Deaths and Doings of Two Longtime Residents
Richard Walker aged 62 dies at his home after six months of injuries from a mine accident. He lived in Belleville, Troy, and Springfield area, wife Theresa Lee surviving, funeral at 8 PM from the family home to MBE church with burial in Troy cemetery. William B Wood, former county supervisor, dies at 53 after illness from tuberculosis and fire losses in California. Survived by wife and six-year-old son, funeral at Lutheran church led by Rev. Bachs.
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Richard Walker
Warwickshire
England
America
California
Australia
South America
New York
Belleville
Theresa Lee
Collinsville
Louisa Territory
Old Mexico
Thay
Springfiel
Troy
Mc Walker
Ile
Richard
Dawson
Mra
John Reeviey
Riverton
Lil
Lo’dinck
BP. M
M. BE
Roy, McGollum
Ronmins
Wm. B. Wood
Inte Andraw
Elian Wood
Old Wood
Formosnipthig
Munhood
Sindose
Migs Hummel Zenk
Mr. Wood
Trivida
County Board of Supervisors
Lyongat
John II, Wood
Mig
Emily I
Tilley
Mra- 1
M. Stow
Bachs
St. Louisa
Iln
A. M. Wiofa Waerens
Wihernas
Walker
Union
M. BR
Wm. Bagton
J. H. Stienbans
Central Union ‘Telephone Company
John Reeffer
Chas
Allen
St. Louis
Highland Journal
Anya
Troy Ig
Cann
Richard A. 'Thompson
Leia
Thompson
Gilen Carbon
McCollom
M. M.ehureh
Ubarlea Greaves
Hotz Elected Sheriff In County Special Election
The special sheriff election to fill the vacancy after Sheriff Kuhn’s death resulted in a Democratic win for Joseph Motz of Edwardsville over Republican G. Frank Crowe of Alton by 54 votes. Total ballots 9,818 with Motz 4,936 and Crowe 4,882. Turnout lower than two years ago, Alton and Edwardsville townships showed the most interest.
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Jacob Kuhn
Joseph Fotz
Edwardeville
G. Frank Crowe
Alton
Trotz
Crowe
Edwardsville
Holz
Piv ‘Ing Motz
Hotz
Jarvia
Noctal and Personal Visitors At The Opera House
Noctal and personal notes record visitors and social visits across St Jacob Collinsville Edwardsville Lebanon and nearby towns. Local talent entertained at the Opera House Wednesday, with Frank Melchior and Ed Gates appearing in several roles. other social movements include visitors to St Louis, Collinsville and Edwardsville, a Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans, and funeral attendances in the area.
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Chowe
Iors
Helvetia
Salin
Lee
St. Jacob
Marine
Alliaubra
Collinsville
Edwardsville
Chouteau
Posterbury
Venice
Alton
Young Bro’s
Opera House
Hatk Factory
Frank Melchior
Ed Gates Ol Hiaily
R. Jarvis
Emily Jarvis
Edwarda Ville
Joseph Hotz
Mra
Elder
Willie
Denver
Colo
Wm. Hampe
Fred Heintzmann
Ed Holtz
St. Louis
Emma
Augnata Hoppe
J. J. Brown
Boqmn
New Orleans
Democratic Convention At Jarvis Township Meeting
Democratic gathering in Jarvis township chosen nominees for township offices with Avis as Supervisor, and several other posts decided by ballots. Republican delegates elected for county convention with leaders stipulating support for Judge Halecy governor bid. Notes include local business of trotting horse Patsy Curtis and a notice about a borrowed fence machine return.
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Jarvis Township
Turaday
George Liebler
George Viebler
J. 11. Yarding
SS. Avia
B.ow
Miller
Norbury
Avis
Schutt
Wre
John FP. Deimling
Jan Windanareh
Keney Dettimar
Deimiling
Lindmarch
Detumar
Deimling
Robt. Holliday
N. Darvis
Holliday
Jarviadd
Henry Iindler
Parcat Meudenall
Constable
John Garkill
Scheel
Jeonvertion
Venice
Sidsday
China
Busse
Th. A. Canedy
Bert
Judge Halecy
Chai. Wandling
LW. Cook
C. B. Eels
Seyes Vyeeney Enas Burk
John Hawley
Phos. Miller
Lauwrence Snodgrass
John W. Gorn
Louis L. Bekert
John Riggin
Cea
Hollis
Chas
Court House Items Probate Matter Now Circuit Court
Probate matters and court items listed for March 24 include executors reports, proofs of death, and hearings. Names such as Julia Ruebsam Maggie Bassett John Waugh and Ellen Foulds appear with balances, estates, bonds, appraisals, guardian reports, and hearings set for April terms. Real estate transfers list numerous deeds, parcels in Alton Edwardsville and Highland, with dates and amounts noted for each filing.
