February deaths report shows 52 total and pneumonia leads
The city recorded 52 deaths in February, down 20 from January and seven less than February of last year. Pneumonia caused nine deaths, tuberculosis eight, with various causes listed. Deaths in institutions totaled 34, and 53 births were reported for the city and Riverside township combined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prheumonia
City Board of Health
W. HH. Gross
Riverside Township
Quincey Riverside Opis
Bie & Erayaplgmas
Bright
St. Mary’s Hospital
Blessing Hospital
St. Vincent's Home
Soldiers’ Home
City
Quincy
Riverside
Quincy Riverside
United States
Woodland
Greenmount
Calvarv cc
Graceland Vo
St. Boniface
St. Peters
Valley of Peace
Soldiers Home
Gross
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Seeeeaess
Dairies
Kraut Up Plebe of All the Table Foods
Sauerkraut, once a humble plebian staple, has risen to join the patrician class alongside potato and onion. The article notes brisk demand as hog prices push toward fifteen dollars, with kraut possibly racing the pork product this season. A focal vinegar factory reported prices at twenty cents per square, but current stock is exhausted and future supply may list thirty cents.
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Quincy
Focal
Public Health and Sanitation Notices and Scavenger Report
Official notices order sewer connections and privy vault abatements and cleanings. Measles and diphtheria cases reported. Scavenger report counts loads of garbage removed and dead animals processed. Quarantine cards at month end list diphtheria chicken pox measles and erysipelas in a local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tetany
State Automobile Association Formed in Illinois
Springfield March 8 representatives of 65 automobile clubs met here and organized the Illinois Automobile and Good Roads association. Officers elected were Clarence J. Rout president George Alfs vice president Henry Pahlmann treasurer. Board of directors included J. W. Frapes L. H. Bissell Thomas Punddith Hi Guyton and L. Umpkin with reps from Peoria Decatur Galesburg Danville Rock Island Quincy Carlinville and Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illnois Automobile and Good Roads Association
Clarence J. Rout
Cheorge Alfs
Peoria
Henry Pahlmann
Chicago
J. W. Frapes
Bloomington
L. H. Bissell
Effingham
Thomas [Punddith
M. Hi. Guyton
Aurora
Db. L. Umpkin
Mattoon
Decatur
Galesburg
Danville
Rock Island
Quincy
Alten
Carlinville
Lincoln
Volley Ball Winners at Y M C A in Three Matches
Sohm Hinchman and Grummon led Victoria style wins as their teams defeated Ott Lane and Tobias at the YMCA on Wednesday night. Scores show Sohm 2 Ott 0 and Lane 1 Hinchman 2 Tobias 1 Grumman 2. Lineups include Pearce Brazelton Cox Musselman VandenBoom Ott Pieper Sohm Hutchison Whipple Baker Dr Sohm W Sohm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohm
Hinchman
Grummon
Ott
Lane
Tobias
Grumman
Pearce
Brazelton
Cox
Musselman
VandenBoom
Pieper
Hutchison
Whipple
Baker
W. Sohm
Vogle
Mackinson
Cruttenden
R. Wells
Sullivan
Dr. Wells
Garretts
Waldron
Potter
Sneed
Higgins
Nelson
Dowd
Ericson
Averkamp
F. Averkamp
Cranmer
Goldburg
Cronin
Stuart
Schrang
Franklin
Channon
Otis Employees Form Mutual Benefit Club
About 175 Otis Elevator plant workers met in the Chamber of Commerce to form a mutual aid benefit association. Committees were named to draft a constitution and by laws as speakers highlighted safety methods and the success of similar plans in other Otis plants. The company will install three stereopticon machines at the Quincy institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of
Otis Company
Quincy
Wilson Action Expected Soon in German Crisis
Washington March 8 President Wilson faces options in response to the German submarine campaign with possibilities including arming merchant ships, convoying vessels, an extra congressional session, or placing ships under government control. Reports say an armed neutrality move could hasten an extra session, while armed merchantmen faces legal doubts. Wilson spoke with Secretary Lansing and senators as Kitchin predicted a mid May extra session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
State Department
Navy Department
Lansing
Senate
Representative Kitchin
House
Kitchin
Local Visit Notes Include Forsytham Parods and Macomb Visitors
Timewell Illinois resident Allen Fourwall visits friends in Timewell while Mr and Mrs Wred Kesting of Garden spend Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams. Lee Williamson suffers with cramp. Shirley Chapman of Macomb arrives on business. Mrs RB Long and daughter Dorothy shop in Quincy. Mrs Shirley Chapman and son Angus of Macon stay with relatives. Grace Johnson goes to Mt Sterling for medical treatment. Emma Vanell of Clayton visits cousin Mrs Anna Brown and daughter Mrs Iva Williams.
