Claxton Arrives as Adams County High Schools Recognized
United States Commissioner of Education P C Claxton arrived in the city to address Adams County Teachers Association sessions on democracy in education and reorganization of twelve years of schooling He will lecture today and is joined by J Hanna Springfield head of the state schools office The state recognizes Adams County high schools for four year tuition and funding with Quincy Golden Camp Point Payson Clayton earning four year status and Loraine Coatsburg two or three year designations
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Adams County
State of
Illinois
J. Hanna
Springfield
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.C. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Adams County, Teachers’ Association
Claxton
J. H. Steiner
Association
Hanna
Quincy
Golden
Camp Point
Payson
Clayton
Loraine
Coatsburg
Adams
Galesburg
John Steiner
Tach ‘Minder
Circus show disputed rumor reaches Macomb
A circulating rumor claimed the Barnum and Bailey circus would skip Macomb on Friday this week due to hoof and mouth disease in McDonough County. The Macomb papers did not confirm the change and the state board had not yet acted. An advance man said the circus sent cloven-footed animals in the menagerie under orders from the board.
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Barnum ‘and Bailey Circus
Macomb
Wives and Wine Dominate Diplomatic Dinner Debate
Mrs. Robert Lansing declared grape juice will not be forced on diplomats at banquets hosted by the secretary of state. Secretary Bryan introduced the beverage to diplomatic etiquette, but Mrs. Lansing says diplomats may drink it if they choose. She, a Washington society figure and Foster’s daughter, notes the change ends the era of grape juice at formal events.
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Nebraska
Robert Lansing
Lansing
Dr. Cardoza
Brazil
Mexico
Washington
Bryan
John W. Foster
Harrison
Dodger IV Motor Boat Destroyed by Fire on Mississippi
The Dodger IV, a premier fast motor craft of the upper Mississippi, was destroyed by an explosion and fire in Quincy bay late last night. Owners William Evers and Clifford Padgett escaped by jumping overboard as gasoline tanks ignited, with Padgett sustaining arm burns and Evers uninjured. The hull burned to the water’s edge, the engine damaged beyond repair, and insurance was nominal. The boat, famed for 25 to 30 mph speed and 105 horsepower, had competed in Hannibal races and was a noted regional standout.
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Mississippi
Quincy
William Evers
Clifford Pedgett
Evers
Padgett
Elm Street
Ever
Mississippi Valley
Hannibal
Jury finds Mrs Marshall death self-inflicted
Coroner Me J Haley summoned yesterday afternoon to inquire into the death of Mrs Mary Marshall wife of Hy FY Marshall of Camp Point township. Verdict: death from self-inflicted wound to the throat with a razor. Husband principal witness said he found her near death about 4 o'clock yesterday morning after calling doctor Tripp and visiting Dr Center. She feared his absence and took her own life after 18 years of marriage they had no children. Coroner Haley took charge of the blood-stained razor.
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J. Haley
Mary. Marshall
Camp - Point
Tripp
Lizzie Marshall
Br. C. D
Po West
Haley
Street car conductor injured in fall on Broadway
Street railway company employee McAnarney fell from a moving street car on Broadway between Ninth and Tenth streets around six last evening, striking his head on the brick pavement and losing consciousness. He was taken to St Marys hospital by Dr John A Koch, and remained unconscious overnight. McAnarney, new on the job, lives at 1724 Oak Street.
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Broadway
McAnarney
St. Mary's Hospital
John. A. Koch
Mr. McAnarney
Oak - Street
J. EB. McAnarney
Quarantine Eases in McDonough County Circus Appearance
Dispatches report McDonough county quarantine improving and suggest no objection to the circus appearance there. The note mentions winter quarters and expectations of trouble-free showings in the region.
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McDonough County
McDonoug County
Pinkham estate leases Maine Street property for Bennett Machine Co garage
Acting for the Pinkham estate, Thomas E. Thompson closed a lease yesterday morning with Bennett Machine Co at 318 Hampshire Street. The agreement grants use of the north side property on Maine Street between Third and Fourth as a garage.
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Thomas E. Thompson
Pinkham
Bennett Machine Co
Hampshire
Maine Street
Great Old Remedy for Shia Diseases
An alarmingly confident claim promotes a vegetable blood purifier, 5.8.8, as a cure for skin diseases like Scrofula and eczema. It denies external causes, urges pure blood treatment, and directs readers to obtain the product from a druggist or write to S. S. Go in Atlanta, Ga for advice.
