Distressed Neighbors Targeted by Casey Woodmen Swindle
The Casey Woodmen lodge exposed a fraud where residents received lapel pins shaped like an ax with a letter claiming a crippled neighbor needed aid. About 25 cents was sent in. local members found the sender under the alias A. T. Ackers is fake, tied to a jewelry scam. Washington notified. residents urged to keep their coins and pins.
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Casey
Troy
Casey Times
Casey Woodmen
Casey Camp
A. T. Ackers
Post Office Department
Washington
Olta
Passing Of Old Landmark Near Zenk Farm
A long time landmark near the Zenk farm on the Edwardsville road is being torn down for a modern six room one and a half story house. The McCray-Dewey estate, once settled by Horatio and Calvin McCray in 1816, funds the property for academic purposes now controlled by a board of directors. The old structure yielded to a new home, while the estate funds operation for the institution. Calendars for 1903 are promoted by the CALI with 66 kinds and 95 designs, noting affordability and decorative appeal through dealer promotions.
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Zenk
Edwardsville
Wm. Langwisch
Horatio
Calvin McCray
McCray-Dewey
John S. Dewey
Cali
Quiet home wedding ties Lydia Struckhoff and William Wehrmeyer
In a quiet Thursday ceremony at Mrs. Mary Struckhoff’s home Rev. Martin Daib presided. The couple, Lydia Struckhoff and William Wehrmeyer, plan to farm east of the city. Attendants were Edward and Amanda Struckhoff and Herman and Fredericka Wehrmeyer. The Epworth League noted a concurrent wedding as Mr. Robert H. Vance and Miss Daphne Evans wed at the M E church with guests present. Congratulations and best wishes flow from many friends.
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Mary Struckhoff
Lydia
William Wehrmeyer
Martin Daib
St. Paul's Evangelical - Lutheran Church
Edward Struckhoff
Amanda Struckhoff
Herman Wehrmeyer
Fredericka Wehrmeyer
Wm. Struckhoff
Cate
Epworth League Society
M. E
C. S. McCollum
Robert H. Vance
Daphne Evans
Ralph Boston
Matilda Hawks
League
Samuel Evans
Rolla
Ww. Zanders
Vandalia Line may add double track to boost traffic
Plan discussions hinge on Terre Haute to East St Louis route as 1904 World’s Fair spurs likely steel orders and major track improvements. Current main line has limited capacity with seven daily passenger trains west to Farrington and heavy freight, two tracks would ease handling and reduce wreck risk.
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Terre Haute
East St. Louis
Terre’ Haute
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Peoria
Farrington
Three St Louis drivers' ill fated cross country trip to Chicago
The three St Louis automobilists aimed for 25 mph on their trip to Chicago but managed only 3 miles the first day. They faced brutal roads and guide troubles, walked much of the way, and even lost a tire in the mud. They eventually reached Chicago by rail after days of fatigue and misadventure. The report notes improved accuracy with competent guides. The Rex Orchestra grand ball at Rieder's Opera House on Thanksgiving Eve drew a large, satisfied crowd with dancing late into the night.
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St. Louis
Chicago
Bloomington
Rex Orchestra
Rieder
Opera House
Wm. Long
Collinsville
Val
Kuntzmann
North
Troy
Joan F. Jarvis
Merry
PF. W. Zanders
Sallee
Optician
Meiners
Charles Allan
Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Company
Local notes and notices from old city paper
Old paper snippets cover council meeting, a local opera show, real estate ads, charity meetings, optical exams, illness in St. Louis, worker bonuses, church socials, a livestock find, box social, Thanksgiving jokes, medical teas, school closures, and streetcar disruption with bridge work at Caseyville. Numerous named individuals and local organizations appear across short items.
Asleep Amid Flames Prompts Caution On Colds
Fragmentary ad style copy warns of neglecting coughs and colds after fire rescue. Promotes Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as a protective remedy for throat chest and lung troubles with testimonials and price notes. Mentions S Kingston's drug store and a dubious boast about quick cures.
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Dr. King
S. Kingston’s
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Fader
Greenti
Neight
McCray-Dewey Estate
Social and Personal
Chas. V. Smith
Beckett Smith
Webb City
Blanch Snodgrass
Eunice Powell
Shurtleff College
Upper Alton
Joseph Motz
Lester
H. V. Renfro
Triplett
Earl W. Donoho
McKendree College
Lebanon
Joseph Brown, Jr
Alaska
J.J. Brown
Minnie
Anna Riggin
Marshall Borst
Hartley
Texas
Millard Harly
Herrin
Ill
Catt
W. W. Jarvis
New Douglas
Tohn Jarvis
Wm. Eaves
Carrie Braner
F.W. Braner
Clifton Cramer
Sapp
Mia
Chris
Behli
P. M. Davidson
Emil Droll
Emil l
Aubry
St Louis
Bas Deleting
Edward ‘Beinecke
St. Jacobiat
Charley Allan
Minneapolis Journal
van Line
St. Lonia
Fortune
Amile
Ke’a
Cigara
Union Paad
Auk
Rex
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
M. E. Church
John. Strain
Poland
China
Presbyterian Church
S. Kingston
The
Highland Journal
M. J. Schott
Caseyville
Vandalia Line
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