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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
5
Forecasts predict a mix of equatorial storms and warm spells through September. Disturbances peak around mid month with possible frosts in northern regions and tidal waves along coasts. Moon phases, Vulcan and Mars perturbations are cited as drivers of storm activity and temperature drops.
John Kavney a well known young man of Troy died at his home Wednesday night after a brief illness of three days. He visited Collinsville last Sunday and suffered stomach trouble en route home. Born near Mt Zion M E church he was adopted at six weeks and took the Kavney name. He worked in mines and supported his foster mother. A devout Catholic and active in the United Mine Workers and Volunteer Fire Company he leaves a large circle of friends and a foster family. Funeral was at St Jerome's with the Troy Fire Company in attendance. burial in Troy cemetery.
Wednesday’s social notes recount a picnic at Rieder's Park hosted by the Young People’s Society of St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran church. A church and school parade led by Schultze Bros Band preceded outdoor amusements, refreshments, and a large afternoon turnout. The item also notes ice cream social successes, several visits to St Louis, engagements, and family gatherings among residents, with numerous names and local ties.
Local items report Labor Day Monday being observed with note of time changes and early autumn events. Mentions Hawley's watch repair, Kuntzmann's soda shop promos, school openings upcoming, and multiple residents relocating or starting new leases in Cook's Addition. Electric lights expand to stores and depot semaphore, with city short on wiring.
In Troy, the Oeters from East St. Louis were defeated 2 to 1 by the Troy Trojans before about 400 spectators at the West End grounds. McTreaty held the visitors to one run, despite being hit on the arm, while Russell and McTreaty led the East St Louis lineup. The win marks the first Troy loss for the Oeters this season after many tough matches. The teams prepared for a Cumberland Coal and Coke Company rematch tentatively set for Labor Day.
Labor Day events include a grand picnic on September 2 at Rieder's Park with a 10 am parade led by Long Bros.' Band from Collinsville. Activities feature games, sports, amusements, refreshments, and labor speakers. Long Bros.' Orchestra provides music for dancing. invite extended to all.
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