Orpet Letter Evidence Goes Before Jury in Murder Trial
Waukegan June 22 The jury in the Marion Lambert murder case will hear letters William H. Orpet wrote to the schoolgirl. Judge Donnelly ruled the entire letter series admissible to show motive after earlier objections. Testimony described Orpet’s Madison wrest confession and alleged admissions to reporters. Duress objections overruled. witnesses testified Orpet claimed engagement to Celestia Yonker at Marion’s death.
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Waukegan
Wiliam H. Orpet
Marion Lambert
Orpet
Donnelly
Ltters
Marion
Cady
Oret
Madison
Griffin
Celestia Yonker
Keokuk Street Cars to Stop on Near Side
Keokuk city council approved a plan to have Keokuk Electric street cars stop on the near side at intersections instead of the far side. J P Ingle, manager of the company, agreed to implement the change early next week for public safety. Postmaster Elmer Lummis returns from Columbus this morning after a trip that began Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kegele
Keokuk Electric Company
J. P. Ingle
Rush Expected at Recruiting Office in War Fever
Sergeant E. D. Miller led the army recruiting station as news of hard fighting in Mexico spread, arousing patriotic zeal. The office was busy with applicants all day, five accepted and sent to Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis. Later reports showed a calmer tone, with two men, Walter Simmons of Galesburg and Charles Morgan of Moline, passing exams for enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Miller
Mexico
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Walter Simmons
Galesburg
Charles Morgan
Moline
Will Don Khaki
Ladies' Aid Whist and Dance at South Side Boat Club
The Ladies' Aid of the South Side Boat Club held a whist and dance on Tuesday with 14 tables in the afternoon and eight in the evening. Prizes awarded in the afternoon went to Mrs. James Burner, Mrs. Anna Mennel, and Mrs. Al Murphy. booby prize to Mrs. Gus Kelly. Evening prizes went to Mrs. Tom Ryan, Mrs. McLaughlin, Mrs. Boersch, Mrs. Otto Bergman, plus several consolation gifts. Chester Weinhoener won cigars, Tehis beer, Barnkow silk hose, and Clarence Merkel consolation items.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
South Side Boat Club
James Burner
Anna Mennel
al Murphy
Gus Kelly
Tom Ryan
McLaughlin
Boersch
Otto Bergman
Chester Weinhoener
Tehis
Mr. Barnkow
Clarence Merkel
Not Guilty opens at Orpheum after last showing of Who Won the Bet
At the Orpheum tonight the sketch Who Won the Bet by Mrs Maida Leet Folgate ends its run with last night. The new bill Not Guilty is a stirring melodrama with bright comedy and heart warming story. It runs the rest of the week and Sunday with a matinee Saturday and Sunday. A kiss by moonlight is cited as a strong argument in romance.
Dr Wing's New Life Pills Advertises Laxative Tone
An advertisement claims Dr Wing's New Life Pills provide a gentle laxative effect without griping and purify the blood. It asserts the pills overcome constipation and act as a tonic for the whole system, improving health and vitality for 25 cents at druggists.
Roantree China Company Closes After 40 Years in Quincy
Roantree China Company closes after a long run dating back to 1882. The firm began as Ricker-Weisenhorn and evolved through Sohm-Ricker and Weisenhorn before becoming Roantree China. Stock of chinaware and ornaments sold to Doerr store and toys to Famous Barr of St. Louis.
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Roantree China Company
Ricker-Weisenhorn
Maine Street
W. T. Duker
Doerr
Barr Company
St. Louis
Roantree Company
Quincy
John B. Ricker
William Weisenhorn
Edward Sohm
Sohm-Ricker
Weisenhorn
Joseph H. Sohm
George C. Roantree
George C. Roantree Bought An Intrest
Roantree
Postwar Mail Rules For Tobacco To France
Postoffice authorities warn that friends of soldiers interned civilians or prisoners of war may mail tobacco or cigarettes to France only if addressed to the French minister of war in Paris. Full sender details and company name must appear on the package. Also noted Urbana meeting where Judge C F Perry discusses serving deeper community needs with E W Rusk participating in morning program.
