Quincy Trades and Labor Assembly Officers Nominated
The Trades and Labor Assembly in Quincy re nominated its current officers for the coming year at a large meeting. Elections are set for December 29 with new nominations possible that night. Votes were cast for state officers with several Quincy men named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple Association
Theodore Bisser
George Milbert
George Schmitt
Oscay Trine
H. H. Thesen
N King
Illinois State Federation of Labor
John Walker
John J. Tearney
Tearney
Labor Temple Fund
Bisser i
Local stores promote specials and community notices
Local ads highlight price cuts on blankets silk hose and tub silks from Meyer Wilms Halbach Schroeder and A Urban firms. Highlights report a stab le break in by thieves and health updates on Hy Wensing Ed Geschwindener and Will Garrett plus a Chester Cheerful Home basketry class and a Vermont Street Baptist church event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer- Wilms Co
Quincy Coal Company
M. FP. Carrott
Peoria
Samuel Grover
Mt. Sterling
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Hy. Wensing
St. Mary's Hospital
Aas
Fabius
Illinois
State Bank
Meyer-Wilms Co
Will Garrett
Wallace
West Va
Halbach-Schroeder. Co
Halbach- Schroeder Co
Vermont Street
Baptist Church
Women’s Guild of the Church
Foreclosure sale yields Burton lots to William Rupp
In a Master in Chancery auction led by E P Allen, William Rupp bought Burton parcels for 1045 pounds amid a William Rupp vs E E Wilcox suit. Nearby, John Spory and Miss Bertha Meyers wed in North Eighth Street, with Mollie Spory as a witness. they plan to reside at the groom's father’s home before moving to a West Point area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spory
Near West Point
Bertha. Meyers
Tioga
North Eighth Street
Mollie Spory
Near
West ‘Point
Sloan's Liniment Parade of Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain killer. It claims quick relief by applying to the skin without rubbing and cites a testimonial from Marvin H Soistar of Berkeley California about neck stiffness improving after two applications following exposure at an exposition. Prices listed 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin H. Soistar
Berkeley
Cal
Sloan
Temperature report shows mild fall overnight
Local temperatures ranged from 34 degrees at 7 am to 36 by noon and 35 at 5 pm, falling to 34 by midnight. A 0.2 inch drop in the morning suggests a light fall across the day.
Dr King's New Life Pills Promise Quick Liver Relief
A vintage ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills for torpid liver and queasy stomach. It claims the product purifies blood, cures constipation and biliousness, reduces dizziness, improves digestion, and clears the complexion. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Decatur Loses Debate in Springfield Tournament
Springfield High School defeated Decatur High School by a two to one decision in a debate on the resolution that the federal military program is inadequate to meet national needs. Bloomingon High School also participated as the opposing team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Springfield
Springfield ‘High School
Decatur High School
Bloomington High School
Kern Re-elected Head of Senate Democratic Caucus
Senator John W Kern of Indiana is re-elected to the chairmanship at the first caucus meeting. He faces upcoming battles as the senate debates key questions to a finish.
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John W Kern
Indiana
Senate
Hunters Urge Statewide Support for Organization
Mississippi Valley men push for a unified group to advance hunting interests. Advocates urge state action and backing for the proposed organization.
Hunters Nominate Officers At Meeting For Next Year
The Mississippi Valley Hunters Protective Association nominated officers for the ensuing year at a South Side Boat Club meeting and agreed to support a state wide conservation group. They favor forming the Illinois State Game League and will host the association’s first annual dance at the South Side Boat House with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Hunters’ Protective Association
South Side Boat Club
State Conservation Society
Chicago
Mississippi’ Valley -Hunters’ Protective Association
Illinois State. Game League
Robert Christ
Fred Luthin
Louis Abbott, Jr
Duke Schroer
W. E. Hartzell
Peek
F. Glass
George Batson
South Side Boat House
Art Weisenburger
George Patson
L. F.abbott
Albert Lymanstull
Villa Force Defeated Near Fronteras
Reports from Douglas Arizona say three hundred Villa soldiers were killed and a hundred captured with the remaining dispersed five miles north of Fronteras. Gen Jose Rodriguez and Gen P Elias Calles led Mexican forces in a counterattack to rescue the Carranza detachment commanded by Gen Angel Flores.
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Villa
Douglas
Ariz
Jose Rodriguez
Fronteras
P. Elias. Calles
Carranza
Angel Flores
Erie Elevator Fire Ignores Source At Anchor Docks
A fire swept the Anchor Line dock elevator in Erie Pennsylvania at 2 AM causing 40,000 bushels of wheat to burn. Fire officials feared total loss with damage near 1 million dollars as of 2 30 AM.
