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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1902
Page
5
Circuit and Probate Court real estate transfers and cases listed. Chancery includes partition and foreclosure actions with decrees of sale. Law notes damages and assumpsit outcomes. Criminal docket shows robbery and murder continuances and a guilty plea leading to a penitentiary sentence.
Calvin Pagin deceased last will hearing set for July 13. James Rodgers deceased inventory approved and $1,455 awarded. Bruno G Fecht deceased final report shows estate settled and administrator discharged. Ede C Balster deceased administrator presents receipts for balance and is discharged. Jennie B Baker insane conservator posts $2000 bond with S B Baker ratified.
The report shows a balance of 69.33 dollars with ward of age receipts to guardian and discharge. James N. McClure is deceased with proof of death. letters issued to George C. Rebhan. bond of 200 dollars with Lizzie Rebhan approved. adjustment noted for the August term.
Several land transfers and deeds appear listed, including Jacob Bohnenstiehl and wife to Leon Schildknecht on section 32-3-7, Bohnenstiehl heirs to Christian Bohnenstiehl, and John G Watt with E B Watt et al master’s deed in section 20-8-7. Also recorded are sales to Katie Harvey, Wm Fletcher to Consolidated Coal Co, and other chain transfers with amounts noted such as 1000 and 3000.
Hawley's offers 14k gold rings for sale. Klein's sells ladies patent tip and plain toe Oxfords sizes 2 to 3 at 25 cents per pair. Also advertised are a good driving mare with harness buggy cart and one horse wagon, 28 William Woops. The Gold Medal Flour is mentioned as famous.
Local baseball fans witnessed a tense game as the Trojans held St Louis scoreless until the seventh inning when they erupted for four runs, led by Hess with a home run. Weber pitched for Troy, striking out twelve, while Hess fanned twelve for Troy. The score ended 9 to 4 in favor of Troy with details of lineups and misc. notes on upcoming games and a separate Indians versus Freeport matchup.
If you feel fatigued in summer heat, a tonic is advised to boost appetite, aid digestion, regulate bowels, and energize the liver. Herbine is touted as a tonic laxative and restorative by H. J. Freegard of Grand View Hotel, Cheyenne, Kan. He praises twelve years of use and a physician's recommendation. 50c at S. Kingston's with festival ice cream and weekly concerts noted. Gates restaurant offers milk shakes, ice drinks, and fruit ice daily.
Avery presents a spring waist illustrated with crepe de chine folds, lace strap trimming, and a deep lace yoke. Black chiffon bands create artistic contrast, with a large left side rosette. Sleeves are described as remark-
The article notes pongee as a favored fabric for novelty and oddity designs with Corticelli silk stitching. It suggests shirt waists in pongee with ecru embroidery or lace yokes, mentions Gibson and Duchess waists, and describes natural ecru pongee as the preferred color. Mercerized fabrics and silk linen blends are noted as increasingly popular.
Richmond Indiana July 30 to August 12 round trip for one fare with multiple travel dates. San Francisco offers $50 round trip August 1 to 7 with a 10 day outbound window and September 30 final return. Denver one fare plus $2 round trip June 21 to 23 with July 29 outbound and July 31 return. Extensions via ticket deposits till August 31 for side trips. Home Seekers Rates to West Northwest South and Southwest on first and third Tuesday monthly. G L Elliott Agent.
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a splendid remedy for neuralgic pains, rheumatism, lumbago, and sciatic pain. It claims deep penetration and blood absorption for widespread healing effects, citing a user testimonial from D F Moore of the Illinois Central Railway in Milan Tennessee and noting prices of 25 50 and 1.00 at S Kingston's.
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