Brookside coal earns interest from Genoa and London
Letter from A Rueffer & Sons of London requests Brookside mine gas coal in high volatile and low ash content, noting recent European inquiries. They seek terms, charges, and annual European shipment capacity, with cash against documents and a connection to National City Bank of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UALI
Genoa
Italy
New Fiielda
Ondon
England
A. Rueffer & Sons
Lombard
Europe
Accident at Donk's Mine Injures Pierpont
Hdyes Pierpont, a night shift digger at the Donk mine, was severely injured while setting a prop when dirt gave way, fracturing his right leg in three places below the knee. He was treated by Dr. J J Brown and then moved to his boarding place. Pierpont, from Pana, will be laid up about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hdyes Pierpont
J. J. Brown
John Dray
Pierpont
Pana
Douk
Salgon Fight Ends in Fatal Shooting at Bethalto
A serious shooting occurred in Bethalto last Saturday night when Henry Greaves was wounded after an altercation with two companions, John Ferres and Herbert Williams. Greaves died Thursday at St Joseph Hospital in Alton. Ferres faces murder charges while Williams is charged as an accessory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethalto
Henry Greaves
Greaves
John Ferres
Herbert Williams
Williams
Feriea
Chas. Greaves
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Alton
Faires
Williama
Chas. Greaven
Williameag
East Alton
Bethall
Principal's Report and Honor Roll for September 1900
The October board meeting notes list bills approved for school upkeep and supplies. The Principal H F Taursrox reports September enrollment 148 girls and 282 pupils overall, 20 days taught, 4974 total attendances, 248 average daily attendance, two tardies, no corporal punishments, and praises improved attendance and student effort. Honor rolls detail top students across rooms 7, 5, 4, 2 and 1, with achievements in examination standings and ranks listed for several students. The board approves four dozen books and a flag purchase not to exceed 3005.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Board of Education
Rob Eali
Aud
Ponoke
Mandle
Cook
Collings
Rawson
Shanlwick
Inez
Donohe
R. J. Dawson
J. C. Gebauer
J. H. Steinhans
H. F. Thornton
Mabel Cochran
Berthamsborn
Bertis Kremer
Mabel Rawson
Edna Donoho
Misa Rhode Bartlett
J. F. Ackerman
S. Kingston
Collins
Donoho
Danoha
Douahe
Mantle
Droun
Coon
Taylor
H. F. Taursrox
H. F. Truverox
Iva Oseland
Eunice Powell
Laura Anderson
Charles Smith
Roy Main
John Collins
Louis Smith
Miss Mase
Cocoran
Lulu Smith
Carrie Kimberlin
Henry Hoge
Francis Lewis
Benoua Ossorn
Tullas Collins
Horace Cook
Rozene Cook
Cecil Colling
Willard Rawson
Nickie Smith
Lottie Black
Punnie Cramer
Anna Hollis
Alice Mosimann
Eva Renfro
Emma Schultze
Elizabeth Shadwick
Annea,Smith
Maggie Thomas
Bertie Kreuze
Erwin Hindmarch
Willie Ramshan
Gustave Voelker
Dorice Walker
Gol Ledaelars
Ana Proll
Integer
Eorgia Horsley
Mumbult
Nellis Rieder
Barbara Wittman
Lizzie Walker
Room 2
Mius Bova Dengue
Roy Black
Kenneth Brown
Ral
Erwin Gieger
Arthur Kimberlin
Willie Morgan
Arry Trost
Frank Voelker
Clarence Ledbetter
Lizzie Barth
Helen Gebauer
Florence Jones
Mapale Lewis
Mary Morgan
Ruth Norbury
Amanda Renfro
Bensia Renfro
Tillie Schuitse
Lena Walker
Hertha. Young
Ryopa Bartaert
Por Lewis
August I
Roland Beck
Gilbert Gebauer
Arthur Thomas
Verett Main
John Dettmar
Harry Wilson
Joseph Rieder
Ella Raher
Margie Gat
Anna Schuler
Ee Ernstt
Agatha Busse
Elsie Snodgrass
Delia Schultze
Verna Williams
Mamie Clayton
Rank IN Glass
Social and Personal Notices in Troy City
