Amounts of Money in Local Real Estate Records
A blurred nineteenth century notice notes numerous mortgages deeds and quitclaims filed in the recorder's office during the week ending with many transfers of property and large sums of money involved. The report cites large monetary considerations around $4201637 and indicates a generally quiet period with expectations of more filings in coming weeks.
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Wit Recorder
Jamies Buffington
Umber
Sam
Picnic Report Highlights Attendance and Notable Attendees
A fragmentary account notes a community picnic with financial details and a crowd presence. Mentioned attendees include John Steiner and Julius, with others unnamed, signaling local participation despite garbled text.
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John. Steiner
Julius
Fragmentary names and places in a license consent note
A distorted list mentions Selma 20 and Lucy Laughlin of Lima, Quincy residents, and several other individuals including Mrs Ollie Hitt of Hannibal and Chillicothe entries. The text reads as a consent or legal notice fragment with multiple ages and towns.
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Hh. Wiemalt
Filling Hole at Sixth and Cherry Sparks Local Debate
A large hole at the corner of Sixth and Cherry streets is being slowly filled by rubbish dumps. Residents urge proper disposal by the owner. Palmyra invites attendances to Marion county fair September 7–11. St Francis picnic plans set for Labor Day at school yard with dinner music and vaudeville. Franklin Reddick arrested for making improper remarks to women while intoxicated. A black sealskin grip containing a surgical outfit was stolen from Dr. Wells’s auto Friday night. Mrs Otis Glameyer and son return to Chicago after six weeks with Ellington hosts. Jost & Kiefer workers enjoyed a full day outing at Point Pleasant colony with games and dancing led by manager Jake Hase.
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Cherry Streets
Gils
Jost & ‘Kiefer
Point
Pleasant Colony
Yester
Pav
Jake Hase
Meeting at Chamber A public mass meeting on interurban rail
A public mass meeting called for Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the Chamber of Commerce building to discuss the C P Q Traction Company's stock sale and the proposed interurban railroad for Quincy. Hirsch brothers hold bonds and all interested in Quincy rail access urged to attend for full discussion.
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Quincy
Parochial school first class teacher arrives in city
Professor Arthur Diesing arrives to take charge as the new teacher for the first class at St. Jacobi Parochial School. He will be installed at church services this morning.
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Arthur, Diesing
St. Jacobi ‘Parochial School
Blood tonic claims cure for rheumatism in old ad
An old advertisement promotes S. S. S. blood tonic as a cure for rheumatic pain and fatigue. It argues uric acid poisons the blood and energy returns with clear blood flow. The copy urges readers to obtain S. S. S. from a druggist or write for free advice from S. S. S. Co. of Atlanta.
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Rom
S. S
S. Af S
Atlanta, Ga
S. S.S
Aged farmer injured in road accident near Marblehead
An elderly farmer, Jules Smith, 75, of Marblehead, was badly hurt when his buggy was struck by a car driven by J Henry of Castle Mo, two miles north of Marblehead. The impact broke the buggy axle and threw Smith from the buggy. He suffered two fractured ribs, severe bruising, and possible internal injuries. Dr. Hi B. Litchfield of Quincy attended. Mr Henry aided, and Smith rested at home last evening.
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Jules Smith
Dorth
Marblehead
J. Henry
Rela
Castle
Smith
Henly
Hi B
Litchfield
Quincy
Mr. Smith
County C E convention to open in El Dara
Aug 28 El Dara reports the county C E convention set for Sept 2 and 3 will feature Eure P Gates a state worker as a speaker on both days. Other speakers include Revs A R Baylis D N Wetzel H F Hanscon J D Dobney and C E workers with music provided by orchestra and vocalists. The El Dara hosts will greet attendees with a royal welcome.
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Kennady
EL Dara
C. E
Eure
Gates
Field
Haseen
New Salem to Get Electric Lights Soon
New Salem will receive electric lights within four to six weeks as workers install poles and wires. The Central Mindis Public Service Corp will supply the current and crews are placing lines around the town to complete the setup.
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New Salem
Iil
Ithe
Cental. Mindis
Public Service Corporation
Réddy
Anti-Horse Thief Association Picnic Draws Crowd
Perry Illinois August 28 excellent attendance marked the annual picnic of the Anti-Horse Thief association. The event at Walkers Grove three and a half miles southwest of Perry featured speeches, refreshments and music, with a general good time reported.
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Perry
Ill
Anti-Horse Thief Association
Walker's
Grove
Hodson transfers and land trades in Webster's Quincy area
A string of land transfers names Jennie Minnie Hodson Frederick Hodson Fannie and Jennie Hodson Minnie Hodson Frank Randolph B and Lenore Schmeideskamp Frank Dempsey Lydia Dempsey Laura W Duncan W T Rogers Samuel Hubbard E Ro Hudson with parcels in section 33 block Webster's Quincy and no 3 2n 7ws and associated prices from 1200 to 4000 dollars.
