Telegram on accident confirms hospital unit loss
Charles Eacock of Clayton received a Red Cross telegram confirming an unavoidable accident during target practice aboard a steamship bound for a base hospital. Two nurses, Mrs Edith Ayers and Miss Helen Burnett, were killed. Miss Emaline Mattan was injured but not seriously. Other personnel were reported uninjured.
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Sie Peacock
Clayton
Quincy
Mongolia
Charles Eacock
Silber
Red Cross
Base Hospital No. 12
Edith Ayers
Elen Burnet
Emaline
Rand County Grand Jury Returns Five Indictments
Five indictments for burglary larceny and forgery reviewed by the RAND JURY. Names listed include E A Parker with burglary bail set at 1000, who pleaded not guilty. George Webb with charges. Hil who pleaded guilty. Edgar Rudd charged with larceny bail set at 1000.
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E. A. Parker
Pleadings Update On Local Criminal Cases
Lavla Jackson pleaded guilty to burglary and bail set at 1000 dollars while a motion to admit the case into probate is expected. Thomas Barnes and Bert Leach pleaded not guilty to forgery with bail at 1000 dollars. Bert Coppage, indicted for burglary, pleaded guilty and the case was referred to the probation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavla Jackson
Thomas Barnes
Bert ‘Leach
Bert Coppage
Gilmer Assessors Hirst In With Books
W L Rutledge tax assessor of Gilmer township filed his books with county treasurer E W Peter, the first to do so this year, followed shortly by Marshall Nelson of Keene township. Gilmer personal property totals 303570 with 66 automobiles 222 watches and 11 sewing machines. Keene township personal property 319665 with 75 automobiles and 118 sewing machines.
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W. L. Rutledge
Gilmer Township
E. W. Peter
Marshall Nelson
Keene Township
Local notes from Rockport Illinois and surrounding towns
Reports of residents visiting relatives in Marblehead Quincy and Montrose Arkansas. Movements include John Ward moving to Quincy for White Lime Co employment and Dr Fred S Gay spending time in Montrose with land interests. Community events noted include Boy Scouts, LT M lodge gathering May 26, and house projects. A hospital update covers Mrs James McGregory recovering from tumor surgery.
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Emily Pryor
Dr. Welch
Marblehead
John Ward
Quincy
Mr. Ward
The
White Lime Co
Fred S. Gay
Montrose
Arkansas
J. N. Clark
Pittsfield
L. M. Smith
R. H. Sears
Charles Lowery
Jennie Biel
Lloyd Taylor
C. E. Sanders
Paloma
Frank McMullen
James McGregory
St. Mary's Hospital
McGregory
Boy Scouts
Sherman Brokaw
Zee Brokaw
Co, B. and Q
Chloe Goodwin
Henry Hamner
White Rose Division
Red Rose
Alice Ward
Horton Creek
Italian Commissioners Visit United States War Mission
Italian commissioners led by Enrico Arlotta visit America praising U S wartime entry as a pivotal act. The delegation includes Vanutelli, Pardo, Bragadini, Gugliemetti, and Gaetano Pietra. They traveled aboard a ship that fought a battle in the St George's Channel after leaving England with a German submarine.
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Vanutelli
C. Pardo
Department of Industry and Commerce
Alviso Bragadini
Italian Transportation Department
Gugliemetti
Enrico Arlotta
Marine and Transportation
Gaetano Pietra
Department of Agriculture
United States
Enrico Artotta
St George’s Channel
England
Shelbyville Missouri School Year Ends With Honors
Shelbyville MO closes a successful year with graduating exercises in the opera house led by Prof. Hill and Walter Williams of the University of Missouri. Leonard druggist R E B Smith dies from accidental poisoning. Judge Moran narrowly escapes injury unheeding a harrow. BB Forman dies after a stroke. Eighth grade program at Christian church May 18. Judge Drain and Mrs Drain in Macon court visit. Mrs Myrtle Threlkeid attends a state meeting in Jefferson City. Attorney A W Hamilton in town.
