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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1904
Page
2
Collector. We announce George St Eckert as Republican candidate for Collector of Jarvis Township, subject to voters on April 5, 1904. Also notes assorted quips, Marine’s Telegram startup, and birth of son to Mr and Mrs Will C Wright of Greenville with light editorial commentary.
Washington correspondent reports on Bristow’s post office fraud investigation, naming Beavers Heath Machen and many lawmakers. Republicans defend officials amid outrage as House and Senate face accusations of impropriety. Smoot and Mormon church matters loom with Utah testimony plans and possible five volume printing.
P A Danforth of LaGrange suffered six months from a frightful running sore on his leg. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. It also helps ulcers wounds and piles. Cure guaranteed. Price 25 cents. Sold by S Kingston druggist. Gather the roses of health for your cheeks. While the parks are shining with dew. Get out in the morning early and bright. By taking Rocky Mountain Team at night by S Kingston.
Robert K. Dewey County Surveyor of Bond county and longtime Greenville figure is recognized as the oldest Odd Fellow in the city and likely the state. He began as a member of Neilson Lodge No 25 Troy in 1852 and held numerous top roles in Illinois Freemasonry, including Grand Patriarch of the Grand Encampment of Illinois in 1872 and Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge in 1878, with ongoing service in Clark Lodge No 3.
The Madison county clerk receives returns from tax collectors Pin Oak G F J Barneback Moro Fosterburg Hameil Olive Godfrey James W Martin. Totals show amount charged, collected, delinquent, errors and collector commissions for each entry. Delinquencies range from minor to substantial with commissions around two hundred dollars.
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery for saving her son from pneumonia after a severe cough. The drug is advertised as a universal cure for coughs colds and lung diseases with trial bottles free. Ballard s Snow Liniment also praised for rheumatic pains in a testimonial from John C Degnan of Kinsman Illinois. Prices listed 25c 50c and 1 00 at S Kingston s. Send THE CALL to a distant friend.
The Weekly Bulletin reports a heavy snow fall and a warmer turn to spring. County Superintendent B F Sippy visited local schools. Prominent citizen Hon F S Pike of St Jacob died at 49. funeral conducted by Rev A Bliss. H Clay Sexton spoke at Presbyterian church for the Royal Purple Association. Wm J Vineyard died at 18 in Lawrence Texas. interment in Lawrence. Births announced: a daughter to Mr and Mrs M F Auwarter on the 14th and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thomas J Gafaey.
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