Barry Methodists Observe Birthday
Barry Illinois reports the 65th anniversary celebration of the Barry Methodist church construction. Activities spanned Wednesday and Thursday with afternoon and evening sessions featuring solos, readings, addresses by former pastors, and a historical sketch. Attendees included Rev. D F Nelson and Rev. F A McCarty among others. event notes a church built in 1852 with 500 plus members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry
Methodists
Lois Bartholomew
W. A. McKinney
Eva Bancroft
D. F. Nelson
Henry Wilson
A. M. Danely
George H. Johnson
W. W. Waton
Manifesto Issued By Stockholm Conference
The Stockholm organizing committee issued a manifesto urging complete political and economic reestablishment of Belgium with cultural autonomy for Flanders, restoring all wartime contributions to be settled by The Hague arbitration, plebiscites for Alsace Lorraine, and broad regional autonomy within federative states. It calls for independence and autonomy for multiple nations, including Finland, Bohemia, Ireland, and Turkish Armenia, plus international arbitration, disarmament, and parliamentary control of foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Belgium
Flanders
Germany
Hague Arbitration Court
Alsace-Lorraine
Serbia
Bulgaria
Greece
Saloniki
Macedonia
Vardar
Poland
Austria
Finland
Russia
Bohemia
Italy
Ireland
Great Britain
Armenia
Rumania
Palestine
Empire Patrons Praise Very Good Eddie at Empire Hippodrome
Quincy patrons enjoyed the 1916 era revival Very Good Eddie at the Empire Hippodrome. Georgie Mack as Little Eddie and Denman Maley as the hotel clerk drew strong applause while the production offered brisk comedy, lively situations, and solid performances though lacking in memorable songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie
George M. Cohan
Quincy
Empire Hippodrome
Georgie Mack
Eddie” Kettle
Denman Maley
Denman
Mr. Maley
Slava Sunk by Her Crew During Baltic Stand
Petrograd report says the Slava could not retreat with the fleet and was sunk by her own crew to block the enemy. Minister Verdervski stated this before joining the Baltic fleet.
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Petrograd
Marine Verdervski
Agoga Men Honor Banquet At Jersey Street Church
Fifty Agoga Men’s Bible class members enjoyed a supper at Central Baptist Jersey Street church. Miss Sylvia Taylor and other young women served a unique setup with an illuminated flag and electric fountain. W H Channon presided as Rév W O Shank urged a team style class and growing Sunday schools. Panama visitor George Ferris observed Quincy streetcar safety car needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Street
Central Baptist Church
Sylvia Taylor
Iva Burns
Weltha Murphy
Mariam McNutt
Mary Smith
Rose Appenbrink
Lola Appenbrink
Margaret Roe
W. H. Channon
W. O. Shank
Quincy
C. H. Brooks
Howard G. Cald
Brief Personalities and Local Notes from Quincy
Local items report Mr and Mrs George Scherer recovering after an auto accident with modest improvements. Crooks and Cox advertise a one day $1 hat sale and Crooky and Cox promote gold and silver lace hats. J J McCready of Clearmont Mo visits in Quincy and leaves for home. Rev S M Duke arrives as new pastor at Eighth and Elm Baptist church. Snyder's Taxi advertises phone 101. William H Middendorf and relatives travel to Des Moines. Ella Anderson of 303 Chestnut ill but expected back at work soon. Eliza Bush visits Quincy. New gas and electric business manager Mr McLellan ill. Miss Helen Pennington hosts a surprise party. Harry Walker travels from Chicago to Hannibal on business. Fire Chief Theodore Parks of Hannibal visits Quincy. Mayor J A Thompson plans potato sales to aid the needy, aiming to help the poor without hurting local grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Murphy
George H. Wilson
Quincey
D. W. Gowdy
Rushville
Ida Jones
Hamilton
Frey Rafferty
W. M. Hatey
D. VW
Gud Hailey
Ella Stauffer
Murphy
Glenna Kinney
Mildred Culler
Edna Goodale
Jones
T. J. Jones
A. H. Bain
Vicksburg
Miss
Big Ben
Beardstown
Lil
J. W. Boyd
Miss Johnson
Bedford
Ind
Jas. G. Woolery
Derry Township
A. G. Crawford
Barry
Mitters
J. K. Crawford
L. S. Wagg
Coliseum Building
McMahon Sisters
Pittsfield
Hadley Township
Byron Campbell
Hollenbeck Place
Diamond Hill
George Sackett
George Orton
Lamar
Colo
Harvey Riggs
Quincy
Liberty Loan
B. McConnell
W. S. Gille
A. E. Hess
John Weber
T. D.kaylor
Springfield
George Scherer
Eagles Hall
Crooks
Cox
J. J. McCready
Clearmont
William McCready
Cherry Street
M. Duke
Elm Streets Baptist Church
Snyder
William H. Middendorf
Broadway Bank
William
Herman Rackers
Jimmie Monahan
Des Moines
Iowa
Ella Anderson
Chestnut Street
Quincy Gas and Electric Co
Eliza Bush
Hannibal
Henry Webb
Spruce Street
McLellan
Jersey Street
Stannus
Hampshire Street
Morgan
Smith
Nichols Motor Car Co
Helen Pennington
South Twenty-fourth Street
Harry Walker
Chicago
Theodore Parks
Special Matinee Offers 5 Cent Kids’ Admission
The American theater hosts a special matinee today with children's tickets priced at five cents. The feature presented is "The Aeroplane Girl."
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American Theater
Blue Shirts Worn by Race Rioters in East St Louis
East St Louis Illinois October 20 Congress inquiry into race riots began tests to see if rioters wore distinct garments for recognition Frank J Cunningham testified all rioters he saw wore blue shirts Robert E Conway Armour Packing manager said blacks hold the political balance Congressman Baker pressed on influences used to secure black votes
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East St. Louis
Ill
Frank J. Cunningham
Robert E. Conway
Armour Packing Plant
Baker
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Empire
Guy Nations
AGOGA
Third Baptist
Panama
George Ferris
Colon
W. A. Martin
Quincy Railway Company
Twelfth Street
J. A. Thompson
Ureka Many
San Francisco
Eureka
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Company
Worney
Congressional Committee
Swaynie’s Baths
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