Episcopal Board to Send Delegates to Panama Congress
The Protestant Episcopal Church board of missions voted to send seven delegates to the Panama interdenominational missionary congress in February after two days of debate. Five prominent members resigned, and a motion to rescind participation was defeated two to one. The delegates will attend with no authority to bind the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Missions
Protestant Episcopal Church
Panama
Episcopal’ Board
Reginald H. Weller
Episcopal
Teachinngs
Jesus Christ
Divine Savious
Lord
Latin
America
Railroad executives push for higher rates in St Louis
In St Louis on October 27 executives from Frisco Wabash Katy and Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain railroads in receivership spoke to the Commercial Club urging higher passenger and freight rates to meet urgent financial needs.
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ST. Louis
Frisco
Wabash
Katy
Missouri _ Pacific-Iron Mountain
Liberty Township News Highlights and Local Sales
Deputy Sheriff E J Grubb left for California to visit relatives and attend expositions. A large sale at Hebline farm near Liberty drew crowds with Col George Wendricks and Co Fred Detter keeping bidding lively. Ellis Franks moves to town with Russell Boy the pacer set to winter in Jacksonville and retirements noted. W T Maynard’s farm sale scheduled today with Hendricks and Detter in charge.
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Liberty
E. J. Grubb
California
Hebline Farm
George Wendricks
Fred Detter
Helbine and Kulisch
Ellis Franks
Town
Mr. Franks
Russell Boy
Pop Geers- Avons
Russell
Will
Jacksonville
William McDaniels
San Francisco
Cal
Axtine
W.T. Maynard
Hendricks and
Detter
Kreisler Delights Keokuk Audience at Grand Opera House
Violinist Fritz Kreisler drew a large crowd in Keokuk last evening with a masterful program at the Grand Opera House. Rupert Hughes introduced him, praise highlighting Kreisler’s concert achievements and broader activities. A Quincy delegation attended, and after the performance Kreisler was hosted by Mrs. Kilburn, founder of the Monday Music club, at her home with refreshments.
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Fritz’ Kreisler
Keokuk
Rupert Hughes
Quincy
Gem City
Kilburn
Monday Music Club
Kreisler
Charles
Elliott
Body of Mansville resident found burned in car crash
In Bloomington Illinois on October 27 a prominent Mansfield resident Edward Ruckman was found dead after his overturned automobile plunged from a bridge two miles east of Farmer City and caught fire. The body was heavily charred and recovered from under the wreck.
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Bloomington
Ill
Edward ‘Ruckman
Mansfield
Farmer City
Griggsville Couple Wed by Judge Totsch in Hannibal
Raymond Rushing of Griggsville and Helen Bécard of Pittsfield were united in marriage yesterday by Judge J H Totsch at his Hannibal office.
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Raymond Rushing
Griggsville
Helen Bécard
Pittsfield
J. H. Totsch
Hannibal
Hannibal Journal
German memorandum claims British started Congo basin hostilities
A Daily Chronicle report links German colonial secretary Solf's Hague visit to talks on a central Africa truce. It cites a German memorandum blaming Britain for the first act of war in the Congo basin and notes Lord Crewe's reply that the first act is unclear. The piece questions if Germany can propose an armistice acceptable to Earl Kitchener.
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London
Hague
W. S. Solf
Fe Aie
Daily
Chronicle
Central
Africa
Congo
Robert Creift
House of Commons
Daily Chronicle
Germany
Earl Kitchener
Cabinet reshuffle talks shift to inner war council
London reports that no larger cabinet is planned and no new smaller cabinet is formed. Instead officials consider recognizing an unofficial inner war council or committee as a move of the government.
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London
Daily News
Inner War Council
Mail Carrying Contract Bids Opened by November 16
Bids for carrying the Quincy mail to and from the depot and post office branches in the city will be accepted until 4 30 PM on November 9 as the current contractor S D Simpson holds the job until the new award on or before November 16.
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Quincey
S. D. Simpson
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Pain Relief
Advertises Sloan's Liniment as a universal cure for pain from injury neuralgia rheumatism toothache sprains and bruises. Claims it dissolves congestion relieves injury improves circulation and provides instant relief with a 10 price for bottle sizes 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00.
