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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1909

Page

4

A Horrible Hold Up in Classified Ad

A Washington North Carolina reader recalls a brother’s recovery from consumption using Dr King’s New Discovery after futile remedies. The ad touts relief for lung issues and bronchial ailments, priced 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle, guaranteed by S Kingston. The Call’s Classified column promises reading by Troy residents and mentions wedding invitations.

W. R. Lipscomb Washington, N. C Dr. King S. Kingston

Brief News Notes and Local Updates From The Call

Valentine post cards in The Call's stationery department. Mrs. John Belcher is reported quite ill at home in Pin Oak. A steam heating unit was installed in the Central hotel by Wm. Meiners. Trojans attend Gypsy Smith meetings in St Louis. Easter falls on April 21 this year. An infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Naylor underwent surgery by Dr. Braner and Dr. Furgeson. the child remains precarious. Madison county records show 17 births and 15 deaths in the last three months of 1908, with Alton leading in deaths and births. Andrew Keek, a well known citizen.

Valentine Donk Mint John Belcher Pin Oak Central Hotel Wm. Meiners St. Louis Gypsy Smith King S. Kingston Thomas Naylor F. W. Braner FE. C. Furgeson Edwardsville Madison County Troys Alton Andrew Keek

Local News Briefs From Madison County Area

A man was kicked in the face Tuesday leading to a precarious condition with a crushed nose and face. Marriage licenses issued in St Louis include J H U Press and Rosa M Stem mer of Granite City, Matthew Lutz of Caseyville, and Carrie Sellers of St. Louis. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Blackett died of pneumonia. another child is seriously ill. Two crates of Hungarian partridges were released near Marime and Highland to boost local game. Edwardsville plans a special school election today on site vs new site for a school building. George Deck resigns as rural mail carrier effective Feb 1, with Harry Cooper taking over. Carrier examinations set for Feb 20. Postmaster Mill ett reports eighteen to twenty-two applications.

St. Jacob Martin Keck St. Louis J. UH Press Rosa M. Stemmer Granite City Matthew Lutz Caseyville Carrie Sellers W. J. Blackett Oaklawn Marime Highland Edwardsville College Grounds George Deck Harry Cooper Millett

Miners Vote Defense Fund at UMWA Convention

The United Mine Workers adopted a 2500 defense fund to aid John Mitchell in his appeals against a jail sentence handed to him and to Gompers and Morrison by Federal Judge Wright. Mitchell arrived amid a hearty welcome as key political notes appeared in Edwardsville reports.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America John Mitchell Messrs Gompers and Morrison Wright Mitchell

Judge grants divorce over ill temper and bad breath

A western judge grants a divorce on grounds of ill temper and bad breath. The ad notes Dr King s New Life Pills as a cure for constipation and related symptoms, claiming they banish headaches and chills. Also mentions 25 cent items at S Kingston and German birthday post cards in The Calls stationery department.

Dr. King S. Kingston Calls

Bucklen Arnica and Wood's Liver Medicine Advertisements

Local period ad copy extols Bucklen arnica for burns cuts and wounds and wood’s liver medicine as a liver regulator and remedy for chills fever and malaria. Promotes instant relief and large size value. Local view postcards mentioned in The Call’s.

Bucklen Kingston Wood

Court House Items and New Circuit Court Cases

Court notes report guilty pleas in burglary and larceny with sentences of 50 days for Jones and detention at Chester for Gosling. New cases include Ethel Piggott vs Thomas Piggott for divorce, Town of Ompliyment vs Charles Lynch on appeal, C W Smith et al vs L B Clark et al to quiet title, Even Boneff vs Granite City National Bank assumpt, Mary Ann Dalton vs Fred A Dalton divorce with infidelity and fugitive charges, Carrie May Johnson vs Dr F O Johnson custody decree modification.

Ethel Piggott Thomas Piggott Charles Lynch C. W. Smith L. B. Clark Boneff Granite City National Bank Mary Ann Dalton Fred A. Dalton Carrie May Johnson F. O. Johnson

Probate Proceedings Before Judge Hillakotter

Probate records list widow and claimant awards and allowed claims for multiple deceased individuals. Hearings are scheduled in February for inventories, final reports, wills, and administrator discharges with private sales and conservatorships noted.

