Carthage Ends Three Day Celebration with Record Attendance
Carthage Illinois capped a three day festival with 7 000 to 8 000 attendees for the finale. Highlights included the Carthage and Orchard City bands, a daily booster, a water fight crowd entertainment, and a football game where Carthage High beat Warsaw High 40 to 0. Awards were given for best decorated auto and oldest car, with proceeds aiding local efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swere
Cove, Cain
Fred “L. Johnson
Lenora
Berry
Carthage
Carthageigh School
Ministers Will Asset Monday in Temora and Ringa
An evangelist for the union plans a Monday event in Temora and Ringan areas, aiming to rally support and assemble fellow workers. The schedule and exact venues are not fully confirmed in the fragment.
Mothers Clubs Hold Meetings At Two Schools
Mothers clubs at the Berrian and Irving schools held their first meetings of the year with strong attendance. At Berrian, about thirty members elected officers, planned a bazaar and patron’s night for November 19, and heard Prof R C Gibbons discuss the children’s work and show lantern slides. Irving School mothers and teachers organized for the year to foster cooperation, planning a Halloween social and lectures, with officers continuing through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berrian
Irving
Mothers’ Club
Barrian
Barrian ‘School
William Bradenbeck
Frank Busch
Will Peters
Fred Ackerman
R. C. Gibbons
Gibbons
Fred’ Ackerman
Anton Abbath
Irving School
City-Annual Reports Printed for May 1 1915
Printed pamphlets containing the city officers reports for the year ending May 1 1915 have been issued by City Clerk Schroer and are available to interested parties. A divorce petition was filed by Edward Church seeking separation from Mary Church on adultery grounds. couple married Feb 17 1913. Chamber of Commerce meeting postponed due to fall celebration activities. Police court fines for September totaled 242.50 with 89 arrests. city and state charges split 70 and 19. Roy Purpus, former Quincy Wabash cashier, visiting from Hannibal. now active in Tulsa oil business. Workhouse board to consider widening Jefferson Street from Second to Fourth to 66 feet. dirt from earlier cut to be used to fill low lots at Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroer
Church
Circuit Court
Edward Church
Mary Church
Reardon
Roy Purpus
Quincy
Hannibal
Purpus
Wabash Railroad
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Jefferson Street
Board of Workhouse Commissioners
Workhouse
Trowns
Trustees of
Woodland’ ‘Cemetery
Hampshire
Charles Lawless
Paloma
Halbach- Schroeder Co
Habbach-Schroeder Co
Ireland
Y. Moc. A. Ise
Ruth Miller
Bertha Ackermann
Jersey Street
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Fred Rupp
George .Ryan
Hampshire Street
Springfield
H. A. Higgins
Little Son
Newcombe
Milan
Jury Frees Mrs Wielage After Self Defense Verdict
After three days of testimony in Adams County, a jury found Mrs. Mary Wielage not guilty of killing her husband Elmer Wielage in a reported abusive marriage. The acquittal sparked applause and a few contempt arrests, later released, as Judge Akers presided. Defender Chauncy H. Wood praised the battle, while State's Attorney Fred G. Wolfe urged justice over sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wielage
Elmer Wielage
Adams County
Circuit Coort Erde
Akers
Fred G. Wolfe
Wolfe
Wood
Minister Knighton Testimony on Foley Kidney Pills
The Rev C M Knighton of Havana Florida testifies about kidney and back pain relief after using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims almost instant relief and that four bottles ended his pains, leaving him feeling young again after prolonged suffering. Miller Arthur Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Fla
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Labor Temple Directors Meet Shows Strong Attendance
The Labor Temple directors convened last evening to review operations and praised the association’s satisfactory condition. All temple rooms are occupied with 50 meetings held in September, and plans include refurbishing the bowling alley for a winter league while Saturday dances resume tonight as in prior seasons.
