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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1896
Page
5
The document lists city officers including Mayor Burk Aldermen First Ward Wm Norbury J R Jones Second Ward Gus Voelk er and W J Gebager Third Ward Fred Gerson J H Stlenhans City Clerk Daniel G Jones Treasurer W W Jarvis Superintendent of Streets Chas Smith Marshal Robt Holliday Police Magistrate James N Jarvis. Local happenings note a welcome for LaPear. Dry and dusty.
Beautiful nights at the Troy racing events drew large crowds for a club meeting at the Driving Park with seven events including bicycle and trotting races. Local bands, picnics, and a grand barbecue were announced, along with a moonlit M E Church gathering and a forthcoming opening ball at Rieder's Opera House.
Township officials listed include Supervisor N. C. Kersey and Town Clerk C. E. Ritcher. Collestor Geo. Liebler and Assessor Wm. Schultze are named alongside Highway Commissioners I. W. Cook G. Walia and KR. E. Jacobs. School Trustees William Lloyd C. F. Xa Worda Ignatius Riggin. Justices of the Peace K. Hampton and Philip Eckert. Constables H. O. Kersey and A. R. B. Snodwrass.
In June 22 the Vanderia Line launches through Pullman Buffet Sleeping Car service between St Louis and Mackinaw with sleepers via Terre Haute St Joseph Grand Rapids and Potosky Bay View. This lone through car line links St Louis to Michigan resorts with transfer at St Joseph. continues later this season. Sleeping car leaves Mackinaw Sunday night September 27 1696. For details contact ticket agent or E A Ford.
Local notices list well known residents visiting St Louis and Lebanon, with several names from Collinsville and Highland visiting relatives and friends Sunday. The section notes trips to St Louis, a few engagements, and ongoing social ties, including weddings and family visits.
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