Maiden Lane estate sold at public auction in Adams County
The DeGroodt property on Maiden Lane in Adams County, inherited after Martin DeGroodt’s death, sold yesterday at 11 o’clock at public auction. Oscar Arntzen and Billy Smith presided as bidders, Kann Murphy bought the two houses and lots for 651 dollars. DeGroodt, an East Coast transplant with no known relatives, lived a hermit life and left no will. Adams County now owns the property by law, ending the long mystery surrounding DeGroodt’s life.
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DeGroodt
Maiden Lane
Adams
Martin DeGroodt
Oscar Arntzen
Board of Supervisors
Billy Smith
Charlotte Murphy
W. H. Baker
Pennsylvania
Rev Gamble to Retreat from Church of the Good Shepherd
The Rev W M Gamble priest in charge will travel east for weeks to visit his mother in York PA and attend the annual retreat at Holy Cross House West Park NY During September 19 and 26 Very Rev J M D Davidson and Rev Robert A Long will celebrate the holy eucharist at the Church of the Good Shepherd Father Long will also celebrate on Michaelmas Sept 29 at 6 30 am The principal hours of Sunday services will be unchanged during Father Gamble s absence
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W. M.gamble
Church of the Good Shepherd
York
Holy Cross House
West Park
Nyy
J. M. D. Davidson
Robert A. Long
Palmyra
Local Pick Ups Extra Special Saturday Bargains
Local listing highlights Halbach-Schroeder Co. ads with Saturday only deals on Turkish bath towels eight for $1.00, gingham and percale dresses up to $2.00 for 79c, fancy wash cloths five cents each, and blue or pink striped Turkish towels 19c each. Mentions Mrs Ray McNay and Arthur D Arcy on business trips, YWCA tennis postponement, and a suit sale at $3.95. Also notes Duke Schroer and Alderman Koehler correspondence, and H H Hartley family news plus son Robert studying in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbach- Schroeder Co
Percale
Halbach-Schroeder Co
John Parke
Parke Auto Company
Rushville
Irwin-Overland Co
YW. W
Duke Schroer
Koehler
Los Angeles
H. H
Hartley
Omena
Mich
Robert
Claremont
Calif
Walter
Pomona
Eolier
Kessel Family Expected Home From Cedar Rapids Visit
Mr and Mrs Kessel and two sons Herman and Milton are due home from Cedar Rapids Ohio late Sunday night or early Monday morning Mrs Kessel and her two sons enjoyed a pleasant visit with home folks in that city Misses Lottie and Esther Kessel are returning Sunday evening from St Louis and its suburbs where they have visited for two weeks Reverend William T Butcher will preach at Quincy First Congregational church Sunday both morning and evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Butcher
Concregational
Abingdon, Ill
Quincy First Congregational Church
Kessels
Miss Morris Returns From Mexico Visit
Miss Marjory Morris arrived home on Tuesday after a two week stay in Mexico Missouri where she visited cousin Miss Jessie Morris and friends Miss Bertha Walker and Miss Clarice Forman. Several house parties were held in her honor during the visit. Although fond of travel she preferred home in Vermont Street after the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Marjory Morris
Mexico
Jessie Morris
Bertha’ Walker
Clarice Forman
Vermont Street
Fourteenth
Sixteenth Streets
Ross to Pontiac for parole term today
Walter A Wehl parole agent for the state reform school at Pontiac arrived in the city yesterday to take Cleoma Ross back to that institution to serve out his term He and his prisoner will leave for Pontiac this morning Since Ross incarceration he has suffered from the effects of a recent debauch and yesterday a doctor treated him for an affection of the heart His wife called yesterday and remained loyal despite his escapades.
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Ross
Pontiac
Walter ‘A. Wehl
State ‘Reform School
Cleoma Ross
Big swarm of bees settles in North Ninth Street house
Yesterday morning Officer George Saalig noticed a large cloud of bees alighting at a house occupied by a colored family on North Ninth Street between Elm and Lind. The swarm filled the wall area, then vanished into two knots holes and entered the wall where they will likely be busy making honey for some time.
