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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1903
Page
5
Degial Crop Bulletin reports deficits in rainfall and frost dates with warm spells and a late-cseason frost. Corn matures ahead of expectations in the southern and central districts, oats and wheat show variable conditions, pastures generally good or fair, and overall yields near average with quality mixed. Hog cholera sporadically noted as stock heads toward winter.
Local paragraphs cover Arken Case settled Martha Property and current top logs. Condensed telegrams include tilingia state news and World’s Fate fatal election fracas. Denmark Norway Sweden news, Bible neglect in art, architecture, Sunday School. Washington letter edition.
Open season for game and birds runs September 1 to May 1 for some species while others are protected until 1907. It lists hunting periods for species including snipe plover mourning doves and rabbits with commercial killing allowed for certain birds. restrictions on possession and sale of wild game. and rules on waterfowl hunting with daylight limits and boat or blind restrictions.
Frank Arken vs City of Troy for damages was dismissed for want of evidence after a two and a half day trial. Judge Moore granted the motion to dismiss the jury and let the case rest with the judge. Arken sought damages for alleged injuries from a defective sidewalk. The case has lingered through terms and continuances. Arken is reported in poor health at the county poor farm. Also noted is a child burned by a hot stove, treated successfully with Chamberlain's Pain Balm after a late Saturday bath.
The winter series opener for the public school library will be a literary and musical program at Rieder's Opera House next Friday evening November 13. Miss Nonie Barneback soprano Miss Caroline Wolf alto and Mr Russell Nix tenor of Edwardsville Prof James McCollum cornetist of St Jacob and Prof C M Wilton elocutionist of O Fallon headline with local talent. Seats at Kuntzmannos 23 and 35 cents.
The old Martin property on Market street in Troy changes ownership from Wm. Schultze to Dr. F. W. Braner. The w34 of lots 3 and 4 in block 34 and lot 2 in block 33 are included. Braner plans moving the residence and building a two story business house fronting Market street with an occupancy agreement in place.
A large audience greeted Dr Elijah Powell Brown at the M E church last Saturday. His talk Tadpoles and Frogs blended wit, wisdom, and sentiment, and he remained in Troy through Sunday delivering extemporaneous sermons. Several church services and meetings are planned for the community with notices of devotional gatherings, school football in East St. Louis, and upcoming billings at Rieder's Opera House.
Local paragraphs recount fresh oysters at Kuntzmann s and shoe sales at Klein s. Quail season opens next Tuesday and runs to December 20. Dr Saliee eyes examined free at Baird House on Tuesday November 17. Augustus Ritcher exhibits at Tue Catt office. Vernon Coons named city marshal of Troy. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ed Carter. another for Mr and Mrs Louis Bollmann. Vandalia Line officials touring. prize corn from Pin Oak. James A Black resigns electric plant post. Elmer Sapp succeeds. Hallowe en pranks noted as tamer. Merry Workers Fair December 10 11 at Presbyterian basement. Klein s fall price list issued. Family Doctor touts apples as brain food.
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