The Breese Journal from Breese, Illinois • 1

r. JOU TEE RNAL II Ilk BREESE, CLINTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THURSDAY, JULY 21, 1927 VOL. VIL. No.22 $1.50 PER YEAR BR lies. Percy Carpenter Dies as a Result Mrs.

Fred Rolling Killed By Fast Mail Germantown Hit by Heavy Hail Storm Tuesday Afternoon 9 at- ttt -a 1 f'iirl Gerfin of St. Louis, culled on I parents Sunday. Miss Fern Lerisulie, Miss Marcella I ilm and Oscar Frey of -Highland, re social callers at the home of Mr. 8 Mrs. Anthony Niebur Saturday toning.

Miss Regina Berndson cf St. Louis, called on her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barn of Mr. Stein of Trenton Burns to the Ground Sunday InveHitgation Proves that Chicken Thieves Entered Barn, and Probably Set Barn on Fire Sunday morning at an early hour abiut 2 o'clock, tourists noticed that the barn of Mr.

Stein, well known farmer living along the hard road, on the outskirts of Trenton, was on fire. The alarm was immediately turned in, and it did not take long to learn of the location of the fire, for the western sky was brightly illuminated from the flames. Investigation showed that it was the poultry barn belonging to Mr. Stein, that was on There was nothing much to be done by the fire fighters, except the Mr. and Mrs.

John Schroeder, Pete (Peterson and, Clinton Hendricks of East St. Louis, called on Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schroeder Mr. and Mrs.

George Schwarz motored to St. Louis Sunday where they had a splendid time at the Forest! Park Highlands. Mr. and Mrs. John Benhoff "andjtwo daughters Selma and Hildegard of Quincy, 111., who are visiting with Ben Schwarz and family, motored to 9t.

Louis Sunday, where they viewed many places of interest. Mrs. August Knies and family re turned to Freeburg Friday, where they will continue to visit. Joe Coffey of St. Louis, spent the end with Edgar Tschannen.

Miss Angelena Bokel, who is em ployed in St. Louis, visited with her parents here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F.

C. Niemeyer mot ored to St. Louis- Tuesday where they transacted business. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Heidemann of Germantown, were Breese visitors Tuesday. Mies Elizabeth stenographer at the City Garage, spent Sunday at Carlyle with her parents. Miss Wilma Strieker of Beckemey-er, visited with friends here Sunday. Mrs. Theodore Timmermann went to St.

Louis Tuesday where she will spend several days visiting with" her 1 Mt. anjl Mrs. Wendolin Meyer and family returned to this city Tuesday after spending two months "with his mother at Medford, OregonT The trip was made in Mr, Meyer's large President Studebaier. Clyde Hawley spent last week in Centralia, returning home Saturday, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs.

George Hawley and son Eugene and Mrs. i Friday Horning Attempted Crowing Crossing in West End of ATluton, on Way to Do Trading at Store Sad news reached Breese Friday morning, giving the information of the death of Mrs. Fred Bohling, who was fatally injured when the automobile in which she was riding, had been struck by the Daylight Express, better as Baltimore Ohio train No. 28, when it approached a grade crossing the depot at A vi too. We have been informed that the unfortunate lady was on her way from her country home, about two miles north of Aviston, to the condensary to deliver their regular amount of milk.

She also had a large supply of eggs in the car with her. It is said that an extra freight train had stopped at Aviston and that as soon as this train cleared the crossing on the 'side tragic, she started to cross the tracks, failing however, to see the swiftly-approaching New Yonk, limited train' until too late to escape the awful tragedy. We do not know if the engineer gave the proper whistle signals or not. The train running" about five minutes late, was traveling at a very high rate of speed in order to arrive on time at Carlyle, the first scheduled stopping point. The impact was so terrific that the automobile was reduced to a mere pile of junk, for there is nothing left that is usable again.

Theanfortunate lady was thrown in a field near by, seriously hurt. As socn as it was possible to do so, the train was stopped, and backed to the scene of the accident and the train crew busied themselves in doing their part in aiding the suffering woman. The hospital in Aviston was notified nr. A M- foamed Ti. T.

