Funeral services for John Allen Smith in Pittsfield
John Allen Smith 82 died at home on East Adams Street. Funeral at family residence with David N. Wetzel of the Christian church officiating. Burial in Oakwood cemetery. A Pike County resident 63 years, he came from Covington Kentucky and later bought horses for eastern markets. Survived by several children including Mrs. Harry Enagiish, Mrs. H. A. Ruse, and George Smith. first wife died, later married to Mrs. Lacey A. of Kentucky.
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Pittsfield
Ill
John Allen Smith
East Adams Street
David N. Wetzel
The
Christian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Mr. Smith
Pike County
Covington
John Scott
Stopis
Wearg
Martiss Mary Dinsmere
Harry Enagiish
J. E. Tough
George Smith
Emmy
H. A. Ruse
Chillicothe
F. L. Hanscom
Congregational Church
Lippetts Cottage
South Webster Street
Baptist Church
Mesdames Warren Cantrell
Albert Heck
Hell
St. Stephen's Church
Liazel Steat
Earl Graham
Carl Perry
Ein Montesume
Milton
Delia and
Melton
Ray Bergaman
A. G. Crawford
C. D. Vertrees
Miss Pearl
Myrtle Vertrees Starr
Winamac, Ind
Palmyra pupils stage programs and school events
In Palmyra and nearby areas on Friday and over the weekend, Washington school pupils presented plays recitations and songs in the primary and fifth grade rooms under Miss Fimma Eogers and Miss Jennie Peaster. A ram and box supper followed at the Stewell schoolhouse. Mules were auctioned at the Gupton barn, and Park College student Dorothy Thuivman returns home for Christmas. Local officials, Grange officers, and teachers are noted along with Christmas programs at Gullion and West Ely churches.
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Washington School
Palmyra
Fimma Eogers
Jennie Peaster
Stewell
Zelia Lewis
Eolant
J. Laing
Gupten
Dorothy Thuivman
Park College
Park
Qs Athiame
Gleaner Cook
Patmoyra
Powell Wwa
James Stephenson
Ewing
Fred Wilmot
Hate
Wan
James
New Londo
Chillieathe
James Cox
Pleasant Pail
Jumne Miller
Wannibal
TL. Wy. Vickers
Grewort
Vannie McCutehan
Benjamin
Theresa Fiddler
Kirksville
Ceres
Marie Bayer
Chesterfield
Mies
Hattie Tillard
Williamstown
W. A. Stevens
Everett
Anabel
Henrietta Best
Baker Offers Army Budget for Mexican Border Service
Secretary Baker submitted to the House a deficiency appropriation of 24.8 million dollars for the army to cover Mexican border service, revealing a funding request amid postwar budget needs.
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Baker
Washington
House
For Sale Hotel Counter and Cigar Case
For sale one 6 ft hotel counter and one 6 ft cigar case. Cheap if taken at once. Apply to Tintel St. James. 26
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Tintel
Dr Kings New Discovery Remedy Ad
Lingering coughs threaten sleep and vitality. Dr Kings New Discovery offers soothing relief as a pleasant balsam antiseptic and laxative. It calms irritated membranes and relieves cough quickly, with decades as a favorite remedy for grippe croup and colds. Get a bottle today at your drugstore.
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Dr. Bell
Amusements Today Listings at Several Theaters
The district offers vaudeville and feature attractions including Princess Daby Marie Osbourne in Shadows and Sunshine at the Orpheum Vaudeville and Fannie Ward in Each Pearl a Tear at Belasco. Also showing are The Man Who Went Some at Quincy and The Conqueror at Savoy with Gem and Family programs, plus The Wood Nemph and The Penis of the Park at other houses.
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Orpheum
Daby Marie Osbourne
Ficmestead
Belasco
Fannie Ward
Quincy
Donald Hall
Grant
Ham and Burlcomec
Helen’ Heime
Lumberlands
Savoy
Gem
Ine Old Kentucky Returns to Empire Hippodrome
The long running play Ine Old Kentucky returns to the Empire Hippodrome for Sunday matinee and evening performances. Written by Charles T. Carey over 20 years ago, it has remained a staple of the American stage under the same management and cast, staying fresh and popular in its 23rd year.
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Kentucky
Hippodrome
Charles T. Carey
Orpheum Junior Follies at Woolfolk’s 1916 show
A Lilliput musical troupe entertains at the Orne for a weekend bill in Woolfolk’s Junior Follies. Mabel Walker leads with ungainly yet stagey appeal, while the ensemble delivers catchy songs and polished settings. The reviews praise the production as a big show by small performers for all ages.
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Lilliput
Orne
Woolfolk
Quincy
Mabel Walker
Mabel
Brewers Triumph as Labor Temple Team Claims Bowling Wins
The Brewers defeated the Labor Temple association on Temple Alleys Friday evening. The match produced three straight wins for the Brewers, who led the scoring with solid marks across several frames.
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Labor Temple Association
Brewers
May Expel Quigy Club From Three I League
President Al Tearney plans to reconstruct minor league circuits and may oust the Quincy club from the Three I league if the National commission approves. Fans must quickly form an association to support a team in Quincy next summer to prevent removal. If ousted, Quincy may wait several years for a league berth.
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al. Tearney
Quincy
National Commission
National Commission to Meet January Second in Cincinnati
Cincinnati officials announced that the national baseball commission would convene in the city on January 2, 1917. The gathering will consider numerous minor league matters and related issues before the commission.
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National Commission
Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
Tinker to Buy Columbus Franchise
Columbus confirms Joseph Tinker former Chicago National League manager will buy the Columbus American Association team, partnering with Thomas Wilson of Chicago to acquire the franchise and assume ownership arrangements.
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Tinker
Columbus
Joseph Tinker
Chicago
Columbus American Association
Thomas Wilson
Bank Official Recommends Foley Kidney Pills
A Bank of Gottonwood Texas official endorses Foley Kidney Pills noting relief from kidney trouble including backache sleep disturbances and bladder issues. The letter from V P T J Norrell cites quick aid and claims the pills purify the system.
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T. J. Norrell
Christmas Programs Shine at Webster Dewey Adams and Berrian Schools
Webster Dewey Adams and Berrian schools held festive Christmas programs Friday with readings songs dialogs and drills. Parents and friends attended and children received candy or candy canes as Santa visited Dewey and the Mothers club distributed bags at Berrian.
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Berrian
Berrian School
Santa Claus Visit Sparks School Pageant
An afternoon program at the school featured student acts and a festive visit from Santa Claus. The event showcased talent from older grades and a variety of performances, drawing attention to a lively Thursday afternoon.
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Santa Claus
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Harry Tighee
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