Fire destroys Helms Meat Market in Brunswick blaze
At midnight a fire gutted Helms Meat Market on West Jackson Street Brunswick causing losses over six thousand dollars. The store fixtures stock and furniture damaged or destroyed. Moose Hall above remained partially intact and connected rooms suffered water and heat damage. Firefighters reported extensive inside damage and the building’s brick walls survived.
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Helms
Jackson
Fice Was Turned In. As Fiziters
Buildwich
Moose Hall
Fire at local market and Moose lodge causes extensive damage
A blaze damaged the meat market and Moose lodge upstairs, with insured losses set at thousands for plastering fronts, frames and glass. Fire origin remains unclear, suspected to be electrical wires. Night officer Nellis Starr raised alarm, while a telephone operator noted a switched line during the incident.
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Moose Lodge
Lamey
Clira Braun
Macomb Post Office Rated Competent by Official
B F Smith chief clerk of the west mail division said the Macomb post office is competent. He observed local staff Mrs Blanche Reynolds Miss Nell Ralston Glen C Edie Walter R Purdum and Earl Crane sorting 1000 to 1500 cards each into pigeon holes with an average accuracy over 99 percent.
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B. F. Smith
Chicago
Macomb
Smith
Blanche Reynolds
Nell Ralston
Glen C. Edie
Walter R. Purdum
Earl Crane
United States Declines Genoa Conference Participation
Washington reports the United States has declined the invitation to join the Genoa economic conference. A high official frames the move as tactful pressure to spur European economic rehabilitation, not a withdrawal from Europe’s great problems.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Europe
Ricci
Allied Supreme Council
Office To Close During Funeral Hours
The circuit clerk’s office will close tomorrow afternoon from 3 to 4 o clock for the funeral of W. B. Martin, father of Will B. Martin the clerk. Try By Snnder job printing.
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W. B. Martin
Will B. Martin
President Harding Pays $18,000 Income Tax On Trip
On his special train to Florida for a week's vacation President Harding paid income tax before leaving Washington. The check covered $18,000 in income from the presidential salary as part of his tax obligations.
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Harding
Associated Press
Hearose
Florida
Washington
Royal Neighbors Seek 50,000 New Members
Royal Neighbors of America plan a nationwide drive to add 50 000 members by March 21 1922 the society anniversary date and launch locally in this county amid strong support from the existing 461 000 members. The supreme board of managers outlined details and expect broader announcements as plans finalize.
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Royal Neighbors of America
Supreme Board of Managers
Society
L Society
Royal Neighbors
Board of Managers
Surgeon Uses Pen Knife to Save Boy at Cincinnati Hospital
In Cincinnati on March 8 a two year old boy named John Washington was saved after a peanut blocked his windpipe. Dr Payne, unable to fetch instruments, used a pen knife to cut the throat and trachea, restoring breathing before the peanut could be fully removed.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Mar
John Washington
Co .C Payne
Payne
AngloIrish Treaty Delegation Heads to Promote Pact
Dublin March 9 Pierce Bessia vigorous supporter of the AngloIrish treaty heads delegates of leading Irish Free State advocates who will depart for the United States next Saturday. They aim to present the treaty case to Irish sympathizers in America at the request of the provisional government. The mission will last six weeks with speaking engagements across principalities.
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Associated Pross
Dublin
Pierce Besslai
Eamonn de Valera
Woodbury Chapel Preaching Tonight at 7:30
Woodbury Chapel invites worshippers to preacher tonight at 7 30. Members urge all to come and welcome and hear a good subject.
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Woodbury Chapel
Breeders Meet On Swine Sanitation And Promotion
Seventy five to a hundred breeders from Big type Spotted Poland China Duroc Hampshire and Chester White breeds attended an all day session at the Commercial Association rooms. J Madison outlined publicity and pig club plans while Prof. Smith discussed rationing and a sow and litter project. The group urged more county fair participation and juvenile pig clubs supervised by adults to foster community involvement.
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Commercial Association
Smith
Animal Husbandry Department
The
State University
Gousseff
State Duroc} Association
Bowers
Hamilton Case: Woman Acquitted of Disorderly Conduct
Aleda Rose of Nauvoo was acquitted on disorderly conduct charges in Hamilton. She has filed a $10,000 defamation suit against Mayor Wallace, claiming insult during her arrest. The case stems from events in Hamilton, Alabama, with local interest in Nauvoo.
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Nauvoo, AL
Madelyn Connor Obenchain Takes Stand in Own Defense
Industry encampment initiates new officers and a banquet follows. Macomb and Rushville lodge members, with 150 attendees, witness installation of officers led by Guy Wilson and Howard Messmore. Charter members list includes J. W. Fawcett, R. I. Pennington, H. E. Wheeler, and many others.
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Odd Fellows of
Industry
Macomb
Rushville
Beaston Bros
Guy Wilson
Howard Messmore
Chas. Nelling
Morris Young
Former Chicago socialite on murder trial testifies
Madelynn Connor Obenchain, a former Chicago society figure, takes the stand in Los Angeles mid trial for Kennedy murder. She says she spent seven months in jail after the August 4 shooting at Beverly Glen and details phone calls over letters with J Belton Kennedy and his father during January 1921.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Madelynn Connor Obenchain
Chicago
J. Belton Kennedy
Kennedy
Beverly Glen
Collectors fight for proper tax descriptions in Blandinsville
A Blandinsville man mailed 60 cents to pay his taxes without a property description. The county office cannot locate the extension on the books, costing time and dollars in searches. The Ry-Stander notes taxpayers must clearly describe property to avoid extra charges.
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Scenaroy
Blandinsville
Community Meetings Arranged for Prairie City and Bushnell
Farmers from Prairie City and Bushnell will attend meetings to discuss local problems. The Prairie City session is Thursday afternoon, followed by an afternoon session at Bushnell. Topics include soil testing for sweet clover and alfalfa, seed corn disease testing, and hog disease and parasite control.
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Bushnell
Prairie City
Hannibal Council Opposes Wine and Beer Legislation
Hannibal Mo March 8 the city council voted unanimously to table a resolution endorsing federal legislation to legalize the manufacture and sale of light wines and beer. The measure originated from Davenport Ta council and was sent for Hannibal's approval.
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Han‘bal
Hannibal
Congress
Davenport
Roof Fire Damages Snapp Residence on North Madison Street
A fire at 12 45 pm burned a hole in the roof of the Snapp home at 463 North Madison Street after chimney sparks ignited shingles. Estimated damage stands at about $50.00.
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Snapp
North
Madison Street
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