Perry Reports On Recent Chamber Activities
Secretary C. F. Perry outlined October and November actions of the Chamber committees. Topics included the Adams county road round up, highway and bridge issues from West Quincy to Taylora, efforts to attract a substitute road for branch lines, and plans for improving local infrastructure and publicity for Quincy. Also noted were river barge line discussions, ongoing literature updates, and requests from the Nation's Business for Quincy photographs.
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C. F. Perry
Chamber of Commerce
Waineydal Creek
Melrose
Pall Creek
Adams County
West Quincy
Tay- Tor
Quincey
U., Bo & ©. Pane Road Company
Quincy
Cehaneing
Desare
X- Triers
Haries
J. W. Cooper
St. Paul
St. Raul
Minneapolis
Mississippi River
Middle West
Mississippi
Brent
Coopers
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Oklahoma
Taylor Road
Toopahpe Ifalteay Ue
Orpheum Weekend Bill Features Slacker Sally and Vaudeville Acts
The Orpheum presents Sally the show-girl with slack wire, Mr. La Vine’s Rube act, Billy Robinson with songs and imitations, William O Claire and the four Shamrock girls, and the Belmont Lewis acts plus the Advaits jugglers. An upside down violin solo closes the program, praised by the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Mr. LaVine
Orpheum
Sawdust Arena
Missouri
Billy Robinson
Billy
William O'Claire
Killarney
Roger Brothers
Ireland
Old Erin
Ecolleens
Lewis
Belmont
Ely's Cream Balm Advertisement Headline
An advertisement promises instant relief from head cold and catarrh by applying Ely's Cream Balm into the nostrils. It claims the antiseptic cream soothes swollen membranes, clears the nose and head, and ends headaches and breath struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Drink Hot Water For A Rosy Complexion
An Adv promotes daily hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal sanitation improves skin clarity and overall health within one or two weeks, comparing internal cleansing to soap and water for the skin. The piece emphasizes internal purification over external cleanliness and urges readers to try the phosphate mix.
Bowling match sparks three straight by Trades and Labor alliance
The Trades and Labor assembly swept Bartenders' union No. 153 in a Labor Temple bowling contest on Thursday. Thomas Gillespie topped the night with 229, while Mehrmann led averages at 177 as upcoming matches between L. T. A. and Beer Bottlers loom. Scores listed follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Bartenders’ Union
Labor Temple
Thomas Gillespie
Mehrmann
Wegez
Mehrman
Kruhl Auene Ee
Local Personal Notices From Quincy Area
The column lists residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Paul Schroeder and daughter Marguerite of Chicago visiting Mrs L C Schroeder, 15038 North Fourth Street. Ita St Marys hospital patient John Binkert recovered from two operations then home. Miss Fannie Reidy, daughter of Mrs Mary Reidy, 300 Chestnut Street, underwent Seattle surgery and is recovering well. Neff Wells of Kokomo, Indiana visited his ailing father H G Wells, with Ralph Wells expected from Boston. Mrs James Downing of Camp Point visited Quincy. L H Wolfe was in St Louis on business. Father Hezinger of Ewing was in Quincy. Amos Coffman of Mt Sterling shopped in Quincy Thursday afternoon. Roy Hockensmith, formerly Gem City Business College student, secured a stenographer job at Burlington Hospital in Quincy. Mr and Mrs Oral Mullen of Chillicothe visited Mr Mullen’s parents, Arney and wife. Miss Hazel Farnalt visiting Grace Johnson went to Clayton. Miss Hazel Orton hosted Farnalt and son at supper. Florence Mackintosh of Chambersburg staying with Dr Davis in Miss Shankland’s absence. Emmet Ewing of Galesburg spent Monday and Tuesday with daughter Elma Ewing.
