Miller Bros Land Company Moves Sand Plant to Quincy Bay Front
Quincy hosts a new sand handling operation as Miller Bros Land Company relocates from Newton to the east Quincy bay front near Elm Street. A dredge, barges, a pile driver, tow boat, and a large derrick are being installed to extract sand from the river bed and load it onto barges for grading and distribution to local wagons and cars for use in the city and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
Miller Bros. Land Company
Neokuk
Iowa
Quincy Bay Front
Elm Street
Bay Front
Burlington Railroad
Sand Company
Quincy
Front and
Miler Bros
First Baptist Church Elects New Officers in Annual Meeting
At the yearly church meeting, officers were largely re-elected. E T Collins resigned as Sunday school superintendent, Glen R Thompson was chosen to fill the vacancy. Henry Dirks became trustee and treasurer replacing Charles B Cramer who died. The meeting focused on treasurer and trustee reports and the planned budget. Miss Harriet Schwab, acting student at Hegew from state normal, will spend Christmas with her mother in Vermont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. T. Collins
Glen R Thompson
Henry Dirks
Charles B. Cramer
Harriet Schwab
Macomb
J. P. Schwab
Vermont
Aiding Santa Candy Gifts
W L Thomas a barber at 327 South Fifth street announced yesterday he has candy and nuts to give to poor children. Those calling between 9 and 10 Saturday morning will be accommodated, and he is prepared to come to meet any ordinary demand as plans to bring Santa into every home are perfected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Thomas
South Fifth Street
Mr. Thomas
Tax rates for Barry County and nearby towns in 1915
County Clerk W S Binns lists the 1915 tax rates for Pittsfield Griggsville Barrys Perry New Salem and Baylis. Totals show state and county shares town R and B city library bonds and school levies, with each locality having its own composite amount.
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Baylis
New Salem
City and Library
Bond
Barry
Town
City and Brary
Bridge Bond
We Bond
Perry— State
Ll. Corp
WOR
Bridge and Bond
New Salem—State
Corp. Lisswb
Bridge and Bend
Bayks—State
Corp
Bridge and Band
The Wonderful Little Ford Car Ad
The Ford is praised as the Universal Car with rising popularity in the United States. Collins Plow Company advertises stock in Run about Touring Limousine and deliveries, urging buyers to order now for delivery within the year 1915–1916 as demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Collins Plow Company
Fresh Scallops at Wisherd's and Holiday Notices
Local notices list Fresh Scallops at Wisherd's and Christmas offerings. Teachers Miss Nannie Cox and Miss Nellie Domino will visit home folks during Christmas. Illinois State Bank announces its second Christmas Savings Club. Residents plan travels to Fort Madison Iowa and Hurdland Missouri for the holidays. Local social events include a Stove Mounters' dance at Turner Hall and Lambert Lodge services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Cox
Maryville
Nellie Domino
Cawker City
Kas
Gem City Business College
The
Illinois State Bank
W. P. Johnson
Hampshire Street
Fort Madison
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miller Bros. Sand Company
Koo
Reay
First Baptists
Dren
Pase
Wisherd’s
Gentemann Bros
Turner Hall
J. C. Nunn
Maywood
Snyder
Frank Stout
Paloma
William Skinner
St. Louis
Mrs Brady
North
Quincy Bish and Oyster Company
Maine Street
R. N. Little
Hurdland
Lambert Lodge
A. M
Sonic Temple
Ireland
Bernice Tapp
C.ty
J. L. Tap
Store For
Lny Aim
Smiackinaw
Eviitor Capsavs
H. O. Channon
Mgr
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