Dunne Defends Wilson and Suffrage at Quincy Talk
Governor Dunne addressed a large Quincy audience praising Wilson’s record, defending the Adamson bill, and urging Democratic support. He highlighted eight hour workday gains, state banking laws, and progress in roads and institutions, while noting peace in the land and urging voters to back the Democratic ticket.
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Ed . Dunne
Quincy
Empire Theater
Presid
Ison
Democratic Party
Utilities Commission
Illinois
Abe Martin Constable Teases Trophy Shape Change
Abe Martin Constable Plum quips that some folks chase a worthless prize while a valuable Vorize waits beyond. He wonders why a different kind of trophy cup cannot be designed to better fit real achievement.
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Plum
Rally and speeches mark Illinois political activity
Campaign notes report Republican and Democratic events across Illinois. George H. Wilson and Frank Garner headline rallies in Plainville and Chicago theaters. Cleveland? No. Brown and Mays straw vote shows Wilson leading. Dems plan Pittsfield rally with Antoinette Funk John Temple Graves and Wagner. Governor Dunne tours towns and Bryan campaign in central Illinois. Democratic speakers include Wall Schmiedeskamp Adair Peter and Rockford rally for Woodrow Wilson.
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Pittsfield
Antoinette Funk
Chicago
John Temple Graves
Wagner
Quincy
Illinois
John E. Wall
Henry Schmiedeskamp
Camp Point
Leroy Adair
William Peter
Richfield
Foster Father of Francis Leo Dead in Stillwell
Franklin M. Carr aged 48, who fostered the Burlington station foundling Francis Leo Harris, died at his home two miles west of Stillwell. The infant, later adopted by the Carrs, had been found in the Burlington station last March and christened Francis Leo. An inquest blamed acute indigestion for Carr’s death. He left four children and had taken in Francis Leo as a foster son in 1916. Funeral plans pending due to relatives in the west.
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Francis Leo Harris Carr
Burlington Station
Franklin M. Carr
Stillwell
Francis Leo Harris
Quincy
Nolan
Carr
Francis Leo
Harris
Mr. Carr
Lummis
Augusta
Frank Parker
Vincent Gunn
F. A. Hanson
Harve Tanner
Glenn Tanner
George Adair
Nathan Hanson
W. S. Felgar
Mary Sutherland
Nellie Duncan
Flora Staff
Webster
Bertha Smyth
Loraine
Iva
Quincy Station
West
Young America for Peace speech by nominee draws crowd
The crowd crowded outside as the nominee passed by after a prepared speech partially abandoned for remarks on peace and American rights. He urged self respect, firm rights defense, and warned against trusting feeble promises while praising peaceful settlement of disputes and expansion of legitimate enterprise. John Young of LaSalle visits his brother Jacob Young at 1112 South Ninth Street and surprises the family.
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Hughes
Young America
America
John Young
LaSalle
Jacob Young
South Ninth Street
Mr. Young
Public schools in Quincy to stay open in rain
Quincy superintendent Charles M. Gill said schools will not close on ordinary bad weather. Parents may excuse a child if health dictates, but attendance remains the default. He also dismissed slate use, arguing slates are unsanitary and costly.
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Quincy
Charles M. Gill
Mr. Gill
Gill
Parents of O. H. S. to Organize PTA Meeting
A meeting of parents of O. H. S. students is set for 3:45 this afternoon in the high school. Superintendent Gill and Mrs. Fawcett will speak as parents are urged to attend to form a Parent-Teachers association similar to those in grade schools.
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Gill
Fawcett
Buffalo Club Whist fundraiser for Eagles convention
Members of the Buffalo Convention club of the Eagles held a whist in the Eagles hall on Wednesday evening to raise funds for delegates to the Buffalo New York convention in August. Twenty four tables featured prizewinners including Mrs C E Ross Miss Clara Ridder Jack Phillimore and Chris Engelhardt with dancing by Fuelbier's orchestra afterward and refreshments.
