Board of Review Completes Shift in Madison County
The Madison County Board of Review finished revising the assessment returns after 75 days begun July 14. Three members, Elble Weyh and Sutter, earned five dollars per day plus 344.57 expenses, totaling 1,168.57. The Edwardsville Intelligencer notes last year’s total assessments 11,678,973 rising to 21,852,025 this year with untaxed properties unearthed and more revenue likely.
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Madison County Board of Re View
John Elble
Alton
County Board of Supervisors
William Weyh
Venice
John Sutter
Edwardaville
Edwardsville Intelligencer
Helvetia
New Douglas
St Jacob
Alhambra
Olive
Noyarvia
Hamel
Collinaville
Edwardsville
Fort Russell
Moro
Nameoki
Chouteau
Woodriver
Fosterburg
Altén
Godfrey
South African store offers broad goods and local cures
C R Larson of Bay Villa Sundays River Cape Colony runs a store selling from needle to anchor nine miles from rail and twenty five miles from the nearest town. He notes farmers within thirty miles rely on Chamberlains remedies to ease doctor advised care. Fourteen of sixty nearby residents cured in the past year. Be Kingston druggist offers Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Also advertising a three room house and optician Rex to visit a hotel next Tuesday for free glasses.
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C. R. Larson
Bay Villa
Sunday
Chamberlain
Be ‘Kingston
Thursday Night Eclipse Observed Under Clear Skies
The total lunar eclipse Thursday night drew many observers as sky conditions stayed fair and cloudless. Astronomers noted the moon entered the penumbra at 9 17 and the total phase began 10 17 with the event ending 1 50, while laymen tracked the shadow’s journey and marveled at the moon’s motion relative to Earth.
Week's Entertainment in Troy Showcases Stanley Repertoire
Local theatregoers enjoyed a refined Stan ley Repertoire Company during a week at Ried er's Opera House. Performances included Under Two Flags My Uncle From New York The Senator's Daughter Because He Loved Her So East Lynne and Ten Nights in a Bar Room with high class intermissions. The troupe impressed audiences and future engagements are anticipated. Also an ad touts Wucklen's Arnica Salve for skins and sores, priced at 25c at Kingston's.
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Troy
Stanley Repertoire Company
Rieder
Olpiera
New York
East Lynne
Auction Sneak Peek at Bargain Menswear
A fragmented ad offers a fine lot of men s tailored shirts valued at 1.50 each, with a price of 75 cents to buyers. The seller, identified as a jeweler and gents furnishings dealer, urges customers not to miss this quick sale and hints at offering age ranged items for young and middle aged men.
Trojans Celebrates Nuptials In Quiet City Weddings
Social and personal notes recount several Troy area weddings. Arthur F. Seligmann and Blanche Rawson wed in St. Louis after a quick license and short ceremony with Rev. Layton Mouzé, marking a long friendship. Charles Voelker and Sarah Gilligan married at home with a small gathering and hospitable reception. Ida Riggin and Robert Muir tied the knot in a Collinsville ceremony, followed by a festive repast. A.J. Sapp and May Conroy wed in East St. Louis before a wedding trip to Colorado. The notices highlight local families, careers, and happy futures as friends extend best wishes.
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Arthur F. Seligmann
Blanche Rawson
St. Louis
Cupid
Layton’ Mouzé
Central Presbyterian Church
Morgan Street
Troy
Margaret
Samuel Rawson
David Seligmann
Donk Bros.’ Coal & Coke Co
Adam Voeller
Charles
Sarah ‘Gilligan
Wm. Marten
German Evangelical Church
Trousseau
John Voelker
Gertrude Hogan
Collinsville
Wai. Collins
Ida Riggin
Robert Muir
C. S. McCollum
M. E. Church
David Davis
Libbie Avis
Streator
Tur Cart
Xmr
A.J. Sapp
May Conroy
East St. Louis
Colorado
St. Joseph
Denver
J. M. Sapp
Vandalian Line
John J. Conroy
Local society officers elected and wedding notes flow
John Deimling presided at a large Oaklawn Cemetery Society meeting and installed officers for the coming year. A wedding followed as George Casper and Anna Taake were married at the bride's home near Formosa with Rev. Martin Daib officiating. Augusta Voelker and Samuel Strong's engagement is announced with a future Collinsville wedding planned. Social news, visits, travels, and society notes fill the rest of the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deimling
Oaklawn Cemetery Society
H. Bell
I. W. Cook
Margaret Rawson
Enly Tilley
E. S. Donoho
Fannie Taylor
Nellie Henderson
Mabel Rawson
George Casper
Collinsville
Anna Taake
William Taake
Formosa
Martin Daib
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Anna Meier
Tar Call
Augusta Voelker
Samuel Strong
Merry Workers’ Society
J. C. Sefton
Vandalia Lines Suffer Repeated Accidents Across Indiana
The Vandalia Line faces a week of incidents from Collinsville to Reelsville Indiana. A switch engine derailed blocking the main line delaying passenger trains. At Reelsville two trains collided due to telegraph operator error, wrecking two engines and injuring several crew and passengers. Mail clerk Bred Hermsen was killed. others were hurt. Two freight trains had earlier near misses at the same location.
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Collinsville
East St. Louis
Reelsville
Terre Haute
Ind
New York
Heding
No. 8
Bred Hermsen
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Greencastle
W. WL
Boyd
Treb
Jesse Kennedy
Local notes and ads from Edwardsville and vicinity
Old papers for sale at The Cart office and fresh oysters at Kuntzmann's. An infant son was born to Mr and Mrs Wm Meiners last week. October term of the circuit court convenes at Edwardsville Monday. Laundry shipped Wednesdays at The Racket. Dr Sallee, optician, free eye exams at Methers Hotel October 1. Rex cigar grows popular as Ed smiles wide. Collinsville Press reports brokers Foulks and Zenk form partnership in Troy. Cholera remedy advertised by S Kingston pharmacist.
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Cart
Kuntzmann’s
Wm. Meiners
Edwardsville
Dr. Sallee
Optician
Methers’ Hotel
Rocky Mountain
S. Kingston
Ndward Heinecke
Rex
Collinsville Press
Foulks
Fred G. Zenk
Troy
Rene
Chamberlain's
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Board OF Review
Tagitre
Wmn
H. Win
Gallee
Optition
Tae Cari
Stanley
America
Kingaton’s
Washington
Ciar
Social and Personal
The
Troy Cemetery Mite Society
Mra
H. Klein
Worden
Henry Kuntsmann
Henry Schumacher
Glen Carbon
John Appel
Highland
August Schultze
Chas. Schultze
Wardsville
James Osborn
Upper Alton
Thos. Millett, Jr
John J. Hadfield
W. E. Zeiler
American Brewing Co
G. Holzweg
Chas. Fornaro
Maryville
Xedward J. Miller
Amelia Miller
Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Oaklaws Cemetery Society
Mis
Eliza McKittrick
E. C. Scheer
J. N. McKee
Allie
J. H
W. W. Barnaback
Vandalia Line
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