Weather notes from Illinois weekly report
The weekly bulletin from the Illinois State Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau reports a warm start in September with frosts on the 17th and 18th. Rain fell generally statewide except in the south, frost damages were limited, corn largely escaped, pastures improved, clover hulling delayed, and crops like apples and potatoes expected light yields. Reports from Martin Engler of Millstadt and C H Gehrs of Marine note soil moisture, frost effects, and ongoing harvests with variable yields.
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Springfield
Ill
C. H. Gehrs
Marine
Madison County
Martin Engler
Millstadt
St. Clair County
Leading Features Persan A Todays Call
Weekly Crop Bulletin and local affairs fill pages noting death of a former resident and town platting. Reports on a Troy grain firm, church and society notes, local paragraphs, and editorial entries appear across sections with miscellaneous items and a sermon title about art in architecture.
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Moat
Sostal
Troy
Dignolves
Tilmots State News
Charles Klein Sr. Dies at 58 in St Louis Home
Charles Klein Sr a well known city resident died at his home 1529 Franklin Ave St Louis Saturday morning at 430 due to stomach cancer He was born July 11 1845 in Plechtdorf Germany and came to America in 1869 He married Nanty Koerner in Troy in 1874 later married Otillie Vogel of St Louis He leaves five sons and one daughter and other relatives Funeral was in Troy at Lutheran cemetery with services by Rev Henry Alewel and Frederick Kaiser
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Charles Klein, Sr
Franklin Ave
St. Louis
Troy
Charles Frederick Klein
Plechtdorf
Germany
America
Gen. Sherman
Formosa
Nanty Koerner
Otillie Vogel
Klein
Charles C
Charles Elchinger
Frederick
William
Richard
Otis
Lutheran Cemetery
Henry Alewel
Frederick Kaiser
West St. Louis
Mont Platted Town Near Troy on Illinois Central Line
Montgomery station agent reports Mont plat laid out as a subdivision of Edwardsville township near Troy. Six streets, seventy seven lots mostly 70 by 180 feet, with a depot, post office, grocery, grain elevator, and coal supply. Owner Montgomery predicts a thriving town within a decade. buyers already inquire about prime lots.
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Montgomery
Mont
Illinois Central
Troy
Edwardsville
Troy Road
Park Avenue
Social and Personal Highlights From Local Gatherings
Local society pages record a St Louis hosted dinner for Mayor DeMoulin, a Rockwood bride marrying Dr Eugene Crandle of St Louis, and a St Jerome's church social. Many Greenville Collinsville and St Louis residents are noted visiting relatives, attending entertainments, and traveling for events and weddings.
Rev C S McCollum Attends Mt Verdion M E Conference
Clergy and church events highlight the week with Rev C S McCollum at Mt Verdion M E conference in session. Delegates J C Sefton chosen for Springfield Synod. Sefton to preach Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
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C. S. McCollum
M. E
Mt. Verdion
Troy Grain Firm Dissolves and Rebrands as Zenk Bros
The B., C. & Z Milling and Grain Co. of Troy dissolves partnership to be succeeded by Zenk Bros. Comprised of Ber net and Craft of St Louis and Dr F G Zenk and Philip and Edwin Zenk of Troy. Officers and elevators details noted. rumor of sale to Highlands denied.
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C. &Z. Milling and Grain Co
Zenk Bros
B M Coes Beat Sparrows In Local Baseball Contest
The Bollman Mercantile Co team defeated the Pin Oak Sparrows 7 to 3 at the city ball grounds last Sunday. Wendler and Helmich were the Sparrows’ battery, Davis and Bain starred for the home team. Next, the B M Cos face the Mont Sluggers as the season continues.
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Bollman Mercantile Co’s
Pin Oak Sparrows
Wendler
Helmich
Sparrows
Davis and Bain
B. M. Co’s
Mont Sluggers
Troy
Edwardsville
Local notes and notices from Collinsville area
Collinsvill e Driving Club holds its third fall race meeting this afternoon. Donk Bros Coal & Coke Co employees were paid yesterday. Madison County Board of Review completes work today and files its annual report. Dr Sallee optician will be at the Baird House on Tuesday October 20. Egg supply cut due to cold snap, market price 20 cents a dozen. Minnie Wittman joins B C Z Milling and Grain Co office, replacing Barbara Sapp who will attend school. Clifton Remedy Company presents a show at Rieders Opera House this week to crowded houses. Fred P Kinder sustained a fracture while driving in the Donk mine. injury not serious. Dr F G Zenk writes on Idaho gold regions for Money Maker. Joe Simons renewing subscription and planning visit to St Louis World’s Fair. Troy school crowded leads to eight rooms and new teacher Miss Myrtle Gayman. William Tipton shot and killed in Colorado while deputy sheriff. his prior saloon raids recalled. A H Krause jewelry firm to add optical department. J E Marsey new optics diploma from South Bend College.
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Madison County Board of Review
Sallee
Baird House
Minnie Wittman
B.C. & Z. Milling and Grain Co
Barbara Sapp
Fred P. Kinder
Donk
F. G. Zenk
Money Maker of
St. Louis
Idaho
Big Creek Company
Joe Simons
Troy
Colusa
Cal
Simons
Colusa Dried Fruit Association
Troy Public School
Myrtle.Gayman
Champaign
Inl
State University At
William Tipton
Lebanon
Colorado
Tipton
Madison Race Track
A. H. Krause
J. E. Marsey
South Ben
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Elizabeth Reader
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Rockwood
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J. C. Sefton
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Cuba
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Staunton
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White Oak
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Edwardaville
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Watkins
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Nellie Stevens
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Charles’ Elchinger
E. H. Schrader
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Minnie Koester
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Giles
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August Schlegel
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City
Preach
Kuntemann’s
B., C. & Z Milling and Grain Co
Messrs Bernet and Craft
F. G., Philip
Edwin Zenk
B., C.,& Z. Milling and Grain Co
St. Louis, Troy & Hastern
Highland Parties
Beat Sparrows
Adolph Kuntzmann
Rieder
Opera House
Stanley Stock Company
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Hans Hansen
Kuntzmann
Dr. King
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A. R. Snapcrass
Chamberlain
Kingston
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Donk Bros. Coal & Coke Co
Clifton Remedy Company
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