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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1898
Page
7
A chaotic inventory of shop goods and offers appears with talk of cheap celery shoes and hats. Local officials, estates, and names like Klein and Hampton surface. crimes, deaths, and community events thread through, including an administrator appointment, an ice storage note, an ex postmaster settlement, and a funeral for Mrs. Sarah Hall near Formosa.
We acknowledge sincere gratitude to friends for sympathy during affliction and aid in our grievous bereavement. Acknowledgments from the Dawson family.
A small blaze on Wednesday night endangered the Short building at Main and Market streets. Prompt alarm and rapid use of fire apparatus prevented disaster as flames were restrained before spreading to nearby wooden structures. Cause cited as excessive fire and burning flue.
Joseph Kiesel, one of the city’s oldest businessmen, received a serenade on Thursday evening for his 78th birthday as friends called and offered courteous greetings. Caterer Win Schultze marked his 50th birthday on the 22nd with a surprise led by the Cornet Band, including refreshments and music. Guests departed after an enjoyable evening wishing Kiesel and his wife long life and prosperity.
An odd paragraph extols a local paper as a town pillar providing church notices marriages deaths illnesses and births, plus public affairs and immigration welcomes, while noting some critics say it is neglected by benefactors. Also includes scattered classified items and a short missing text notice.
A long list of social rounds and visits across St Louis, Collinsville, Highland, and nearby towns. People named include Harper Allen, Mise Baith Caylor, Mrs. Gov Beck er, John Appel, Daisy Risser, Ed Botz, Guy Knechler, Fred Bernhardt, Ged Morriss, B Webbles, Jos Harding, D G Jones, J M Kimball, Grace Kingston, Mina Mahelle Rawson, J A Canedy, and others. plus a satirical note on a grocery nibbler and a dinner party by Mr and Mrs Albert Rieder. Tax notices follow unrelated.
Regular correspondent notes Mrs Len Adler spent Sunday in East St Louis with friends. The Ball Masque last Saturday night was a grand success. Mrs August Kirchers visited Highland friends and Bear, delegate to the Supreme Court of Honor, reported a good meeting and splendid time. Mrs Robt Blume visited Edwardsville Tuesday to see her sick nephew, son of Mr and Mrs Ivan Zurkublen.
Collinsville news item notes gunings in the area and a cold wave. A. J. Platt leaves for Texas on business. J. S. P. Gordon visits the city a few days. Mrs. Burkhardt’s death by strangulation noted with funeral last Friday. Miss Lottie Morris improving under Dr. Oatman’s care. Madison County Teachers’ Association meets today with an arranged program. Ward of Kansas buys the canning factory and plans to employ 300 women and girls. A party for Miss Tena Fariole held. Young Ladies Society of the M. E. church to meet Thursday at Miss Mabel Hanvey’s with several visitors.
Regular correspondent reports on Emery Edwards losing a horse, visits with neighbors in Spring Valley and nearby Formosa, and social events. Mentions sales of fine horses in East St Louis, church services by Rev. Jarvis, visits by Bohnenstiehl and Wood families, a quilting bee, a barn roof damage from wind, and a windstorms impact on fences. Includes an advertisement for direct-to-user furniture manufacturing.
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A January 1, 1898 record lists remaining uncalled jetters at Troy post office. Names include Arthur J R, Brown B H Glenn, Mrs Cynthia Hepper, Geo Greenwood, Theo Gaesser, Green Eliza, Prof H Johnson, Chas Bo Kromp, Lascant L, Metzger Misa Minnie, Maanz John, Mayer Lewla, Mrs Eliza Peterson, Stock Philip Roederer, W K Recklim, Louisa Ryan, Mrs Dennis Smith, Mre Barbara Schramek, Schilling Fred Schraum, Jos Williams, Henry M W Powell P M.
A brief promotional note invites non subscribers to obtain a copy of THE CALL, describing access to daily happenings and affordable terms for broad readership. It emphasizes inclusivity and timely information for all who wish to stay informed.
Vandalia Line schedule lists No 9 Vandalia Accom daily with morning and evening runs including Effingham and Indianapolis connections. No 8 Indianapolis Mail daily with Vandalia Accom. times. additional Ex San services and sun only options shown. Full time card, stations, through options, and rates available from agent L Elliott in Tuor Missouri.
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