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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
7
A compendium of community notices notes upcoming picnics at Rieder's Park and Jarvis Grove, memorial services, new ads, and a preliminary survey for a proposed railroad through the area. It lists parish events, sales, and local renovations, including roof work and a bronze clock giveaway. The report also covers births, deaths, lodge Installs and the Rebecca Lodge addition, with details on officers and a banquet.
An adult cold sufferer may receive a free sample bottle of Boschee's German Syrup at Kingston's. One bottle per person, no freebies to children without parental order. The ad touts the remedy as endorsed by physicians and a cure for throat and lung issues, with a 74 cent bottle offered. It notes sales and endorsements across civilized countries and mentions a local incident involving a school supplies salesman. Also late notices promote a property in Troy and real estate agent contact.
Memorial Day will be observed in Troy with a 1 o'clock procession from the public school to the Presbyterian church. A chorus, songs, and prayers will mark the services, followed by grave decorations at the cemetery. Flowers may be brought to the church, and Mayor’s proclamation urges participation to improve the event.
Advertises cabinet photographs at $1.50 per dozen with smaller sizes priced 80c 50c 75c and $1 per dozen. Pine and buttons 250 each. Offers viewe and family groups for occasions. Work available at home or hotel. Call early. Alumnis at Baird House Troy. Also Hawley’s offers watch repairing and jewelry.
Special meeting of the Board of Education to hire teachers for the coming year and plan a school picnic. Roll call names President J J Harding and six members. Motions approve last minutes, accept Rieder park for the May 31 picnic, and set a 9 am parade route via Clay Street, Main, Market, Dewey to Marine Road to Rieder's Park. Teachers proposed by committees include Principal Hollis and Assistant Principal Avis with several room teachers. Janitor appointment proposed at $18 monthly. Article also contains Medicine ads and testimonials.
St. Louis visitors include J. H. Stieuhang and Mrs John Deimling while Edwardsville and Collinsville residents travel. Miss Mabel Solomon hosts relatives. Prof. C. E. Avis moves toward town. Rebecca Lodge attendees come from St Jacob. Plus an ad for Dr KinglN New Life Pills offering headache relief.
Five room house offered for sale with lot dimensions 182 by 107 feet. For further particulars apply to Henry C. Gerren. Local advertisement notes inquiry contact.
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