Lincoln F Presented 10 Chamber of 6 in Fall Parade
A Lincoln flag carried by Lincoln friends during the Lincoln Douglas itinerary was donated by R C Stokes to the Chamber of Commerce for use in the Wednesday fall celebration Washington park program. The 1857 flag by Anne Logan, widow of Judge John Logan, has holes from bullets on plains trips to California. Newton Kansas resident Mrs Logan, now about 95, still lives there. Doll parade judges named R W Halbach. Prizes range from 2.50 to 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C. Stokes
Community” Enterprise
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Chamber
Abraham Lincoln
Washington Park
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Lewis
Logan
Newton
Kansas
California
R.W. ‘Halbach
Perry
Hatbach
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promoted for Female Ailments
A period advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a root and herb remedy for female ailments. It claims the product reaches the root of the trouble and alleviates backache headaches nervousness and irritability, promising health happiness and strength for women who suffer from such conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Baptist State Convention to Meet in Aurora Illinois
The seventy first annual Baptist state convention gathers October 18 to 21 at the First Baptist church in Aurora. The event highlights evangelistic and missionary plans for 158,000 members and 1,234 churches statewide with $767,111 in property. Details cover campus church support at Champagne, university and college missions, and notable homes and benevolent institutions across Illinois led by Dr E P Brand and W G Brimson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist State Convention
Seventy- First
First Baptist Church of
Aurora
Marion, Ave
Alfred Trewery
Claim St. Church
University of Illinois At
Champagne
Martin 5
Bryant
Baptists of
University of Chicago
Woman's Baptist Training School
Chicago
Frances Shimer
Springs College
Cereal
Springs
Ewing College
Ewing
Huddleston Baptist Orphanage
Irvington
Centralia
A. C. Kelley
Tragic Train Death Near Hannibal After Dog Escapade
William H. Brothers of Fulton Avenue South Side was struck and killed by Burlington passenger train No. 12 while trying to save his dog from the tracks. The accident occurred at 11:25 Sunday between the ferry landing crossing and Streckfus boat house. Coroner’s inquest said Brothers walked toward the approaching train. his dog ran onto the track leading him to the fatal encounter. Engineer Albert Erickson warned the man as the train could not avoid him. Brothers died in the baggage car on the way to Union Station. He leaves a widow, two children and four stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
William H. Brothers
Fulton Avenue
South Side
Burlington
Ferry Landing Crossing
Streckfus
Union Station
D Brothers
Fternoon. In
William Smith
Ferry Crossing
Brothers
Wabash
Albert Erickson
Erickson
Robbery Hearing Delayed As Brady Illness Defers Trial
In a mooted arson case over the Cassidy property on Locust boulevard Brady remains unable to stand trial due to affidavits from three Decatur physicians declaring serious illness. Cox seeks separate trial but is denied as witnesses are needed for both defendants. Brady and Cox await future proceedings while Bert Goof is already in prison for complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassidy
Locust Boulevard
Alie A. Brady
Decatur
Brady
J. L. Walden
Fred G. Wolfe
Earl Hull
Broadway
Arnold Barnes
Barnes
Hull
Ed. P. Allen
Bernard
William Riley
Nolan
Henry Miller
Henry Bourne
Miller
Bourne
Man and son travel to new Carthage home
Marcelline man and his son passed through Quincy yesterday en route to a new home near Carthage. Exan had sold his farm near Marcelline some time ago and expresses confidence in liking the solidly republican country now ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcelline
Carthage
J.L. Exan
Quincy
Burglary at Meierkord Ice House On Maine Street
A Meierkord ice house on Maine Street was broken into with the sole aim of taking a few cakes of ice. Police suspect the burglars were out for a outing and intended to use the ice to chill their refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meierkord
Maine Street
Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Croup Quickly
J W Nix of Cleveland Ga reports two children with croup last winter were treated solely with Foley's Honey and Tar, which he says gave immediate relief, cured them, and recommends the medicine for colds, coughs, and throat irritation. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Nix
Cleveland
Croup
Mr. Nix
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
YWCA Gym Opens Fall Term For Quincy Women
The Y W C A gymnasium department opens October 4 offering dumbbell Indian club ward drills folk and aesthetic dancing and games. Schedule includes Ruth K Harrison director with classes for matrons business women juniors high school girls and children, promoting relaxation, poise and breathing, plus increased vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ruth K. Harrison
Mendon Band Heads to Canton Fall Week
The Mendon band of 22 pieces passed through Quincy yesterday en route to Meyur Til for their annual company trip. They will play for the Canton fall celebration Tuesday through Friday and stay in camp for 10 days, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenady
Mendon ‘Band
Quincy
Meyur, Til
Canton
Congressman Edward J. King Plans Week in Quincy
Congressman Edward J. King of Galesburg is expected in Quincy today for a week with Adams County friends. He promised locals this would be a longer stay, prior to leaving for Washington for the opening of the national congress in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. King
Galesburg
Quincy
Adams County
Town Topics and Local Notices
Illinois bank and offices open today from 4 to 9 30 p m. Labor temple reports meetings of Metal Trades council Plumbers and Painters. Gas Co advertises cheap home wiring and ton of coke. Several residents travel to Chicago and Los Angeles. St Peter s church parsonage dedication postponed a week and mission festival planned at the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metal Trades Council
Labor Temple
Gas Co
Eddie Forest
St. Peter's Church
Ninth
York Streets
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Ninth and
Wild Writes of Storm H Wild Writes of Storm H
From Ed O Wild formerly of Quincy Ill now Gulf States Farmer New Orleans La describes a massive hurricane that devastated New Orleans and surrounding areas with winds up to 120 miles per hour. He notes widespread damage including churches and the Masonic temple, extensive loss of residences, toppled telegraph lines, and crippled rail service. He recalls volunteers forming relief committees and hopes for rapid recovery as the city strives to rebuild into a major U.S. metropolis.
