Luther Memorial church 25th anniversary service features Dr H L Yarger
Dr H L Yarger of Chicago spoke at Luther Memorial church 25th anniversary home mission and church extension night. Eleven of thirteen charter members attended. recognition addressed by Rev E P Schueler. Members received 25 Sweet Peas and eight dozen silver ware items. social and all day picnic planned at South Park with contests and suppers by women's groups.
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H. L. Yarger
Chicago
Board of Church Extension
Luther Memorial
Crarger
Yarer
E. P. Schueler
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Mr. Schueler
Teo
Ladies’ Social Union
South Park
Catch 11 Big Cat Fish Prosper in Fulton Classic
William Wee Bruner of 1340 North Fifth Street hauled 11 Fulton catfish weighing 375 pounds in total. He and a partner used a trot line method called Johnny lining to snag the string, with catfish at about 20 cents a pound. The tale highlights Bruner’s persistence and a successful fishing outing.
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William
Wee” Bruner
North Fifth Street
Bruner
Johnny Lining
Abe Martin Says Fold Money For Safe Double
A humorous quip suggests folding money and keeping it in the pocket as the safest way to double wealth. The remark also notes that only rarely do relatives reach a true speaking terms for a family reunion.
Body of Hampton found in river near Canton
The body of John Hampton, 29, one of two Canton fishermen missing since March 27 during a heavy snowstorm, was found in the Mississippi River about a mile south of Petty’s discovery. An inquest found accidental drowning. Hampton’s brother testified, identifying clothes, with testimony from local boat builder Guy Van and fisherman Jasper Davis. Survived by mother, three sisters, and four brothers in Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hampton
Canton
Mississippi
Arthur Petty
Smoot
Petty
Garrett Hendrickson
M. J. Haley
Charles Clark
Chute
Hampton
Joseph Hampton
Guy van
Jasper Davis
Canten
Memorial service honors Rev. Edwin M. Clingan
G A Earhart led a solemn memorial service at the Presbyterian church for Rev. Edwin M. Clingan. Friends recalled his Quincy ministry from 1900 to 1910 and noted his impact in Walla Walla where he died, and Elmwood where buried. Duets were sung by Mrs. Inghram and Miss Gertrude Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Earhart
Edwin M. Clingan
Presbyterian Church
Clingan
Quincy
J. M. Dunlap
Russell Barr
Walla Walla
Wash
Elmwood
John Inghram
Gertrude Allen
Dunlap
Walla Walls
Happy Y M C A Boys Reach Camp Near Marceline
Twenty eight YMCA boys are at a summer camp near Marceline enjoying open air life. They traveled with O A Alderson the boys secretary by Carthage branch train to Ursa and then proceeded to the camping grounds.
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Marcelline
O. A. Alderson
Ursa
Seven Foot Shark Killed in Matawan Creek
A seven foot long shark weighing about two hundred pounds was killed at the entrance of Matawan creek New Jersey on Wednesday. The animal, described as diamond tooth or blue nose variety, was sighted after a boy had been killed there a week earlier and a rescuer died later from injuries. Thomas C. Cottrell and Richard Lee in a small power boat killed the shark while it appeared to move north.
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Creek Matawan
N. J
Matawan Creek
Thomas C. Cottrell
Richard Lee
Missouri pastor in jail after bootlegging charge
Rev. R. M. Mills longtime pastor of Christ ian churches in Missouri and other states and his wife are in the county jail. Mills faced bootlegging charges and a fine of 300 dollars or 150 days in jail. he chose the jail term. His wife is being kept by the jailer to stay near him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Montgomery City
Mon
R. M. Mills
Movie Flirt Arrest Shocks Chicago Theatre Crowd
CHICAGO July 20 Plinie De Lima a self described Cornell graduate and Brazilian coffee heir was arrested before Wednesday on charges of annoying Mrs Catherine Tart a woman seated next to him in a moving picture theater He denied the charges and faced police after the incident in the venue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Plinie de Lima
Cornell
Snapaula
Brazil
Catherine Tart
Duel Ends in Double Death in Dawson Springs
Dawson Springs Ky July 20 town marshal K H H Reach shot and killed Richard Rogers who had sworn to a warrant for assault in a pistol duel. As Rogers fell Reach was killed by Mack Logan who drove up in a ducey when the firing began. No arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Springs
K. HH. Reach
Richard Rogers
Rogers
Reach
Mack Logan
Father Montrucio to Leave Soldier's Home Sunday
Father Montrucio the Catholic chaplain at the Soldiers Home will relinquish his charge Sunday and Father Lee will assume duties Monday. Superintendent John E Andrew said he received notice of the transfer from the secretary to Bishop Ryan of Alton. Andrew explained language difficulties hindered communication and that the board of administration requested the move to improve understandability for inmates. Montrucio will be replaced by Fr. Lee while Montrucio contemplates a river trip to St Paul, Minnesota.
