President Wilson Hears Layman's Prayer at Missionary Congress
President Wilson sat on the platform at Continental Memorial Hall as delegates from across the country opened the Laymen's Missionary Congress. James M. Speers led a prayer asking blessing on the president for patience and strength during troubling times. The five day meeting aims to extend the movement using business methods in the church while voices rose with "Jesus Shall Reign" as the president joined in song and observed from the front.
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Washington
Wilson
Continental Memorial Hall
National Missionary Congress
James M. Speers
New York
Lawmen’s Movement
Congress
Jesus
Unitarian Pilgrimage to Former Quincy Church Sites
Unitarians plan a Sunday May 28 pilgrimage visiting the first church site behind Kespohl Mohrenstecher's store, the second location on Sixth street east of Jersey, and the Maine street site. Addresses will be given at each stop. Two new memorial windows expected by May 1 honor Mrs. H. P. Walton's mother and Judge Berrian. On May 31 the church marks its seventy seventh anniversary with special exercises and dinner.
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Unitarian Church
Quincey
Kespohl-Mohrenstecher
Sixth Street
Jersey
Maine Street
H. P. Walton
Hunters to petition Congress on migratory bird law
Local hunters circulate petitions asking Congress to refuse funds for enforcing migratory bird laws. The effort is statewide, led by Arthur D. Holthaus of St. Louis and signed locally by the Interstate Sportsmen’s Protective Association and Dr. T. Ragan of Kansas City. The drive reports strong signer interest and broad local support.
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Congress
Arthur D. Holthaus
St. Louis
Interstate Sportsmen’s Protective Association
T. Ragan
Kansas City
Zeppllins Over East Coast Reported By London
A British report notes sightings of airships over the East Coast as tensions rise. Details remain sparse with official statements withheld pending further confirmation.
Can't Do the Work from a Bad Back and Kidney Pain
A carpenter reports enduring dull and sharp pains from a bad back that disrupts work and nightly rest. He suggests kidney strain from damp conditions and heavy lifting, recommending Donan's Kidney Pills as a remedy and cites Fred Miller's testimonial about Dean's Kidney Pills relieving his disordered kidneys and back pain.
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Donan
Fred Miller
Quincy
Madison St
Dean
Nazmyr Company to Produce Toilet Articles
A new firm to be incorporated as Nazmyr Company with $5,000 capital will manufacture a full line of toilet articles cut for time demand. WB Sommer serves as president with J H D Langebartel as vice president. D L Hridges is secretary treasurer and L W Sturhahn and W C Howard are among other officers.
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Nazmyr Company
WB. Sommer
J. H. D. Langebartel
D. L Hridges
L. W. Sturhahn
W. C. Howard
Cavalry Troop Returns From Front Near Boca Grande
A cavalry troop arrives in Columbus on April 27 after withdrawal from Boca Grande 25 miles south of the border. The unit uses a new shorter motor trail that bypasses Boca Grande and Jéspia, reducing guards on the communication line. Reports from the April 22 Tomachie engagement say Colonel George A. Dodd’s command routed 200 Villistas with heavy Mexican losses and two American casualties, but press reports add little detail.
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Columbus
Boca Grande
Jéspia
Tomachie
George A. Dodd
New Canton Notes Show Local Visits and Happenings
Mrs Dan Maher visited relatives in Louisiana last week while Ernest Brannah of Alton stayed with his brother Joseph. Mrs Grubb returned to Quincy after serving as housekeeper for Mr and Mrs Seymour. Mrs Simon Manker visited sister in law near Palmyra. John Wendrick and W B Wheelan returned from St Louis with stockers. Scouts Hike led by Rev Jarrell. District Superintendent Rev Flannigan presided at M E church quarterly conference. Easter egg roast and picnics held here. School election elected J W Beatty director. board includes Jas McFarland clerk and F L Rose president. teachers selected.
