Illinois Humane Society Convention In Quincy Delivers Talks
The sixth annual Illinois State Humane society convention met in Quincy at the YMCA assembly room with delegates and local attendees. Speakers covered humane education, animal welfare, and proposed legislation, followed by a banquet at Hotel Newcomb with Judge Lyman McCarl presiding.
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Illinois State Humane Society
Quincy
Ilinois
Y.M. C A
Newcomb
Fred G.’ Wolfe
Quincy _ Humane society
R. H. Hartley
Presbyterian Church
Lyman -McCarl
Humane Societies
Tyy
Ruth Ewing
Chicago
J.J. Linton
Olive Hoxsey
George A. H Scott
Illinois
Humane Sotiety
Resolutins Bhanking
Quincy Humane Society
Organization of Humane Study Clubs
Rose B. Jolly
McDonough County “Humane ‘Society
Belle Jones
Rock Island
Elgin
Kelly
Hannibal
James C. Fesler
Rochelle
Tis
Peoria
H. H. Schweppe
Alton Society
Matie F. Eshbaugh
Evanston
M._H. Lalor
George A. H. Scott
Lyman McCarl
Joe McGee Injured In Auto Accident Near Hannibal
Quincy vaudeville star Joe McGee famed as a blackface comedian sustained head injuries when the car he rode in with a delegation promoting good roads struck a bridge top brace near Hannibal. He was knocked from the vehicle and unconscious for about fifteen minutes. His condition is described as not serious.
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Joe McGee
Quincy
Hannibal
McGee
Funeral Service for Mrs. Mary Mescher
Last rites for Mrs. Mary Mescher were conducted yesterday at 9 30 from the residence 1869 Hampshire street and at 10 from St Francis Catholic church. The body was interred at St Boniface cemetery. Father Leo oversaw the services with many friends in attendance.
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Mary Mescher
Hampshire ‘Street
St. Francis Catholic Church
St. Boniface
Leo
Sloan's Liniment Relief Message From Patented Ad
An old ad touts Sloan's Liniment for tired aching muscles after hard work and over-exertion. It claims quick relief with light application and praise from a user. The pitch notes 25 cent price, counteracts soreness, and urges readers to get a bottle today.
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Sloan
Runaway at Twelfth and Locust Injures Gnuses in Ursa
Mr Behrensmeyer involved in Tuesday morning runaway at Twelfth and Locust streets. Mr and Mrs Gnuse of Ursa were injured. He says he does not feel wholly to blame and will pay a part of the expenses the accident will cost the Gnuses.
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Behrensmeyer
Twelfth and
Locust Streets
Gnuse
Ursa
Von Burg Dissolves Partnership to Take Over Store
Werenz Von Burg of Von Burg and Hellmer left for Chicago to buy a full new stock of jewelry for his store. The partnership with Mr Hellmer is dissolved and Von Burg becomes sole owner of the business.
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Werenz von Burg
von Burg & Hellmer
Chicago
Mr. Hellmer
Mr. von Burg
Guardianship Granted for Relph Jarrett Minor
In the estate of Anna Jarrett deceased James Jarrett filed for letters of guardianship for Relph Jarrett a minor. The petition was granted and his bond fixed at 5068 dollars.
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Anna Jarrett
James Jarrettt
Relph Jarrett
Youths Reported Missing in Kansas Wheat Fields
Late yesterday no direct word had been heard from Albert Hipkins and Ellis Huffman who were reported to have been killed in a Kansas storm while near Dodge City. Relatives disputed the rumor, noting a card from Huffman and messages to Wichita Kansas City and Topeka police but authorities in three cities found no fatal accidents within fifty miles. Efforts to trace the rumor showed no foundation, and relatives remained hopeful the boys are safe and will communicate soon.
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Albert Hipkins
Ellis Huffman
Kansas
Oscar. Collier
Quincey
Huffman
Dodge City
Hipkins
Wichita
Kansas ‘City
Kan
Topeka
Quincey Boys
Kansas City
Koch
Local notices mix move and personal updates
Local items report J H Bastert Co moving insurance offices to the second floor of a new bank, attorney Emery Lancaster ill at St Marys hospital awaiting possible surgery, Mrs Rudolph Wilms traveling to Belleville Kansas for her sister’s high school commencement, sheriff John Coens transporting a convicted youth to Pontiac, Drs Christie and Shango relocating rooms, letters of administration issued for Levi Davis estate with $8000 bond, Werner Von Burg reopening jewelry store on Maine Street, Henry Geschwindner sworn as deputy sheriff, Billy Smith leaving insurance offices for Lenk hardware, William Schroeder visiting West Point, Bickhaus file works closing for Frank Behrens funeral, Clem Siepker resigning to seek work in St Louis.