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Father Montrucio
Home
Father Lee
John E. Andrew
Ryan
Alton
Quincy
Andrew
Fr. Lee
Board of Administration of
Illinois
Montrucio
Board of Administration
Fr. Montrucio
New York City
America
St. Paul, Minn
Drivers Chosen for New George C Marriott Fire Apparatus
Chief Marriott selects George Geoppert and Mike Quinlivan as drivers of the new George C Marriott fire apparatus stationed at No 6 engine house. Third Assistant Chief Westmann and Ben Kuhlman will learn to drive. Horses from the old cart reassigned to Nos 7 and 3. Leon Phillips of American LaFrance supervised the installation and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Geoppert
Mike Quinlivan
George C. Marriott
Marriott
Westmann
Ben Kuhlman
Leon Phillips
la France Engine Company
Quincy Pulse to Represent C of O in funeral services
The Chamber of Commerce appointed W T Duker Judge 5 B Montgomery and J Will Gardner to represent the chamber in the funeral services for Charles Williamson today. A floral offering will be sent to Williamson's home. June vouchers ready city comptroller Albert Glindeman announced all vouchers for the month are ready for distribution and urges payees to collect them after audits last week. Building is being remodeled at 422 South Eighth Street for Herman Stormer to run a mortuary on the first floor and a flat on the second. Ben Hur Tribe meets as R H Siepet recounts his trip to Crawfordsville Ind for the supreme tribe meeting and plans for the twentieth anniversary in October. Sheriff Coons and deputies investigated a bear sighting near Columbus, finding a traveling group of Russian Jews with a bear in their wild animal show who were ordered to move on. A warrant was issued for A L Vollbracht on a dog theft claim by A T W Dix. Vollbracht will appear in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
Chamber of Commerce
W. T. Duker
B. Montgomery
J. Will Gardner
Charles Williamson
Albert Glindeman
South Eighth Street
William Mast
Herman Stormer
Ben Hur
R. H. Siepet
Ben Hur Tribe
Supreme Tribe of
Crawfordsville
Ind
Coons
Frank McNay
Riley
Columbus
Harniess
A. L
Doc) Vollbracht
A. T W. Dix
Vollbracht
Dix
New York Club Sends Baseball Gear to Border Camp
New York American League club shipped baseball bats and other paraphernalia to the First regiment New York National Guard camp at McAllen Texas in response to a private company’s request. Manager Donovan was informed by the regiment’s private in command that the national game is the only sport available for the border boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
First Regiment
New York National Guard
McAlen
Texas
Donovan
Dewey school plans shown to committee for approval
Architect George Behrensmeyer presented the Dewey school plans to the Buildings and Grounds committee, including front and side elevations, a 75,000 dollar project, with emphasis on a distinct design. The layout features eight classrooms, an auditorium, a gym, modern lighting, heating and ventilation, and fireproof construction with oak trim and hard maple floors. Cost estimates and occupancy timing were discussed, with occupancy not expected before April 1917 unless circumstances hasten work.
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Board of Education
George Behrensmeyer
Behrensmeyer
Quincy May Lose Its Military Band
The Fifth Infantry band in Quincy faces possible disbanding as members refuse or hesitate to take the federal oath. Col. Frank S. Wood has directed Capt. Bernard Kelly in Peoria to recruit enough musicians so the band can move there. If muster fails, the civic band will continue with the same members and director, preserving music for Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Infantry
Quincy
Frank S. Wood
Bernard Kelly
Peoria
Gen Tokinosuke Oka Dies After Resigning Health
Gen Tokinosuke Oka, minister of war in the Okuma cabinet in 1914 and again 1915-16, died this morning after resigning last March due to ill health in TORTO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oka
Tokinosuke Oka
Okuma
92 year old Joseph Miles enjoys races then wanders home
Joseph Miles 92, longtime horse lover from 828 Adams street, spent the afternoon at Baldwin park races. After midnight he wandered off while returning with a young escort, was picked up by police at 24th and Maine, and later taxied home. He lives alone, eats three meals with neighbors, and plans more years of life. He entertained officers at police headquarters and invited them to fish with him.
