Royal Oil and Gas absorbs Gem City, expands drilling
Royal Oil and Gas company absorbs Gem City in a move to extend operations in the Plymouth Colmar area. The firm, capitalized at 25000, holds three leases including Aleshire 160 acres Welshan 90 acres and 1500 acres near Fandon four miles northeast of the Plymouth Colmar pool. Drilling crews will work all leases with Pratt Deems of Casey shipping rigs to Fandon field for immediate work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth- Colmar
Royal Oil Arid’ Gas Company
James Buffington
Gem. City. Company
W. J. Ruff
D. Leo O'Donnell
G. A. Urban
Royal Company
Aleshire
Fandon
Plymouth-Colmar
Jladiace
Pratt’ & Deems Company of
Casey
Weds Miss Verna Peters in Quincy Theft Report
The Mt Sterling Mail reports theft involving L A Zumsteg a foreman at Michelman Steel Construction Co of Quincy. Miss Verna Peters departed Mt Sterling and the ceremony occurred today in Quincy with Zumsteg linked to the alleged stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
the Mail
Verna
Peters
Quincy
L. A. Zumsteg
Michelman, ‘Steel Construction Co
Zumsteg
Colmar oil field trip for Urban and partners
Quincy's Pulse reports G A Urban W W Ruff and W T Duker depart by Urban's car for the Colmar Plymouth oil field where they hold extensive holdings. Also noted are a partition suit in circuit court Rose Vonholt vs Spiegel about land in Concord township. Mendon leads in corn, local PTAs meet, Govert Bridge work in Ellington, first chimney fire of season, and a divorce cruelty filing by Flossie Bell against William A Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Urban
Ww.j Ruff
W. T. Duker
Mr. Urban
Colmar
Plymouth
J. L. Adair
Circuit Court
Rose Vonholt
Henry Spiegel
Concord Township
Sloan's Liniment for Rheumatism Claims Relief
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to relieve rheumatism and neuralgia by improving blood flow. It promises renewed warmth and pain relief for men and women, urging readers to keep a bottle at home. Sizes include 25c, 50c, and $1.00, with the larger bottle offered as six times the 25c size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Liberty Couple Married Yesterday in Liberty
In Liberty Illinois at 8 pm Rev Stutsman Dunkard minister joined Morris Graff and Alma Clary in matrimony at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs John Clary The couple both residents of Liberty are described as popular young people and will reside in Liberty with friends offering best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris’ Graff
Alma Clary
Liberty
John Clary
Stutsman
Dunkard
Morris Graff
June to September take lead in marriage licenses
June and September see a surge in marriage licenses issued by County Clerk Billy Smith. A busy day yesterday yielded eight licenses and officials expect a record month with many more marriages to come. Names include Henry W Phillips and Emma C Winger of Liberty, George Robert Eales of Kirder Hook, Lulu Hinch of New Canton, and others from Quincy Fowler and Clayton areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Smith
X J. Bonney
North Sixth Street
George Robert Eales
Orng
Mies
Justice Heckle
North - Sixth
Henry W. Phillips
Emma C. Winger
Liberty
Henry W. Schmidt
Elizabeth H. Begemann
Legal
Quincy
Kirderhook
Lulu Hinch
New Canton
Raymond C. Hughes
Myrtle
Secrest
Loraine
Frank . Cooper
Mary
Wiley
Fowler
Charles E. Anderson
Elizabeth Eger
Nelsonville
Camp Point
Menie E. Zeiger
Clayton
Carrie FE. Schug
Timewell
Henry
Phillips
Emma. Winger
Both
of Liberty
Lectures by Dr W W Lauder At St Mary's Academy
Dr W W Lauder arrives in Quincy and begins a year long pan art lecture course at St Marys academy. Lectures start 10 am with foundations in music and arts, 2:30 pm sessions, and 7:45 pm classes daily. Attendance open to General Aesthetic Circle members and others by arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Waugh Lauder
Quincy
St. Mary's Academy
Academy
Lauder
America
Europe
Prosecutions Threatened If Graders Used After September 1
County Highway Superintendent Boyer is ordered to enforce a rule barring road grading after September 1 to allow dirt to settle before freezing weather. State highway officials argue late grading would leave highways in poor condition all winter. The state office claims thorough testing supports the ban, though dragging to smooth surfaces remains allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
State. Office
