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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1898
Page
2
H A Canedy and Wm F Peter announce as candidates for city clerk of Troy, subject to convention decision, with election set for April 19 1898. Both seek voter support ahead of the party convention.
The new act extends township assessor terms to two years, with duties shifting to January 1 after each election. Assessors elected this spring will serve until January 1, 1900, making the current and next year's assessments under the new law. The act, effective July 1, changes the entire assessment system and stresses selecting competent personnel this spring.
Government crop report notes small wheat sowings across Illinois with northern district in good condition and well protected, central and eastern counties fair to poor, while central, southern and western regions run fair to good. Seeding was late, plantings small, but winter favorable overall.
A local urge to adopt electric light spreads beyond TRo as Highland and Lebanon consider bonds and plant purchases. Highland may buy its electric light plant, Lebanon’s plant cuts costs, and residents are urged to vote on April 19. The piece also notes naval defense funding, coal contracts, and school fund allocations tied to age demographics. It mentions St Louis bridge planning and a revival-era quip about community responsibility.
Notice to voters of Jarvis Township Madison County Minors that the annual town meeting will be held at the Town Clerk's Office on the first Tuesday of the month. Officers to be elected include Moderator Supervisor Town Clerk Assessor Collector Highway Commissioner School Trustee Pound Master and Justice of the Peace Robt Williamson has resigned. Discussion includes Poor Farm location and quarters. Meeting from seven in the morning to five in the afternoon. George Kiesel Town Clerk.
A 19th century notice offers a free can to the three entrants who submit the longest valid list of English words from the letters in "THE EARLY CALN" before April 1. Each word must use letters no more times than they appear in the source phrase.
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