Prominent Quincy Resident Ben G Vasen Dies at 59
Ben G Vasen a longtime Quincy figure in insurance real estate and loans died at 9 45 am Saturday at his home 918 North Fifth street after three years of heart trouble Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the B Nai Shalom temple Burial will be in Valley of Peace cemetery He was born July 2 1857 in Philadelphia Pa and moved to Quincy at age ten He led a career in building and loan and insurance and served as secretary of multiple associations including the Building and Homestead association the People’s Saving Loan and Building association and the Building Association League of Illinois He was married twice and left four children nine other relatives and several siblings He was a president of B Nai Shalom temple and a member of several fraternal orders and was involved in founding multiple local industries
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Ben G. Vasen
Quincy
North Fifth Street
B'Nai Shalom Temple
North Ninth Street
Valley of Peace Cemetery
Thirtieth
Chestnut Streets
Mr. Vasen
Philadelphia
Hirsch & Vasen
St. Joseph
Morton & Nichols
Fifth and
Maine Streets
Maine Street
Fifth and Maine
The
Bull Bank
Quincy Building and Homestead Association
People’s Saving, Loan and Building Association
Building Association League of Sinois
Vasen
Maurice E. Vasen
Julia Eshner
Charlotta M. Deutsch
Freda ’J
Joseph M. Allen
Chicago
Maurice E
Vermont Street
George B
Beulah C
H. Archer Wilde
David
B. G. Vasen & Bro
Gustav
Kansas City
Philip
Jacob
Davenport
Nathan
Oakland
Calif
Sarah Frank
Glendale
Elks
Modern Woodmen of America
Loyal Americans
Royal Arcanum
Modern Iron Works
Sheridan Stove Manufacturing Co
Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy endorsement
New testimonial ad touts Warner's Safe Kidney and Liver Remedy as effective for kidney and liver complaints. Claims 40 years on market, no harmful ingredients, available at drugstores in 50c and 100c bottles with free sample offer from Warner's Safe Part Co Rochester NY.
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Warner
Clarenes H. White
Battle Creek
Mich
U.S. A
Safe Parti Co
Dept
Rochester
Death of G F Conway in Wynn Arkansas at 41
G F Conway formerly of Barry and later Wynn Arkansas died Friday at 41. He leaves his widow and son and two sisters Mrs Celia Burton and Miss Sarah Conway of Barry, and his father and mother. Word was received by his brother Ferrell Conway of Barry Saturday morning.
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G. F. Conway
Infant Dies After Birth at Blessing Hospital
William H. Alexander infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Alexander died at 8:45 pm Friday in Blessing hospital two days after birth. Survived by parents and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brinck. Mrs. Alexander was Helen Brinck. Burial was at St Boniface cemetery Saturday at 2 pm.
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William H
Mark Alexander
Blessing Hospital
W. LI. Alexander
Henry Brinck
Alexander
Helen Brinck
Wurial
St. Boniface
Funeral services for Mrs Wilhelmina Schelp at home
Funeral services for Mrs Wilhelmina Schelp will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs Edward Reng. The proceedings follow her death and are conducted in the family residence with relatives in attendance.
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Wilhelmina Schelp
Edward Reng
Burial at Woodland cemetery follows St Peters service
Storff at 934 South Twelfth street was held at 2:30 o'clock in St Peters Evangelical church. Burial will take place in Woodland cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
William J Sullivan funeral services announced
Funeral services for William J Sullivan will be held at 8 o'clock Monday morning at the family home 614 Sycamore Street and at 9 o'clock at St Rose of Lima church Burial will take place in St Peter's cemetery.
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William J. Sullivan
Sycamore Street
St. Rose of Lima Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
Funeral services for Arthur Nichols farmer Mendon area
Arthur Nichols a farmer near Mendon died Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held at his home at 10 o clock Tuesday morning with burial in Mendon cemetery.
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Arthur Nichols
Mendon
Mendon Cemetery
Levi McCarl Funeral Services Set At Home
Levi McCarl died Friday morning at his home six miles northwest of Berry. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 o clock this morning in the home by Rev. W M Haley. Burial will be in Park Lawn cemetery.
