Quincyans Back 18 City Kept Promises
County Clerk Billy Smith and Supervisors Oscar Arntzen James Cook and William Cunnane returned from Springfield after attending the County Clerks and Supervisors convention. They promised to land the 1916 convention for Quincy and, after effort and persuasive bids from rivals, kept all possible support to secure the meeting for Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Smith
Cunnane, Cook and
Arntzen
Springfield
Oscar Arntzen
James Cook
William Cunnane
Adams County
Quincy
Inventory of will filed after death of Frank A Lightfoot
The inventory of the will of the late Frank A Lightfoot was filed in the County Clerk Billy Smith's office yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Lightfoot
Billy Smith
Trades Lot for Fence Posts in Kinta Oklahoma
George Cottrell traded a town lot in Kinta Oklahoma for 560 fence posts arguing the posts' value exceeds land value. F R Zimmer of Kingston Iowa participated in the deal. Zimmer hinted at trading the land for fence rails if a future chance arises.
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Iowa
Okla
Kinta
George Cottrell
F. R. Zimmer
Kingston
Zimmer
Halloween Party by Presbyterian Sunday School Class
The Wide Awake Sunday school class of a Presbyterian church held a Halloween party at teacher Mrs. J. M. Dunlap’s home at 1451 Hampshire Street last evening. About thirty guests, all masked and in costume, enjoyed games, a mysterious cellar walk, attic gathering, and refreshments of apples sandwiches doughnuts sweet cider popcorn and peanuts with Uncle Sam host dress.
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The
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Dunlap
Hampshire Street
Uncle Sam
Quincy's Pulse Silverleaf Club Elects Officers
The Silverleaf club room on Elm street held an election night meeting for the Silver club composed of seventeen young colored men. Officers chosen include Paul Lafoe president Arthur Butler vice president Gile Steen secretary John Smith assistant secretary Albert Brown treasurer John Harris business manager Frank Johnson Ellis Adams and Louis Spencer trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverleaf Club
Silver‘af Club
Nake
Silverleaf’ Club
Elm Street
Paul Lafoe
Arthur Butler
Gile Steen
John Smith
Albert Brown
John Harris
Frank Johnson
Ellis Adams
Louis Spencer
Good Shepherd People Honored at Episcopal Convocation
Fr Gamble led 22 men and boys at Good Shepherd church in the final service of the Episcopal convocation. The ceremony honored parishioners and featured singing by the group with involvement from church members and clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Shepherd
Fr. Gamble
Good Shepherd Church
Palmyra Service Attended by Visiting Bishop
Grant Wallin led a solo during a Palmyra Wednesday night service while Bishop Partridge delivered an eloquent sermon at the close. The bishop traveled to Quincy in the car with Mr and Mrs James T Beatty. Many carloads returned to the city after a pleasant evening with Long and parishioners.
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Hamilton Mar
Martin J. Bricker
Hamilton
Emily
Frances Garard
Basco
Keokuk
Hl. B
Presbyterian ‘Church
George Habbin
Carthage
Local Pickups at Weilers York Corner Store
Silk remnants half price today at Halbach Schroeder Co with lace and embroidery remnants available. Mrs Ella Lewis departs for Kansas City to visit relatives and see the newborn granddaughter. City Clerk Schroer attended a Democratic rally in Hannibal yesterday. Halbach Schroeder Co and Mrs Stevenson and children return from Flora Illinois after a three week visit.
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Halbach-Schroeder Co
Schroer
Hannibal
Halbach- Schroeder Co
Dr. Stevenson
Flora
Illinois
Ella
Lewis
Kansas City
Ceylon
Albert Stone
Migs
Helen. Sinnock
Champaign
U. of I
Halbach- ‘Schroeder
Charles Bidgood
Shelbyville
Fine Line
Weilers
Quincy
Music House
Charles Keppel
Ed.v. Johnson
Perry
Mary E. Butler
Griggsville
Isaac Young
Mary Florence Sigler
Rashville
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement for Children
A vintage ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser for children and adults. It claims the remedy cures constipation quickly, restoring a happy, active child, and urges buying the genuine 50 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company with a logo check.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Ady
One Wonderful Night annual bartenders ball at Turner Hall
An article mentions the eighth annual bartender ball at Turner Hall on Monday evening November 1 with O'Farrell's music. Tickets cost 50 cents with ladies admitted free. Other notes include local arrivals, alumni homecoming events, and remnant sales at Halbach Schroeder Co.