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Jennie
Minnie Hodson
Frederick Hodson
Frederick
Fannie
Jennie Hodson
Hodson
Anna .C. Hodson
Frank Randolph
Lenore Schmeideskamp
Frank Dempsey
Webster’s
Quincy
Frank
Lydia
Dempsey
Laura W. Duncan
Webster's
Quineys
Samuel A. Hubbard
St“Z
Whitebread's
E. Ro
Anna
Hudson
Quarantine Changes In Foot and Mouth Disease
Washington announces modifications to the foot and mouth disease quarantine effective after August 30. Massachusetts is fully removed from the quarantine, while Illinois Indiana Michigan Minnesota and Pennsylvania remain under adjusted restrictions.
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Washington
Department ‘of Agriculture
Massachusetts
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Internal Revenue Agents Rally to Hunt Delinquents
Deputy United States Internal Revenue Collector Fitzgerald and Chicago chief agent Dan Chapin led a conference in the eighth district to pursue all delinquent taxpayers. The drive targets those who owe the special emergency war tax due December 1, 1914, and others unpaid income taxes due March 1. Many have failed to meet tax obligations in prior years as well.
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United
States Internal Revenue
C.E
Fitzgerald
Springfield
Eighth
Internal Revenue District
Dan. Chapin
Chicago
Local Pick-Ups at St Francis Picnic and Community Notes
St Francis annual picnic is noted for Monday Sept 6 with local updates. Stanley Wicks, auditor of the Hotel Quincy, plans a westward return soon after vacation, per a postcard from Salt Lake City. Henry J. Tholen returns from Kansas City after attending the National Bankers Manufacturers’ convention held Aug 23 25. Rev. B J Montrucchio will join the Soldiers Home on Sept 1. A daughter was born to Otto Kriegshauser and family at Blessing Hospital, and another daughter born to Frank Herne and wife.
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Stanley Wicks
Quincy
Frank. Jenkins
Salt Lake City
Utah
Henry J. Tholen
Kentucky Street
Kansas City
Hankes Manufacturers’ Association
Foy Rally
Peoria
Otto Kriegshauser
Ohio Street
Frank Herne
North Seventh Street
Blessing Hospital
Local Herald Reports Mrs Klemmer’s Death and Family Details
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Klemmer after a paralytic stroke and long illness, detailing her husband, children Erma and Mrs. Charles Kriegshauser, and other relatives. It mentions a recent visit with her daughter, a card game with kin, and references to family members and church ties.
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Julius Oe
Kentucky
Roy
Klemme
Newton
Little
Erma
Charles Kriegshauser
Stlede
Nile
Riemmé
Minchie Soar
Gra Hauser
Em. Star
St. Peter's EA
Lima couple wed as Miss Lucy Lucille McLaughlin marries
The ceremony yesterday noon at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank McNay on North Seventh street united Miss Lucy Lucille McLaughlin and John L Ensminger in marriage. Rev Howard O Rocks pastor of the Christian church at Lima performed the rites. The couple will reside in Decatur where the groom teaches in the schools. The bride is daughter of Mrs D C McLaughlin of Lima.
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Frank McNay
Seventh _ street
Lucy
Lucille McLaughlin
John
L . Ensminger
Lima
Howard O. Rocks
St Paul Steamer Says Final Trip Of The Season
The Streckful steamer St Paul departed from the local port yesterday for its last trip of the season between St Louis and St Paul. The vessel carried a large passenger list and is expected to make one of its best trips of the season along the river.
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St. Paul
St. Louis
Automobile Owners Ad Promises Exclusive Territory
A fragmentary Quincy advertisement urges readers to visit 613 Street to view a device claimed to help make money. It promises exclusive territory to agents and claims a hustler can earn 10 to 25 dollars daily. John D. Jackson is named as General Agent.
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Quincy
John D. Jackson
Do you want to work for the other man all your life
An advertisement urges readers to change jobs and join a live business demo at 613 Hampshire Street. It promises a nationwide opportunity for auto owners and seeks agents in every city and town. John D. Jackson is named as general agent.
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Hampshire
United States
U.S
John D. Jackson
Own your own business and be your own boss
Advertises an opportunity to own a business and quit being bossed, inviting readers to 613 Hampshire Street to see selling auto owners and notes the automobile business is thriving. Mentions John D. Jackson as general agent and emphasizes looking into opportunities. Also lists classified items including boarding quiet places, piano rentals, and piano moving services with contact details.
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Hampshire Street
Auto
John’ D. Jackson
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