03 Jun 1899
Page 7
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1899
Page
7
Sweltering weather dominates a page of local briefs. items note old papers for sale, watch repairs, shoe shopping, a bronze clock giveaway, orchard wind damage, and time table changes. community events include church picnics, dancing at Rieders Park, and a park fish fry. There are ads for farm machinery oil, footwear, and printing services, plus notices on meetings and burglaries in Formosa.
One of the finest improved properties in the city of Troy offered for sale at six thousand dollars. Call or address Jasris N. Jarvis, real estate agent, P O Box 71 for details.
The McCray-Dewey commencement program spans the week with a Sunday evening Baccalaureate at Presbyterian church by Prof. W. W. Edwards, a chorus, Alumni Reunion and Banquet at the Droll residence, Prize Elocution Thursday at Rieder's Opera House, and Friday Commencement with an address by Hon. Laurens Y. Sherman. Music by the Schwarz Orchestra of Edwardaville.
An 8 o clock offer gives adults with colds throat or lung troubles a free sample bottle of Boashee’s German Syrup. One bottle per person, no kids without parental order. Boashee’s bottle promoted as a long trusted throat and lung remedy, 76 cents to test. Also notes local resignation of J W Coffey, new appointment Thos White, and traveler El Harris recounting a Mexico to Old Mexico trip. Social news includes a minor opera house youth program and piano performances by Frank J. Barber.
Mrs Margin E Epwards expresses gratitude to Amity Camp No 1724 M W of A and to the Head Camp for promptly settling the claim of her son James F a member of that lodge. Also notes that everything in jewelry at Hawleys.
Troy City Public Schools closed a successful term with graduation at Rieder's Opera House. Students delivered orations, essays, and recitations under floral decor while Rev. McCullom praised education. A bright Wednesday picnic followed with Schultze Band leading a parade to the grove, where songs and speeches continued into the evening.
For one week cabinets cost $1.50 per dozen with smaller sizes at 50c 75c and 1.00 per dozen Pins and buttons 25c each. Views and family groups suited to occasions. Service at your home or at our hotel. Call early Asu Mouns Baird House Troy. Monday is the last day for cheap rates.
A Thursday ceremony at 2 PM united Fred Helmich of Pin Oak township and Mae McLanahan of this city, with Rev. Jas Osborne officiating. Relatives and friends witnessed the rites and best wishes poured in for a happy life together. The couple departed at 3:40 PM for St Louis and a Mississippi honeymoon before returning to settle locally.
A mix of advertisements and notices praising Green's August Flower as a remedy for dyspepsia liver and digestion includes a testimonial from Mrs Mary A Heard praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Also expressed gratitude to speakers organist singers Schullee Bros Cornet Band and others for Memorial Day efforts and to Kingston for sales of the remedies.
Advert says pills restore health and energy by boosting brain and body function. It claims indomitable will and success come from taking Dr King's New Life Pills, available for 25 cents at Kingston's.
Transfers of real estate filed for record show Audle Loulan Gerfen transferring to Henry C Gerfen a WD lots land 2 block 34 and lot 1 block 33 in Jervis addition Troy for 3700 dollars.
Permits to Wad and marriage licenses issued since last report. Names include August Grote, John Bast, Maes Pils Ailes T Bderick, Fred Marphers, Johanbe Elbe, St Louis area, and others. Five room house on lot 132 by 107 feet noted. Henry C. Garren and A Klein referenced for particulars. Local ads announce men’s shoes and St Louis cream for picnics. Continued local news on page four.
A list of residents and relatives making trips to St Louis Edwardsville and nearby towns. Names include J W Garnet Migs Martha Gerfen Albert Rieder W M Austin S Avis Mrs Wm Rawson Ida Henderson John C Gebauer Elias Burk Sr and noa Eda syere H A Rump Freed Liebler and nephew Dan Peter Bour and mother Robt Nolliday Opera Joe Rule Belleville Mrs Chas Rohm and son Willie Mrs W W Jarvis and daughter Genevieve Mrs Ang Kircheia Henry Ritcher Mrs Andrew Rawson and son Mrs Samuel Rawson and Misa Mills Mrs Jas Porter and child Mias Jennie Walker Mias Augusta Walmich Mrs Louis Morrisa Munssea Florence Sacha Abbie Hobson Cleo Douglas Stella Brown Morea T E Fila G L Martin family Mrs J O Evans and children Mesdames J A Vance and W W Barnabuck Alice Willoughby and others
Volcanic eruptions may fascinate but skin issues harm daily life. Bucklon’s Arnica Salve claims to cure eruptions fever sores boils corns warts cuts bruises chafes and chapped skin. Appears as a two ounce box with guarantee and sole distribution by S Kingaton in Formosa Black Jack Pin Oak and St Jacob offices.
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