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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1903
Page
4
A cautious note cautions readers about avoiding flashy promises and cheap temptations, urging careful consideration before committing to purchases or actions. It stresses skepticism toward marketing rhetoric and urges prudent assessment of risks and benefits.
John Nachman and John Tosowaky died in the Henrietta mine due to a fall of slate. Mrs. Almeda C. Lindbeck, editor A. W. Lindbeck's wife, died at age 40. Rudolph Metzger crushed his hand in a brick machine at Edwardsville Press Brick Works. Edwardsville electric line now reaches Broad way and Third streets in East St. Louis. Louis Beckman, near Alhambra, died from injuries after a fractured skull found at his home.
Springfield Illinois September reports near ten days of dry weather advancing corn crop with good soil and active seeding. Light frosts avoided damage while last week frosts caused inconsequential injury. Wheat acreage may drop as corn reaches maturity and potato crop shows rot complaints. Apples drop with greatly reduced yield.
An advertisement promoting Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets described as pleasant to take with a gentle effect. Sold by S Kingston.
Mrs Arra Harriss nee Lloyd widow of Benjamin T Harriss died at her son E Dodson Harriss home southwest of the city on Wednesday at 7 pm aged 92 years 8 months and 16 days. Born January 14 1811 in Brooks County Virginia she moved through Kentucky to Missouri then Madison County settling in this township in 1830. She married July 14 1838 to Benjamin P Harriss and leaves three children E Dodson Harriss Louis B Harriss and Mrs Harriet Weber plus nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral yesterday at 2 pm at Dodson Harriss home conducted by Rev James Osborn with burial in Harriss Cemetery.
Rural free mail delivery began from Troy on Thursday with Andrew Herbst as carrier. The blue regulation wagon, sprightly gray horse, and new harness attracted a crowd at the post office. About 200 pieces of mail were placed in 80 boxes on the first trip across a 21 1/2 mile route serving 128 families and 576 people in Spring Valley and Blackjack. The carrier leaves at 9 am daily except Sundays and returns by 4 pm.
S LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont was robbed of health by chronic constipation. Dr Kings New Life Pills entered his home and arrested the trouble, leaving him entirely cured. They are guaranteed to cure. 25c at Kingston's drug store. There is no known want that want ads cannot fill.
The undersigned farmers prohibit hunting or trespassing on their property and will prosecute violators to the fullest extent of the law. Signatories include William Rucker, Philip Hoenig, Stephen Gathard, Fred Scien Christ, and Gerling.
Notice asks members and others to gather at the cemetery on Saturday October 10 for a premises cleanup. Trustees listed as G. W. Mitts S. S. Avis and J. S. Watt. Also notes a move to Chicago for veterinary studies by J. G. Schoeck on October 4. For sale a five room frame house with four lots and fruit trees at Market and Clay streets offered by T. H. Ben.
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