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Dan Maher
Louisiana
Ernest Brannah
Alton
Joseph
Grubb
Seymour
Quincy
Simon Manker
Webb
Palmyra
John Wendrick
W. B. Wheelan
St. Louis
W. E. Hackman
Seehorn
Jarrell
Rev
Flannigan
M. E. Church
Tle
Contractor Gard
Quincey
Mre
L. Hopkine
Katherine
Robert Gard
Pittsfield
M. HW. Fuller
J. W. Beatty
Jas. McFarland
F. L. Rose
New Salem Social Notes Highlight Griffeths and Visitors
NEW SALEM ILL R P Griffeth was a Griggsville caller Tuesday Miss Helen Eichmann visited Misses Hazel and Faye Woodward Sunday Mr and Mrs Bert Doane and children were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wall Lyghtle Miss Floss Thompson of Quincy and Miss Marie Melchizer of Kinderhook visited Mr and Mrs Eugene Woodward Saturday and Sunday Misses Nee Gray and Lois Bennett dined with their cousin Nona Gray Sunday The New Salem high school will present a home talent play in Conk rights hall Friday night April 2 George Moore and family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Griffeth Mard Dunham returned Saturday from Macomb where he attended school Carl Ring and baby of near Concord came Friday to visit Jess Dunham Ring left Monday and his wife will stay about three weeks.
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R. P. Griffeth
Griggsville
Helen Eichmann
Hazel
Faye Woodward
Bert Doane
Wall Lyghtle
Floss Thompson
Quincey
Marie Melchizer
Kinderhook
Eugene Woodward
Nee Gray
Lois Bennett
Nona Gray
New Salem
District Epworth League meet set for Griggsville
The Quincy district Epworth League plans its annual meeting in Griggsville on July 28 and 29. Rev. N M Rigg hosted the cabinet meeting with Rev C S Taylor, Rev C E Pettit, Fred Davis, Flora Baker, J A Robinson, Ethyl Coffman, Mrs H W Crawmer, Rev A S Flanigan, and Rev N M Rigg in attendance. Rev C E Taylor of Camp Point will oversee the program, which is outlined but not finalized.
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Quincy District
Epworth League
Griggsville
N. M. Rigg
Vermont Street
C. E. Taylor
Camp Point
C. S. Taylor
C. E. Pettit
Fred Davis
Flora Baker
Payson
J. A. Robinson
Bowen
Ethyl Coffman
Clayton
11. W. Crawmer
A. S. Flanigan
Quincy
Teachers Institute for Colored Baptists Arranged for Galesburg
Arrangements are set for the Sunday School Teachers Institute of the Galesburg district of colored Baptist churches to meet today and Friday at the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church. Welcome addresses Thursday evening will be given by Miss E. M. Smith for the Eighth and Elm streets church, Prof. R. A. Roberts for the public schools, Dr. E. H. Nichols for the doctors, and Mrs. Lulu Thomas for the Union Baptist church.
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Galesburg
Local Knights 10 Conduct Retreat At St Peter's Hall
Father Fr J Driscoll of St Peter's church will lead the Knights of Columbus local council retreat in the hall on May 18 19 and 20. On May 21 the group will attend holy communion at St Peter's church then some members travel to Monroe City for degree work. No excursion is planned this year.
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Fr. J. Driscoll
St. Peter's Church
Knights of Columbus
Order
Monroe City
Quincy Music Teachers Convention May Meet in Jacksonville
Miss Lulu Felt of the Quincy College of Music will travel to Jacksonville early next week for the state music teachers convention. She is the state vice president and aims to have Quincy chosen as the next convention city by selling 200 tickets at two dollars each. Frances Zimm erman and Margaret Bryant will join later for Thursday and Friday programs, staying at the Dunlap hotel. Between 0 and 600 delegates are expected at the Jacksonville meeting.
