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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
5
Calculations based on astronomical factors describe November as potentially placid, with Venus disturbances around the 20th and extended into December. The Jupiter period may amplify storm activity, especially over the north Atlantic and lake regions, with notable fluctuations and a sequence of disturbances from the 1st to the 14th and beyond.
A long-range forecast warns of wintry conditions across central and northern areas, with a Vulcan storm period from November 16 to 20 and a central peak on the 20th. Expect powerful storms, rain, wind, thunder, and later northwesterly gales with freezing changes. Surges in barometer, blizzards possible, and dangerous seas noted around northern lakes and the north Atlantic. Preparations urged for people and animals as autumn storms give way to winter cold.
The Madison County Teachers Association holds its regular quarterly meeting at St Jacob with 200 to 300 teachers expected, including Troy representation. The day’s program features prayers, duets, addresses, and numerous performances by local educators and students, ending with a business session and talks on education and mission work.
Mrs W F Peter spent days in St Louis this week. Louis Boltmann visited St Jacob and St Louis society. J M Hawley and wife guests at Greenville. Uncle Billy Bosomworth and wife visited here. Miss Birchie Kremer with home folks at Kawardaville. Fred Klein of St Louis stayed with relatives. Fred Bross of Hamel township stayed with Louis Figge. Dr A F E Schierbaum and Henry Pallmann of Marine visited. Charles Tegtmeyer spent day with home folks from St Louis. Laura Dawson returned after visits to Holden, St Louis and Venice. Mrs Wm Barber and daughter Mrs Ben Wilholdt visited Emil Droll. Mayor Sam Rawson of Troy entertained by I Rawson family. John C Riggin and sister Annie spent Sunday with J N Stokes. Misses Crossman, Durer, Gerber visited Edwardsville. Misses Rawson or from St Louis stayed over Sunday. Mrs H A Canedy of Greenville guest of Troy relatives. First floor teachers shared a turkey dinner at Mrs Jane Montgomery’s. Relatives attended infant funeral of Mr and Mrs Charles E Jarvis. Hartshorne Critic notes Miller brothers in Denison and St Louis aiding burial. J D Miller plans to relocate here. From Coopersville Michigan word of a cough remedy claim by S Himelburger praising Dr King’s New Discovery. Card of Thanks from Chas E Jarvis family. Heinecke’s cigars promoted Rex.
Thomas Dixon and Herbert Smith fought at the First and Last Chance saloon in West End after a lingering quarrel. Dixon's throat was cut, eight stitches required, and he lies in critical but improving condition. Smith fled, a warrant delayed, and Sheriff Hotz pursues with a description. Dixon is married with three children and links to Glen Carbon.
John V. Loos a Hartshorne barber died Monday night at his East Pennsylvania avenue home of stomach trouble after weeks of illness. He ran a shop between A. J. Bateman and Austin and Craig, and lived with his family in a neat home on the east end. A Catholic church member the funeral was by Pastor F. J. Schaaf. He belonged to the A. O. U. W. lodge and had $2,000 in insurance. the order has paid members $10,000 total from Hartshorne lodge benefits. Electric Bitters hailed as top seller by Abraham Hare of Belleville Ohio for stomach liver and kidney issues, plus nerves. 50 cents at S. Kingston. Hawley’s offers men’s fall and winter underwear.
Old papers for sale at Gates' for lunch options and nearby shops advertise services including fine watch repairs at Hawley's and Edison lamps at Droll's Hardware. Municipal business notes mention the City Council in regular session on Monday.
An old style advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for headaches and nervous distress. It claims to purify blood and boost health, priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee described as not cured. Sold by S&S Kingston Druggist with Breck Oysters daily at Gates.
The Troy City Public Schools will open a new library after rules are adopted by the Board of Education. Current collection stands at 325 volumes, with shelving for 800 and plans to add more as funds allow. To raise funds three entertainments are planned including a musical on December 6. Total spent on books so far is $80.30.
The second son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Jarvis, aged 7 months 14 days, died last Sunday after a brief illness from bowel inflammation. Funeral was Tuesday at 2 PM from the family home to the Catholic church, Father Weinecke conducted the burial rite, and interment followed in Troy cemetery. Sympathies extended to the bereaved parents. Also notes on remedies and local advertisements including Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and Herbine, plus a weekly paper offer at $1.00 per year.
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