Rivermen Predict Flood Crest as K-Line Bridge Fears Rise
Flood conditions worsen near Keokuk with Des Moines river bridge threatened and several hundred feet of K-line track submerged. Families move livestock to Quincy, crops along river bottoms destroyed, while weather forecasts warn of slow river rise toward 162 feet at Quincy and Hannibal.
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Quincy
Des Moines
Keokuk
U. S. Department of. Agriculture
Hannibal
Warsaw
St. Paul
Mississippi
Lloyd’ Batley
West Quincy
Taylor Road
A. W. Cook
Goose Island
Kelly
Massey
Cook
Batley
Kline
St Paul
St.Louis
Des Moines River Bridge
K-line
Burlington
Galesburg
Keokute
New Management At A E E Kiem Grocery Store
E C Forrest has taken over the A E E Kiem grocery near Ninth and State streets and remodeled the store. It now presents a clean new up to date appearance with a fresh stock of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Forrest
A. E E. Kiem
Ninth and State Streets
Ladies Aid Meets and Officers Elected at U B Church
Quincy's pulse reports the regular monthly Ladies Aid society meeting at Mrs. Fred Brockschmidt’s home with officers elected: Clara Magnusson president Mabel Alexander vice president Fannie Cavanaugh secretary and Fred Brockschmidt treasurer Refreshments followed the meeting Foundry resumes operations at Gem City Stove Foundry after repairs William Marsden dies in Quincy at 3 30 pm after cancer battle He leaves sisters Mrs Gearhart and Mrs Laura Williamson and half brother James Christy Knox City Fair boosters visit Quincy to promote event August 10 11 12 13 Knights of Pythias plan Damon and Pythias show at Colonial theater tickets at Brown and Mays
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Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
U. B. Church
Fred Brockschmidt
Clara Magnusson
Mabel Alexander
Fannie Cavanaugh
Burlington
William Marsden
H. F. Wilcox
Sycamore Street
Wilcox
Gearhart
Canton
Laura Williamson
Salt Lake City
Utah
James Christy
Gladstone, Ill
K.of P
Knights of Pythias
Todges’ of
Quincy
Colonial Theater
Damon and Pythias
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Brown & Mays
Amalgamated Sheet Tinkers picnic in bay area
The Amalgamated Sheet Metal Workers Union No 56 announces its annual picnic today at the R A club house on the upper bay. A big attendance is expected with a substantial picnic dinner and various events including a ball game and contests planned. A Farmers Meeting and Auto Tour follows at William Chatten’s North Twelfth Street home with Prof C E Durst of the state experimental station speaking on gardeners and fruit growing topics. The tour will visit farms of William Chatten William L Jansen Frank Speckhart and J G Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Sheet,’ Metal Workers’ Union
No 56
R.A
Rusk
William Chatten
North Twelfth Street
C.E. Durst
State’ Experimental Station
William C. Chatten
William L. Jansen
Frank Speckhart
Trouble Over Tobacco and Whiskey in North End Dispute
Tom Johnson, a well known North End colored man, accused his wife of stealing his whiskey and chewing tobacco after misplacing them. A quarrel led to him striking her, she swore out a warrant, and Johnson was arrested. He remains in jail and will face Judge Reardon in police court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Johnson
North End
Johnson
P. W. Reardon
Hubby
Judge Reardon
Boys State Fair School Plans At Illinois Springfield
The Illinois state fair will be in Springfield the week of September 17 25. A Boys State Fair school on the southwest corner of the grounds teaches farm mechanics knot tying rope work horse and cattle judging seed corn and farm life. Boys study morning lessons and one afternoon lecture then attend races and enjoy the fair. Excursions include the state capitol armory supreme court building Lincoln monument and Lincoln home. Each boy pays rail fare and $5 to cover instructors. The state provides tents cots blankets and tents for the boys. Adams county may send five delegates chosen by officials. If six or more apply an exam is held to select five. if five or fewer, appointments are made without exam. The county superintendent has four applications and any boy aged 15 to 21 may apply before August 10.
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Springfield
State Capitol State Armory
Supreme Court
Lincoln’s Monument
Lincoln
Adams County
J. H . Steiner
Oscar E. Arnsten
Board of Supervisors
J. F. Meatheringham
Adams County Farmers’ Institute
Buckheit Fined For Peace Disturbance After Suicide Attempt
Chris Buckheit, drunk and seeking means to end his life, ate sweeping compound in a police court show cause. He swore loudly and was fined 15 dollars plus costs. Officer Nicky arrested him Tuesday afternoon after he demanded a gun or carbolic acid. Ed Graves also appeared, fined 2 dollars and costs for intoxication.
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Chris
Buckheit
H.L. Murray
Nicky
Ed. Graves
Savage Dog Causes Trouble in Police Court
Sidney Friser, colored, was arrested at 6 40 last evening by Officer John Maas on the complaint of Hattie Ward, colored, of Ninth and Elm streets. Ward, who keeps a savage dog, says Friser threatened to shoot her, and when the dog attacked him he threatened to kill the animal owner. Ward interfered, Friser then attacked Ward with profanity, and declared he would kill her. Friser is in bail to answer to a charge of peace disturbance in police court this morning.
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Sidney Friser
John Maas
Friser
Dean Degenhardt to Return From West Coast Trip
Dean Degenhardt is expected home today after about a month traveling across California and the western states. He spent the trip visiting multiple destinations and will return to his home community.