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O. Wild
Quincyan
Gulf’ States
New Orleans
South
Erde W. Beatty
E. W. Beatty
Quincy
Ill
Beatty
Masonic Temple
Lake Ponchartrain
Gulf Coast
Crescent City
United States
Byrd
Myself
Pocketbook mixup lands man in jail for vagrancy
George Goodwin, a city youth, was arrested after claiming a pocketbook lost by another. A taxi firm recovered the money from the office, and Goodwin, who aided a friend, was arrested when the recovered funds were traced to him. Police also detained Walter Trimble H Manning and William Schiller for pilfering flour from a freight car and attempting to pass it to a baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwin
George Goodwin
Gem
Produce Company
Bumster
Edwards
Walter Trimble
H. L. Manning
William Schiller
Koch On
Ellis Visits Kansas City Editor Talks Sherman Support
Kansas City editor of the Mississippi Valley Magazine Quincy Til visits Kansas City. He says Illinois republicans will back Sherman for president and the party will be united and solidly behind him. Ellis has long been engaged in newspaper work in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Perry C Ellis
Mississippi Valley Magazine
Quincy
Til
Sherman
Mr. Ellis
Ellis
Kansas City Journal
Pickard Tours Quincy for Smith Gubernatorial Campaign
Charles R. Pickard of Chicago is in Quincy and Adams County canvassing for Frank L. Smith in the Republican gubernatorial race. He reports growing sentiment for Smith, says receptions have been favorable, and that Smith plans to visit Adams County when the campaign begins in earnest. Pickard is staying at the Newcomb hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Pickard
Chicago
Quincy
Adams County
Frank L. Smith
Mr. Pickard
Dwight
Pickard
Smith
Surprise Party for Mrs Will Nicholson at Ursa
About 50 farmers and relatives gathered Saturday at Mrs Will Nicholson's home near Ursa for her fifty second anniversary party. Ice cream and cake were served and guests reported everyone had a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Nicholson
Ursa
Goa
Burglars Enter Franklin School and Local Businesses
Several minor burglaries and vandalism cases were reported, with entries at Franklin school, Sullivan Brothers plumbing on South Fifth, H. G. Meierkord ice house at 220 Maine, and Ernest Dick's home near Seventh and Broadway. Boys suspected. damages included scattered items, broken drawers, a lit gas range, and oil spill from a plumbing shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Sullivan Brothers Plumbing Establishment
South Fifth Street
H. G. Meierkord Ice House
Maine Street
Ernest Dik
Seventh and Broadway
Hinton
Quincy Ministerial Union Elects New Officers
The Quincy Ministerial Union met yesterday at the Y M C A and elected Rev. W D Endres president Rev I W Bingaman vice president and J A Hanna secretary and treasurer. The group also formed its program committee and set dates for monthly meetings and planned the Thanksgiving service at First Christian Church with Rev I W Bingaman to preach. Parley E Zartman attended and discussions on evangelistic campaign roles continued with no final action yet. The meeting was well attended and left the union hopeful for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Ministerial Union
W. D. Endres
I.W.W. Bingaman
J. A. Hanna
Christian Church
I. W. Bingaman
Parley E. Zartman
International Evangelistic Association
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Lincoln F
John Logan
Business Loop
Baptists OF State
Illinois
Baptists
Ilinois
Central Baptist” Children's Home
Maywood
D. H. McGillivary
Whe
Baptist Old Ladies’ Home
E. P. Brand
Normal
W. G. Brimson
Cox
Ice House
Y.W.C.A
Mendon
Fall Weet
Missouri City
Congressman King
Illinois State Bank
Morrid Cochran
Mudlavia
Wild
Storm H
Gulf States Farmer Home
Apple Picker II
Trip
Charles. R. Pickard
Sullivan Plumbing Shop
Sullivan Plumbing
Ernest Dick
Bingaman
N.oo
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