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Joseph M. Hiles
Adams Street
Baldwin Park
South End
Joe
Eighth
Adams
Twenty-fourth
Maine
Hiles
A Name by Whittier Echoes Greenleaf Lineage
John Greenleaf Whittier and the Greenleaf family of Quincy are linked by a shared name and lineage. The poet notes possible Huguenot origins and references Saint Malo in tracing Greenleaf to Feuillevert, while urging his grand-nephew Greenleaf Whittier Pickard to uphold the family’s ideals of faith, duty, and character through life and memory.
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John Greenleaf Whittier
Greenleaf
Quincy
John Greenleaf
Greenleaf Whittier Pickard
St. Malo
Marot
Fie
Feuillevert
Friend of Lincoln's Dead
Springfield, July 20 Washington Hes, a pioneer resident of Sangamon county and former owner of 6000 acres died Wednesday at the age of 16. He was a personal progeny of Abraham Lincoln and an officer in the Black Hawk war.
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Lincoln
Springfield
Washington Hes
Sangamon County
Tie
Abraham Lincoln
Record Heat By Local Observer On Wednesday
Local government observer reported that 102 degrees was recorded in the shade around 2 o clock Wednesday afternoon before the storm passed. The heat seemed intense, and the mercury indicated a very high temperature.
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Mercury
Fight of bosses for control of state
Col Frank L Smith of Dwight denounces the Republican gubernatorial race as a battle among bosses for control of Illinois. Speaking at Camp Point he accuses Hull’s backers of Chicago factionalism and says Lowden is guided by other Chicago leaders. Smith appeals to character and achievement in seeking the state’s business manager post.
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Frank O. Lowden
Morton Vennison Hull
Republican Party of
Illinois
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Camp Point
Hull
Deneen
Roy West
Chicago
West
Lowden
William H. Thompson
Fred Luthin
Thompson
Luthin
Smith
Schuyler to Sue Adams Over County Bridge Costs
Schuyler County officials plan legal action against Adams County to recover half the cost of several bridges built on the county line. The joint bridge rule requires both counties to share expenses, but Adams County has not contributed for these line bridges as Schuyler County has, due to internal bridge needs. Boyer will present the issue to the county board of supervisors for decision.
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L. L. Boyer
W. H. Henderson
Schuyler County
Adams County
Boyer
Board of Supervisors
Mrs D S Clutch Visit and Camp Plans Near Marcelline
Mrs D S Clutch and her daughter from Kinderhook are in the city visiting relatives and friends. Henry Kaelber and local officers plan a weekend at Mr Kaelber's camp near Marcelline with activities for Patrolman George Vernham on vacation. Mrs Maida Lee Fosgate returns from Galesburg after attending an Illinois Commercial Hotel association convention.
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D. S. Clutch
Kinderhook
Henry Kaelber
George Vernham
Laacke
E. E. Ellis
George Grimmer
Kaelber
Marcelline
Vernham
Maida Lee Fosgate
Galesburg
Illinois Commercial Hotel Association
Statehouse Ball for relief funds in Springfield UL
Governor and Mrs Dunne led the grand march at a military ball in the state capitol to raise funds for families of militiamen at the Mexican border. Col S Q Tripp and Mrs James Hamilton Lewis also led the other line with state officials and many Company C Fifth Regiment members in uniform. It was the first state house ball since Gov Altgeld’s 1893 inauguration.
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Statehouse
Springfield
Dunne
Col
S. Q. Tripp
James Hamilton Lewis
Chicago
Lewis G. Stevenson
James J. Brady
Company C. Fifth Regiment
State House
John P. Altgeld
Austrian Offensive Expected in East Berlin
London reports indicate Russian forces have resumed a strong assault along the Moldava near the Hungarian frontier. Artillery is pivotal, mountain batteries have yielded strong results, and correspondents say the Russians aim to press the offensive and push back opposing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Moldava
Grant Defeats Neville In Western Colt Championship
In the Western Colt Championship second round at DEL MONTE California Douglas Grant, northern California champion, defeated Neville, former state title contender, on the green in a feature match. The round showcased steady putting and competitive play as Grant secured the win.