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Paul Schroeder
Marguerite
Chicago
Schroeder
L. C. Schroeder
North Fourth Street
John Binkert
St. Mary's Hospital
Fannie Reidy
Mary Reidy
Chestnut Street
Seattle
Neff Wells
Kokomo
Ind
H. G. Wells
Ralph Wells
Boston
James Downing
Camp Paint
Quincy
L. H. Wolfe
St. Louis
Father Hezinger
Ewing
Amos Co
Oral Mullen
Chillicothe
Mr. Mullen
Arney Mullen
Hazel Farnalt
Grace Johnson
Clayton
Hazel Orton
Miss Farnalt
Miss Johnson
Florence Mackintosh
Chambersburg
Davis
Shankland
Emmet Ewing
Galesburg
Elma Ewing
Timewell
R. J. Osborne
Annis
Jim Lucas
Keltha
Selna
Kas
Pattie Hendricks
Ruby Lucas
Bloomington
Claude Briggs
Allen Dunbar
Meredonia
Walter Williamson
Blanche Shankland
Missing Rivermen Found in Arkansas
Rudolph Senn and Orin Zebelt of St Louis reported missing after an explosion of a launch they were traveling on the Mississippi toward New Orleans have arrived in Helena. They say the launch did not burn as reported and their companion Herman Lehr is hospitalized with burns suffered on shore.
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Arkansas
Helena
Ark
Rudolph Senn
Orin Zebelt
St. Louis
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Herman Lehr
Local Social Notes and Visits Highlight Week
Timewell III and family visited relatives in the area. Mrs Susie Scroggin hosted a Baptist supper and bazar is planned for December 9. Several residents traveled, hosted guests, or planned trips to Quincy Blooming ton and Mere donia.
Harmony school house fund and Rebekah lodge sale noted
In Denver Illinois a pie and box supper at Harmony school house netted 20 for library purposes. The Thelma Rebekah lodge 670 sale also succeeded. Program items included two readings Neighbors and When WH Nam Rode the Goat, three piano duets, a vocal solo, six orchestral selections and a farce Why They Joined the Rebeckahs. The store building S and W Walton was bought by M L Garner. occupant Mr Hlouward remains. Garner had a foot infection from a shoe but recovered. Denver high school literary program entertained with a debate on direct presidential election with Loring Fullmer and Theodore Freve for affirmative.
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Harmony School House
Thelma Rebekah Lodge No
Whnam
Rebeckahs
S&s. W. Walton
M.L. Garner
Hlouward
Garner
Denver Hig School
Loring Fullmer
Theodore Freve
Sloan's Liniment for bumps and sprains ad
Sloan's Liniment is presented as a remedy for bumps bruises and sprains common to children and outdoors work. It claims quick penetration without rubbing and relief for rheumatic aches neuralgia and post cold soreness. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Stella Reed versus Vale Wright in local club contest
The affirmative won as Stella Reed and Vale Wright argued against Stella's opponent. Judges Viola James Carl Bunnell and Mattie Scott presided. The Household Science club hosted a meeting at Mrs P A Scott's home with demonstrators Mrs P A Scott and daughter. A violet basket prize went to Mrs Vernie Burner and a glass peanut stand to Mrs Evan Wiggle. Orange pudding with doughnuts and Nabiscos was served. Guests Miss Watlie Black of Time and Mrs Olivia Scott attended. Aletheas held a bazar, entertainment and supper drawing about 88 dollars, boosting treasury to 400 dollars for future building needs. The Bowen C B society contest starts January 1, lasting six weeks for limited units. efficiency chart to run three months.
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Stella Reed
Vale Wright
Viola James
Carl Bunnell
Mattie Scott
Household Science Club
P. A. Scott
Vernie Burner
Evan
Watlie Black
Olivia Scott
Aletheas
Bowen C. B Society
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Greece
Terodotus
Egypt
A.guy
Perry
Salko
Liver Tonic
Reed’s Drugstore
the Joneses
Moear
Percival
Hybrow
Joy
Robinson , Crusoe
Roy Hockensmith
Gem City Business College
Burlington
Collins Plow Co
North Sixth Street
Denver, III
California
Central Fruit Market
Sixth Ave. North
Wwe Wu Ue
Majestic
Maine St
Jonas Meyer & Co
Mackinawie
Hampshire Street
Quincy’s Gift Store
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