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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1914
Page
7
Court records show fully administered estates with waivers and discharges. Executives report receipts and disbursements for Peter Leduc Peter Fischer Theodore Metz and William Matuehvich with balances and orders for discharge and bond actions.
Real estate transfers listed include Davis trustees to John Kalolin Jr for pt lot 18 blk 6 South Ext Granite City at 750. multiple parcels in Highland original town and Alton areas with prices from 80 to 2,375. Transactions involve Mosimann, Hart, Tuffli, Osborn administrator, Bischoff master, Niedringhaus trustees, Lusk, Grider, Carlton, Carson, Ottino, Hillebrand, Laverdure, Meyer, Maffert, Lerich, Morriss Additions, and other owners across Granite City Alton Highland Madison Venice and Chanteau township. Amounts range from 80 to 4,000 with various lot and block designations.
A collage of property deeds notes transfers in Troy and Alton with figures from 400 to 1300 dollars, plus names such as Zolk and Beich, Bernius heirs, Elwell and Kagay. The list includes marriage licenses and assorted local names, ages, and places. A short travel observation from Mr. Trimmer in New York comments on fast living and a humorous christening anecdote.
A Western Kansas political reporter recounts a wedding in vivid if quirky terms, noting the bride Victoria Merrill and bridegroom Edward Post with humorous asides. The piece ends by acknowledging the editor’s reluctance to cover further ceremonies and includes an odd ad for Sloan’s Liniment and license renewal references.
Mollie L Boody recounts Phyllis Kent, a New England actress who despite early flight from home rises to fame in the West. A hidden package of valley lilies reveals her husband’s enduring love, prompting a reunion as he greets her in the garden.
A brief exchange shows a grocer and a customer debating meat pricing. The customer quips about a price barrier while the grocer acknowledges there is something holding back the meat sale.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears their firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleabon attests December 6 in Iraq? 4000. The product is taken internally and claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by all druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Dr F K Liebmann dentist with office next to the post office. Hours 8 to 12 and 1 to 5. Evenings and Sundays by appointment. Phone 54.
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