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Turner Hall
O’farrell
York
Weilers
J. M. Fisher
Nauvoo
City
W. J. Singeltor
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Turrier Hall
RooseveltAffirms Equal Suffrage Belief in Rally
Oyster Bay Oct. 28 Former President Theodore Roosevelt in a letter read at a rally on behalf of woman suffrage reaffirmed support for extending the vote to women. He argued opposition claiming it removes women from the home is unfounded and likened it to men gaining suffrage not abandoning work. He noted some women may misuse voting but dismissed the objection as unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Aeneie Roosevelt
Rycen
Democrats Rally Flood Hannibal for Missouri Tour
Hannibal Missouri hosted a statewide Democratic rally with hundreds from surrounding counties and key figures including Senators Stone and Reed Governor Major and ex Governor Francis. The event drew many gubernatorial hopefuls and state office seekers as Lloyd’s candidacy status remained unclear.
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Hannibal
Missouri
St. Louis
Jefferson
City
William J. Stone
James A. Reed
Elliott W. Mao
Stone
Major
Francis
Lestr
Free 20 Acre Farm Offer From Munger Securities
An advertisement offers a free 20 acre Missouri farm with cooperation for a development project. It promises low payments, no interest or taxes, and potential net earnings per acre. The promissory terms include a $5 cash and $5 monthly payment, 90 days to visit, and a money-back option after one year. It cites approvals by multiple state banking departments and promotes a 16-page pamphlet with photos and customer letters from Munger Securities Company in Sanngal City, Mo.
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Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Ohio
South Dakota
Tennessee
West Virginia
Munger ‘Securities Company
New York
Songag Olty
Kendrick Fails In Cape Hatteras Flight Attempt
Albany to Cape Hatteras attempt ends in fog and darkness near Assa bay. Kendrick, flying hydro airplane with Frank Mills, traced Hudson River route via New York City and New Jersey coast with stops at Poughkeepsie Dodds Ferry Atlantic Highlands and 18 miles southeast of Cape Henlopen. He notes the Hatteras trip will be abandoned after sighting a fishing smack for fuel.
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Ocean City
Bery
Kendrick
Albany
N.Y
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Leztside Park
N. J
Assawoman. Bay
Hudson River
New York City
New Jersey
Atlantic Ocean
Cape Henlopen
Poughkeepsie
Dodds Ferry
Atlantia Highlands
Frank Mills
Hatteras
Edison devotes day to LA schoolchildren visit
In Los Angeles on October 28, Thomas Edison broke his habit of sleeping four hours a night by spending 14 hours in the city’s public schools. Invited by local schoolchildren, Edison exclaimed that he is “strong for the children” and visited twenty one public schools.
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Los Angeles
Thomas Asdison
Fort Wayne Fight Ends In Ten Round Draw
In Fort Wayne Indiana on October 28 Wolgast and Art Stuart both from Fort Wayne fought ten rounds. Newspaper critics called the bout a draw with neither fighter gaining a clear win.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Ad Wolgast
Art Stuart
Card of Thanks Following Illness and Death
A group of relatives express gratitude for kindness shown during the illness and after the death of Mrs. George Schwindemann Sr wife and mother. Signed by George Schwindemann Sr and family.
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George
Schwindemann
Witness Describes Rose Hill Cemetery Transfer
MORRIS AH Oct 28 Joseph C Morris on the witness stand today in the trial of C B Munday former vice president of the La Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank described the passing of the Rose Hill Cemetery association with its perpetual care fund into the control of the La Salle Street banking group Morris had been counsel for Munday during the period Judge Stough overruled a defense motion to keep him from the stand.
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Morris
Joseph’ C. Morris
C. B. “Munday
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
Rose Hill
la Salle Street Banking Group
Mundas
Stough
Ely's Cream Balm for Head Colds and Catarrh
Fragrant antiseptic cream advertised to clear clogged nostrils and relieve head cold symptoms. Apply a small amount into each nostril to soothe inflamed air passages, reduce swelling, and ease headaches and breathing. Instant relief claimed for nasal congestion and sniffling.
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Ely
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