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Elmer Lummis
Postal Department
France
Paris
Pittsfield Visitor Stays At Hotel Newcomb
J. M. Brunswick of Pittsfield Illinois was in the city on Wednesday and registered at Hotel Newcomb during his visit.
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J. M. Brunswick
Pittsfield, Ill
Amusements Today New Theatres and Stars Listings
A collage of theater notes lists the Orpheum and Bijou programs with Not Guilty, Lady Min, The Prince and the Pauper, The Come Back, Marriage Money, A Rose Among the Briars, Gloria's Romance, Mary Page, The Web of Hate, Jerry's Big Lark and Seeing America First cartoons among other features. Casts include Marguerite Clark Harold Lockwood May Allison Billie Burke Henry Kolker Ciara Kimball Young Jackie Saunders Elsie Shumway and Mary Page. Programs span Bijou Savoy Gem Colonial and more.
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Marguerite Clark
Belasco
Harold Lockwood
May Allison
Ciara Kimball Young
Quiley
Jackie Saunders
Savoy
Billie Burke
Henry Kolker
Gloria
Mary Page
Elsie Shumway
Sister Mae
America
Jerry
At Belasco Today With May Allison in The Come Back
The Belasco presents May Allison in The Come Back today marking a literary film novelty. The story follows a woman seeking a fresh start amid romantic entanglements and social pressures.
Palmyra sisters visit friends in Quincy
Misses Almyra and Georgia Noble of Palmyra are visiting friends in Quincy, staying for several days and enjoying the hospitality of local residents.
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Almyra
Georgia Noble
Palmyra
Quincy
Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement From Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
Indiana man Frank Moseey of Moore's Hill Indiana reports relief from kidney pain after using Foley Kidney Pills. He says pains in sides and back diminished after first doses and vanished within 48 hours. The ad also touts relief for rheumatism backache and swollen joints, and claims the pills stop sleep disturbing bladder ailments.
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Frank Moseey
Moore’s
Hill
Ind
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Adv
Photographer Succeeds By Capturing What Comes
In Savoy Today, a photographer wins by reacting to events as they unfold. The piece highlights rapid instincts, adaptability, and punctuality as keys to success in fast moving scenes.
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Iich
Yard
Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Residents and Visitors Update
The Soldiers' Home reports James E. Thompson aged 74 died at the cine hospital of cancer after serving in Co. G, 80th New York. He joined the Home in 1915 and was married. Various admissions, transfers, and family visits accompany a day’s activity list and meals for Wednesday.
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James E. Thompson
Soldiers’ Home
Cine Hospital
Co. G
80Th New York Infantry
Ife
Henry Butler
Faybrook
Hughes Visits Alma Mater in Brown University Classmates
Charles FE Hughes, visiting his alma mater at Brown University in Tiverton R. 1, June 22, renewed acquaintance with former classmates at Benjamin Barker’s home. The group enjoyed a clam bake, walked in the woods, and sang college songs after the gathering.
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Hughes
Alma Mater
Tiverton
R. 1
Charles FE H Hughes
Brown University
Benjamin Barker
Mother’s Friend touted to aid expectant mothers home
An advertorial piece promotes "Mother's Friend" as a safe external remedy for pregnancy, claiming it relieves muscle expansion pain and nerves, benefits internal organs, and reduces worry. The Braifield Regulator Co offers a free copy of a book to expectant mothers and urges druggists to supply the product. Letters from users are cited as comforting messages.
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Braifield Regulator Co
Lamar Ruy
Atlanta
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Keokuk
Columbus
Highland Park
Qap Hell
Broadway
Elsie Shumwnng
Siater Mae
Rush
S.S.B.C
Orpheum
UIP
Bijou
Susann Carter
Lady Minstrels
Princess
the Prince and the Pauper
Harold Lockwoood
Indiana
Billies Burke
Suzann Carter
George F. Chapman
Jasper Hea
Andrew Jackson
William McIntyre
Parker
California
Mr. Parker
Franklin Effert
Ripley
Beulah Hopkins
Springfield, Ii
Effert
West
Cottage 22
Ruth Pinkerton
June
Shaffer
F. W. Valleraux
Ernest
Grace
Eugene
Kansas City
Tague
Freeport
Sterling
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Ford
Detroit
Collins Plow Co
Sixth St
Quincy, Hl
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