22 Jan 1898
Page 7
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1898
Page
7
A trove of notices from the town center reports a steam gauge blowout at Troy mine, a new electric crossing alarm at the depot, and various shop, church, and business updates. It notes miners paid, a Catholic school planned, a sign painter decorating storefronts, and a close call when Mrs. Samuels’ apron caught fire, with swift help from neighbor Mr. Norbury.
The St Jacob Harmonia Band led by Prof Schick of St Louis performed at the opera house last Saturday evening to a large crowd despite bad roads. Miss Estella Spies sang several pieces and was encoreed. Mrs Mickach played instrumental selections. The evening closed with a social hop. The band players praised the Trojans for their hospitality.
A Monday night class at the Academy organized by Prof W W Edwards drew about fifteen pupils. It offers arithmetic grammar and bookkeeping with free instruction for residents under 26 and a small fee for others. The article praises Edwards generosity and youth welfare.
Troy prepares for a Klondike expedition with Chas Auwarter awaking for departure and Miller joining with paying claims and a large bank account. Miller previously stirred St Louis by driving St. Bernard dogs through the streets. Auwarter trains two English mastiffs to pull a buggy or sled and carry provisions for the trip.
The piece recounts a combative council session where the mayor denounced aldermen over extra brick work and a lawsuit involving Kingston. He claims mismanagement, cites unpaid work, and accuses the board of political maneuvering as he pressed for accountability amid bids, trials, and contracts. It also notes Hot Springs Arkansas hotels open this winter and lists undelivered post letters as of January 1, 1898.
Anton Frangen died at his home yesterday at 9 25 a m aged 45 after four months of illness from erysipelas. He lived in Troy since 1884 and worked at the Troy mine for eight years before becoming night watchman. He leaves a wife and six children, with many friends grieving his loss. Funeral will be Sunday at 1 80 p m from the family residence to Baptisl church and Troy cemetery.
Dozens of brief mentions detail residents and relatives traveling to St. Louis and nearby towns including Collinsville Collinsville Lebanon and St Jacob. Individuals such as Hannah Morgan Sam Rawnow J H Harding Mrs Wm Bennet and Miss Daisy Risser are noted visiting relatives or conducting business with frequent trips to East St Louis and Alton over the past week.
A fragmentary report notes visiting individuals from Hagard and local enterprising businessmen meeting in the city yesterday. Names and details are partially obscured in the OCR text, but the event highlights local commerce and goodwill between communities.
Regular correspondent reports visits in St Louis by Oscar Appel and Henry Hahn, Mrs. John Bardill visiting from Grand Forks, and social events. Arnold Appel and father spent time with Oscar Appel. L A Spies hosted Highland ladies. Harmonie Band enjoyed Troy hospitality. Turner ladies sold chrysanthemums. Katie Peterson attends Jones Commercial College. Red Bud Dairy Association shows praised. butter grader 933 noted. Spies wins prize essay on ensilage. premium $105.
Miss Olivia Morriss is on the sick list. C H Kraft and G Phelps visited St Louis. J A Ruemler and J A P Gordon traveled to New York and St Louis respectively. Miss Jessie Jomes visits Miss Wilson in East St Louis. Revival meetings grip the Methodist church. Lebanon Glee Club to entertain January 28 at Temperance Hall for M C A funds. Liberty Society met with Miss Mollie Morriss. social hour followed. High school debate favored recognizing Cuba as a belligerent power. Rial boarded Alred after a dice dispute in Lohman’s saloon. allowed five stitches. $500 bond posted. Marriage of Thomas Johnson and Emma Daniels solemnized at Catholic parsonage January 17. bride in white silk with pearls. Mollie Kane bridesmaid. John P Smith groomsman.
This office offers books by J W Buel including The Savage World complete Natural History of the world's creatures Around the World with the Great Voyagers Heroes of the Dark Continent and Metropolitan Life Unveiled Sunlight and shadow of America's great cities All are handsomely bound illustrated and priced from 1 50 to 3 00 Call to inspect or they can be shipped on receipt of price.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Vandalia line timetable with trains labeled Vandalia Accom, Indianapolis Mail, Vandella decom. and listed stations such as Siinghem Exon. The text is garbled but indicates daily and Sunday schedules, through cars, rates, and stations to complete timetable information.
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