Scouts Rally Plans Third Quincy Troop In City
A large turnout at Cheerful Home Settlement discussed expanding the Boy Scout movement in Quincy. Talk focused on forming a third troop and a city scout council to oversee three troops with Franks and Sewrey named as troop leaders. Rev Greenman spoke on the movement’s American roots and a log cabin home was offered for patrol meetings ahead of the October 24 civic parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Scout Movement
Kenneth Duncan
Hugh King
Duncan
Joliet High School
O. C. Frank
A. R. Lewry
Lieut. King
Boy Scout Movement
Messrs
Frank
Sewrey
Prof
Lyman Greenman
Unitarian Church
Greenman
Ins
America
England
Baden-Powell
Africa
Greenmaan
Ernest Thompson- Seaton
Dan Beard
Country
Gem Theater
Kells
Scout Council
Boy Scouts
Coast to Coast in 80 Days by Robert Burns
Robert Burns completed 3,640 miles from San Francisco to New York in 80 days, beating Edward Payson Weston's record for long distance walking. He started the return trip, aiming to reach San Francisco in January, with Eureka supporters offering 500 dollars if he returned before next January. Burns also receives 1.50 dollars daily for meals and lodging. He claims to be the first hiker to traverse the Lincoln Highway from Frisco to Jersey City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert. Burns
San Francisco
New York
Edward Payson
Weston
Eureka
Cal
Burns
Lincoln Highway
Frisco
Jersey City
Grateful Mothers Laud Honey and Tar Remedy in Croup Coughs
Extracted letters from Mrs T Neureuer of Eau Claire and Mrs D Gilkeson of Youngstown praise Joley's Honey and Tar Compound and Foley's Honey and Tar as effective cough remedies for children and adults. They report rapid relief from croup whooping cough and throat irritation after trying other remedies.
Parade to Include About Fifty Uniformed Boys This Week
A local parade expects around fifty participants, mostly in uniform. The General Film Company of Chicago offered two free films weekly for the Cheerful Home, accepted on the condition that no admission is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Film Company ‘of
Chicago
Greeks in Quincy respond to homeland mobilization order
Local Greek laborers working in stove factories and railroads left for New York City to sail for Greece. A Greek consul in Chicago confirmed that all Greeks under Greek citizenship were expected to depart, while naturalized U S citizens like John Spanople and others remain exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Greece
John Spanople
Catholic Societies May Present Drama This Fall
Members of St. Peter's and St. Agnes' branches of the Western Catholic union plan a joint dramatic performance this fall. Committees will meet tomorrow night to discuss the project as St. Peter's branch holds a regular meeting with good attendance. A membership campaign was launched and the campaign committee will also meet tomorrow night. St. Patrick's St Anthony's and St. Rose's branches also met in regular sessions last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
St. Agnes
Western Catholic Union
St. Patrick’s St Anthony's
St. Rose’s
Biggest criminal term in years yields high conviction rate
State's Attorneys Wolfe and Wagner report 59 arraigned in the term with 57 pleading or being found guilty. One acquitted on the first ballot, one mistrial after a hung jury. Convictions spanned saloon and ordinary criminal cases, reflecting an unusually busy two week session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Wagner
Mary Wielage
Annie May Anderson
Local notes on residents and goods in Quincy
Local items report Mr and Mrs George Wells returning from Chicago and Cleveland relatives visiting from St Louis and Hamilton. Gas Co adverts urge coke deliveries 5 25 per ton and wiring estimates. J G Stuart plans Montana trip. J J Reid expands deliveries. H H Emminga to undergo operation. William Cey plea in court. Ricke Strub estate report valued 7752 84. Police recover Koch potacocks. theft trial noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wells
Chicago
Cleveland
Gas Co
Bidler
St. Louis
Quincy
J. J." Reid
Car
H. H. Emminga
Golden
Gw Brown
Harry J. Walker
Rynerson Steel Company of
Shamp Walker
Electric Light
Ricke Strub
Herman Wilke
Call 44. Gas Co
Kuch
East Broadwing
William Hertzler
Elm Street
Mr. Koch
Chief Koch
Ten Men Narrow Escape On River During Storm
Ten seamen in a quarter boat connected with the Fetter fleet barely escaped when a hard storm struck Sunday night on the river. Gardie Eastan towed barges, the quarter boat struck the bank near Brown's Island, the cabin fell into the river and floated away. The ten men were inside and the vessel drifted before they could be landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetter
Gardie Eastan
Brown's Island
Old Dutch mill in Golden preserves century old trade
Golden Illinois October 5 a near railroad Dutch mill of the olden type towers over the town near Burlington tracks. Owned by H H Emmings the mill has operated 42 years producing milling products except wheat flour with top quality goods shipped nationwide. Boss Miller Sorteak Ekke Flessner has served over 30 years in a steadfast operation that preserves old methods and sturdy wooden machinery including a 12 foot wooden sprocket wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenady
Golden
Ill
H. H. Emmings
Burlington
Quincy
Emmings
Ekke Flessner
Campaign meetings in Quincy district M E church
In Golden on October 1 the Quincy district of the M E church began a series of meetings to be addressed by all 44 district ministers. Rev A S Flannigan leads as superintendent and 33 attendees decided to live better Monday night. A 50-voice chorus and local quartet provided music with Fred Reed of the local E church expressing optimism for congregational and Sunday school benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenady
