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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1899
Page
7
Local notices advertise Hawley's watch repair and shoe stock, A Klein's sale of boots and rubbers, and a wall of small town commerce. The column mixes shop promos, a revival meeting update, Odd Fellows officers, a gun safety quip, and light humor about city life with several local anecdotes and a remark on jewelry at Hawley's.
The year ends quietly with less firework use and no accidents. Publisher Jas A Jones of the Mexia Leader reports recovering from a second bout of la grippe using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, noting a quicker return to work this time. For sale by 5. Kingatou.
An office advertises books by J W Buel including The Savage World and Around the World with the Great Voyagers with prices from $1.00 to $1.60. Metropolitan Life Unveiled and Heroes of the Dark Continent are listed as illustrated, bound volumes ideal as gifts or library additions. Also notes How to Prevent Pneumonia touting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy during la grippe epidemics and cold prevention with S Kingston selling.
Dissolution notice states the partnership of William Busse and Chris Busse Jr. doing business as Busse Bros lumber dealers at Troy Alabama is dissolved by mutual consent. Chris Busse Jr. will continue the business alone and assume all debts with date January 6, 1899.
Word reached of the death of Mrs. Miller wife of the late G W Miller at Denison Texas on Monday December 26 They formerly resided in this city and left many relatives and friends in this place and elsewhere
Wu Garnet, Mrs Robi Holliday, John Deimling and others made brief business or social trips to St Louis. Mrs H E Brown was confined by a grippe attack. Local residents and visitors from St Louis and nearby towns appear in a string of personal updates including travel to Rolla and Springfield.
A public guarantee states that every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is guaranteed to be represented any defective bottle refunded after two thirds used. The ad claims no better medicine for la grippe colds and whooping cough and lists price as 25 and 50 cents per bottle. Kineston, Druggist, endorses the product.
In a Holiday edition Robt. Dawson contributes a quirkily moral verse about Willie Weeks a debt troubled poor man who pursues wealth and romance amid weathered town names and playful word puns. The piece reflects a light local humor style seen in the Troy Cann and Pulaski Independent.
A merry crowd gathered at Mr and Mrs Jas M Taylors home for a watch party hosted by their daughters Miangs Kaith and Fannie with dancing by John Barnsback and Frank Barnett and refreshments served. The Helping Wand Dancing Club hosted a second annual New Year’s Eve ball at Rieder's opera house with DeWald's Orchestra and a late supper at F Kuntzmann's. A quiet wedding occurred at the Fischer residence with Miss Louise Mincher and Mr John Qua termeir officiated by Rev L W Dornseif and the couple will live near Pleasant Ridge.
A pleasant birthday party marked the 24th birthday of John KF Deimling at his parents home. Guests enjoyed a progressive feature game, a bountiful dining table, and social chatter before departing late, wishing the host future birthdays.
A child awakens to a snowy scene at breakfast near a cot. The verse describes a white world outside as the child gazes from the window, while a playful lyric tone mirrors a farm setting. Marriage licenses issued at the county capital since last include Obaries Kennedy Troy Daisy M Tilley Lafayette Vinyard East fae tiebler Tony A 8it Worden Siey M Gieger Alhambra.
Thirteen prisoners are confined in the county jail. The 1898 Highland death roll stands at fifty-five. County Board of Supervisors meets at the county seat Monday. Seventy-one suits filed for the March term, slightly below average. Edwardville losses in 1898 totaled $82,786.60 with $16,150 in insurance. Thea THnsting of Alton died recently after more than fifty years there. Miss Belle Burns of Alton, age 92, died by suicide. despondency cited. Annie Aebischer of St Jacob appointed administratrix for Rudolph, who died serving in the army. In the past year 781 marriage licenses issued in the county, about 200 above average. J. B. Turner, postmaster at Godefray, died December 26 at 71. His wife died soon after. Upper Alton replaces arc street lighting with can-dependence due to summer shade. Alton flour mills at full capacity. Boston Water and Light Co. at Alton begins full pumping at new works, promising better service. An Edwardsville fire on New Year’s Eve caused by a cigar stump and cedar floor burn. damage $150. Dan Calahan of Madison dies at work. coroner cites heart trouble, but shocks from a crane may be factors. Bailey v. Skinsor case to test coroner authority. verdict set for February in the Court. Venice Blade notes. American Steel Foundry of Granite City secures more land for expansions. deed filed for 15 acres at $21,000. Largest steel plant in the area, boosting Madison County industry. Edwardsville Republican reports.
For complete Time Card airing all trains and stations and full information on auto Fates through cars Itc addrdas L Elliott agent Tuor Iutinois Prunner Ane t GP A Sh Loule Mey.
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