Leiser firm to open upscale Maine Street store in Quincy
Final negotiations closed Tuesday for a lease at 604 Maine Street and a remodeling contract with architect George Behrensmeyer. The Leiser company plans a large, classy ladies ready to wear store with new front, rear addition, 90 foot extension, expanded departments, and an updated display program.
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Maine Street
Leiser Company
Leiser
Silas Liebshutz
Chicago
H. F. J. Ricker
George Behrensmeyer
William Evers
Maine ‘Street
Leiser’ Company
Hess
Leiser Firm
Drowning of Homer Sapp Reported From Atlas Nebraska
Relatives receive a notice of Homer Sapp born August 30 1898 near Atlas now of Auburn Nebraska died before his eighteenth birthday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs A Sapp and survived by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral plans noted with Homer Browning attending. A separate item describes Eddie Hillman’s buggy and horse toppled from the Say bridge during a lightning flash with minor damage to the buggy. A class trip to Atlas for a silver medal contest saw Miss Helen Hamner win.
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Rockport
Homer Sapp
Auburn
Neb
A. Sapp
Atlas
Homer
Homer Browning
Say
Eddie Hillman
Snv
L. M. Smith
A. B. Ferre
Helen Hamner
Roosevelt Endorsed for Progressive Nomination by Michigan Delegates
Jackson Michigan May 10 Theo dore Roosevelt won full endorsement for the Progressive presidential nomination at the state convention. Fifty six delegates to the Chicago convention were elected at a harmonious session and instructed to back his candidacy.
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Jackson, Mich
Theodore Roosevelt
National Progressive Party
Chicago
Englishmen Abroad Ordered to Report for Military Duty
London May 10. The solicitor general Sir George Cave announced in the house of commons that Englishmen eligible for military service who are living abroad but normally reside in Great Britain must return to England forthwith and report for duty.
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London
Great Britain
England
House of Commons
George Cave
Concord Township forms Good Roads club in Adams County
In a mass meeting Saturday evening Concord township residents organized The Concord Township Good Roads association and voted to affiliate with Adams County Golden Rule Good Roads. Representatives of Golden Rule attended and opposition to the proposed road bond issue was voiced. Officers elected: President Amos Sharp, Vice president William M. Griffiths, Secretary Albert Beckman.
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Concord Township
Good Roads Association
Adams County
Golden Rule Good Roads Association
Golden Rule
S. W. Flesner
H. Paxton
Chris Hollock
John Reynolds
A. G.behrens
Concord Organization
Amos Sharp
William MM. Griffiths
Albert Beckman
American Troops Guard Mexican Border Amid Tensions
Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican ambassador-designate, wires the U S detailing plots tied to the Glenn Springs raid and asks for stricter border precautions. He names Antonio Villareal as responsible and reports two planned incursions. The War Department awaits confirmation on troop cross-border action and Langhorne’s unit status.
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Wilson
Eliseo Arredondo
State Department
Glenn Springs
United States
Funston
Arredondo
Antonio Villareal
Mexico
Major Langhorne
Big Bend
War Department
Twenty Lives Lost In Lake Disaster
Sault Ste Marie reports the steamer S. R. Kirby broke in two and sank during a storm on Lake Superior four miles off Eagle River Michigan. Twenty lives are presumed lost with only two survivors, Joseph Murda the second mate and Otto Lindquist a stocker. Early hopes for E R Douglass faded as it is believed he fell from the raft.
