-1912-

Howard Jacob Kaufman, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kaufman, died at the old Ramsey farm four miles north of Trenton Saturday morning at the age of 16. Death resulted from blood poisoning.

Chester Murray, one of the pioneer residents of Trenton, died at Pocahontas on January 27.

R.L. Stevens of Ohio and Miss Ruby Reimann, daughter of Mayor and Mrs. C.L. Reimann, went to East St. Louis Saturday and were united in marriage by Rev. N.D. Sweeney of the M.E. Church.

Beginning February 1, all the merchants of Trenton will discontinue giving trade checks. The plan was abused and proved unsatisfactory.

Doubtless the Woodmen have inaugurated their last year with the outrageous increase in rates. Thousands of its members will be thinned from the ranks.

-1922-

A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bassler south of town Sunday.

Fred Gruender died at his home Tuesday morning, January 31, at the age of 68.

About one o'clock Saturday afternoon the building owned by Chas. Harpstrite and occupied by Ed Henss and family in the northern part of town was damaged by fire to the extend of $1,000.

-1932-

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dagit celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at New Baden on January 26.

Miss Marie Truttman was united in marriage to David Keefe Saturday morning in St. Louis.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gelly on January 28.

August Ackerman, 60, a New Baden banker, died at St. Mary's Home in Carlyle Sunday afternoon.

Miss Clara Gerardi became the bride of John Faust of Lebanon in St. Clare Catholic Church in O'Fallon Thursday.

-1942-

The new fire truck purchased by the Sugar Creek Rural Fire Co. arrived Friday morning and was accepted by the trustees of the Association.

George Mueller of Albers and Miss Irene Lee were united in marriage in St. Louis Monday.

John F. Wagener was appointed township clerk to fill the unexpired term of Clifford Herstein, who resigned to accept a civil service position at Scott Field.

A daughter was born to Dr. and Mrs. G.L. Brefeld at St. Mary's Hospital in East St. Louis, Wednesday.

Mrs. Agnes Rakers, widow of Henry Rakers, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Middeke in Breese.

-1952-

The Trenton Cooperative Equity Exchange was burglarized Thursday night, January 24, and $254 in cash and two boxes of cigars were taken. The money was in change and small bills. The cash drawer was pried open with a crowbar.

Russell Baer, 48, formerly of Summerfield, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland January 25.

Trenton's Chamber of Commerce has set this year's homecoming dates at July 3, 4, and 5.

Oliver Charles Pahlman, 64, died January 24 at St. John's Hospital in St. Louis.

Maurice Mannhard is receiving anti-aircraft instruction at Fort Custer, Michigan.

-1962-

Mrs. Elizabeth Appel died Saturday at a Greenville nursing home at the age of 72.

Joseph Goebel, 63-year old New Baden merchant, died Friday at his home after an extended illness.

Lester Ranz had the high producing herd of cows in the county last year according to DHIA records.

-1972-

Karen Harpstrite was crowned Queen of Youth and Beauty at the Wesclin High School Homecoming festivities.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey P. Harpstrite on January 14.

The Clinton County Service Company had its silver anniversary celebration Saturday with 400 in attendance at the Mater Dei gymnasium.

Sue Pleshnik won first prize in the Voice of Democracy contest sponsored by the Trenton VFW. She also took second place in the 14th District judging at Belleville.

Nearly a million people visited the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows during 1971.

Mrs. Theodore Elling, nee Clara Koerkenmeier, of Carlyle died January 28 at the age of 52.

-1982-

The worst snowstorm within memory, possibly ever, engulfed the area. A 24-hour incessant rain gave way to sleep for some 30 minutes about 6 p.m. Saturday and shifted into a snowfall that ran well into Sunday and left some 22 inches on the ground, completely paralyzing the area.

David Thornton, 38, of rural Trenton plunged 100 feet to his death January 29 while working at Continental Grain Co. in East St. Louis.

Herb Schulte, an agent in the Trenton branch office of Prudential, finished 1981 with more than $2 million Prudential sales credits.

The Little Dribblers will begin a series of clinics for boys, five through seven years of age, on February 6.

-1992-

Former Wesclin basketball standout Paul Lusk, Jr., a two-time all state selection in high school, has withdrawn from Iowa University and will enroll at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He must sit out from intercollegiate competition for one year.

