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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1895
Page
5
Newsy notes report campaigns races and social events in Troy with mentions of Geo Kiesel in St Louis Aunt Emily Jarvis illness visits by Mrs Kiesel and other locals, a Veiled Prophet parade trip, a fire risk discussion, and plans for fall hats and clothing.
The Troy Illinois city council met at City Hall with Mayor Burk presiding and most members present. Bills were read and referred to finance. a fire engine purchase from Collinsville was discussed. a marshal and committee assignments were noted. A large two story frame house owned by Val Straits and occupied by N M Jarvis burned Friday night, origin in hallway due to a kerosene lamp explosion, family escaped with help of a ladder. furniture and 400 quarts of canned fruit in cellar destroyed. insured for 900 with loss about 1200. neighboring properties saved. thanks extended to helpers. Card of Thanks from N M Jarvis and family. Fresh oysters and Newman organ advertisements appear at end.
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