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Sault Ste Marie
Mid
S. R. Kirby
Lake Superior
Eagle River
Mich
Joseph Murda
Otto Lindquist
Stocker
Hope
E. R. Douglass
Murda
Harry Berwind
Behrensmeyer Named Architect for New Dewey School
George P Behrensmeyer was selected architect after a tie vote and President Gabriel cast the deciding ballot. The Dewey School will cost 75000 with a 3750 fee and requires bids by June 27. The board will choose a superintendent at the May meeting and review eight to ten applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Behrensmeyer
Dewey
Board of Education
George Gabriel
Ernest M. Wood
Martin J. Geise
Pesident
Wood
Gabriel
Behrensmeyer
St. Louis
Minoig
Vewer
Clyde Sears
Sears
Ellis
A. S. Ellis
J. M. Winters
D. L. Musselman
C.M. Gill
Harris Manual Training School
L. W. Rader
Columbia Public School
Quincy
C. M. Gill
Quincey
J. A. Whiteford
St. Tascon
Ife J
C. E. Joiner
Webster School
Bauman
Immanuel Chapel
Dayton House
Funeral of Leonard Kohl Held at Family Home
Leonard Kohl's funeral was held at the family residence in Fabius township north of Palmyra at 2 30 pm Monday. Many relatives and friends attended and a floral offering was received. Bearers were Edward Schneider Henry Luche Frank Rehmard David Redd R Happle and Jacob Bross. Burial followed in Greenwood cemetery Palmyra. Quincy attendees included Phillip Koch Edward Kohl Mrs Phillip Kohl and Mr and Mrs Edward Grimmer a daughter of the deceased.
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Leonard Kohl
Fabius
Palmyra
Edward Schneider
Henry Luche
Frank Rehmard
David Redd
R. Happle
Jacob Bross
Greenwood Cemetery
Quincy
Phillip Koch
Edward Kohl
Phillip Kohl
Edward Grimmer
Mendon Township approves new high school and bonds
In Mendon Township a special election authorized a $30,000 bond issue to build a township high school. The Knapp site west of town won the site vote 229 to 184, with the Knapp property favored by the more populated west side near the railroad and Ursa Mendon road.
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Knapp
Mendon Township
Dr. Knapp
W. W. Long
Mendon
Ursa-Mendon
Quincys Pulse Tennis Match Set For May Twenty
D L Musselman and T E Musselman two of the area’s top tennis players meet I V Osborne Keokuk M C A and Rev Mr Mclwain of Keokuk in a Saturday May 20 match at the D L Musselman court. The event is part of a series between the two teams. The Quincy High baseball team also faces Mendon High at Baldwin Park Saturday afternoon. Mendon impressed Quincy in the prior meeting and a strong game is expected. A Naval Reserves dance, hosted by the Tenth Division, drew about 200 couples in the Armory Tuesday night with O’Farrells orchestra. Organizers included J Hynes James Ross Frank Robison and Edward Siebrasse.
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D. L
T. E. Musselman
I. TV
Osborne
Keokuk
M.C. A
Mr. Mclwain
D. L. Musselman Court
Mendon
Quincy High
Mendon High School
Baldwin Park
Quincy
Naval Reserves
O'Farrells
J. Hynes
James Ross
Frank Robison
Edward Siebrasse
Ursa Native in Urgent Kansas City Call for Brother
Mrs Edward Gause of Ursa has been summoned to Kansas City due to illness of her brother J B Robbins a lifelong Ursa resident born there who left town 25 years ago and now is in critical condition with little hope of recovery On a lighter note Fred Meves at 13L South Twelfth Street marks his thirty first birthday today.
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Kansas City
Edward Gause
Ursa
J. B. Robbins
Robbins
Fred Meves
South
Twelfth Street
Mobilize Forge Near Boquillas in Mexican Border Skirmish
Mobilization reports say two troops of the eighth cavalry move toward Boquillas on the Rio Grande while two troops of the Mth cavalry and a machine gun troop camp south at Trenderson's ranch. A long range clash occurred Monday afternoon with Capt. Cole noting no casualties, while Capt. Fox cites several Mexican hits. Col. Sibley plans a conference with Major Langhorne to decide dispositions amid reports of about 300 bandits and suspected Mexican sympathizers aiding them.
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Marathon
Tex
Eighth Cavalry
Boquillas
Rio Grande
Miller's Ranch
Mth Cavalry
Trenderson
Capt
Cole
Capt. Fox
Texas Rangers
Col
Sibley
Dublin Casualty Totals From Recent Uprising
Premier Asquith announced in the House of Commons that Dublin casualties totaled 124 killed 388 wounded and nine missing among his majesty troops and the Royal Irish Constabulary.
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London
Dublin
His Majesty
Royal Insh Constabulary
Asquith
House of Commons
Young Ahearn Beats McCoy in Ten-Round Title Bout
In New York last night Young Ahearn of this city defeated Brooklyn’s Al McCoy, the middleweight championship claimant, in a ten round boxing match. Ahearn weighed 160 pounds while McCoy weighed 161 and a quarter.
