Indiana Man Hopes Barge Visit for Quincy Convention
An Indiana man advocates bringing a Mississippi River barge to Quincy for inspection during the Upper Mississippi Improvement Association’s annual convention on October 13 and 14. He argues the barge would boost eastern access via canal links, pressuring rail and sea routes to favor the Mississippi valley and safeguard regional industry.
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Missis
Quincy
Associa
Barnhart
Beas Barnhart
Dabigque
L. B. Boswell
Lionas
Seaboard
Upipph
Mississippi River
Ubless
Panama Canal
Gasoline filler plans near St John’s Cathedral driveway
Standard Oil Co builds a cement driveway behind St John’s Cathedral east of Seventh Street between Hampshire and Vermont streets. It will feature several gasoline fillers supplying autos away from traffic. A Civic Improvement League member said citizens back the project and cooperate.
Praise Peruna. Catarrh sufferer finds relief after trial
Mr. Charles S. of Os sining New York writes about ten bottles of Peruna curing ten years of catarrh. He describes bloodshot eyes and bad smelling nasal passages before use. After trying Peruna from the New York World he ends dizziness and headaches and says he is no longer troubled.
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Charles S
Water St
Ossining
Perma
New York
Una
Adams County highway tour plans to educate on road work
Adams county highway commissioners decided to tour the county in October to study roads and bridges and to educate the public about hard road construction. County Attorney John T. Inghram reviewed amended road law and township reports were discussed, with plans for a unified, detailed county report. A speeding case in Quincy highlighted enforcement as officials note 25 mph as slow for the area.
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Adams County
John T. Inghrami
Inghram
McKee
Beverly
Clayton
Boyer
the Whig
Nellie Moore Murs Dies After Long Life in City
Mrs Nellie M Moore widow of Ira M Moore died at 5 am after a long illness attributed to old age. Born in Hartford Connecticut July 19 1835 she married Ira M Moore in 1862 at Hanover Chautauqua County New York and came to this city in 1863 where she resided until death. Her husband was a noted lawyer and former state legislator and author of Moore’s Criminal Practice. She attended the Congregational church and belonged to the Women’s Guild. No children or relatives survive here.
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Nellie M. Moore
Ira_M. Moore
Hartford
Conn
Hanover
Chautauqua
New York
Ira Moore
Hofmeister, Quincy Overseer of the Poor, Hospitalized
Carl Hofmeister, longtime resident and Democratic public figure in Quincy, was removed from his home on Vermont Street by police and ambulance after a severe nosebleed began Friday evening. He was taken to St Mary’s Hospital in weakened condition, where the hemorrhage was halted and he showed some improvement by yesterday afternoon. The case underscores his advanced age and prior health history as authorities reported cautious optimism for recovery.
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Carl Hofmeister
Vermont Street
Str Mary's Hospital
H. 0
Collins
Funeral of Carl Rasche Held at Saint Peters Church
The funeral for the late Carl Rasche was held yesterday afternoon from the home and at 2:30 from Saint Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Rev Langhorst officiating. Burial followed at Woodland Cemetery. A very large gathering expressed heartfelt esteem for the departed. Trades and Labor Assembly plans a big Labor Day picnic at Baldwin Park, with all invited. Walter Carden, sales manager for I ten Biscuit Co, was in the city on business with the local branch. Labor Day specials advertised at Gem City Furniture Store. A party honored Miss Bessie Hamilton on her birthday at 319 South Seventh Street, with music and refreshments. Out-of-town guests included Mrs J H Stanley and Mrs Rose Bowman of Augusta. Arthur Roberts, formerly of Quincy, left for Kansas City after two months in town as guest of J C Morford. Shicken dinner and a fine supper highlighted the St Francis annual Labor Day picnic. The Whights are new neighbors. George Brewer's carpet and rug house is newly remolded at 8 Door.
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Barnum and Bailey ‘Circus
Trades and Labor Assembly
George Fries
John. Augustine
Roswell
Benedict
Carl Epler
St Boniface Club
North Eighth
Charrd and
Carl Rasche
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheral Church
Langhorst
Woodland — Cemetery
Trades ‘and Labor Assembly
Baldwin Park
Walter Carden
Iten Biscuit Company
Kespohl- Muhrenstecher’s
Bessie Hamilton
South Seventh Street
Hamilton
Maud Boots
Elizabeth Schroeder
Anna Cody
Minnie’ Weésells
Inez Gillenwater
Reta Carter
Lydia’Kattler
Aubrey Barnhill
St. Francis
Whights
George’ Brewer
Whig
Regiment Gets Orders To Move To Harlingen Camp
Galveston Texas Sept 4 The Fourth U S infantry left tonight for the border and is expected to go into camp at Harlingen Monday Harlingen will be field army headquarters for operations on the lower border.
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Galveston
Tex
U.S. Infantry
Harlingen
Army
Highland Labor Day Fest At Highland Park
Labor day celebrations open at Highland Park with the Fifth Regiment band performing at 8 under a varied program. Highlights include baby show, contests for girls, daylight fireworks, aerial bombs, releasing animals and flags, plus evening dancing and a grand Labor Day display. Gold prizes awarded from the band stand after the fireworks.
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Fifth ‘Regiment
Highland
Guiney
Highland. Park
Fountain of Love
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth D Brewer
Funeral services for Mrs Elizabeth D Brewer will be held at 2 30 oclock Tuesday afternoon from the home at 614 Cedar Street Burial will be at Woodland Cemetery Friends are invited to attend
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Elizabeth D. Brewer
Cedar Street
Woodland , Cemetery
Bold Emmett Ireland's Martyr Drama in three acts
A historical drama set in Ireland during Robert Emmett's rebellion days. Nora Doyle and Con Daly love amid cottage life as revolutionaries arm themselves. Emmett visits, hides as a flute player, authorities close in, Nora and Con are captured and sentenced. Major Kirk’s pardon saves them. Cast includes Nora Doyle Miss Valentine and Robert Emmett.
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Ireland
Sidney Olcott
Quincy
Robert Emmett
Daly
Nora Doyle
Old
Erin
Treland
Constabulary
Kirk
Doyle
Nora
Con
Emmett
Feely
Emmictt
Gon
Nora ‘Doyle
Miss Valentine
Grant
Sidney
Cleatt
Funeral Services Held for Martin Joseph at Jewish Temple
The funeral services for Martin Joseph were held this morning at 10:30 at the Jewish Temple. Interment will follow in the Valley of Peace cemetery.
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Martin
Joseph
Funeral services for Mary Moore scheduled at home
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Moore will be held Monday at 3 o'clock from the family residence at 1520 Broadway. Friends are invited to attend. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery.
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Mary 3
Moore
Broadway
Mon
Jin
Funeral services for Peter B. Kimmel set Tuesday
Funeral services for the late Peter B. Kimmel will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family home on Spring Street. Friends are invited to attend with burial in Woodland Cemetery.
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Peter B. Kimmel
Spring Street
Woodland Cemetery
Burial Notice for Brother Martin Joseph of Baisley Lodge
An emergency meeting of Baisley Lodge No 1 A F and A M is called for 9:30 AM at the Masonic temple to funeralize the remains of late Brother Martin Joseph. Interment in Valley of Peace cemetery. Brother Joseph served the lodge for 56 years and six months. Cars will be provided. Visitors welcome. Fraternally, William C Bradley, Worshipful Master. Erde W Beatty, Secretary.
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Baisley
William, C. Bradley
Attesti
Erde W. Beatty
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