PARENT TEACHERS ELECT OFFICERS FRIDAY IN IRVING
Irving and Lincoln schools announce Friday meetings for Parent-Teacher associations. Elections for officers will occur Friday May 25 at Lincoln and similar activities planned at Jefferson Adams and Dewey schools with songs, plays, flag drills, and Red Cross talks. Memorial Day services are planned at Woodland and Greendale cemeteries.
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School Association
Irving
Jefferson
Red Cross
Berrian
Lincoln
Lincoln Parent-Teacher Association
Adams
Adams Parent-Teacher Association
Chicago Knight Will Brown to Speak at Fraternal Dinner
Will N. Brown, a Chicago university instructor and former state Knights of Columbus deputy, will headline a fraternal dinner for the local chapter on Thursday evening May 31 at the chapter hall. The event aims to feature a four-knight lineup with Paul Weisenhorn compiling the local speaker list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will N. Brown
Chicago
Knights of Columbus
Theodore Earhart
Mr. Brown
Paul Weisenhorn
Flag Raised in Washington Park Ceremony
In Washington Park a 70 foot flagpole hosts the new flag donated by W. Emery Lancaster. Major J. A. Thompson raises it at 2 15 as the Fifth Regiment band plays The Star Spangled Banner. A large crowd observes the ceremony its Memorial Day dedication planned. Mrs M M Bates makes the flag in her dressmaking shop over the K P hall employing four workers. All stars are hand sewn. ST JOHN S N F May 17 Inability to obtain steamers to England leads Lord Northcliffe to order shutdown of Grand Falls paper mills.
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W. Emery Lancaster
Washington Park
J. A. Thompson
M. M. Bates
K. P. Hall
St, John’s, N. F
England
Lord Northcliffe
Grand Falls
Probate notes in county court overview of cases
State's Attorney Adair led a county court proceeding ordering Frank Starman to help support his mother and make back payments. Estates include McCarty claim of 43 dollars, Gause estate seeking sale of personal property, Spangenberger will probated with Anna Spangenberger appointed. Buhre final report shows 117.25 paid with 7980.19 remaining and distributive shares allocated. Stollberg estate reports 104.4 cash on hand after administration. A pre-nuptial agreement tied to Curry estate grants widow a child’s portion instead of dower. Williams Peters executor report approved with 15672 paid out. Miscellaneous notes on baseball and a stray proverb.
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Adair
Frank Starman
Charles McCarty
Bickelhaupt
Fred G. Gause
Golda Gause
Selbian Spangenbarger
Anna Spangenberger
Charles W. Buhre
Ursa
Laura Buhre
Esther Buhre
Buhre
Miss Buhre
Emma C. Stollberg
Oscar E. Stollberg
Christopher
Curry
Susan M
Williams Peters
Services Held for Mrs Mathew Orr and John E Dick
Large attendance at private and church services for Mrs Mathew Orr in the Elm street home and Vermont Street Methodist church with burial at Woodland cemetery. John E Dick's service followed at 1109 Kentucky street with Salem Evangelical rites and Woodland burial. Mrs Mary J Brown dies in Leavenworth, aged relative details given.
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John E. Dick
Kentucky Street
H. J. Leemhuist
Salem Evangelical Church
Salem Quartet
Ed Grimmer
Charles Thompson
Fred Gehm
Duke Schroer
William Ruff
Henry Mickelman
Woodland Cemetery
Hoffman
Chicago
Franklin Lampel
St. Louis
A. H. Glasner
Funeral services for Mrs Bernadina Michael
The funeral will be held at 8 30 in the home at 1114 Adams street and at 9 in St Marys Catholic church. Burial follows in St Boniface cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
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Bernadina Michael
Adams Street
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Funeral for Mrs. Eva Ladwick this afternoon
The funeral for Mrs. Eva Viola Ladwick will be held this afternoon at the Mumper chapel with burial at Graceland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Viola Ladwick
Viola Ladwick
Mumper Chapel
Graceland Cemetery
Hearing in 10000 fee case set for June 14
The county court in Cass county heard the $10,000 fee case in which John Inghram seeks payment from the Indian Grave Drainage district. Judge Charles Martin announced a 1:30 p.m. hearing for June 14. The drainage commissioners questioned the legality of the former commissioners’ contract and voucher, but the court upheld their authority to contract and pay. Marriage licenses: Middendorf and Redshaw. Strets and Stollberg. Meyers and Booth. Cooper and Reincke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Inghram
Indian Grave Drainage District
Charles Martin
Cass County
Inghram
William H. Middendorf
Chapin
Morgan County
May Redshaw
Louis William Strets
Quincy
Mabel Ruth Stollberg
Harry R. Meyers
Columbus
Lilte Booth
Camp Point
Herbert Cooper
Bertha Reincke
St Marys Hospital Annual Collection Planned
The week of May 21 to 26 has been set for the annual collection to aid St Marys hospital expenses. Last year 1681 patients were cared for, 1079 charity patients, with a daily charity average of 108. Costs rose due to higher items and maintenance. The Sisters of the Poor of St Francis have offered to care for sick or wounded soldiers assigned by the government.
