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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
4
J M Hawley, previously in Troy jewelry, seeks to erect a new brick business building in Greenville. He faced a severe fire loss in Greenville about a year ago, as reported by the Greenville Advocate.
Brief notes report land leases around Highland tied to oil testing with ninety day options. A new birth in St Louis for Roger Jarvis and wife at 1115 Obear Avenue, Jarvis a Troy native and son of the late E Y Jarvis. Community notices include deaths in Highland and Edwardsville, a Madison County Horsethick Detective Society meeting in Edwardsville, and a postmaster appointment recommendation for Aurelia Hock at Pierron. Mrs Helena Hartlieb of Highland died after a paralytic stroke at 68. John P Bonm longtime Edwardsville resident and Civil War veteran died at 80, survived by wife, three daughters and two sons. Funeral notices in Collinsville for Mrs Wm Balding aged 67.
The report notes a resolved strike by marble setters on the Madison county courthouse, with brick masons due back and marble setters returning. progress also highlights steel workers’ ongoing work. County official Charles A Sheppard seeks endorsement for state highway engineer, with Gov Dunne expected to announce soon. Rural carrier Fred S Edwards returned from Decatur. his wife covers the route during his vacation. Collinsville paving on Vandalia Street advances with curbing and grading, traffic limited to an electric line, and a temporary hillier detour in use.
The Troy Advertisers edged the St Jacob Cubs 5 to 4 as imports Murphy Sweet Millett bolstered the lineup. Scott fanned 14 in a strong pitching showing against Widicus eight strikeouts for the visitors. The game featured heavy extra base hits and Milett’s heim lauf rally. Another fast Alton squad visit is billed for Sunday at home.
Miss Maude Porter traveled to Edwardsville Tuesday for business while Ed Grimm visited from St. Louis. Highlander Inez Moser stayed with the Gaffners, and Ruth Schrick from St. Louis spent time with Helen Mueller. Margaret Porter of Troy visits her uncle James Porter. Mrs. Buchmann from Marissa visits Hoffmann family. A platform dance was held at Henry Meyer’s country home, drawing many locals. The Tarners hall ice cream social and dance by St Jacob Cubs drew a good crowd with lawn refreshments and dancing in the hall. Claude Pyle and Homer Roussong plan a 16 day auto trip to New York City via Old National road then Lincoln Trail. Mrs. John Wasem died Friday night six miles south of St. Jacob after blood poisoning. funeral Sunday, Keystone cemetery interment. Cubs lost 4 5 to Troy Advertisers on Troy’s diamond. Highland Athletics visit Sunday for fourth game. St Jacob seeks four straight wins. Fred Spies Sr entertained many young folks last Saturday for Clarence’s 21st birthday. guests from out of town attended. games and social diversions followed by refreshments.
Dr F Glauner buys a Reo car. Springfield meeting of railroad men. Louis Blume of St Louis visits the Talburs. Mrs Koehnemann and children visit Marine friends. Bonnie Micksch from Altamont visits the Ket tlers. Gaffmer of St Jacob guests of Neudecker family. Pfeiffer family and Mrs Judd visit Richardson. A F Seltzman and family from Troy visit Richardson and Hoyer. Dr Kaeser of Highland consults on Alfred Schmidt. John C Horn buys Ernest Seiwert farm and leases to Stanley Smith. Seiwert to retire and move to Edwardsville. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised. Annual school treasurer Jarvis note on page. Get newspapers from Daniel Peterman. Real estate notices for town and farm property.
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