Short Court Session in Hancock County Adjourned
Circuit Judge Harry Waggoner presided at an adjourned October term in Carthage. No jury was used during the term though summoned. three common law cases and several chancery matters were heard. divorces and a partition were settled or dismissed. a mortgage deed report was approved. Lloyd Booth and Grace O Dillard wed New Year in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Harry Waggoner
Macomb
Hancock County
John FP. Scott
Mary
A. Bolton
Samuel J. Russell
Margaret C. Collopy
Edward Collopy
Ella M. Dye
James M. Dye
Lilburn T. Thomas
Mary C. Durant
Peoples State Bank of Hamilton
David L. Conklin
Emma E. Dry
Lloyd
Tulsa
Okla
Funk issues hurry call for box cars
Frank H. Funk of the Illinois public utilities commission urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to rush all available box cars from eastern terminals to the Midwest. The message follows a Decatur conference with E. B. Hitchcock Illinois Grain Dealers association secretary H. I. Baldwin and James M. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur, II
Frank H. Funk
Illinois Public Utilities Cmmission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ilinoi
Indiana
Missouri
Middlewest
Mr. Funk
E. B. Hitchcock
Illinois Grain Dealers Association
H. I. Baldwin
James M. Allen
Decatur
Dunne Sees Four Year Illinois Progress In Final Message
Governor Dunne declares a new public sentiment and urges fair evaluation of four years of Democratic administration in Illinois. He cites reduced graft, stronger state powers, and a growing public trust, plus progress in education roads and public utilities, promising a liberal chapter in state history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringfield
Illinois
Dunne
Illinois General Assembly
General Assembly
Tlinois
Ilinois
Dunna
Illinois State Public Utilities Commission
Industrial Board
Efficiency and Economy Commission
Legislative Reference Bureau
United States
Lake Michigan
Gulf of Mexico
Assembly
Local notes from LaGrange Missouri and surrounding towns
Mrs Dr W C On eal of Ewing visited her father Dr Wm Ellery in LaGrange last Sunday W A Hassetter made a business trip to Monticello Monday Wim Bronestins and family visited on LaGrange Sunday and Monday Rev D R Piper closed his work as pastor of the Presbyterian church here last Sunday Gus Hehrmeyer left Sunday for Kentucky after holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs J F Hehmeyer Mr and Mrs W E Weshotf of Canton visited relatives here Sunday Mrs Lydia S Wolff and H F Allensworth are suffering with pneumonia Rev T L Roberts left for Basco last Saturday to hold meetings in the Baptist church at that place Mr and Mrs Oliver French left for Muscatine Ia after holidays with relatives here and in Canton Mrs G A McKinney is ill with the grippe Attorney Gray Snyder of Ewing was a business visitor in LaGrange last Saturday H P Dehner of near Canton was here Saturday on business W R Hollister assistant secretary of the Democratic national committee left last week to resume duties in New York after visiting his parents M D Hollister T J Poage transacted business in Canton last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Grange
W. C. O'Neal
Ewing
Wm. Ellery
LaGrange
W. A. Hassetter
Monticello
Wim. Bronestins
D. R. Piper
Presbyterian Church
Gus Hehrmeyer
Kentucky
Canton
G. A. McKinney
Srip
Gray Snyder
H. P. Dehner
W. R. Hollister
Democratic National Committee
New York
M. D. Hollister
T. J. Poage
Palmyra Theater Reopens Under New Managers
Palmyra announces the Savoy will reopen tonight with Miller and Fred Sprague as managers. A lyceum show opens the evening, while the remodeled 400 seat auditorium aims to please Palmyra audiences with top productions. Local court news notes insanity ruling for George E. Frink and county treasurer bond approvals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Savoy Theater
Miller
Fred Sprague
Miller Sprague
John Franklin
Franklin Theater
C. E. Leggett
Marion County
Durham mid winter carnival slated with auction and exhibits
Durham Missouri residents prepare for a January six carnival with an old schoolhouse auction lunch served at noon fancy work sale and moving pictures. The event centers on the incubator baby and features many community visitors and local pupil fundraisers including Arnold Johnson selling forty seals. John Pulliam is ill with pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Arnold Johnson
