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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1898
Page
7
A compact late 19th century classifieds style item lists sales and notices. Items include paper and oak for sale, oysters and celery, clothing and footwear discounts, tax and council notes, illnesses, contests cancelled, and local happenings. Multiple names such as J N Jarvis H E Brown Mrs C Smith Mrs Robt Williamson and The Famous appear among various ads and notices.
Thos Minter an old respected Pin Oak township resident for over sixty years died at his home on Friday March tet. The funeral will be Thursday from his late residence to Lawn cemetery. Born January 17, 1831 in Montgomery County he moved from Kentucky to Illinois in 1819. A bachelor, he leaves a brother and two sisters with many relatives to mourn. Also included are local notices about sales, contests, a Seattle expedition by Charlie Auwarter, and various ads and announcements.
The undersigned ad ministratrix of the estate of F L Hampton deceased of Madison county Illinois gives notice to claimants to appear before the Madison county court at Edwardsville during the April term on the first Monday to adjust claims All debtors must pay promptly to the administratrix attorney is U B Bitcher dated February 15 1908
Notice of tax sale by Madison County court in Edwardsville for unpaid penalties on land in Newport Village Madison County Mines. Legal action to collect overdue taxes and penalties with affected parcel described as 18 ta Mosk in Newport Vil. Bay tiny.
A fragment from a 19th century issue reflects religious fear of end times with sermons about the angelic judgment and a call to repentance. It mentions Father Dawnon and the fiery chariot fate of a pastor, alongside local notices and sales items from Troy.
Partial timetable listing Vandalia line details with westbound train numbers and times including No 9 and No 8 services. Mentions Indianapolis Mall daily schedule and Vandalia accommodations, plus incomplete notes about fares and routing.
Miss Minnie Pratt is ill with phoid fever. John Minter of Edwardsville road is reported dangerously ill. Mrs H Dankenbrink and daughter Esther visited in St Louis this week. Aug Feldmeter and Chas Bangert families spent Sunday. Mollie Miller of Edwardsville visited Lulu Miller last week. Geo Mick and Louis Kuhn were married at the groom’s father Casper Mick’s home. G L Martin left for Louisville KY to reside. Mrs Chas Bangert returned from Marine to save her home from a stove fire damaging floor and carpet.
In Coellineville, Ella Brade visited in St. Louis on Sunday while Mrs. Friend plans a week in St. Louis. Jas N. Peers and J H Morriss traveled for visits and business in nearby cities. Irene Mondasheo infant died February 25. Irene Wilson ill but improving. Lessie Bassett died in Alton and was brought home for burial. J W Kropf buried February 25 with two large families mourning. Several residents noted in visits, illnesses, and minor incidents, including a horse accident near Simon's jewelry store and various Sunday gatherings.
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