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Erie
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promises Cold Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for throat and chest troubles. It claims the syrup loosens phlegm and destroys germs, with soothing pine tar and honey medicinal qualities, available for 25 cents at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Fire Rips Citronelle Business District Causing $200000 Loss
Heavy fire swept Citronelle Alabama today damaging about 200000 dollars. A hotel and eight stores were burned in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citronelle
Ala
Dee
Extending Suffrage Work Plans Move at Union Convention
At the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage annual meeting in Washington an immediate westward campaign was ordered. Mrs Harriet Stanton Blatch of New York will lead the effort as the union extends its work into unorganized states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congressional Union For
West
Harriet’ Stanton Blatch
New York
Gregory named Special Counsel for FTC
Stephen F. Gregory of Chicago, former president of the American Bar Association, was retained today as special counsel for the federal trade commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasitington
Stephen 5. Gregory
Chicago
American Bar Association
Federal Trade Commission
Woman Accuses John Gessling of Assault in Local Case
A woman claims John Gessling assaulted her. Bertha Worley obtained a warrant from Justice E J Bonney, with arraignment expected today. The case follows a tangle among involved parties. The accuser is known for prior bigamy proceedings regarding Frank Wright, but the grand jury found she was unaware Wright was married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gessling
Bertha Worley
E. J. Bonney
Frank Wright
Wright
Whist and dance prizes awarded by Gem City Lodge
Eight prizes were awarded at the Whist and dance by Gem City Lodge No. 2352 Knights and Ladies of Security in Moose hall. Despite poor weather a large crowd attended with 14 whist tables and 20 games played. Women winners received ducks with Mrs McLaughlin and Mrs Hasenstab among them. men’s side winners included Tred Luhrs and Leroy McLaughlin. Consolation prizes went to Mrs Phillips More and W Hughes. The lodge meets next Tuesday in the G A R hall for three new initiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Security
Moose Hall
W. BE. McLaughlin
Mammie. Hasenstab
Fred Luhrs
Tred Luhrs
Leroy McLaughlin
L. ._Hasenstab
P. H. Phillimore
W. Hughes
G. A. R. Hall
Allies Ready 10 Retire From Serbia
Paris reports Lieutenant Colonel Leonce Rousset, La Liberte correspondent, stating allied forces likely withdraw to Grecian territory. The Balkan expedition to aid Serbia ends, with Saloniki base to guard. Withdrawal deemed forced by circumstances and should accelerate to repair initial error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Grecian
Leonce Rousset
la Liberte
Balkan
Saloniki
Brazil withdraws all wartime merchant marine aid
The Brazilian government issued a decree withdrawing all appropriations for the national merchant marine during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Rio DE Janeiro
Peace Question Proposed by Swiss Socialists
The socialist group in the Swiss national council proposes an interpellation asking if the federal council will, alone or with other governments, offer its good offices to belligerents to hasten an armistice and advance peace efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Swiss National Council
Havas
Berne
Federal Council
Arrest in San Francisco over bomb making book and counterfeiting
Secret Service agents arrested J. W. Schweitzer in a San Francisco room after finding a twenty five page typewritten bomb making instruction book and coin moulds. Schweitzer, said to have come from Baltimore seven months ago, was charged with alleged counterfeiting. The book included instructions urging readers to pass on information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
J.W. Schweitzer
Secret Service
Schweitzer
Baltimore
Continuance in Bank Case for Wartenhower and Hillamand
Ottawa Illinois December 10 The trial of John E Wartenhower president and George D Hillamand cashier charged with wrecking the Exchange Bank of Tonica Illinois was continued until January 18 due to illness of an attorney in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ill
John E. Wartenhower
George D. Hillamand
Exchange Bank of Tonica
Senate proposes inquiry into bomb plots and attacks
Senator Lodge proposed a senatorial investigation into bomb plots and unneutral acts by U.S. citizens and into the law and facts surrounding attacks on steamers Gulfligit Falaba Lusitania Arabic Ancona Hesperian and PetroLite, in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
United States
Ancona
Lodge
Annual County Spelling Bee Program Ready
Adams county will hold its annual spelling contest in the high school auditorium on Friday February 18 1916 at 1 pm. One contestant from each civil township and from each of the city’s twelve graded schools will participate with eighth grade graduates excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Steiner
Steiner
Adams County
E. G. Bauman City Superintendent of Schools
County schools review shows progress and events