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Shelbyville
Opera House
Hill
Walter Williams
University of Missouri
R. E B. Smith
Leonard
Judge Moran
Epworth
V. I. Drain
Macon
Local residents travel and court activity noted
Clarence on business Friday, Mrs. Ray and sister Miss Carter of this city left for Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Monday for a few weeks stay. Judge Maupin held probate court in Shelbyville Tuesday. Miss Boltyard of Meredosia is visiting her sister Mrs. Harry Harvert.
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Clarence
Ray
Miss Carter
Excelsior Springs
Judge Maupin
Shelbyville
Miss Boltyard
Meredosia
Harry Harvert
Community notes from Quincy and nearby towns
Fowler III and families visited Ww. L. Viar. Orel Viar left for Burlington to seek work. George Brady was kicked by a horse, injuring ribs. Union Christian Endeavor meets at U B church. Clara Farrell and Dora Bartlett moved hospital patient to her father T J Viar’s home. Helen Gray visited Macomb with grandmother. Dick Farrell spent weekend with mother. Mothers Day observed at Methodist church. Lewis Seckman surprised by Christian Endeavor group at home. Rev T O G Lewis and others attended Coatsburg commencement Friday.
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Quincy
T. J. Viar
Helen Gray
Macomb
Dick Farrell
Lewis Seckman
Christian Endeavor
T. OG. Lewis
FE. G. German
W. L. Viar
Ralph Worman
Robert Gray
Cora Heaton
Coatsburg
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
An old advertisement promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey cough syrup for children. It claims soothing pine balsams relieve coughing loosen phlegm and heal irritated tissues with a 25 cent bottle at the druggist.
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Dr. Bell
Memorial Day plans finalized by G A R association
Memorial day events in Woodland and Graceland cemeteries outlined with pupils aiding flag placement and flower ceremonies. Address by William Schlagenhaus at Woodland. four Grand Army escorts will accompany students to Graceland. Women's Relief corps plan water ceremony for Mississippi sailors. School speakers listed for Tuesday afternoon. Perfume note ends article.
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Memorial Association of the
William Schlagenhaus
Woodland Cemetery
Graceland Cemetery
Grand Army
Graceland
Women’s Relief Corps
Mississippi
Adams
I. W. Bingaman
Berrian
H. J. Leemhuis
Dewey
H. W. Trueblood
Emerson
Capt
J. E. Andrew
Franklin
George A. Buttrick
Irving
W. O. Shank
Jackson
Henry Schmiedeskamp
Jefferson
George H. Govert
Lincoln
Liberty News Of Local Birth And Moves In Area
Liberty Illinois reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Oscar Keller who were formerly local and now reside in Cullison Kansas. Fred Pracht lost a fine three year old colt Sun Ralph Roe visited family Sunday. Enoch Swischer bought an automobile for hauling. Naomi Zehender of Quincy visits relatives in Liberty.
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Liberty
Ill
Oscar Keller
Cullison
Kans
Fred Pracht
Ralph Roe
Enoch Swischer
Naomi Zehender
Quincy
Advance Franchise Bill Debate in London House
After ten days of debate in London the house concentrates on woman suffrage questions as the chamber advances a franchise bill amid lengthy discussion and differing views.
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London
House of
Commons Passes Second Read Of Franchise Reform Bill
The House approved the franchise reform bill on its second reading by 329 votes to 40, advancing the measure. The debate focused on the bill’s provisions for licensing and regulation, with supporters citing modernization benefits and opponents warning of potential impacts on local autonomy.
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Commons
A TEXAS WONDER Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles
Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles dissolve gravel and cure diabetes rheumatism and back and bladder irregularities in men and women Regulates bladder troubles in children Sold by druggists or mailed for 1 00 with two months treatment and testimonials from Dr BE W Hall St Louis MO and address 2928 Oliver St Louis Missouri
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Texas Wonder
BE. W. Hall
Olivert
St. Louiz
Adv
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