Carthage to Build Nine Hole Golf Course
Harold E. Wolf leads a push in Carthage for a nine hole golf course with 18 to 20 women and about 40 men as members. Charles Clarkson of the Quincy Country Club surveyed the grounds east of Moss Ridge cemetery on 40 acres owned by Mr. Botts, predicting a popular sport this season. Clarkson and family bring extensive course layout experience, and the site features a cement walk and easy walking access. The club aims to reach about 100 members by season's end.
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Carthage
Harold E. Wolf
Charles Clarkson
Quincy Country Club
City
Carthage Club
Clarkson
Moss Ridge Cemetery
Botts
Kallusch repeats title at American Bowling Congress
Kallusch, partner of Larry Sutton of Rochester, became the sole bowler to win the individual title more than once as he rolled a 698 on a late shift. His score helped Cleveland take second place in the event while Max Klug and William Elwert of Toledo posted 1,253 as a duo.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Kallusch
Larry Sutton
Rochester
American Bowling Congress
Cleveland
Max Klug
William Elwert
Toledo
Former Pugilist Killed in Freeport Store
In Freeport on Thursday, Fred Reed a former pugilist was shot and killed by Policeman Fred Clay inside a soft drink store. Reed, 35, allegedly attacked the officer when the officer attempted to serve a warrant charging Reed with assaulting another man earlier that day.
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Freeport
Lit
Fred Reed
Fred Clay
Reed
Cubs No. 2 Beat Spokane
Chicago National team No. 2 defeated Spokane 5 to 0 in Watsonville California on Thursday March 16.
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Cubs
Spokane
Watsonville
Cal
Chicago
Czar Nicholas Abdicates as Revolution Grips Petrograd
Revolt expands across Petrograd as regiments mutiny and join insurgents. Government loses control. duma leaders declare the government overthrown and form a cabinet list. Tsarskoe Selo besieged. prisons opened. city stalls as streets fill with soldiers, students, and bread lines.
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Petrograd
Admiralty Building
Neva
Morskaya
Duma
Maveritchisky
Ukase
M. Protopopoff
Tsarskoe- Selo
Michael V. Alexieff
St. Peter
Nevsky Morskaya
St. Isaacs’ Square
Stillwell Headlines and Local Farm News Amid Spring Hopes
John Wopson buys Maxwell anto and Dr F A Wanson purchases a jar for delivery April 1. Mayvey Crear will manage the farmers elevator after April. Arthur and Willard George plan trials with the Quincy ball team this spring after a strong showing last year. Thomas Newell and family move from Montana to a farm west of town. The Stoger farm will be sold at public auction Saturday. Smallpox cases include Mr and Mrs Frank George, Alice Wood, Bertha Sutherland and William Ensminger.
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Stillwell
Ill
John Wopson
Maxwell Anto
F. A. Wanson
Mayvey Crear
Arthur
Willard George
Quincy
Thomas Newell
Montana
Stoger
Frank George
Alice Wood
Bertha Sutherland
William Ensminger
Absinthe sources and Artemisia varieties in California
Absinthe is made from a blue green wormwood oil and is described as the most harmful intoxicant, with several less harmful Artemisia species growing across California.
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California
Knox County Woman Dies in Missouri Home
Mrs. Perry Haselwood, 74, of Knox City Missouri, died at home March 14 1917. Born Mary Lewis May 10 1842 in Lewis county she moved to Knox county as a child. Survived by husband Perry Haselwood two sons Ralph Knox county clerk and Clifford, funeral set for ten Friday morning with Rev Botsford officiating.
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Edina
Perry Haselwood
Knox City
Missouri
Lewis County
Knox County
Mary Lewis
Ralph Haselwood
Clifford Haselwood
E. Botsford
Revolt fears grow as Petrograd battles intensify
News from London reports the closing of the Petrograd duma and empire council amid food riots and a ban on street assemblies. Silence from Petrograd fueled rumors of revolution as the Rasputin affair underscored deep political struggle with fears of German influence at the highest levels.
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Duma
Council of the Empire
Petrograd
London
Probate Notes in County Court
Kath erine Lang leaves estate to August Lang Louisa Evans and Otilia Schillinger in her will. Henry G Garrells estate shows Quincy real estate worth 10000, insurance 1350, 28 shares in Henry G Garrells Co worth 6400, notes 1062. Christopher S Curry of Clayton leaves Clayton home to his wife with residue divided among children wife and grandson Leland Watson. Testator requests cremation. Alice Jones Mendon leaves estate to children Fred Charles David Richard Jones and grandson J Jones and daughter Celia Ann Palmer.
