Major Yarborough to Precede Troops to Mexican Border
Brigadier General Henry R. Hill and Major W. E. Yarborough, both of Quincy, will leave Springfield by eight o clock for the Mexican border. Their commands are expected to depart Monday or Tuesday. Shumaker alleges antiwar pressure from influential local residents and lists ten loyal Co I soldiers ready for examination. Co F troops may be called to camp soon to keep facilities ready as other units depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Hill
W. E. Yarborough
Quincy
Springfield
Trai
Co. I
Emmil Thompson
John ‘James
Eugene Bolden
George Moss
George Allen
Lee Rolls
Jeff, Kenney
General Moore
Test to determine Chevrolet range on ten gallons fuel
Mr. Clough of Clough-Reihhms company will conduct a test trip Monday afternoon to measure how far a Chevrolet can travel on ten gallons of gasoline. Ten gallons will be poured into the tank, sealed, and the trip will proceed. The firm plans a reception and car auction for customers Tuesday evening with music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Clough
Clough-Reihhms Company
Bartender Attacked With Beer Glass at Franklin House
Police sought Luther Goodwin after he allegedly struck bartender John Daly at the Franklin House saloon during a midnight eviction. Daly suffered a deep facial cut but reportedly was not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Goodwin
Goodwin
John Daly
Franklin House
Daly
Robbery of Poor Boxes In City Churches
A lone man robbed several Catholic church collection boxes on Friday and Saturday, mostly in St Peter’s St Boniface St Mary’s and St Rose, with an unsuccessful attempt at St John’s. Police and pastors pursue the thief as details and a description are circulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sian
St. Peter’s Church
Eighth
Maine Streets
St. Boniface Church
Seventh
Maine
St. Mary’s Church
Adams
St. Rose Church
Chestnut Streets
St. John’s Church
Tenth
Cedar Streets
St. Peter's
St. Boniface
St. Mary’s
St. Mary's
Eighth and
Chestnut
Father Brennan
St. John’s
Father John Postner
Vagrant Suspect Described as Charitable-Fund Fraudster
Police have received a description of a suspected professional swindler believed to travel to cities and target parish collection boxes for the poor. Efforts will focus on locating and apprehending him, as he is thought to live by such thefts.
Woman narrowly escapes drowning during fishing party incident
Mrs. Louis Brown of 914 North Eleventh street nearly drowned while swimming in the upper bay on Saturday afternoon. She grabbed a nine year old boy Myron Nick during distress. he attempted to aid her as others watched. Blickhan brothers and a rescuer saved both from drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Brown
North Eleventh Street
Upper Bay
Blickhan
Brown
Auto Run Over Foot Of Small Boy
Virgil Woodrow Hadsell three year old son of Mr and Mrs Glen Hadsell at 621 Locust street was injured when a Giles Brothers truck ran over his foot in the driveway at 631 Locust street. The front wheel crushed the foot several bones broken a bad cut on the leg. He was taken home and a doctor summoned. Recovery expected with proper care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Woodrow Hadsell
Glen Hadsell
Locust Street
Giles Brothers Company
J. E. Giles
Another Producing Well for Royal Co
G A Urban brought news from Plymouth to Quincy Oil and Gas associates. Geo Catlin shot Hart sook No 3 Saturday morning using sixty quarts of dynamite, bringing in a well that will pump 15 barrels per day. Three good wells exist on the Hartsook property and more drilling is planned before a power station enables economical pumping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Urban
Plymouth
Quincy Oil and Gas Company
Geo. Catlin
Hartsook
Quincy Company
Beauty shop changes hands in local sale
Miss Maude Hughes sells her beauty shop to Mrs Edna Rugh Webster and plans a Denver visit this summer. The corset shop runs by Mrs Miller, previously by Miss Hughes, with Mrs Webster bringing years of experience in manicures and spa services. The South Side Glee club plans its annual outing at Wand Springs with about 25 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Wand Springs
Tipton Bud Rumored to Be Yoking Munitions After Haircut
A local tale asserts Tipton Bud, freshly haircutted, is involved with munitions. Abe Martin notes education and wealth are fine but a pleasant personality matters most.