The Glenwood school in Honey Creek reports 9734 attendance for last year with Miss Sadie Hewitt as teacher. White Oak school in Honey Creek hosted a November 19 entertainment to raise funds for a school organ. Douglas in Burton township installs girls’ indoor toilet. boys to follow pending results. District 74 aims to open January 1. Excelsior in Columbus township added modern heating and ventilation led by Arnie Steiner Frank Wilkey and Louis Pracht. Standard in Ellington held Go to School Week November 8 to 12 with visits by parents. Hulda Mayer notes strong results. Logue schools in Clayton township bought a heating and ventilating system. directors David Higley G. B. Thompson Joseph Reid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood
Honey Creek
Sadie Hewitt
Mendon
Grace Rathbun
White Oak
Douglas School
Burton Township
Excelsior School
Columbus’ Township
Arnie Steiner
Frank Wilkey
Louis Pracht
Ellington Township
Hulda Mayer
Logue Schools
Clayton
David Higley
G. B. Thompson
Joseph Reid
Foley Healthcare Mail-Order Offer From Chicago Ad
An old ad promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound and Foley Kidney Pills with a mail order trial pack. It urges readers to cut out the slip, send it to Foley & Co in Chicago, and include name and address for a start on remedies for coughs colds rheumatism back ache kidney and bladder ailments and constipation and sluggish bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Buller & Arthur Drug Co
Former North Carolina Governor Stresses Obedience and Law
Former Governor Robert B. Glenn told an armory audience that child obedience mirrors respect for law and government. He praised women’s suffrage and noted his role on the United States Canada joint commission. The evening featured Krivl and his daughters as the next act, with Monday, Dec. 20 scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
North Carolina
International Joint Commission
United States
Canada
Wilson
Krvl
Krvfc
Federal Bars Listed
The report notes that Territory in Hall township Bureau county has been changed from closed to restricted quarantine and the rest declared free. Three closed townships in LaSalle county moved to restricted quarantine while the remainder is free. Livingston county is free except for three miles around infected premises in Dwight township. Fulton Warren Stark and Marshall counties remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
I. Dee
Hall Township
Bureau County
LaSalle County
Livingston County
Dwight Township
Fulton, Warren, Stark
Marshall Counties
Congressman Jones to push Philippines and Porto Rico bills
Congressman William A. Jones of Virginia as chairman of the Insular Affairs committee plans to reintroduce bills to expand liberty in the Philippines and to revive the Porto Rican bill which failed to pass last session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Jones
Virginia
House of Representatives
Philippines
Senate
Jones
House
Omaha Packing Company Accepts Hogs for Immediate Slaughter
McDonough county in Illinois gains immediate slaughter market as federal order removes exposed area. Nine mile west strip and six mile south strip cover Blandinsville Colchester Tennessee Lamoine Bethel Industry Eldorado and parts of Sciota Emmet Chalmers townships. Omaha Packing Company now ready to receive hogs calves from the county under quarantine rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blandinsville
Hire
Colchester
Tennessee
Lamoine
Bethel
Industry
Eldorado
Sciota
Emmet
Chalmers
B. F. McLean
Union National, Bank
Macomb
McDonough County Bankers’’ Association Committee
Omaha Packing Company © of
Chicago
McDonough County
Powder Company to Locate Explosives Storehouses
A five year lease filed by John Wiskitchen for about eight acres in Fern Hollow Melrose township to Atlas Powder Co. to locate magazines and blasting stores. A roadway will connect the main highway to the storehouses for explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Hollow
Stuarter
Melrose Township
James Buffington
John Wiskitchen
Atlas. Powder Co
Judge Sets Today for New Trial Motions in Omer v Vollbracht
Circuit Judge Akers announced after adjourning that motions for new trials will be taken up today and dates set for arguments. The court had spent two days on the Omer versus Vollbracht case, with the appeal from Master in Chancery E. C. Peter, argued by Vollbracht counsel, and arguments continuing into Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Vollbracht
Akers
Omer
Vollbracht
E. C. Peter
Theater Halts Screening Of Racist Film In Quincy
Belasco theater managers Sohm Nelson and Schwindeler invited a group of colored residents to view the film The Nigger before public release. After hearing opinions, it was decided not to show the movie, despite differing views on its merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohm
Nelson
Schwindeler
Belasco Motion Picture Theater
Momaming
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Assembly
Labor Assembly
John W. Kern
Mississippi Valley
Jokn Bessling
Bonney’s
Serbia
East
la Prairie
Ray KK. Adair
Houston
Lela Jacobs
Keene Township
Loraine
Fred Baldwin
Lima
Lima Schow
Geo. E. Stickney
Ursa
S. O. Hall
Center
Byron Lock
Payson
Towinship
T. J. Haney
Fall Creek Township
Philippings
Omaha Packing Company
Recorder
Wiskitchen
Atlas
Powder Company
THE
Migger
Belasco
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