Local picks and notices mix county tour and town events
County Superintendent J H Steiner tours the county visiting schools and plans to see all. Mail boxes in the city are being painted green and government property receives upkeep. A 4 p m baked ham lunch at Blue Ribbon Buffet, 514 Hampshire. Revs Bingaman and Reed return from Palmyra Mo where they viewed a revival. Chestnuts at Urban saloon displayed, six from Ursa area. 10 new upright pianos for rent promoted by Read Giles Bros. Anna Cranston leaves for Augusta Kan for a visit. Ju Best files county court receipts and disbursements in estates of Riddle, Schmitt, and Marshall. Bond filed for Hibbard executors. Tutner Memorial church annual meeting set for first Wednesday evening in October. C B Baguley of Chicago becomes prescription clerk at Hermann drug store after fifteen years with Halsey Bros. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. ‘Steiner
Hampshire
W. Bingaman
Oliver Reed
Palmyra
G. A. Urban
George Thompson
Th Ursa
Giles Bros
Anna Cranston
Augusta
Kan
Best
Charles ¢. Riddle
George Schmitt
Christine Schmitt
C. E
William Bowers
George Marshall
Julia A. Hibbard
Story
Nathaniel Hibbard
Tutner Memorial Church
Civic Parade Set for Wednesday October 13
The merchants fall celebration schedules a civic parade for the afternoon of October 13 to accommodate U S Senator J H Lewis. Lewis will review the marchers after delivering a patriotic address near a park boulder marking the Lincoln Douglas debate. Gen Henry R Hill leads parade planning with city officials, police and fire departments present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
J.H. Lewis
Lewis
Sen
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Washington Park
Henry R. Hill
Dibelka
James B. Dibelka
Springfield
Fifth Armory
Jersey Street
Gov. Dunne
Dickson
R. J. Shand
Adjutant General’s Office
Standards for Classifying State Standard Schools
Points used to standardize graded schools include physical plant and equipment such as seating ventilation light desks walls floors water supply toilets grounds buildings library maps and globe. Teaching force and organization cover supervision discipline qualification courses of study examinations salaries janitors teachers meetings and board duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincaltenbstt
New York Man Recommends Foley’s Honey and Tar
A St. James Missouri correspondent reports personal relief from a severe lung cold after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims the remedy straightened him quickly and asserts many mothers report its effectiveness for children with croup hay fever and asthma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. R. R. Wentworth
the. St. James
Foley
Miller
Arthur
New Books at Quincy Public Library List
A Quincy Public Library notice lists newly available titles across many subjects. It includes Allen Camp Guide to the National Parks of America, Cyclopedia of Applied Electricity Volumes, Andreief Anathema, Batchelder time saving system, Bennett American women in Civic work, Williams Modern warfare, Macomber Jewel city, Portér Michael O Halloran, and other works on architecture, literature, science, and arts. The long catalog enumerates numerous authors and topics from education to culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Public Library
Allen Camp
National Parks of America
American Technical Society
Cyclopedia of
Andreieff
Barry
Panama-Pacific
Batchelder
Ballou
Bennett
Benson
Bliss
Boon
Brooks
Bacilla Blue Book
Damrisch
DeVinne
Scott
Magda
Taft
Treitschke
Frederick, the Great
Frederick the Great
Twéedie
Vincent
Williams
Willsie—Still
Jim
Worth
Ash
America
Ash—Amion
Ash—A.shtedtel
Ash—Yugend
Berachel
B. T. Herzl
Hermalin
Die Gothau
Dig Hevnath
Rosenfeld
Heinrich Heine
Zangwill
Uriel Accosta
de Vinne
Ervine
Alice
Fitch
Fraser
Gardner
Harper
Harrington and Frankenberg
Hermann
Pinero Ibsen
D’aminnzio
Hervien
Labryinth
Kallmeyer
Garden
Grief Session of Police Court Brief and Fines
Yesterday's police court session was brief with no major cases. Rear don C A Green was fined five dollars and costs for vagrancy mooching on the street. Fred Parkham was fined ten dollars and costs for peace disturbance after slashing Frank Bunnelle with a razor. Jose Campbell and J D Plough were fined two dollars and costs for intoxication. Elmert Roberts was discharged for lack of evidence after a vagrancy charge for stealing a postcapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon
C. A.green