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Tipton Bud
Fourth of July Pageant to Feature Mr Sterling
Mr Sterling will present a big pageant showing with many places to pass and free dinners planned for the community. The event highlights include a coming of Indian theme and activities designed to welcome attendees.
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Mr. Sterling
Fourth of July Celebrations Spark Town Events
Quincey and nearby towns plan festive Independence Day activities with park gatherings, dancing, music, fireworks, picnics, church picnics, free dinners, races, pageants, and baseball events across multiple communities including Lima, La Prairie, Loraine, Baylis, Newtown, Canton, Colchester, Plymouth, Dallas City, Perry, and Mt. Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Highland Park
Lima
la Prairie
Loraine
Baylis—Church
Newtown
Canton
Colchester—Church
Plymouth
Dallas City
Perry
Pike County
Mt. Sterling
Fourth of July Celebrations Across Illinois Towns
The article lists numerous Fourth of July observances across Illinois towns including Highland Park Lima Canton Colchester Baylis Loraine La Prairie Dallas City Perry and Pike County. It highlights picnics pageants races fireworks and grand displays with preparations and events spanning July 4 and 5. Activities feature parades decorations dinners contests and entertainment for all ages.
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Adams
Hancock, Brown, Pike
McDonough
Lima
Sterling
Illinois
Canton
Colchester
Baylis
Loraine
Booster Club
la Prairie
Dallas City
Perry
Pike County
Kingdom of
Pike
Local Celebrations and a Jacksonville Death
The piece lists upcoming local celebrations including Highland park all day, a country club golf dinner and dance, St. Francis church picnic, Y M C A boys picnic in South park, and bicycle races. It notes Alois Luegering’s death in Jacksonville hospital on June 24 from tubercular peritonitis, after being admitted from this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Country Club
St. Francis Church
South Park
Jacksonville
Lyman McCarl
E. L. Hill
State Hospital
Alois Luegering
Luegering
Sunset Steamer Cruise to Canton by Sidney
The steam er Sidney will run a sunset excursion from here to Canton on July 10 leaving at 3 36 PM and returning at 8 15 PM. A moonlight excursion will follow around 8 30 PM. The service is provided by the General Excursion agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Canton
Quincey
General Excursion Agency
83 Years Old Birthday Celebrated in Louisville
Ely beth Brown of 715 Kentucky Street marks her 83rd birthday today amid local announcements. The Steamer St Paul arrived at the port on Saturday in the St Louis to St Paul trade, with the Quincy and Dubuque expected Monday, and Keokuk set to depart at dawn on a family excursion to Keokuk and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra- Elybeth Brown
Kentucky Street
St. Paul
St. Louis-St. Paul
Quincy
Dubuque
Burlington
Keokuk
Class Picnic At South Park By Vermont Street Church
The Gem City Business College student class of the Vermont Street Baptist Church, taught by Herbert Hendricks, enjoyed a Saturday afternoon outing in South Park with about 35 in attendance. A general good time was had and lunch was served at 6 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Business College
Vermont Street
Weather Outlook for Midwest States
Illinois and Missouri forecast generally fair with continued warmth through Sunday and into Monday Iowa remains fair and warm on Sunday with a chance of thunder showers later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Midnight Stage Weather Report Line Differs From Usual
Local temperatures yesterday are unclear due to garbled OCR. Readable portions mention noon readings and a midnight reference but no concrete values or locations.
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Yarborough
Mexico
Shumaker
Stars and
Mahaiuna
AF Chit Lim
S. H. Shumaker
Company I
Samuel McAfee
Carrizal
Co. I. Quincy
McAfee
Hannibal
Palmyra
Jefferson Barracks
Tenth Cavalry
John Morrel
Deagan
Thos. A. Brown
N. Fifth St
Panama
Leghorns
Porto Ricans
Madagascars
Guams
Bay
Royal CO
Abe Martin
Premouth
Kodak
Kodak Films
National Photo Finishing CO
Quincy Photo Supply CO
Maine Street
Quincy, Ill
Milan
Fourth and
Hampshire Sts
Ni&wlyweds
Potter & Vaughn CO
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