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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
2
The CaliLa speaks to patrons about its first quarter under new management on Saturday June 10 1899. It urges payment of outstanding bills and partial settlements, notes growing subscriber and job work, and asks business leaders to cooperate to enlarge the paper. Bb. W. Jarvis signs.
Springfield schedules a fall carnival while Decatur reports a 29000 population in its city directory. Quincy fears smallpox and measles, Staunton debates a fall poultry show, and Abingdon’s militia to disband with reorganization at Knoxville.
The Troy academy closing exercises featured an address by Lauren Y Sherman of Macomb Ex Speaker of the Illinois House. The Schwartz Orchestra of Edwardsville provided music as graduates received flowers and tokens of esteem. John Gabl and Mrs Mary Gerdes were married by Squire Figge of Edwardsville after obtaining a license.
A crowded crowd witnessed Fitzsimmons and Jeffries in a fifth round brawl at Coney Island as operagoers enjoyed a recital and the crowd debated entertainment tastes. Separately a Troy electric light proposal could bring affordable illumination and deserves council review.
A telephone message reports Robert Fitzsimmons, once seen as invincible in boxing, losing the heavyweight world championship to Jeffries in the eleventh round. The issue is late due to rush in other work. The paper notes a surge of Indians loafing near cigar stores.
The Bunker Hill News notes strong progress toward a new railroad for Troy, promising to boost regular business. It also reports on local improvements including new attire for a gown and head dress, and mentions streets receiving notable attention lately.
A quiet ceremony occurred at Formosa on Wednesday evening between George C. Morriss, a prominent local farmer, and Miss Carrie Sprick daughter of Mrs. Mary Sprick the postmistress and St. Louis Dairy Co. agent. Only immediate relatives attended.
Sec 1 details annual appropriations for Street and Alley 200.00 Salaries 600.00 Police 150.00 Cemetery 58.00 Contingent 800.00 Lights 600.00 Sec 2 states ordinance takes effect after passage and publication. Passed June 8 1899. Mayor W Brawson City Clerk C Garus.
Prof Houton notes ten years of travels where Green's August Flower is the most used remedy for dyspepsia liver and stomach disorders and constipation. He says it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits and improves sour digestion. Sample bottle offered free at 3 Kingston's and sold by dealers in civilized countries.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as a universal healer promising cure for cuts bruises burns boils felons corns skin eruptions and piles at 25 cents per box sold by S. Kingston Druggist. Also notes postal mail deadlines June 8 1899 and a for sale notice for a five room house with details and an offer to contact Henry C. Garren plus old papers for sale and uncalled for list at Troy post office.
Vandalia Time Table lists daily and Sunday trains including Vandalia Accom and Indianapolis Acc, with No 9 and No 6 services, local freight schedules, and notes on flagged stops. Full time card and rates available on request.
A vintage advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest health booster. Each pill is described as a tiny health globe that transforms weakness into strength and lethargy into energy, offered at 25 cents per box. Sold by Kingstown Druggist.
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