Republican Day at the Round Up in Quincy
Politics fill the Round Up program with Webster Davis, E J King and Col Edward Yates slated to speak at 2 PM in Washington Park. A Republican committee meeting follows at 10:30 AM at 129 1 2 South Fifth Street. Friday and Saturday bring Governor candidates and state figures to Empire Theater for mass meetings with notable speakers.
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Webster Davis
E. J. King
Edward Yates
Washington Park
Republican Central Committee
Republican
South Fifth Street
King
Col
Frank O. Lowden
Line
McKinley
Davis
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Galesburg
Pittsfield
London
Quincy
Ilinois
Empire Theater
Col. Frank ©. Lowden
Senator L. Y. Sherman
Medill McCormick
Edward J. Brundage
John G. Oglesby
Louis L. Emmerson
Wiliam E. Mason
Len Small
Andrew Russel
the Empire
Chamber of Commerce
Edward King
Carl Vrooman
Round Up Prize Awards in Township and City Contests
A long list of prizes in a December round-up parade includes first prizes of 25 dollars for Payson and Casper Mast in Melrose township, plus many second and third prizes across townships and firms. Winners cover private and city cars, bread, cakes, pies, embroidery, and various household items, with names and addresses of recipients from Mendon, Camp Point, Golden, and neighboring towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson Township
Melrose Township
Casper Mast
Fred Bauer
Liberty Township
W. T. Duker Co
Crooks & Cox Millinery Co
George Hartung
Helen
Hortense Wachlin
Chatten Bros
City
Scovill & Co
J. W. McClintock & Son
Liberty
Miller & Arthur
Russel Davis
Clayton
Tenk Hardware Co
Gunther Hardware Co
E. D. Humphrey
Odell Co
Ed. Flack
Mendon
Stern Clothing Co
A. E. Turner
Denning Glass & Book Co
T. Will Turner
Daugherty & Co
J. B. Frisbie
Joseph Davidson Co
R. P. Turner
City Finois Cafe
Grefe
South Twelfth Street
Henry Haddenhurst
Hampshire
K. A. Snowhill
Jersey Street
Luella Melvin
Henry Haddenhorst
D. H. Myers
Honey Creek
Crocks & Cox
F. Allison
Ellington Township
Campbell
Ur. Sa
Reeds Dmig
Foarth
Mendon Township
Laindsor, Millinery Co
E W Smith
S Cigar
Carl Vrooman to Speak This Evening in Quincy
A telegram from Carl Vrooman assistant secretary of agriculture says he will arrive in Quincy at 5 o clock this afternoon and will address the audience tonight. The message confirms his planned appearance and expected schedule for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Vrooman
Rusk
Secretary of Agriculture
Vrooan
Quincy
Bliss Suggests Change in Plans at Joint Commission
Major Gen Tasker Bliss assistant chief of staff United States Army urged changes in border control during a Mexican American joint commission session. Both sides avoided detailing the talks but acknowledged progress, as Americans presented the proposal to Mexican representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Tasker H. Bliss
United States Army
Educational Exhibit Awards by Rural and City Schools
A county exhibit lists prizes for Class A four year high schools Camp Point Mendon Golden Payson led by Z V McNutt and T J Haney. Class B9 notes Fowler Coatsburg Lina Ursa LaPrairie Marblehead Riverside Highland Mounds with winners WL Viar J S Ensmuinger WW E Leach Fred Hall E E Matheny. Class C rural schools names Walton Heights Melrose Union Washington Center Ruddell Paloma Chan. Judges are C W Sellars and S D Faris, Brown Hancock counties.
