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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
5
Official returns show a sweeping Republican victory, with Thomas M. Jett winning the congressional seat over Brenholt by 1600. County ticket largely GOP, Jarvis Township results list for president and congress, with local scenes recounting election night crowds, saloons closed, and orderly voting amid lively debate.
Visitors in and out noted as a lodge of the Fraternal Crystal Light formed at Drow Hall with twenty-one charter members. Deputy J J Kuykendall led efforts. head deputy Charles Aichhard from Staunton attended. The new lodge, Mauna Lodge, will meet twice monthly at Droltstat. The home offices are in Springfield. Prospects for growth are bright. membership expected to rise. The item also covers St Jerome's Catholic church fair and various social notices from local residents and visitors.
Regular meeting notes show approvals, committee referrals, and bids on macadam and street work. Mayor Rawson and Clerk Garrs preside as committee actions allocate funds, with reports from the Street and Electric Light committees and monthly and semi annual treasurer statements. The issue list includes cemetery receipts, licenses, and proposed purchases for road work and public utilities. A town agricultural exhibit and local sports notes are also included along with a public sale announcement and a blacksmith’s lasting civic recall.
Local notes report weather, market tips, and social events in Troy. Mentions fresh oysters at Kuntzmann’s, coal from Donk Bros’ mine, a Christmas market at Presbyterian church, and a Jolly Three ball at Rieder’s on Thanksgiving night. Also notes a Madonna vine root specimen, a mayoral pride quote, and eye exams at Hawley’s. Humphrey’s Specific 727 touted for swollen face.
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