Debating Teams Assigned Places for Protec torate Debate
Knox College Triple Triangle league sets March 16 debates with Tarksonville and Spries field. Preksonville team ships Francis Enright Merwin Lytle Carl Martindale. home team Enid Treland Theodore Kockech Winters. Judges not chosen. Guiney High coached by Parker and Lineberger, famed for strong record, stance on establishing protec torate over Philippine Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zens Smith
Tarksonville
Quincey High
Spriesfield
Knox College
Preksonville
Francis Enright
Merwin Lytle
Carl Martindale
Streckful Case to Hear in Quincy
A court opening is scheduled in Quincy on March 12 at the Hotel Newcomb to hear the Streckful case. The lengthy river power dispute involves crossings and gate infrastructure affecting trade on the Mississippi, with reservations marked for the hearing and several named parties listed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
O'Mara
George GO Stewart
Tep Sawyer
Sears
ROT
Chaddock Aid Society Holds All Day Session
The Chaddock Aid society conducted an all day meeting in the school with invitations extended to all interested. E. W. Moorman of Moorman Manufacturing Co spoke at chapel exercises on efficiency and honesty, warning boys against cigarette use and stressing business ethics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaddock Aid Society
E. WV. Moorman
The
Moorman Manufacturing Co
Sle
Death of George P Ohnenmus at 66 in Quincy home
George P Ohnenmus aged 66 died at his home 629 North Fifth street Quincy from complications of diseases. He was born August 14 1850 in Quincy lived here all his life married Frances Trapp in 1872 at St Francis Catholic church. He was a member of St Boniface Catholic church and Western Catholic Union St James branch No 19. Survived by wife one daughter Mrs Tobha Valden four sons Matthew G Edward Ho John A L Jr Charles Vo Ohnessus eight grandchildren four sisters Mrs Mary B L Kreitz Los Angeles Mrs Kodaha and Mrs Anna Glass of Quincy Sister M Servatia Elm Grove Wis. Funeral at 8:30 a.m. Friday from home and 9 a.m. at St Boniface Church. Burial St Boniface Cemetery. Friends may attend.
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George P. Ohnenus
North Fifth Street
Tle
Quincy
St. Francis Catholic
Frances Trapp
Ohnemus
St. Bonmface
M. Servatia
Elm Grove
Wis
St. Boniface Catholic Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Life funeral for Mrs Catherine Peters scheduled
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Peters will be held at 2 PM Thursday at the family home 627 State Street and at 2 30 PM at Bethel German Methodist Church. Burial follows in Woodland Cemetery. Friends invited to attend. Also notes a death announcement for Praia Townson 18 years old, colored, shot Tuesday evening at Seanh Tenth Street from stomach illness. no clear connections to Peters obituary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Peters
State Street
Bethel German Methodist Church
Woodland Cemetery
Praia If
Colered
Elredd
Ves
Peter Stenger Invited To Woodland Home Event
A notice lists Peter H. Stenger as invited for an event at Woodland on Tellerson Street. Details indicate a date to be announced and a casual gathering described as a neighborhood meet and greet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Stenger
Peter Po Stenger
Tellerson Street
Lectures on Reformation Figures by Rev Martens
Rev Martens of St Johns Lutheran outlines the forerunners of the Reformation Waldo Wycliffe and Savonarola in an illustrated talk. He traces papal power from Constantine onward and the three reformers opposition, ending with Savonarola’s martyrdom. A follow up on John Huss is planned for April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete
Wher
France
John Weelite
Beeginad
Savonareola
Italy
W. Oc. A. Martens
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Mr. Martens
Savonarola
John Huss
Digent
Quincy Sees Drops in Fires Yet Records High Loss Per Capita
A state report by Fire Marshal Walter H. Pennett shows Quincy, along with Bloomington and Alton, posts a four year decline in fires and damage. In 1916 Quincy had 275 fire deaths nationwide, with 75 percent of the 350 local fires preventable. Quincy's 1916 figures include 241 fires, total loss of 42,079 dollars and per capita loss of 1.0 dollars, with eight stations and forty eight firefighters serving a population of 40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Walter H. Pennett
Bloomington
Alton
Aurora
Evanston
Champaign
East St. Louis
Peoria
Blessing Alumnae Meet This Evening
Blessing hospital Alumnae association gathers tonight to hear several papers of interest to members read aloud.
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The
Blessing Hospital
Birth Announcement for Riverside Township Derbes Son
A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Fred Derbes in Riverside township weighing a healthy size with both mother and child reported in good condition.
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Mrs
Fred Derbes
Riverside Township, & Son
John E Linihan to lead sales, ads for Brooklyn firm
Telegram from W H Parker Jr states John E Linihan formerly head of United Cereal Mills will join Alert and Maguire of Brooklyn as sales counsel and advertising manager. The company, a major vinegars and pickled goods producer, will launch label goods and a nationwide ad campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Parker, Jr
J. E. Linihan
United Cereal Mills
Alert and Maguire Company
Brooklyn
South Side Boat Club to Host Sixth Anniversary Dance
Members of the South Side Boat club will hold a complimentary dance tonight at the club house marking the sixth anniversary of the new building. Club members and friends are invited as O'Farrell's orchestra provides music and several specialties have been added to the program, expected to draw a large crowd.
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South Side Boat Club
O'Farrell
Jefferson Pupils Present Play Friday at 7:30
Jefferson school pupils will present a play Friday evening at 7 30. First second and third graders perform Mother Goose in pantomime.
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Jefferson
Jefferson School
Fourth to eighth grades present tableaux and dramatization
Pupils from fourth to sixth grade will stage tableaux while seventh and eighth graders perform the dramatization of The Man Without a Country. The program includes a short minstrel presentation, with ninth grade to perform minuets and sailor dances.
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Jacksonville
Springfield
Philippine Islands
George P. Ohnenmus
St. Boniface Church
F. H. Johnson
Walter Fletcher Simpson
Walter Pict
Ard
Robert
Presdair
Greer Ea Bomen
W. C. A. Martens
W.t.duker Company
Princess Theater
Duker
John E. Linihan
Orona
Leslie
Scovill
Scovill’s
Axminster
DIC
Hampton Body
Brussels Ree
Reene
Eamless
Speianer
Steaele
Axminster Rugs
Choice
Golden Star
Reed Baby Carriage
Wilton D
Brussels
Axminster Pine
Scovill CO
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