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Grant
Neville del Monte
Cal
Douglas Grant
California
Neville
State of California
Lehigh
Short Change Man at Work at Majestic Cafe
A smooth thief at the Majestic cafe during supper hours swindled cashier Edith Sinnock by using a 35 bill mixed with other notes to obtain change. He secured 1050 dollars and a meal, then swapped denominations, causing a ten dollar loss to the cash drawer. Described as dark complexioned, in a tailored play suit and panama hat, he fled before being caught. An employee’s street search failed.
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Edith Sinnock
Majestic Cafe
Needy Mothers and Children Enjoy Salvation Army Picnic
About 150 attendees gathered in South Park for a Salvation Army outing for needy mothers and children. A 20 mile automobile parade preceded the event, with twelve parade seats and routes through city streets and countryside. Ice cream bananas and soda accompanied a noon meal of nourishing foods on a hot day.
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South Park
Salvation Army
J. W. Gardner
E. J. Parker
Mr. Moorman
Moorman Manufacturing Company
W. J. Singleton
D. W. Mumper
Wayland Company
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Quincy Casket Company
Quincy Transfer Company
R. ©. Bacon
Collins Plow Company
Patron Saint Honored at St Vincent Home Mass
A high mass in the chapel of the St Vincent home honored Saint Vincent de Paul. Rev Father Postner celebrated with deacon and sub-deacon, followed by sacrament blessing and a German sermon on Charity to the Aged and Poor by Rev Father Didacus. Cars ferried attendees to Calvary Cemetery for a talk on Love to the Departed and the dedication of a new marble statue monument to the charity patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent
St. Vincent de Paul
Father Postner
Hohl
Klaes
Guisti
Father Didacus
Messrs. Freiburg
Wiskirchen
Moller
Holtschlag
Tenk
Stahl
Dirck
Calvary Cemetery
Father Degenhardt
Becker Wins Singles In Central Illinois Tennis Meet
Becker a University of Illinois star won the central Illinois tennis association annual tournament singles title at Decatur. He defeated Snyder of Morinqua in straight sets. In doubles, Haines and Catlin won over Becker and Powers in straight sets. The 1917 tournament will be played in Decatur.
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Becker
Decatur
Ill
W. Hi. Becker
University of Illinois
Central Illinois Tennis Association
Snyder
Moneaqua
Haines
Catlin
Springfield
Millikin University
Powers
Signing All Star Team for New Orleans Trip
Bill Brennan signs an all star Three I baseball club for a winter trip to New Orleans. A four club league will operate there from New Years until training season opens. Players who sign with Brennan receive transportation to New Orleans and back plus a salary while there.
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Bill Brennan
New Orleans
Brennan
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois shows fair and cooler Thursday with Friday fair. Missouri and Iowa expect fair conditions Thursday with moderate temperatures and a slight warming trend into Friday.
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Ilinois
Missouri
Iowa
Resin may be sought in person at Wells R Pate Rent
Wanted frie s sitte Wells R Pate RENT N fiv Buy urrk st resin cattane at Wieytet, 813 Oak street oF.
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Perm
Piean 4 Srt
Pate
Wieytet
Smi
Elie
Oak Street
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Schueler
Catherine Schulcraft
Charles Krug
C. W. Breitwieser
Bertha Herman
J. H. Herman
Fred Hoehne
Anna Rothgeb
Harry Rothgeb
Anna Andrews
Louise Wald ‘Haus
Lizzie Liebman
Church
Mr. Bingaman
George Dasbach
Laura Greeman
Freda Thomasmeyer
Hapke
Esther Fleer
Mabel Henhoff
Telen Sprick
William Bruner
Abe Martin
Hampton I
Walla Walla, Wash
Bishop Ryan
DEWEY
O. K
Jackson School
Dewey School
J. M. Winters
Bubbiness
Clyde Sears
General Educational Fund
Joseph Miles
John Greenleap Whittier
Frank Smith
Schuyler
East
St. Vincent Home Chapel
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