Hanahan resigns as city joins in talks of successors
Richard Shanahan, head of the board of public works, announced Friday he resigns amid unsettled accounts amid reports of dismissal by Mayor Work Abbott. The department will be led temporarily by assistant Thomas Redmond. Potential successors named include Peter Simons and contractor Peter Simons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Shanahan
Board of Public Works
Glindeman
Work Abbott
Jert
Springfeld
T. Po
Por Tie
Newis
Tne
Front
Hampshire Street
G. W. Hill
Shanahan
Thomas Redmond
Redmond
Peter Simons
Board of Public Work
Ebert and Shanahan
National Knights of Columbus gather in Davenport
Thousands of Knights from the United States, Canada and the Philippines gather for the National Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Davenport from August 1 to 3. The official program features masses, the fourth degree exemplification, banquets, concerts, and official addresses by church and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G
Davenport
Knights of Columbus
The
Order
United States
Canada
Philippines
West
Neighbor's Cough Cure Recalled In Homely Tale
Mrs Kamp of 2404 Herman St Cincinnati recalls telling a neighbor about Pel Ton ey and Tar as a remedy for a sick child. The neighbor, convinced by the quick relief, gave doses of Doley's Honey and Tar. The ad touts the old reliable syrup for coughs colds and whooping cough and notes its appeal to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kamp
Herman St. Cowhrattes Ky
Doley
Ks. Ier & Arthur Drug Co —Adv
Quincy Schools Mothers Forum Elects Officers and Plans
At the Washington school parents teachers meeting on Friday Mrs Frank Wood spoke for the Quincy Woman's Forum urging cooperation. A school program featured plays and a recitation by Anton Stiffer. Elected officers were President Mrs G Wall Vice president Mrs Ella Gilner Secretary Mrs AL Vo Setter Treasurer Mrs William Schmerhorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Washington School
Frank Wood
Quincey Woman's Forum
Land of No Trees
Vrade
Anton Stiffer
Prent
G Wall
Ella Gilner
AL Vo Setter
William Schmerhorn
President Gabriel Speaks At Coatsburg Picnic
President Gabriel of the board of education delivered the principal address at the school picnic held in the school yard in Coatsburg Friday. The school year closed with the picnic as fine weather and good speakers drew a small crowd. Superintendent Nan Bog will deliver the commencement address at the Methodist church on May 19 at eight o'clock. Miss Francis Zimmerman will direct a Quintet quartet for the musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel
Board Ofeducation
Coateburg
Bog. Nan
Ciner
Francis Zimmerman
Jackson School PTA Plans Open Air Social After Play
The Jackson School Parent Teachers association met Friday and heard a program by students including The Land Story Books and The Rainbow Fairies. Fifth graders performed vocal solos, Pearl Helake Demhorst gave two violin solos with Dorothy Rogers on piano, and Dr. Melinda Germann could not speak due to professional calls but may speak at the October meeting. An outdoor social is planned for late May or early June, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson School
Parent
Mre Pearl Helake Demhorst
Dorothy Rogers
Melinda Germann
Lincoln School to Buy New Fact Building
Lincoln School plans to acquire a new tutoring machine adapted for school and playground use once shipped from the factory. A recent bazaar raised $80 for the machine, and with prior funds a number of records will also be purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Linestin School
Boat rides and entertainment during supreme convention tour
On Thursday August 3 the schedule includes a Mississippi river boat ride and Coliseum entertainment for visiting knights hosted by Davenport Commercial Club Davenport Outing Club and Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. Elks Club hosts open afternoons and evenings during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Colseum
Supreme Corner
Tri-Cities
Aritl
Coliseum
Davenport Commercial Club
Davenport Outing Club
Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club
