Lange Brothers Win Mendon Bank Contract
Lange Brothers of Quincy secure the contract to build the State bank of Mendon structure at 40 by 80 feet with a modified Italian Renaissance exterior and fireproof features. Architect Behrensmeyer notes the building will cost about $14,000, include a double deck burglar vault, vapor heat, and extensive window space while completion is pursued promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lange Brothers of
Quincy
State Bank of Mendon
George Behrensmeyer
Mendon
Behrensmeyer
Lange
Somers Seaman Visits Quincy Before Milwaukee Move
Joe Stancheski lately of the Somers crew is in Quincy visiting his wife’s family. He plans to go to Milwaukee Wednesday to start in the automobile business. The Somers crew remains well except George Kline, hospitalized in New Orleans. The torpedo chaser remains near New Orleans and has cruised along the gulf coast since reaching the river mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Stancheski
Somers
Quincy
New Orleans
Gulf Coast
Soldiers and Sailors Home Notes and Cox Superintendent Endorsement
Long list of Soldiers' Home residents and visitors with health updates and travel notes from Clark County daily life. Endorsement of Pleasant F. Cox of Rock Island for Soldiers' Home superintendent in Quincy approved by the board of supervisors.
State Fire Marshal to Inspect Quincy and County
The state fire marshal will survey Quincy and Adams county in late August. A Springfield meeting outlined a general state survey with every elevator and warehouse inspected in the city. Reports indicated five hazard elevators in the county have been noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Springfield
Selling Land for Delinquent Taxes in Adams County
Adams County residents with delinquent taxes can still save their lands by paying today or tomorrow as sales proceed daily. The first sale occurred Monday at 10 o'clock and will continue through the week. Owners may reclaim unsold lands by paying back taxes at the treasurer's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Knollenberg Co to Erect New York Street Warehouse
The Knollenberg Milling company will begin constructing a new warehouse 40 by 140 feet on York Street between Eighth and Ninth after razing the old barn and sheds is complete. A new automatic automobile signal features large dial arrows guiding drivers and a vibrating hand indicating a stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knotlenberg Milling Company
York Street
Eighth
Ninth
Uncle Sam Calls 70,000 Young Men for War Service
A War Department appeal dated June 11 1917 urges 70 000 single men ages 18 to 40 with no essential dependent duties to enlist in the regular army by June 30 1914 to support rapid war strength expansion. The message from Secretary of War Newton D Baker notes already raised regular forces and calls for 45 000 immediate recruits and 25 000 more soon to reach a 300 000 threshold. Facilities are ready for training. delay risks loss of valuable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Baker
John Lunsford
Cavalry
Engineers
Coast Artillery
Signal Corps
Quartermaster Corps
Regular Army
War Department
Newton D. Baker
Secretary of War
Henry B Bernzen Dies at 78 in Quincy
Henry B Bernzen died after three months illness at St Marys hospital at 1 40 am He born December 8 1848 in Hanover Germany and came to Quincy at age nine He married Elizabeth Kroner in 1865 in St Boniface church They celebrated a golden anniversary two years ago He was a bricklayer and contractor a partner of Joe Michael He retired to live with son Walter in 726 12 Adams St Survived by wife two sons George of Alton and Walter of Quincy Funeral at home then St Marys Church with burial in St Boniface Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Bernzen
St. Mary’s Hospital
Hanover
Germany
Quincy
Elizabeth Kroner
St. Boniface Catholic
Father Schaefermeyer
Adams Street
George
Alton
Walter
St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs Christina Kloster Held at Home and Church
The funeral of Mrs Christina Kloster was held at 8:00 am Monday in the home at 914 Cherry street and at 8:30 am in St John’s Catholic church, conducted by Rev Father Post ner. Bearers were A J Welchert, John Welchert, Bernard Welchert, Joseph Welchert, Frank Wilper and William Dierkes. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Kloster
Cherry Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
Father Postner
A. J. Welchert
John Welchert
Bernard Welchert