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Atlanta
Death of Mrs J P Appel at 701 South Thirteenth
Mrs Johanna Sperkhart Appel, wife of J P Appel sporting editor of The Herald, died at home at 8 12 pm aged 35 years 11 months 5 days. Born Sept 5 1879 in Fall Creek township she lived in the state all her life leaving two daughters Trina and Esther and five brothers Henry Frank John Fred George. She was a member of Salem Evangelical church.
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J. P. Appel
South Thirteenth Street
Fall Creek Township
Johanna Marpar Sperkhart
F J. P. Appel
the Herald
Fred Speckhart
North Twelfth Street
Trina
Esther
Henry J
Frank
Riverside
John
LaGrande
Ore
Fred
Payson
George
Fall Creek
Salem Evangelical Church
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted For Sores and Infections
An old advertisement warns that ordinary cuts and scratches can become dangerous if ignored andoint portrays Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a protective heal for skin ailments. It claims antiseptic properties, infection prevention, and usefulness for pimples eczema and other blemishes. A 2-ounce box is offered for 25 cents at druggists.
Local Prospectors Near Hatch Bros Lease Hit 150 Feet
John Sliney of Weber and Sliney reports drilling on the Hatch Bros lease in the Colmar Oil Field at 150 feet. Oil sand expected to be struck by Wednesday. Blue Ribbon supporters praise Brown the oil locator who found three wells on the Elting lease nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sliney
Weber
Hatch Bros
Quincy
Quincy's Pulse Clerks Enjoy Sunset Steamer Event
The local retail clerks union held a sun set excursion on the steamer W. W. despite cool weather. Many were undecided to go, but those aboard reported a pleasant time and good crowd. Miss Sanderson hosted a party in honor of her cousin Neil Sanderson at 70614 State Street, with refreshments and praise for the young hostess.
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Union of
W. W
Miss Sanderson
Neil Sanderson
Florence Sanderson
State Street
Junior C E Members Enjoy Afternoon at South Park
Mr William V. Martin entertained the Junior C. E. society of the Presbyterian church at South Park yesterday afternoon. The event provided a pleasant afternoon and the group featured Mrs. Martin as state junior superintendent.
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Junior C. E
William V. Martin
Junior C. E. Society
Presbyteriany Church
South Park
Martin
Resumption of CEB Society Meetings in September
The monthly meetings of the CEB society will resume in September with the first gathering at the Presbyterian church. Reports on the recent Chicago convention will be presented, with members dressed as leading characters to depict speakers' messages for those unable to attend.
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C. BE
CEB. Society
Presbyterian Church
Chicago
Royal Oil and Gas Company Organized in Quincy
The Royal Oil and Gas Company organized by Quincy men for oil and gas field development. Officers elected at Hotel Quincy: W. J. Duker president, William Boruff vice president, G. W. Urban treasurer, Leo O'Donnell secretary. Incorporation papers filed with $25,000 capital. headquarters at Hotel Quincy.
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Royal Oil and Gas Company
Coun Sei
Quincy
Direetors
WV. J. Duker
William Boruff
G. v A. Urban
Leo O'Donnell
Buffington
G. W. Urban
W. Ruff
C.H. Adelpohl
WW. T. Duker
A. R. Dick
A. Heisler
S. Graham
Local Cyclists Anticipate 300 Mile Chicago Speed Race
Enthusiasm grows as Chicago hosts a 300 mile motorcycle championship at a new two mile wooden track. Experts expect a record drop, citing Bob Perry’s 6:05 ten mile pace and Carl Futterer’s praise of Parkhurst. Quincy riders including Harrison Becks Gordon Futterer and Fruhe join Monroe City native Anderson traveling to the Windy City.
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Chicago
Bob Perry
Tacoma
Wash
Carl
Futterer
Etter
Parkhurst
Ountry
Quincy
Bert Harrison
Joe Becks
Marshall Gordon
Marcellus Futterer
Howard Fruhe
Louis Anderson
Monroe
Windy City
Funeral for Mrs Wilhelmina Klemme Set for Wednesday
The funeral for the late Mrs Wilhelmina Klemme will be held Wednesday at 2:30 PM from the residence 1503 Kentucky Street and at 3 PM from St Peter's Evangelical church. Burial follows at Woodland cemetery. Friends may view the remains at the residence from 3:30 PM Tuesday until the service.