V't and Jiir. tiawipy hem (fw--jafyf kaaffrTreKottT waa" there at of Auto Accident i Accident Happened July 10th; Sister Esther Lived Half Hour After Tragical Accident Mrs. Elizabeth Carpenter, 25 years of age, of 8320 Union died St Louis, in the St. Luke's Hospital Thursday morning, July 14th, from the effects, of a fractured skull, internal injuries and a broken collar bone, suffered 'on Sunday evening, July 10th, when the automobile in which she was riding with ether relatives turned over on a concrete highway. Her sister, Mrs.

Esther Coates died thity minutes after the accident. The two girls' husbands, who were also in the car, were not seriously injured. The mother of the two girls, Mrs. Emma Hull, who was also seriously injured, is improving, according to ktest reports, and will recover. The funeral of Mrs.

Carpenter took place' in St Louis Suncay afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial tocJs place in the Memorial Park cemetery. A number of relatives and friends from this city attended the same as a mank of respect. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family. Mrs.

Carpenter lingered between life and death from the time of the accident until death overtook her, but never regained consciousness. Although doctors.specialists, nurses and others did all in their power, they were unable to do anything. Obituaries Entered into rest on Thursday, July 14, 1927, at 7:07 a. Elizabeth C. Carpenter (nee Hull), dearly beloved wife of Percy W.

Carpenter, and dear daughter of Mrs. Emma Hull and sister oi Albert Hull and the late Esther Coates, at the age of 25 months 1Q 'days. 'ij' "Se born orf a farm in Sf. Rose Township, about six miles north of Breese, November 4, 1901. The following year she, with the family, moved to Breese, and stayed there until in 1910, when they moved to the Rebling farm, near Aviston, where she spent her youth.

In the last 7 years she has been employed in St. Louis. She was confirmed in the local St. John's Church, by Rev. Haas.

Her cheerful and loving nature, with her many words, will be sadly missed by many. She was married to Percy V. Carpenter in St. Louis April 16, 1927. Esther Louisa Coats (nee Hull) dearly beloved wife of Vernon Coates and dear daughter of Mrs.

Emma Hull and sister of Albert Hull' and the late Eliz. C. Carpenter, was born in Breese, July 5, 1904, arid died July 10, 1927, at the age of 23 years and days. She spent her young days in Breese and in 1910, with the family, they moved to the Rebling farm near Aviston, where she received her schooling at the Linden Grove School, and on March 2, 1918, she became a member of St. John's Church by confirmation unripfNthe ministration of Rev.

C. IKrickhahn. Cheerful and of a bright loving nature she readily made and held many friends, who now will sadly miss her cheery words and bright smile. NOTICE TO POULTRY DEALERS Those who deal in Live Market Poultry must obtain a State License. Application must be made to the Department of Agriculture, Springfield, 111.

Application must state place of business, telephone exchange and telephone number, and fee of $1.00 must accompany application. Separate licenses must be obtained for each establishment and for each motor vehicle or other conveyance used in purchase of, or trade of live poultry. Licenses when procured must be prominently displayed in place of business or on conveyance used. Hereafter, under the statute a record must be kept by Poultry Dealers and Traders showing data of transaction, number, weight, breed, description, and other distinguishing marks of live- birds procured, and name, address, brief description of seller, type of conveyance, and, if auto, record of license number. Record to be opened to inspection of peace officers.

Severe penalties are provided for violation of this new law, copies of which may be obtained from the "Department of Agriculture. This law does not apply to those who raise Poultry for ths market. H. V. Murray, State's Attorney.

Crops, Houses and Automobiles Ruined; Some Stones arge as Hen Eggs Shortly after noon, Tuesday, one of tne most, disasterous hail storms mat ever struck this County, swept over the southern Clinton County, unci cuuseu Vnouauiids of dollars worm ox ueiman-cown guttering me givaicat. lusa. The storm utarieu aouat with neuvy rain, and in a few minutes hail commenced to fall about the size of a marble, but in a short time, hail fell the size of a hen egg, until the Much damage was done in the corn fields south ot here. The corn which was in need of moisture, was damaged just as much by the hail as the ram would have benefited it. The town of Germantown was also struck by hail, and many roofs and windows were ruined.

