Seven for 98c Bread and Coal Aid Through Quincy Relief Commission
The Quincy Relief Commission in Rev. William Cone’s parsonage arranged seven 10 cent bread loaves for 33 cents via tickets exchangeable at four bakeries, aiming to aid semi-dependent residents. They also planned 500 pound coal deliveries for widows and others unable to visit coal yards, with cost about $1 per delivery. Total fund stands at $318 with $118 from donors and $290 from the city, and more money may be sought if harsher cold weather arrives.
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Quincey
Quincy Relief Commission
William ©. Cone
St. Jamn’s
Associated Charities
Commission
Made Right Haul of Fish by Phelps Brothers
John and Roy Phelps pulled a seine under the ice in a lake six miles north of town and caught two thousand pounds of carp. The fish sold for eight to nine cents per pound. They started at 9 AM Sunday, reached shore at 11, then hauled until 4 PM. A mule by any other name would be a chronic kicker.
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John and
Roy Phelps
Mayor's Brother Dies in Oklahoma in Enid
Pittsfield telegram reports Henry Benn, 83, died in Oklahoma City while visiting his daughter Mrs William Anderson. Born September 18 1833 in Pike County he moved to Oklahoma twenty years ago. wife Matilda J McClintock predeceased him. Surviving six of nine children. Funeral and burial in Enid.
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Pittsfield
David L. Benn
Henry Benn
Oklahoma City
Okla
Willliam Anderson
Enid
Mr. Benn
Pike County
William
Sarah Benn
Hardin Township
Benn
Oklahoma
Matilda J. McClintock
Charles Ellis
Detroit
John Lyth
Frank Lester
Walter Labby
Montezuma
R. O. Kessinger
Elmer Draper
Claud Silkweil
Peart
Charles Athey
S. M. Stead
J. R. Dunham
Griggsville
Lin Lowe
Elmer Weaver
Lea Kleinschmidt
Newburg
William Stone
Hardin
Alex Couch
Spring Creek
William Moore
Charles A. Dean
Otto Rigney
Monroe Musgrave
New Salem
DeVault
Theodore Bates
John Reed
George Metzgar
Frank Berry
A. W. Windmiller
Pleasant Hill
Elis Strubinger
el Dara
Floyd Stevens
Harry Hooper
Barry
Geo. Kuhlman
Kinderhook
Frank Schwartz
Levee
Albert Brown
Charles Shadel
J. I. Coulter
Whi Sanderson
Lucy Archer
West Jefferson Street
Lawrence Ducey
Chillicothe
L. C. Hess
Florence Lewis
Mark Smith
Century Club
John Dinsmore
Harry Barber
Miss Allen
Bowling Scores From Trades and Labor Assembly Trio Win
The Trades and Labor Assembly beat A. P. T. two games to one at Labor Temple alleys on Monday evening. Drussel led for A. P. T. with 216 and a 186 average. Gillespie topped Trades with 529 and an 176 average, as next match against Beer Bottlers and Printers is set for Tuesday night.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Av. Trine
Vahle
Weibring
Deters
Gillespie
Losers
Av. Landwehr
Drussel
Carswell
Dunker
Hageburmer
Wilde defeats Brooklyn rival in eleventh round
London report says Jimmy Wilde flyweight champion of England knocked out Frankie Dimeff known as Young Zulu Kid of Brooklyn in the eleventh round. The match was scheduled for twenty rounds. Wilde retained the world flyweight title after a fast furious contest with Dimeff fading after a strong finishing spree.
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London
Jimmy Wilde
England
Frankie Dimeff
Brooklyn
N. Y
Wilde
Lombard College Announces 1917 Football Schedule
Lombard college has released its 1917 football slate with games set at Lombard against Hedding Macomb Normal Carthage Illinois Weselyn Monmouth Bradley and Knox season opens September 29 in Lombard and concludes November 23 at Lombard with Knox visit.
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Galesburg
Lombard College
Hedding
Lombard
Macomb Normal
Macomb
Carthage
Millikin
Decatur
Illinois Wesleyan
Monmouth
Bradley
Knox
Mitchell To Reports on Chicago Manager Change
Chicago president Charles H. Weeghman announced Mitchell will return to Chicago soon to take charge as manager after January. He said three player trades to bolster the club are impending as the Chicago team reorganizes after the New York trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Chicago
Charles H. Weeghman
New York
Fred Mitchell
Weeghman
Patrolman Mulvihill Fatally Wounded in Boat Stop
Chicago police officer Edward J. Mulvihill was shot and fatally wounded Monday night after stopping a man for questioning on his boat in the Italian district where numerous killings have occurred in recent weeks.
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Chicago
Edward J. Mulvihill
Dr Kings New Discovery Remedy Ad
Lingering coughs dangerous and sleepless nights relief promised by Dr Kings New Discovery a pleasant balsam remedy antiseptic laxative and quickly effective. Soothes irritated membranes kills germs and relieves coughs for grippe croup and colds get a bottle at your druggist 50c.
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H. Korn Baking Company
South Eighth Street
Bueter Brothers Baking Company
Maine Street
A. J. Bakers
Hampshire Street
John Rouse
North Tenth Street
Roy Phepls
Neag Alinst
Victrola Outfit
Victor
Aga
Weilers
Strohel Ty
Quincy
Sterns
Princess Today
Dorothy Gish
Triangle
Star Today
Marguerite Clark
Famous Players
Paramount Pictures
Vane Raya
Elgin
THE
Quincy Whig
For All
Street How. Co
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
VGN
Ruff
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