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Lulu Felt
Quincy College of Music
Jacksonville
Miss Felt
Frances Zimmerman
Margaret Bryant
Dunlap
Ouiney
Quincy
FIRST COMMUNION SUNDAY AT ST FRANCIS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
The St Francis parochial school will hold 7:30 am services on Sunday for first communion. The large class includes Catherine Bangert Odelia Belker Catherine Boden Elizabeth Brinks Mildred Dinkeller Dorothy Fischer Dorothy Geers Marcella Gerding Margaret Grave Zita Grave Louise Herald Margaret Kemner Antoinette Kerkhoff Mary Liesen Alberta Long Wilfrieda Means Helen Meise Rosalia Menges Barbara Rees Rosella Ridder Alvera Rothgeb Emma Rottmann Clara Sohn Mildred Stierlin Augusta Tegel Alvina Timpe John Cavanaugh Ferdinand Druffel Walter Duesterhatus Eugene Flair Frank Frey Lea Genenbacher George Messing Cornelius Nerkhoff Paul KIRNER Carl Koch George Whoetters Norbert Maas Herbert Pellenwessel Robert Reed Walter Rees Clarence Riner Henry Rose Lawrence Rupp Leonard Stegemann George Stevens Paul Tus-
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St. Francis Parochial School
Catherine Bangert
Odelia Belker
Catherine Boden
Elizabeth Brinks
Mildred Dinkheller
Dorothy Fischer
Dorothy Geers
Marcella Gerding
Margaret Grave
Zita Grave
Louise Herald
Margaret Kemner
Antoinette Kerkhoff
Mary Liesen
Alberta Long
Wilfrieda Means
Helen Meise
Rosalia Menges
Barbara Rees
Rosella Ridder
Alvera Rothgeb
Emma Rottmann
Clara Sohn
Mildred Stierlin
Augusta Tegel
Alvina Timpe
John Cavanaugh
Ferdinand Druffel
Walter Duesterhatus
Eugene Flair
Frank Frey
Lea Genenbacher
George Messing
Cornelius Nerkhoff
Paul Kirner
Carl Koch
George Whoetters
Norbert Maas
Herbert Pellenwessel
The Aching House Cleaning Pain and Sloan Liniment
A reader note extols Sloan Liniment for relief from bruises and soreness after house cleaning. The ad claims quick pain relief and better sleep, recommending its use on sore spots and noting availability at druggists.
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Sloan
Sloane Liniment Is Worth We Weight Im Gold Keep A Battle On Ineo Aise
Nichols Motor Car Co Wheel Details In Dodge Bros Card
Wheels in the Dodge Brothers car feature twelve hickory spokes. Fist O0 floe. Bl Mactory notes T. C. Nichols Motor Car Co.
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Dodge Bros
T. C. Nichols Motor Car CO
Easter Coffee Attended at St John’s Lutheran
The St John’s Lutheran church Easter coffee drew many attendees on Wednesday afternoon. Flags and Easter lilies adorned the hall, luncheons were served at small tables, and the evening featured performances by local youth. Lillian Schwartsburg played violin with her sister, Ruth Luckenbill presented a playlet A Peck of Trouble, Flora Linz Ida Schroeder Selma Merker and Anna Pewee also appeared. A second play Lodging to Let was performed by Louis Weber Robert Bangert John Engler Clarence Haxel and Arthur Link, with Hortense Wachlin offering a violin solo.
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St. John’s Lutheran
Lillian Schwartsburg
Ruth Luckenbill
Flora Linz
Ida Schroeder
Selma Merker
Anna Pewee
Surprised on Anniversary At Martens Home
Rev and Mrs W C Martens were surprised Tuesday evening by church women celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary. Guests left early due to the Martens children’s illness. Representing Quincy, Rev A P Hertaler and Rev Emil Goetz attended the Emden NL district conference of the German Methodist church, which opened Wednesday and runs to tonight. Vermont Street Baptist church marked its 60th anniversary with a 6 30 funcheon.