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Katherine Lang
August Lang
Louisa Evans
Otilia Schillinger
Henry G. Garrells
Quincy
Henry G. Garrells Company
Christopher S. Curry
Clayton
Leland Watson
Charles F
J. S
O. H. Curry
Luella Brown
Laura Shank
Effie Logue
Alice Jones
Mendon
Fred
Charles
David
Richard Jones
J. Jones
Celia Ann Palmer
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism
Sloan's Liniment relieves rheumatic pains and aches with a clean liquid that penetrates quickly without rubbing. Suitable for strains sprains gout lumbago toothache back ache and stiff neck, it provides prompt relief and is sold at druggists for 25 cents.
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Sloan
Reverend Rouge White Guilty Burned Flag Case
In New York on March 16 Bouck White pastor of the Church of the Social Revolution and two congregants were found guilty of burning the American flag in a church backyard melting pot. Eight co defendants were acquitted, jury urged clemency. Jurors asked two questions about legality and necessity, both answered in the negative for justification. judge compared to treason and execution if done in other nations.
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New York
Bouck White
Church of the Social Revolution
White
McIntyre
Great Britain
France
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Soldiers and Sailors Home burials and notices
Josie Terry Coans of Chicago married in 1884 died March 14 1917 at age 66 10 18. Several members and officers note her loyalty and service at the home since 1913. Other items report deaths and funerals including Mrs Minnie Covert born 1856 Germany died March 10 1917 and Cornelius Clendenny pneumonia death March 14 1917. Bell/Beadles conducted services at Lippincott hall and home cemetery burials follow G A R honors.
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Josie Terry
New York City
D. W. Coans
Chicago
Coans
W. W. Thom
Rockaway
N. Y
S. F. Bouton
West Redding
Conn
Lippincott Hall
Beadles
G. A. R. Col. Berry Circle No. 30
Mary Anders
George Gallagher
Anders
Boana
State Board of Charities
Springfield
G. A. R. Col. Berry Circle No
James Gallagher
Cottage 14
Gallagher
Kimberlin
Cottage
Minnie Covert
John Covert
Germany
Soldiers’ Home
East St. Louis
Katherine Mulmiller
C. L. Lamott
St. Louis
Covert
Cottage 7
Lee
St. Lawrence Chapel
Cornelius Clendenny
First Missouri Regiment Provisional Militia
B. F. Monroe
Monroe
Henry Swain
Virginia
Pruella Louise McGlasson
Tranklin County
M. E. Church
Co. A
128Th Wilinois Infantry
St. Mary's Hospital
Stockton
Calif
Home Cemetery
Dr King’s New Life Pills Adverts Spring Laxative
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a spring laxative that removes winter wastes from the body. The copy promises brighter eyes clearer complexion and healthier blood, and notes the product is available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. King
News of Russian revolt swirls through Swedish papers
Stockholm dispatches report serious unrest in Russia with claims of a Neva River bridge dynamited by revolutionists and open revolts in multiple cities since last week. Petrograd riots, shop looting, sabre use by soldiers, and injuries are cited amid suppressed press and travel restrictions.
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Tockholm
Berlin
Tuckerton
Russia
Tidnngen
Sundevalle
Neva
Petrograd
Nyhetov
Haparanda
Moscow
Mzbg
Nyhetor
Stockholm
London
War Office
Two views on helping the average man to finance
The piece contrasts paternalist charity with the view that thrifty workers and institutions should manage self financing. It defends selling safe, small denomination bonds yielding around 3 percent, funded by 4 percent overall returns to cover costs and profits. It cites building and loan groups, industrial life insurers, and land bank plans as models, arguing philanthropy cannot sustain broad financing. the average man must act.
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New Land Bank
Backed British Hold on India Debate Smolders in Lords
London reports show a heated session as backers pressed the Indian ties resolution through the Lords and Commons. Premier Lloyd George faced calls to reconsider postwar policy while Asquith warned against immediate reform. Lancashire MPs pressed a formal protest amid debate on finances and viceroy concerns.
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London
Trent
Lancashire
Lords
House of Comr
Loy
India
Jude
Asqui
Asquith
J. Austen Chamberlain
Ind
Cotton
Ion
Andrew Bonar Law
Chan
Exchequer
Lloyd George
Spencer Churchill
Bell's Pine-Tar Honey Claim Promises Colds Relief
An old time ad touts Bell's Pine-Tar Honey as a remedy for sudden or spring colds and winter coughs. It urges readers to start treatment today with the balsams said to heal irritated tissues and relieve sore throats. Price listed at 25 cents with formula details provided on the package.
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Bell
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M. Sturmer
Trepoff
Prince Golitizine
Interior
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John M. Olrison
Garris
Fraternal Buffe
Mareh
Irst
Eagles
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Prop
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