Fred Parkham
Frank Bunnelle
Jose Campbell
J. D. Plough
Elmert Roberts
Residents and visitors visit city shores. varied civic notices
Mr and Mrs Cub Nichols of near Slater Missouri arrive for a visit with relatives, staying with Mrs Anna Lafler on Vermont Street. George H Mester of Steffenville Missouri also visits, hosted by Mrs Walter on Madison Street. The McAvis prepare a new membership drive with a banquet on October 15 for those renewing by October 1. Edith Minter leaves for St Louis for a week, Trades Assembly to meet Friday at the Labor temple. Miss Mathilda Hibbeler returns home to Washington Missouri after two weeks with Miss Florence Wiskitchen. Pail Youngblood of Minneapolis pays a visit on his way north from St Louis, a former city resident. Funeral services for Mrs Mary Weiss held at her home and Salem Church. Mrs Meise hosted Mrs Walz of Chicago. light refreshments. Mrs Dave King conveyed to Blessing hospital for operation. Detective Fred Scharnhorst recovering from recent surgery. expected home soon. Ed Dietz returns from St Louis to oversee wheel duties on steamer Keokuk after City of Parkersburg voyage with the Rice and Dove water circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Nichols
Slater, Mo
John Wessels
York ‘Street
Dennis. Kiely
Chicago
Edith:Minter
St. Loui
Trades Assembly
Labor Temple
Mathilda Hibbeler
Washington
Florence
Pail Youngblood
payson-Smith Lumber Company
Minnneapolis
St. Louis
Dick Bros Brewery
Mary Weiss
Salem
State
Ladies’ Aid’ “Society
Woodland Cemetery
Meise
State. Street
Cliff Dwellers of Y M A Hold Meeting
The Cliff Dwellers at the Y M A gathered for a social evening with 25 members present. A program featured music and an after dinner business segment outlined plans for winter social work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. Me. A
Royal Oil and Gas Buys 90 Acre Welchan Lease
Royal Oil and Gas Co of this city has purchased the Welchan lease between Plymouth and Colmar in a deal closed yesterday. The 90 acre lease already has two wells, including a producer capable of 15 barrels daily on No 1. No 2 yields oil but in insufficient quantity for work, and No 3 will be started today near No 1. The company will also start No 1 on the Aleshire lease, aligned with the oil pool, promising results beyond doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal’ Oil and Gas Co
Gem City
Oil: Co
Welchan
Plymouth
Colmar
Royal Company
Orpheum presents Billy’s Santa Claus and top acts
The Orpheum opens Thursday matinee with J. Lewis & Co in Billy's Santa Claus a novelty playlet starring the world's youngest comedian Mas ter J. Cy Lewis. Victoria Four real comedy quartet sings with strong harmony. The Four Rianos perform A September Morn in Africa with jungle animals. Bertie Fowler offers character monologue and Kenney & LaFrance sing and dance in a big comedy show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
J. Lewis & Co
Billy
Santa Claus
J. Cy ‘Lewis
Victoria Four
Rianos
Africa
Jungles
Bertie Fowler
Kenney
la’ France
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promises Quick Poisons Remedy
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a laxative to release accumulated poisons from the body. It claims symptoms like dizziness spots before the eyes and a miserable feeling signal the need for the product and promises relief by morning for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Houdini and Hoeffler recall early show days in Orpheum tale
A Minneapolis Dispatch piece recounts Houdini and Jack Hoeffler in northern visits, noting Houdini’s rise from five cents to fortune and Hoeffler’s theater empire. Houdini reflects on family, travel, and his limits as a performer while downplaying superhuman feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hoeffler
Orpheum
Minneapolis
Hammerstein's
New York
Houdini
Jack Hoeeffler
Quincy
Tih
Appleton
Wié
Mr. Hoeffler
Barry
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MT. Sterling
Mendon
Parent-Teachers” Association of
Madison
Govert
Hummert & Menke
Ellington Township
Fifth
Kentucky
Walter. H. Coon
Flossie Bell
Willliam A. Bell
Canton
Turner
St. Mary’s
W. W. Lauder
C. B. Baguley
Hermann Drug Store
Baguley
Halsey Bros. Co
Sen. Lewis
Dibslka
Blair
Vision of Empire
Pemberton
Polke
Portér
Michael O'Halloran
Ed Dietz
Parkersburg
Keokuk
Capt
Goldberg
Royal OL & Gas
Welchan Lease
Plymouth-Colmar Field
Company
Big Oi
Harry Houdini
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