Murder case ends with life term for Thomas Johnson
The circuit court terminated the almost famous murder case of Thomas Johnson for the killing of James Ryburn. Johnson pleaded guilty, likely sparing the death penalty. Judge Hartzell sentenced him to life in the penitentiary. Ryburn’s body was found July 6, 1901 in a box car at East Alton with a bar of iron used as the murder weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Johnson
James Ryburn
Johnson
Hartzell
Ryburn
East Alton
St. Louis
Partition and divorce filings and estate matters in Collinsville area
Multiple cases listed including bills for partition between Hannah Doyle and Anna McGuan, Louisa Betzold and John Pieper, Elise Rehbeck and Charles Neustadt, and Wm Kientz against Isabella Ollie Kientz. Divorce actions involve Mary Ann Holmes and Nathan Holmes with adultery allegations. Quiet title action and mortgage foreclosure also noted, plus estates: Christian Ziegenbein final settlement set April 1, conservator and executrix reports, and various probate hearings in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Doyle
Anna McGuann
Louisa Betzold
John Pieper
Charles Neustadt
Elise Rehbeck
Fredericka Meiners
J. F. Clepper
Sophrona
Luken
Wm. C. Ferguson
Wm. Kientz
Isabella Ollie Kientz
Mary Ann Holmes
Nathan Holmes
Bill
J. H. Wickliffe
Collinsville
Jupez
Final settlements and probate items in early April notices
The document lists final settlements and probate actions including Anna Schulz and Anna Berka guardianship balances, minor guardian reports, bonds and sureties for Frank Hrubec deceased, assignments and discharges for Ulrich, spendthrift and conservator receipts, guardian authorization to lease Palace Store at 1800 yearly, balances for Anna Rath and Michael Goeller estates, executors and heirs receipts, last wills admitted to probate for Kreig and Foster families, proofs of death for several individuals, and letters of administration issued with bond for Lizzie Helmkamp, with April term adjustments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Schulz
Anna Berka Et al
Guardian
Anna
Mary Bouac
Frank Hrubec
Albert Hrubec
Henry Ostendorf
Frank Zajicek
John
George C. Ulrich
D. C. Burroughs
D. E. Burroughs
Clarence Gerber
Palace
Anna Rath
Michael Goeller
Jacob Kreig
Baker
P. H. Neuhaus
Thomas Kreig
Fred Kreig
Edward Helmkamp
Lizzie Helmkamp
Alton and Granite City land transfers and deeds
A long list of property transfers, waivers, and master deeds recorded in Alton, Collinsville, Granite City, and surrounding towns. Transactions include quit claims and warranty deeds among numerous individuals and firms, with several lots and blocks specified in Hadley’s, McCasland & Youree’s, and other subdivisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Webb
Robert K Stafford
David Ryan
Howard
Alton
Lot
Hawley
H.R Phinney
Miss Mae Hawkins
Highland
Geo H Youngblood
John J Youngblood
McCasland
Elizabeth McCasland
Frank X Youngblood
Chas. Gerner
Louis Overall
Granite
Cee Eeseesseeee
E_C Mack
Riley Wolf
H Riley Wolf
J W Francis
Fred Vierling
Frank Furman
Madison
Hadley
Pith Svenson
Collinsville
Aaron Rouler
Wickliffe’s
CW Kettler
Emma Kettler
Marine
Lytle
Geo Miller
Youngbrood’s
North
Lange
Demeter Slata
Maryville
James Bartopals
Lee
MecCasland Et al
Chase Gray
McCasland & Youree
Granite City
Mat Roa
Jacob W Terry
Main St
Edwards van
Samuel Sutton
Geo A Isanes
Montgomery CO
Martin Keefe
John Bollier
Hunter’s
McCasland Et al
Glick
Lucy M Nelson
Tunis E Coombs
Montone
Chase Hill
Martha E McKittrick
Oakland
Add
Edwards Vaio
Etecans
Ebenezer Rodgers
Aed
Upper
al- ON
Qed
Willard
Harry E Starr
AJ Matthews
Geo W Matthews
Magee
James Tthews
Strikes a Rich Find in a Humble Remedy Trial
LancasterNew Hampshire resident F J Green recounts years of chiomic indigestion and nervous debility relieved by Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with improving his wife’s health and endorses the product as indispensable. The ad notes a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee from S Kingston druggist. Heinecke's cigars advertised as home and union made with Rex as a brand cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Green
Lancaster
N.H
S . Kingston
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LT Shoes
Circuit and
Law
W. A. McMichael
W. R. Co
George Neumreiter
American Steel Foundry Co
Wm. T. Tracey
Ole S. McCoy
Nolle
Edward Ennis
Richard Russell
Arthur Carey
Benj
J. W. Perry
Sci. Ja
Chas
A. Clifford
King David Williams
W. L. Fairman
John L. Boals
John J. Mullens
Henry Ohm
Thomas Caldwell
Wm. Martin
Louis Graber
Clark McCrey
John Brown
Annie Needle
Minnie Needle
Jacob Moore
Lewéll Moore
Charles F. Cook
Sarah P. Cook
Catherine Kahle
Henry Kahle
Probate Proceedings
Thomas Robertson
Philipena Bartels
Wm. Ziegenbein
Droll’s Hardware Store
Drolti
John R Wade
Martha Owens
Henry_ Cremer
von Smith
Philip H Prapes
Lulu B. Candler
Frampton Long
St. Iancob
Irene Porter
Jacob J J Arbuehl
Lizzie C Schrumpf
Riepshoff
St. Louis St. Louis
Venic Aoerefton
Anna Keck
St. Jacob
Staunton
Henrietta H Ebbeler
Godfrey Ed M Weber
Johanna Brown
Hawley’s
Chamberlain
S. Kingston
Tabler
Journal OF the Council
Weekly Call
Troy
Int
Clerk Gates
Mendenall
Goehl
Gerfen
Hoge
Hampe
Rawson
F. Mendenall
Gates
Itt
F. W. Zanders
Fred Daluege
Creees
T. H. Bell
Rumsey
C.J. Paradee
Donk Bros. Coa & Coke Co
J. H. Stienhans
Geo. Hanseler of] Co
Rumsey, Sykemeier & Co
Finance Committee
Geffen
Edwin Fowler
Dr. Zanders
Moody and
Council
Donk
Teamsters
City Electrician
Kimberlin
W. Rawson
F.C. Ga‘rgs
C.D. Isbell
Morganton, Tenn
Bucklen
S. Kingston's
Rex
Cca
M. F. Auwarter
Heinecke
Vandalia
Rabtward
Indianapolis
Mai
Ind
Cara
L. Elliott
Luthois
J. M. Cilesbrough
Rags
P. A
Clarence P. Edwards
West Main ST
W. F. Peter
Wraton Shop
Siler Creek’ Munting Club
Herbst’s
J. Mensinagh
HHC Beste
8Eo Y
Phil Eolert
Oain
Wil
Graham
L. Hotson
Olive Street
Troy City
John Deimling
Citizens
Julius Peter
rg-Union
Street & Smith
Theo
Guennewig Main and Market Sts
Troy, Ilinois
Billiard Hall
South End
Geo. Liebler
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