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George Saalig
North End
North Ninth Street
Elm and
Lind Streets
Kahoka Band to Visit Quincy During Overland Week
Kohoka Band from Kahoka Mo is planned to arrive in Quincy during Overland Week with a Kahoka band of twenty eight members. Overland dealers Tam mat of Lang Hammat Hall states owners from their territory will come to Quincy each day of Overland Week starting September 13 1918 bringing a welcome influx of visitors.
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Tammat
Lang, Hammat & Hall
Overland
Kahoka
Quincy
Quincey
Newstman Recommends Foley’s Honey and Tar Cure
R. R. Wentworth of the St James News praises Foley’s Honey and Tar in a spoken glow. He reports a severe cold that settled in his lungs improved immediately after using the medicine. The notice claims many mothers endorse it and that it provides relief for croup hay fever and asthma in children.
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The
St. James
Foley
Miller
Arthur Drug! Co
Apple Exhibition Hopes Spotlight by Handly Plan
James Handly urges support for an apple exposition tied to Quincy’s fall celebration. The plan, backed by the Mississippi Valley Apple Growers Association and Champ Clark, aims to attract visitors, benefit hospitals and orphan homes, and keep costs low by relying on prize donations and minimal setup. The article recalls past shows in Washington Park and Louisiana, Mo., and notes the need to align timing with harvests for corn and apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Handly
Chamber of Commerce
Illinois State Armory
Mississippi Valley “Apple Growers’ Association
Quincy
Washington Park
Burlington
Apple Growers Association
Commercial Club of
Louisiana
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Spain
Million Dollar Check Wows Detective Bumster
Detective Bumster awoke to a forged fortune when he found a Rockefeller signed check for a million dollars on his desk. He debated retirement but doubted the sum and searched for the forger, with no arrests by late night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumster
John D. Rockefeller
County Farm Program Opens With Banner Awards
Adams County Farm Improvement association meets to elect new officers and celebrate the Chamber of Commerce building. A flag banner presentation, soil survey briefing by F Washer, and an address on Farm Management by Prof. F W Handchin accompany a welcome by C F Perry. Camp Point praised for road work. County reports show labor totals and township progress.
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Adams County Farm Improvement Association
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Glee’club
C.F. Perry
J. E. Meatheringham
Camp
Point
Farm Improvement Association
Adams
F. Washer
University of Illinois
W.K. Abbott
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Camp Point
Boyer
Beverly
Clayton
McKee
Liberty
Melrose
Richfield
Empire Hippodrome Show Schedule For September
At the Empire Hippodrome the Christian theater marks matinee and night performances on September 22 and September 12 through 15 with Eternal City and Henpecked Henry listed for various days and showings. Comedies and dramas rotate in a late September program for audiences.
Eternal City spectacle to open at Hippodrome Monday
Italian carabinieri in a three day presentation of The Eternal City staged at the Hippodrome. The production obtained Rome authorities sanction and features Pauline Frederick as Donna Rema.
The Christian on Screen at Hippo Drome
A brief notice previews Hall Caine's The Christian adapted to film at the Hippo Drome today and Sunday. It follows Glory Quayle, a renowned English music hall singer, as John Storm abandons a monastery to be near her, exposing Lord Robert Ure's villainy and facing mass skepticism before Storm regains his sanity through Glory's selfless love.
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Hall Caine
Hippodrome
Glory Quayle
England
John Storm
Robert
Ure
Storm
Glory
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the best cough remedy for colds. It claims trusted use for the sender and family and notes pricing at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
Palmyra Fair Crowds Grow For Marion County Show
The Palmyra fair drew about 2,500 fans, the largest turnout since opening day. A big mule show and horse events drew substantial attention, with premiums awarded across categories including roadster mares, saddle horses, Jersey cattle, hogs, and dairy stock. Out-of-town interest came from visitors like Congressman Jas T. Lloyd, with exhibitors from Marion, Shelby, Monroe, and Hannibal counties winning multiple prizes.
