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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
3
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The Pattern Counter showcases graduation gowns, bridal costumes, outing garments and hundreds of other suggestions. A “Puritan” Dinner Set is awarded with every 25c cash or produce purchase. One set is given away every other Wednesday through summer, next on Wednesday May 29 at 2:30 p.m.
A digest of notices and brief items from Troy and nearby towns. Includes sales and services from J R Ward, farm and town property listings via BL W Jarvis, upcoming Memorial Day addresses, and local obituaries. Also reports on a new Illinois Traction time card, cyclone anniversary, and births, marriages, and legal matters involving area residents.
The town of Pocahontas plans erection of a new M E church costing 3500. Construction began Tuesday. The German Evangelical Frauenverein will host a coffee event next Monday at Mrs Elizabeth Spohr's home. Pentecostal services planned at St Pauls Lutheran. Confessional service at 9 am by Rev Krauss, sermon at 9 30 by Rev Strasen. Monday 9 30 am preaching by Rev Degner of Concordia Seminary. Ladies Aid will offer lemonade in the school yard on Memorial Day.
In a special session President Sandles chaired roll call results elected Oliver as principal after ballots. Six teachers named were reappointed. several promoted. Wilkinson elected high school or Room No 2 teacher after multiple ballots. Miss Bryant chosen for Room 7 and Miss Eaton becomes high school teacher after three ballots. Librarian Ramshaw elected. janitor Schultze chosen. Salaries fixed for all posts and McCray-Dewey academy placement sent to the County Superintendent for approval. Meeting adjourned.
Prof Ernest Schreiner, a teacher at St Pauls Lutheran School, fell from a wagon at the depot last evening and fractured a leg. He was rushed by automobile to his home where medical attention was promptly given.
A bouncing son arrived last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs C A Greaves. Mr and Mrs Milton Allen celebrate the arrival of a bright-eyed girl on Monday. A delightful musical treat awaits as the Orpheus Glee Club Concert is set for Monday evening with reserved seating available Saturday.
A list of short sale notices and notices on premises policy. Items include a 3 burner oil stove with bake oven for John Watts, plant sales by August Ritcher, daily strawberries by Clyay Hart, furniture set from Dr F W Braner, a four room cottage with summer kitchen via Mrs J E Meeker, electric smelt dressing and belts, two building lots in J N Jarvis addition, and a notice forbidding hunting or trespassing on premises with prosecution stated.
Ad lists a long term lease offer for a ten room residence on Market street with barn and out buildings. Includes contact info for Dr F W Braner.
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