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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1902
Page
5
A spirited convention ushers in new men to the political scene. The Erea from Copleasantness Collinsville Accord welcomes this fresh slate with a hearty reception, signaling broad support and early momentum for the newcomers.
For Judge E C Springer of Edwardaville Clerk J Brittain of Granite City Treasurer Oscar Latowsky of New Douglas Sheriff C B Dreisperner of Alton and Superintendent of Schools R L Lowry of Woodriver appointed in regional government posts.
Collinsville hosts a Democratic county nominating meeting in Temperance Hall as Madison County Democrats draft a ticket for November. Mayor Louis Lumaghi wins temporary chair, committees are set, and nominations unfold for county judge, county clerk, treasurer, and other posts amid spirited debate and close votes.
Madison county Democrats held a nominating convention with five candidates Osborn Dooling Lowry Gusewelle and Mueller for superintendent. After three ballots Lowry won unanimous nomination. The party endorsed Jeffersonian principles and denounced certain state practices while approving the report on resolutions. The convention adjourned after a Kern speech.
Dr George H Dewey aged 77 died Friday at the Soldiers and Sailors Home hospital in Quincy Illinois after twelve years as an inmate. Born in West Stockbridge Massachusetts he practiced medicine in Troy Marine and Collinsville. He served as assistant surgeon then surgeon during Civil War battles around Vicksburg earning praise for bravery. Survived by six children and a sister, his widow was a Tutt relative of Gen John M Palmer.
R H Foster of 318 South Second Street Salt Lake City reports twenty one years of stomach trouble improved after using Herbine. He says one bottle cured him and he is tapering off the second, and that he has recommended it to friends who are also finding relief.
Social and personal notes recount St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran church in the city hosting its annual Mission Festival with sermons by Rev A Werpelmann of Strasburg and Rev Marcus Wagner of Decatur. Choirs led by Prof Kellermann and Prof Burckhardt accompanied services, funds raised for missions, and visiting pastors from Pleasant Ridge and Collinsville attended.
The Springfield bulletin reports a week of cloudy cool days with heavy rain on the 17th and 18th, followed by warmer conditions. Frosts were light and generally not injurious, though northern corn remains at risk for late fields. Plowing nearly finished, fodder cutting progressing, hay crops excellent, pastures in fine shape, apples vary from light to heavy across regions. Reports from Madison, Bond, Clay, Clinton, Montgomery detail farming progress, weather impact, and crop conditions.
Mr prier speaks in favor of Chamberlain s Sough Remedy after three years of bronchitis. He credits relief to his wife who bought a bottle and notes the druggist S Kingston sells it. Includes location and sales note. Hunters warned to stay off premises of Josevs Becker with threat of prosecutions.
New moon October 1st and upcoming events fill the page. A. R. Snodgrass issues yellow stamps while fresh oysters are served at Kuntzmann's. Schwarz Sisters Orchestra performs at the opera house Tuesday. Klein's advertises latest styles and low prices in shoes. Dr. Sallee to examine eyes free at Hawley's on October 21st. Pay day passed for Dank Bros. Coal & Coke Co. employees. Housing ad seeks furnished rooms for light housekeeping. A refined concert by Schwarz Sisters on Tuesday. Rosh Hashana observed next Thursday in the Hebrew calendar. Mrs. Mary A. Jarvis ill but improving. Troy public school football lost 11 0 at Edwardsville. Virden riot anniversary observed statewide. McCray-Dewey Alumni football team formed. first game vs Trenton next Saturday. Campbell Lewis Harris trained animal show drew local crowds. Schwarz Sisters Orchestra to appear at Rieder's Opera House. admission 25 and 35 cents. Harriet King died after lingering illness. obituary to follow. Local baseball game vs Vandalians of St Louis ended 25 to 3 amid quarrels.
Our Agricultural Show reports June apples from Mrs Herman Beste’s farm bearing a second crop this season. Fred Eiffert gifts a large gourd specimen to THE Catt, noted for its length and decorative knob. John Schwalm submits fine corn samples in white red and yellow varieties. Jesse Black entries a matath turnip race with turnips weighing about four pounds each.
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