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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1907
Page
5
The forecast warns of more named weather including a cover for beds and probable showers tonight and tomorrow. Expect unsettled skies and the possibility of needing to borrow an umbrella from someone nearby.
Troy Business Men's Association held a special session at Droll's hall to back promoters of the Staunton to Collinsville electric line. Stock pledges, right of way, and local subscription plans were outlined with committees named to advance the project ahead of the Staunton meeting on August 13.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat highlights Rev W W Edwards of Sparta who won a medal in a Baldwin preacher contest on Friday. He spoke in German on Woman's Suffrage and is an alumnus of McKendree College. The article covers YWCA meetings, church notices, baptisms, a temperance address, and upcoming events in the Sparta region.
The week ended July 22 saw mean temperatures about 3 degrees above normal with highs near 90 and lows near 70. Extremes reached 96 and 55, rainfall was excessive in most areas with showers early in the week and thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and destructive winds. Sunshine averaged 62 percent statewide, creating generally unfavorable conditions for the season. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is advertised for burns and wounds, sold by S. Kingston and Wedding Invitations at The Carr.
A busy social week fills the town with church activities, birthdays, and numerous visits. The Presbyterian lawn social at Charles E McKittrick’s home raised funds for the society, with ice cream candy lemonade a Jack Horner pie fortune teller spelling bee and music. Many residents from nearby towns visit relatives and attend gatherings including Hulda Ashauer 13th birthday surprise and numerous trips to St Louis Edwardsville Greenville Collinsville and Troy among others.
Highland mourns as Eugene Hennessy, a famed local barber, dies after slashing his throat with a razor. He had endured years of ill health and severe nervous strain, with physicians urging close watch. His act occurred during his wife’s brief absence, ending two hours after the wound.
Hennessy 34 a Canton, Missouri native who moved to St Louis and then Highland in 1900 died after cutting his throat in his shop. He was conscious until the end and asked a priest to administer last rites. Coroner's jury returned verdict of deliberate death by own action. Survived by wife Eva Etta Forister and three children. Funeral held in Highland Catholic cemetery.
The tenth Highland Madison County Fair will be at Lindendale Park September 5 6 7 and 8 with premium lists off the press. Prizes total 575 for horses and cattle plus displays of farm products school work textiles and a floral show. Businessmen promise stronger exhibits while gambling is barred and free attractions abound. Entries to J N Stokes secretary Wighland Ith.
Eighteen local business men signed a mutual agreement to close all shops at 8 o'clock each evening in August, except Saturdays and payday evenings. The list includes J. Allen, W. J. Vetter, Edw. H. Klein, Davidson Store Co., M. F. Auwarter, J. C. Gebauer & Son, J. C. Hollis, J. H. Stienkins & Son, F. M. Wylie, A. R. Snodgrass, George Liebler, Rees Liewellyn, H. T. Sims, F C. Leidel, Garnet Bros. Mercantile Co., A. Heddergott, Thomas Ronchetto, and Henry J. Leuth.
A Collinsville Athletic Club program at Temperance Hall drew a packed crowd for three six round fights. Riennes versus Kneele ended in a draw while Gray defeated Alfrones in the second round by knockout. Tippett versus Kinney went four rounds before Chief Blake halted the event, leaving Tippett and Kinney drawn.
The May term of the Madison county circuit court was adjourned until October. A copy of the Madison County Interurban Belt Railway by laws was filed for record. Bates sentenced to 25 days for enticing Lelia Rodgers. Third judicial circuit fall terms apportioned with judges assigning counties. Several circuit court cases disposed, including Tri-City State Bank vs. George Wagner for $325.25 and damages in Williams vs. City of Granite City of $2,250.
Chancery actions include removal of cloud on funds for complainants in the Jones v Childress matter. Miram Altman v Prosser reports partition with a master sale at 5796 dollars. Clara Jolly v Joly partitions value sale to Jolly at 2000 dollars. Carey Mfg. Co. v Weygandt awards a lien. judgment 180 dollars and costs. appeal allowed. Boals Planing Mill Co. v Kinney grants 610.10 dollars and orders sale within 30 days if unpaid. Mary Kieppier v Linke mann partitions. rent receipts set at 500 dollars. taxes paid from that. half balance to owner. other half credited to complainants. 5 percent of indebtedness payable from July 26 onward.
Probate records list inventories and claims for multiple minors and deceased estates. Names include Roscoe Parr and others. hearings continued for last wills on August 12. Administrators’ bonds and final ward accounts are noted with balances due and discharges.
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