Property transfers scattered in Alton and environs records
A compilation of land transfers and deeds across Alton, Glen Carbon, Bethalto, and surrounding areas. Transactions include numerous waivers and quit-claims involving individuals such as Anna Rentschler, Alfred Wildi, Richard W Stanton, Samuel Wysa, W Keybertz, John S Traves, Philippina Knollman, Ellen Shields, George M Ryrie, and Jameson. Properties include lots and blocks in Highland, Maple Heights, and Hibshman additions with references to sec 10, 12, 16 and townships 5-10. Several tracts are conveyed to municipalities and trustees. values and precise lot specifics accompany many entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Rentschler
Alfred Wildi
Highland
Guert Kellenberger
Richard W Stanton
Alton
Proper
Samuel Wysa
W Keybertz
Hunter’s Add
John A Prickett
John S Traves
Wes
Charles Feldman
Philippina Knollman
James Shielde
Ellen Shields
Granite City
Clark
Jas F Jones
Add
Alton Lodge
EC Mack
Jameson
Smith
John T Crocker
Matthew
Starkey
Maple Heights
Theresa Leyser
Geo M Ryrie
John Leyser
Geo
Chas Wieters
Glen Carbon
Glen Cur- Ellen
Shields
David Searles
Mack’s
John Gaffney
Neds
St Louis Stamping Co
Granite City & Madison Belt Line RR Co
Neidringhaus Et al
Keating
Davis
Mary
Jane Derrick
Stauntons GeoJohnson
Henry Robison
Julius F Schneider
Joshua Dixon
Qed Chan Wide
Miller & Co
Ghent
Todd
Edwardsville
Bethalto
Anne M Goetz
Lowe
Wid
EL Baker
Mudge
Ernst. Salzman
Bon
M.W Powell
Tod
Hollis
Mack
James F Jones
Amelia XK
Beplay Co
HJ Hinrichs
Jennie Kleine
John P Baker
Alto
Curdie
W Young
Purchase
Chas Buehler
Susan ‘Collins
Labor Day Picnic at Marine Draws Huge Crowd and Band Contest
The MW of A Labor Day picnic in Marine drew 2000 people with attendees from Glen, Carbon and nearby towns. Rev J O Henry welcomed guests as East St Louis official W A Rodenberg spoke on the order’s benefits and M Martin Williams praised the holiday. A band contest saw Highland defeat Leclaire 26 to 16 after judges, led by St Louis bandmasters, scored performances on time and tone amid a disputed moment with C J Maurer and E M Eatop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine
St. Louis & Eastern
Glen, Carbon
J. O. Henry
Furly
W., A. Rodenberg
East St Louis
H. Martin Williams
Collinsville
Washington
Leclaire
Highland
St. Louis
C. J. Maurer
St. Jacob
Labor Day Picnic Attendees and Local Visits
Pormosa. Wm Love of St Louis owns the guest of EB Harris and family Sunday. John Peach of O'Fallon was in the vicinity Sunday. Quite a number from here attended the Labor Day picnic at Collinsville Monday. Mr and Mrs J S Hart of Bethel called on relatives and friends Sunday. John Wood and sister Nora were guests of relatives here Mrs Mary Hall after spending the summer with her sister Miss Sarah Eltringham returned to her home in Carlinville Monday Sept 4 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts. Louis
EB. D. Harris
John
Peach
O'Fallon
Collinsville
J. S. Hart
Bethel
John Wood
Misa Nora
Mary Hall
Sarah Eltringham
Carlinville
St Jacob Notes On School Openings And Local Visits
St Jacob reports its public school opened on Tuesday with the Stars and Stripes flying over the building Miss Lottie Wasem returned from Avoca Iowa and Miss Richards arrives as new primary teacher from Bunker Hill Community members discuss Epworth League remarks and local social events A child of Thos O Niel miller died Saturday with funeral Sunday Turners attended Mascoutah Turnerfest Fred Sohler and sister Mrs Peterson returned from the East Miss Genevieve Jepson Avis O Niel visited Cora Anderson Estella Spies returned from Collinsville and other neighbors had a nearby picnic at Marine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Wasem
Avoca
Iowa
Richards
Bunker Hill
Easayist
Epworth
Annette Walier
St- Louis
St. Jacob
Mias
Cora Anderson
Mascoutah
Thos O’niel
Miller
Fred Sohler
Mrs. Peterson
Marine
Genevieve Jepson
Avis O’niel
Marriage Licenses Issued In Edwardsville Area This Week
A list of marriage licenses issued in the past week includes John Jarvis and Norma Solomon of Troy, Chas Bonner of Pin Oak with Cornelia Lowty, Wm Stunkel of Edwardsville with Annie Klopmeier, Eugene Porter of Venice with Mollie Snell, Geo Bicklein of Marina with Lizzie Shorensk, among others. An enginemaker in Philadelphia claims a new engine will run ninety miles per hour, a mile and a half a minute, while bicycles replace horses in some towns and livery businesses rent them profitably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jarvis
Troy
Sedearaeuh
Norma Solomon
Chas. Bonner
Pin Oak
Cornelia Lowty
Stunkel
Edwardsville
Annie Klopmeier
Bethalto
Eugene Porter
Venice
Mollie Snell
Geo. Bicklein
Marina
Moldeata
Lizzie Shorensk
Philadelphia
Uncalled Letters list at Troy Post Office Aug 1895
In Madison county Illinois the Troy Post Office shows uncalled letters including Arms Mr Walace Johnson Miss D Johnson Mr S Smith Miss A Samuels. Advertisers praised for enterprise and a note on forthcoming prosperity. Watermelons at Drolls and fruit jars offered for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Madison County
Illinois
Buried Alive Exposed and Spiritualist Guide
Tale of a book offering instructions on reproducing spiritualist feats and parlor amusements. It cites Seymour and others, detailing tests, palmistry, dreams, and hidden-force methods with paid volume sales for two dollars and worldwide shipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Bishop
Brown
Johnstone
Baldwins
Herman
Arthur E. Seymour
Lock Box
Utica
U.S. A
Market Report horses at the Star stable
Market report notes wheat ladies and gentlemen saddle horses offered at the Star stable with reasonable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Stable
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. E. Meyer
New State Bank
Gollinsville, TL
Horida
Halifax
Quean
Ormond
Fe Hotel Coquina
Svar
Joe Mera
Fila
Palace Cash Store
the Palace
Edwardaville
Pormosa
Estella Spies
Mamie Hedley
Mascoutah Herald
Market Report
Montgomery Station
Cornu Seelf Mills
Winger
STEEL
Mitt
Mochadric
Galves
Wincer
Kenwood Terrace
Chicago
Ite
Sy al A
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