John B. Hillakotter T. Hirschi Marian Fries Seaton Miler W. M. Lee George White Benj. Glassmeyer Julia Tilton Thomas Baird F. H. Dauderman Mike Borola John Ackermann Adam Dietz J. W. Mathis Eleanor Johnson Amelia Miller Wm. Rath Henry Diehle Henry Knufinke Serene Smith John Henry, Sr Zeph Mayer

Property Transfers Mix Alhambra Highland and Collinsville Areas

A chain of real estate transfers lists multiple deeds and quitclaims across Alhambra Highland Collinsville and Worden areas. Transactions include Pearce Warnock additions Alhambra and Central and Collinsville parcels with values from 30 to 1200 dollars and various designations like wd qed and option. Names include Mary Kovarik E R Stoecklin Jule Abendroth Rudolph Grinman and several McGaughey Lehnert and Warnock entities among others.

Wi. Blattner R. Stoecklin Pearce & Warnock Alhambra Wim. Kovarik Mary Kovarik B.A. Suppiger Atul Jule Abendroth Zolz Suppiger & Ardeuser Mary Graf E.R. Stoecklin Pearce Warnock Aug Berg Pierce & Warnock Alhamebra N. O. Nelson Mfg. Co Lehnert Leelsire Alonzo( McGuire Gertrude Bohnenstieh Central Collins- Ville AJ. GL R. Wadsworth Rudolph Grinman Pt Co Park Place Collinsville Bens Bureer Aml Mary Buchmann Dot Miller Spengzel & Paris Uwighland L. F. Meyer Jos. Kleisner McGaughey Emmi Opel Louis Bollrmann Henry Lang Kowpfli Enole W. Sims J. M. Sims Woside H.W. Collins August Hoonerkamp. Jr Worden Rudolph Prieckenstein Priekenstein Mary Zoetzer

Be cordial Colds and Bee Laxative Sump Folio Ad

Colds contracted at this season of the year are quickly relieved with Bees Laxative Cough Sump. Its laxative quality rids the system of the cold. Pleasant to take. Best for children for coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough. Kingston. See the big variety of souvenir post cards in The Call's stationery department. Dan Peterman will deliver you the Post-Dispatch daily and Sunday.

Kingston Dan Peterman Post-Dispatch

Troy Shoe Company stockholders meeting February 15 in Troy

Notice to stockholders says the Troy Shoe Company will hold a meeting on February 15 at 7 p m at the company office to discuss increasing capital stock to 15000 and to transact other business as presented. Doors open 7 p m close 9 p m by order of the Board of Directors.

Troy Shoe Company

Notice to Hunters on Premises Prohibited trespassers warned

Notice to hunters that hunting or trespassing on the premises is strictly forbidden and violators will be prosecuted. Named parties include Henry Gindler Fred Bohnenstiehl Wm Wittmann George Wittmann Val Mersinger Joseph Watt Benj Schultze Moritz Wendler George Flath Joseph Schramm Martin Arth Henry Horstmann Mrs L J Taylor

Henry Gindler Fred Bohnenstiehl Wm. Wittmann George Wittmann Val. Mersinger Joseph Watt Benj. Schultze Moritz Wendler George Flath Joseph Schramm Martin Arth Henry Horstmann

Also Mentioned on This Page

Strauss Brothers Davidson Store CO F. O. Leidel W Watsowacc Bank and Drug Store Troy Miners Vote Defense Fund Wim. J. Matthews C. R. Oatman O £. E.R Wadsworth Matthews Brave Fire Baddies Call's Jones Gosling Chester Miah Wiesemanm Qed John Terocca Katie Barbero Maryville G. H. Wolbert New Douglas Minnie Ebner Ywerman Koch Hamel Louise Brase Livingston Wm. Boda Katherine Heusser Milton Lang Anna Hauskins Fred Weiss Arline Beinecke Harry Samuels Grace Stovall Nes Allin J Fisher Litchfield Emily G. Voyles Walshville Troy Market Jarvis Township Stienhans John S. Jarvis F. C. Hendee Man Effingham Ill Effingham State Bank H. A. Davy D. Schott F. Seligman R. C. Morrise J. E. Meeker Main St John Flath Philip Perry Fred Steinmeye G. F. Edwards George Edward M. V. Merry Jacob Bress John Kirsch Adam Flath Charles Schultze Wim. Ackermann Martin Weber William Halbe John W. Vidamour & CO Mutua A Reliable Home Companygent Troy, Ilinds Helvetia In Fire Insurance Co. Ly M. W. Powell Svar Tamorina Company Chicago Svar Tailooring Company Svar Tailoring Company M. F. Allwarter
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