Telegram scam claims Gem City student in danger
A telegraph fraud sent a plea for $50 to Berry Wheeler of Melvin via his son at Gem City Business College in Quincy. The money was paid to a stranger using the son's name. The father investigated, finding the son innocent and the recipient unverified. Authorities pursue leads with no arrest yet.
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Pelegram
Gem City Business College
Melvin
Quincy
R. B. Wheeler
Ford County
Finois
Berry ‘Wheeler
Wheeler
Eighthand
Broadway
Young Wheeler
Streets of Bowen Oiled With Warm Road Oil
Bowen Chronicle reports a 6000 gallon road oil treatment applied to Bowen’s two main streets and the north south street last week. Cal Upchurch and C C Carpenter oversaw the work with steam heated oil from C C Hill’s traction engine. The job ends for winter, with a call to oil surrounding roads next year as a cost effective improvement.
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Bowen Chronicle
Cal. Upchurch
C. C. Carpenter
C. C. Hill
Three couples unite in marriage at Timewell and Versailles
In Timewell at the Bowen home Rev W A Taylor united Seldon Bowen and Miss Lillian Grace Long in marriage with Miss Vivian Kelley as bridesmaid and Roy Mullen as groomsman. The wedding party gathered for a family dinner at the Long home before returning home. In Versailles vicinity Harvey Jones and Miss Susie Turner wed at the courthouse with Rev P R Powers officiating. the couple planned to live on a farm near Versailles.
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Timewell
Bowen
W.A. Taylor
Christian Churches
Seldon Bowen
Lillian Grace
Long
Vivian Kelley
Roy’ Mullen
Long Home
MT. Sterling
Harvey Jones
Susie ~ Turner
Versailles
Court House
Ritchey-Wilson Nuptials At Hersman Home
Alex Ritchey and Mrs Susan Wilson wed Tuesday afternoon at 4 at Dr D W Owens home in Hersman. They traveled in Ritchey's car with the bride’s daughter Mrs E H Stover and husband. Ritchey is described as a substantial respected man and the bride as a widow of Luther Wilson.
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Ritchey-Wilson
Alex Ritchey
Susan’ Wilson
D.w.owens
Hersman
Stock Sales in Near by Missouri Oct. auctions reviewed
By Kenady. Auctions spotlight surplus stock sales at Jas E Ragsdale farm near Hunnewell and other nearby venues. Col Lee Francis as auctioneer. buyers from surrounding areas to attend Bethel Oakdale Munroe City and Shelbina events featuring hogs cattle horses and farm tools with multiple sales run by Brown Francis Kem Humphrey and others Oct 21 to Nov 1.
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Kenady
Hunnewell
Jas.e.ragsdale
Here
Ragsdale
Col
Lee Francis
Forest Lamphere
Bethel
Lamphere
Droake
Francis
Brown
Parker
Kencholoe
Oakdale
Shelbina
J. R. Bastian
Humphrey
Kem
Frank
Renovating Old Wis. M E Church at Sterling
Oct 22 Sterling Wisconsin reports progress on the M E church renovation. Men demolished the building while Henry Feld leads the wrecking, Gen Behresmyer of Quincy drafts plans for the new church. A preliminary sketch was to be sent today and permanent plans to follow soon with a contract likely to be let within two weeks.
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MT. Sterling
Henry Feld
Piacenfege
Behresmyer
Quincy
Pioneer farmer Daniel Alexander dies at 76 in Golden
Daniel Alexander a county resident for 73 years and a pioneer in Adams county passed away at 7:30 PM in North East township. Native of Virginia, he moved to Illinois as a child, married, and raised three sons and a daughter nearby. Surviving spouse and children reside in North East area. Funeral arrangements pending, with Saturday announcement expected.
