snell’s funeral in Edwardsville and Mrs. Belle Hassinger’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Purviances
St. Louis
Dell Bryant
Wm. Willson
Phil. Zonk
Jane Montgomery
Edwardsville
M. W. Powell
Alton
Fred Harding
Danville
J. H. Stienhans
Jacob Gebauer
Wm. Bockatruck
Ann. Schott
Robt. Marding
East St. Louis
Robt
Holliday
Collinaville
Stanley Ritcher
Jesale Jepson
Edwardaville
Mrs. Conway
Adeline Morriss
Mabelle Hadfield
Collinsville
Troy
G. A. Lead
Misa Li. Mills
Alicia Greene
Samuel Rawson
Vandalia Line Time Table Summary
Vandalia Line times show daily and sun service with trains to Vandalia Effingham and Indianapolis Mall. Key departures include 7 14 a m from Vandalia Accom and 2 08 p m Vandalia Accom, plus evening services and San. runs. Full time card and rates available from agent G L Elliott in Teor Indiana Brunner agency. Subscribe to The Winks Can for $1 per year in advance.
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Indianapolis
VandAlia Accom
Effingham
Vandalia
San
Cara
G. L. Elliott
Teor
Intinora
Brunner
P. A Bt
Louis
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Kiein’s
A. R. Snodgrass
Henry Hollis
Millbanks
Chas. Bartlett
Burk
J. W. Garnet
Julian Peter
Hawley
Oxfords
Ilinois Game Law
Julida Peter
Lote i
Chas. Steinhans
Sunyday
Henry,Geffen
St. Jacob
Chas. Kleimeier
Joshn Diehle
Chicago
W. W. Edwards
Rev
Asa Snell
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