Letters of congratulation come without solicitation
Nearly every leading city in the United States sent letters praising Quincy’s new Chamber of Commerce Home and exposition building. Publicity chairman George Gabriel notes thousands of words of praise from national commercial groups, and urges attendance at the July 15 dedication dinner.
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United States
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
George Gabriel
E. Percy Brown
H. Q. Channon
Washington,d. C
Thomas Grant
Salem
Mass
Commercial Club
Lincoln
Neb
Walter
Whitten
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Commerce
Jersey City
N. J
Ernest H. Rowe
Quincy’s Pulse and July speeches from Roy in city
Sidney Roy, now with the national rivers and harbors congress, toured Quincy last evening en route to Memphis to deliver a Fourth of July ovation. He will return July 15 to address the dedication of the new Chamber of Commerce building. Ed Vollmer was declared insane and moved to Jacksonville after a prior suicide attempt. A board of education meeting is rescheduled for Tuesday night. Hoffman Brothers barber shop on Hampshire street is getting a metal ceiling and white ivory interior, with green wallpaper added by E. P. Kern. Baseball remains the day’s top topic.
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Association of Commerce
Peoria
Willis-Evans
Chamber of Commerce of
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Raleigh
N. C
Bessie Hill
Hackney
Billings
Montana
C. W. Fowler
Binghamton
N. Y
William Nelson
of Commerce
Baltimore
James B. Hessong
Feo Aeg
Sidney Roy
City
Sydney
Hannibal Commercial Club
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Roy
Memphis
Vollmer
Ed Vollmer
Jacksonville
Sheriff's Office
Board of Education
Hoffman Brothers
Hampshire Street
E. P. Kern
Quincy Chamber of Commerce Building Praised by Cities
Messages from many city and business leaders praise Quincy for its new Chamber of Commerce building. Officials from Spokane Spokane Gordon Corbaley Des Moines Hannibal Montgomery Kalamazoo Terre Haute San Jose Norfolk Danville Freeport and others commend the enterprise, civic pride, and lasting presence the structure signals for the local business community.
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Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Wash
Gordon
C. Corbaley
Greater
Montgomery
Ala
Bruce Kennedy
Kalamazoo
Mich
B. Towne
Mississippi River
Chamber, of. Commerce
Chamber of.Commerce
Terre Haute
Ind
E. N. Clifford
Chamber of Commercce
San Jose
Cal
Joseph T. Brooks
Norfolk
Industrial Club
Danville
L.M. Vaughn
Freeport
Til
R. B
Simpson
Chamber of ‘Commerce of
City Wins Big Victory In Case Against Otto Weltin
In circuit court yesterday the city won over Otto Weltin of Farmers' Mills, ordering removal of an unsightly wooden awning on North Fourth street. The decision, by Judge Akers, follows a 1912 Civic Improvement League suit and could spur action against similar sidewalk obstructions citywide.
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Otto Weltin
Otto M. Weltin
Farmers’ Mills
North Fourth Street
Akers
Thinois
Civic Improvement League
Weltin
Baldon Returns From Toledo Factory Visit
B. F. Baldon, superintendent of the Irwin Overland company, has just returned from the Toledo factory of the company which manufactures the Overland line of cars.
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B. F. Baldon
Irwin Overland Company
Toledo
Bold thief in hands of police
James Thompson aged 20 known to police dismantled a water heater at 32114 Hampshire street cutting copper trim and tossing metal from a second story window. He was arrested after a police investigation led by Officer Blackwood and Detective Bumster. He admits theft of copper and faces larceny charges with possible grand jury action and further confessions expected.
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James Thompson
Hampshire Street
Blackwood
Thompson
Bumster
City Court Session Narrowly Convicts Vagrant Man
In the city court yesterday morning Robert Jackson a Negro was found guilty of vagrancy and sent to the workhouse for 2414 days in default of paying a 12.75 dollar fine. Charles Alexander George Lee and J T Maas were fined and costs for drunkenness. The case against John Wilson for obtaining money under false pretenses was continued until July 12.
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Robert Jackson
Charles Alexander
George Lee
J. T. Maas
John Wilson
Veteran Hag Watch Stolen At Soldiers' Home
H R Wolgamott inmate Cottage No 18 at Soldiers Home reported to police yesterday that a gold watch was stolen from his quarters sometime Thursday afternoon or night. Saloon Changes Hands With the semi annual remittance of saloon licenses due July 1, two or three places have changed hands and new license arrangements are under way. A deal closed for the Fourth and Spring streets saloon owned by F J Bockenfelt, making Ben Digseler the proprietor.
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H. R. Wolgamott
Fourth
Spring Streets
F. J. Bockenfelt
Ben Digseler
City Council Meeting Delayed To Tuesday Night
The city council weekly session has been postponed from Monday to Tuesday night due to Independence Day celebrations on Monday.
Helmets Arrive for Quincy Fire Department
Helmets ordered weeks ago for the Quincy Fire Department have arrived. The gear uses black waterproof cloth with leather bracing and bears the company number and the words Quincy Fire Department on the front. Fifty helmets were purchased at $4 each.
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Quincy. Fire Department
Quincy Fire Department
City Officials to Appear Before Utilities Commission
Alder men Weisenburger and Koehler Mayor Abbott and Corporation Counsel Inghram, with Quincy Gas Electric and Heating reps, will appear before the Public Utilities Commission in Springfield next Tuesday to present their sides in the Quincy case seeking an investigation of current gas rates.