Alleged murderer Steven Wuebbels, charged with the murder of Steve Wagoner of Trenton, has asked law enforcement officials to allow him to get married to a Decatur woman.

Stephen Halsey of Trenton has been selected to serve as a legislative assistant to the Missouri State Legislature.

Louis Koch of Trenton, aged 68, died January 31 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland.

Hermann Rochell, 70, of Trenton died January 28 at Countryside Manor in Aviston.

-2002-

Work will begin this year on $336,000 worth of improvements to Trenton's park, thanks in large part to a $168,000 grant from the OSLAD program of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Improvements include the construction of a walking path, construction of an in-line skating rink, new restrooms, and new playground equipment.

The grandstands at Pete Schumacher Field in Trenton could be in danger of failing and may be beyond repair, according to Trenton councilperson Kristina Krohn.

Craig W. Biekert, 17, of New Baden died Thursday, January 24 at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis.

Matthew Hatt of New Baden has been nominated to the Air Force Academy by congressman John Shimkus. The nomination begins with the summer semester of the 2002 academic year.

Florence C. Weh, 88, of Breese, died Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Breese Nursing Home. She was born November 9, 1923 in Wade Township, daughter of Herman and Katherine Horstmannn, nee Rohr, and they both preceded her in death. She married Harold Weh October 2, 1946 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Beckemeyer, and he died May 3, 1985. Other precedents included a daughter, Luannn Weh; a son, Kevin Weh; a brother, Charles Horstmann; and in-laws. Her sons, Rodell (Donna) Weh, and Curt (Diane) Weh, and a daughter-in-law Martha Weh, all of Breese, survive, along with siblings, grandchildren, other relatives, and friends. Mrs. Weh was a retired laundry department supervisor from St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese. She had also worked at the bookstore at Mater Dei High School. She was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Breese and its altar sodality. The funeral was this morning (Wednesday) from St. Dominic Church. Interment St. Dominic-St. Augustine Cemetery.

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Cornelius J. "Dick" Richter, 82, of Aviston, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born October 28, 1929 in Aviston, son of Henry and Cecelia Richter, nee Huene, and they both preceded him in death. Also preceded by four brothers-in-law, Clarence Schrage, Ray Dean Sharp, Rich Rehkemper and Dave Rehkemper; a sister-in-law, Mary Richter; and his father- and mother-in-law, August and Bernetta Rehkemper. He married Betty J. Rehkemper on May 21, 1957 in St. Rose and she survives at home. Also surviving are six children, Deb (friend Tim Shasserre) Henrichs of Belleville, Allen (Barb) Richter of Aviston, Joyce (Jeff) Burns of Belmont, North Carolina, Sheila (Mark) Collom of Galesville, Wisconsin, Susan (Kevin) Bridges of Aviston, and Neal (Sandy) Richter of Aviston; 17 grandchildren, Adam, Ryan, and Sarah Henrichs; Jason (Nicole), David, Jennifer and Christopher Richter; J.J. and Tom Burns; Matt, Luke, and Emily Collom; Megan and Alex Bridges; and Miranda, Madison and Garrett Richter; a great granddaughter, Claire Richter; four brothers, Stanley "Butch" (Pauline) Richter of Aviston, Jim (Dolores) Richter of St. Rose, Don (Ruth) Richter of Highland, and Tom (Marge) Richter of Aviston; two sisters, Joanne (Jerome) Rehkemper of St. Rose, and Dolores Sharp of Clay City; and sister- and brother-in-law Janet and Don Huelsmann, and sisters-in-law Darlene Rehkemper and Monica Rehkemper, all of Highland. Mr. Richter was a retired auto mechanic from ABJ Ford in Trenton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Parish in Aviston, Aviston American Legion Post 1239, and Sugar Creek-Lookingglass Sportsman's Club. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial this morning (Wednesday) from St. Francis Catholic Church in Aviston, the Reverend Gene Neff and Deacon Charlie Litteken officiating. Burial with full military honors at St. Francis Cemetery in Aviston. Memorials to the St. Francis Parish Improvement Fund, Hospice of Southern Illinois, or Aviston American Legion Post 1239 will be received through Hempen Funeral Home in Aviston.

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