Court House Items: New Circuit Court Cases and Probate Notes
Court records list several new circuit court cases including Schweppe v Merriman in attachment for 200 dollars and a 76.40 claim. Gruba v American Car & Foundry Co for 2000 dollars. and Schwarz v Keller and Costello to revive a 1893 transcript judgment. Divorce suits include Nettie F Johnson v Alonzo Johnson with a May 23 1883 marriage and desertion claim, Hattie E J Jones v J L Jones for cruelty and adultery, Ada Webster v Edward A Webster for desertion and name restoration, Lula Ledbetter v Louis Ledbetter for extreme cruelty. Probate matters admit last wills for Kalbfleisch Kyle Huebner and Matthews with executors and bonds. administratrixes settle claims against companies for death benefits. estates fully settled and executrix discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Schwarz
William Keller
Kate Costello
Lewis Publishing Co
H. S. Baker Jr
B. C. Few
Nettie F. Johnson
Madison
Alonzo Johnson
Hattie E. J. Jones
Alton
J. L. Jones
Evansville
Ind
Oratrix
Ada Webster
Venice
Edward A. Webster
St. Louis
Pratrix
Ada Cavner
Probate actions and estate discharges listed in court
Probate proceedings before Jupee Wm. P. Easy record appraisals and balances for Louise Eden Ellen Harris and other deceased estates. Hearings set for October 2 and 3. administrators discharged after final reports. numerous appraisals and sales authorized including private sale of Wheat hogs and fodder. Minor guardian bond approved and receipts acknowledged. final balances and legatees payments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupee Wm. P. Easy
Louise Eden
Ellen Harris
Jane Ferguson
Philip Knecht
Eva Dencker
Mary Kazimour
Chas
Mary Kalina
Mary E. Dugger
Wm. H. Hill
Casper Bezold
Herman H. Gottenstrater
Eleanor Montgomery
Ernest W. Suhre
el Nina Meyer
Bezold
George Be
Guardian
Teinmeyer
H. H. Strackeljohn
Mueller
Madison County Land Transfers and Real Estate Deals
A lengthy list of Madison County property transactions including transfers in Alton, Collinsville, Edwardsville, and Madison, with numerous lots and blocks exchanged or deeded among heirs, couples, and companies. Notable entries include Electric Roller Milling Co. acquisitions in Alton and various heirs or trustees selling or granting parcels across multiple townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T C Salveter
Susan Bergrath
A. Madison
FES
Ira H. Keiser
Jacob Votterott
Hunter's
Alton
R. R. McReynolds
Mamie McReynolds
Edwards St
S. A
Hunter’s
Upper Alton
Esagr
Baleen
EF. Schweppe
Peter Reyland
Peter Ryland
Electric Roller Milling Co
Margaret
Gerhard Huntman
Conrad C. Sievers
Annie J. Hinde
Eva Eckert
Casper Bezold
Ottod Bezold
John Stolze
Mary Breitbarth
Gillespie’s
Edwards Pho Cvatasranees Comeedeire Leelabbeneeinkees
Patrick Fitzgerald
E B. Hoffman
Jos. E. Hoffman
John P. Sauer
Newport
Madison
Nancy J. Jarvis
Donk Bros.’ Coal and Coke Co
A. H. Bachmann
Collinsville
New Douglas
Venice
Godfrey
John E. Lemen
Mary A. Lemen
Charles L. Matthews
Ballied E. Ogle
Maple Park
Collins
John Kinitfick
Peter Evarts Jr
Sophia Hackmann
L Harnsberger
Alhambra
Ieee
Stowell
William Wies
East End Place
Louisa
Robinson
Husband
Adteon Paving, Building & Fire Brick Co
I Z Smith
J Barnsback
Mississippi Valley Transit Co
O Nelson Mfg. Co
Chas. L. Sommerhauser
Leclaire
Simon Epstein
Henry Cohn
Nellie G. Brink
Martha L. Lynch
Randle St. Edwardsville
John H Handlen
Ernest J. Steinhage
Cece Ee
George H Phelan
Joseph Kehr
Walker Handlen
F. F. Gottlieb Stahihut
Ccc
Ee Nee Waren
AH Bachmann
Wm Booth
Adams
John G Wait
Madison County
Neds
Braley
Amelia van Court Et al
James
G. Matthews
Night of Terror Prompts Doctor King’s Rescue Tale
