St Marys School in the South End Highlights Local Heritage
The St Marys parochial school at Seventh and Adams streets in Quincy, founded in 1867 by Rev Theodore Bruenner and later led by Sisters of the Order of O Fallon, shows nine grades and a current enrollment of 225. A remarkable features include a Spanish style stone wall around the complex, housing Indian stone tools, a shrine under a stone arch, and a display of relics with Rev Zurbonsen noted as a keen collector of regional stones and artifacts.
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Quincy
St. Mary’s
Rey. Zurbocsen
Heavy rain floods Lewis County Missouri towns
A rare downpour struck Lewis county Friday night, soaking Monticello Ewing and Lewistown with over three inches of rain in places. Small creeks swelled into torrents washing out roads including a 15 by 20 foot washout two miles east of Lewistown on the O K line. Train service was delayed all day Saturday, with the first train crossing the washout at noon, about four hours late.
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Monticello
Lewis County
Ewing
Lewistown
O. K
Local Pick-Ups from Overland Celebration Week
Local notes report attorney W Emery returning from Monticello Missouri after two days on a lawsuit. Miss Bessie Nelson funeral delayed for Mrs McComb from Utah. Little Hildegarde Terwelp recovering from a broken leg. A marriage license issued to James Warner and Davie Hannah. Rev Theo Blanker to resign throat trouble. Treland's taxi first 25c fare to city limits. Local plans include Knight Metors talk by Hower at Chamber of Commerce hosted by Irwin Overland Co. and a Majestic range demo at Street Hardware Co.
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Bessie. Nelson
Hampshire
Ala
Wallace
Samuel
Camp Point
Chamber of Commerce
Moberly Monitor
James — Warner
Quincy
Iil
Davie Hannah
Hunteville
Quincey
Billy Stepker
Chestnut Street
Valparaiso University
Chicago
Valparaiso
Theo. Blanker
West Ely
Blanker
Treland
Twenty -Fourth Street
Jim Summers
Pat Peckermeyer
Doc Randal
Mr. Schumacher
L&j
Bert Harrison
Maple’ Street
HHL
Ivill
Knight
Metors
Irwin- Overland Company
Dr Bell Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy
Dr Bell’s Pine-Tar Honey touts pine honey qualities as a remedy for colds. It claims to reach the root of cold troubles, clear the throat, and relieve stuffed feelings, with noted effectiveness for children’s colds and avoiding complications when started early. Contains a 25e price reference.
Mystery note hints at river suicide from train platform
A note found in Moberly, Missouri, reportedly from W. S. Berryhill, May 10, 1:30 p.m., claims he jumped into the Mississippi River from a train platform near Quincy. Police doubt recovery possible, noting no town or exact platform is named and the note may be fake.
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Moberly
W. S
Berryhill
Quincy
Local firm wins three verdicts in Monticello case
Leach and Guinan of this city report three successive verdicts in their favor in a Missouri circuit court trial at Monticello. The matter concerned possession of a mercantile building in Lewistown leased to a Quincy firm held by Miles McNally and Jerome Pickard. The tenants won the latest two-day trial, with the jury out briefly, reversing earlier defeats and keeping the lease intact.
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Leach and Guinan
Monticello
Lewistown
Miles J. McNa
Tri
Bac
Hudson Owners Urged to Visit Local Repair Service
The Hudson Motor Company placed Mr T R Collins as a permanent repairman in the area to service Hudson cars and handle large cars of other makes. He is skilled in repairing and adjusting electric starters and lights, ensuring competence to remedy any trouble. Owners are invited to bring their cars for service with assurances of quality and specialty care.
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Hudson Motor
T. R. Collins
Hudson
Collins
Basco Community Field Meet Subscriptions Raise 560
Basco citizens and merchants contributed 560 to fund the annual field meet after rainouts on the 9th and 10th. The group plans automobiles and horse races plus other events, aiming to entertain about 7 000 attendees with a date to be announced within four to six weeks.
