Saloon Fight Ties to Horse Shoer Case and Local Arrests
Robinson faced a $25 fine for practicing horseshoeing without a state certificate. He clashed with Bert Padgett after withdrawing from the National Horseshoers' Protective association, with Padgett firing a revolver in the Eleventh and Broadway saloon fracas. Nicholson received 4% days in the workhouse for vagrancy and theft. Steel and Smith were fined for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Robinson
State Board of Examiners
Robinson
Fourth
Vermont Streets
Tenth
Broadway
National Horseshoers’ Protective Association
Padgett
Nicholson
Harry Nicholson
W. E. Steel
Charles Smith
Last Week to Pay Emergency Special Tax Demand
The article notes January's end and a 50 percent penalty for late payment of emergency tax on theaters and places of amusement. It lists grace expiration January 31 and adjusted post office hours for the revenue office on Saturday the 29th and Monday the 31st.
Brokers and Owners in Tobacco Goods Trade
Brokers owners of billiard and pool tables bowling alleys and dealers and manufacturers of tobacco cigars and cigarets engage in distribution and sale amid regulatory and market shifts affecting products and venues.
Two Courts Hear Divorce Pleas From Two Couples
Two couples filed for divorce in the circuit court on Saturday. Edith Sonner seeks a divorce from Roy Sonner whom she says is missing, married December 3 1913 and he left December 18 1913. she also requests her maiden name Purdy. Mary E Benner alleges cruelty and separation from Frederick W Benner since November 15 1915, with dates including October 1908. he formerly resided here and now in Pasadena California. Mrs Bunner is represented by Govert Lanveaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Edith Sonner
Walter H. Coon
Roy Sonner
Purdy
Mary E. Benner
Frederick W. Benner
St. Joseph
Pasadena
Cal
Edwin Hughes dies at Soldiers' Home after fall
Coroner probes the death of Edwin Hughes 72 after a Friday night step fall at the Soldiers' Home. He fell at 9 30 pm, sustained a skull fracture, died at the hospital Saturday morning. Hughes served in Civil War, lived at the Home since 1897, never married, one sister in Chicago. Telegram from Kansas City, Missouri reports daughter Sarah Stevens dead after five months illness. Burial in Quincy after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Haley
Soldiers’ Home
Edwin Hughes
Hughes
the Soldiers’ Home
Company FE
Ninth Sboots Infantry
Chicago
A. Lanza
Kansas City
Sarah Stevens
St. Lewis
St Louis
J. F, Ray
Joliet
Veank de Fiava
Springfield
Til
Charles Sansone
Quincy
Alan
Anine
Sam
Vincent
Joseph
Frank de Plava
Quincey
Hippodrome
Two Bradstreet Official’s Parents Die Within Days
A telegram announced the sudden death of Royali Agnes’s father in St James. Agnes left for St James after his mother’s funeral in St Louis, then returned with his father to St James for burial. Funeral dates uncertain. Gem City Business College students enjoyed a church social hosted by the Presbyterian Christan Endeavors with talks by Rev Hartier and leaders Dunlap and Pfeifer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royali Agens
Bradstreet Company
St. James
Mr. Agnes
St James
St. Lome
Agens
St. Louis
St. Lows
Agnes
Gem Cite
Business College
Presbyterian Church
Missouri Deputy Game Warden Relieved of Job
Al McDowell, former Missouri deputy game warden, charged with taking money from Quincy fishermen last summer, has had his commission revoked. Charles Clarke, Quincy district deputy, received a letter from Arthur D. Holthaus, deputy commissioner, confirming the removal and asking notice of any further interference with Quincy fishermen visiting the Missouri side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al McDowell
Missouri
Quincy
Charles Clarke
Arthur D. Holthaus
McDowell
Mr. Clarke
MacManus Lecture Announced In Quincy Tonight
Seumas MacManus, noted lecturer and story writer, arrives in Quincy at noon and stays at the Newcomb hotel before delivering the lecture A Merry Ramble Around Ireland in the Knights of Columbus hall at 8 p.m. He is said to speak with the same charm as his writing as a loan widow has money cut at interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seumas MacManus
Quincy
Newcomb
Ireland
Knights of Columbus
MacManus
Suit Filed Over 250 Demand Against Drainage District
W E Williamson sues William Severens and others in circuit court seeking 250 plus costs claiming a merchandise delivery as the basis of the debt. Boudreau and Hurley appear for the complainant. The piece ends with an unrelated quip about lending money for a borrowed umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Williamson
William Severens
Boudreau & Hurley
The Standard Remedy In Countless Homes
A mild laxative tonic Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin relieves digestion and constipation. Mrs. Oliver Young of Merrill Wisconsin reports renewed appetite and vitality after use. A trial bottle is offered free by writing Dr W B Caldwell Monticello TI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Pepsin
Dr. Caldwell
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St. Monticello
Max Bloom and His Dancing Horse Return to Quincy
The vaudeville duo Max Bloom and his horse Peants bring The Sunny Side of Broadway to Quincy for a seven day engagement starting March 4. The act evolves from a tiny tabloid show to a full musical revue with new acts, while Max remains the crowd favorite despite changes in the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Bloom
Max
Prroadway
Quincy
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Bert Padgett
Recemavoleet
W. H. Gross
Eleventh
Revenue Office
Maine Street
the Orpheum
Empire-Hippodrome
Cohan Theater
New York City
Saturday Evening Post
Montague Glass
New York
Cupid
Hici Jinks
Arthur Hammerstein
Paris
Neperoe
H.woods
Montague Guass
Qhan
Virginia Brooks
Drainage District
Mrs. Oliver Young
Vaudeville
Alice Sher
Maiden America Beauty Chorus
Orpheum
Merry Jester
Litlian Rozsika
Dolly
Miss Mary
DR. W. Waugh
St. Mary’s
Metropolt
Julia
The
Ena Ie
Harry Booker and
Louise Fazenda
Princess
Besnrent
Secrees
Hobart Bosworth
Charles Stelzle
Association Orchestra
Venn
Quince Federatom
Verant Street Methodiat
Stetrle
Ds Lea Tek
Ostetter
Arthur Hammers
Jollity
Viola Dana
Jekande Walker
Billie Reeves
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