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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1903
Page
4
Circuit and Probate Court records report several dismissals and judgments including Susie F Gordon v Julian W Scott dismissal at plaintiff cost, Robinson & Co. v George Schon judgment by confession for 183.10, and others. Chancery filings include several divorces with custody rulings, foreclosures, and criminal pleas with sentences or acquittals.
James D. Harris and others sue Rachael Ellen Harris and others for partition of land in section 17 town 5 range 6 belonging to Jonathan M. Harris who died May 19 1887. Herman Weidt sues John Winkelmeier for trespass damages 3000 with injuries from an assault by Xavier Winkelmeier an employee at the Granite City saloon. Louis T. Hoekman sues J A Krite for accounting claiming he bought W D Parr’s interest in Krite Parr grocery hardware at Collinsville for 4150 and paid 500 to become partner. defendant denies access to firm assets and liabilities.
Judge John Hillskotter presides as various estates and minors file final reports, proofs of death, and ward petitions. Hearings set for January 22 to February 12. guardians appointed, adoptions granted, and insolvent estate declared. Named heirs, guardians, and minor wards appear with balances, receipts, and credits.
Ida Betzold minor guardian report shows receipts 204.35 credits 26.10 balance 178.25 ward receipts and guardian William Hardbeck et al appointed guardian bond 800 with Charles Kosten and Gustav Brockmeier sureties approved. Wilhelm Wilharm deceased executor final report no receipts since last. legacy receipt proper. executor discharged. Walker Handison deceased proof of notice waiver witnesses E C Springer L H Buckley will admitted to probate Elizabeth Handlen executrix named without bond. George J Miller deceased final report receipts 1050 credits 276.64 balance 773.36 widow's award balance 426.64 all claims paid estate settled executrix discharged. J A Prickett Son insolvent petition filed December 1 dismissed. venue change order set aside. assignees to file supplementary report. Angelo Carpenter minor Mary Carpenter appointed guardian bond 200 with Angelo Gwinty Morriss Glass sureties approved. guardian authorized to compromise Donk Bros Coal & Coke Co claim for 150.
A compilation of property transactions listing grantees grantors and deed types across Collinsville Maryville Troy Highland and Marine. Items include WDs and deeds for parcels in Oaklawn Woodlawn and Look's adds with values from 51 to 5670 dollars and multiple owners heirs and associations as of the period.
An advertisement proclaims Chamberlains Cough Remedy guaranteed with refunds after two thirds used. It claims to treat la grippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough and to prevent colds from turning to pneumonia. Sold by S Kingston.
A promotional note invites farmer readers to subscribe to four papers for one year at 1.25. The Homestead, The Poultry Farmer, and Special Farmers Institute Editions are paired with The Weekly Call for local and general news. Emphasizes superior reading matter and limited time availability. Samples available at the office.
Local notices list collectors and bond amounts for Alhambra Fort Russell Fosterburg Moro Marine New Douglas Olive Ompliyhent St. Jacob Venice Wood River New Century Comfort and more, naming collectors Adolph Hitz Adolph Hitz and Jacob Gehrig etc with bonds ranging from 8 300 to 130 500, plus a Buckien Arnica Salve advertisement and a real estate sale offer for 120 acres in Pin Ook township with terms and agent contact.
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