Elks Club
Quincy’s Pulse Big Hike and Local Sports News
The Y M C A boys plan a morning bicycle hike meeting at the association building and trekking to Burton cave east of the city, lunch provided, with all urged to join. A Gem City Business College vs YMC A baseball game is set for 2:30 at Baldwin Park, while Mr Artman of Chicago will address B G M and Triangle and Prota Kappa clubs in a joint session. Frink E Nucisele, a registered pharmacist at Miller & Arthur, is back after a three week hospital stay and operation. Friday’s baseball between Berrian and Lincoln schools ended in defeat for the Per fan, as youth sports and indoor games continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
L Oelick
Burton Cave
Cite
Artman
Chicago
B.G
Crelock
Y. M
Triangle
Prota Kappa
Berrian
Lincoln
Base Tovakes Hall
Bey
Dewey School P T A elects officers for next year
The Dewey school Parent Teachers Association met Friday afternoon with Mrs. E. M. Fawcett giving an instructive talk. Officers elected include Mrs. W. H. Smith as president, Mrs. Edward Wolfe as vice president, Mrs. M. C. Wittman as treasurer, and Mrs. John Wottmann as secretary. Riges chosen representative for the united P T A meeting next Friday. An ice cream social will be hosted by the Dewey association at Mrs. Joseph Lowdon's home on May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers’ Association of
Dewey School
E. P. Wolfe
E. M. Fawcett
W. H. Smith
Edward Wolfe
M. C. Wittman
John Wottmann
James Riges
United Parent-Teachers
Joseph Lowdon
Association of Dewey School
Mrs Otto Peters Named President of Berrian Mothers Club
Mrs Otto Peters was elected president of the Berrian Mothers' club on Friday afternoon. Officers named include Vice President Mrs Schroeder Secretary Mrs R O Gibbons and Treasurer Mrs Frank Busch. A May 19 apron sale and ice cream social were planned with a program to follow. Next meeting is the first Friday in June at Berrian school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Peters
Berrian
Webster School Pupils Stage Friday Night Program
Pupils at Webster school presented an engaging program Friday night in the school hall. The children performed admirably and pleased the audience. A sale of sweet meats and soda pop accompanied the event to help pay the remaining debt on the lantern and slides for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Route Planned From Ouiney To Ursa Daily
A traveler will depart Ouiney at 7:90 a m and return by 11:30 each morning, outlining a daily route between the two towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouiney
Ursa
Furloughs and transfers at Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
Oscar Addison and others from cottages 16 13 13 15 11 12 18 and 4 1L receive furloughs or transfers. Mr and Mrs Tayior move from cottage 22 to 10. Venard and Fred Thomas visit from Plymouth. Davidson family hosts. Mrs Booz ill. Mrs Morgan sails Warsaw five days. Davis bedfast. Melten in poor health with mental mood and failing sight. Wigwie on vacation building a blood el chicken model house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Addison
James Burkee
Wm. TH. Gittings
Lem Wich
James T. Hightower
Chas. Walker
George Wedel
Edward Wilmer
James Tayior
Amos Fisher
James Maxwell
Venard
Cottage 22
Fred Thomas
Plymouth
Quincy
Mrs. Davidson
Jacksonville
Warsaw
Mr. Davis
Cottage 20
Mr. Melten
Cottage 21
Joe Wigwie
General Kitchen
Sloan's Liniment Relief for Rheumatic Pain
Rheumatic discomfort, stiffness, and muscle soreness are claimed to vanish quickly with Sloan's Liniment by stimulating circulation to the affected area. The advertisement features a testimonial from James S. Ferguson of Philadelphia praising one application for knee relief and warmth after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
James S. Ferguson
Philadelphia
Slein
Drugisch
Returns Home From Ohio Missionary Meeting
Rev Tf W Trueblood represented Quincy at the Missionary and Church Extension board meeting in Bowling Green Ohio held Monday and Tuesday. Bishops present included Rev J C Kephart Rev G M Mathews Rev H H Lout Rev W M Weekly Rev C Whitney and Dr Sidell. Trueblood spoke of Bloomington mission started five years ago that has 875 new members and is debt free on its 26000 church with plans for a 25000 building. Next meeting will be in Wichita Kansas next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf. W. Trueblood