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Dean Degenhardt
California
West
Excellent Features at Adams County Teachers Meet
Adams county proceeds with a five day institute at Quincy High School from August 30 to September 3 led by J. H. Steiner County Superintendent. Philander P Claxton United States Commissioner of Education Washington D C will deliver lectures on education psychology and school management. Other instructors include Miss Cora M Hamilton primary supervisor at Macomb normal Chauncey P Colegrove vice president of the Iowa State Teachers College and head of its education department.
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Philander. P. Claxton
United States
Washington, D.C
Cora. M. Hamilton
Macomb Normal
Chauncey “P. Colegrove
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Knox City Fair Seeks Quincy Delegation and Plans
Knox City Fair officials led by J W Merriweather seek a strong Quincy delegation for the August 10 to 13 event. A conference with the Quincy Chamber of Commerce and the local ag society notes a fine track and seating with private boxes, featuring thousand dollar saddle and harness rings and daily harness races.
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Missouri
J. W. Merriweather
Knox City
Quincy Whig
Merriweather
Quincy
Knox ‘City
Chamber of Commerce
Knox City Agricultural Society
Knox City’ Fair Association
The
Fair Association
City Council chafes over jitney ordinance plans
Reliable sources reveal the city council, allied with the so called big nine plus Alderman O'Brien acting as mayor pro tempore, planned to pass a restrictive jitney ordinance at the first reading last Monday. Mayor Abbott vetoed a similar measure a week earlier. The move faced potential delays, but observers question whether the majority balked at political consequences nearest elections.
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Little Four
W. K. Abbott
Alderman O'Brien
O’brien
Abbott
O'Brien
Tuition at distant high schools under new act
The act allows eighth graders from districts without a high school to attend a high school in another district. Parents choose the school with county superintendent approval. Tuition is paid from the county's share of state funds. pupils generally attend in their home county unless a written permit is issued for cross county study.
York Street Paving Poor Between Front and Third
York street between Front and Third streets is in bad shape making travel by vehicle nearly impossible. The sidewalk is also worn and walking is difficult during rain, signaling urgent repair needs from local authorities.
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York
York Street
Front
Third Streets
Farmer John Pogue Seen in City Yesterday
John Pogue, a well known farmer from the La Grange neighborhood, was in the city yesterday indicating ongoing local activity and ties to the rural community.
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John Pogue
la Grange
City
Local notes recount divorces, obits, and community updates
Nellie Hedges seeks divorce. attorney John E Wall states no cross bill will be filed in circuit court. Mrs Gertrude A Johnson of Warsaw died in St Marys hospital and was shipped to Warsaw for burial. State Fire Marshal Bennett travels to Springfield on business. vacation plans for Miss Annette Thomasmeyer and family noted. Local social items include various visitors, meals, and business expansions such as Wolf Drug extending to Tenth and Lind streets with Joseph A Wolf in charge.
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St. Paul’s
Springfield
Annette Thomasmeyer
Bennett
Freda
Ella’ Thomasmeyer
Minnie Thomasmeyer
St. Louis
Palace Stables
Anna Watbring
Frank Bates
Kentucky Street
Camp Point sixthteenth eighth grade graduation set for August
The sixteenth annual eighth grade exercises and school picnic will be held in Bailey Park Camp Point on Saturday August 14. This year 220 eighth grade graduates will receive diplomas and 315 seventh grade pupils will receive their promotion certificates. The program is not arranged yet but five ball games are planned with a 9:30 a.m. start. The boys seventh and eighth grade game opens the day and the teachers versus Camp Point game follows. Camp Point has beaten the teachers in past years, but the teachers may hire outside help to even the odds.
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Bailey Park
Camp Point
Kidney Pills Promote Healthy Kidneys After Strain
Overworked or diseased kidneys create aches and fatigue and a sense of aging. Foley Kidney Pills help the kidneys eliminate uric acid and poisons, restoring a sound condition and warding off dangerous diseases. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Hearing Aug 11 on industrial switching charges
The State Utilities Commission will hear arguments August 11 in Chicago on industrial switching cases. L B Boswell, Quincy Freight bureau chairman, reports the bureau will be represented and seeks a fair minimum price per car for coal and coke transfers within switching limits. The bureau defends shipper interests amid tariff disputes over per car fees.
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Chicago
State Utilities Commission
Quincy Freight Bureau
B. Boswell
Shippers’ Committee
L. B. Boswell
Shippers
Great Question at the Orpheum dramatizes why girls leave home
The Oliver Players debut a matinee today with a dramatic portrayal of the age old question Why Girls Leave Home. The production aims for a high standard comparable to Within the Law and promises strong laughs and a sweet story. Demand is expected to be heavy with seats reserved early for evening shows.
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Orpheum
Oliver
Thas
Law
Olivera
Within the
New York
Gardener Exhibits Oversized Bean Pod at Downey Store
Chas Ellerbrecht of 733 North Fifth Street shows a pod 36 inches long containing 20 fully developed beans at W. E. Downey's store. He attributes the large pod to the plant variety rather than a perfect year, and emphasizes his salesmanship as a side merit.
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Chas. Ellerbrecht
North Fifth Street
W. E. Downey
Ellerbrecht
Ag -A Gardner
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Gem City Stove
Knox City Fair
George Merriwether
Knox City Fair Association
the. O. K
George Levi
Quincy High School
Claxton
J. H. Steiner
Ilinois
Adams County Teachers’ Association
Steiner
Blue Ribbon- Buffet
Hampshire
Charles Lake
Clark
S.D
New York City
Ninth and Payson’ Avenue
Wolf Drug Store
Twelfth and
State Streets
Tenth and Lind Streets
Walker Drug Co
Joseph A. Wolf
Walker
Boswell
Luke McGlook
Bush League
Bear
By Budsee
Tessie
Spudsec
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