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St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Sisters of the Poor of
St. Francis
Endowment Shortfall Sparks Hospital Appeal
The Marys hospital has no endowments and relies entirely on public contributions. An appeal from the sisters has historically gained support, and officials hope everyone contributes this year to cover rising costs for equipment and preparation
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Mary’s Hospital
Quincy
Street Obstruction Definition Given by Civic Official
An official of the Civic Improvement league explains what constitutes obstruction of streets and cites city code section 646. It defines nuisance as obstructing public high ways streets alleys commons landing places and public places with fines up to 100 dollars and 25 dollars per day for each day of continued obstruction after conviction.
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Civic Improvement League
Quincy Delegates Chosen for NAACP District Conference
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a district conference in St. Louis May 18 19 20. Quincy Jacksonville Afton East St. Louis St. Louis Mounds Cairo comprise the district. Dr Hosea Nichols and Richard Smith will attend from Quincy with Nichols speaking on Conditions of the Colored People in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
St. Louis
Quincy
Jacksonville
Afton
East St. Louis
Mounds
Cairo
Hosea Nichols
Richard Smith
Nichols
Judge Akers Grants Twelve Divorces in Circuit Court
In a Wednesday session Judge Akers approved twelve divorces citing cruelty, desertion, and infidelity. Notable rulings include Ethel Croson winning custody of daughter Eunice with $3 weekly alimony, and Lydia Brisco reclaiming her maiden name Fowler after cruelty claims.
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Akers
Ethel Croson
Arthur Croson
Eunice
David Patrick Goodman
Mary G
Mary Markham
Goodman
Chicago
John A. Hunter
Pearl
Lydia Brisco
Clyde
Fowler
Ben Taylor
Mertie
Desertion and drunkenness end marriages in early 1900s
The report lists multiple divorce outcomes from 1905 to 1918 involving spouses in Iowa and Hannibal. Cases include habitual drunkenness, desertion, and adultery. One couple from Ottumwa married in 1910 and separated in 1912, while another pair from Hannibal wed in 1911 and separated in 1912. The article also notes Roman army structure with legions, cohorts, and centuries and explains evolution of the century size from 10 to 50-100 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnis Shannon
George Shannon
Henry Miller
Berths
Ocea Millicon Turner
Robert S. Turner
Mattie Manee
William Manes
Ottumwa
Iowa
Stella C. Geston
John
Cecil
Hanniba
Lena P. Scott
Il Scott
Richard
Hannibal
Myrtle York Aston
Reuber Aston
Doerr Department Store Clearance For Duker Addition
A Quincy department store advertises a closing sale to make room for a new Duker outlet. It touts a history making bargain event with fixtures, showcases, counters and merchandise all marked down to sacrifice prices. The promotion urges shoppers to visit within a few days to profit from sensational savings.
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Doerr Department Store
Duker
Quincy
Well Made Women Suits and Coats Offered At Discount
For immediate clearance a small lot of women and misses suits and coats offered in serge gabardines poplings and durable fabrics. Colors include blue green gray and more. Prices range from 6.98 to 15 dollars, with emphasis on value and quick sale.
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Laushaeseti
Bargain Tables Offer Wide Range of Fabrics and Laces
A busy Bargain Table in Quincy displays high quality embroideries edges and insertions in many patterns and widths. Prices whisper “Farewell” with goods like plain white saltings crepes plaids and linings at up to 25 cents a yard. Shoppers are urged to pick from laces and trimmings grouped together for substantial savings per yard.
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Quincy
Been
Final Clearance Sale on Glassware and China Items
Large clearance of glass goblets of various styles and sizes with prices as marked. Includes fireproof cooking ware, salt cellars, lead blown glass, brassware trays, Japanese bamboo baskets, and china pieces with discounts to move stock quickly. Items feature low per unit prices and emphasize limited availability.
Attractive crepe Kimonas on sale at low prices
A small assortment of crepe Kimonas in bright patterns offered for home wear. Described as well made neat and attractive with extra special values at 78c and 98c, available for clearance within the next few days.
Furniture, Too, Will Be Sacrificed
A brief notice reports that furniture, too, will be sacrificed in the ongoing event or action, indicating additional assets being addressed alongside other items. The text emphasizes the broader scope of sacrifice without detailing specific pieces or figures.
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Jackson
Jackson School Parent-Teacher Association
Jefferson School
Dewey
Parent-Teacher Association of
Dewey School
Berrian Park
Franklin
J. L. Thomas
Graceland
Mathew Orr
Mary J. Brown
Leavenworth
Kas
Cherles F. Lamkey
Joseph J. Brown
Arline
W.t.duker
Comepary
Dresden
Quincy Colored People
THE
W. T. Ouker Co
China
Kimonas
Tin
Maine & Sixth
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