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W. C. Martens
Martens
Quincy
A. P. Hertaler
Emil Goetz
Emden
The
German Methodist Church
Vermont Street
Christchurch church activity with evening play and meals
A social followed by an experience meeting from 8 to 9 where members shared experiences with the church. Afternoon lunch and a 4 o'clock supper will be served in the Christchurch parlors, followed by a play at 7:30 this evening.
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Christchurch
St Boniface Pupils Present Four Act Play Tonight
The St Boniface school presents The Two Orphans in four acts with scenes moved from France to America. Cast includes Martha Washington, Cornelia Winking, Mrs Carryl, Marian Wiskirchen, Miss De Lancey and many others in roles of colonial society and staff. Also noted, a deputy internal revenue collector reported stamps valued at 101000 dollars for cigars and liquors.
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St. Boniface School
France
America
Martha Washington
Cornelia Winking
Mrs. Carryl
Marian Wiskirchen
Miss de Lancey
Bertha Johannes
Mary Warrington
Henrietta Wachtel
Miss Winthrop
Mary. Eilbing
Mrs. Allenton
Marie Reinbrock
Mre. Adams
Edna Freiburg
Miss Morris
Antoinette Benning
Cath
Duer
Elizabeth Terwische
Hamilton
Clara Johannes
Madison
Marg
Entrup
Frances
Genevieve Klein
Mitchel
Helen Moenning
Hammond
Estella Tholen
Elliott
New York Hospital
Vera Stratmann
Judith
Ad. Muehtlenfeld
Pauline
Genevieve Wilde
Arthur Lageman
United States Internal Revenue
Ripples Along the Mississippi Steamer Log
The Keokuk bound steamer Ripples Along the Mississippi came from Burlington to Keokuk Wednesday morning with a full freight. It left port at 3 PM for the return trip. The G W Hill near Quincy bay will sail in about ten days. The first yearly excursion is the High school trip to Hannibal and back on May 5. The B B ferry remains in service and profitable despite low river progress. The Belle of Calhoun is due tonight from St Louis for the first semi weekly Quincy run.
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Keokuk
Burlington
G. W. Hill
Duincy Bay
Hannibal
Calhoun
St. Louis
Quincy
Mob Try to Lynch Kansas Suspect in Topeka
A mob in Topeka attempted to lynch Fred Bissell, charged with assaulting and murdering a ten year old, after he was moved from Lawrence jail by state and county officials to prevent an assault. Gov Capper urged relocation to the state penitentiary at Lansing for safety. Sheriff Kiene and deputies spirited the prisoner away in a large car, heading toward Lansing while another mob nearby sought to seize him.
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Topeka
Kan
Fred Bissell
Lawrence
Bissell
Edna Dinsmore
Arthur Capper
Cummings
Lansing
Kiene
Rowing Body Sets Duluth Meet for August
The National Amateur Rowing Association will hold its next meeting in Duluth as stated in a letter to J L Hase. The meeting is planned for August TL and I with likely participation from the Quincy clubs. Crews have been organized and will begin training within days.
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Duluth
National Amateur Rowing Association
J. L. Hase
Quincey
Mabel Gilson Dies in St Marys Hospital
Mabel Gilson daughter of Mrs Minnie Gilson of 418 Jersey street died at 3 30 pm Wednesday in St Marys hospital from consumption She had been confined since April Her mother also a patient in hospital both affected by the same disease She was born February 1908 and attended Jefferson school before illness Also notices of infant Milton C Richmiller and William A Hagemann services and burial details provided
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Mabel Gilson
Minnie Gilson
Jersey Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Jefferson School
Kinderhook
Plainville
Lit
Milton C. Richmiller
Milton C
Charles Richmiller
Monroe Street
Holtschlag
Niedick
Church Censorship Unknown in Germany
Dr Traube defends church stance during war citing sermons from 20600 pulpits nationwide and lack of state censorship. He notes clergy preached freely without police control as evidence of patriotic religious awakening. Paul Schroeder visits Wilmette with family. he works in Wilmette real estate.
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Bert
Traube
Pr. Traube
Germany
People
Cologne
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