Todd Kirk Takes Charge of Quincy High Football Practice
Former Missouri and Illinois star Todd Kirk coached nineteen hopefuls at Twentieth and Maine street. Capt Dickson led eight holdovers, an eleven-man lineup formed, and players ran drills from left and right, with pass catching and tackling work. Kirk judged the session a success, as players praised his coaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri and
Ilinois
Quincy
Todd Kirk
Missouri
Illinois
Kirk
Arthur W. Carrott Dies of Paralysis
Arthur W. Carrott of Greenwich Connecticut died in Greenwich Sunday morning of infantile paralysis. He fell ill last Friday and word was received in Quincy Sunday morning. He was the nephew of M. F. Carrott and grandson of A. W. Green, president of the National Biscuit company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Carrott
M. F. Carrott
Browning Carrott
Greenwich
Conn
Quincy
A. W. Green
The
National Biscuit Company
Annual Pilgrimage Conducted Sunday at St Antonius Church
Under the Third Order of St. Francis Catholic church the annual pilgrimage was held at St. Antonius church on Sunday. The event opened with high mass at 9 o'clock sung by children of St. Antonius. Father Aurelius of St. Francis served as celebrant and Re. Father Remy gave a German sermon after the mass. Lunch followed at noon, served by the church women.
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Third Order
St. Francis Catholic Church
St. Antonius Church
Father Aurelius
St. Francis Church
Father Remy
Wolfe Not Unfortunate After All
State's Attorney Fred G. Wolfe failed to secure re nomination last Wednesday. He notes no state's attorney has won a second term since 1888 and takes consolation in matching that record. Also two notes: Ellington Electric increases capital stock from 25000 to 50000 dollars. W C Gibbs released on parole after pleading guilty to peace disturbance. Ralph Benner arrested on peace warrant. wife fears for her safety at 612 Cedar Street.
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W. C. Gibbs
Liberty
McCain
Run Into Curb-George Simmons Toledo Ill Incident
A Toledo Illinois report describes a collision where a driver and a party of four struck a curb causing damage and prompting a police response. No injuries are stated and no further names are given beyond the driver and the city.
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Curb
George Simmons
Toledo, Ill
Party of Four
Excursions and Meetings Highlight Sunday in Quincy
Sunday events in Quincy featured excursions to the city thwarted by a concert at Highland Park, a steamboat with ninety passengers, and about fifty on the Keokuk trips. Noon Roads meeting promoted bond issues, while Macauley Irwin heads to Wisconsin to study. Mission festival at Fowler heard German and English sermons, and Hotel Quincy grill room prepared for opening. Democrats reorganized, Republicans attend Peoria convention, and Quincy hosts tourists includinggroups from Keokuk and Monroe City with multiple dignitaries. Concordia league picnic ends with baseball and hatbox prizes for women and men.
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Highland Park
Dubuque
Hannibal
Keokuk
Concordia League
Quincy Branch
Concordia Mutual Benefit League
George Pipe
Minnie Stormer
Laura Hoffman
George VV
Llbracht
Will Hokamp
Herbert Hokamp
Local Briefs Highlight Travel and Visits Across Town
Mr and Mrs Carl Speckhart and Mr and Mrs George Spencer of Quincy depart for a trip to South Dakota. David Jones son of Mr and Mrs Grover Jones is recovering at home after being hit by a car at Twentieth and Broadway. Herman Stormer the Undertaker moved to 422 South Eighth. Mrs John F Thompson from Kansas City arrived for a visit. Several families report return trips from Springfield and other towns with roads described as well oiled. Miss Harriet Ives visits in the city. Mrs Elizabeth Moore returns from Detroit. Mrs William Rothgeb visits Galesburg after two weeks with the Reese family. Mrs George Burch visits Dayton and New York. Reena Urban leaves for Knox College in Galesburg. George Roth and H C Sprick return from Fontanelle Nebraska.
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Carl Speckhart
George Spencer
Quincy
South Dakota
Blue Ribbon
David Jones
Grover Jones
Hampshire Street
Twentieth
Broadway
Herman Stormer
South Eighth
John F. Thompson
Kansas City
Elizabeth Moore
Detroit
Herbert Moore
William Rothgeb
Billy
Galesburg
W. J. Reese
South Twenty-first Street
George Burch
Dayton
Ohio
Burch
New York
Reena Urban
Vermont Street
Knox College
George Roth
H. C. Sprick
Fontanelle
Neb
A Medicine of Merit Pulled From Ladies' Wares
An advertisement proclaims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as meritorious for women's ailments. It argues that decades of use prove its value as a genuine remedy, suggesting women nationwide recognize its benefits and continue purchasing.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Ady
Funerals and travels noted in local society page
Attending the funeral of Mrs. Sophia Sprick are friends and relatives. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Miller and daughter Edith of Cupe Illinois touring Missouri and Kansas. Navy veteran Leo E. Shoemaker awaits furlough after eight years service with two world tours and plans reenlistment. Other items: Thomas Parker and C. L. Blackwell visit Lima and Kansas City respectively. C W Gross visits Quin cy and postal foreman C H Gaishell returns from Michigan. Herbert Mathes resigns from Halbach Schroeder to join Gardner Governor works. starts Thursday.
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Sophia Sprick
W. A. Miller
Edith
Cupe
Ill
C. H. Adams
Sixteenth
Broadway
Missouri
Kansas
Leo E. Shoemaker
Nellie Shoemaker
Washington Street
United States Navy
Shoemaker
Thomas Parker
Lima
C. L. Blackwell
Midland Cafe
Kansas City
C. W. Gross
Palmyra
Quincy
C. H. Gaishell
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Ellington Electric Company
Buffington
Chesterfields
Smyrna
Xanthi
Samsom
Cavalla
North Tenth Street
Elm Street
iGardner Governor Works
J. Boyer
George A. Binkert
Macauley Irwin
Irwin Paper Company
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin University
Irwin Business Enterprises
Macomb
Evangelical Church
Fowler
A. Langhorst
H. J. Leemhuis
A. W. Fruechte
Walter Dickmann
Hotel
Polie Court Room
Wilson-Marshall Club
Charles Cottrell
J. O. Christie
T. J. Clark
E. N. Monroe
J. H. Best
Robert Schott
Walter W. Miller
R. B. Echols
Loraine
Ed Selby
Golden
Hez Henry
Camp Point
Adams County
Peoria
Charles E. Hughes
Newcomb Hotel
Monroe City
A. I. Thompson
Henry Willmerging
Oklahoma City
George R. Waverly
F. A. Willmerying
King
A. H. Ely
H. M. Tooley
Violet Webb
Ceswes National
Tess
Harvey G. Riggs
Mercantile Trust & Savings Bank
Ascravyast
Adams. S
H. Steckmann
U.S
U. S
U. S.S
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
St. Louis
Nenee
United States
Postal Savings
Ricker National Bank
Dolhris Cts
Ong OD
Cis
County of
Adams
J. H. F. J. Ricker
H. F. J. Ricker
H. Wehmeyer
Notary Public
Bernard Awerkamnpe
Jackson R. Pearce
Joseph J. Fischer
Dept
Resinol
Baltimore
Fiere
Stanley L. Krebs
Hippodrome ‘Theater
Quincy AD Club
Tures
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