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Golden
Prairies
Adams ‘County
Daniel Alexander
North East Township
Virginia
Illinois
Adams County
Robbery at Paloma Post Office Stirs Town Again
Paloma residents face a second post office burglary in three weeks with the theft of chicken feed and stamps. Sheriff John Coens and Deputy William Schaefer investigated after discovery, with one suspect in custody and a hermit previously questioned in the earlier break. Authorities expect swift developments as they pursue the guilty party or parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paloma
John Coens
William Schaefer
Dave ‘Fulton
Coens
Frederick Woman Killed by Train Near Home
Mrs Eunice Kuhn wife of Charles Kuhn of Frederick and daughter of Mr and Mrs H G O'Neal of Ripley was instantly killed by a freight train at a crossing between Beardstown and Vermont The freight on one track hid the approaching through train and as she waited to cross another train struck her killing her instantly The skull was crushed and no other bones were broken in the body
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Sterling Mail
Eunice Kuhn
Charles Kuhn
Frederick
H. G. O'Neal
Ripley
Beardstown
Vermont
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promised To Aid Liver
An 19th century style health note touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to sluggish liver and bile issues. It claims the pills awaken liver action and stimulate bile to improve mood and bowels.
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Dr. King
Judge Blames Parents For Child Delinquency At Madison Session
County Judge McCall told the Parent-Teachers association at Madison School that most causes of dependent and delinquent children lie with parents. He described two classes of offenders, noted training schools for boys and girls, and urged parents to provide a stable, supportive home. The meeting featured student songs and an orderly, pleasant afternoon.
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McCall
Association of. Madison School
St. Charles
Geneva
Names Added to Register of Lincoln Douglas Debate Attendees
Three more names were added to the register of persons who heard the Lincoln Douglas debate in Washington yesterday afternoon. The entries include F.A. Lyford of 224 North Eighth Street M.S. Cabell of 401 York Street and J. O. Gravelle of 705 North Sixth Street.
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Washington ‘Park
Chamber of Commerce
F.A. Lyford
North Eighth
M.S. Cabell
York Street
J. O. ‘Gravelle
North Sixth Street
Last Trip for Black Hawk Steamer to Quincy
The White Collar Line steamer Black Hawk makes its final trip to Quincy for the season and will operate between Burlington and Davenport for the rest of the period. The Keokuk will run its last Sunday excursion to Keokuk but continue triweekly service to Quincy. Also, sidewalk work began at Fifth and Hampshire streets near Reed's Pharmacy, smoothing Maine Street surfaces for safety. Leo McCabe, jailed for breaking into Dr Blickhan's office and stealing morphine, was bound over on burglary charges with a $500 bond. James McAllister was fined for vagrancy. his fine suspended if he left the city.
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Black Hawk
White Collar Line
Burlington
Davenport
Keokuk
Fifth
Hampshire Streets
Reed’s Pharmacy
Maine Street
McCabe
Leo McCabe
Blickhan
James McAllister
Canton Hosts State Convention of Missouri C E Society
Canton Missouri hosts the state convention of the C E Society with 275 delegates from away, overflow meetings at the Baptist church, and a Canton 20 to 0 football victory over Christian University Ma comb. C C McKinley of Kansas City and F G Behner of St. Louis spoke, drawing many visitors to Canton for the gathering.
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Canton
Christian University
Assembly
Christian Church
Macomb
Kansas City
Baptist Church
F. G. Behner
St. Louis
Palmyra Corn Contest Awards Announced
In Palmyra Missouri on October 22 Marion County Savings Bank announces awards for the boys corn contest. Prizes go to Vernon Powell first five dollars in gold Wilbert Powell second three dollars Edward Voepel third two dollars all white corn. Winners judged on uniformity maturity purity of type shelling percentage and productiveness. Contest open to best five ears of any variety with many Palmyra area exhibitors listed.
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Kenady
Palmyra
Marion County ‘Savings Bank
Vernon Powell
Wilbert Powell
Edward Voepel
Howard Gadman
Carl Kemff
William Kern
Paul Keeler
Lloyd Kern
Tommy Glendening
A. B. Taylor
William Hansboro
Raymond Hansboro
Lloyd Keyer
George Weller, Jr
Little One Laid To Rest Yesterday
Funeral for Robert Botts, son of Mr and Mrs L C Botts, held yesterday afternoon at 2 30 from grandparents home 215 North Twelfth street and St Peter s Catholic church at 3 Interment in St Peter s cemetery Pall bearers Roxahein Paul Trbel James Nethery Roy Judd large attendance and many floral offerings.