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J. H. Bastert Co
Emery Lancaster
St. Mary’s Hospital
Blue Ribbon Buffet
Hampshire
Rudolph’ Wilms
Belleville
Belleville High School
Dorris
Margaret
O.heady
John ‘ Coens
Pontiac
Learomie Clayton
Christie
Shango
Illinois State Bank
Levi Davis
Jennie Davis
von Burg & Hellmer
Werner von Burg
Maine Street
Henry Geschwindner
Baldwin Park
Coens
Billy Smith
New ‘Bank
William Schroeder
State ‘Street
West Point
Bickhaus
Frank Behrens
Clem Siepker
Lenk Hardware Store
St. Louis
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Remedy
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup as a soothing remedy made from pine balsam tar and honey. It claims thousands benefited, urging readers to buy the 25 cent original bottle to stop coughs and colds now.
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Dr. Bell
Graduation of Chaddock Class Shaped by School’s History
The Chaddock Boys' school held commencement under trees at Twenty fourth and Jersey. About 100 attended as diplomas were awarded to Paul R. Alexander Walter J. Bateman James T. Blacock Clifford Levin Emery N. Thompson Russel G. Whittaker and Sung Chang Lee. The program included a band concert solos and an address by Rev. E R Zaring on the measure of a man.
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Chaddock Boys
Chaddock ‘Boys’ School
Twenty-fourth
Jersey Streets
Paul R. Alexander
Walter J. Bateman
James T. Blacock
Clifford Levin
Emery N. Thompson
Russel G. Whittaker
Sung Chang Lee
Paul Alexander
Walter Bateman
Bessie Post. Henry
Henry
Reginal Estep
James Fitz
Lillian Brown Inghram
Zaring
Former Quinyan Dies in St Louis
A. J. Aschenbrenner 31 a Quincy born butcher died at his St Louis home Tuesday night. Survived by widow Edith Koch mother Mrs Hannah Aschenbrenner and brother Russell, with remains brought to Quincy this morning.
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A. J. Aschenbrenner
Hannah Aschenbrenner
North Tenth Street
Aschenbrenner
Quincy
St. Louis
Ife
Salem Church
Edith’ Koch
Russell Aschenbrenner
Seven year old falls from second story window
Norman Nolte, seven year old son of Mrs Emmet Nolte of Jefferson Street, toppled from a second story window at Kiefer Pharmacy on Hampshire Street. He landed headfirst, unconscious, was taken to Blessing Hospital. Doctors said skull fracture suspected. condition critical through the night.
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Norman
Emmet Nolte
Jefferson. Street
Hampshire Street
Kiefer Pharmacy
Orpheum Theater
H. O. Collins
C. A. Wells
Blessing Hospital
Directors of YMCA Hold Regular Meeting
The YMCA board met in the association building with strong attendance. Whistler resigned to join YMCA College in Chicago, effective August 15, to become a full-fledged secretary. the executive committee to hire a replacement. Committee reports show 395 in boy’s work meetings, 105 at socials, 83 at Indian tribe meetings, and 2,350 in boys’ rooms. Dormitory guests totaled 75 nightly. Physical department lists 120 gym students, 39 classes drawing 602 attendances, 564 pool patrons, 68 men in gym, 374 in gym, and 398 in pool totaling 1,785 baths. Swimming campaign had 316 total attendance with 75 taking the test and 31 passing. Gym schedule ends June 18 with a summer schedule to follow. Seventeen new members bring total membership to 714.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Association
T.G Whistler
Hanna
B.S. M
ISS
Careless Rider Causes Accident In City Streets
Harry Loper was arrested for speeding and careless driving after a motorcycle crash on Fifth and Maine where Walter Scott was severely injured. Police report Lopez sped past a stopped streetcar and a judge will hear the case. Officer Blackwood also arrested H C Keller for speeding on a motorcycle near South Twentieth Street at about 41 mph.