Local Brevities Highlight Early Spring Happenings
Neway notes and gossip condensed from Troy area, listing Easter plans, shop specials at Hawley's and Klein's, new fish wagon by I M Endera, recent births, church notices, and upcoming election ballots. Mentions deeds of civic and social life, a stock yard sale, and local property moves.
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Hawley’s
Nawley
A. I. M. Endera
A. Klein’s
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Joan
Hagler
Naponeon
J. F. Crasmr
Mas
Therwsa Walker
Wood
Shia
Cly Sly
Henry Hawke
Col+linsville
Christ Killinger
Col.linsville
Geffen
J.M. Hawley
Businesa
John Deimling
Phil. Zenk
Edtwardsville
W. Ow, Darvin
St. Lows
Kiias Burk
Tiranese
Mins Cora Baird
Jos Howard
Lebanon
Mr. and
Mra Ala, Snodgrass
Kid Denniling
Stanley Ritcher
J.R. Renfro
Avia
Fred Riebold
Weds Deaday
H. Vu Vtentro
G. A. Purviance
Inez
PJ. Wilkins
Rolla
School of Mines
Chas, Rochm
Charles Western
Capstick
Richard Thampaon
H.C. Moore
Highland
Elmer Borkey
Win, Wood
Pt. Russel vdsVville
Jagob-Marine Jhambra
Ft. Russell Old Ripley
Grantfork -Vegylite
W. Grange
di Faniy Benson
Andrew
Schmidt
Ida Weber
Fred Weber, Jr
Sophie Rehmidt
Ganes C. Owens
Rebeca Wesdhof
Wm. J. Schpumph
Mary 1. Knubel
Louis Miller
Laura McMillen
Charles Robinson
Mamie Runy
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Greenfield Argus
Chariton Bounty
W.M. Austin
Tavare Ano
Walter Wilkerson
M.W. Powell
Howe Watt
Kenry Weil
Horae Billa
Horace Patsy Curtis
Harry Goldduet, Jr
John Schuter
Patsy Curtis
Mr. Wail
Harry Goldthust
Kingston
Drugeist
Will Partiea
Albert Rieder
Frobate Mattera
Circuit
Dupae Wa
Schutte
Dee
Julia Ruebsam
Frank Schmidt
Joseph P. Black
Maggie K. Bassett
Henry A. Moora
Guardian Reportan
Mary Maguire
A. J. ‘Trauervieht
Hon
J. Tierney
Christian Sehien
Isane
Jacob Wand
Vieh
John Waugh
Southard
Thea
John O'Neil
Jeasie I. McKee
Giardian
A. G. Barnett
Jolu Ro Blattner
Minora
Guardian
Adam Hechler
Margaret Nechler
Rank Hechler
Perry Rhoades
James Ul, Rhoades
Fred Kohl
Wm. Hildebrant
Mary A
Stallings
Stablings
Thos
Oswald
Joseph’ Pix
Henry J. Lice
W. A. Setafer
Fred Pierce
George Reinemann Auretica
Frank Bratt
Anton
Anna Naeth
Kerr
Niedringhaus
Turley
Granite City
Henry Schenk
Charles Schenk
Wil
Hunter's
Parker
Carrie Armstoal
John Hesse
Berardt
Hunter
N. H
Add
Tahin Hesse
A. Drexetlous
Charles Seil
Mary Weigel
Andy Tut
Todd
August Gruenewaldt
Janus W. Ruckman
Bie
Maple Heights
John CU
Bonn
Wal
Herman A. Junghans
Frederck Landwelmeyer
Swi
Avian
A. Diunghaus
Julius Reimer
Kate Rontro
Edward
Highland Electric
City of Highland
Seth W
Bantan
S Voy- Jos
Tract Innesee
Exept
Soul
West Part
Susan H. Logan
Rugdel B
Hadith Logan
Neway
Muntzmann's
A. Klei’s
Sret-olags
Albert Wild
Teu Coute
McAdoo
Big Horse
J. H. Paddock
Bramp
American Mfe. Co
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