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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1902
Page
4
Fritz Harbig vs Rankin et al is a bill in ejectment seeking $200 damages. Elizabeth L Donaldson vs Geo W Allen et al seeks partition of 19 acres in the northwest quarter of section 19 in Woodriver township.
The court notes several cases disposed since the last issue. Included are divorces, continuances, foreclosures, partition with a sale decree, trustee reporting, and taxed solicitor fees. Criminal items show guilty pleas, sentences to 30 days, and various continuances or discharges. Several civil actions end with judgments or damages awarded or denied, including mandamus and assumpsit matters, with appeals noted.
Probate proceedings list multiple estates including Catherine Joyce and Martha Jackson with final settlements and guardians appointed. Several minors receive guardians with bonds. others are ordered to asylum or face hearings for insanity. Executors named for Emanuel Pfeiffer and related estates, with bonds approved and administrators discharged.
Widow appointed guardian for David Moore minors with $500 bond. Ann Sawyer deceased with will proved and letters issued to George Neudecker and others. balance of guardian reports shown. Catherine Leah widow appointed executrix with $700 bond. Henry Strohmeier appointed as administrator after executrix death. Executors for Williamson and Strohmeier estates confirmed. appraisers named. Adjustments and June term noted for several estates.
Corn planting progresses in the area while Republican delegates L. B. Harris and Robi. C. Morriss attended Granite City. C. A. Olmsted of Shipman promoted Milk Producers' Association membership and left for Highland. School elections west of Troy were quiet with Liberty District and Harperville District voting small counts. Dodson Harris and Robt. C. Morriss elected directors. April 25.
A Colombo Ceylon watchmaker Chas M Cramer praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and colds in children noting quick chest cold cures. He claims the medicine is especially effective for children and often needs only one bottle. Sold by S Kingston druggist. Also Sallie Harris of Salem NJ reports relief from rheumatic pain with Chamberlains Pain Balm after two uses and one bottle. Sold by S Kingston druggist.
The article notes smokers number in the millions and governments gain through tobacco. It cites 1,000,000,000 acres devoted to cultivation and a yearly production of 6,300,000,000 pounds, valued at £52,000,000, with references to equipment like a corn planter and a Woods binder.
The article describes new spring style garments with novel sleeves and intricate detailing. It highlights the Eaton gown with a vented vest, pelerine collar, cream liberty silk under sleeve, beige velvet trim, and Corticelli silk embroidery, plus fitted hip shields, hip-yokes, and decorative box-plaited skirts with lace inserts and ribbon garlands.
A compilation of rail fare offers for multiple cities including Richmond and San Francisco with round trip and stopover details, plus Westward Home Seekers rates, dates in 2021, and endorsements for Ballard's Horehound Syrup with local retailer pricing and testimonials.
A Midlothian Texas household praises Herbine for lagrippe bilious fever and malaria noting eight years of use. The ad mentions 50c at S Kingston's and promotes hats and caps from Mrs Kiesel. The Cave promises to bring the news.
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