Quincy
Missionary and Church Extension Board
Bowling Green
Ohio
J. C. Kephart
Kansas City
G. M. Mathews
Dayton
H. H. Lout
Indianapolis
Ind
W. M. Weekly
Richmond
C. Whitney
Sidell
Mr. Trueblood
Bloomington
Wichita
Kansas
Mrs Barbour hosts Friendship class gathering at church
Mrs F A Barbour of 1645 Vermont street entertained the Friendship class of the First Christian church Friday afternoon. Rooms were decorated with blooming geraniums violets and lilacs. The guest was Mrs McMahan of Hannibal mother of the former pastor of East End Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Barbour
Vermont Street
First Christian Church
McMahan
Hannibal
East End
Mrs. D. W. Mumper Hosts Women’s Alliance Meeting
Mrs. D W Mumper of 1650 Jersey street entertained the Women’s Alliance of the First Baptist church Friday afternoon. Regular business was transacted with a social hour afterward and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Mumper
Jersey Street
First Baptist
Mizpah Bible Class Social at Mrs Jones Home
The Mizpah Bible class of the Vermont Street Methodist church met at the home of Mrs P S Jones Friday for a social afternoon. A short musical program was presented and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Street Methodist Church
P. S. Jones
Annual Reception for Luther Memorial Church Members
The Luther Memorial church hosts an annual reception for new members on Wednesday May 10 at the church. Refreshments will be provided by the Ladies Social Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Memorial Church
Ladies Social Union
Strawberry Festival at St John’s Church Hall
The Young People’s Society of St John’s church invites the community to a strawberry festival and evening of entertainment at St John’s school hall on Wednesday evening May 4. Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's School Hall
Young Peoples Society
St. John’s Church
Ruth and Naomi Society Takes Play to Ursa For Charity
Members of the Ruth and Naomi society of the First Christian church and their husbands will drive to Ursa this evening in autos to present the winter play Possum Town Minstrels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Picnic Arranged by St Johns Evangelical Church Group
The Sunday school picnic of St Johns Evangelical church will be held in the Christchurch yard on June 22. The Ladies Aid society and Sunday school teachers arranged the event on Wednesday afternoon. Supper will be served by the women, with Mrs Albert Roeder, Mrs Charles Wachlin, and Mrs Ben Miller in charge of supper and the booths. Final arrangements are set for the last of the month at the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Evangelical Church
Christchurch
Ladies Aid Society
Albert Roeder
Charles Wachlin
Ben Miller
Union Meetings Scheduled For Next Week
Fifteen labor meetings are planned at Labor temple next week with sessions on Sunday for Musicians and Printers, Monday for Carpenters No 1366 Tailors Electrical Workers, Tuesday for Beer Drivers Stone Cutters, Wednesday for Bartenders Building Trades council, Thursday for Team Owners Metal Polishers Carpenters No 189 Stove Mounters Drillers, and Friday for Traders and Labour assembly, Saturday for Bakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Building Trades Council
Labour Assembly
First German Methodist Church Holds Quarterly Conference
The quarterly conference of the First German Methodist church was held Friday night after the preparatory services and presided over by Rev. W. F. Isler of Peoria. Routine business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First German Methodist Church
W. F. Isler
Peoria
Deaths and Funerals Christina Feigenspan
Mrs Christina Feigenspan funeral set for Sunday with private services at residence and at 230 pm at First German Methodist church Burial in Woodland cemetery Friends invited to church and cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Feigenspan
Payson’ Avenue