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Emma Vanell of
Clayton
Anna Brown
Iva Williams
Tioga and Nearby Visitors Fill Weekend Ledger
Tioga and Lima residents entertained and visited relatives last weekend. Spenders from Mendon, near Stillwell, Meyer, and Quincy shared time with local families, with Rev Currs conducting services at the North Methodist church.
Social Visit Accounts from Columbus Illinois
Mrs. Mary F. Flagg of Hutchinson Kansas visited her brother C. Shanbeck and other Charles McCann of Quincy called on his sister Mrs. Roy Brackensick and friends. Mrs. Ida Tavilor hosted her Sunday school class. William McNeall and daughter Nina visited his mother and sisters in Hamilton Illinois over Sunday. Jesse Whitlock sold his Ford and plans to go to South Dakota for the summer. Mrs. H B Thomas and Miss Grace Thomas hosted the domestic science club. Mrs. Ann Rutledge of Coatsburg visited Mrs. Sarah Leeper. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Allen and Dorothy visited there and Mrs. Rutledge went home with them.
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Columbus
Ili
Mary F. Flagg
Hutchinson
Kan
Shanbeck
Charles McCann
Quincy
Roy Brackensick
Ida Tavilor
William McNeall
Nina
Hamilton
Jesse Whitlock
South Dakota
H. B. Thomas
Misa Grace Thomas
Thomas
Ann Rutledge
Coatsburg
Sarah Leeper
Clarence Allen
Dorothy
Beverly Ill Visitors and Local Society Event
Frama Kelly from Quincy visited her parents Mr and Mrs Jake Helly. Large crowd attended the piano social hosted by the Ladies Aid society with favorable prices for the raffles. Several Quincy visitors and locals were noted, and several residents traveled to nearby towns for family care and visits.
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Beverly, Ill
Frama Kelly
Quincy
Jake Helly
G. A. Hendricka
O. Pheades
Piancefnl
Ladies Aid Society
R. W. Sykea
Doyle
Beverly
William Nelson
Mattings India Hendricks
J. Firebaugh
Pitta
Fleld
West
Angie Cunningham
Walter
Griggsville
Heverly
Palmyra Farmers Seek Elevator and Warehouse Deal
County Agent Neilsen and J T Hansbrough toured Fabius township on Wednesday promoting a farmers elevator and warehouse project. Misses Georgia and Almira Noble hosted a birthday party Tuesday night for school friends. Judge Eby of Hannibal and John Dreyer of Hannibal visited local merchants Tuesday. The Civic league library will host men and boys Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm and Sundays 2 to 3 pm, with strong Wednesday turnout. A committee was appointed for regular library days and Dr P L V Chadwell oversees men and books on open nights. In probate court John C Johnston was named administrator of Mary J Jones estate and Madison Nelson named administrator with will annexed of John J Nelson estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
Neilsen
J. T. Hansbrough
Fabius Township
Georgia
Almira Noble
Eby
Hannibal
John Dreyer
Civic League
League
PL VY Chadwell
John ¢. Johnston
Mary J. Jones
Maudison Nelson
Dolin J. Nelson
Notable visits and illness in La Belle MO
Dr J K Musgrove is very sick and friends hope for his recovery. Mrs Ida Thompson returns from Excelsior Springs trip. Rev Barbee of Palmyra preached two sermons at the Presbyterian church. Miss Martha Durand and sister Mrs J Fr U Wil bert visited. Robert and Alien Battles, hotel workers in Quincy, spent Friday in LaBelle. Mr and Mrs Herbert Hunziker of Knox City visited relatives and attended church. Miss Martin of East St Louis was in LaBelle late week.