A report recounts the near death of General Burnham’s widow in Machias from pneumonia and describes Mrs. S. H. Lincoln’s account of seeking Dr King’s New Discovery which she credits with saving her life. The ad touts the medicine for throat chest and lung diseases at 50c and 1.00, with trial bottles free at S Kingston’s drug store and urges Dr King’s Life Pills for energy and health. Also notes fruit jar labels for sale and promotes The New Light cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Machias
Pnaemonia
S. H. Lincoln
S. Kingston’s
Dr. King
S. Kingston
Electric Bitters End Malaria and Blood Purifier Seagana
E B Munday of Henrietta Texas touts Electric Bitters as a malaria cure and blood purifier that aids digestion and liver and kidney function, claiming rapid health restoration for his brother. The ad also promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and Chamberlain's Pain Balm for injuries, all sold by Kingston's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Munday
Henrietta
Tex
S. Kingston
Chamberlain’s
Kingston
Vandalia Line timetable effective June 2 1901
New time card lists Vandalia line trains with Indiana stop times and freight runs. Shows No 9 Vandalia Accommodation 7 14 am and No 8 Indianapolis Mail 3 55 am plus several accommodations and freight slots daily and Sunday only. Contact agents Elliott Troy Illinois or Chesbrough St Louis for full schedule and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
Ind’p
Ind
Indianapolis Mail
G.L. Elliott
Troy
Illinois
J. M. Chesbrough
G.P. A
St. Louis
Postoffice Mails Close Times Updated After March 27 1899
Uncalled for mail list shows letters at Troy post office as of Sept 6 1901 and closing times for west and east routes. Names include Harry Brotherton, Wm Mills, Jas Cotfelt, Mrs Newton, Ollie Curk, Marion Owens, Ed Faler, Ed Payne, Geo Swigart, Jos Fellhauer, Charlie Sanges, Mike Martin, F Walters, Ed McWilliams and others. P M Powell signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Brotherton
Harry
Mills
Wm Cotfelt
Jas Mc Newton
Curk
Ollie Owens
Marion Faler
Ed Payne
Ed French
Geo W.swigart
Henry Fellhauer
Jos C Sanges
Charlie L Martin
Mike
Also Mentioned on This Page
Circuit and Probate Court
H. M.schweppe
Benj
H. Merriman
Jacob Gruba
American Car & Foundry Co
H. M. Schweppe
Edward B. Merriman
Chas. A. Merriman
Lula Ledbetter
Louis Ledbetter
Jacksonville
Thompson
Rosina B Kalbfleisch
C. A. Ambrosius
John A. Bilmner
George Kalbfleisch
Johanna Kyle
Julia Kuhn
Henry Dorr
Fred H. Boeker
Johanna Boeker
Emilie Kyle
Lizzie Kyle
Joseph J. Peters
Ida N. Peters
Waldo Fischer
Alton Ry., Gas & Electric Co
Christian Huebner
Alonzo Keller
Geo. B. Crane
John E. Hillskotter
George Huebner
Louis Huebner
Louis Buenger
George Matthews
Annie Mathews
John Billings
George W. DeSherlin
Joseph Spittler
American Steel Foundry
George Mathews
Dorothea Blickle
John Hess
Sarah J. Doty
Elizabeth Look
County News Notes
Monticello Seminary
Wm. Bailey
Drummond Box
Granite City
East St. Louis
Dr. F. Worden
Bluff City
Richard Schraepper
Highland
Anna
Alton Glass Works
Charles A. Bartlett
Edwardsville
Yates
R. J. Brown
Fosterburg
David Shield
John Brown
Chester
Daniel B. Gillham
Louis J. Appel
Joseph Dove
Katie Speath
Frank Mackey
Jane Rigg
Ewe St.acob
Glen Carbon Walter Eyro
Bertha Krause
Saye E
Glen Carbon
Anthony F. Dellamano
Enmama M. Nelson
Henry A. Winkelmann
Cede Ewem Tees Acess Enice
Nelson Bolan
Madison Leona Goza
Hawley’s
Death
Kingston's
Troy Markets
Alee Ag
Renee Rere
Esarae
Postoffice Intelligence
Ham
Qidver Creek Hunting Club
Herbat’s Halil
F. J. Mensinaen
HHC
Bern
Sec'y
Dilinoms
Klein's Shoe Parlor
Jay Bird
Simmon
Droll's Hardware Store
F. Auwarter
Tem Film
Kintoch
George Liebler
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