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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
7
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Court orders probate for Zephaniah B. Harrison as executor without bond and approves inventories for multiple estates including Metz Vischer Camp Cousley Hall and Mueller. Notices, appraisals, and discharge plans follow, with numerous real estate transfers listed among several townships and communities.
A series of property deeds from J W Fiegenbaum to A J Hoffman through many parcels in Granite City and surrounding areas, plus transfers involving Morris Gill, J H Chessen, and others across Wood River, Upper Alton, and related townships. Also includes numerous marriage licenses for residents listed with ages and towns, including Granite City, Alton, and St. Louis.
Troy April 28 1916 special council session called by Mayor Pro Tem Cooper to act on saloon bonds for Wim H Vetter Herman Schmacker Thomas A Taylor George Raeher Arthur Liebler John Pistone and Angelo Fassero. Roll call shows present Mayor Cooper Clerk Garnet and Aldermen Meyer Preston Taylor Wild. Foster absent. Bond action: motion to accept bonds and grant licenses carried. Adjourned.
The ad touts Sloan's Liniment to soothe bruises strains and sore spots with brief rubbing, promising quick pain relief and restful sleep. Also promotes Adlerika bowel cleanse with rapid relief for constipation and related stomach issues, plus a home delivery offer by Pantel Peterman agent in St. Louis papers.
The Troy Illinois school board met in regular session led by President Dawson. They approved minutes, discussed granting a holiday for Institute Day on April 14, and accepted the flag-pole report. Finance approved salaries for teachers and staff totaling about 64 thousand dollars, with additions for pen points and library updates. The library was rearranged with 49 new volumes. access was restricted to printed catalogues. A complaint against a teacher was referred to the principal for investigation. The meeting adjourned with signatures.
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