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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
4
A historical note extols turpentine as versatile. It claims relief for burns corns rheumatism sore throat convulsions and stomach cramps with two drops in sugar. It also suggests household uses for cleaning paint deterring moths protecting furniture and repelling bugs from cupboards and shelves.
National Democratic Convention coverage in Indianapolis notes Vandalia Line selling excursion tickets August 29 30 and 31 good to return by September 7 to all stations. Contact nearest ticket agent or E A Ford St Louis for full details. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised as a blood purifier with claims of curing illnesses and Hood's Pills offered for liver and bowels at 25 cents.
Edwardsville issued marriage licenses this past week including William Rich of Edwardsville and Maggie McDonnel of Bunker Hill. Also listed were Howard L. Hankison of Edwardsville and Lulu N Ryan with additional readable but incomplete entries.
A historical medical notice proclaims triumph of Atilast in curing catarrh of the lungs head and throat. The short item asserts a complete abolition of symptoms with the remedy highlighted in period tone. Strong entities include Atilast and the described ailments.
The Commercial Club of Velasco Texas touts fruit growing farming hunting and fishing opportunities claiming the area offers multiple crops yearly up to three and vegetables ripening earlier than California markets. Velasco is described as a free port of entry with large ships able to pass commerce untaxed.
An advertisement touts a remedy named Mystic Cure claimed to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 8 days. It guarantees immediate disappearance of the disease and removal of its cause. First dose said to benefit. price 75 cents. Sold by S Kingston, Trey, Tl.
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the Troy post office dated July 1 1896. Names include Dorstan T J Guttersoby Miss F Green Mrs E Green Clara Harr Mrs Dolly Hamilton Mrs R J Morrisg Mr A C Manz Jno Pineo J B Ravane Mr Willie Beitz Mr George. Postmaster AVIS.
Missey Mary and Emma Sherwood of St Jacob visited here Friday. Miss Maggie Borman of St Louis is visiting friends. Miss Cora Granger left Wednesday for Greenville. Chas Avis and family of Taylorville were guests of his brother Avis. Marie Weir of Edwardsville visited Dr J J Brown. Mrs Louis Nichauls and children of St Louis are guests of Chas Allen. Maude White of St Louis visited D Genevieve Jarvis. Mrs Mary Schopp and children returned to St Louis Tuesday. Mollie Morriss of Lebanon spent days with Bernice and Cora Edwards. Wm L Bennett went to St Louis to fetch his daughter home. Peter Hentz, W D McCoy, L D Van Dusen and Miliford Mills of Greeneville attended races. L D Turner, superintendent of Belleville Fair horse dept., attended races. Andrew Smiley and A J Fuchs and others from Highland Fair Association attended races. Roy Barnusback and Miss Lucile Keown of Edwardsville were guests of Misses Jarvis Sunday eve. Misses Lulu and Amelia Deimling of St Louis visited Erhardt Deimling's family this week. Miss Bertha and Ruth Jepson, Bessie Powers, Electa Wilson and Mamie Neary of Lebanon visited here Monday. Mrs J Smithers and children, who spent the summer here, returned to St Louis Saturday. Mrs F L Hampton left Monday for Moberly to visit her son and will return with a full line of nations and millinery. W A Wilson, Mrs Thos McAdoo and daughter Nettie went to Greenville Thursday for the Alton Baptist Association meeting.
In the present campaign newspapers will be the greatest educators teaching voters the proper view of political questions. The Republic of St. Louis is a capable instructor for Democrats, printing news, speeches, and editorials supporting the Democratic Presidential candidate. Subscription rates and a Vandalia Line excursion to Petoskey and Mackinaw Michigan are noted with details.
St Jacob community reports school opens next week. Mrs Hannah Pike visits relatives here. Mr Tully returns to Wisconsin. Miss Mayme Hadley returns to Collinsville on Tuesday. Jonah of Marino and wife visit Saturday. Residents attend Mc Perrin talk in Lebanon Saturday night. Sunday school picnic Saturday night well attended. about 50 dollars cleared. Lytle of Edwardsville spoke to the McKinley Club last Saturday. Saloon keepers faced trial Monday before Judge Early. verdict against Mrs Hurst noted.
Emery Edwards returns from Sparta and several residents visit relatives in St. Louis Edwardsville Litchfield and Neosho. Carrie Lauff and Miss Carrie Anderson travel to relatives. Andrew Wood dies at 79 and 10:30 a.m. funeral set at Cantine cemetery with community sympathy expressed.
Cycling notes report Aug Droll purchasing Fred Kinder's wheel and a tandem from St Louis for renting. G L Eliott bought a wheel at the station. Siedler and Leutwiller rode from Highland to witness races. Alton Cycling Club offers 600 dollars in prizes for September 16 races. A collision near the races caused a bloody nose and a bent frame sent to the factory. Edwardsville wheelmen plan races tied to the Driving Club on September 23 with L A W sanction hoped for a successful meet.
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