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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
5
Special bulletin from Springfield Illinois on May 14 reports good rains easing a dry spell, moisture generally adequate though some areas remain dry, crop prospects remain mixed with strong growth in wheat oats and grasses, corn planting advancing, fruit outlook generally excellent though apples may be light and some pests present.
Official proceedings of the May 6 1901 Troy Illinois City Council session note roll call minutes adopted finance committee reports rejected bill payments and adjournment sine die. Subsection items include plat acceptance for Hassinger Place and Ordinance No 47 regulating electric lighting. additional notices on Chamberlains Cough Remedy Pan American Buffalo Line and local advertisements for medicines subscriptions and musical instruments.
Comings and goings in the community include Prof. Chamberlain of McKendree College lecturing in public schools and at the M E church on Around the World after visiting St Jacob and Highland. He showcased Orient customs and urged college opportunities. A moonlight picnic at Rieder's Park featured Dancing with Thomas' Orchestra. Numerous local residents and visitors are listed with recent travels and events. Memorial Day plans for Troy cemetery are announced with Hon. Thomas Williamson as speaker.
Newsy notes on shops trains and events populate this local page. Hawley repair shop and Kuntzman services offer milk shakes plants and eggs with cash at Zenk's Elevator. Notices cover church events graduations vacations and a St. John Catholic picnic at Val Liebler grove. Navy petty officer Hubert Wohswinkel writes home while Horsley Kiesel serve at Newport.
Edward C Schwalm, a 25-year-old Troy native and pharmacist, died of spinal meningitis after a brief illness. He arrived from Fort Collins Colorado on Monday morning accompanied by brother Henry Schwalm Jr. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2 from the family residence, with Rev. Wm Martin officiating. Interment was in Troy cemetery. He previously worked in St Louis and Chicago and earned state board clearance in Colorado. He was noted as a quiet, friendly, upright young man with a bright future. He leaves an aged father and mother, a sister, three brothers, and many friends. The community extends condolences.
George Rother, aged 4 years and 1 day, the son of Frank and Mary Rother of the South End, died Monday evening after a brief malaria illness. The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 o clock from the family residence to St. Jerome's Catholic church, with interment in Troy cemetery. Rev. A Weinecke conducted the services. friends extend sympathy. Small ad notes potatoes lost on Edwardsville road. owner to claim at this office. Hats for sale by Mrs L Kiesel.
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