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral services for William Bagley held near Eubanks
Funeral services were conducted at 10 o'clock Friday morning at his home east of Eubanks by Rev. Sawyers. Miss Edna Mittleberg and Mrs. Arthur Mittleberg sang. Burial followed in Chase cemetery south of Fowler with bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bagley
Eubanks
Sawyers
Burton
Ellington
Edna Mittleberg
Arthur Mittleberg
William
Mittleberg
Theodore
Berrian
Henry Kock
Charles Distiehorst
Chase Cemetery
Fowler
Funeral services for Thomas Nugent held at two churches
The funeral for Thomas Nugent took place at 9 o'clock Friday morning in Duker chapel at 1034 Maine Street and at 9 30 in St Peter's Catholic church. Burial followed at St Peter's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nugent
Duker Chapel
Maine Street
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
St. Peter’s Cemetery
Funeral for Joseph Larold Davis Held in Salvation Army Rooms
The funeral for Joseph Larold Davis, one year old and son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Davis of 113 North Fourth street, was conducted at 2 PM Friday in Salvation Army rooms by Adjutant Stewart. A solo by Mrs. Stewart accompanied the service. He died at 6:30 AM Wednesday from bronchitis after eight weeks of illness. He was born February 5, 1916, in the city. He leaves his parents, one sister Irene, and grandfather William Billings of Rockport who attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Larold
Joseph E. Davis
North Fourth Street
Salvation Army
Adjutant Stewart
Stewart
Davis
Irene
Willam Billings
Rockport
Barber Shop Break-In Reported in Lind Street
Police were notified Friday of a burglary at barber George Vetters store on 80S Lind Street. Thieves forced entry Thursday evening and stole eight razors, three stroppers and one bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vetters
Palace of Illusions Headline Act Promises Spectacle
The Allen show Mamie features Miss Alice Melville as the headline performer. Electric fountains mirrors and transformation scenes star seven beautiful women in a lavish production built at Coney Island. Five wagons and two 60 foot cars transport the act with two electric organs and an autocalliope supplying music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Billie Williams
Mamie
Alice Melville
Williams
Coney Island
Boster & Brady
Autocalliope
Tailorgram No 24 Clothes Make the Man
The piece argues first impressions hinge on appearance and dressing well aids young men in business and social life. It reassures readers that careful attire can be achieved without appearing foppish and promotes a service that will reduce worry and dissatisfaction.
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Hanahan
Sacred Heart Cathedral
J. T. A. Plannagan
V.G
Grand Opera House
West Third Street
West Fourth Street
noom—Selemn
James Davis
James J. Neane
D D
Dubuque
Supreme Coumel
M. P. Donegan
Cran
Davieht
Loras Coun
Davenpert
G W. Clarke
State of
Iowa
John Bernald
Jo Reed Lane
J. © Norwood
Greater Davenport
Supreme Knight
J Ames
A. Flaherty
Lopcom
Ceomert
Knights of Jus Choral Club
St. Loui
Seapert
Vander Verr Park
Daven Rt
Supreme
Vasa
Supreme Ieth
Lerheed Tor
Supreme Ceeses
Hinkhts
Mothers
ON Woman's Forum
L. G. Hall
Washington
Parent- Teachers
Coatsburg
Gem City
Yomcoa
Gem City Business College
Baldwin Ps
Frink
Miler & Arthur Drug Store
Tle
St Mary's Hospital
Walnut
Charles Tr. Wag
W. H. Smith Dewey
Selo Albert Smith
Larine Muegee
Myrtle Stackelbeck
Marie Blume
Marie Weber
Piana Selo
Wikna Peters
Edward Tertling
Grace Sanders
Wilbert Gauch
Festival Dance
Tom’Russ
Mer Song
John Sehmelbecker
William Stackelbeck
Nruever
Webster School
Pittsfield
Josephine Crane
Ittsfield
West Pittsfield
Josephine
Mildred Conroy
Lois Reeder
Louise Teller
Ruth Shinn
Inez Kendrick
Marjorie Hooper
Bernice Main
Dale Sanderson
Helen Rosabel King
Maxine Allen
Miss Bauch
Miss Webster
Spielman
Merril
Miss Rainwater
Higgins
H. W. Trueblood
Women's Alliance
Mizpah Bible Class
Joseph H. Davis
Palace OF Illusions
Dodge Bros
T. C. Nichols Motor Car CO
Parker & Arnold
Quality Tailors
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