Halbach-Schroeder to Build Five Story Fireproof Store
Halbach-Schroeder company plans a five story fireproof steel building on Fifth and Maine streets in Quincy to house a modern retail store. Groundbreaking set March 1 1917 with opening anticipated January 1918. The structure features continuous Fifth street show windows, a mezzanine waiting room, rapid elevators, and integrated departments from corsets to furniture, aiming to be a city show place. The design draws on tours of midwest cities, emphasizing harmony of color and unobstructed displays.
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Fifth
Maine
Halbach-Schroeder
Mercantile Palace
Quincy
Tinois
Martin J. Geise
Middle West
Washington Park
Fifth Street
Maine Street
Marshall Field
Chicago
T. BE. Lane
Miller and Arthur Drug Company
Charles Lutenbereg
Halbach- Schroeder Company
Milady
Robert and
Emil Halbach
Emery Lancaster
Geise
Decatur
Dayton
St. Louis
Kansas City
Hr. Schroeder
Robert Halbach
Emil Watbach
Halbach-Schroeder Company
George Gabrich
Frederick W. Halbach
Henry H. Schroeder
Halbach
Schroeder
Maxine and
Fifth Streets
Bank Couple Return From Funeral in Missouri
Mr and Mrs C T Bank of 2075 Broadway returned Tuesday from Veaubleau Missouri where they attended the funeral of Mrs Bank s father L D John He was among the oldest merchants in the city and had been ill for months Mrs Bank was with her father from April 1 until his death The other children were present Mr John aged 72 was a Civil War veteran He died last Thursday and the funeral was Friday
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C. T. Bank
Broadway
Veaubleau, Mo
Cigar Named After Actor Outdrawing The Stage Favorite
A witty quip circulates that a cigar bears more draw than the actor it touts. The remark nods to a beloved performer known for crowd appeal, while the smoke’s grip hints at a parallel flair in show business.
Complete Quincy Chautauqua program showcases top talent
The Quincy Chautauqua runs Sunday July 30 to Sunday August 6 with daily afternoon and night events. Flora Bertelle opens the program with lectures by James Whitcomb Riley and Rev. Brougher, followed by Dr. Carolyn Geisel and Grace Wilbur Trout topics. Norton the magician and Mascot the talking horse highlight children’s entertainment, with Mary Harris Armour delivering the final lecture.
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Flora Bertelle
Mary Harns Armor
Carolyn Geisel
Grace Wilbur Trout
Mary Harris Armor
Norton
Mascot
Quincy
Tuly
James Whitcomb Brougher
Miss Bertelle
Brougher
Tuly St
Carolyn E. Geisel
the Magician
the Pierces
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
The
Pierces
Edwin R. Weeks
Patrick Morris will filed for probate in county court
The will dated March 14, 1916 with a May 23 codicil names bequests to Mrs. James Ducey of Pittsfield, Ruth Ducey of Pittsfield, Rev. Father Driscoll, Rev. Father Foley of Pittsfield, and a niece Miss Mary Magan of Roscommon County Ireland. Executor is Willians Z. Cunnane. The Driscoll and Foley legacies support mass intentions. The remainder goes to the Irish niece.
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Patrick Morris
James Ducey
Pittsfield
Ruth Ducey
Father Driscoll
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Father
Six Union Regiments to Meet for October Reunion in Quincy
October 10 and 11 mark the reunion of six Union regiments in Quincy. Representatives met at the armory with Capt. W. H. Gay presiding and John Wessels serving as secretary. Regiments include the 8th Missouri Cavalry, and the 16th, 28th, 50th, 78th and 137th Illinois Infantry. Details are incomplete but plans include a parade, a supper, and a general camp fire with possible use of the Masonic temple for the gathering. Headquarters for each regiment are not announced yet.
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Quincy
Armory
W. H. Gay
Rockport
John Wessels
Missouri Cavalry
16Th
Ilinois
28Th
Illinois Infantry
50Th
Ilinois Infantry
137Th
Illinois
Change Made in the Police Department in City Hiring
Charles Duncan, a police department electrician, resigned to Chief Koch as Everett Moore was appointed to replace him. Moore begins duties this morning and will manage the department’s telephone system and daytime switchboard. Moore is an experienced telephone man who helped install the system. the role is listed as secretary of the board of health on the city payroll.
