Quincy plans big fall celebration with civic parade
A large planning meeting at the Chamber of Commerce last night set October 12 to 14 as a three day city celebration. George Gabriel presided as executive committee chair and almost all committees attended. The parade on October 14 will include every civic and military group with about 4000 participants. The event features new parade plans, prizes, and two bands. Invitations were issued to civic, fraternal and educational organizations to join, with the goal of the largest, most impressive parade Quincy has seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
George
Gabriel
Ouincy
Uincy
George ‘Gabriel
C. M. Rosenheim
Joop
Aeek
C. Me ‘Rosenheim
Iten Biscuit Company
H. P F. J. Ricker
Can Sbe
Gen. . Hill
Col. Center
Koch
Churity
William Smith
Washington Park
Gen Hitt
Armory
Armory Commission
George D. Levi
George C. Roantree
T. Chester ‘Poling
Col. C. D. Center
W. A. Long
James P. Beatty
Date G. Kilburn
M. E. Fawcett
Floral Doll Parade set for October 14 in Quincy
Robert W Halbach reports progress on the floral doll parade to be held Thursday afternoon October 14. Participants must notify by September 30. Prizes of 10, 7.60, 5 and 2.50 to be awarded for best decorated doll carriage and doll. Parade features floral auto entries with 40, 30, 20 and 10 dollar prizes. Various committees report theater contracts and decorations plans. armory dedication and military ball planned. basket picnic moved to Arion park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W.halbach
Chamber of Commerce
James P. Beatty
Hill
Charles
C. Crooks
Quincy
George Co. Roantree
Frank
J.tenk
Ottis
Quincy” ‘Gas, ‘Electric and Heating Company
Transportation “Company
E. F. Bradford
Burlington
Wabash
Sale of children's hats at Davidson Millinery Co
Local sale advertised for today offering children's hats at Davidson Millinery Co. rest of the page notes a parade of community happenings including church visits, a few arrests for vagrancy, home moves, and fall dance season opening by the O'Farrell orchestra.
Easy Way to Get Rid of Itching
How to treat itching skin using Resinol ointment and soap. Bathe affected areas with warm water until crusts are removed and skin softens, then apply a thin layer of ointment and cover lightly. Repeat twice daily. relief often begins with the first treatment as skin clears. Send for more details to Department 5-R Resinol Baltimore MD.
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Resinol
Baltimore
Mrs Riddle Home After Train Crash Injuries
Mrs. Sarah Riddle of Thayer aged over eighty has returned home from Blessing hospital after a railroad track accident morning passenger train struck her. She survived severe arm injuries and other minor wounds due to remarkable vitality. Also reported is the death in Jacksonville hospital of former city resident Mrs. Frederick Kaiser widow of J H Kaiser, survived by son Henry of Jacksonville. Jefferson Frakes sues Alta Frakes for divorce alleging marriage in 1913 and separation in 1915 on charges of infidelity. they wed in Palmyra Missouri.
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Riddle
Sarah’ Riddle
Thayer
Blessing Hospital
Herman Stormer
Jacksonville
Fredéricke Kaiser
J. H. Kaiser
Henry
Hershaw Stormer Undertaking
Jefferson Frakes
Walter H. Coon
Alta Frakes
Palmyra
East Peterson
George Johnson
Ray Frakes
Julia
Miller
Kansas City
Joe
McClain
William. Hunsaker
Chicago
Curry
Armour. Thompson
Frank
Mensehdike
Quincy
Irene
Ansman
Aurora
Quincy Child Burns In Kitchen Accident
Adams County Democrat notes little Russell Curtis Baker, 14 months, suffered a painful scald when he toppled a tub of hot water in a Quincy area home. He and his mother visited Marcelline last week. doctors report the injuries are not serious though one arm is badly burned and minor burns on other parts. The father works in the Burlington depot mail room in Quincy.
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Adams
County
Little Russell Curtis Baker
Walton Baker
Quincy
Chris. Baker
Marcelline
Chris Baker
Burlington ‘Depot
Workmen From Chicago E engaged At Site Of Destroyed Tablet Factory
Workmen from Chicago are directing rapid rebuild of the destroyed tablet factory at Second and York streets. A modern brick, steel and cement building will replace the fire wreckage and should be enclosed before winter comes. The project aims to restore the once active Quindy industry with a tablet factory similar to the old operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.F. Dayton
Second
York Streets
Chicago
Quindy
Camp Point Woman Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Robert McHatton, 72, died at her son Walter McHatton’s Camp Point home at 6 am after a long illness and nervous breakdown. Born December 17, 1844 in Kentucky, she lived in Illinois and Camden before marrying Robert McHatton in Camden 53 years ago. Survived by husband, two daughters Irene Wallace and Nettie Cady, and four sons Amy, Winfield, Charles, and Walter. Acknowledge family at bedside. local notices list visiting relatives and friends.
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Camp Point
Robert McHatton
Walter McHatton
Kentucky
Illinois
Mt. Sterling
Camden
Tioga Mission Festival Success
Tioga Newfoundland September 24 Evan gelical mission feast drew a large crowd with strong attendance. An offering of 217 was collected. Speakers Rev W Fruethte from Quincy Rev E H Jagdstein from Warsaw and Rev G Brunn Sutter delivered messages. Music came from the church choir and the event inspired attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tioga
Evangelical Mission
W. Fruethte
Quincy
E. H. Jagdstein
Warsaw
G. Brunn. Sutter
Foley Cathartic Tablets Advertisement
An 19th century style advertisement promotes Foley Cathartic Tablets as a wholesome cleansing remedy for constipation and biliousness. It claims relief from headaches sour stomach and gas by taking at bedtime with next morning improvement and no unpleasant after effects. George Jenner of San Antonio invites readers to ask their druggist Miller Arthur Drug Co.