Joseph Welchert
Frank Wilper
William Dierkes
Calvary Cemetery
Death notices for Mrs Anna Roach and Mrs Rena Hurt
Mrs Anna Mae Roach of St Louis died at 4 23 pm in the home of her sister Mrs Cora Marshall 1006 Elm Street heart trouble she was 41 born in Missouri she leaves two sisters one in this city and one in Iowa. Mrs Rena Hurt died in Denver arrived at Woodland cemetery for burial. Mrs Katherine Hilbing funeral at 830 am at home 526 North Eleventh and 9 am at St Boniface church burial in St Boniface cemetery friends invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mae Roach
St. Louis
Cora Marshall
Elm Street
Missouri
Iowa
Rena Hurt
Denver
Colo
Woodland Cemetery
Katherine Hilbing
North Eleventh Street
St. Boniface Catholic Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Photoplays and cast listings at Savoy I Irene Hunt
Today at Savoy I Irene Hunt and Leo Pierson star in The Birth of Patriotism. Family Elma Lincoln and Carmen Meyers appear in Might and the Man The Dishonest Burglar Gem George Ovey features in Jerry's Picnic Musty in Active Service Mexican Intrigue Princess Elma Lincoln and Carmen Belasco Peggy Hyland in The Sixteenth Wife Quincy The Footlight Flame Star Marie Doro in Heart's Desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savoy
Irene Hunt
Leo Pierson
Elma Lincoln
Carmen Meyers
George Ovey
Musty
Belasco
Peggy Hyland
Quincy
Marie Doro
Driftwood at the Orpheum Opens Unusual Comedy Drama
At the Orpheum theater Monday night audiences enjoyed Driftwood a unique comedy drama with a strong cast led by Ross Hack and Leone. Matinee today and Wednesday plus a final performance Wednesday night precede Thursday’s stock season feature The Little Girl That Forgot written by Beulah Poynter with Baby Winifred in a key role and praised as a master stroke. An amateur chauffeur is noted in a light sub plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driftwood
Orpheum Theater
Rotary committees selected for year at noon meeting
Members of the Rotary club will meet in regular weekly session at noon today in the Hotel Quincy. New committees have been chosen by the president. Entertainment committee includes Bert Higgins as chairman and C A Pfeiffer among others. Program committee led by Ed Lannan. Fellowship committee chaired by Elmer King. Public affairs chaired by George A Wall. Grievance with W A Pfeiffer as chairman. A new membership committee will be chosen. President and secretary absent attending the Rotary convention in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Quincy
Bert Higgins
C. A. Pfeiffer
Robert Gunther
Rome Bockenhoff
Evan Morris
Oscar Keller
John Korn
Ed. Lannan
Will Stanbury
John Hoeffler
Charlie Nichols
Elmer King
Charlie Crooks
Fred Brinkoetter
Percy Brown
Arthur Heidemann
Otto Seifert
F. W. Treckenkamp
Charlie Rosenheim
George A. Wall
Henry Bastert
Harvey Riggs
E. Ri. Stone
D. L. Musselman
W. A. Pfeiffer
George A.wall
John From
Rotary
Atlanta
Death of Otis Lee Spencer at 214 years old
Otis Lee Spencer died at 10 o'clock Monday morning at his parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Spencer, 522 Elm street, from complications. The child, born in Missouri, will be taken to Hannibal today for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Lee Spencer
Sylvester Spencer
Elm Street
Missouri
Hannibal
Salem diplomas awarded at church school commencement
Two boys and a girl were graduated from Salem Evangelical church parochial school at the annual exercises Monday evening. Rev H J Leemhuis spoke on Education and awarded diplomas to Arthur Boge Fred Itner and Katy Eligson. The program included songs and readings followed by a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Evangelical Church Parochial School
H. J. Leemhuis
Arthur Boge
Fred Itner
Katy Eligson
Court House News Briefs Summarize Local Probate and Court Actions
Elizabeth Finley leaves watch to Ruth Tilton and a pearl pin to Mabel Hocamp. Finsby Finley gains life use of real estate with divisions on death to siblings and Roy Johnson. he is named executor. Joseph Spillard’s hearing set after custody by Deputy Fletcher. Mary Haire estate shows 1,161 balance. Moses Wilkins will probated. George Wilkins bonds 600. Cora Mintle sues W D Walker over estate claims. Henry Goerke estate assets listed at 3,180. George Mason bonds 200 for peace. parole for one year. court costs paid over six months. Anna Gunther reports 3.20 balance. John E Dick estate ~25,000. Olive B Spencer named executor of Geo Espy Bennett. bond 26,000.
