Marshals Appointed for Three Divisions in Quincy Parade
Adams county townships will supply 200 township cars and Quincy has 150 private autos for a 460 car decorated parade on Wednesday October 11. Two marshals per division will lead with mounted aides and bands. The route centers around Hampshire and Eighth streets with divisions for township cars private Quincy cars and business and dealer displays. Prizes totaling 280 plus promotions from Irwin-Overland and other agencies will reward the best decorated cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Quincy
Scudder
Eighth
Hampshire
Payson
Liberty
Mendon
Morris Adler
L. L. Boyer
Bert Plank
Bert Higgins
E. I. Thayer
J. E. Inglesh
Fourth Street
Maine
Washington Park
Eighth Street
State
Lodge
Irwin-Overland Company
Oyster price increases at Wisherd Oyster House
The retail price of oysters advanced at the Wisherd Oyster House on North Sixth Street due to labor and oyster scarcity in the east. Two wholesale increases preceded the retail change, with five cent rises per pint for each quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisherd
North Sixth Street
Fall Fashion Comment From Bud Moota
Bud Moota says if he could sell a dress suit he wouldn’t go back this fall. Miss Fawn Lippincut adds that nothing shows up they wheel base like a pair of white lions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Moota
Miss Fawn
State Utilities Commission to Meet in City Hall
The Haineis State Public Utilities commission meets this evening in the city hall council chamber, the second outside Springfield or Chicago. Attending are Shaw and McCann with witnesses. The session aims to discuss gas and electric rates, seeking guidance to settle the dispute without further meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haineis State Public Utilities Commission
Springfield
Chicago
Council
Commission
Metropolis
Quincy
Gas and Electric
Utilities Commission
Messrs. Shaw and McCann
Martha Pleasing to Quincy Patrons At Hippodrome
Quincy patrons enjoyed the Boston English Opera company production of Martha at the Hippodrome. The five star cast, strong support, and perfect orchestration drew praise for the tuneful Flotow score and memorable numbers like The Last Rose of Summer and Spinning Wheel. Martha opened buoyantly and held interest through the finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Quincy
The
Empire:Hippodrome
Flotow
Sununer
Jennie Lind
Boston Opera Company
Il Trovatore
Boston English Opera Company
Joseph PF. Sheehan
Carmen
Hippodrome
Police hunt for elusive chicken thief in city
The city police, led by Detectives Bumster and Scharnhorst, pursue a chicken thief after A. J. Brockschmidt reports several small fowl missing from his Park Place yard. Investigators found feathers and suspect an animal rather than a person. no warrants issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brockschmidt
Park Place
Bumster and Scharnhorst
Tourist Boat Blair Passes Quincy This Morning
The Helen Blair will pass Quincy at 9 o clock en route to New Orleans with a full list of passengers on the annual Gulf of Mexico cruise. Passengers include Mrs H I P Schroeder and her daughter in law Mrs Louis Schroeder of Chicago, Mrs E Hawke of Ninth and Oak, and Mr and Mrs Alfred Kurz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Blair
Quincy
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico
Blair
H. Ipe Schroeder
Vermont Street
Louis Schroeder
Chicago
E. Hawke
Ninth
Oak Streets
Alfred Kurz
Today’s Meetings of Various Local Unions and Lodges
A fragmented notice lists meetings for the Press Feeders union No 69 and No 64, No 60 at Labor Temple and St Francis school hall, Team Drivers union, and several lodges including Knights of Tent ed Maccabees No 07 at 610 1-32 Maine street, Lambert lodge Masors in Masonic temple, Irina lodge No 208 Order of Rebekahs, O F hall, Tron Molders union No 44 at Quincy Turn Verein and Turner hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
St. Andrew
St. Francis School Hall
Team Drivers’ Union
Labbor Temple
Globe Tent
Knights of Tented
Maccabees
Maine Street
Lambert Lodge of Masors
