Robbery at Quincy hotel leads to Toledo arrest
Victor Morton alias Harrison Thomas is jailed in Toledo after a $250 theft from C. E. Ellison at the Hotel Quincy. Chief George Koch’s ruse and Ellison’s identification aided Morton’s capture. Morton faced transfer back for a preliminary hearing and possible grand jury action. A separate license to wed was issued to Leo Emmett McClelland and Bertha Evangelesta Fischer in Quincy.
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Celver
George Koch
Victor Morton
Harrison
Thomas
C. E. Ellison
Quincy
Toledo
Ohio
Koch
Het Morton
Ellison
Morton
Ft. Wayne
Ind
St. Louis
St.Louis
Mortor
John’ Coens
Wolfe
Leo Emmett McClelland
Legal Age
Bertha Evangelesta Fischer
Quincy Pulse Grotto Meeting Invites Members
Invitations were mailed to Ghazzeh Grotto No.46 members for a stated meeting Thursday evening at the Masonic temple. A mixed item list covers a forged check case, a bankruptcy referee, a city council pavement plan, a traveling advertising truck, and local family news including a newborn at Blessing hospital.
City league to press 50 per cent depreciation issue
Civic Improvement league directors and City Attorney J L Adair vow a vigorous campaign to enforce city ordinances against wooden awnings open areas signs and street merchandise displays. The effort targets the dangerous Front and Hampshire corner awning owned by the Adams estate and cites a Westin supreme court decision as precedent for city success. Most merchants and property owners accept the law nine tenths observe it, boosting Quincy’s reputation as the prettiest city in the state.
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Civic Improvement League
J. L. Adair
League
Front
Hampshire
Thomas Adams
Westin
Supreme Court
Chicago
Quincy
Wilhelmina Weltin
F. Disseler
River Notes Show Boat Activity Downriver
The show boat America, pushed by the Dixie, passed downstream yesterday morning and did not stop here. Word reaches rivermen that the Wonderland, planned for a local performance, has had an accident at Lansing Iowa and is undergoing repairs after a storm drove it into the bank. The steamer G W Hillig is expected from Louisiana and, weather permitting, will carry 600 to 800 people from Hannibal. The Quincy halted briefly here on its St Paul to St Louis run, carrying a large load of passengers and freight, while the G W Hill carried a big crowd from Hannibal en route to Canton Missouri for a Broadway Methodist church sponsorship.
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America
Dixie
Wonderland
Lansing
Iowa
G. W. Hillig
Louisiana
Ladies of
Rébecca
Down River City
Quincy
St. Paul
St. Louis
G. W. Hill
Hannibal
Canton
Broadway Methodist Church of
An Easy Pleasant Laxative Ad by Dr King’s Pills
An easy pleasant laxative ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills. Take one or two pills with water at night for a free easy bowel movement by morning. No bad taste or belching. Sold by druggists for 25 cents in original packaging. Get a bottle today.
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Dr. King
Dr King
St Rose of Lima Parish Picnic Set for August 17
The congregation of St Rose of Lima church plans a large picnic on the church grounds August 17. The ladies organizing the event are working hard to ensure a successful affair and anticipate it to be among the biggest and best picnics ever seen in the parish.
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St. Rose of Lima
Major James E. Adams Seeks Republican Delegate Post
Major James E. Adams of this city announces candidacy for delegate from the Fifteenth district to the 1916 Republican National Convention. He backs Lawrence Y. Sherman for president and cites a long record with the party, including past conventions and leadership roles, while never seeking compensation.
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Republican Party
James E. Adams
Fifteenth
Major Adams
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Missouri
Grant
Adams County
Dick Yates
Denéen
Major‘ Adams
Yates
Grand Army
Hannibal Labor Excursions to Quincy on Labor Day
The steamer G W Hill will run two Labor Day trips from Hannibal to Quincy on Monday September 6. The excursion committee of the Trades and Labor Assembly of Hannibal chartered the ship with a morning and afternoon voyage. Local unionists plan to join Quincy Trades Council in its city celebration, a contrast to Hannibal’s lack of festivities this year. Oscar Trine of Quincy Trades Council outlined plans to the assembly during a meeting. A previous year’s excursions left a balance of about 140 dollars in the committee’s funds.
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G. W. Hill
Trades and Labor Assembly of
Hannibal
Quincy
Quincy Trades Council
Gem
Oscar Trine
Hannibal Courier-Post
Fireworks At High Land Park Draws Crowd Friday Night
The fireworks attraction at High Land Park promises a spectacular display with a revolving fountain and aerial pieces. Local officials say the show equals any city park display, while Friday night will include a singing contest drawing enthusiastic participation.
