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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1910
Page
5
The assessor presents itemized returns with totals for the coming year's taxes. The report lists property values and levy figures, showing how assessments translate into the expected tax burden for residents and businesses.
Assessor Wm Schultze completed the 1910 real estate and personal property assessment for Jarvis township and filed returns with County Treasurer H M Saunders. The year’s total exceeds 2.38 million dollars, up 62,838 from 1909 driven mainly by personal property gains. Lands and lots rise, with the shift to one third valuation boosting the grand total to 1,964,940 for lands and 454,000 for lots, culminating in a grand assessed value near 2.418 million.
Jesse Grieve, once a prominent mining man in the city, was fatally injured when a slate fall struck him. He was moved to his home and lingered, refusing to accept the severity of his condition. The main injury was a head wound causing brain bleeding, which led to his death.
Last Saturday a Brookside mine official, Mr Grieve aged 26, died tragically. Former mine manager at Brookside, he recently bought a new Belleville home and planned to move in, leaving a young wife and relatives he left behind. Funeral is set for tomorrow in Belleville with attendees from this city.
Don Davidson 20 left Tuesday for Annapolis Maryland to take a physical and final exam preparatory to entering the United States Naval Academy. He was recommended by Sean Shelby M Callum after passing oral and written exams at Springfield this spring. His physicals are the only requirement and he must appear in Annapolis by June 10 for admission. Those who know him believe he will meet the requirements and gain a wide field of opportunity in the future.
Leonard C Patterson faces continued murder trial for the April 8 shooting of his wife in Pollinns ville. Formerly Miss Louiss Mann, she was daughter of Mrs. Henry Henke Sr. Patterson claims the shooting was accidental during a quarrel and self harm attempt. He remains jailed on $5,000 bond, which he has not posted.
Dr Darwin Schott plans to relocate soon from this city to Champaign to assume management of an established medical practice. Mrs Augusta Schott will join him with their family. the Schott home here will be rented. His wife Myrtle Gayman, formerly a Troy teacher, is from Champaign.
The ad claims health is essential to beauty and warns of illness causing pimples and a poor complexion. It touts Electric Bitters as a remedy to regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood strengthen nerves and enhance appearance. Sells at Kingston's.
Evane, 18, was run down on Wednesday evening near the public school by a motorcycle rider Henry Maiden. He initially stood, claimed no serious injury, then fainted and did not regain consciousness for about ten minutes. No bones were broken, and he was not thought to be at fault. The incident follows a forthcoming sale next week listing 2 items and a variety.
The St. Louis Star reports Miss Mae Christie wed John Herman of Raymond and Miss Attie Christie wed Chester Harding of East St. Louis in a private ceremony at the Christie home. Local residents include F. G. Leite, Fred Campbell, Charles V. Smith, Cecil Collins, and others visiting St. Louis or returning home. Lindenwood and Edwardsville graduates are noted, while Ed ward Buhrmester and others visit Troy. Also mentioned are political candidate Edmond Beall and printers Peter Seitz and Joseph Seitz visiting Troy. Marvelous Discoveries highlight air travel and new remedies, with Dr Kitwe’s discovery praised as a lifesaving cough remedy.
The Madison county federation meeting at St. Jerome's drew several hundred delegates for a day of services, officer re elections, and a public program featuring songs and talks on Catholic citizenship. Nearby Baptist events included a mid year rally of the Alton Y P U and an ordination service for Earnest A Main with remarks by Rev James Ostorn and Rev S B Ewing. The WCTU plans a Tuesday meeting at Mrs B F Cramer's home.
The Troy Trojans lost to St. Louis Frank Yawitz team by a 3 to 1 score after leading early. A rally in the eighth inning, aided by bunting and Troy errors, swung the game to the visitors. Beutel pitched well for Troy while Contrup fared better for the visitors.
Regular meeting led by Mayor Busse with roll call. May treasurer’s report showed cash on hand 65138 and numerous receipts from licenses and fines. expenses include streets, lighting, salaries, and contingents. report approved and filed. The Troy Blues beat the Edwardsville Madigans 9 to 2 at Athletic Park. upcoming game against the Colts at Highland. city marshal and street reports read and accepted. council authorized coal purchase and all-night light plant run. meeting adjourned. Highland farmer Benjamin Ambuebel committed suicide at his home.
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