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Camp Point
Clayton
Mendon
Golden and
Payson
Z. V. McNutt
T. J. Haney
Tred
W. Il. Brewster
J. D. Knight
Loraine
Coatsburg
Fowler
Lima
Ursa
LaPrairie
Liberty
Plainville
Marblehead
Riverside
Highland
Mounds
Bo-Fowler
WL. Viar
J. S. Ensmuinger
Lina
WW. E. Leach
Fred Hall
Fall Creek
Grace L. Spencer
Ruddell
Clara Farrell
Paloma
Honey Creek
Marie Haverty
Ellington
Henrietta Kaempen
Lucas Akeys
Union
C. L. Hawkins
C. W. Sellars
Brown County
D. Faris
Hancock County
Quilts and Crochet Winners Listed by Names
Quilt and craft competition results itemized with first and second place winners. Chochet First Mary Seger 2030 Jersey second Pat terson 126 North Seventh. Patch Work First Ora Had sell 621 Locust second James Knitted bound. Log Cabin First Phoebe Sweetring 431 North Fourth second Cecelia Duker 611 Elm. Miscellaneous Thirst FE Weber 2021 Spring second Gertrude Melvin 637 Tersey. Table Runner First Mattie Schulte 1083 Kentuck second Mrs
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Mary Seger
Jersey
P. B. Patterson
North Seventh
Ora Hadsell
James Eakins
North Twelfth
W. H. Koehler
Cecelia Duker
Phoebe Sweetring
North Fourth
FE. H. Weber
Gertrude Melvin
Tersey
Mattie Schulte
Kentuck
City Division machine model counts listed in post
City Division records show First W. T. Duker Co numbered 66 with Model 83 and Second Wachlin Sisters numbered 60 with Model S83. Country Division lists First Payson township car number 78 and Second Taylor and Beckett, Over land dealers at Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Duker Co
Wachlin Sisters
Payson Township
Taylor and Beckett
Overland Dealers
Golden
Inhuman Thief Stole Blacksmiths Horse Blanket
William F P Locke a blacksmith of Eubanks offered a five dollar reward for the thief who stole his horse blanket while he watched fireworks in the city. He tied the horse at Twelfth street and Broadway, returned to find the blanket missing, and condemned the thief as inhuman for leaving the horse without covering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William FP. Locke
Eubanks
Mr. Locke
Twelfth Street
Broadway
Complimentary Naval Reserve Dance Tonight at Armory
The local division of naval reserves will host a complimentary dance at the Armory this evening at 8:30. Past dances by the reserves have drawn large crowds, and tonight is expected to be well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Naval Reserves
Wanted Solicitor for City Canvassing
Wanted a good man with experience for city canvassing at the Whig Office. Steady position, apply today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Auto Parade Draws 30000 Fans in Double Victory
W. T. Duker Co. takes two first prizes as a large crowd of 30,000 witnesses an auto parade event. The company secures a double victory with top awards in consecutive categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Duker Co
Payson Township Is Winner In Great Round-Up
A vast Quincy Round-Up parade drew perhaps 30 000 spectators as W T Duker Co won dual prizes for the decorated business car and Irwin Overland entry. Wayson won best township car. Melrose second. Competition also honored private and town car entries with multiple firms and individuals cited for prizes. Streets were packed from Maine to Hampshire with cars parked along the route and minor delays noted by many observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Duker Co
Quincy
Duker
Wayson
Melrose
Fayson
Taylor and Beckett
Gulden Ag
Crooks & Cox Millinery Company
George Hartung
Ethel Irwin
Helen
Hortens
Washington Park
Hampshire Street
Fourth Street
Eighth Street
Maine Street
Fourth
Eighth Streets
Maine
State
State Street
Hampshire
Maine Streets
Washington Square
Better Babies Contest Opens With 95 Entrants
The Better Babies contest starts this morning with 95 entrants and at least 50 more applications after judging closes. Seven booths, each supervised by a doctor and nurse, will handle undressing, exams, and assessments including mental, weight, and ENT checks. Nurses include Miss Anna Johnson of Chicago, with doctors Elizabeth Ball and others guiding the process.
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Anna Johnson
Chicago
Elizabeth Ball
Melinda Germann
Kirk Shango
Warren Pearce
Otis Johnston
R. J. Christie
J. R. Rice
Grant Irwin
Earl Caddick
H. F. Naumann
L. H. Wolfe
W. D. Stevenson
FP. M Pendleton
W. A. Trader
Maida Lee Fosgate
F. H. Weems
T. L. Morris
Geo. Reeves
Leeper
Lima
Lena Meatheringham
Hez. Fleury
Camp Point
George Seymour
Payson
Kirkpatrick
Clayton
Townsend Battle Leaves Man With Skull Fracture at Delaware Street
Thomas Townsend, assaulted during a late night fight at the foot of Delaware street, was taken to St Marys hospital then regained consciousness but cannot recall the assault. Wood choppers Charles Chaney and Charles Harden were arrested with others, two Townsend sons later joined in the case, bonds set at 3000 each. An operation on Townsend relieved brain pressure after a skull fracture from the brawl.