Masonic Temple
Irina Lodge
Order of Rebekahs
Tol O. F. Hall
Tron Molders
Ubtun No. 44
qQuincy Turn Verein
Turner Hall
Jersey City Heiress Case Ends In New Adoption
Earl Cossart, adopted son of Mr and Mrs Roy McGee near Payson, remains listed as Earl Cossart. Police and Dr B Knox confirmed no minor operation was performed on him. The Jimmy Glass missing son case had drawn national attention since last May, with Grace Moore alias Grace Cossart involved and the boy later adopted by the McGees and taken to the Payson farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Cossart
Roy McGee
Payson
Jimmy Glass
Jersey City
Koch
B. Knox
McGee Farm
United States
New York
San Francisco
Grace Moore
Grace Cossart
Quincy
McGee
DENGISTS PLAN FOR STAGE CONVENTICR
The Illinois State Dental Association will meet in Quincy next May with clinics in the banquet room of the Masonic temple and lectures in lodge rooms. The dental exhibit will be in the Armory. Quincy Dental Club plans entertain 800 visiting dentists and an excursion to Keokuk to view the dam. Plans include the Adams Hancock and McDonough Fulton county joint meeting in Macomb December 3 6 with Quincy and Adams county dentists attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Dental Association
Quincy
Masonic Temple
Armory
Quincy Dental Club
Hotel Quincy
Keokuk
Great Dam
Adams-Hancock and McDonough- Fulton Counties
Macomb
Adams County
Traveling man Worden sentenced for train disturbance
F G Worden of New York City received a 934 day county jail sentence from Judge Lyman McCarl after a disturbance on a Hannibal to Quincy train. Officials testified Worden argued with conductor Frank Ashley over bridge fare claiming entitlement to remain on board without paying. He was ejected at Hannibal and later jailed for intoxication on a passenger train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Worden
New York City
Lyman McCarl
Worden
Wabash Railroad
Hannibal
Quincy
Quaincy
Jacksonville
Frank Ashley
Quincey
Wabash
Ashley
Poultry Show Set by Quincy Poultry and Pet Stock Association
The Quincy Poultry and Pet Stock association will hold its annual poultry show in the armory from November 28 to December 3. A public meeting at the YMCA Friday evening will discuss plans for the event, open to all. The show is expected to be commercially important for Quincy, attracting many out of town entrants and visitors. this year’s event is anticipated to be highly successful.
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Quincy
Quincy Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Armory
YM. C. A
Sanitarium push uses red tags in Adams county
During the Round Up Quincy women supporting the tuberculosis sanitarium campaign will tag voters with 2000 red tags printed by the Adams county tuberculosis prevention committee. The tags are free and urge voters to support a site where afflicted residents may receive treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County Tuberculosis Prevention Committee
Adams County
Order of Moose
Maine Street
Marshall Praises Wilson in Green Bay Speech
Vice President Marshall in Green Bay on October 5 praised President Wilson and his policies in Mexico and with foreign belligerents. He stated the Democratic party has followed neutrality and addressed a large audience during a midweek appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Wilson
Green Bay
Wis
Mexico
Democratic Party
Whig Corrects Error On Daniels Meeting Attendance
The Whig acknowledges a reporting error in the Daniel s address story. It corrects the attendance figure from several hundred to several thousand, reaffirming its commitment to accurate news and voluntary corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus Daniels
The
Whig
Osborn Attacks Daniels and War Talk in Campaign
In a Whig editorial response, E. H. Osborn rebukes Daniels and Republican claptrap arguing the party’s blame for war notions. He recalls Coxey’s 1894 hardships, credits Roosevelt and Taft for prosperity, and asserts Republicans led the nation away from barbarism while criticizing sensational rhetoric and urging diplomacy over conflict.