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Buffalo Convention Club
Eagles
Buffalo
N. Y
Fuelbier
C. E. Ross
Clara Ridder
Jack Phillimore
Chris Engelhardt
Jacob Requet
Jake L. Hase
Fred Smith
Fred Edwards
Ed Wamsley
Today’s Meetings In Quincy And Nearby Halls
Quincy commandery Knights Temper meet in Masonic temple Metal Polishers union No 11 meets in Labor temple Steve Molders and Prillers union No 8 meets in Labor temple Cerpentera and Joiners union No 189 meets in Labor saree Gem City assembly No 158 Loyal Americans of the Republic Quincy council No 196 Royal Arcanum meets in Knights of Pythias hall Golden Rule lodge No 27 Daughter of Rebecca meets in TI OOF hall Leather Workers union No 26 meets in Labor temple
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Quincy Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Temple
Metal Polishers’ Union
Steve Molders and Prillers’ Union
Labor Temple
Cerpentera and Joiners’ Union
Labor Saree Gem City Assembly
Quincy Council
Royal Arcanum
Knights of Pythias Hall
Golden Rule Lodge
Rebecca
Leather Workers’ Union
Lodge Observes Agth Anniversary With Banquet and Program
Mrs James E Crew the sole living charter member of Golden Rule lodge No 47 Daughters of Rebekah will be central at the forty sixth anniversary celebration in lodge rooms 411 Hampshire street tonight A banquet and musical and literary program will follow A supper committee and a program committee are named with a lineup of solos readings and addresses listed for the event
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James E. Crew
North Fifth Street
Golden Rule Lodge
Rebekah
Hampshire Street
Crew
Crews
A. W. Gage
W. Marden
H. Pierson
W. Jacobs
Minnie Thomasmeyer
Emma Woerhoener
Fred Neumann
Rose Spilker
Annette Thomasmeyer
Boost Stock For Electric Railway
The proposed electric railroad between Ft Madison and Keokuk, including Nauvoo, will be built says promoter H S Payne. Nauvoo boosters J M Fisher Father L C Tholen Fred Sahn George Hart and J M Smith visited Quincy to sell stock. Plans aim to extend to Quincy linking Adams and Hancock counties. Payne, a former Quincy boy, and Tholen, a former Quincy resident, called on relatives during their visit.
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Ft. Madison
Keokuk
Nauvoo
H. S. Payne
Quincy
J. M. Fisher
Father Tholen
Fred Sahn
George Hart
J. M. Smith
Adams
Hancock
Cleveland
L. C. Tholen
Catholic Church of
Open Tonight Moller & Futterer Auto Showroom
The Moller & Futterer Auto Company will formally open a new showroom at 622 Hampshire Street in the Orpheum building. Maxwell and Saxon models will be on display with staff present daily until 10 o'clock to explain features. The garage remains at 719 Maine Street.
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Hampshire Street
Orpheum
Moller & Futterer Auto Company
Fir
Maine Street
Moller & Futterer
Benson & Son Public Sale Realizes 5300 Dollars
Dissolution sale of J. J. Benson and Son on the Tay lor farm drew a good crowd despite muddy roads. Brisk bidding on 75 head of cattle plus horses and mules, with heavy mates selling for 180 dollars, cows from 101 to 60, calves at 50, and seven two year old steers at 75. Farm implements also commanded good prices. Auctioneers Frank Keller Dave Lillard and J B Sams officiated.
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J. J. Benson and Son
Taylor
Frank Keller
Dave Lillard
J. B Sams
Word From Son on Mexican Border Keeps Quincy Man Informed
Walter P. Smith of 1698 Hampshire street reports his son Chester Smith, mounted orderly in Gen Henry Hill's regiment, is stationed in San Antonio Texas and in good health. Chester praises his surroundings and living quarters and notes the length of stay is uncertain. Walter once belonged to Co F Illinois National Guard, moved to Springfield and into another unit before the Mexico troubles. He has many friends in Quincy.
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Walter P. Smith
Hampshire Street
Chester Smith
Henry Hill
San Antonio
Tex
Smith
Co. F. Illinois National Guard
Mexico
Springfield
Co. F
Quincy
Former Madison principal Miss Mary Long dies in Washington
Miss Mary Long longtime Madison school teacher and principal died in Washington DC on Monday afternoon, per word to W A Richardson of 228 South Eighteenth street. Born in Nashville Town she moved to Quincy from St. Louis in 1873 and remained active in local education until 1893. She leaves one sister Miss Lettie B. Long of Washington DC. Former pupils including Ella Rogers Charles Rogers E D Young Mrs E D Young and Harry Sweet are listed among her connections in Quincy.
