Charges May Be Dropped In Dolly Ledgerwood Case
CHICAGO July 28 The charge of attempting to foist a false heir on a probate court to claim a large share of a late husband s estate may be dropped by the state. Dolly Ledgerwood Matters and Margaret Ryan contend over Baby Irene in a habeas corpus proceeding. Judge Landis paused on the matter as defense objects to further hearing until the criminal charge is disposed of. Ramsey stated the chance of trial.
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Chicago
Dolly Ledgerwood
Daniel G. Ramsey
Federal District Court
Irene
Solomon
K. M. Landis
Williamson Estate Left to Widow in Probate Record
The will of Charles H. Williamson dated March 11 1916 leaves all real and personal property to his widow Mrs Emily Williamsson who is named sole beneficiary. The county court admitted the will to probate and appointed her executrix with bond of 4000.
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Emily Williamsson
Charles H. Williamson
Meetings in Labor Temple Next Week
Meetings beginning Sunday morning and continuing through next week will be held in Labor temple at Ninth and State. Sunday 9 a.m. Order of American Railway Trackmen. Tuesday Beer Bottlers. Wednesday Stone Masons. Thursday Team Drivers Iron Molders Press Feeders Pressmen and Pattern Makers.
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Labor Temple
Ninth
Uncle Tom's Cabin Shown At Orpheum Quincy Theater
The Orpheum presented Uncle Tom's Cabin last night with the Orpheum players delivering a lively performance. Mr. Finch starred as Uncle Tom and received praise for the impersonation while Little Ethelyn Lewis showed marked progress as Little Eva.
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Orpheum Theater
Orpheum Players
Quincy
Uncle Tom
Finch
Ethelyn Lewis
Eva
Miss Lewis
Williams
Amusements Today Program Guide Highlights
Orpheum features the play Un cle Tom's Cabin with the Orpheum players and Bijou showcases The Moonshiner's Daughter with Mildred Morrison. Star presents Anita Stewart in The Suspect and Mme Petrova with Belasco in The Scarlet Woman. Savoy features Gloria's Romance with Billie Burke and Henry Kolker. Quincy shows Acquitted with Wilfred Lucas. Colonial presents Why Mrs. Kentworth Lied. Princess has Geraldine Farrar in Maria Rosa. Family presents Jack Pickford in Why Love is Blind. The Preacher Who Flew Tlisite is listed.
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Orpheum
Orpheum Players
Bijou
Mildred Morrison
Pictures
Anita Stewart
Belasco
Mme_ Petrova
Savoy
Billie Burke
Henry Kolker
Gloria
Mutual Weekly
Wilfred Lucas
Colonial
No Break in Heat Wave This Month
Chicago reports a continuing heat wave across the western plains with extremely high temperatures since 1901. The government weather bureau warned relief is unlikely soon as drought worsens crops in Kansas Oklahoma Illinois Missouri Iowa Wisconsin and Nebraska face growing stress.
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Chicago
Plains
Kansas
Government Weather Bureau
Canadian Northwest
Oklahoma
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Man pleads not guilty in sign defacing case
E W Menke was arraigned before Magistre Reard on a warrant charging defacing a sign and removing a barrier on the East State street state aid road under construction. Contractor Frank Rees alleges Menke moved the barrier and drove a threshing outfit across a new culvert. Menke says no barrier existed and will produce witnesses. case continued to Saturday August 5.
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E. W. Menke
East State Street State Aid
Frank Rees
Menke
Hay Field Fire Destroys Ten Acres in La Prairie
William Anderson, a local farmer, reported a hay field fire ignited Wednesday afternoon by a farm hand while burning fence row to hollow out bumble bees. The blaze spread rapidly through dry hay, destroying about 10 acres and 18 to 20 tons before containment.
Probate notes in county court report reads like estate actions
Letters testamentary issued to Karoline and Fredericka Dedert in the estate of Charles HH Burghorff with a bond of 19000 approved. Martha G Sloan named executrix of Cassius M Sloan estate. bond 1000 furnished and approved. Charles J Francis named administrator of Hertha E Francis estate. bond 100 approved. An order names Charles L Bartlett as conservator for James M Campbell. Fredericka Dedert named guardian of Ethel Meyer, heir of Charles Burgdorff.
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Karoline
Fredericka Dedert
Charles HH. Burghorff
Martha G. Sloan
Cassius M. Sloan
Charles J. Francis
Hertha E. Francis
Charles L. Bartlett
James M. Campbell
Ethel Meyer
Charles Burgdorff
Real Estate Transfers in Quincy Listings
George F. Roberts transfers to Glenn R. Bogue parcels 1 2 lot 1 block 12 Garretts addition Quincy for 1000 dollars. Theodore C. Poling to George A and Gertrude Ellis lot 1 block 15 Walton Heights addition Quincy for 195 dollars. William H. Heelscher to D L Williams lot 39 Poling and Cruttenden addition Quincy for 400 dollars. Rudolph Tenk to Archer B Rogers and Manon Rogers pilot 3 block 2 Lawndale addition Quincy for 10 dollars.
