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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1907
Page
5
Tax book delays push distribution to collectors in the county. Feutz and staff work on extending taxes for 1907 with the first books to be ready next week. In Jurvia township the total taxes charged amount to 16 843.25 based on 438 712 assessed value and 421 498 equalized value, the largest collector burden to date.
A series of figures lists the equalized valuations and charges for collection in multiple townships. Entries include New Douglas, Pin Oak, Saliney, and St. Jacob with specific valuations and collection charges.
Citizens' Railway Company of Venice files articles of incorporation for 5000 dollars to organize an electric railway system within Granite City, Madison, and Venice. Incorporators include R E Bramble C A Wright and C E Cox. McKinley syndicate suspected backing. Edwardaville Intelligencer notes a tri city takeover within 90 days.
A fast watercraft with eight horsepower engine will be provided for Madison and St Clair counties game wardens. It will be crewed by riverman Ani and used to patrol the Mississippi River from Alton to Carondelet during the duck hunting season. The Mississippi River as a national waterway raises questions on game law enforcement limits. the Klingla Game Department plans to press for enforcement rights this year.
The January term of the Madison County Circuit and Probate Court convened with Judge B. R. Burroughs presiding. Grand and petit juries reported, appraisers named, and numerous cases disposed including chancery partitions and several civil actions. Marriage licenses issued in Belleville. local social notices cover engagements, birthdays, and visits.
The Single Civil Service Commission will soon call examinations for stewards and head farmers in state institutions with pay from 125 to 150 dollars monthly plus board and housing. Pathologists physicians and interns also will be tested for posts paying 75 to 125 dollars monthly with board. interns 25 dollars. Teachers of the deaf literacy teachers assistant matrons and attendants urged to apply. housefathers and housemothers at 75 dollars per couple to be examined.
The institute offering a salary and board will soon select a physician for a commission post. Physicians wishing to compete must notify the secretary of the commission to be informed of examination details. Applications should be addressed to Joseph C. Mason, Secretary, Springfield, Illinois.
Sylvania Catherine Gebauer, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Gebauer, was christened last Sunday. The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs Wm Lewis’s home next Thursday at 2 p.m. English services are at St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Sunday evening January 27 at 7 30. Evangelist Gordon W Hill leads men only services at the miners hall tonight per Mr Thomas. Rev J Muns of Bippus Ind preached a trial sermon at the German Evangelical church last Sunday. The congregation has not yet secured a regular pastor after Rev H T Bahnsen’s resignation to Collinarille. Also a humorous piece on women and behavior.
Deaths report two infant deaths in Troy area. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs August Droll died early Thursday and was buried at Troy cemetery after funeral at M E church. Another infant child of Mr and Mrs Robert Winter died in St Louis at five days old. funeral planned from residence to Lithérian cemetery in Wise County.
M W Powell plans a large barn at his premises while a daughter is born to Mr and Mrs August Brunworth on Thursday. J H Streahans on sick list but now convalescent. Alton eyes a paper mill for travelboard manufacture. Mr and Mrs C A Greaves welcome a baby gift. Wm Gericke to run Park View saloon as Schreiber Bros cease operations. DeWitts kidney and bladder pills touted for quick relief. Pierron reports Bain Henderson and Davin signed to G P Stars for next season. Tribout seeks funds to fence grounds and build grandstand to join Illinois league. Fribert Beck injured by cow kick, recovering. Weather turns wintry with ice, damaging lines and trees. mail delivery disrupted.
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