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Young Ahearn
New York
al McCoy
Brooklyn
Ahearn
McCoy
Knight Motor Sleeve Valve Dream Comes True
Charles Y Knight’s sleeve valve engine story unfolds as Daimler London telegram summons him to present blueprints at Daimler factory in London. Henry Hower outlines Knight’s European tests and Daimler adoption leading to other makers equipping Wright motor. Motion pictures by Essanay and Lyman Lowe studios will show interior mechanism at Empire Hippodrome lecture.
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Chicago
Charles Y. Knight
Mr. Knight
Daimler Motor Car Co
London
England
Daimler
Leaton Irwin
Irwin-Overland Company
Empire Hippodrome
Henry HH. Hower
S. A. Ek
Hower
Knight
E Europe
Thlower
Daimler Co
Royal Automobile Club of England
Essanay Company
Lyman Lowe Studios
Quincy Ministers on Program Today
Prominent Quincy speakers Rev. Steve B. Owings and Rev. W. D. Endres join the Illinois Christian Missionary society district conference in Monmouth. Endres, as vice-president, will discuss The District Superintendent, while Owings speaks on Church Finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve B. Owings
W. D. Endres
Quincy
Churches of Christ Third District
Illinois Christian Missionary Society
Monmouth
Endres
Owings
W. T. Taylor
Golden
Vermont Street Methodist Society Meets for Monthly Session
The Standard Bearers of the Vermont Street Methodist church gathered at Miss Zelma Briggs home Monday evening for their monthly business meeting. A social followed with a two course lunch. The society will meet June 12 with Mrs. J. T. Crafton on North Sixth Street.
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Vermont Street Methodist Church
Zelma Briggs
J. T. Crafton
North Sixth Street
Local King’s Daughters Meet at Miss Edna Meyer Home
The King's Daughters of the Unitarian church will gather Thursday afternoon at the residence of Miss Edna Meyer in Park Place for their meeting.
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King's Daughters
The
Unitarian Church
Edna Meyer
Park Place
Young People Dance at Unitarian Church Parlor
The Young People of the Unitarian church will host a dancing party in the church parlors Wednesday evening. Music will be provided by the Lummis Bert orchestra.
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Unitarian Church
Lummis-Bert
Calendar guild to map work for Presbyterian church
The Calendar guild of the Presbyterian church meets this afternoon in the church parlors to plan the coming year. New members must attend to receive assignments. Members with flowers are asked to bring them for delivery to the church shut ins.
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The
Presbyterian Church
WCTU Meeting Highlights Nationa l Address and Dinner Shower
Mrs Frances E Beauchamp president of the Kentucky WLC T U read the national address at the Atlanta convention via Mrs W N Brazelton. The talk focused on Christian citizenship and the liquor question. The Tuesday afternoon gathering included a dining room shower with each member bringing a cup spoon knife and fork, followed by a Victrola concert for the women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Beauchamp
Kentucky
WLC. T. U
Atlanta
W. N Brazelton
W.C T. U
Melrose voters hear bond issue talk on roads
Mayor W. K. Abbott and County Superintendent U L Boyer addressed a Melrose town hall audience about a bond issue for roads. About 60 farmers applauded as speakers urged the plan as the best and quickest way to permanent highways. the Quinevans spoke briefly, keeping listeners engaged for two hours.
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W. K. Abbott
U. L. Boyer
Melrose Town Hall
Peranent
Quinevans
Y M C A Board Names Committee Chairmen
The Y M C A board held its monthly meeting after a 6 15 luncheon approving reports and appointing committees for the year. Chairmen named include Pearce, Crane, Brown, Rupp, Channon, Musselman, and Calkins among others.
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J. O. Pearce
F. W. Crane
W. N. Brown
William Rupp
House
H. Q O. Channon
Won. Brown
George Gabriel
CC. P. Fichenauer
V. G. Musselman
A. N. Calkins
M. F. Carrott
Excursion plans to Springfield for Catholic Union convention
Districts-Verband outlines a Sunday excursion to Springfield for the Catholic Union of Illinois convention June 4 to 6. Michael Reinert and Leo Wiskirchen head the committee. round trip is $2.0 with mass at 5 am and return by 7 pm. Fifth Infantry band to accompany delegates. Father Didacus speaks on the pope and the European War.