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Wilhelmina Klemme
Kentucky Street
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Woodland Cemetery
Liberty Bee Editor W A Robinson Seen In City
W A Robinson editor of the Liberty Bee was in the city yesterday on business.
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W.A. Robinson
Liberty Bee
Tezaa Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An old advertisement claims Tezaa Wonder treats kidney and bladder troubles, rheumatism, and back pain for both sexes and children. It offers mail orders with testimonials and lists Dr J W Hall in Missouri as the distributor, urging readers to send for a sample.
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Thiee
J. W. Hall
Lule
Driggiate
Robbery at Gem City Pool Room on Hampshire Street
Police report a burglary at the Gem City Pool Room owned by Capt. A. H. Pennoyer on Hampshire Street between Sixth and Seventh. Missing items include a manicure set an open face gold watch and a cigarette cage. Certificates for farm names arrive as final step in naming farms with Buffington distributing.
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Pook
Gem City Pool
A. H. Pennoyer
Hampshire Street
James’ Buffington
Death of Mrs Christina Merten at 650 Payson Avenue
Mrs Christina Merten a respected South Side resident died at her home 650 Payson avenue yesterday afternoon at 12 35 due to a stroke of paralysis suffered the previous morning. Born in Herford Germany in 1832 she was 83. She came to the United States at age 12 and spent most of her life in Quincy. She belonged to Salem Evangelical church and led in the Ladies Aid society. Widow of Herman Merten a prominent lumber dealer. Surviving relatives are two brothers Louis Nieloy of Quincy and John Nieloy of Columbus.
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Christina Merten
South Side
Payson Avenue
Ladies Aid Society
Herman Merten
Louis Nieloy
Quincy
John Nieloy
Columbus
Davenport Editor Visits
Ralph W. Cram editor of the Davenport Democrat visited Quincy yesterday for a few hours with his son Edward. They traveled from Keokuk by steamer and returned in the afternoon after a pleasant tour of the city guided by Chamber of Commerce secretary Perry.
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Davenport
Quincy
Ralph W. Cram
Drainage Hearing Postponed in Indian Grave District Case
Hearing in the Indian Grave Drainage District versus Alexander Bradford for land condemnation was postponed after jurors were disqualified. Court gave Govert Lancaster until September 10 to file objections. Selected jurors for September 20 include Samuel Moore S A Dolbert George Genenbacher L E Randall Wilbur Myers H K Francis John Willard William Baker Lewis Nicolai Ss O Slade Charles Henry Feary Beckmeyer.
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Alexander ‘Bradford
Govert & Lancaster
Samuel Moore
S. A. Dolbert
George. Genenbacher
L. E. Randall
Wilbur Myers
H. K. Francis
John Willard
William Baker
Lewis Nicolai
Ss. O. Slade
Charles’ Henry
Feary Beckmeyer
Wanted Young Man at Quincy Theater Job Vacancy
Wanted a young man at the Quincy theater must be over sixteen years with good references. Call mornings for details.
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Quincy Theater
For Sale Microscope and pathology slides
For sale a high power microscope with oil immersion three objectives Abbe condenser bell jar and 800 pathology slides. Price fifty dollars. Castle and Lavoie located at 305 Majestic Blog.
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Castle & Lavoie
Majestic Blog
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J. 3. Steiner
Wars Ewing
Secretary of State
Quincy Bay
Spoush
Marshall Pares
J. E. McAnarney
J. Phil Appel
LOGAL
OWL
Colmar Field
Weber & Sliney
Royal OL and Gas Company
Washington Park
Care Whig
Anais John W. Egbers
Warsaw
Big Lake, Hunting and Fishing Club
Big Lake Hunting and Pishing Club
Ngly
Ang
Highland Park
Sand
Erie Evworks
Terry . Produce and Seed Co
Hampshire St
Ances
Clare
North Sixth Street
Quincy TL
Orre
McNamara
Majestic
Ted
Conw
Lapler
Bank Bidg
Promet Printing
Particcular People
Gem City Printers
Koehler & Dye
Fifth Street
Rufe
Rupf's
Ruft Brewing Co
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