The store of the Welling Hdwe. Mfg. Co. was greatly damaged, the hail piercing the roofiing material. Every home in Germantown.

seemed to have been hit, hundreds of dollars worth of glass being broken. It is suid that at the Dr. Bauer residence when the nail hit the windows it also cut the curtains, and tore them. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank heartily all the friends and neighbors, who- so willingly assisted' us at the horrible accident of our beloved wLe and mother; the kind Venerable of Sacred Heart Hospital, who so ably nursed and soothed her; the Very Rev Pastor, James Gillen, who stood by with consolation of the church and I i .1.. llf 1 1.

at. me iunerai service, we aiso uutim Rev. J. Spors for the' kind words of condolence and his assistance at the funeral; the members of St. Ann's Married Ladies Society and the Cath.

Knights and Ladies of Illinois, who attended in a body at the funeral; the undertaker for his skillful services, and each and everyone lending a hand of assistance for condolence. Fred Rohling and Children. ST AUGUSTINE'S CHOIR HAS OUTING SUNDAY Sunday the local St. Augustine's Choir gave an outing at the Ed Schroeder Farm north of town. A delicious lunch was served, with plenty of refreshments pn hand.

The day was spent playing various 'games, and was enjoyed by all. After a late hour the members decided it a day all left with hopes of another in the naar future. Those who attended were: Hy Werth leader of the choir, Wm. Timmermann, George Knies, Hy Kniesr Anton Knies, Albert Fangmeyer, Anton Voss, Aug. Willie, Ben Molitor, Ben Bruening, Aug.

Rocklage, Hy. Bruening, Herm. Haake' Patrick Schlueter, Hy, Werth Albert Werth, Oliver Cors, Ed Venhaus, AJphons Holtgrave, Aloys Molitor and Harry Weiter. Late in afternoon H. H.

Schlarmann leader of the St. Mary's Choir of Carlyle and J. Hummert motored, to the outing. SOUTH SIDERS HAND BECKEMEYER TRIMMING Sunday the local South Side Base Ball Club journeyed to Becfiemeyer to play a team, of that place, but the locals were too much for the Becke-meeyr. team, and Breese won by a score- of 9 to 6.

The South Siders showed some wonderful timely hid ing and came through with some snappy "fielding, behind the masterly hurling of Huelsman, "a nd the catching of, Chesney. Piler and Patton formed the batteries for Beckemeyer. The feature of the game was a home run by Haar of the Soutl i Side, with the bases filled. 1 .) BREESE ALL STARS WIN FROM CARLYLt: 18 TO 2 Sunday the Breese AIT Stars motored to Carlyle and play ed the St. Mary's team of thaf.

place. It was quite a one-sided" game, as Breese defeated 9t. Marys, by a score of 20 to 2. The feature of tne game was the good pitching of who held the St. Mary Twttetrs to four hits and fanned eighteen." The All Stars also contributed with some hea hitting, collecting 20 hits.

They scored 12 runs in thesj eigbth. Berndsqn Sunday. "Misses Mary and EenoraTimrnerman of St. Louis, spent Saturday with their parents. Mr and Mrs.

William Schmidt of Sti Louis, called on Mr. and Mrs. Her-mia Schmidt Sunday, George Carr of Flora, called on home fojjks Sunday. fir. and Mrs.

Fred Lehman and Miss Ettie.1 Hass of Belleville, called on-relates Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Al Kruep and family of Stt Louis, called on relatives here Sunday. Lenord Erwin of Granite City, called on.Mr.

and Mrs. James Perks Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bishop of Glespie, called on relatives and friends Sunday.

Mrs: Ben Hinkamp and son Victor of Louis, called on relatives here Frjday: and Mrs. Joe Rdgan, Mr. and t'rs; Paul Frecker and daughter Jeanne Carlyle, called ot Mr. and Mrs. Ed 1 eyer Sunday.

Mr.and Mrs.H. Mensing and family of Lebanon, called on Mike Zehrer and family Sunday. Miss Flora Horstmeyer of St. Louis, called on -her parents here Saturday ts id Sunday. Mr.

aniv Goevert and fain- i arid Bernard Goevert of St, Louis, i ied on Mr. and Mrs. Max Goevert er. and MrsWarren E. Will'ard of with Mr.

-and Mrs. William Mrs. Gardie Dill, and Mrs. Paul Giest and son lrven of St. Louis, called on Mr, and Mrs.