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George Jenner
Labor St
San Antonio
Texas
Foley
Foot and mouth disease spreads to Bardolph area
Macomb September 24 A new foot and mouth disease case found on the H B Smith farm one half mile north of Bardolph with 15 cattle. Immediate slaughter ordered. Nearby Brewbaker farm nearest prior outbreak. No new countywide cases. 25 inspectors remain. Quarantine halts church school and other meetings. schools stay open. Pastor G W Wright of the Baptist church faces canceled events and loss of an evangelist.
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la Salle
G. W. Wright
The
Baptist Church
Evangelist E L Frost In Action At Versailles Revival
In Versailles on September 24 Evangelist E L Frost preached at the Christian church revival campaign begun Thursday evening. J Frank Harrison sang as crowds gather for nightly services at 7 30 guiding strong attendance and a sign reading Its a Real Hot Revival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenady
Versailles
E. L. Frost
J. Frank Harrison
Christian Church
Watchful Waiting President Wil son’s Diplomacy at Border War
Brigadier General Hugh L. Scott meets Mexican leaders in El Paso Texas to urge an end to the war while General Villa holds talks with aides. A $15,000,000 Two Mile Bridge project is discussed. Universal’s cameraman risks death filming a 400 foot railroad span linking Long Island to New York at the San Diego Fair. Bluejackets and marines from battleships North Dakota and Minnesota land after passing through the canal. William J. Bryan visits the fair advocate peace and temperance. Preparedness for war shows Uncle Sam’s troops practicing at Virginia Beach. Family Theatre program today.
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Wilson
Hugh L. Scott
Brll
William J. Bryan
Peace
Temperance
Sam
Virgina Beach
Jilted lover kills woman then takes own life in Napa
Carl Lisher aged 28 killed Lillian Behrene at a dance in Napa shortly after midnight. He then died by suicide with the same revolver. The pair, both prominent in local society, were said to have been involved after she jilted him.
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Napa
Calif
Carl
Lisher
Lillian Behrene
Schermerhorn Pleads to Slavery Law Violation
Schermerhorn William Schermerhorn of Freeport Ith pleaded guilty in federal court in Council Bluffs Iowa to violating the Mani white slave law and was sentenced by Judge Wade to two years in Leavenworth prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schermerhorn
Council ‘Bluffs
Iowa
William Schermerhorn
Freeport
Ith
Wade
Leavenworth
Versailles Sentinel praised as bright weekly paper
Kenady notes Versailles Sentinel edited by W T Hendenberg and B F Bond as one of the best and most newsy papers in the region. He praises the editors as fine men whose work reflects them, mentioning Hendenberg as former Meredosia Budget owner and Bond as former postmaster at Versailles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenady
Versailles
Sentinel
W. T. Hendenberg
B. F. Bond
Hendenberg
Meredosia Budget
Bond
SUN SETS WHILE IT 18 YET BAY MEANS DIES AT 23
David Rolie Means of 2014 Vine Street died last night at 8 30 from laryngitis after six weeks of illness. He was 23, a Quincy resident seven years. Survived by wife Grace Luster, infant son Chester, parents Mr and Mrs Will Means, three brothers Oliver Quincy Earl Liberty Loren Kenneth, four sisters Mrs Adolph Montag Ursa Mrs Marshall Lylkes Beverly Miss May and Miss Ethel Quincy, and several aunts and uncles. He was a care maker at Hayton Pump Co.
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David Rolie’ Means
Vine Street
Quincy
Grace ‘Luster
Chester
Will Means
Oliver
Earl of Liberty
Loren
Kenneth
Ill
Adolph Montag
Ursa
Marshall Lylkes
Beverly
May
Ethel
Means
Hayton Pump Co
Jack Bessey Stock Company at Empire Hippodrome
At the Empire Hippodrome the Jack Bessey Stock Company presents shows from Sunday September 26 through Tuesday September 28 with "Help Wanted" and "A House of Mystery" and extending September 28 to October 2. A Sunday October 3 matinee and night feature "The Wizard of Wiseland" closes.
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Jack Bessey Stock Company
Jack Bessey Company
Golden Rule 10 Roll Call for Rebekahs Lodge Meeting
Golden Rule lodge Rebekahs announces its annual roll call of members for Oct 14 in F hall. Present members Quincy residents and travelers will be called. absent members send letters to be read. Ida Jacobs bansquet chair and Emma Wembcener entertainments chair oversee arrangements.
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Golden Rule Lodge
Ida” “Jacobs
Emma Wembcener
Takes Position at Galesburg Hotel by Quincy Clerk
George Schwendemann of the Hotel Quincy clerical staff leaves Sunday to join the Hotel Custer in Galesburg. He has been night clerk at the Quincy for a year and previously worked at the Newcomb hotel. He will take a late afternoon and night shift at the Galesburg hotel and is well known to state travelers.
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George Schwendemann
Quincy
Galesburg
Custer
Schotendemann
Newcomb
Schwendemann
Dr Kings New Discovery Advertises Cold Relief
A vintage ad urges using Dr Kings New Discovery to prevent cold progression into bronchial and lung illnesses. It touts effectiveness for all ages and recommends purchasing bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.09 dollars.
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LeGrand
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Adams County
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Elmer Selby
Heckenkamp, Jr
Joseph Freiburg
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Quincy Chill
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Tioga Mission
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Satan
Christian County
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the Sentinel
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Empire Hippodrome
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