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Mary Long
Madison
Washington, D. C
W. A. Richardson
South Eighteenth Street
George J. Richardson
Susie Niedinghaus
Nashville
Quincy
St. Louis
Jennie Piggott
Vermont Street
Lettie B. Long
Miss Long
Ella Rogers
Charles Rogers
Spring Street
E. D. Young
Broadway
Harry Sweet
Twenty-fourth
Locust Boulevard
Quincy's Pulse Hallowe'en Dance and Party
Members of the Morris Brothers Athletic club plan a Hallowe en party and dance at Labor Temple hall next Tuesday evening with O Farrell s full orchestra providing music and several prizes to be awarded.
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Hallowe'en
Morris Brothers’ Athletic Club
Labor Temple Hall
O'Farrell
Tractor Demonstration Near Adams Illinois Saturday
A light kerosene tractor plowing demonstration will be held one quarter mile west of Adams Illinois on Saturday afternoon October 28. It aims to show how the power problem will be handled in the future.
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Adams
Illinois
Divorce Court Aces Cases Show Many Allegations
Judge Akers will hear 40 uncontested divorce cases today and Friday in circuit court. Most petitions by wives allege indignities, with grounds including desertion cruelty intemperance and unfaithfulness. Several cite threats with butcher knives. many involve desertion of one year. The courtroom is expected to be crowded with witnesses and spectators. Auto returned George G Bayne won a suit in circuit court for possession of a company car used by Sidney Landcraft Jr and later claimed by his mother. Probate notes Henry W Goebert leaves 25 to his sister and the remainder to his father and mother in equal shares.
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Judge Akers
Circuit Court
Akers
Auto
George G. Bayne
The
Safety Manufacturing Company
Sidney Landcraft, Jr
Young Landcraft
S. P
Marion) Landcraft
August
Anna Goebert
Banquet planned by Quincy post office workers
Quincy post office employees and letter carriers plan the largest banquet in the city’s history, likely early next year at a local hotel, with potential keynote speaker Senator Ollie James. A preliminary meeting is set for next week to finalize events and invite pupils as well.
Mrs. Carrie Thompson Retires After Generations of Hat Sales
Mrs. Carrie Thompson of Davidson Millinery retires after a long tenure leading the retail department. She has sold hats to three generations and sometimes four, making sixty trips to New York during her years with the firm. Thompson plans a year off starting December and may spend next winter in Texas with a niece.
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Carrie Thompson
Davidson Millinery Company
Thompson
New York
Quincy
Texas
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Fred Mester's Death
The family of Mrs. Fred Mester thanks kind friends for sympathy and comfort after her death. Gratitude is extended for the floral offerings and help during their bereavement. Fred Mester and Family.
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Fred Mester
Funeral services for Joseph H Crump at home on Broadway
Funeral services for Joseph H Crump will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the residence 823 Broadway. Friends are invited to attend. Burial will be private.
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Joseph H. Crump
Broadway
Weather Outlook for Midwest States
Illinois expects fair weather Thursday and Friday with rising temperatures by Friday. Missouri remains fair with warming trend into Friday. Iowa also fair on Thursday and likely Friday with temperatures rising, especially in eastern and central areas.
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Ilinois
Missouri
Iowa
Friay
Local Temperatures and River Forecast Summary
Yesterday's temperatures ranged from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with 43 at noon and 48 at some readings. Midnight temperature noted as 0 with 38 around the river area. Rainfall measured 1.44 inches. River stage was stationary, with anticipated rise for three to four days from below Warsaw to Louisiana.
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Warsaw
Louisiana
River Bulletin
Fe St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuka
Quincy
Hannibal
St. Louis
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Benson & Son
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North Tenth Street
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Order of Stags
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Oak Street
Thomas Bishop
Washington Street
Bayne Automobile Returned
W. A. Rinehart
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Steffensville
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Palmyra
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Tabernacle
Bob Jones Tabernacle
South Fifth Street
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Gardner
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