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Charles Duncan
Police Department
Koch
Everett Moore
Moore
Board of Health
Frank L. Smith Visits Quincy for Governor Bid
Dwight banker Frank L. Smith spent several hours in Quincy on Tuesday to bolster his Republican candidacy for governor and prep for a tour of the Fifteenth district. Guided by Judge John F. Garner and William B. Tompkins, he met party leaders, business people, and voters at Hotel Newcomb, expressing confidence in a businesslike administration and favorable prospects. Smith arrived Tuesday morning, traveled by Wabash to Griggsville and Pittsfield, then planned further district stops before returning to Quincy and resuming travel.
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Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Quincy
Fifteenth
Newcomb
John F. Garner
William B. Tompkins
Smith
Griggsville
Pittsfield
Local Personal Notes and Sales Promotions in Area
Miss Jennie Lrdy sister of Mrs. H. F. Lummis improves at Blessing hospital. Stella Anderson and Isabel Stickman finished the state normal course in Macomb and returned home. A $10 kitchen utensil set offered with Majestic range during the week sale at Street Hardware Co. Mrs. Ruth Johnson and daughter visiters return to Fellows, Cal. Halbach Schroeder Co promotes toilet articles in a reduction sale. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Purpos and Morrison plan a ten day visit to St Paul, returning on the steamer Quincy. Summer reductions on toilet articles at Halbach Schroeder Co. Mr. and Mrs. Earl West return from a two week trip to Minocqua, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. John Schmiedeskamp of Kansas City guests at a dinner party hosted by Miss Reinoehl. Ravlis man Tammitt visits city on business. Frank Smith of Dwight, Ill., and Mrs. Warren Blake of Collinsville visit Quincy area.
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Jennie Lrdy
H. F. Lummis
Blessing Hospital
Stella Anderson
Iasabel Stickman
State Normal
Macomb
Street Hardware Co
Twelfth
Broadway
Ruth Johnson
Arthur H. Purpos
Morrison
St. Paul
Quincy
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Earl West
Long Commission Company
Minooqua
Wis
Frank Smith
Dwieht
Ill
Former Devatur police chief aids in Dex car arrest case
Roy Rendure and Earl Geise were in Paris Mo where Geise 19 was arrested for breaking into a Dex car. Geise claimed he supported his widowed mother in Quincy and had no prior arrests. Rendure examined records and affidavits as police officials checked the case.
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Roy Rendure
Devatur
Earl Geise
Paris
Aso
Quincy
Flo Fimt
Brown
Bendure
Nene
Grand Parade Route Decided for Fall Round-Up
Wil Cover announces the parade route for the Fall Round-Up on Friday Oct 13. The event features four sections with decorated illuminated floats and $200 in prizes across a wide business territory.
Grand Parade Route Friday Night Oct 13
Parade will start at 7 45 p m sharp with Gen Henry R Hill as grand marshal. Start in Eighth and Vermont streets proceed to Hampshire Fourth Maine Eighth State Twelfth Broadway and disband at Eighth Street.
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Eighth
Vermont
Hampshire
Fourth
Maine
State
Twelfth
Broadway
Henry R. Hill
Fall celebration parade plans outlined in Quincy
The grand parade committee led by Chairman R E Hackman set Friday night Oct 13 as the parade date. Gen Henry R Hill will be grand marshal with aides. Four sections include civil and military on foot, illuminated autos, illuminated horse drawn floats, and Adams county agricultural representatives.
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R. E. Hackman
Henry R. Hill
Lear
Quincey
Adams County
R. E. Haskkman
Henry L. Michelmann
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Washington Park
Sheriffs Office
Court House
Ida Abbott
C. Crooks
Prze
Funeral for Helen Ewing in St Francis Church
Funeral services for the late Helen Viola Ewing will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock at St Francis Church. Burial follows at St Boniface Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
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Helen Viola Ewing
St. Francis Church
St. Boniface
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois sees generally fair conditions with continued warmth on Wednesday and a chance of local thunder showers Wednesday night or Thursday. cooler Thursday in north and west portions. Missouri reports generally fair and warm with possible thunderstorms and cooler by Thursday night or Thursday. Iowa expects partly cloudy skies Wednesday, with local thunder showers likely and cooler conditions by night in the west. Thursday should be generally fair and cooler.
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Missouri
Iowa
West Vertion
River Forecast Notes Stationary Flow From Warsaw Area
The forecast indicates the river below Warsaw will remain stationary or rise very slowly in the near term. Indicator from the lower river shows minimal change with slight, gradual movement expected.
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Warsaw
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Young Ladies’ Missionary Circle
Triangle Girls
Edith Califf
Alma Horney
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Nellie Berry
Helen Crawford
Sadie Gordon
Martha Wood
Emma Stinson
Stillwell
L. H. Hope
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