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Robert
L. C. Botts
J. R. Albright
North Twelfth Street
St. Peter's. Catholic Church
St., Peter's Cemetery
Roxahein
Paul Trbel
James Netheryand
Roy Judd
Democrats To Meet in Hannibal
Democrats from Missouri's congressional district gather in Hannibal on Thursday October 28 for a long program. attendees include Speaker Cham Clark Senator William J Stone and Senator James A Reed. Missouri Governor E W Major and former Governor D R Francis will preside. feature addresses and dedication of Col W H Hatch monument in Central Park with speakers Stone Lloyd and Schofield.
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Hannibal
Cham’ Clark
National House of Representatives
William J. Stone
Missouri
James A. Reed
E. W
D. R. Francis
Secretary of the Interior
Col. W. H
Hatch
Central’ Park
W.J. Stone
Jas. T. Lloyd
Mississippi Valley Odd Fellows Meet In New London
The twelfth annual meeting of the Mississippi Valley Odd Fellows association gathered in New London Oct 22. Autos arrived bringers from cities, streets adorned with Welcome and I O O F badges, a court house program featured prayers addresses from Rev J L Presser and Rev J H McMahan, with remarks by Mayor H L Pritchett and John G Castle of Hannibal.
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New London
Mississippi Valley Odd. Fellows Association
R. S. Cole
Association
CR. ‘T. Campbell
H. L. Pritchett
J. L. Presser
Music—Orchestra
J. H. McMahan
John G. Casle
Hannibal
Golden Wedding Celebration in Monroe City Missouri
Rev and Mrs Evander McNair marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs M D Boucher on Oct 19 with a reception in a yellow and white floral setting. Guests arrived during the afternoon as refreshments were served and gifts were presented to the couple.
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Kenady
Monroe City
Evander McNair
Trades and Labor Brief at Short City Assembly
Due to many labor leaders attending the Illinois State Federation convention in Alton the Trades and Labor assembly held a brief meeting. A good turnout heard Tim Holt act as temporary chairman while Theodore Bisser and R.S. Benedict served as temporary secretary. Auditing of bills and referrals to committees were the only actions taken.
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Illinois State Federation
Bar
Alton
Trades and Labor Assembly
Tim Holt
Theodore Bisser
R.S. Benedict
George Schmitt
Probation Reforms Urged At Illinois Conference
DANVILLE Oct 22 Delegates to the state probation officers association meeting urged reform in virtually every phase of probation work in Illinois. The exhortation came during the Illinois State Conference of Charities session.
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Danville
Ilinois
Illinois State Conference of Charities
Mothers Club Meeting at Bermian School Impresses Parents
More than 100 mothers attended the Bermian school Mothers' club event led by Dr Melinda Germann on mental and moral hygiene. The tour included visits to nine rooms, student displays, and a piano solo by Mrs R C Gibbons.
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Mothers
Bermian ‘School
R. O. Gibbons
R. C. Gibbons
Melinda Germann
Germann
Local pick ups and events at Halbach Schroeder Co
Local notices list daily specials at Halbach Schroeder Co including 75c per pair small black kid gloves 1.50 regular, 25c rice powder boxes, 49c bevel edge mirrors, 12c stationery boxes, 98c ostrich feather boas. Reports of meetings at the Cheerful Home, a Y club gathering, upcoming rummage sale, and a death of John Frericks aged 56 with family mentions.
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Mersiman’ Se
Halbach- Schroeder Fc
Board of Local Improvements
Abbott
Paris Cafe
Halbach-Schroeder Co
John Frericks
St. Mary's Hospital
Edward
Chicago
Andy
Erie
Frank
A. P. Smith
Hannibal
Bonaventena
New York
Ed Schullian
Sophia Frericks
Quincy
Cheerful
Halbach-Schroeder’ Co
H. D. Mueller, Jr
Pinkelmanin & Barry Grocery. Company
Vermont
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Usistant
Rolland Jagner
Beee
Enice Aibare
Renoving Old WI. E. Mmt
Sterling Church
Golden Man
Paloma Building
Sheriff Ooens
WCARL
Parent-Teachers' Association
Madison
Lincoln-Douglas
Weetng
U. E. Society
Christain Church
Marion County Savings Bank
J. €. Botts
St. Peter's Cemetery
Congressional
Mississippi Valley Association
Rev
Mrs. McNair
Berrian Association
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