Visitors in and out of the city are noted as Rev. Wm. Martin and Barbara Sauer were married at St John Evangelical church parsonage with Rev. E. H. Bettex officiating. A surprise gathering and feast followed at the parsonage. The couple resided at the church parsonage and plan to welcome friends. Also covered: performances by Will L Smittn Schasa Bell Ringers at Rieder's Opera House. long-standing residents Mrs. Mary A. Jarvin and Mrs. Lucian Anson noted. numerous social calls and visits to St Louis and Collinsville. attendance at Democratic meeting. funeral of Grace Grubbs. and various local notices, mails, and classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieder
Hey
Junius R. Williame
Econgreseman
Tom M. Jett
Schultze Bond
Indfervale
Opera House
Thomas Williamson
Walter Schultze
Little Walter Schulze
Wm. Martit
Barbara Sauer
Evaneville, Li
St. Johne Evangelical Church
Maddiaon Atreatr
St. Lohia
E. +. H. Bettex
Martin
Evaneville
Ladies Society of
Troy
Smith
Mary A. Jarvin
Hng
Polly
Madison County
St. Lauia Post- Dispatch
Lucinian Anson
Kaskaskia
Anson
Henry Gerfen, Jr
Helene Roeben
Inet
L. W. Dornseff
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Germany
Ian Carn
Richard McAvoy
Chicago
Mies Amanda
Kipiat
Chlosto
Bent Willoughby
Collinsville
John F. Daimling
National Stock
Chas, Boeschenstein
The
Intelligencer
C. H. Burton
J. R. Williams
Edwardsville
Donoho
Misa Lola
Grace Grubbs
Jef. Willoughby
Paul Priesa
Joseph Peer
Mielsen
Mamie Peer
Maury Melchior
St. Louis
Spen
M. Stokes
Journal
F.C Kuhnen
Highland
Philip Baer
St. Jacob
Thin City
Local Brevities Span Weather and Village Life
A collage of short notices: weather summaries, real estate boom hints, new products and shops, weddings, paydays at mines, council meeting planned, fall millinery at L Kiefel and Hampton, farm and market notes, coal and smoke, cigars, hats, and clocks. Several medical ads and a farmer’s tale of a giant potato peppered with local names and events.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brookside Coal
London
Consolidated Con] Company
Haas
Bonansa
Donk’s Mine
Slate Enis
Vandalia
Greany Polish
Bilverware
Bia
Haley's
Atock
Ray Grandin
Ontario
N.Y
W. H. Eada
Jouenville
Kingston
Batlard
Kingston’s
Louis Fullriede
Marine
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Cemetery
Humphreyes
Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Fom
John Sta
le. W. Grove
Honorable Board of Education
Laure Anderson
Olagy
Blanch Snodprass
Alans
David Stage Bolaxs
Dan Liabler
Edward
Soper
Claus
Aclans
Elizabeth Tiller
Bolas
Anus Ramaher
May Gregor
Icinse
Maud Hamilton
Bush Belgig
Roland Heck
Fannie Lovet
Social and Personal
Thomas Millett, Jr
Waduenday
Edward Heinecke
Watter Bron
Mra. A.mleiat
W. W. Darvie
August Droll
Stienhans
St. Louie
Mra
Mary Jarvis
St.Louis
John Deimling
Wife Ware
J. F. Amman
August Gehrig
Henry Danderman
Alhambra
Chung
James, Jr
Wisterns
Lena
Lizzie
Sup
East St. Louis
Vol. Jokerst
Maggie Harrison
Collinaville
Chas. Klein
Little Walter Schultze
Postoffice
Burks
Ada Beutel
Henry Bacon
Geo Charlton
Robert Hunt
E . Haritie
Earl Lenigger
Abraham
M. W. Powell, P. M
Jarvis Township
Formona
J. W. Gasper
Tom
W. J. Vetter’s
A. Kiel’s
Neway
Gomip
Hawley
Jack Froet
Donk
Iity Council
Juel
Mre. L. Kiefel’s
Mr. Hampton’s
F. Kuntzmann’s
W. J. Vetter
Thia
Brookside
Heinecke
Rex” Braid
S. W. Rawson
Inese
Virden
Emily Jarvin
M. W. Powell
Chamberlain
Drugglar
Frauenverein
German Evangelical Church
Henry Gindler
Donk Bros
Tabler
S. Kingaton’s
Prian
Alfred Joseph
Joseph
Euicumbers
M.E. Lotsther
Couterville
Euraly
Herlati
Kingaton
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