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Levi McCari
Levi McCarl
Berry
W. M. Haley
Park Lawn
Funeral of Mrs Rachel Robinson at Bethel A M E Church
The funeral of Mrs. Rachel Robinson colored was held at 2:00 Saturday afternoon in Bethel A M E Church Ninth and Oak. Burial followed in Greenmount Cemetery.
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Rachel Robinson
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Ninth and Oak
Greenmount Cemetery
Do Not Send Tinsel or Mica Post Cards
Post office officials require tinsel or mica ornamented cards to be enclosed in a sealed envelope with a two cent stamp. John Carroll, assistant postmaster, says 500 such cards arrived recently and holiday volumes will rise into the thousands as Christmas approaches.
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John Carroll
Two Die As Plant Explosion Destroys Press Building
Two men were killed when an explosion wrecked the Egyptian Powder company press building six miles from Marion. Oscar Kelly was blown 70 feet and Harry Willard 300 feet. The blast damaged Marion and Johnson City. cause unknown.
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Murphysboro
Egyptian Powder Company
Marion Ili
Marion
Johnson City
Oscar Kelly
Harry Willard
Former Joliet Mayor John D Page Dies at 79
John D Page former Joliet mayor died at his home Saturday at age 79 He served as fire marshal and police chief and held office continuously since 1877 The city records honor his long public service with multiple roles in local government
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Joliet
Ill
John D. Page
Page
Clear Bad Skin From Within with Dr King’s Pills
Pimples and muddy complexions blamed on impurities in the blood. Dr King’s New Life Pills cleanse the system with a mild laxative and brighten the eye. A full non griping bowel movement comes after a dose the night before. At your druggist 25c.
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Dr. King
Furniture prices rise with overall goods inflation
Prices for furniture have climbed along with other merchandise though public awareness lags. Manufacturers warn that securing carpets, rugs, and linoleum is becoming difficult due to supply cuts in imported wool dyes and backing materials, with burlap sourcing from Scotland affected by wartime disruptions.
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Scotland
Embargo Lifted on Livestock Shipments from KC Stock Yards
A Washington order lifted the embargo on shipments of livestock from the Kansas City stock yards due to suspected foot and mouth disease cases. The action was received in Kansas City on Saturday.
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Kansas City
Washington
Shortage Not Causing High Prices Says Panel
Chicago December reports from the state public utilities commission indicate no shortage in cold storage for produce butter and eggs, despite high prices. Chairman Wm. L. O'Connell has filed the findings with the U.S. district attorney for potential grand jury use, noting supplies were only slightly below last year and not enough to drive significant price changes.
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Chicago
State Public Utilities Commission
Wm. L. O'Connell
U.S
Peoria Conservatory Fire Threatened After Store Blaze
A noon Saturday fire in Peoria destroyed the grocery store of T. J. Duane and endangered the Peoria Conservatory of Music on the building’s upper floors. Mice gnawing matches near oil cans reportedly sparked the blaze, threatening the music school.
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Peoria
T. J. Duane
Peoria Conservatory of Music
Conservatory Fire Causes $7000 Loss to Instruments
A blaze damaged a conservatory with several thousand dollars of instruments spared from major harm. The total loss is estimated at seven thousand dollars.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Remedy
Old time ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the people's medicine for scrofula catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia loss of appetite fatigue and debility. It claims forty years of testing and urges readers to get it today.
Rockers Offer Special Xmas Upholstery Price
Rockers advertise cut genuine tapestry upholstery with a special Christmas price of 12 dollars 75 cents. The ad highlights reduced costs for fabric and chair coverings.
Cabinet Offer Promises Savings on Purchases
Readers are urged to visit for a Cabinet deal promising 20 to 33 percent off purchases. The message touts immediate savings and a pleasing experience.
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Valen
Julius Jonas & Co
Building and Loan Association
Self
Illinois State Bank of
Hampshire Sts
Peoria Conservatory
Salko
Reed’s
Morris
Hastings
Scovill
Ike
Jardiniere
Mission
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