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Elizabeth Finley
Ruth Tilton
Mabel Hocamp
George Mason
McCarl
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Adverts Cold Relief
An old advertisement urges rapid action against summer colds with Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey. It claims quick relief from phlegm congestion and inflammation, notes appeal to children and public speakers, and lists a 25 cent price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
Hear 35 Divorce Cases In Circuit Court
In the circuit court sessions this week two cases were dismissed by plaintiffs on Monday. Tuesday will hear 19 divorce cases and 6 more will be heard Friday, totaling 35 in two days. Notable dismissals include Hart F. Litchfield versus the Central Business Mens' Association for $500 and Glen H. Way versus W G and Emma Schmidt for $853 on a note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Hart F. Litchfield
Central Business Mens’ Association
Glen H. Way
W. G
Emma Schmidt
Mr. Way
Real Estate Transfers In Beverly and Ellington Townships
Grace and Raymond Pedmore transfer one half interest in the northeast quarter section 5 Beverly township to George Triplett for 1600 dollars. P J and Theodocia Wit tinbarger convey part of the northwest quarter section 8 Ellington township to W Emery Lancaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Raymond Pedmore
George Triplett
Eac
Beverly Township
P. J
Theodocia Wittinbarger
W. Emery Lancaster
Ellington Township
Unattributed Thought on Errors and Attention
A reflective remark notes that most mistakes would pass unnoticed if not highlighted by human attention. It argues attention amplifies error and shapes perception, suggesting restraint in calling out flaws to avoid overemphasis. The tone remains thoughtful and philosophical about error signaling.
Broadway merchants picnic date set for July first
The annual Broadway merchants picnic is scheduled for July 1 at Bowles Park. Merchants will bring employees and families to enjoy the day in the park and support local business efforts.
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Broadway
Bowles’ Park
Decatur Declares Slackerless Town in Illinois
Police and sheriff forces in Decatur have conducted exhaustive searches for unregistered young men but found no slackers. In the last two months over 200 local youths enlisted in the army navy and marine corps. The city also over subscribed its liberty loan allotment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ilinois
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lange Brothers
Behrensmeyer — Architect
Somers’ Seaman
Milwaukee
Luther Noyes
10Th Indiana Infantry
Soldiers’ Home
Margaret Mitchell
Cottage 1
Rolla Stoakes
Community Enterprise
Coatsburg
Rose Sergeant
Sarah Wurtz
Nichols
Edmond Mahana
Camp Point
Aas
Cottage 9
Andrew
Elbert Finney
Alpha
Lawrence
Hallie Finney
Shelbina
McCubbin
Camp Parker
Edna Walker
Captain Walker
Miss Elder
Hamilton
Pleasant F. Cox
Rock Island
Board of Supervisors
Seneca
Kodak
Rettig
Bremser
Prescription Druggiste
Maine St
Quincy, IL
Phoas
Star Theater Today
Marie Poro
Lasky -Paramount
Mrs. Rena Hurt
Photoplays
Orpheum
Princess and
Elmo Lincoln and
And
Man
Rene Hunt
Salem
Court House
Joseph Spillard
Charles Fletcher
Patrick Haire
Mary Haire
Moses Wilkins
Fowler
George Wilkins
Cora Mintle
Alexander
Henry
Lena Goerke
Henry Goerke
Anna Gunther
John E. Dick
Frank Dick
Olive B. Spencer
Geo
Espy Bennett
Featuring Geo. Ovey
Peter E. Pinkelman
Prop
SCO
Cody Gateway
Buffalo Bill
Yellowstone National Park
America
Grand Canyon
Sylvan Pass
Great Gorge
Shoshone River
Gardiner Gateway
Cody Road
Burlington
Yellowstone
Glacier
Rocky Mountain National Estes
Colorado Springs
Pike's Peak
Gott
A. & Ellis
Quincy, Hilnaia
Ae Ballelau
Highland Park
Vodvil Movies Gate
Kohler & Campbell H. Simpson
H. C. Jackson
Kohler & Campbell Pianos
KonceRat
Kohler & Campbell Piano
Kohler & Campbell
Weilers
North Fifth St
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