Sinking of the Ancona fuels US war packet notes
The United States seeks a prompt reply from Austria Hungary over the sinking of the Ancona. The note argues the commander may have acted under misapprehension of orders and questions whether a warning shot and time to evacuate were provided. Italian and Austrian accounts differ on shelling and life boat safety with American casualties still not fully confirmed.
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State Department
Austria-Hungary
Ancona
United States
Cecil Griel
New York
Local Pick Ups and Holiday Notices in Town
Raymond Stineler of 61734 South Sixth is seriously ill with pneumonia after weeks at home. Halbach-Schroeder Co. promotes Oriental rug collections as Christmas gifts with values at $25 and $35. St. John's Lutheran Sewing circle held an all day session to fill Christmas orders. The Y M C A Maroons had a basketball practice and upcoming out of town games are listed. A new sidewalk on York Street between Eighth and Ninth nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Stineler
South Sixth
Stineler
Morris Shoe Factory
Halbach-Schroeder Co
St. John’s Lutheran Evangelical Church
Y. M. C. A. Maroons
Mif
Maltbach-Schroeder Co
Mayor cites bum sewer work in Third and Cedar case
Mayor Abbott stated the city found multiple examples of poor sewer construction after an investigation by the board of public works into the Third and Cedar streets sewer. A three foot outlet into a two foot line caused washouts during heavy rains, with catch basins connected to sanitary sewers backing up cellars. The board will report findings and cost estimates at the next city council meeting.
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Abbott
Board of Public Works
Third
Cedar Streets
Board’ of Public Works
Pi Jota Kappa Club III Meeting Adopts Constitution
A special Pi Tota Kappa club meeting approved a constitution and by laws. The executive and commissary departments formed the lawmaking committee with voting and acceptance rules, members must be over 16. Prof Zenz L Smith leads Sunday Y M C A discussions 5 to 6. Members will wear gold club pins and a basketball team is planned. Plans address the Boy's Problem raised by K A Shumaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pi Tota Kappa Club
Zenz L. Smith
K. ‘A. Shumaker
Election of officers for Col W W Berry Circle 30
The Col W W Berry circle No 30 held its officer election for 1916 on Wednesday afternoon. Elected were President Elizabeth Lindsey senior vice president Lillian Squires junior vice president Precilla Robertson treasurer Pahnic E Blatter secretary Mary Nelsch chaplain Norisa Wilson conductor Mary Josen guard Mary Coul ey assistant guard Ophelia Adams and Louisa Bowen. Delegates named Mollie Roten Emma Arrowsmith first and second alternates Louisa Bowen and Norrisa Wilson.
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W. W. Berry
Circle No. 30
Elizabeth Lindsey
Lillian Squires
Precilla Robertson
Pahnic E. Blatter
Mary Nelsch
Emma Arrowsmith
Louisa Bowen
Norrisa Wilson
Mollie Roten
Ladies Sewing Circle to Host Church Entertainment
The Union Baptist church at Tenth and Chestnut hosts an entertainment tonight featuring a literary program. Mrs. Laura Brown chairs the circle, with Rev. W M Bates serving as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Sewing Circle
Union Baptist Church
Tenth and
Chestnut Streets
Laura Brown
W. M. Bates
Local Temperature Readings From Yesterday
Local temperatures ranged from 26 at 7 am to 350 at noon and 45 at 3 pm with 7.6 at midnight. The reading shows a rise of 0.1 degree, pulse noted.
Wreck Delays Freight Trains West of Tolona
A westbound freight from Quincy derailed four empty cattle cars near Tolona Missouri causing track damage and hours of delay. Trains from Quincy and Milan redirected passengers and baggage back to their starting points. Ferdinand Hauff was among Quincy travelers.
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Quincy
Milan
Tolona
O. K
Lewis County
Ferdinand Hauff
Monroe City Man Wenzel Fisher Dies After Fall
Wenzel Fisher of Monroe City died from injuries sustained in a fall last week. His body will be sent to Macon for burial after being at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Hannibal where he died at 8 p.m. He leaves one son three stepsons and two stepdaughters. Fisher was well known in Monroe City where he had lived many years.
