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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1915
Page
11
State association launches campaign to prevent desecration of the national flag. The Ten Commandments of flag etiquette outline duties such as saluting the flag, raising it at sunrise, not letting it touch the ground, and prohibitions on advertising or defacement. Authorities vow prosecution for violations.
The article extols the American flag as a symbol of union freedom loyalty and humanity. It urges reverent daily raising over schools and homes and proper care of worn flags. Dorothy Quincy chapter prompts anti desecration efforts and Illinois Flag Day observances push for a uniform school code.
Bertha Gathright failed to appear against her husband on charges of peace disturbance and assault. the case was dismissed for want of prosecution after she arrived late. Judge Reardon admonished her. Eugene Herscher facing auto theft was dismissed for lack of evidence. James Thompson faced larceny. preliminary hearing set for July 7 with $500 bond, otherwise remanded to county jail.
The Eagle club invites all to Baldwin Park for a two day outing starting at 1:30 today. Events include horse racing five harness races a ballgame an open dancing pavilion and a figure 8 ride with a bathing pool ready for visitors.
Mrs Katherine Kegel widow of William Kegel died at 3 30 yesterday morning at her daughter Mrs John Ottwein 624 South Sixteenth street. She had been ill with a complication of diseases and was born in Westfalen Germany coming to this country in 1866. Survived by two daughters Emilie Kevel and Mrs John Ottwein a daughter in law Mrs Carl Kegel a son in law John Ottwein three grandchildren Marion Carl and William Kegel. She was member of St Johns Lutheran church Ladies Aid society and Sewing Circle.
Quiet wedding at the county clerk's office as Miss Anna Buoy of Kirksville Mo and a Quincy man marry. Ceremony by Rev I J Leemhuis, plans for a short wedding trip before settling in the city.
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