Death of W. F. Warfield Led Quincy Charities Builder
W. F. Warfield died at 1600 Main street after a kidney illness. Born April 24, 1836, he was 79 and had lived in Quincy 49 years. He founded Warfield Grocery, led Thompson Taylor Spice, and controlled the spice firm for 14 years. A pioneer rail line developer, he helped bring Soldiers and Sailors Home, the Empire Theater, Newcomb Hotel, Blessing Hospital, and other charities. Survived by wife, two sons John of Chicago and Will of Sioux City Ia, two daughters Mrs Arthur Pfeiffer and Mrs Harry Ruffner, another daughter Mrs W H McMein died earlier.
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William Warfield
Maind Street
Yesterpoe
Mr. Warfield
Quincy
Warfield ’ Grocery., Company
Thompson Taylor Spice ‘Company
Warfield
Quincy Railway ‘Corporation
Empire Theater
Newcomb Hotel
Blessing Hospital
John
Chicago
Will
Sioux City
Arthur Pfeiffer
Harry Ruffner
Denver
Col
W. H. McMein
Jack Bessey Stock Co to Play at Enpire Hippodrome
The Jack Bessey Stock Company announces a one week engagement at the Enpire Hippodrome starting next Sunday with matinee and night showings. Sept 26 to Oct 2 features Help Wanted A House of Mystery The Wizard of Wiseland and more with top quality company. Prices remain unchanged.
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Jack Bessey Stock Company
Jack Bessey Company
Wizard “of Wiseland
Jack Bessey
Hippodrome
Bessey
Jack
Laut
the Bessey
Baldpate
Kilkenny to Feature Fiske OHara in New Drama
Irish singing comedian Fiske O Hara returns to town for the annual visit in a romantic drama Kilkenny by Augustus Pitou Sr. The play reportedly suits his persona, with a budget of new songs written for the role showcasing his tenor voice.
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Fiske O’hara
Kilkenny
Augustus Pitou
Dublin
Jack
O’hara
Washington prepares for unprecedented Grand Army encampment attendance
Crowds from all sections of the country head to Washington for the Grand Army encampment next week. The event marks the semi centennial of the restoration of peace among the states. The capital's attractions are expected to draw many thousands of visitors, boosting the turnout beyond previous records.
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Washington
Grand Army
Oregon M E Conference Opens in Roseburg
Oregon M E Conference convened in Roseburg today with Bishop R J Cooke presiding. Several hundred ministers and laymen attend. Addresses and teetures to be given by noted divines. Ministerial appointments announced near the close. Delegates to the next general conference and election of an editor for the Pacific Christian Advocate will be decided.
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Oregon
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cold Relief
An old time ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for stubborn colds and potential bronchial and lung ailments. It warns neglect can worsen conditions and urges readers to use the remedy, available in 50 cent and one dollar sizes, tested by all ages.
Emancipation Day Observed by Local Negroes Patriotic Meeting
A patriotic meeting honoring Emancipation Day was held last evening with local Black community members participating in activities and remarks reflecting on the day’s significance. Speakers highlighted freedom, civic progress, and communal solidarity.
Evening address on the Negro of Yesterday and Tomorrow
Attorney William Schlagenhaut spoke at a Quincy Loyal Legion Cooperative Educational meeting on the Negro’s past present and future. He traced slavery era life and prewar agitation, noted rapid progress over the last fifty years, urged self improvement and responsibility, and called on the audience to use influence for emancipation celebrations.
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Abraham Lincoln
Quincy
Loyal Legion Co- -opérative _Educational system
Y/ M.C.A
Fifth
Cherry Streets
William Schlagenhaut
Roberts
Lincoln ‘School
Schlagenhaut
Schlagenhaus
Worthy Appeal Seeks Old Clothing For Missions
A mission appeal urges readers to donate old clothing shoes bedding and rugs for needy Indians served by western missions. Fred Wolf Herman Jochem and Wm Weisenhorn list contact numbers to arrange pick up or forwarding of garments to aid the poor and sick.
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Anyon
Fred Wolf
Herman Jochem
Wm. Weisenhorn
Unusual Summer Ailments Prompt Kidney Pills Advice
Many complaints of headaches backaches rheumatism biliousness and fatigue are blamed on kidneys not functioning properly. Foley Kidney Pills are recommended to aid elimination restore sleep and improve strength as a tonic remedy from Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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Yiel
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Observances Planned for German Naval Victory Anniversary
Berlin reports preparations across the empire for the first anniversary of Germanys naval victory in the North Sea last year. A Kiel statue is planned to honor Captain Otto Weddigen as ceremonies unfold.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
Germany
Cresey
Hogue
North
Commanders of Submarine and Loss in Command
The submarine’s commander who sank the three British cruisers is not named in the prompt. The officer who later lost his life while in command of U-29 is also not specified here.
Feast of Tabernacles celebrated worldwide in New York
At sunset this evening the Jewish people begin the Feast of Tabernacles, one of the Hebrew calendar’s joyous festivals. The observance marks rejoicing after harvest, observed by reform and orthodox Jews with elaborate services and social greetings and gifts.
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Tabernacles
New York
Ersten
Texas Wonder claims kidney and bladder cure
The Texas Wonder medicine purports to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel and rheumatic backache. It claims to regulate bladder issues in children and offers mail ordering for $1.00 with testimonials from multiple states. Dr. H W Hall of St. Louis is listed as the maker and druggists are said to sell it.
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Texas
H.W. Hall
Olive Stract
St. Louis
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