September rainfall and temps record set at local station
Weather Observer Fred Brinkoetter reports September rainfall of .742 inches above the normal 4.63 inches. Last month featured seven rain days, 13 clear days, 11 partly cloudy and six cloudy. Highest temperature 89 on four days, lowest 45. Monthly mean 70, river stages ranged 4.5 to 12.2 feet. Prevailing wind from the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred: Brinkoetter
Big Four meeting to elect town vice presidents at Barry
A Big Four Trail meeting of vice presidents from towns along the Pittsfield to Hannibal link will be held in Barry on October 12 at 1 p m. The agenda includes electing representatives and organizing the Barry section highway. Dues of five dollars to the general treasurer are required for qualified voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Pittsfield
Hannibal
Big Four
I. A. Lumpkin
E. B. Tucker
Treas
Mattoon
Alleged burglar hearing postponed for Paloma postoffice raid
Dave Fulton known as the hermit appeared before Justice Ben Heckle and received a continuance to October 12 on an alleged Paloma postoffice robbery. Sheriff John Coens had arrested him after a bloodhound traced the same eight mile path from the robbery site to his woodland home twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Fulton
John Coens
Paloma
Ben Heckle
Posting proof filed for William Coop estate notices
Proof of posting notices in the estate of William Coop was filed yesterday in the county clerk's office, documenting compliance with required service and publication steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coop
County Clerk's Office
Davenport calls meet October fourteenth and fifteenth
Secretary Perry of the Davenport Chamber received a telegram from the Greater Davenport committee requesting ten leading citizens to attend a Midwest conference on preparedness in the Tri-Cities on October 14 and 15. Governors United States senators and representatives from nine states were to be represented. The Davenport secretary replied he could not name attendees until the subject was discussed locally and said he would forward the telegram to newspapers for suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Chamber of Commerce
Greater
Tractor Plowing Demonstration in Monmouth Oct 12 15
A five day event in Monmouth features a tractor plowing demonstration with about 40 tractors in field service. Highlights include milking machines automobiles parades two bands a corn exhibit manufacturers exhibit free vaudeville and talks by state officials and agricultural experts from Illinois and Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Sixth Regiment
Monmouth’ College
United. States
Illinois State
Ames College
Illinois State University
State Highway Commission
Committee On Finance
Organ Recital at Cathedral by William Spencer Johnson
In the Cathedral of St John at Seventh and Hampshire streets an organ recital by William Spencer Johnson follows evensong tomorrow at 4 30 p m. Johnson, organist and master of the choristers, performs on alternate Sunday afternoons. The choir is reorganized and will present two cantatas in Advent and Lent. The program includes Capocci Benediction Nuptiale, Dubois Prelude to Lohengrin Wagner Pastorale Vretblad Inzmemo Callaerts Adagio Toccata Fifth Symphony Widor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Seventh and
Hampshire Streets
William Spencer Johnson
Johnson
Capocci
Dubois
Wagner
Vretblad
Callaerts
Widor
Presbyterian Church Meeting At Fountain Green
A meeting of the friends of sobriety is called at the Presbyterian church in Fountain Green on October 3 with Rev W Ward of the Saloon League to speak. Residents from surrounding regions are invited and large gatherings are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fountain Green
C. Gray
Friends of Sobriety
Presbyterian Church
W. Ward
Ete Saloon League
Clayton Fall Celebration Ends With Fitting Climax
After a successful two day Clayton Fall Celebration the sun set on a near perfect weekend. Races were fast and entertainment strong with baseball games and music by the Clayton band. Notable winners included Lady Red in the 2:30 trot and Earl of Clayton in the free for all pace, both Mt Sterling entries piloted by Harr and Austin respectively. Overall the events were highly successful and well received by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Lady Red
Ecaecese Savaceykh PY
Roy Almont
Josephine
Bastene
Srt
Moody W.cevs Tees
King Edward Fen
Earl of Clayton
Egevaeives
Montgomery
Abger
Mt.Sterling
Mt. Sterling
Lanier
Harr
Local Pick-Ups Special for Today and Notices
Local notices and shopping ads list daily specials from Halbach-Schroeder Co. including crepe de chine and silk fabrics, ostrich feather boas, and Turkish towels at reduced prices. Notices mention court activity and various residents' visits and health updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Brady illness delays Illinois arson trial in Adams county
Brady, charged with being part of the Cassidy property arson in Decatur, cites illness to avoid travel to Quincy for the circuit court trial. Assistant State's Attorney Wagner says a showing is needed next Tuesday. Brady denies guilt while Six and Goff allege his involvement, with Brady pursuing delays as the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Brady
Harvey
Six
Goff
Chester
Rock Island
Y Campaign for New Members at the Y M C A
The Y M C A outlines a partial payment plan to recruit 300 new members by December. Weekly fees are 25 cents for junior boys and employees and 50 cents for seniors, with flexible entry for boys who cannot guarantee weekly payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M. C.A
Kansas City Kans. club seeks Civic League booklet
P L Dickhut, president of the Civic Improvement league, received a letter from W S Hannah, secretary of the Mercantile club of Kansas City Kansas, asking for a copy of the league booklet. The letter notes the booklet’s prominence and requests a copy for possible plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Club
Thera
The
Civic League of
Quincy
P. L. Dickhut
Civic Improvement League
W. S. Hannah
Kansas City
Kan
League
Civic League
Tih
Firemen Take Annual Fifteen Day Vacation
Edward Schell first assistant chief Clem Willer engineer roundsman and Dick Dover of the No. 1 crew left on their annual 15 days vacation yesterday. Upon their return two more members will take their vacations. They will be the last ones to take their vacation this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schell
Fire Department
Clem Willer
Dick Dover
No. 1
Assault charge nets $10.90 fine for veteran McCarthy
John McCarthy, an old soldier, was arrested for assault on battery after pleading guilty previously. Justice Ben Heckle assessed a fine of $10.90. McCarthy admitted beating Arch Hatchet, also an old soldier, who is reported to be in pretty bad shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCarthy
Besfore
Ben Heckle
McCarthy
Arch. Hatchet
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Albert Akers
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Midwest
GEM
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