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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
4
A barn belonging to farmer Matt Jada near St Jacob burned Monday morning, destroying hay and grain. Three horses and some harness were rescued, but the fire was already beyond salvage. Origin is believed to be tied to tramps who had sought refuge in the barn.
Brief items from The Call include weather checks, births, deaths, local moves, and civic notices. Notable mentions cover a miner killed at Worden, a glove factory plan in Greenville, a seedless pumpkin claim, and routine police court fines. Also notes on hospital stays, new blotters, and depot smoking bans.
George Willeford aged 23 remains a fugitive after killing Ruby O File near Reno in Bond county. A $300 reward stands on his head as officers pursue leads with no capture yet. John M Willeford, 17, shot Noah File and faces grand jury action with $5,000 bond and a $1,000 additional bond to attend the March term. Noah File’s head wound is not dangerous and recovery is expected. The family feud stemmed from alleged quarrels over Miss Lillie Willeford and a $125 debt to Sam File.
W R Lipscomb of Washington NC recalls his brother’s decade long battle with consumption and notes a complete recovery after six bottles of Dr King s New Discovery The ad claims quick relief for coughs colds bronchitis la grippe asthma and other bronchial ailments and advertises test bottles and stationery department offerings
A compact yearbook-style log lists deaths, weddings, mine incidents, saloon openings, school closings, political events, and local notices from July to December. It records mayoral investigations, saloon bans, fires, wrecks, and community happenings with multiple named people, places, and organizations across Troy, Maryville, Donk, and area towns.
The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the “earth’s greatest healer” for severe burns, scalds, wounds, cuts, and bruises with instant relief. It claims rapid cure of skin eruptions, old sores, boils, ulcers, felons, and pile care. 25 cents at S. Kingston.
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