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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1905
Page
3
A step by step note describes preparing twine and three spools to perform a mystery. Fold and hook loops, pass spools along twine, tie knots, and stage a three spools jerk reveal. Two assistants hold ends while the performer demonstrates the removal of spools without undoing held ends.
Press from Boston notes Eugene Arthur Hecker of St Louis, Harvard senior, has earned 1480 in prizes and scholarships over four years. Hecker, son of Mrs Atlanta Hecker, tutors peers, works summers, and plans MA and PhD while pursuing professorships. He is Phi Beta Kappa and active in clubs, and represents Harvard at a Yale dinner next month.
Roy Dickson aged 19 son of Mrs Martha Dickson was accidentally shot by his older brother Luther while they tested a shotgun two miles east of Alto Pass He is not expected to recover The incident involved the gun discharging as Roy stepped in front of the barrel Gov Deneen Buys a Horse Deneen purchased a roadster gelding named Chester Laddie for 500 from John Spellman Lincoln for Mrs Jessie McKinley Cairo Mayor Parsons orders gambling houses closed to end years of open operation The mayor's order will be watched with interest
Miss Flora Jeanette Dow longtime Sycamore public librarian who laid the first mortar at the Carnegie library cornerstone is dead. Benjamin H. Brainerd Sangamon county sheriff and real estate dealer files a voluntary bankruptcy scheduling $21440 liabilities and $100 assets. William Spalding Worden dies from a bullet wound after a ride with Miss Elsa Dubre. coroner returns open verdict. Mrs Ann Hood aged 88 dies at nephew H S Hood’s residence in Litchfield after 50 years there. born Philadelphia in 1817.
An 18 month old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Saunders of St Louis, died after falling into boiling water at his maternal grandparents home in Fairburg. The tragedy occurred in a domestic setting prompting an investigation into the incident.
Alexander C. Fifsper a farmer was found dead in bed at his home south of O Fallon. Coroner's jury ruled death from natural causes. Church Celebrates Forty Second Anniversary in Virginia. Rev George L Lenington delivered the address at First Presbyterian Church marking the milestone.
Walter Rattley a coal miner from Harrisburg died on the B and O railroad at Grove creek trestle two miles south of Louisville when an engine backed up the track.
At a special election in the village of Dorrisville one mile south of Harrisburg a proposition to organize and incorporate was carried by a 59 to 10 vote.
James Driller aged 45 was killed by an East St. Louis and Suburban Electric car near Priester's Park in St Clair County. William J Bryan spoke to about 10 000 people at Coles County Hhautauqua in Charleston on the subject The Prince of Peace.
Incius D Skinner, a Duquoin cashier and prominent local business man, died of tuberculosis at Kenville Texas. The death of the well known figure ends a lengthy career in the city’s commerce.
Miss Hannah Goodall Peabody, a pioneer schoolteacher in this state, died in Carrollton at age 84. She was born in New Hampshire.
While lighting a gasoline lamp Henry Steuver of Breeze was seriously burned and there is slight hope for his recovery at this writing.
Hugh Mehley, the county's oldest resident, died in Minonk at age 101. He had lived in Minonk for about six decades, marking a long life in the community.
William Williams, acting as peacemaker, was fatally stabbed by Allen Roberts in Wayneaville. Police are investigating the fatal assault and locating Roberts. The incident occurred amid tensions in the community last evening.
Charles Boxman, 14, son of prominent Murphysboro businessman Lewis Boxman, drowned in the Big Muddy River. The tragedy occurred as the boy reportedly waded near the riverbank, with authorities investigating the incident and local officials extending condolences to the family.
Biblical study note tracing Isaiah 53 prophecies from pre exile to NT fulfillments. It links verses to Jesus life, suffering, and intercession with cross references from Matthew John Acts and Luke, noting prophecy, fulfillment, and theological implications. The piece quotes Isa 63 53 and related passages with interpretive guidance and context.
A young cornet player in Nalgings faced harassment from hotel workers, who cut a window cord and sent him away with a cruel note about the Lost Chord. They threatened a substitute and a burial, prompting a firm end to the street mockery as the haunting tune ceased to be heard.
The advertisement argues Lion Coffee is roasted and packed at the factory, with strictly selected beans and clean processing. It contrasts with loose coffee, which is uncertain in sourcing and handling, and touts Lion Coffee as pure, fresh, and uniformly strong, appealing to housewives and grocers. It cites long market popularity and ends with a quip about starved hearts.
Mrs O H Davis of Carmel Maine recalls years of misery from irregular functions and sick headaches during four years of monthly pain. She reports doctors failed to help until using Dr Williams Pink Pills which she says restored health, strength, and spirits. The pills are advertised as remedies for anaemia chlorosis painful and irregular periods and weakness and are sold by druggists.
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