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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
5
Cooler weather and a frost greet residents as wheat prices hold at 56 cents and deliveries shift. Shops advertise boots, hats, and millinery. wedding plans, bridal veils, and children's cloaks appear. time of the noon train updated to 11 54. a local bridge is praised. Republican ratification in Terre Haute draws attendees. farm activity and mine pay days bring life to town.
Mrs Hurst of St Jacob sued saloon keepers for Sunday openings but the case was dismissed due to an error in the charge. Also notes death of Leona Peterman and funeral in St Louis, Lizzie Wittman’s eighteenth birthday party, Edwardsville exchange plans, a wedding of Albert Wild and Mamie Dettmer, a Red Rose Cycling Club safety rules adoption, and a humorous city bicycle code proposal.
Hon J Wink Parria and A D Mitt delivered eloquent speeches to a packed crowd on Market Street and in the Opera House. J Nick Perrin spoke for nearly two hours on the money question, arguing against opponents’ points while the St Jacob Glee Club and local bands provided spirited musical interludes.
Mr and Mrs Geo Wittmann living about two miles south of the city celebrated their silver wedding last Thursday. Guests arrived early and were warmly welcomed. The afternoon featured generous hospitality with a grand supper and a long evening of merriment led by the Schultze Band. Numerous neighbors and relatives joined, including Chas Bethmann and others. Included notices of local visitors and travelers, with community tidbits and ads for Vandalia Line excursion tickets.
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