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Palmyra
Hannibal
Jas. T. Lloyd
Shelbyville
W. A. Ringhart
Marion County
Arthur Keller
Hastings
John Baker
Shelby County
J. D. Buford
Paris
Tip McClintin
Monroe
City
J. T Harris
Henry Drescher
C. P. Lewis
J. T. Harris
Chapman
Buckman Bros
Buford
Kate’ Ray
Memorial Armory Dedication Promises Three Day Trade Week Event
A full three day program announced for the dedication of the Fifth Regiment armory in Quincy as part of Trade Week. Gov. E F Dunne and Adjutant General Dickson to speak. events include parades, concerts, auto flower parade, doll parade, public dances, and theater matinees with free admission. Merchants raise about 250 dollars. Chamber of Commerce hosts ladies and children entertainment with Victrola music.
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Fifth Regiment
Dunne
Dickson
Quincy
Quincy’ Gas, Electric and. Heating Company
Armory
E. F. Dunne
Merchants
A. O
Kerkett of
Minnesota
Quincy Business Men
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy's Pulse Falls From Porch Injures Ed Burlingame
Mrs. Ed Burlingame of 1006 Jersey street fell from the back porch Thursday afternoon, spraining an ankle and knee. She will be laid up for some time, authorities report.
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Ed Burlingame
Jersey Street
Clayton editor visits Quincy for weekend call
Editor J. L. Staker of the Clayton Enterprise paid a business visit to Quincy Friday. He plans a Denver assignment soon but will return in time for Clayton's big celebration scheduled for September 30 and October 1.
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Clayton
Quincy
J. L. Staker
The
Clayton Enterprise
Mizpah Class in M E Church resumes after vacation
Mizpah Bible class of Vermont Street M E met yesterday at Mrs J H Crafton 814 North Sixth and resumed its activities. 125 members with 80 present set one of the best attendances in class history. Officers include President Mrs I W Kessler and Secretary Miss Anna Bunting. An October election will choose new officers. A Pacific coast trip talk by Mrs Emma Kirtley followed the program and a children’s sequence of piano solos recitations and a cornet number delighted the group.
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Vermont
M. E
J. H. Crafton
North Sixth Street
I W. Kessler
W. O Powell
Anna Bunting
E.E. Orr
Louise Crafton
Riley Smith
Dorothy
Thomas
Winifred Potter
Forest Cooley
Gertrude
Don Calvin
Announce Winners at Highland Park Contest
Winners announced for the mind contest at Highland Park with first prize going to Mrs. Chas. Ellenbrecht and second prize to Elmer Eigafoose. The Fifth Regiment band will give a concert Sunday night under electric lights, likely the last park performance of the season. The Chamber of Commerce Glee Club plans two concerts September 23 and 24 at Highland, in connection with a large band orchestra concert.
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Highland Park
Chas. Ellenbrecht
North
Elmer Eigafoose
Fifth ‘Regiment
the Park
Highland
Chamber of Commerce Glee Club
Mr and Mrs Lawless of Sterling Visit City on Business
Mr and Mrs A M Lawless of Sterling were in the city on business yesterday. The pair were seen at several shops and met local merchants during their brief stay."}
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A.M. Lawless
Mr. Sterling
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Hermit DeGroodt
W. M. Gamble
Ray McNay
Mondon
Arthur D'Arcy
Kansas City
Louisiana, MO
Speaker Clark
County Farm
C. Ofcc
C. Ofc
Empire-Hippodrome
Palmyra Fair
Lloyd
Hannibal Circus
S. R
A. E. Glendenning
Poland
E. Guardhouse
Bevier
S. E. Bethard
S. E
Bethard
Shelbina
A. V. ‘Young
A. V. Young
Duroc Jersey
A. White, Jr
C. E Bethard
A. White
E. _Guardhouse
Kate Ray
Ij. T Harris
Gabe John
J. -D. Buford
Jenkins
Lewis, County
Frank Scott
Perry Cratte
Columbia
Short. Horne
W.R. Turner. Co . Bull
W. R. Turner
W. R. Turner & Son
W. R. Turner’ & Son
W. R. Turner &* Son
R. Turner
W. R.turner & Son
W. R. Turner & ‘Son
Carleys
Chas, Carley
Rev
LeGrand
Vermont Baptist Church
South Side
Ashmann
Eighth
Jefferson
Tansmann
Ohio
Southpark
MLE
Fifth Infantry
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