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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1902

Page

4

Granite City Court Dispatches and Foreclosures

Circuit and Probate Court notes list numerous cases disposed since last issue including dismissals in the cases of Terry & Williamson versus Elizabeth Beckmann and Mary Davis versus G. E. Compton, multiple foreclosures with sales decrees, partitions, and several divorce actions with dates and spouse details. Prices, dates, and parties span Granite City, Alton, Madison and nearby towns.

Terry & Williamson Elizabeth Beckmann Mary Davis G. E. Compton Walter Green Equitable Powder Mfg. Co Frederick W. Scofield M. H. Beals

Damages Suits Filed Against City and Local Parties

Wm. Sonntag sues the City of Alton for $2,000 damages. August Frey files a suit in assumpsit for $300 against Wm. F. Henry. Wm. Michell sues Henrietta Olden-

Burg Electric Roller Milling Co National Insurance Co Marion Hanlon Edwardsville Lulu Hamor John Hamor Wm. Sonntag City of Alton August Frey F. Henry Assumpsit Wm. Michell Henrietta Olden Wm P Bradshaw Robert E Anglen Fred W Earrer John R Farthing Louis A Schrieber John B _Lathy Sarah J Piggott Upper Alton A L Brown Henry K Lathy John Gassmann Charles_F Tuffli Highland Isabelle Paul Star Brewery Co Sasl Gnseeereereee Epee Ae Tuxhorn Chas C Dutch Swig Henry Stierley William McNeil Edidbbeskreese

Teacher Alleges Inability To Retain Position Longer Than One Term

An orator and school teacher claims repeated cruelty and frequent use of profane and obscene language by a colleague. he asserts that this abusive behavior prevents him from holding a position beyond one term.

Orator

Probate Proceedings Highlight Local Estates and Transfers

Probate records show multiple estates with final reports and hearings. Executors and executrixes are named, with distributions, sales of real estate, and notices issued. A commission considers insanity and hospital placement for one individual, while many deeds transfer parcels in Upper Alton, Granite City, and Collinsville among residents and businesses.

Periina Case Executrix Henry J. Rice Henry Sharp Mathias Stocker John Dreher J. A. Prickett & Son Spokane Michael Boerker Caroline Boerker W.F. Wayne Elizabeth Tuetken Elizabeth Warner Wim. Sonntag Lenis Threde John H. Budde Alton Gerhard Taphorn T. P. Yerkes Wm. P. Early Anna

Local Public Notices and Advertisements Featuring Dozens of Names

A fragmentary clipping lists numerous individuals with ages and towns including Springfield Moberly Jarvis Edwardsville Highland Madison Saline Granite City and LaGrange Ga. The readable portion highlights Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised for a six month leg ulcer and claims of a five day cure with a price of 25 cents sold by 8. Kingston druggist.

Fred Gilson Vaeetels Springfield Emma Reader Moberly Valentine Ottwein Jarvis Elizabeth Weber Jarvis Louis Ney Alhambra Idersey M Williamson Highland Julia Liedel Eeeeeee Goseph Hoppe Howardaville Virginia Frey Wires Ieeees Saline P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen Kingston

School Board Proceedings Reported Actions and Offers

The board considered room vacancy until more applications arrive and noted Miss Single tary withdrew. Reports from Principal H F Thurston were accepted. The census bid was awarded to A R Snodgrass for 15 dollars. George Garnett was offered janitorship for ten months at 32 dollars and 50 cents per month, pending acceptance. The meeting adjourned with Hindmarch presiding.

I. W. Cook Jos. H. Harding R. H. Mantle Cook Donoho H. F. Thurston Shadwick Harding Mantle A. R. Snodgrass Hollis Geo. Garnett

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VICI Klein’s. Shoe Parlor Gourt House Tems Circuit and Chancery Henry Ohm Carrie Vincent Laurence H. Vincent Barbara Benda Chas. Kalina H. Rissenberg Robt. Bethman Granite City Kinloch Long Distance Telephone Co Charlotte Hoeltmann J. Theodore Singletary Caroline Brueggemann George S. Dietiker Mary E. Hildebrand Fred L. Geissler Magdalena Schweisguth David Thompson Illinois Terminal Railroad Co Annie Pabst Collinsville Henry R. Pabst Elizabeth Rickey Elmer Millie John H. Hollis Mary E. Hollis Janary Columbia Crescent Jay Bird wiIroll Tara Japar P. Early Alonzo Keller G A Nieman East Madison Bapey H Carhart Emma Carhart Godfrey & Gilman’s Add Geo W Carhart Seceesenesees Henry Baler Fountain Sere Mpa Genddes Hs Peep Yen Sy Theodore Selle Alfred B 'Eskew West Madison Venice Hickerson J S Hickerson Wd Und Wemeenecees H Hickerson Undv Ube Rebecca J Brown L KR Wadsworth Aed Park Place Troy Ill Honorable Board of Education Lizzie Heck Mabel Cochran Willard Rawson Eva Renfro Edward Schotenmeyer Anna Boland Mary Rawlings Maggie Thomas Bertha Osborn Anna Ramshaw Christina Schuler Maude Cook Chester Harding Idelle Bryant Theresa Schultze Patricia Campbell James Harding Raymond Rawson Martha Sims Karlena Singletary Erwin Hindmarch Barbara Wittman Emil Droll Robena Harvey Anna Droll Birchie Kremer Whooves Connelly Wilbur Gebauer Georges All Hyrum Ward Florence Jones Wilie Scott Maggie Lewis Bessie Renfro Edna Donoho Roy Lewis Mollie Paradee Arthur Mieners Elta Baber Stanley Sefton Anna Schuler Anna Bunge Myrtle van Hoosier Gladdys Bryant Sarah Wilkinson Bessie Boston Clara Sapp Hawley’s Miss Singletary J. E. Hindmarch Clerk Stevens Stevens'arms and Tool Co Chicopee Falls, Mass Teas M. EF. Auwarter Sonia Ing Murray Hill Pub. CO 28Th St New York Vandalia Ind’p’l’s St. Louis Indianapolis Edation tDaily L. Elliott Lumots J. M. Chesbrough P. A. St. Louis ILVER_CREEK HUNTING CLUB Herbst’sa F. J. Menamern HH C Beste Sec’y Street & Smith Citizens’ Shaving Parlor Julius Peter Union Shop Main St Phil Graham W.F. Peter Winionm &Hop U. S Ratie-Marks U.S. Patent Office Rex South End Geo. Liebler Main Street
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