Reduction in Insurance Premiums Final Result
A Chicago and Quincy fire safety campaign reports dramatic cuts in losses and insurance costs. State Fire Marshal W. Hy Bennett notes nine months ending October 1 show a $3.8 million drop in losses statewide, with Chicago’s losses down $1.355 million from last year. The bulletin credits education and preventive measures, expecting similar premium reductions to spread to Quincy. The effort issued 10,000 orders, 10,000 notices, and 16,006 cautions across the state to prevent fires.
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Tinois
Chicago
W. Hy. Bennett
Quincy
Departmeent
Cnuincy
Junk dealer fined for buying stolen school items
George H. Waterman, a junk dealer at 418 Kentucky Street, was arraigned in police court and fined 25 dollars plus costs for buying articles from a gang of boys who robbed Franklin school and other places. Probation Officer Nolan learned of the payments to the boys. Waterman claimed permission from parents, which the parents denied. The Thompson boys remained for further investigation. George Iland and John Miller were fined 2 dollars and costs for a peace disturbance.
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George H. Wateman
Kentucky Street
Franklin’ School
Waterman
Nolan
Franklin School
George’ Koch
Thompson
Pontiac
Frankling School
Board of Education
George
Dry Cleaning at Home with Salvite Solution
A home dry cleaning method using Salvite and gasoline dissolves in two gallons of gasoline. Dip dresses gowns and silk garments rub lightly and rinse to brighten without fading shrinking or wrinkling. No pressing needed and saves households five to ten dollars per load. Obtain Salvite from a druggist and gasoline from grocer or garage.
Plans For Rotarian Luncheon At Hotel Quincy
Rotary club plans a luncheon at Hotel Quincy in which Gov Dunne and his staff will be honored. Attendees include Gov Dunne private secretary Sullivan Adjutant General Dickson Col Shand Col Tripp Col Frank Col Kelly Col Finn State Architect Dibelka Mayor Abbott Gen Hill Cal Reed and Chamber of Commerce officers. A parade will follow lunch and special programs will serve as souvenirs. The Rotary roster exceeds fifty members and guests from outside the city will attend, with about seven to eight dozen plates expected.
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Rotary Club
Quincy
Otis Arnold
Dunne
Sullivan
Dickson
Shand
Tripp
Frank
Kelly
Finn
Iuntry Club
Quincey
Tuncheon
Damage suit over fast driving to be filed in circuit clerk’s office
Attorney C H Wood will Tuesday file in the circuit clerk’s office the declaration in the damage suit of Theodore Heckle versus A Snyder. The case cites four or five counts, two on the same offense, fast driving. The suit alleges violation of state law and city code by the jitney driver after a collision at Eighth and Jersey streets. Heckle, dragging on Jersey street, claims right of way as east and west traffic, over north and south, according to the claim.
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C. H. Wood
Office of
Circuit
Erde W. Beatty
Theodore Heckle
A. Snyder
Heckle
Eighth
Jersey Streets
Jersey Street
Eighth Street
Meeting Plan Shifts for Young Women's Christian Association
The Young Women's Christian Association will reduce regular gospel meetings to once or twice monthly this winter. Last Sunday featured a strong turnout led by Miss Gertrude Cogin. A Sunday afternoon Bible class starts tomorrow with varied teachers and topics to appeal to any attendee, followed by the usual 7 o clock friendly hour.
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Young Women’s Christian Association
Gertrude Cogin
Association
Hartley Performs Lima Wedding Of Kendrick and Wade
In the home of Rev. R. H. Hartley, Lima’s prominent young couple William D. Kendrick, assistant cashier at the Bank of Lima, and Hazel C. Wade, Lima teacher, were married yesterday afternoon. They will reside in Lima as friends extend well wishes in the city.
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R. H. Hartley
Presbyterian Church
Lima
William D. ‘Kendrick
Bank of Lima
Hazel C. Wade
Kauffman Fined After Assault in Golden Court
In a case before Justice Ben Heckle, John Kauffman of Golden was fined $25 plus costs for assaulting Rank Leonard in the Golden vicinity. The two men had a long-standing grudge and recent tensions culminated in a violent attack that left Leonard severely battered.
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Ben Heckle
John Kauffman of
Golden
Rank Leonard
Kauffman
Leonard
Chaddock School Seeks Soccer Game
Chaddock Boys school requests a soccer football match and invites teams to contact them. The notice compares soccer to rugby, noting it is the bruise less version of the game and emphasizes they can accommodate visiting teams.
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Chaddock Boys’ School
Chaddock Boys
Chaddock Boys School
Local social notices and court update from Quincy area
Local reports note Mrs A L Stiller’s improved health, visits by Mrs Walter Craig and Mrs John Peevehouse with Miss Maxine of Clayton, and Edward Traynor’s 50 day workhouse sentence for larceny. Several residents plan travel to Chicago, Cheyenne, or St. Marys, and Miss Marguerite Bockenhoff hosts Mt Vernon club at 1511 Locust.
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Walter Craig
John Peevehouse
Maxine
Clayton
TL. Adair
Edward. Traynor
McCarl
M. Edward ‘Fawcett
Chicago
Edward Trine
Cheyenne
Wyo
Nathaniel Thomas
Quincy
Grace Edwards
Beer
Clive Hoxey
Warsaw
Jack Easterby
St. Mary's Ind
St. Mary’s College
Wiley McConnell
Ralph WH. Ree
Texas
Reed
Thomas FE. Binkert
Mauquerjue
N. M
Marguerite ‘Bockenhoff
Mt. Vernon Club
Locust Boul
Evening Pleasantries Crown Hostess as Capital Entertainer
A charming gathering concluded with high praise for the hostess who proved to be a capital entertainer. The congenial evening left guests in good spirits and praised hospitality and atmosphere.
Orpheum to Host Boris Fidkin Russian Dancers
The Boris Fidkin Russian Dancers headline at the Orpheum starting Monday, a first major Russian act on the local stage as they tour the coast. Also featured are Skipper Kennedy and Reeves singing and comedy from Chicago’s Majestic and Tribune circuit, plus Ernest Curtis with Vernon and Hamner in The Master Love and other vaudeville acts.
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Boris Fidkin
Orpheum
Quincy
Skipper
Kennedy
Reeves
Majestic
Chicago
The
Tribune
Ernest Curtis
Mr. Vernon
Miss. Hamner
Benz
Woods
Carl Rifner
Mrs. Walter Williamson Heads to New York City
Mrs. Walter E. Williamson departed for New York City and will be away about a week.
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Walter E. Williamson
New York City
Cheney endorsement and cure ads in Toledo
A dated endorsement letter praises F J Cheney & Co of Toledo for 15 years of honorable business and solvency. The ad also promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure, claiming internal blood action and mucous surface effects with testimonials, priced 75 cents per bottle and sold by druggists.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Ee National Bank OF
Commierch
Prica
Take Hall
Rae Ore
Clayton Divine in Court at Clayton Chautauqua
Rev B F Edwards of Clayton faced a charge in Justice Bon ney s court for violating the license act for chauffeurs. He admitted guilt and paid a fine and costs after operating an automobile between Camp Point and Clayton during the Clayton chautauqua pending license completion amid rival interests.
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Clayton
Edwards
Camp Point
Saint-Saens Celebrates Eightieth Birthday in Paris
Paris Oct 9 Camille Saint-Saens the renowned French composer received many congratulations on his eightieth birthday after returning recently from a visit to the United States.
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Paris
Camille’ Saint-Saens
United States
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