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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1898
Page
7
Township notes detail The Famous as the sole source of bargains with Vanishers and shop chatter. J H Stienhous comments on oppo page. The Call contest closes next Thursday with prizes and a chance at an eerie machine. Local politics, elections, and pleased patrons frame a busy civic scene in Troy.
A historical photo from the Troy City Mill parade in Madison marks a 150th celebration. The image captures a town event with local participants and a festive procession in a Florida setting.
A largely attended Epworth League drama at Rieder's opera house on Thursday evening presented After Ten Years, or The Marine Wife. Cast members earned praise for their efforts with music by Fred Riebold, George Hollin, and a piano solo by Maude Anderson.
The Lincolnian Literary Society of the McCray-Dewey Academy was entertained by Mise D. Genevieve Jarseca at her home on Friday evening the 18th. An adult crowd with invited guests enjoyed progressive words as the feature, music formed an important part, and a toothsome luncheon was served by the hostess. The crowd departed late with memories of a pleasant time and appreciation.
Esther Meter aged 4 years 9 months 2 days died Monday March 21 1898 near the city from dropsy after a two week illness. Funeral Wednesday at 10 from the family residence to German Luther church Rev Louis Dornsief officiating. Interment Lutheran cemetery Pleasant Party report mentions a peasants party and dancing club event with Prof. Wm. Smith providing music. Also a sale notice for fine thoroughbred bay horse inquire Ep Dar.
The miners met at Squire Eckert's office with large attendance and lively discussion. Officers were elected, but no mine location fixed. A lease from J S Gordon of Collinsville was praised. J W Garnet to contact Gordon for a definite railroad plan and timing. A follow up meeting will be held to advance sinking plans as a railroad and coal mine boom is hoped for Troy. The weather section notes heavy rain, subsequent snow, cold snap, swollen creeks, delayed trains, and rising Mississippi River. Also listed are books for sale by W Buel with titles and prices.
A mournaing night discovery at the Troy depot revealed an unknown man fatally crushed between platform and track. Coroner Bailey deemed accidental death after a Tuesday inquest. the young man, bewiged with tricks in town earlier, lay in Troy cemetery per county expenses.
A damaged fragment describes loud disruptive gallery attendees during a Thursday entertainment. Parents would be shocked by the tone, prompting call for stricter order. Also includes a brief property listing: five acres, seven rooms, good cellar, suitable for track farming, with contact J A Jarvis for real estate details.
Vandalia line schedules show daily and Sunday services with the Vandalia Accommodations running at 7 14 p m and 3 3 p m respectively. Regular services include Indianapolis Mall daily at 9 15 p m and Vandalia Accommodations at 22 08 p m. Effingham services run on Sundays at 6 35 p m with Gun-only 9 4 p m and a Vandalia Accom note.
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