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Whig
Daniels
Coxey
William H. Taft
Roosevelt
Gore
Mexico
Sisters of Charity
Game Season Opens With Broad Hunting Allowances
Springfield reports a strong hunting season with abundant prairie chickens pheasants squirrels rabbits and other game. Officials attribute the bumper yields to last spring's dry weather and a new rabbit season law allows Sept 1 to Jan 31 hunting with no limit. English cock pheasants have a five day season Oct 1 to Oct 5 with a two birds per day bag limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
State Game and Fish Commission
Fish and Game Commission
Hubbard suit at October term to halt Illinois waterway
The Hubbard injunction suit to restrain an eight foot waterway from Lockport to Utica Illinois opens at the October term of the Illinois Supreme Court. State officials deem it the era’s most important case as funds for the project stall and the $5,000,000 bond issue remains in limbo. The 1908 vote had approved larger bonds for a lakes to gulf link, with construction paused pending the legal decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Til
Hubbard
Lockport
Utica
Minois Supreme Court
Ilinois
General Assembly
Illinois
Mrs Funk Speaks in Quincy Tonight in Democratic Push
Mrs Antoinette Funk, Illinois Progressive campaign chair, visits Camp Point and Quincy to advocate for Wilson and Democratic policies. A reception at Hotel Newcomb runs 7 to 8 pm, then a Park speech at 8. Local committee members and a reception roster are listed for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Antoinette Funk
Ilinois
Progressive Campaign Committee
Camp Point
Hotel Newcomb
Funk
Wilson
Washington Park
Roosevelt
Charles E. Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
John Inghram
Adams County Central Committee
Plan Campaign Begins in Pike County Campaign Rally
Democratic candidate Rolland Wagner and congressman-at-large hopeful Elza Williams plan a speaking campaign in Pike County next week to rally supporters and present policy positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolland Wagner
Elza Williams
Pike County
Republican Meeting Tonight with E H Osborn
E H Osborn will address the Republican meeting on South Fifth Street this evening. He will discuss current country conditions and prevailing issues impacting the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Osborn
South Fifth Street
Mr. Osborn
Mrs Stanley L Krebs Returns From Germany
Dr. Stanley L Krebs lecturing in Hannibal as part of a local Ad club program learned Tuesday that his wife Mrs. Krebs has returned to New York after two years in Germany. He recalled a 1814 coincidence when he lectured here as war began and Mrs Krebs was detained abroad without funds. Local attendees remember his tale of sending money to his wife, with letters censored and wireless messages used in the past two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley L. Krebs
Hannibal Ad Club
Trannibal High School
Krebs
Germany
New York
Dr. Krebs
Fannibal
Annual Dinner By Chaddock Aid Society Nov 23
The Chaddock aid society will host its annual dinner at the Masonic temple on Thursday evening November 23. The society, meeting in the new building, has furnished this structure and will furnish others. Mrs. Robert Harbach leads as president. The turkey dinner starts at 6 oclock with Mrs. J E Wall as dinner chair and Mrs. W P Kirtley as ticket chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaddock Aid Society
Masonic Temple
Robert Harbach
Oelock
J. E. Wall
W. PF. Kirtley
Augusta Races Results and Local Notices
Red Nick owned by Boos Brothers of Basco won the 2 24 pace at the Augusta races Tuesday. Lady Lawful captured the two year old trot, and Earl Yates of Augusta won the third race. The Green two year old pace was unfinished. Kewanee postmaster A W Errett died after a brief illness. He had lived in Kewanee since 1871. Mrs Martha Warner, 150 years old, has been removed to Blessing hospital and is seriously ill with doubtful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Red Nick
Boos Brothers
Basco
Lady Lawful
Earl Yates
C. H. Yates
Kewanee
A. W
Blessing
Martha Warner
Blessing Hospital
U.S. Soldiers In Panama Clashes Leave One Dead
In Panama on Wednesday night a fight between American soldiers and Panamanians left one Panaman dead and two Americans under arrest for alleged involvement. The incident occurred in the same district troubled by earlier disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Panama
Burlingame Left Leg Amputation Marks City Hall Sergeant
Burlingame veteran city hall sergeant at arms, 72, had his left leg amputated Tuesday and wavered through a restless night. His courage and steadfastness are highlighted as he faced the operation with grit.
Dust of the Earth drama staged in Mendon for church
The Gem City Dramatic club presented The Dust of the Earth in Mendon on Wednesday evening to benefit St. Edward's church. Director and stage manager was Henry Milbert of Quincy. Cast traveled by car. Milbert by train Wednesday morning.
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Mendon
Gem City Dramatic Club
St. Edward's Church of
Henry Milbert
Quincy
Milbert
Mayo brothers visit Quincy on pleasure trip aboard Olympia
Doctors William and Charles Mayo of Rochester Minnesota visited Quincy Wednesday morning aboard the Minneapolis, docking at the local quay for coaling. They toured parks and the manufacturing district, praising the city as a model and noting no medical calls during the stop. The pair planned a night trip to St Louis and potential visits with surgeons there.