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Knox City
Presbyterian Church
Martin
East St. Louis
LaBelle
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Moves
In the Designer era Edna Roberts returned from Knox City after a short visit. Mrs N W Simpson toured to Jefferson City for a husband visit. Mrs James White of Knox City moved to her mother Mrs Richardson’s home after illness with improvement. J W Holmes of Kansas City visited his mother and sister. Agnes and Emma Byers spent Sunday with Harvey Gloves. Roscoe Spidle returned from Chicago. Henry Kramer visited Maywood relatives. Orval Steavens went to Quincy to see his pneumonia-stricken father. George Ruse returned to LaBelle after border duties then went to Chicago to see his mother. James Tlind east of town moved to a new home near Colony.
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Edna Roberts
Knox City
N. W. Simpson
Jefferson City
Laura
Agnes
Emma Byers
Harvey Gloves
Roscoe’ Spidle
Chicago
Henry Kramer
Maywood
Orval Steavens
Quincy
George Ruse
LaBelle
James Tlind
Colony
Local Social Roundup From Winter in Florida to Weekend Events
Mr. and Mrs. Nesther Stahl returned home after wintering in Florida. Alva Heaton started work for Henry Drisselhorst. Mrs. T. J. Viar visited Quincy on business. Union Christian Endeavor will be held at the Christian church Sunday evening. Those not attending revival meetings are urged to attend. Mrs. William Heaton visited her sister, Mrs. Frank Tweedell, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Myers hosted a dinner for friends and relatives Sunday.
Local notes from Fowler area events and visitors
Herman Tillmann and family moved from Missouri to the Steinegal farm east of town. Harry Walbring began spring work for Zelma Morton of Camp Point on Monday. FF N. Croxson of St. Louis, district agency manager of Equitable Life, was a business caller in Fowler Thursday. Leroy Farrell returned home after visiting, then went back to work in Lake Forest Illinois. The play All a Mistake drew a large crowd at Paloma hall Saturday. Rev Mr Collins of Quincy gave a Sunday morning lecture at the Methodist church. J D Worman did carpentry for Stout Bros. Ed Woods moved farming implements to Augusta.
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Herman Tillmann
Missouri
Steinegal
Harry Walbring
Zelma Morton
Camp Point
FF. N. Croxson
St. Louis
Equitable Life Insurance Company
New York
Fowler
Leroy Farrell
Lake Forest
Ill
Paloma Hall
Mr. Collins
Quincy
Methodist Church
J. D. Worman
Stout Bros
Ed Woods
Augusta
Denver Ill newspaper notes and local events
David Walton's facial erysipelas progress arrested while Little Sheman Vance and Dorothy Frazee recover from bronchial pneumonia. Thelma Rebekah lodge conducts a Dollar History with seventeen members, guests from Odd Fellows attending after a social. Denver High School presents Aaron Boggs to Bowen audience, grossing $50. J Kreisher leaves for Yates Center Kaw, Mrs I N Fuller for Dexter Mo, en route to St Louis, all gathering to be with Mrs Starvey Herring, a sister.
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Denver, III
David Walton
Sheman Vance
Dorothy Frazee
Carthage
Denver High School
Aaron Boggs
Bowen
J. Kreisher
Yates Center
Kaw
I. N. Fuller
Dexter
St. Louis
Starvey Herring
Plans for new Christian church to be completed soon
Fragmentary notice reports plans and specifications for a new Christian church to be completed this week and presented to the church membership next Sunday after the service. Also mentions Mrs. Fuller and family, Mr Henry Denham moving toward Canada, and illness of Mrs B B Mathey with details limited by the damaged text.
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Mathey
Prairie
Lulu
Galesburg
Hattie Dickison
Two Good Remedies for Impure Blood and Anemia
The text promotes Tiood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and Pep Iron Pills as an iron tonic for anemia and nervous conditions. It claims many suffer swellings, cutaneous eruptions, sores, pale complexions, and nervous symptoms. Using both remedies before and after meals is said to yield a fourfold bone and provide great advantage.
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Tiood
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State Automobile Association
Sohm, Hinchman and Grumman
OTIS
S.S.S
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Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, GA
Tioga, III
Spencer
Lima
J. Heiustein
W. . Ligbesy
Mendon
Gay Bowen
Telen
Near Stillwell
Herman Stipes
Virei Dettrich
Meyer
Jacob Huapeise
Currs
North Methodist Church
Herman Waldbring
Quincey
Herman Stipe
C. H. Koltzenburg
Gon. Lawrence
Country Club
Toledo
Irwin-Overland Company
Maine St
Galea
F. A. Lusk
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