Golden
Quincy
M. E. Church
A. S. Flannigan
Fred Reed
E. Church
Conference to Held in Harrisburg for Illinois AME District
The Illinois District African Methodist Episcopal Church seeds next year’s conference in Harrisburg as decided at the Decatur closing session. Appointments for the Quincy District include Rev. George W. Jones as presiding elder and ministers to various churches such as Bethel Quincy St Luke East St Louis St John Springfield and more with several circuits listed for assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
African Methodist Church
Harrisburg
Decatur
Quincy
George W. Jones
Bethel
George T. Shaw
East St. Louis
St. Luke
I. S. Stone
Jacksonville
N. J. McCracken
Springfield
St. John
William Graham
Alton
Campbell
Geo. W. Brown
Edwardsville
J. H. Fisher
Madison
J. M. Hassell
North Alton
J. W. Till. Lovejoy
W. T. B. Harewood
Shiloh
S. A. Hardison
Upper Alton
James H. Higgins
Collinsville
F. Gray
Litchfield
R. E. Cobb
Quince
Suits in Wool Mixes and Fur Trim at 25 Dollars
An ad touts fashionable suits in wool poplin and mixtures like cheviots and gabardines. Fur trimmed, button braided, and plain tailored models are offered, claiming superior quality and value at 25 dollars. Winningham Wooltex suits are highlighted with autumn shades and wide style range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duker’s
Kilkenny at Empire Hippodrome Receives Warm Quincy Welcome
Fiske O'Hara presented Kilkenny in Quincy last evening, his first local appearance. The Irish comedy set in Kilkenny Ireland 1810 charmed a large audience with witty scenes, vivid scenery and costumes. O'Hara sang Ireland to me Contrary Mary Clary Girl of My Heart and Dear Mother Mine, then received generous applause and a brief encore with How the River Shannon Flows. O'Hara expressed hope to return to Quincy.
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Fiske O'Hara
Kilkenny
Empire Hippodrome
Quincy
Ireland
O'Hara
Voic
Sudan Grass Grown on Fred K Buhr Farm Near Golden
The Sudan grass from a U S Department of Agriculture study grown on Fred K Buhr’s farm one mile east of Golden offers a drought tolerant annual hay option. It requires less moisture than other grasses and suits milk cows, work horses, hogs, ensilage, and pasture. Five pounds of seed per acre yields about six tons of hay with higher value than timothy. it promises winter hardiness and flexible planning for spring seeding of needed acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
Fred K. Buhr
Golden
United States Agricultural ‘Department
Africa
Timothy
Alleged Robbers On Trial Today Brookfield Case
Attorney Roy D. Johnson will appear in Brookfield Missouri today for Joe Horton and Otto McCormish, both of this city, who were arrested weeks ago by the Quincy police for an attempted bank robbery in Brookfield. They have been held in Brookfield jail since their arrest after plans were reportedly disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy D. Johnson
Brookfield
Joe Horton
Otto McCormish
Quincy ‘Police Department
Eee Mo
Dr King's New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a proven cough remedy with 46 years on the market. It claims to soothe coughs and ease pneumonia and flu symptoms, promising money back if it fails and pricing at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Mrs Musselman and Harriet Virginia Return from Bluff Park
Mrs Mary Musselman and her daughter Miss Harriet Virginia are back home from Bluff Park In. where they spent the summer, returning with news of their travels and family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Musselman
Harriet Virginia
Bluff Park
District Meet Of Rebekahs Hannibal Oct 5
Delegates from eleven lodges in Balls Marion Lewis Shelby and Monroe counties attend the annual district convention of the Daughters of Rebekah in Hannibal today. Local officers include President Mrs Mary Richardson Hannibal Vice President Mrs Wm Cox Palmyra and Warden Mrs Blanche Spencer Hannibal with others listed as Secretary Miss Nina Orange LX Grange Treasurer Mrs Louis Gross Canton Marshal Mrs Lena Harkens Chaplain Mrs Dove Hunt Outside Guard Mrs Mary Elison Inside Guard Mrs M Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Palmyra
Daughters of Rebekah
Balls
Marion
Lewis
Shelby
Monroe
Mary
Richardson
Wm. Cox
Blanche
Postponed Band Contest and Baseball Tournament
The proposed band contest and baseball tournament in Golden has been postponed again after earlier postponements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden
Quality Bicycle Repairing Ad by Carl A. Futterer
A compact old time repair ad urges bringing bicycles to Carl A. Futterer at 721 Maine for economical repairs. It promises price savings and work guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A. Futterer
Maine
Sale of used touring car in road condition
Automobile advertises a Sepassen ger six cylinder touring car with about 8000 miles run. Sold as is with guarantee. Cash price with balance and time to suit buyer. H V Smith Taylor Missouri. WANTED twenty five men to cut brush. Pay is 250 dollars per day plus 6 cents per bundle. Apply John Co Rupp Gregory Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Smith
Taylor, Mo
John Co. Rupp
Gregory
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Robert Burns
Logal Greeks
W.C. U
Albert Akers
William Cey
Pluma Carpenter
Billy Smith
Hendrickson
Heinz
Enlow
Illinois State Bank
Grott
HH Emmenga
Enady
THE
WHIG
Maine Street
Quincy Masons
Keokuk
F. C. Smith
Eagle Lodge
Masonic Temple
Grand Opera House
Pickard
University of Missouri
Erin
Rebekahs
C. Kurtzman CO
Giles
Fourth’ St, Quincy, Tit
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