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Newspaper

Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1901

Page

5

Donkville progress spurred by light and industry

Donkville, Troy suburb of rapid growth, advances toward electric lighting for miners and town, backed by Donk Bros Coal and Coke. Pipeline and water line planned to support mine operations, with nut coal supplied to Troy lighting plant. Influx of workers from Sorento fuels housing shortages as Troy’s West End boom expands and debate over governance and development continues alongside a baseball game between Troy and Lebanon.

Donkville Troy St. Louis, Troy & Eastern Railroad Improvent Donk Bros.’ Coal and Coke Company of St. Louis Sec Donk Bros.’ Company Edwardsville Mill Pond Clay Street West End Donk Sorento Doakville Lebanon

Weather Woes Hit Illinois Crops Across Central and South

Special bulletin from Springfield reports extreme heat and drought injuring corn, oats, potatoes, fruit, and gardens across central and southern Illinois. Northern districts show some recovery after recent rains, with improvement in meadows, pastures, and oats yields. Farmers push forage crops. for signals of overall crop prospects, more rain is needed statewide. The report notes best corn on bottom land, late corn faring better, and warns fruit crops remain mixed with peaches small and berries dying. The piece also mentions a Vandalia Line train running 167 miles in 155 minutes from Terre Haute to East St Louis, plus upcoming Union Sunday Schools excursion and local ads.

Springfield Ill Terre Haute Wm. Davis East St. Louis Troy Union Sunday Schools Effingham St.Louis St. Louis

Belleville wedding unites Troy couple with church ceremony

A well known Troy couple, Mr. Fred Liebler and Miss Cora Granger, wed in Belleville on Thursday after a carriage procession. Rev. C. D. Shumard performed the ceremony at 3:30 PM at the groom’s bride’s home, after which the couple returned to Troy to begin married life with Miss Granger’s mother. Local relatives and friends offer congratulations as the community notes the happy event and lists forthcoming socials and visits.

Belleville Troy Fred, Liebler Cora Granger John A. Riebold Katie George Liebler St. Jacob Mary Granger Catr R. C. Morriss

Local Paragraphs Gather News Bits in Brief

A bustling column compiles misc items from town life. Notices include new residences under construction, upcoming events like ice cream socials, church services, and festivals, plus minor incidents at local mines and shops. The piece also notes a newborn, a move to a new store, and travel plans by Lewin’s automobile party.

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