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George F. Roberts
Glenn R. Bogue
Garrett
Quincy
Theodore C. Poling
George A
Gertrude Ellis
Walton Heights
William H. Heelscher
D. L. Williams
Poling
Cruttenden
Rudolph Tenk
Archer B. Rogers
Manon Rogers
Lawndale
Local residents listed for election or census recall
Ernie Cecil Logsdon of Versailles hallmarked with 21. Hallie Mae Vanderventer, Versailles aged 18. Andrew LeGramke, Liberty at 1.0. 20 Rose Anna Welsh, Payson 19. Wiliam R Miessler, Des Peres Mo 23. Clara M Buss, Golden 20.
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Ernie Cecil Logsdon
Versailles
Hallie Mae Vanderventer
Andrew LeGramke
Liberty
Rose Anna Welsh
Payson
Wiliam R. Miessler
Des Peres
Clara M. Buss
Golden
Western Union Reduces Telegraph Fees for Guards at Border
The Western Union Telegraph Company announces that until further notice telegraphic money transfers to National Guard members mustered into federal service at the Mexican border will cost half the usual charge. The move eases expenses for those departing quickly and allows swift support for soldiers and their families, leveraging low-cost transfers for relief.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
National Guard
Sam
Native Congress Signals Push for Self Government in Java
In Bandoeng Java a Sarekat Islami congress with seventy branches urged self rule for about 45 million people. Yokio Amin oto led calls for a Colonial Advisory Council of 39 members with budget duties and limited legislative power to advise the governor and represent local interests.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Bandoeng
Dutch East Indies
Java
Sarekat Islami
Yokio Aminoto
Hague
Northern Illinois Seared by Heat Wave
Northern Illinois endures a two and a half week heat wave with 100 degree highs and no rain. Farmers report heavy livestock losses, especially Mildh cows, with Plainfield reporting multiple animal deaths. Temperatures have stayed at 90 plus for most days since mid July, stressing poor farmers financially.
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Illinois
Aurora
Plainfield
Loutzenhiser Harris Rites Celebrate Blockton Union
In Carthage Iowa on a July Wednesday Miss Flossie B Harris wed John R Loutzenhiser of Blockton Iowa at her mother's home Rev M L OHarra officiated The bridal party wore pink and white colors and Miss May Harris served as bridesmaid After a wedding supper the couple left for Cloverton Wisconsin then a Great Lakes trip before returning home The ceremony drew numerous out of town guests and notable attendees
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J. A. Thompson
Mr. Thompson
W. H. Thompson
Plunkett
Geo. Craig
Francis
Big Neck
Bowen
Mr. Craig
O. L. Schwarts
Frankfort
Henry L. Schwarts
C. B
Louie Long
Ben Rowland
Blessing Huspital
Carthage
Flossie B. Harris
John R. Loutzenhiser
Blockton
Iowa
Belle Harris
Marie Har?s
H. S. Huston
Superior
Neb
May Harris
Killarney
Wm. Ward
R. D. Alan
H. O. Loutzenhiser
Kirtman
Gladys Robertson
Grant City
Hill Welch
Tampa
Fla
H. 95. Huston
J. F. Webber
Ottumwa
Roger Gordon
Ilamilton
Margherite Rock
Davenport
Johns. Cochran
J. J. Scofield
Moss Ridge Cemetery
Tressler
Scott Belknap
Stidum & Shinn
J. Ross Swigert
Mack
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chicago
Gun Lake
Harvey D. Hoover
Washington, Il
Henry Denhart
Springfield
Carthage College
Will Booz
Quincy
Quiet in world uproar despite war in Egypt
A Reuters correspondent reports Egypt remains largely untroubled by the global conflict. British desert lines pin the enemy, while Egyptians see no combat, but suffer higher prices and broader money in circulation. The army uses local produce to meet needs, importing only what Egypt cannot supply at high costs.
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London
Reuter
Western Desert
Darfour
Egypt
Nile Valley
Delta
Europe
Smith Files Petition For Republican Governor Nomination
Springfield July 28 Frank L. Smith of Dwight has filed with the secretary of state his petition as a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor.
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Springfield
Ill
Frank L. Smith
Dwight
Secretary of State
Haldane Opens Lords Debate on Postwar Education Reform
In London on July 28 Viscount Haldane opened a Lords debate urging urgent national education reforms to meet future German competition after the war. Marquis Crewe announced a government plan to appoint a committee to review national education, tied to the postwar reconstruction committee led by Premier Asquith. Lord Haldane urged prompt action, noting the tide of progress elsewhere.
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London
Viscount Harleydane
House of Lords
Great Britain
Marquis of Crewe
Asquith
Lord Haldane
Passenger on Quincy Drowned in River in Rock Island
July 28 Joseph Vacca aged 27 of Chicago died while bathing on the steamer Quincy en route from St. Louis to St Paul when the boat stopped at Rock Island. He was seized by a cramp and drowned. Deckhand Lewis McLain of St Louis also died from heat effects aboard the same vessel.
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Rock Island
Joseph Vacca
Chicago
Quincy
St. Louis
St. Paul
Lewis McLain
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Lenore
Josephine Walle
Smith
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Quincy Ice Dealers
South Tenth ST
United States
Germ City Business College
GEM City Business College
D. L. Musselman
Musselman Bldg
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