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Hannibal
Wenzel Fisher
Monroe City
Macon
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Second Annual Marion County Round Up at Palmyra
J F Gilmer, county farm agent, visits Hannibal to promote the second annual Marion county round up in Palmyra December 16 18. Sponsored by Marion County Farm Bureau county court University of Missouri and the United States department of agriculture cooperating. A strong program includes Sixth Annual Corn Show Junior Poultry Show Home Products Show Boys and Girls Stock Judging Contest Inter High School Stock Judging Contest Farmers Judging Contest and a general live stock display with lectures and demonstrations. J W Head is president A J Bleigh vice president and A White Jr secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Courier Post
J. F. Gilmer
Hannibal
Marion County
Palmyra
Marion County Farm Bureau
County Court of
University of Missouri
United States Department of Agriculture Co-Operating
J. W. Head
A. J. ‘Bleigh
A. White, Jr
Knights of Pythias Lodge I Elects Officers
Preux Chavelier lodge No 18 Knights of Pythias held a regular session at 514 16 Jersey street. August N Wehmeyer reported on the Springfield state meeting. Officers elected include F A Stehman c c J Bush v c A R Bush prelate W L Drescher W M W T Metzger k of r and s D A Wheeler m of f FE T Rice m of ex Albert Fults m ef a Charles Zimmerman i gi HH L Green e g R E Weeks treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chavelier Lodge
Knights of, Pythias Lodge
Jersey Street
N. Wehmeyer
Springfield
F. A. Stehman
C. c
A. R. Bush
Gun and Axe Accident Wounds Versailles Man
William Price of Versailles was seriously wounded when a gun near an axe discharged as he tossed brush near Versailles. The shot hit his right shoulder. He was sent by wagon to Quincy for treatment after Dr. Otis Johnston treated him at home. Price, 35, a prominent hunter, was clearing underbrush with his axe when a log fragment fell onto the gun, triggering the discharge.
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William Price
Versailles
Wilson
Price
Quincy
Wabash
Otis Johnston
Mr. Price
Mr. Riley
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Elect Officers
Officers were elected at the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows meeting. Noble grand Claude Washington, vice grand Ollie Johnson, chaplain Frank Gates, treasurer Ed Duncan, advocate F H Young, financial secretary Henry Harris, recording secretary R A Roberts, outer guard Edgar Harris, noble father Albert Berry, past noble father Charles Johnson. Installation set for the second Wednesday in January. enrollment plan by Illinois grand lodge will be explained two weeks hence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Noble
Claude
Washington
Ollie Johnson
Frank Gates
Ed. Duncan
F.H. Young
Henry Harris
R.A. Roberts
Edgar Harris
Albert Berry
Charles Johnson
Grand Lodge of Illinois
Consolidated High School Plan Expands in Marion County
Marion County moves toward establishing three consolidated high schools in Emerson Philadelphia and Bethel with five rural districts merging each center. If bonds pass and elections occur next year the programs would open next fall under W M Oakerson and H A Gass with Miss Frankie Connell coordinating petitions and visits across Palmyra Emerson and Benbow.
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Marion County
Emerson
Philadelphia
Bethel
W. M. Oakerson
H. A.gass
Frankie Connell
Marion
Missouri
Vessel's Crew Saved After Shipping Incident
London report states eleven officers and 27 men of the British steamer Helmsmuir were saved after a naval incident. The Italian steamer Dimis and the Italian bark Pietro Lofaro were sunk in the same event.
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London
Helmsmuir
Dimis
Pietro Lofaro
Riot of Fun with Good Common Sense at Salem church
A Salem minstrel show staged by local talent at the Salem Evangelical church hall drew a packed audience and high praise for music and acts. The program featured a two part lineup with a large cast, a full orchestra, and a comedy Farce The Black Breach of Promise Case. The show repeats that evening at the same hour with expectations of another sold out hall.