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Highland Park
Bucklen's Amica Salve for skin ailments
A 2-ounce 25 cent box advertises Bucklen's Amica Salve as a protection and healing salve for minor injuries and infections. It claims antiseptic properties that prevent complications from cuts and scratches and is suitable for pimples eczema and other skin blemishes.
Attending On First Day Draws Record Fair Crowds
Attendance on opening day of the fair sets a new record with massive crowds and exhibits drawing broad public interest. Organizers reported unusually strong participation across vendors and displays as visitors explored the fair’s offerings.
Toney Boy Wins 2:25 Pace Across Three Heats At Knox City Fair
Knox City Missouri August 10 with cloudy skies about 1200 attendees opening day and bright prospects for a monster crowd Wednesday. Horse show features draft and saddle mounts and fine women’s fancy work praised as among the best. Toney Boy won the 2:25 pace in three straight heats amid a strong daily program with Eva Direct involved in the second heat and Nag Earl cited in placings.
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Knox City
Missouri
Toney Boy
Earl
Clark
Cleo W
Balthrop
Princess Starline
Sprecher
Fire Arm, Jr
Scott
Johnson
Butcher
Boy Caasting
J. Bo
Morgan
Eva
Piedenberg
Ruth June
Collins
Dan
Specter
Property transfers in Quincy involve multiple owners and parcels
George Schmitt and others transfer interests to Bernard and Christina Marks. Magdalene Egbers deeds one third in part Jt 3 block Original Quincy to Lawrence Travilla. George Egbers also sells one third in part Jt 8 block Original Quincy. William Hand Rosa Govert sell part It 3 block 6 Original Quincy to J W Ferguson. T C Peeling trustees to T Chester Poling It 4 block 19 Walton eights Quincy. John I Bert to Frank Dempsey Its 19 20 part It 21 block 3 Morton's Quincy. Anna S and Reuben Wood’s to Frank Dempsey Its 17 18 block 3 Morton's Quincy. Lawrence and Genevieve Travilla to N N Ridge two thirds in It 3 block 6 Original Quincy. N N Ridge to John W Ferguson part It 3 block 6 Original Quincy.
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George 1. Schmitt
Et. Als
Bernard and
Christina Marks
Wood
Quincy
Magdalene Egbers
Lawrence Travilla
Blk & Original
George Egbers
William Hand Rosa’ F. Govert
J. W. Ferguson
T C. Peeling
T. Chester Poling
Walton
John I. Bert
Frank Dempsey
Morton's
Anna S
Reubén -Wood
Lawrence
Géneviest
Local Pickups and Community Notes for August 12
Big Liberty picnic marks fiftieth anniversary on Thursday August 12. Henry Rosenkoetter recovers from a serious horse kick to the head. Obituary state funeral for Joseph Frese held at St Francis Church followed by Calvary Cemetery burial. Public sale of Kraber farm tracts in Ellington on Thursday at Court House. Various local notices cover sales, travel, and expositions, with Halbach Schroeder Co. ads and updates on residents including McCrory, Blish, Reinberg, and the Quincy Blue Sox event in Hannibal.
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Henry Rosenkoetter
Palace Stables
Joseph Frese
North Seventeenth Street
St. Francis Church
Calvary Cemetery
Kraber
Ellington
Court House
W. E. McCrory
Vermont Street
Kansas City
St. Louis
Oklahoma
Prairie Pipe-Line Company
McCrory
Demand for Public Convenience Certificate Against Jitneys
A group led by W T Duker Harvey G Riggs and others petitioned the state Public Utilities Commission to restrain Quincy jitneys operated by Alphonse Snyder and A Walter until they secure certificates of public necessity and convenience. The document cites rivalry with the Quincy Horse Railway and asserts jitneys threaten public safety and violate the Public Utilities Act.
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W. T. Duker
Harvey G. Riggs
George F. Miller
A. F. Odell
E. IH. Osborn
State Public Utilities, Commission
Quincy
Messrs. Snyder
Walter
Snyder
J. le Roy Adair
Commission
Utilities Commission
Quincy ‘Horse Railway
Quincy Railway Company
Alphonse, Snyder
A. Walter
Car
Two Married Men at the Orpheum Headline Week
The Oliver Players present Two Married Men at the Orpheum for the first half of the week with audiences in continuous laughter. Beginning Wednesday night Mary J Holmes Lena Rivers will close the engagement with a close adaptation and strong scenic production. Indications point to record crowds as the run ends next Sunday night.
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Oliver
Orpheum
Mary J. Holmes
Lena Rivers
Miss Holmes
Olivers
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