John Pulliam
E. Raines
Louise Collins
Texas
Raines
Quincy
C. Ward
J. T. Ball
Sam Shackleford
Ewing
Frank Lowe
Maywood
Lawrence Leach
George Griswold
B. B. Lowe
Bert Shirley
Bud Shackleford
Oscar Hosking
John Huner
Itn
C. H. Schofield
Sam Schofield
Joe Schofield
Little Chester Shires
Timewell Death Notices and Local Movements
Mrs. Fred Grant learns through a Kansas City telegram that her brother Ralph died Sunday evening of pneumonia. She departs for Kansas City. funeral held Tuesday at 2. Mrs. Fitch Bissel and Paul leave for Shelbina after visiting in Timewell. Mrs. Otha Bennett tends her ill daughter Mrs. Chas Dunham of Clayton. W A Dunham visits his daughter-in-law in Camp Point. Newt Lucas remains seriously ill. Mrs. Henry Lee of Trinidad, Colo., visits his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timewell
Ili
Fred Grant
Kansas City
Ralph
Grant
Fitch Bissel
Paul
Will Blansett
Shelbima
Otha Bennett
Local social notes from Quincy and Chicago visitors
Mrs Florence Scott of Chicago visits friends during the holidays. Miss Mildred Seeley and Miss Nelle Cochran host a gathering at Miss Seeley s home. Miss Idella Waters entertains young folks Friday. Mrs W B Smiley of Quincy visits for a few days. Miss Flora Wagy returns to Quincy. Harvey Wagy hosts a double male quartet and wives Friday. Mr and Mrs Rey Seeley return north of Quincy after about ten days with relatives. Women s Foreign Missionary Society will meet with Mrs C P Wagg Thursday afternoon Jan 4. All invited. Miss Florence Crim and Miss Minnie Auld of Quincy visit home folks last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Scott
Chicago
Mildred Seeley
Nelle Cochran
Miss Seeley
Idella Waters
W. B. Smiley
Quincy
Flora Wagy
Harvey Wagy
Rey Seeley
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
C. P. Wagg
Florence Crim
Minnie Auld
Local Visit and Social Notes From Griggsville
Griggsville residents share visits and gatherings as Mr and Mrs John Berry visit relatives while Mr and Mrs Will Birch host dinner in honor of Mrs Birch’s sister Mrs Berry. Lester Syreele travels to Quincy to resume studies at Gem City Business College. Elmer Carrel receives first degree from Odd Fellows. James Birchard and daughter Mrs Ellen Riggs suffer a grip illness. Mr Kendall, ill ten months, dies at 11 o'clock Friday at his brother in law Thomas Simpson's home south of the city. funeral Sunday at 3 o'clock with interment Walnut Grove cemetery. Mrs Bawin McAllister spends Tuesday in Jacksonville with her son Herbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggsville
III
John Berry
Will Birch
Thomas Simpson
Simpson
Walnut Grove
Bawin McAllister
Jacksonville
Herbert
Foley's Honey and Tar for Colds and Coughs
An advertisement touting Foley's Honey and Tar as a fast acting remedy for colds coughs and croup. It claims to heal inflamed membranes loosen phlegm ease breathing and stop throat tickling with a testimonial from Thomas of Summerville Georgia. Millar Arthur Drug Co endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Thomas
Summerville
Millar & Arthur Drug Co
Protracted Baptist Meetings Open in Adams Illinois
Protracted meetings begin Sunday night at the local Baptist church led by Rev. Mr. Taylor. Visits span Quincy Payson Fall Creek and nearby towns as residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Geisel, Mr. and Mrs. Kunta, Will Eliott, Will Limberg, and the Boyers, gather for family and social visits amid church activities and a Pay son high school dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Taylor
John Winger
Ralativea
Quincy
Lelah Wells
Payson
Will Eliott
Will Limberg
C. D. Geisel
Fred Kunta
Will Boyer
Ed Henstein
Fall Creek
Justin Pullman
John Reid
George Berblinger
Adams
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Waggoner
Lloyd Booth
Grace Dillard
Tennessee
J. Secher
Hampshire
Palmyra Theater
Irene Portezeline
Bluffs
Curtis Clark
D. F. Clark
D. F. Kennedy
Pew School
Blair
Plainville, Ill
Ray Simng
Emma Proctor
Mercantile Trust
Cor
Naratinna and
Hanta
PVA An Wun
Harvey G. Riggs
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Co
F. O. B. Detroit
Collins Plow Co
Quincy, Ill
Titio
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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