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Salem
Salem Evangelical Church Hall
Church
Tambos
Elmer H
Meyer
George R. Bush
Edward Edward F. Bartelt
Lawrence ‘J. Mester
Fred C.neumann
August Goeppner
John Schlinkmann
Henry Garretts
Oscar — ’ Dingersen
Frank Nolkemper
Barry Gille
Louis Peuster
Henry Raukohl
William Koenig
William Apenbrink
The
Salem — Orchestra
Lawrence Mester
Babe
Edward Bartele
Elmer Meyer
Allen
Messrs
Clarence Loehr
Fred Neumann
Wm. Koenig
Apenbrink
Massa
van. Apenbrink
Pleasant Whist and Dance in Ertel Hall Hampshire Street
The Capsriage and Wagonmakers Benevolent association hosted the first of a series of whists and dances in Ertel Hall Hampshire Street last evening. Forty tables of whist on the third floor and dancing on the fourth with Fuelbier orchestra. Prize winners named and committee listed. next event planned for mid January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capsriage and Wagonmakers’ Benevolent Association
Ertel Hall
Hampshire Street
Fuelbier
George Schriber
Barney Kuepper
George Montag
Chris ‘Wembhoener
George H. Pauk
H- J. Gelling
George Schrieber
George Geiger
George Heckenkamp
Bazaar Draws Large Crowd at Lutheran Memorial Church
A two day bazaar at Luther Memorial Church parlor drew strong attendance with eight booths run by church societies. Performances included piano and violin duets by Selma and Florence Behrensmeyer, recitations by Lohr sisters, Edith Habbe, Isabelle Ebert, and others, plus vocal duets and readings. The event showcased Monday through Saturday booths, with activities from Mission Band to Dorcas Guild and Christian Endeavor, and continues this afternoon with a youth entertainment slated for tonight.
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Luther “Memorial Church
Selma
Plorence Behrensmeyer
Wilma
Lillian’ Lohr
God’s
Edith Habbe
Isabelle Ebert
Wilma Schwindler
Ruth Behrensmeyer
Grace Heidbroder
Ethel Venvertloh
John and
George Grimmer
Dorcas Guild
Christian” Endeavor Society
Missionary Society
Men’s Brotherhood
Bezaar
Johnson Speaks at Camp Fire Club Meeting
G W Johnson assistant physical director spoke to Camp Fire Club members at the YMCA about his experiences at Lake Geneva last summer. He described a YMCA official camp and the program to aid their work. The talk held rapt attention from all the boys.
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Johnson
Camp Fire Club
G. W. Johnson
Lake Geneva
Moose Circle Holds Afternoon Whist and Evening Dance
The Ladies Moose Circle in Maine Street hosted a day of whist with 16 tables and prizes for Mrs. Frank Ringstorff, Mrs. William Fees, and Mrs. H. J. Thies. An evening dance followed with 25 tables, prizes for Mrs. James Burner, Mrs. Elizabeth Jelsing, Mrs. William Fees, Albert Lutenberg, Thomas Ryan, and Frank Ringstorff. Music by the Moose orchestra. committee chaired by Meg dames Henry Kaelber.
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Moose Circle
Moose Hall
Maine Street
Frank Ringstorff
William’ Fees
H. J. Thies
James Burner
Elizabeth Jelsing
William Fees
Albert Lutenberg
Thomas Ryan
Moose Orchestra
Megdames Henry _Kaelber
Walster
Williams
Ben Clow
Fred Becker
William Lieshelm
Tony Sibbing
Geo
Schubert
Harry. Emmerson
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey touted for colds
An old notice urges attention to throat and chest colds warning of serious trouble without early care. Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey is claimed to loosen phlegm and destroy germs, with pine as antiseptic and honey as soothing, sold by druggists at 25 cents.
Funeral services for Charles B. Cramer at Wheeler Residence
Funeral services for the late Charles B. Cramer of 12017 South Third Street will be held Friday December 10 at 2 30 PM from the Wheeler Residence 1103 Maine Street. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Friends are invited.
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Charles B. “Cramer
South Third Street
Maine Street
Woodland Cemetery
For rent two room flat on second floor with bath
Advert reads a furnished second floor flat with four elegant rooms and bath. It notes access to postal telegraph office water and electric light and provides a contact phone number 2112 et 15 for inquiries.
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Postal Telegraph Office
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BOARD
Pi Jota Kappa Club
WW. Berry
U.K
Sgene
K. OF P
Lodge I
Gun
Axe
Grand United Order
ODD Fellows Elect
Sampete
Cathedral
St. John's Cathedral
St. Andrew's Brotherhood
D. C. Cone
St. John’s Guild
St. Katherine's Guild
St. Mary's Guild
Altar
Women’s Auxiliary
Alber
N. Hastings
Frank H. Whitney
Salem Minstrels
August Mohrmann
Snowball
George Bush
Brase
Josephus
Edward Bartelt
Peter Periwinkle
Harry Gillecker
Oscar Dingersen
Seraphina Sugarplim
John Schliniumann
Fred Neuwmann
Goeppner
Wagonmakers’ Benevolent Association
Ideal - Chicken Farm
Nile School
Hard Road
W. T. Courtney
Labold Veile
Broadway
Iban
Cruttenden
Blackstone Bldg
East End
Hampshire St. Sue Door
Old Location
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
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