Wm. Freund Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. August Stratman of East St.

Louis, called on relatives Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Geisert of East St. Louis, called on relatives here over Sunday. Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Schwarz spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs' J. Schau-bert at Collinsvilie. Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Enkelmann and family, Misses Kate and Lizzie Meiss-ner, and Guss Meissner spent Sundpy in Hignlaud. Dan Parker of is spending a few days here visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs.

Charles Gains of St. Louis, are spendihg a two weeks vacation in Washington D. New York City and Philadelphia, Mrs. Gains was formerly Miss Olivia Schmidt of this city. A seven-pound boy was born to Mr.

Mrs. Erwin Mahlandt Sunday. Mothe- and son are doing fine. HOSPITAL NEWS August Ruejke of Garlylo came to the local hospital the 16th, suffering with a broken leg. Mrs.

Louis Geffel of Carlyle, was brought Sunday for treatment, and is recovering nicely. Mrs Erwin Mahlandt was brought Sunday, and is doing fine. Mis? Theresa Lancaster of Carlyle, came Master Harold Crisel of Posey, was brought in this afternoon, quite injured. A wagon passed over his stomach. Patients who previously entered: Walter Beckemeyer 6f Beckemeyer, contiues to improve.

Miss Grace Bartle of Huey, who was operated on. is nr 1 Mrs. Joe Nordmari of this city, is improving very "satisfactorily. Louis Goetz of Carlyle, is recovering rapidly, Mrs. Conroy Lawrence and her in-farft baby were permitted to leave the hospital today.

Edward Lallman of Beckemeyer, after being at the hospital a number of months, returned to his home this afternoon. Phillip Santel.of New Baden, is doing fine and -leave soon. Miss Floernce Gehrs of Carlyle, left Wednesday, greatly improved. Mrs. Frank Peppenhorst of Breese, left Monday, feeling fine.

Wm. Farley of Beckemeyer, left Sunday, his wife having left the preceding Friday. (keeping of the blazes from spreading to adjoining buildings, for the blazes on the barn had made too much headways. We have learned that the bam housed about four hundred chickens, but -after the fire only a few carcases could be found adn that there was a very slight odor of burning chickens during- the fire. Some tourists were iind enough to inform Mrs.

Stein and her two sons, Emil and Albert, of the fire, and when they came in the yard, it is said the barn doors were open, and but few chickens noticeable in it. Animals seldom run away from a lire but will ri into it. Mr. Stein wa not at home, as he is employed as night watchman at the local mill. Nothing of- the barn was saved; it burned to the ground, and of the contents, only a box of chickens, standing near a doorway, was saved.

It is quite a mystery just how the fire started. It is the unanimous nnininn nf almost pvervone that there were chiC(ken thieves there and that had. the greatest part of the place long before the hre was din-covered, probably about three hundred or more of them, and that the thieves either accidentally started the fire by dropping a match, torch or other object, or purposely set the place on fire to prevent the suspicion of theft Sheriff Jos. Ragen and a number of assistants made an investigation the next day, and there is evidence to warrant the belief of theft. Tracks were discovered of the automobile used to haul the loot away in.

The sheriff remarked that who stole more than $1,000 worth of' poultry since" January 1st. If these thieves went to St. Louis, it was necessary that they pass the Stein house but no one remembers seeing anything or hearing anything extraordinary. Mr. Stein's loss will easily reach $1,000, which is partly covered T'Via ItAat- flTnn Mlf that practically all the garden pro- ducts were destroyed in addition to the other loss.

)- SUFFERS BROKEN IN-L)EX FINGER MONDAY Monday morning about 10 Anton Lakenburger Jr. had the misfortune of breaking the index finger on his left hnd, while changing a front spring fr his Ford car. He had the car up and had removed the broken spring and was resting his left hpnd on the axle of the car trying to put the new spring in place, when suddenly the jack slipped and the which holds the spring In place fell down and caused the index finger of Mr. Lakenburger to be broken, and also mashed. Tony states that the, finger is barery hanging on and is giivng him much pain.

-(. SPRAINS ANKLE ON SUNDAY'S OUTING Albert Fangmeyer, one of the local agents of the- Prudential Insurance Company, had the misfortune of spraining his ankle Sunday afternoon on an outing, which was held at the Ed Schroeder farm north of town by the St. Augustines Choir members. The day was enjoyable to all, the men hating a remarkable good time playing ball. Mr.

