Miscellaneous News Items

 

Surnames W thru Z

Over the years, several contributors shared news articles with the St Louis Genealogical Society and its members. The materials from seven sources were combined:

  1. St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 11 March 1887 (unattributed)
  2. St. Louis a Hundred Years Ago, St. Louis Globe-Democrat of 1890
  3. Social Notes from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 21 September 1890
  4. A Day in the Life of St. Louis, St. Louis Chronicle, 9 August 1899 (unattributed)
  5. St. Louis News from Home, 1918–1922, contributed by Julie Chitwood
  6. St. Louis Watchman-Advocate, 1881–1882, 1893
  7. St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 25 November 1874, contributed by Lorraine C. Wodraska Cates & Alice Byington Tucker.

 

All persons mentioned in the news articles have been entered into an index.
To find a person in this index, click on the appropriate letter.

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Name Sndx Date Source Content
Wagner, Annie J. A. W256 10 Jun 1890 B Divorce matters: Annie J. A. Nagel ... MORE
Wagner, Frederick W256 7 Jun 1890 B Burial permits: Mike Russell, age 72, ... MORE
Walker, Newton J. W426 8 Jun 1890 B Pensions allowed, Missouri: Original: Newton J. Walker, Wolf Island.
Walker, Syd W426 6 Jun 1890 B Miss Theo Richard, daughter of Mr. ... MORE
Walsh, Frank W420 1918-1922 E Kate Walsh had a brother Frank and ... MORE
Walsh, Kate W420 1918-1922 E Kate Walsh had a brother Frank and ... MORE
Walter, Frederick, Jr. W436 17 Nov 1881 F Triple wedding at the courthouse: Frederick ... MORE
Walters, Lydia E. W436 8 Jun 1890 B Divorce matters: Lydia E. Walters filed ... MORE
Walters, Samuel W436 8 Jun 1890 B Divorce matters: Lydia E. Walters filed ... MORE
Ward, Hannah W630 12 Jun 1890 B Non-resident couple obtaining marriage license: W. H. Barrett of Henry Co. Il. and Hannah Ward of St. Louis.
Warren, Alexander W650 15 Jun 1890 B One of the oldest residents of Southern ... MORE
Warren, Mamie, Miss W650 21 Sep 1890 C Misses Teresa Mullaly and Mamie Warren have returned from the East with Mrs. Leo Moser and her daughter.
Warren, Nancy W650 15 Jun 1890 B One of the oldest residents of Southern ... MORE
Watson, George W325 11 Jun 1890 B Burial permit: George Watson, age 18, consumption.
Watson, Selma W325 9 Aug 1899 D The legal controversy between Selma Watson and the city of Webster Groves may be solved by arbitration. It involves $168 for alleged street work.
Webb, Arthur W100 1918-1922 E Sarah Webb married Roy Elsey 12 Jun ... MORE
Webb, Arthur W100 1918-1922 E Nell Carroll was engaged. As of 1919, ... MORE
Webb, C. R. W100 1918-1922 E Sarah Webb married Roy Elsey 12 Jun ... MORE
Webb, Frank W100 1918-1922 E Sarah Webb married Roy Elsey 12 Jun ... MORE
Webb, Mary W100 1918-1922 E Sarah Webb married Roy Elsey 12 Jun ... MORE
Webb, Sarah W100 1918-1922 E Sarah Webb married Roy Elsey 12 Jun ... MORE
Webb, Sarah, Mrs. W100 1918-1922 E Sarah Webb married Roy Elsey 12 Jun ... MORE
Weber, Marie W160 18 Sep 1890 B Died: Wanda Weber, "beloved daughter" of Marie. Funeral from home of her brother-in-law, G.E. Bigot.
Weber, Wanda W160 18 Sep 1890 B Died: Wanda Weber, "beloved daughter" of Marie. Funeral from home of her brother-in-law, G.E. Bigot.
Weber, William W160 8 Jun 1890 B Burial permits: William Weber, age 33, Alexian Br. Hosp., intestinal obstrctn.
Weed, Benj. W300 14 Jun 1890 B Pension (invalid): Benj. Weed, Buffalo.
Weiners, George M. W562 4 Jun 1890 B Burial permits: Henry V. Hartmann, ... MORE
Weinert, Louis M. W563 4 Jun 1890 B Died: Gerda Bredberg, daughter of Mrs. ... MORE
Weingartner, Edward W526 9 Aug 1899 D Burial permit: Edward Weingartner, 14, cerebral meningitis.
Wells, Mary W420 9 Aug 1899 D Mary Wells, age 6, fell 14 feet from a porch and is suffering from concussion of the brain.
Wessee, Henry W200 4 Jun 1890 B Burial permits: Henry V. Hartmann, ... MORE
West, E. J., Dr. W230 9 Aug 1899 D Dr. E. J. West of East St. Louis on ... MORE
Wetzler, William W324 17 Nov 1881 F Triple wedding at the courthouse: Frederick ... MORE
Whitworth, James A. W363 13 Jun 1890 B Pension allowed (increase): James A. Whitworth, Clinton.
Wilkerson, General W426 4 May 1882 F George P. Brouster, of Dorsett Road, ... MORE
Williams, Jennie W452 15 Dec 1893 F Jennie Williams of Central Twp. was admitted to City Hospital.