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Thomas Townsend
Delaware Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Elis
Charles Chaney
Charles Harden
Wilmany
Robert Townsend
Muredman
Harden
E. J. Bonney
Townsend
Congressman King Here for Round Up
Congressman Edward J. King arrived in Quincy with Mrs. King and secretary A L Longbrake to spend several days in Adams County. He will address the Round-up celebration this afternoon and meet constituents at the Hotel Quincy before visiting the Soldiers Home Friday to discuss legislative matters. He is reported in good health after a strenuous winter in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. King
Quincy
Injured When Wall Falls In Front Of Nineteenth Street
Roscoe Seaton of L108 Maine Street was injured when the front wall of a house at Nineteenth and Oak streets collapsed during tearing down the brick. He was taken by police ambulance to St. Mary’s hospital in serious condition with possible internal injuries and crushed chest. Seaton is unmarried.
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Roscoe Seaton
Maine Street
Nineteenth
Oak Streets
Lfe
St. Mary’s Hospital
Seaton
Today s Meetings At Various Local Fraternal Lodges
Today includes St Nicholas branch No 1 W ct meeting in St Boniface cemetery and multiple unions and lodges such as Team Owners union No 188 in Labor temple Otis Fire Brigade in Moose hall, Noo Tl Brave Mounters and Drillers union No 2 in Labor temple Carpenters and Joiners union No 158 in Labor temple Geom City assembly Loyal Americans Quincy council Rewal Area meets WK of BL hill Golden Rule lodge Daughiters of Rebekahs in 1 O OL] PL heir Quibey commandery Wrights V Pesvypoe lar oof Masans in Matsanie temple
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St. Nicholas
St. Boniface
Team Owners’ Union
Labor Temple
Otis Fire Brigade
Moose Hath
Rewal
BL Hill
Golden Rule Lodge
Daughiters
Rebekahs
Quibey Commandery
Wrights V Pesvypoelar
Im Matsanie Temple
Head of Motor Sales Chief Commits Suicide
A. Hart, president of King Dart Motor Sales in Buffalo, was found with a bullet wound at his desk on Wednesday. He was alive but doctors said recovery was unlikely. Associates reported the business was sound and offered no reason for the act. The wound appeared to have been inflicted around midnight. After man came woman-cand sf is still in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N.Y
Thurman A. Hart
King Dart Motor Sales Conmpany
Hart
Gun-Shy Setter Keeps Family From Fireworks Display
A gun-shy setter frightened the Bollens at 12713 North Sixth Street when fireworks began in Washington Park. Police were summoned to remove the dog from the hallway as the family, about to go downtown for the display, locked themselves in the flat. By the time an officer arrived, the fireworks were over and the family stayed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bollen
North Sixth Street
Washington Park
Bollen Flat
President Wilson Heads West for Good Roads Rally
President Wilson travels to Indianapolis for a good roads celebration in the middle west campaign tour. He delivers two speeches and reviews a parade, appearing on the observation platform to greet crowds before continuing to Long Branch and Shadow Lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Wilson
Indianapolis
Middle West
Philadelphia
Long Branch
Shadow Lawn
Grants permission to issue bonds by railroad company
The Kansas public utilities commission approved the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad's plan to issue 264 million dollars in stocks and bonds. The decision cites claimed fraud against claimants, describing looting by accepting only partial dues or stock, totaling over 5.33 million dollars, and notes no legal way to stop such practices. A stray ad fragment mentions improving driving pleasure with automotive knowledge.
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Pera
Kan
Kansas Public Utilities Commission
Mayor Forced 10 Select Trustees Supreme Court Decision
The Supreme Court of the state affirms the lower court ruling in a police pension case involving a mayor who forced ten selection trustees. The decision upholds the actions surrounding appointment and pension administration and confirms the legal rationale behind the ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of State
Seven Men Eligible for Quincy Police Pension Trustees
Springfield Supreme Court affirms mandamus requiring Mayor W K Abbott to appoint trustees to the Quincy police pension fund. Seven current officers including Chief George Koch and detectives Robert Bumeter Fred Scharnhorst and patrolmen Tom Ryan Tom Connell John Hearne Neb Hudson become eligible to retire on pension when trustees are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Abbott
Quincy Police Pension Fund
Supreme Court
Springfield
Police Department
Supreme Court of the State
Circuit Court
Adams County
Abbott
State Supreme Court
George Koch
Robert Bumeter
Fred Scharnhorst
Tom Ryan
Tom Connell
John Hearne
Neb Hudson
Luncheon Honors Farm Leaders at Quincy Hotel
Round Up officials hosted a noon luncheon at a Quincy hotel for Adams County Farm Improvement Association members and Marion county farm bureau directors. Speakers included I F Gillmor H T Nielson and W K Abbott, with remarks on business farmer relations and community progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Totel Newcomb
Adams County Farm Improvement Association
Maron County Farm Bureau
I. F. Gillmor
Hi. J. Nielson
Marion County
W. K. Abbott
Quincy
Nielson
Palmyra
George D. Levi
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
I. F. Gilmor
Mercer County
Aledo
bBy
C. Crooks
Mgr
Crooks & Cox Millinery Co
D. H. Myers
Durhams
Mendon
Ill
J. R. Pearce
Ricker National Bank
J. E. Meatheringham
Camp Point
Lil
Good Fellowship
C. F. Perry
Commerce
E. P. Humphrey
L. Cc. Hoke
LD. K. Myers
H. T. Nielson
J. W. Head
A. White, Jr
Wm. Glendenmay
Horatio Cunningham
John N. Wheeler
Williams Nichols
Quincy Whig
Wanted Errand Boy For Whig Office
Help wanted notice seeks an errand boy with a bicycle for the Whig Office. Weather outlook notes increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures Thursday with showers Thursday night or Friday across Missouri and Iowa, cooler by Friday in some regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Iowa
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw to Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana will change late tonight and Thursday. Forecast calls for alterations in water levels and flow with expected moderate rises and possible isolated flooding on lower reaches as conditions shift through the period.
