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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1895
Page
5
A jumble of local notices reports on new house construction in Troy and various residents traveling, visiting relatives, attending events, and minor local happenings. It notes a street sprinkler arrival, boat names, and community plans, with many brief mentions of people, places, and activities.
Brief readable fragment notes names Wassermans Edwardsville Madison Collinsville Henley Kincellas Bt Lani with unclear context and dates, no full sentences or actions available.
Rev. M. M. Cooper of Troy Illinois runs a national contest bureau with 25 state superintendents. He reports forty temperance addresses delivered in one evening across five contests in Indiana Massachusetts California Washington and Michigan. The bureau distributed 35000 silver and gold medals and 35000 circulars bearing Troy Illinois to promote eloquence and oratory among youth.
Real estate transfers recorded last week include Emily Gulguon by master to Mena Allen and Loula Roth with a 37200 dollar value. Peter and wife to Henry Frickenstein for lot 2 and part of out lot 11. Troy Albert Hendricks to Chas A Schlueter. HC Prieat and wife to Wm J Sutherland and Lee LaRue. Robt Ourdie et al to Timothy Driscoll for lots and blocks in Highland Park Addition. HC Tong er and others to Catherine Malnarany for lots 1 2 3 in block 6 and surrounding area.
Town government names and roles listed including Pe Supervisor H C Kersey Town Clerk George Kiesel Collector J W Garnet Assessor George Simpson and Commissioners of Highways I W Cook W Mills and RB EB Jacobs School Trustees William Lloyd W Prantice Ignatius Riggin Justices of the Peace F L Hampton Philip Eckert Constables H C Kersey A BR Buod grasa.
The Edwardsville docket lists newly issued marriage licenses including John Hofeli and Annie Simmons Knecker Jarvis, Nettie Fisher, Rosatta J. Dawson Caseyville, Aug Latach Madison Matilda Kraft Venice Chas A Rozier Dallas Anna Bardill Leaf Jaenn Branden Marine Matilda Adler St Jacob. The report compiles names and towns in a concise weekly notice.
A small St Jacob notes many locals visiting Marine for the balloon event and Montezano Park excursion. Horace Stevens spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Heisel seeks health aid at Sailor Springs. Val Frey appointed administrator for F. Graff estate. Troy visitors Edwards and Rump attended. Beyler, former area meat market owner, reportedly moved to Alhambra and suffered a self harm incident. condition precarious.
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