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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1899
Page
7
New potatoes and cider crops show promise as farmers report good rainfall and lively markets. Troy vendors promote shoes, ice cream, and photo specials while a Lutheran church picnic at Rieder's Park draws a large crowd enjoying a parade, band, speeches, and a full communal dinner.
A small blaze in the summer kitchen of A Moiamann triggered a rapid bucket brigade and water attack. Firefighters contained the fire with no serious damage, probable origin a defective flue. Drowning at Lebanon news sparked sadness with funerals held midweek for Ruth Jep son and Florence Spies. Also noted were health woes from stomach and liver issues and a testimonial for Electric Bitters from J W Gardner of Daville Ind. Dedication at Rieder's Park featured a picnic, fish fry, and music by Long Bros Band. A drama titled Tony the Convict was staged at Rie der’s Opera House. Local notices close with a shoe sale offer by Jos Kigsen.
For sale one of the finest improved properties in the city of Troy with all conveniences priced at 5000 dollars. Inquiries to JAmMus N Jarvis Real Estate Agent P O Box 71. Everything in jewelry at awteys
The McCray Dewey Academy marked a week of festivity with a baccalaureate sermon by Prof. W. W. Edwards, an alumni reunion and banquet, an elocutionary medal contest at Rieder's Opera House, and the graduation exercises for the class of 99. Highlights include the alumni gathering, music, declamations, and prize awards as the community praises the academy's progress and aims for higher scholastic attainment.
Local society notes list numerous people visiting St Louis Edwardsville Alton and other towns last week and this weekend. Names include Kleist Browtt Hoppers Jarvis Hawley Norbury Oseland Prentice Bernett Powell Hobson Clepper Miller Judy Barnaback Hartung Creasey Willoughby Webster Dun a ton and others. Several attendances include Forest Park Road Race and academy exercises with students and relatives visiting from Carlinville Collinsville and St Louis.
Paul Edwards wins silver medal in Thursday contest and works at this office while John Daimling Sr. is bedridden with a severe rheumatism. A. Klein’s offers a fine large bronze clock guaranteed first class and invites job work at the office.
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