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Warsaw
Louisiana
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Davis, King
Yates
Day
W. Tf. Hartzell
Carthage
Fred J. Kern
Belleville
Hartzell
Wancock County
Kern
State Board of Administration
Congress
Frank Penick
Farm Products
White Bread
W. H. Michel
North Fifth Street
Rassenic
Beverly
L. M. Dickerson
Locust Street
S. F. Einecke
South Ninth Street
Henry Hadden
Horst
Edward Schneeberger
Edna Meyer
Park Place
J. H. Meyer
Roy Wolfe
South Fourth
Foust
North Fifth
Cecile Gruny
Sota Pillow
Laura Bowers
Doilies
E. McKnight
South Fourteenth
John Maas
Vine
William Colman
Locust
F. H. Mathis
North Ninth
Jessie Ost
Dresser Scarf
Nettie Gomes
Penny
York
Ray Oakley
South Twenty-fourth
Amanda Steinbeck
Towel
Mirs
O. B. Gordon
Ida Rowbotham
Men
Flora Rowbotham
P. Osgood
Loreta Kaltenbach
Lucy Bywater
E. P. Wamsley
P. J. Burgoyne
Louis Walbring
Madison
Charles Peacock
S. Wavering
Warry Goodman
South Thirteenth
Lacey Bywater
Harry Goodman
Hardanger
Eleanor Lennert
Spring
Harry Pierson
Darning
Freda Stormer
Vermont
Bliss
Abe Martin
Acme Dancin’ Academy
Newt Plum
N. R
Robert E. Bybee
Ohio
Ida E. Burns
North Thirtieth
Melvin Bradney
Albert Frese
Kenneth Schelp
Payson Avenue
Madeline L. Dorsey
Virginia N
Ruth M. Maas
John H. Voorhis
R. R
Nancy Ann Monroe
Willis Lorenzo Banks
Valada A. Thenhaus
Monroe
Helen V. Mason
Fifth and Elm
Anna L. Bradford
Carlene D. Brown
Roath E. Metheringham
Ruth M. Beckman
Leota P. Varnier
Emily E. Steele
Burton
Ellis Roe
Helen E. McClung
Lois E. Wilson
Keith Booth
Rachel E. Mortensen
Clarence Roe
Vivian E. Veach
Nora J. McCormack
Corwin L. Booth
Lawless
Mary E. Schmeideskamp
Laduska J. Smith
Norma M. Brown
Stampshire
Raymond French
Jefferson
Otto Albert Wurl
Jean Hayes
Clyde L. Sears
Spruce
Donald W. Zelle
South 9Th
Lois E. Schaffer
Roland Lehr
Marian Roeder
Hazel Fleet
Adams
Loren R. Cate
Martha V. Mast
Lepper
Eli
Mary E. Donald
North Eighth
Edith K. Kalt
Williard N. Wattman
Ralph A. Hoehne
Forrest R. Kyle
North Sixth
J. Virgil Swango
City Hall Square
W. Joseph Garmer
Ross Sherwood
Wilbur Dee Walker
Chestnut Carter
Mary Louise Pennington
Dorothy Stevenson
Hotel
Man
Congressman King
Wall
Mr. Cooper
Overland Show Room
Koch
Bumster and
Scharnhorst
St. Paul Dee
Davenport
Keokuk
Quincy Certs
Hannibal
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