Local magnate R Routt dies in Jacksonville
R Routt prominent banker director and vice president of Elliott State Bank founder of Routt College died at his home in Jacksonville at age 63 He endowed Routt College with 50000 donated to Catholic church and hospital additions listed as major philanthropic work He is survived by his widow and son Harvey J who died recently
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Local notices and travel plans fill Quincy page
Miscellaneous items from Quincy include doctors and bank staff, Frances Reeder teaching in Racine now in town, Ernest Wood undergoing gallstone surgery in Rochester, Minn. and Herman Freiburg visiting St Joseph. Patrick Hirsch and Henry Sprick in town on business, R. C. Hallowell motoring to LaHarpe, plans for July 4th events at Baldwin, Mrs. Lucy Slee hospital bound for cancer, the annual sisters retreat at St Marys academy with participants from several cities, and a Quincy steamer delegation from St Paul meeting locals to discuss improved freight terminals. An auto party planned for the return of Will Rothgeb to Galesburg with stopovers at Macomb and elsewhere.
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Youth Arrested While Attempting Car Theft in City
Eugene Herschler, 22, was arrested around midnight after J Bowers on Tenth and Elm streets saw him trying to steal Bowers mobile. Taken to police headquarters, his mother posted bond thirty minutes later. Herschler claimed he intended only to test if he could run the car, while Bowers said two other men hesitated to get in before police intervened.
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Hannibal to Help Quincy Celebrate Labor Day Picnic
Hannibal Trades and Labor assembly accepts invitation for Hannibal residents to attend Quincy Gem City Labor Day picnic at Baldwin park as guests of Quincy laborers. Badges granting free admission will be issued. an excursion from Hannibal may be organized. No entertainment details decided yet. next committee meeting will set them.
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Sherman for President Club Formed at Macomb
A permanent Sherman for President club was formed in McDonough county at a well attended meeting last evening. The enthusiastic group pledged active support to senator Sherman, with a committee including W. Th. Mainline, Van L Hampton, S. Townley, George M. Cole, and R.V. Purdum presenting the plan and then discharging the committee.
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Trish Patriot Dead After Long Illness
New York June 29 Jeremiah O'Donovan known as O Donovan Rossa died in Staten Island at Great Vincent's hospital after months of illness. The republican figure faced a protracted battle with health issues and his death ends a long public life.
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Movie Men Plan Fourth of July Film Scenes
Sherman Film Service aims to film Fourth of July celebrations in Quincy and nearby areas. United States Internal Revenue Collector Charles Fitzgerald, a former life saver, will perform a life saving exhibition from the boat Somers in Quincy Bay. Additional footage will capture crowds at Highland and Baldwin parks.
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Edina Plans Fourth of July Celebration Program
Edina Missouri officials announce a big July 3 program with athletic and amusement events. The Edina Ladies Band will provide music as visitors are expected to attend the town celebration marking the fourth.
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