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Kenady
Basco
H. Hartman
E. C. Argast
George A. Clere
G. Plain
A. W. Boos
L. Ry Clark
Glenis Krauth
FP. McGinnis
He Clampitt
George Harrison
Clarence
Harris
C. H. Biggs
Aug. Kuhlman
William Kuhlman
J. V. Manuisser
D. E. Biges
George Russell
Sherman
Earls
W. Seaton
John Tieman
Fred Tieman
W. H. Jones
T. E. Smith
James Merriman
Scott Fry
Charles Anclet
G. H. Harrison
A. LeMaire
Arthur Stockton
William Rankin
Frank Krouth
W. B. Gerard
Larkin Scott
J.C. Cameron
Ben Ruhs
Frank. Lucie
John McGee
Fabius River Floods Ten Road Places
C B Whittaker reported the Fabius river over the road in ten spots between Taylor and West Quincy. Heavy rains have flooded Missouri lowlands and prompted warnings for auto drivers. The road from the river bridge to the ferry landing remains in fine condition.
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C. B. Whittaker
Taylor Road
West Quincy
Taylor
Missouri
Whittaker
Abbott
the ‘Chamber of ' Comimercs
Barn fires strike Quincy farms amid lightning and losses
A barn on Fred Schnellbecker’s farm near Riverside township burned after a midday thunderbolt. Loss valued around 3500, with feed, machinery, harness, and a buggy destroyed. no stock died. Insurance coverage unclear. A second bolt hit George Reineback’s Old Lawrence place near Payson Friday night, burning a barn with 13 tons of hay and farm gear. All livestock had been turned out, avoiding casualties.
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Fred Schnellbecker
Fred Speckhart
Riverside Township
Schnellbecker
Lawrence
Payson
George Reineback
Empire Hippodrome Week of Sept 12 24 Showings
At the Empire Hippodrome the Christian matinee and night showings run Sunday Sept 12 and Monday Sept 13 with The Eternal City to follow Sept 14 15 and 19 including matinees and nights. Sept 21 offers The Lady in Red and Sept 22 features Sari with Mizai Hajos.
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Henry
Sari
Mizai Hajos
Stupendous film drama The Christian at Hippodrome
The Christian shown this afternoon and evening in eight reels and five hundred scenes. It features Earle Williams and Edith Storey in leading roles, acclaimed as top favorites and accomplished artists. The picture is presented as a major success from the dramatic stage to cinema.
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Hippodrome
Earle Williams
Edith Storey
The Eternal City at Hippodrome in Quincy
The stupendous photo drama The Eternal City begins three days Monday at the Hippodrome. This remarkable production is possibly the most pretentious and spectacular film seen in Quincy. Pauline Frederick appears at her finest in a remarkable cast.
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the Eternal City
Hippodrome
Quincy
Pauline Frederick
Sari Has Been Booked at the Hippodrome September 22
The Hungarian operetta sensation Sari with Mizzi Hajos is booked for the Hippodrome on September 22. The show, produced by Henry W. Savage, known for The Merry Widow and The Prince of Pilsen, promises lavish scenery costumes and a top cast. Emmerich Kalman's music blends high operetta art with popular tunes and catchy songs, including inviting dances like the Whirlwind. Meanwhile Philadelphia advances a new rapid transit link, with the Broad Street subway seen as key to modern city travel, as Mayor Blankenburg breaks ground amid civic festivities.
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Sari
Mizzi
Hajos
Hippodrome
New York
Henry W. Savage
Emmerich. Kalman
Broad Street
Philadelphia
City Hall Plaza
Blankenburg
Archbishop Ireland Reaches His Seventy Seventh Birthday
ST PAUL Minn Sept 11 Archbishop Treland named in connection with the cardinalate today marks his 77th birthday. No public observance was held by his wish. Born in Burnchurch Kilkenny Ireland he came to the United States at age 1 and has lived in St Paul since age 15. He has served as priest 4 years bishop 39 years and archbishop 28 years.
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Ireland
ST. Paul, Minn
Treland
Burnchurch
Kilkenny
United States
St. Paul
Subway Project Starts in Philadelphia Ceremony Marks Step
Ceremonies today in Philadelphia began the process for a new subway line. Officials gathered as the project moved from planning to actual construction with formal rites and statements about its significance for the city.
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Subway
Philadelphia
Philadelphta
Pai
Cleveland to mark Perry victory site and fort memorial
Cleveland historical societies plan a ceremony to mark the anniversary of Perry's Lake Erie victory on September 10, 1813. The event includes plans to erect a memorial at the site of Old Fort Huntington along the lakefront to honor the war defense.
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Old Fort
Cleveland
Patriotic
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Daniel Frohman
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