Williamson, [ unk ], Mrs. W452 1918-1922 E Joe Lindsay was a member of the 12th ... MORE
Williamson, [ unk ], Mrs. W452 1918-1922 E Theodore Miller was a florist (Jan ... MORE
Williamson, Grace W452 1918-1922 E Joe Lindsay was a member of the 12th ... MORE
Williamson, Tille W452 1918-1922 E Some individual names mentioned: Kitty ... MORE
Williamson, Tille, Mrs. W452 1918-1922 E Some individual names mentioned: Kitty ... MORE
Willsboth, Frankie W421 7 Jun 1890 B Marriage licenses were issued to Frederick ... MORE
Winn, Eda W500 10 Jun 1890 B Burial permit: Eda Winn, age 7m, congestion of lungs;
Winters, Robert W536 8 Jun 1890 B Burial permits: Robert Winters, age 44, City Hospital, heart disease.
Withrow, Blanche W360 5 Jun 1890 B Joseph Withrow made application to ... MORE
Withrow, Joseph W360 5 Jun 1890 B Joseph Withrow made application to ... MORE
Withrow, Lena W360 5 Jun 1890 B Joseph Withrow made application to ... MORE
Withrow, Theresa W360 5 Jun 1890 B Joseph Withrow made application to ... MORE
Wolf, Billy W410 1918-1922 E Mrs. Anderson died 14 Nov 1920; ill ... MORE
Wolf, Billy W410 1918-1922 E Martin "Mart" and Blanch Wolf had a baby girl, Mary, born 2 Feb 1921. They also had two boys, Martin & Billy.
Wolf, Blanch W410 1918-1922 E Mrs. Anderson died 14 Nov 1920; ill ... MORE
Wolf, Blanch W410 1918-1922 E Martin "Mart" and Blanch Wolf had a baby girl, Mary, born 2 Feb 1921. They also had two boys, Martin & Billy.
Wolf, Mart W410 1918-1922 E Martin "Mart" and Blanch Wolf had a baby girl, Mary, born 2 Feb 1921. They also had two boys, Martin & Billy.
Wolf, Martin W410 1918-1922 E Mrs. Anderson died 14 Nov 1920; ill ... MORE
Wolf, Martin W410 1918-1922 E Martin "Mart" and Blanch Wolf had a baby girl, Mary, born 2 Feb 1921. They also had two boys, Martin & Billy.
Wolf, Martin "Mart" W410 1918-1922 E Mrs. Anderson died 14 Nov 1920; ill ... MORE
Wolf, Mary W410 1918-1922 E Mrs. Anderson died 14 Nov 1920; ill ... MORE
Wolf, Mary W410 1918-1922 E Martin "Mart" and Blanch Wolf had a baby girl, Mary, born 2 Feb 1921. They also had two boys, Martin & Billy.
Wolff, Anna W410 4 Jun 1890 B Otto Struckman, age 65, and Anna Wolff, ... MORE
Wolff, George W410 4 Jun 1890 B Otto Struckman, age 65, and Anna Wolff, ... MORE
Wolff, M.A., Jr. W410 18 Sep 1890 B Died: M.A. Wolff, Jr. (Tobe) suddenly, age 29.
Wolff, Tobe W410 18 Sep 1890 B Died: M.A. Wolff, Jr. (Tobe) suddenly, age 29.
Wood, Edna W300 1918-1922 E Edna Wood's mother's first name was Lenore.
Woodworth, Maria B., Miss W363 18 Sep 1890 B Thomas P. Farley, a member of the police ... MORE
Woollacot, Hallie W423 8 Jun 1890 B Divorce matters: Hallie Woollacot was ... MORE
Woollacot, Isaac N. W423 8 Jun 1890 B Divorce matters: Hallie Woollacot was ... MORE
Worden, Thomas W635 7 Jun 1890 B Burial permits: Mike Russell, age 72, ... MORE
Worden, Thomas W635 5 Jun 1890 B Died: Thomas Worden, age 47. Funeral from St. John's Church.
Wyman, Ella W550 6 Jun 1890 B Miss Theo Richard, daughter of Mr. ... MORE
Yeager, Blanche Y260 14 Jun 1890 B Joseph Yeager has been reconciled with ... MORE
Yeager, Joseph Y260 14 Jun 1890 B Joseph Yeager has been reconciled with ... MORE
Yeager, Lena Y260 14 Jun 1890 B Joseph Yeager has been reconciled with ... MORE
Yeager, Theresa Y260 14 Jun 1890 B Joseph Yeager has been reconciled with ... MORE
Yore, Alice Y600 12 Jun 1890 B Died: James A. Yore, Jr., husband of ... MORE
Yore, James A., Capt. Y600 12 Jun 1890 B Died: James A. Yore, Jr., husband of ... MORE
Yore, James A., Jr. Y600 12 Jun 1890 B Died: James A. Yore, Jr., husband of ... MORE
Young, David Y520 8 Jun 1890 B Pensions allowed, Missouri: Reissue and Increase: David Young, Milan
Young, James R. Y520 18 Sep 1890 B Ruby Young sues James R. for divorce; married 1862, deserted 1889.
Young, Mary Y520 9 Aug 1899 D Burial permit: Mary Young, 56, paralysis.
Young, Ruby Y520 18 Sep 1890 B Ruby Young sues James R. for divorce; married 1862, deserted 1889.
Young, Wylie Y520 12 Jun 1890 B Burial permit: Wylie Young, age 29, heart disease.
Ziegler, Sarah Z246 4 May 1882 F George P. Brouster, of Dorsett Road, ... MORE
Zweige, Henry Z200 15 Dec 1893 F Mina Zweige of Carondelet Twp. was ... MORE
Zweige, Henry Z200 9 Aug 1899 D Burial permit: Henry Zweige, 71, Consumption.
Zweige, Mina Z200 15 Dec 1893 F Mina Zweige of Carondelet Twp. was ... MORE