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Sloan's
Sloan
Sudden Death of Mrs Anna Long at Home
Mrs Anna Long aged 58 died suddenly at her home a half mile north of the city at 11 last night. Her husband awoke to her gasping and she passed away before a doctor arrived. Survived by husband and six children, five sons and one daughter, including Mrs Clara Zolle of Davenport IA and Edward Roy Harvey and Albert all of this city.
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Anna Long
Early Morning Blaze Destroys Old Barns in City Alley
An early blaze found before 3 a.m. destroyed several old barns in the alley between Jersey and York and Fifth and Sixth streets. Some property belonged to Miller and Brinkman. the fire origin was not known at the time.
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Jersey
York
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Miller and Brinkman
Lind Arrives in San Antonio on Mexico Route
John Lind former Minnesota governor and Wilson's personal representative in Mexico arrived in San Antonio en route to Mexico. He said the trip is not official and that he will meet First Chief Carranza and stay with Eliseo Arredondo before a hunting trip.
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San Antonio
Texas
John Lind
Minnesota
Wilson
Mexico
Carranza
Eliseo Arredondo
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as fast relief for severe cold symptoms. It claims to open nasal passages, stop discharge, ease headache and fever, and reduce sneezing with two hourly doses up to three doses. The authentic product costs 25 cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Whist Event at St Francis School Draws Notable Crowds
The St Cecelia choir of St Francis church hosted a whist event at St Francis School Hall yesterday with a twelve piece orchestra and continuous activity. Afternoon prizes went to Mrs Koet ter Mrs Gerry Kemner Nicholas Tibesar and Mrs Brown. Evening prizes went to Margaret Berkhardt Mrs George Liesen Miss Edith Vander hart and men winners Albert Blick han Joe Sohm Ludwig Swick. Five hundred prizes awarded to Miss Genevieve Brink Mrs Joseph Cunnane and Mrs Henry Wavering with men winners Leo Wiskirchen Henry Druffel and Frank Druffel. Arrangements were handled by Lillie Brenken Adelaide Meis Louisa Mast Otto Linne man Andrew Musholt and Frank Schmitt.
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St. Francis Church
St. Francis School
Koetter
Gerry Kemner
Nicholas
Tibesar
Brown
Margaret Berkhardt
George
Liesen
Edith Vanderhart
Albert Blickhan
Joe Sohm
Ludwig Swick
Genevieve. Brink
Civic league outlines city amendments and signatures plan
The Civic league supports proposed amendments framed to clarify laws. Ten day notices by the board of public works targeted property obstructions, including the Adams estate, Venghaus Broadway property, and Popel & Giller Maine site. Officials say amendments correct minor ordinance omissions without altering meanings.
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Civic’ League
Board of Public Works
Thomas. Adams
Venghaus
Broadway
Front
Popel & Giller
Maine
Neighbor's Cure for Lumbago Promoted by Letters
A letter from Mrs. G. H. Eveland of Duncan Mills Ohio touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for lumbago and rheumatism. She describes rapid relief after using two to three bottles and credits improved sleep appetite and energy to the product. Miller Arthur Drug Co promotes Morey-Icjaney Pills as a kidney health aid.
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G. H. Eveland
Duncan Mills
Foley
Circuit Judges Clash Over Probation Officer Appointment
In Adams County a courtroom dispute unfolds between Circuit Judge Albert Akers and County Judge Lyman McCarl over appointing Thomas Nolan and William Tatum to probation positions. Akers says one officer is allowed by law. McCarl asserts each judge can appoint his own officer. Nolan remains in his role. Tatum’s appointment stands, testing whether dual probation offices are permitted and how funding would be handled.