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William
Charles Mayo
Rochester
Minn
United States
Quincy
Minneapolis
Keokuk
Mayos
City
Chamber of Commerce
Gulf
Drs. Mayo
Quincey
St. Louis
Auincy
George H Wilson Leads in Attorney General Primary Votes
The official Republican primary tally for attorney general on Sept 13 places George H Wilson of Quincy in third, 17 915 behind Richard J Barr who is second. Edward J Brundage is the nominee with 2015 Walter Provine in fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wilson
Quincy
Richard J.barr
Edward J. Brundage
Walter Provine
Mothers' Clubs to Meet Friday in School Buildings
Several school groups will meet Friday afternoon in Dewey, Berrian, and Irving school buildings. The Parent-Teacher Association at Dewey will gather in a portable building, and Mothers clubs at Berrian and Irving will also meet. Hearts of Men, a film, will be shown at Star theater today and Friday to benefit Washington school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent- Teacher's Association of
Dewey
Mother's Clubs
Berrian
Irving School
Hearts of Men
Star Theater
Washington School
Card of Thanks for Marion Boden
We thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the bereavement and illness of our beloved daughter Marion Elizabeth Boden. Mr and Mrs William J Boden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Elizabeth Boden
William J. Boden
Weather Summary For Illinois Missouri And Iowa
Illinois fair Thursday with cooler conditions likely Friday. North areas may cool Thursday night. Missouri partly cloudy Thursday with possible showers and cooler in the northwest. Friday partly cloudy and cooler. Iowa partly cloudy Thursday with cooler conditions in east and south. Friday mostly fair and warmer in the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missour
Iowa
River forecast for fall between Warsaw and Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana is expected to remain stationary or rise slightly over the next 34 hours, signaling only minor level changes with potential impacts on local water operations and flood risk assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Louisiana
WANTED Women for Government Posts at Quinsey or Elsewhere
Fragments from a late 19th or early 20th century notice advertise women to secure government positions at Quinsey or elsewhere. The ad mentions wages from 75 to 150 dollars per month and invites inquiries at the Newcomb Hotel with a specific date window and time, though much text is garbled and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arpa Pa Renner
Newcomb Hotel
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Abe Martin
State Commission
Flotow Opera
Animal
Cossart
Poultry Association
Sanitarium
Elmer Lummis
R. J. Christie
Lyman McUart
John A. Stilwell
W. E. Lancaster
Arnold Scott
J. J. Moriarty
J. M. Winters
Richard Lyons
Duke Schroer
Henry Meiners
Theodore Bisser
Charles Rosenheim
James E. McNutt
Thomas Scherer
Arthur Lagemann
John A. Steinbach
Louis Ebert
Tony Krins
Fred Heinecke
George A. Taylor
Bert Binkert
Otis Johnston
Carl Durant
S.A. Hubbard
Robert McIntyre
Ellington Township
Misses May Akers
Dorothy Bader
Nellie Schafer
Gladys Harrison
Grace Bidle
Mary Beatty
Katherine Shanahan
Mabel Ahern
Katherine Kreighauser
Maida Lee Posgate
Charles Bowers
C. E. Epler
Wilson-Marshall Club
Democratic Central Committee
Hampshire Street
Melrose
Melrose Town Hall
Lyman MecCarl
Leroy Adair
Stepher
Samuel Papas
Majestic
L. N. Berger
J. Henry Bowling
Herger
Papas
J. Frank Garner
Will Christ
Kentucky
John E. Hofer
Harry Hofer
Old Water Works Company
Henry R. Hill
Butler County
Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Tabernacle
Don Cochran
Monticello
Ind
Dalton
Shannon
Peoria Heights
St. Mary’s Church
Canton
Fr. Shannon
Frank Sickman
Fowler, Lil
St. Mary’s Hospital
Hart — Leonard Schaffner
Schaffner
Anton Bauman
Broadway
Twenty-fourth
Quincy Lodge
LO. O. F
J. C. Brelon
Noble Grand
J. H. Erwin
J. L. Remy
J. G. Gorin
E. J. Slater
A. van Blair
Inside Guardian
Charles Cooper
Outside Guardian
J. P. Penny
Frank Arrowsmith
M. E. Post
W. G. Spencer
James Leahey
J. B. Schott
Third and
Vermont Streets
Louis Ketchell
Reard
William and Charles Mayo
Rochester, Minn
Physicians
Cook Down Name
J. Brundage
Richard J. Barr
Geo. H. Wilson
Beetee
Walter M. Provine
Mothers’ Clubs
Rene
Chessee
River Bulletin
Rock St
Oak Street
Washington Street
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