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Utilities Commission
Weisenburger and Koehler
W. K. Abbott
Inghram
Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Springfield
Quincy
Threatens Life of Newspaper Editor Charged in Clayton
Arthur Rosen of Clayton was brought to Quincy and arraigned before Justice Ben Heckle on threatening the life of J. L. Stoker editor of the Clayton Enterprise. The case was continued for a week. Rosen also faced peace disturbance charges in county court, continued to July 9. He posted bond for both appearances.
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Arthur Rosen
Clayton
Quincy
Ben Heckle
J. L. Stoker
Clayton Enterprise
Rosen
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for skin woes
An advertisement cautions that ordinary injuries can become serious if infected and promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as protective and healing. It claims the salve is antiseptic, kills infection, prevents complications, and is good for blemishes acne salt rheum eczema with a 2-ounce box priced at 25 cents from druggists.
Road improvement plan estimates for Hannibal Quincy stretch
County Superintendent L L Boyer and W A Martin assessed the Hannibal to Quincy road. About 10 miles of repair are needed with an estimated total cost near 1700 dollars to grade and macadam the route. Work starts at Eighth Street and progresses mile by mile toward Marblehead, with two months of grading and paving ahead.
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Quincy
Hannibal-Quincy
L. L. Boyer
W. A. Martin
Street Railway Company
Martin
Adams County
Eighth Street
Twelfth Street
Marblehead
Fall Creek Town Hall
Fall Creek
Thousand See Good Races On Plymouth Track
Rain disrupted Plymouth racing but crowds enjoyed two heats and pace to finish program tomorrow. Jim Jeffries led the 2:29 trot and was favored to meet tougher competition. track in good shape with noon resumption planned. About a thousand spectators attended today as officials aim to complete events by tomorrow noon.
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Plymouth
Ill
Jim Jeffries
Elsie Janus
Seesieee
Tom Montgomery
Caentees
James Mack
Elbenia
Thea
King
Edgars
Seaeebeeee
Golden Girl
Ae Seseeseees
Wharry K Oes
Semfiae Ar
Eva Pearl
Ees Ee Bos
Rbessie TH
Ae Ee Eens
Are You Feeling Fit The Kidney Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for weak or diseased kidneys. It claims the pills help the kidneys filter the blood and expel poisons, preventing sore muscles joints backache rheumatism and warning signs of bladder ailments. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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Miller & Arthur .Drug Co
Rain Delays St Pauls Lutheran Picnic at South Park
Between two hundred fifty and three hundred members of St Pauls Lutheran Sunday school enjoyed a citywide outing at South Park. Rain moved many picnickers to seek shelter in the early afternoon though the day turned fair after 4 pm. Tots rode in 25 automobiles in the morning and lunch was served at noon for over 250 children. A late afternoon concert by the Imperial band entertained those who stayed as the weather cleared.
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St. Paul’s Lutheran Sunday School
South Park
Timperial
Quincy stores to close all day on Fourth of July
Quincy merchants announce all downtown stores will close Monday in observance of the Fourth of July though the holiday falls on Sunday. The move aims to respect local and out of town customers with a uniform business closure.
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Quincy
Daniels Will Filed For Probate In Perry
The will of Thomas C. Daniels, deceased, formerly of Perry, was filed for probate yesterday. Dated May 25, 1915, the document names Lawrence Daniels as executor and leaves widow Goldie Daniels $300 plus household goods. The remaining estate is to be divided equally among brothers and sisters including John Daniels Rose Hood Joe Daniels Mabel Harris Gertrude Daniels Harry Daniels Alma Daniels.
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Thomas C. Daniels
Perry
Lawrence Daniels
Goldie
Daniels
John Daniels
Rose Hood
Joe Daniels
Mabel Harris
Gertrude Daniels
Harry Daniels
Alma Daniels
Sloan's Liniment Beneficial for Aching Muscles
A testimonial notes Sloan's Liniment relieves tired aching muscles after hard work. The user claims it stops suffering and pains, describes it as a better counter irritant than mustard, and recommends buying a 25 cent bottle from all druggists.
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Sloan
Elabo rate Banquet At Noon And Anothe r In The Evening
The Illinois Commercial Hotel Men's association held its mid summer convention in Quincy with one hundred delegates enjoying two elaborate banquets at Hotel Quincy. Morning sessions featured welcome remarks by Mayor Abbott and a keynote on hotel management by P W Eyster. An afternoon banquet included entertainment by Reinkendorff's orchestra, with further toasts by Burlingames. A second banquet followed at seven with extensive dining and music. Rain canceled a planned ball game, but tours of the city and parks filled the afternoon. The January meeting will elect officers and set next year's summer venue.
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Highland Park
Quincy
Wighland
Highland
Park
Riverview Park
Chicago
Coney Island
N. Y
Illinois Commercial Hotel Men's Association
Quincy Hotel
Hotel
Horace Wiggins
Jefferson Hotel
Peoria
H. V. Pettitt
Ottawa
A. J. D'Arcy
W. K. Abbott
H. Pace
Macomb
George McGuire
Virginia Hotel
Oak Streets
Charles Adelpohl
Newcomb Hotel
Harry Walker
Frank Jenkins
P. W. Eyster
C.f.perry
Chamber of Commerce
Quincey
Reinkendorff
Mro
Open Verdict in Fuller Inquest
Coroner M J Haley presided over an inquest into the death of Mrs Mary Fuller of Hampshire Street who died Thursday night from poisoning. Principal witnesses included her husband Fuller and Dr Becker who testified she mistook Paris green for soda in a dark pantry. The jury returned a verdict that the death was from poisoning. The Freiburg Undertaking Co took the body and it will be sent to Madison for burial.
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M. J. Haley
Mary
Fuller
Hampshire
Freiburg Undertaking Company
Madison
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Quincy Road
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Gost
Roger
Strawpile
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