Fangmeyer was playing third base at the time when Tony Voss slid to third, striking Albert's anjde in such way as to cause a sprain. At present Mr. Fangmeyer is unable to be about but in few days expects to make his daily rounds. John Toefner of Guthrie, Oklahoma a brother of Airs. Bert Manley, is visiting with her and Mr.

Manley. Ferd Hundman, who is working on a hard road in the Southern part of the state, visited here Sunday. Alois F. Funke, rural mail carrier, "on Route No. Breese, 111., left last Thursday evening for Peoria, to attend a convention of the various branches of postal service.

Mrs. E. J. Schroeder and sou Wesley went to Centralia recently, where Wesley is having his eyes treated. Matthew Merians will leave for Detroit Friday morning.

He drove here in 18 hours. Leo Marcus, Anna Marcus and Mrs. Otto Marcus and children left 'for Don-nelson Wednesday morning' to visit Miss Jannetta Marcus who is in the convent in that city. Mr. and -Mrs.

Fre4.Schmidt motored to Belleville Monday where Fred attended a meeting. Mr. and Mrs. E. T.

Riceher and family and Mrs. Frances Heinzman called on relatives in New Baden Sud-day. 28 BUSHEL PER ACRli Last a ten-acre field of wheat was threshed, belonging to Charles Hofsommer, which yielded -28 bushels to the acre. This is rather hard to beat, but if anyone threshed more than that in Clinton County, we would like to hear about it. The highest yield We have heard of so far, is 27 Vs bushels per acre, for this year, and in Clinton County.

This ten-acre field of Mr. Ilofsom-mer's lies South, across the hard road from his farm. He states that has never treated the land with any special fertilizer. He should be congratulated upon receiving such a -remarkable good crop. COUNTY COURT ITEMS The people of of Illinois vs.

Floyd Farthing and Earl Feather-stone, for violation of the motor vehicle act. Information filed and bench warrant issued. The people etc. vs. H.

C. Garrett; violation motor Vehicle act. Information filed and bench wararnt issued The people etc. vs. William Holz-hauer; keeping disorderly -house.

Information filed. Bench warrant issued and, returned; defendant in the court signs jury waiver and enters plea of guilty. Judgment on plea of guilty and defendant fined $50.00 and costs. 'i Edgar Tschannen, local barber, motored to Greenville Tuesday. tending a patient.

'The injured lady was rushed to "hospital, where she was given the best of attention. all help proved of no a-vail, and she passed away at About 7 :30 o'clo the evening following the accident. Funeral services were held in Aviston. Mrs. Rohling was a kind and loving wife and mother.

Her name before marriage was Schrage. Her mother died in Aviston about three before Mrs. Rohling's death. )- -( TENNIS PLAYED BY MANY The great sport of tennis is being played by many young folks in our city. The Breese Athletic Tennis Association has again reorganized.

The double courts have been put in wonderful shape in the northern part of our city, and are being used every day. At present the members are erecting new wire netting back stops. All the members are showing a wonderful spirit as they are always ready and willing to help. When' everything is finished these will be some of the best) courts in Southern Illinois. Anyone wishing to see some good, fast tennis playing, are invited to come up and witness the games.

ST DOMINIC'S PICNIC AUG. 2nd. On Tuesday, August 2nd, the local St. Dominic's Parish will hold their second annual picnic at Fairgrounds At 5 o'clock a delicious chicken supper will be served, which everyone can be assured will be the best that can be served; especially those who partook of it last year. The Breese Silver Cornet Band will furnish the music and other amusement and refreshents will be served.

CUTS HAND WHILE CLOSING WINDOW Monday morning about 10:30 o'clock Anton Kerkemeyer of Aviston, while visiting with Bis mother received a serious gash on the palm of his right hand while attempting to close a win- dow, Mr Kerkemeyer left the pane down rather fast and when hitting the sill of the frame the window pains broke and one of the broken pieces of glass eaught him in the palm of his right hand making a cut about 3 inches long and also terribly deep. The cut is giving him very mach pain and will for' some time for he's compelled not to move his hand..