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Albert Akers
Circuit Court
Lyman,McCarl
William Tatum
Thomas Nolan
McCarl
Akers
Tatum
Nolan
McCart
Adams County
Board of Supervisors
Cheney & Co Toledo ad and Hall's Catarrh Cure notice
An ad fragment promotes Cheney & Co of Toledo praising a longtime partner and inviting settlements of all obligations. Also promoted is Hall’s Catarrh Cure claiming blood and mucous surface action with testimonials and a price of 75 cents per bottle, alongside Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Cheney &Co
Toledo
Cheney
National Bank: of Commerce
Toledon
All Drugelsterau Hall
Big crowd attends Moose Lodge whist and dance night
The Gem City lodge Loyal Order of Moose hosted a monthly whist and dance at Moose hall drawing about 200 players at 40 tables. Prizes went to Miss Helen Rengstorff, Mrs. H. Emerson, and Mrs. T. Ryan for ladies and D. Chapman, W. J. Erin, and M. Reinheimer for gentlemen. Refreshments and dancing followed with Moose orchestra providing music.
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Gem City Lodge
Loyal Order
Moose
Moose Hall
Helen Rengstorff
Monroe’ Street
H. of
Emerson
Moose Orchestra
W. J. McDivitt
Charles F. Koppe
Simon
Elmerick
William, Frazer
Walter Bradenbeck
A. B. Sibbing
I. Eggerson
Ben L. Clow
Ben Stock
Frank Gross
Donation Day at Woodland Home Helps Orphans
A donation day scheduled for next Thursday at Woodland Home, a facility for orphans, seeks support from readers. The appeal requests fruit and vegetables or any usable goods to aid the home and its residents.
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Woodland
Woodland Tlume
Foot and Mouth Outbreaks Reported Near Bushnell
Macomb with Bushnell see new outbreaks as Dr Kay joins Bushnell inspection. Farms near Bushnell report cattle hogs and sheep losses including Samuel Daugherty with 640 hogs and 108 cattle. Daugherty farm largest condemned stock in county since outbreak. Livestock sanitation meeting in Chicago November 29 30 aims to curb spread amid tense livestock interests.
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Macomb
Bushnell
Kay
E. F.decker
Macomb Township
A.L. Bryan
Prairie
City Township
Samuel Daugherty
Chicago
Federal Bureau of Agriculture
Carl Vrooman
Funeral rites for James Richardson in Joliet and at St Peters
Yesterday morning at 30 o clock the Freiburg chapel held the funeral for the late James Richardson of Joliet. A second service followed at St Peters Catholic church at 9 o clock with interment in St Peters cemetery. Rev Father Driscoll conducted the requiem mass. Pall bearers were Casper Freiburg William Nlerhst Joe Duubbe and Charles Hoecklemann.
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Freiburg
James Richardson
Joliet
St. Peter's Catholic Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
Driscoll
Casper Freiburg
William Nlerhst
Joe Duubbe
Charles. Hoecklemann
Great sale offering trimmed hats at half price
Davidson Millinery Co. advertises trimmed hats at half price with strong sales push. M Hixon of Chicago visiting on business. Executors and estate filings include Bertha Al., Mary Ju. Meyer, and George Salz. Marriage licenses issued to John W. Gatts and Millie Welch and to Alexander Smith and Florence McFarland. Old Maids convention planned at Soldiers Home. Final reports filed for Lohmann, Brinkoetter, and Sanders estates.
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Davidson Millinery Co
M. Hixon
Chicago
John W. Gatts
Edina
Millie Pearl Welch
Blandinsville
Alexander Henry Smith
Florence Electa McFarland
Camp Point
Charles Seckman
Clayton
Quincy
Lippincott Hall
John Bernard Lohmann
Lyman McCarl
Grant Welte
George Salz
Fred W. Brinkoetter
William R. Sanders
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Fritz Kreisler
Keokuek
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Dam City
Neapatrurn
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Civic League
Tfacer Watt
William. Tatum
Thomas F. Nolan
Hall
Prince Umbert
Italy
Umbert
Europe
Austria
Rome
Foot and Mouth
Macomb and Vicinity
Zerthro
KENO
GREEN
Kitty
RUTH _ HENRY
Arthur Rigby
Minstrel
Lona Heygi
Lady Olax Modeler
Thia
W. Hall
St. Touls. Mo
Drurzgiata
Praine Ave
Landis
Motors
O'Brien & Fielding
Springfield
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