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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1903
Page
7
Circuit and Probate Court entries show real transfers, guardianships, and inventories. Notable items include J. H. Herren v Wabash R R Co seeking to restrain track filling on land, multiple estate settlements with balances and appraisals, and several marriage licenses for Edwardsville and surrounding towns.
Martin Arth and wife transfer to Geo Loyet a ward and open land in section 13 3 7 for 5000 dollars. Amma Bircher transfers to John and Friederica Tremmel lot 3 block 62 Highland subject 3850. Mary J and Anna Rinderer to Christian Niggli dairy bequeath lots 5 and 6 block 60 Highland for 1350. John Baisiger to Jacob L Mueller parcel described in sections 35 and 36 46 for 5900. Andrew J Goodman et al to Imma Ginder part of lot 89 East Wheeler's addition Edwardsville subject 600. J L R Wadsworth and wife to line continues.
The State Department of Agriculture and Weather Bureau in Springfield, Illinois notes a cool week with light frost in northern and central districts, deficient rainfall, and widespread moisture shortages in southern areas. Corn and wheat losses are largely irretrievable, harvests are light, but overall outlook remains cautiously encouraging as many crops show growth and hay and berry yields look favorable while fruit crops vary.
A Prussian officer at Etrasburg testifies in Kolmar Saxony court over his divorce claim recounting a quarrel with his wife who insulted him by calling him coward. He says he lit a candle and asked her to withdraw the insult, then beat her when she refused. The trial was adjourned as facts emerged. Washington hatchet tale linked to cherry tree lore is mentioned but not core to the divorce case.
A curious labor dispute in Penn yinners saw stablemen refuse to fit bridles on mules. Referees urged driving without bridles, a proposal adopted. Later the mules voted in favor of the new arrangement, while readers are urged to subscribe to The Call for 81,00 per year.
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