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Harry Loper
Blackwood
Fifth
Maine Streets
Lopez
Walter. Scott
North Fifth Street
Scott
Reardon
H.C. Keller
Keller
South Twentieth Street
As Told in the Hills at the Orpheum with Oliver Players
The Oliver Players present As Told in the Hills at the Orpheum this week with popular price matinees today and Saturday. The show is praised as a real American play with scenes set across the Missouri river in the show me state. Between acts Charley Chaplin films will be shown.
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Orpheum
Oliver Players
Broadway
Quartet of Suits Placed on File Near Pittsfield
A防 rial divorce filing lists Stella Allen seeking restoration of her maiden name Stella Gilles as she sues husband Truman W Allen for habitual drunkenness. The case, filed in Pittsfield, notes Stella's Parson home and Birmingham marriage in 1907. Also, Ernestine Petersberger seeks legal separation from Harvey Petersberger on cruelty grounds, married Kansas City 1911, separated 1913. Alice Williams seeks decree. husband William Williams jailed for rape in Chester. Illinois State Bank files foreclosure suit vs Marie Hildenbrand et al for 1400 dollars secured by real estate mortgage.
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Truman W. Allen
Stella Allen
Rieb
Pittsfield
Allen
Quincy
Electric Wheel Works
Williamson
Birmingham
Ala
Parsons
Kan
Stella Gilles
Ernestine Petersberger
Harvey Petersberger
Kansas City
Alice Williams
William’ Williams
Chester
Illinois State Bank
Marie Hildenbrand
Chicago Strike Looms Over Wage Demands
Chicago officials report 14 000 street car workers face possible strike to press for higher pay. The men plan to decide tonight if they pursue strike action or arbitration under the International President W D Ma hon.
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Chicago
International
W.d.mahon
Crime Prevention Day Observed Gains Interest Across States
September 6 tentatively set as Crime Prevention Day Illinois and Gov Dunne to issue proclamation. Knights of Pythias and other secret orders push the movement. Masons back it, hoping lawyers help in convention. Law enforcement improvements also discussed, especially lodge-related enforcement.
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Knights of Pythias
Quincy
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois
Capper
Kansas
Chicago Bar Association
Knights ’ of
Pythias
Knights
Pythians
Uiiny
Masonic Order
Hilinois
Masons
Chicago
Six couples are licensed to wed in June ceremony
Cupid’s fine June day saw six couples receive marriage licenses. ADAM Jaeger, 28, of Quincy, weds Estella Armstrong, 19, Quincy. Frank Griffin, of Lima, legal age, weds Emma Stoward, Warsaw, legal age. Marion Kline, 21, Liberty, weds Effie Clary, 18, Liberty. Walter Viar, 27, Fowler, weds Rosa R Leach, 22, Coatsburg. George Lenane, 24, Quincy, weds Rose Fichter, legal age, Quincy. James McQuade, legal age, Keokuk, weds Myrtle Pensinger, legal age, Keokuk.
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Cupid
Adam Jaeger
Quincy
Estella Armstrong
Frank Griffin
Legal
Age
Lima
Emma Stoward
Warsaw
Marion Kline
Liberty
Effie’ Clary
Walter L. Viar
Fowler
Rosa’ R. Leach
Coatsburg
George
W. Lenane
Rose Fichter
James
T. McQuade
Keokuk
Myrthe- Pensinger
Dr Jing's New Life Pills Laxative Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Jing's New Life Pills as a pleasant easy laxative. It promises one or two pills with water at night for a natural movement by morning. Sold by druggists in an original package for 36.
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Dr. Kink
Jing
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Chaddock
State Humane Societies
Joe Wgee
Adolph Bachman
James Sullivan
St. John’s ‘Lutheran’ Church
Frank H. Behrens
Greenmount Cemetery
Locust Street
Luther Memorial Church
Board of Supervisors
Houston
County Board of Supervisors
E. P. Nelson
John Willard
Tom Carlin
Roy ‘Sharrow
Oscar Colber
Rev. Zaring
Board of Trustees
Chaddock School
McPherson
Eva C.frields
Payson
Bateman
Central Advocate
Alexander
Princeton
Ind
Warren
Quingyan
A.J. Aschenbrenner
Norman Nolte
YMCA
Maine
WANT
Adams County
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