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Springfield
Catholic Union’ of Illinois
Distrikts-Verband
St. Boniface
Michael Reinert
Leo Wiskirchen
St. Francis
St. John’s
Fifth Infantry Band
St. Bent Face
Father Didacus
Didacus
Quincy Power Boat Club To Open Soon
The Quincy Power Boat Club held a meeting to finalize opening plans. Furnishings are being completed, a piano has been donated, and remaining items are arriving, with a summer boating season target opening.
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Quincy Power Boat Club
Murphy and Slicker Wed in City Office Ceremony
Charles Neal Murphy of New York City and Miss Ethel Marie Slicker of Akron were married by Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle in his Sixth and Vermont streets office on Monday. The couple are with the Allen shows now in this city. Paris dispatch notes Generals Joffre and Castelnau returned from the front to attend a meeting of the superior council of national defense presided by President Poincare.
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Charles Neal Murphy
New York City
Ethel Marie Slicker
Akron
N. W
Justice of the Peace
Ben Heckle
Sixth
Vermont Streets
Allen
Counc
Paris
Joffre
Castelnau
France
Belgium
Superior Council of National Defense
Poincare
Ohio Train Derailment Near Mineral Springs
Norfolk and Western passenger train derailed at Mineral Springs Ohio near Portsmouth Tuesday night. An engine and four coaches plunged over an embankment but no one was killed and no serious injuries reported.
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Ohio
Portsmouth
Norfolk and Western
Mineral Springs
Here
Lima Lake and Hunt districts in drainage hearing
The rivers and lakes commission held the second hearing in Lima on Tuesday with Commissioner Healy presiding. Witnesses including Engineer Edmund Perkins testified as Lima Lake district seeks relief to stop Hunt district water from entering Lima Lake. A May 19 adjournment was set for continued testimony and possible terms like Judge Curran's plan to pump Bear Creek and build a drainage ditch.
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Lima Lake Drainage District
Hunt Drainage District
Rivers and Lakes Commission
Healy
Lima Lake District
Hunt District
Lima Lake
Hunt
Quincy
Adams-Hancock Ennity
Warsaw
EU Hunt District
Dstrict
J.T. Inghram
Edmund Perkins
Chicago
Warsaer
Bear Creek
Canton
Judge Curran
Lima
GEM CITY College Ball Team Plans Three More Games
The Gem City Business College baseball team has three definite future games. They schedule St Francis College on May 13 at 9 30 on St Francis grounds, LaGrange College at home on May 20, LaGrange at LaGrange on May 31, and a possible game with the High School in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Business College
College
St Francis College
St. Francis
LaGrange College
LaGrange
Wilsons reply on submarine warfare reaches Berlin
President Wilson's reply accepting Germany's promise to change submarine warfare has arrived in Berlin via London but has not yet been delivered to the German government by Ambassador Gerard.
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Berlin
London
Wilson
Germany
Gerard
Weather outlook for Missouri and town shows showers
Minors report light showers on Wednesday with continued warm temperatures. Cooler air moves in at night followed by Thursday fair and notably cooler. east portions see cooler afternoon conditions.
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Missouri
Fall River Forecast Shows Slight River Rise
The report notes river levels from Quincy to Louisiana are expected to rise one to two tenths of a foot and reach a stand by Wednesday as the water increases gradually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Lousiana
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Duluth
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Nebraska
Roosevelt
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Banpel
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Good Roads’ Club
Concord
Golden Rule Association
ASK
Dewey — School
Melinda K. Germinn
Germann
C. F. A Behrensmeyer
Irwin
Inventor
Calendar Guild
W. C. T. U. Meeting
Melrose
Masonic Temple
EHO
Murphy
Slicker
Lima Lake- Hunt
GEM City
St. Francis and LaGrangia
Craeta
St. Paul
Davenport
DA Keokuk
Ewe
Quincy Sneer
Hannibal Sene
Louisiana Weve
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Laire Wwe
Memphis Setae
New Orleans
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