Quincy council forms vigilance committee to fight profiteering
Under Mayor O Brien the Quincy city council created a three alderman vigilance committee with power to add members to investigate food profiteering hoarding short weights and measures and extortion in prices. The panel will cooperate with the state attorney and grand jury and may probe waste of fruits and vegetables and consider a city inspector of weights and measures. The meeting also discussed extending pavement on South Eighth street and financing via a special tax for the street system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
O'Brien
States Attorney
Grand Jury
Sam Hyatt
Vigilance Committee
Hyatt
South Eighth Street
Southpark
William Thsgerbaumer
Henry Bornman
Board of
Large excursion crowds fill river trips to Quincy
About 1,700 people rode the Sidney from Clarksville to Quincy on Monday arriving around 6 pm and leaving at 7 15 pm. A Sunday excursion to Louisiana Missouri carried 1,900 passengers, turning away 600 due to a 2,000 passenger limit with penalties up to 3000 dollars. Reports say unusually large river outings continued at the city wharf, while freight shipments were moved via the White Collar line wharf boat to save loading time. The Alabama’s return trip from St Louis included two tractor engines a hay press and an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Clarksville
Quincy
Louisiana
City Wharf House
Keokuk
White Collar Line
Pearce Not Proved In Bed Linen Theft Case
A. B. Pearce, a khaki uniformed man, was detained after leaving Franklin House with a suitcase. He was brought back from Palmyra to Quincy for questioning over missing bed linens, but no evidence followed his suitcases, and the case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Pearce
St. Joseph
Quincy
Palmyra
Franklin’ House
Pearce
Franklin House
Burlington Station
St. Joe
Lawrence Hendrickson
Sheriff's Office
Rennold
Aunity
Primary Election Certificates for 36th district
Primary certificates received from Secretary of State Louis Emmerson by County Clerk W J Smith list Republican candidates Perry C Ellis Quincy and William S Gray Coatsburg with vote for two and Democratic nominees Rolla Six Barry J H Hanly Quincy and John E Wall Quincy in the 36th senatorial district for the constitutional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Emmerson
W. J. Smith
Perry C. Ellis
Quincy
William S. Gray
Coatsburg
Rolla
Barry
J. H. Hanly
John E. Wall
Quincey
Tax plan funds street improvements and bonds approved
A city council approves a $500,000 bond plan and a six year 3 mill tax to raise over $200,000 for street improvements. A Good Roads Service Co proposal for 7 ft 450 lb lit markers was referred to counsel. Ordinances add sidewalks on several streets and a Lions Club picnic invitation was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Service Co
G. H. Porter
McNutt
Locust Street
Fifth Street
Finance Committee
State Street
Front
Third Streets
Spring Street
Seventeenth
Eighteenth
Sixth Street
Jefferson
Madison Streets
Lions Club
Matthew Dettle
Perry C. Ellis
Municipal League
Home Rule League
Chicago
Highland Park Amusement Week Opens with Band and Dances
Highland Park hosts a series of events this week with the Riasto Fans band performing for the Maccabees tonight and a $20 gold prize. A Wednesday dance follows, and Thursday features a benefit by the Carriage and Wagon Makers Benevolent Association and the Carpenters union for a long sick member. Large crowds are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Riasto
Carriage and Wagon Makers Benevolent Association
The
Carpenters’ Union
Ten men in raid face police court reformatory probes
Grace Watson refuses to stand trial in police court on disorderly conduct. Juanita Witt of Keokuk and four men arrested with them will be subpoenaed. Everett Witt, driver of party, tried to outrun Officer Akers after arrest at Twelfth and Maine, later fined for intoxication. Curley Ball fined after a free for all on Twelfth and Maine. J B Johnson fined for drunkenness. Paul M Ross fined for speeding by Officer Akers. William Fields faces assault to kill charge. case continued to August 21 with $5,000 bond. in default, jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Watson
Oak Street
Juanita Witt
Keokuk
Adams
Witt
Tenth
Maine Streets
Akers
Curley Ball
Twelfth
Maine
Monay
J. B. Johnson
Paul M. Ross
Jerry Akers
William Fields
Brockschmidt
Eugene Johnson
Meetings Planned Of Interest To Farmers In Adams Co
Adams County Farm Bureau executive committee announced two farmer meetings in Melrose on August 25 and Plainville on August 26. Speakers V Vannaman and Simonds of the U S Department of Agriculture will address farm problems. Demonstrations on sprays for San Jose scale set for August 18 at Gus Huseman’s orchard with W P Flint present. Livestock interests get a board meeting next Sunday evening at Farm Bureau rooms under L S Allison. Annual Farm Bureau picnic planned for September with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Plainville
Adams County Farm Bureau
V. Vannaman
Farm Bureau
Simonds
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Town Hall
San Jose
Gus Huseman
South Thirty-sixth Street
W. P. Flint
Adams County
Live Stock Shippers Association
Sauday
Gypsies Visit Quincy In Height Of Fashion
A trio of gypsy caravans pulled up at the Hampshire street police station in Quincy as officers questioned them about a Ford theft near Sutter. After hours of questioning with no results, the group was released and warned to leave town. Bert Higgins of Lima reported the caravan’s route into Quincy, describing a mobile party of women children and several men claiming Brazilian origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire Street
Quincy
We Pelice
Sutter
Chaddock Boys Camp Near Marcelline This Week
Fourteen boys from the Chaddock school for boys camp near Marcelline this week. They pitched their tent Monday morning and, under Major Otto Wiss supervision, expect to remain in camp until next week Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaddock School
Marcelline
Otto Wiss
Notice of proposed rate changes by Central Union Telephone Co
Central Union Telephone Company informs the public it filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Illinois schedules that will raise rates for all general telephone service classes in Quincy Adams County. A copy may be inspected at the Quincy office. For hearing details contact the Secretary of the Public Utilities Commission in Springfield Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Central Union Telephone Company
Stratt
Public Utilities Commission of Illinois
Quincy
of Adams
Aincy
Springfield
Llinois
Cardinals Sign To Play Quincy Gems September 24
Local Gems clinch a deal with St. Louis Cardinal manager to host the regular lineup in Quincy at League Park on September 24. Admission set at 50 cents plus 5 cents tax for general, 80 cents for grandstand, with $500 overall bring. Labor Day doubleheader with St. Louis Giants planned. next Sunday Gems host New London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Cardinals
Quincy
League Park
St. Louis
St. Louis Giants
Lenane
Gem
St. Louis Cardinal
Cardinals
Gems
New London Baseball Nine
Forest
Hannibal
Hogg
Fisher
Three Eye
Public Invited To Boy Scout Meeting
Public invitation to the Quincy Scout meeting follows the postponement of the Local Council gathering due to the absence of Will Heckenkamp Jr. The meeting aims to organize leading business men to run Quincy Boy Scout activities as troops expand. Greene, national scout commissioner, will attend, as will Lions and Rotary members backing the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Heckenkamp,Jr
Quincy Rotary Club
Quincy Boy Scouts
C. Hi. Greene
Quincy
Boy Scout Movement
Mr. Heckenkamp
Chamber of Commerce
Greene
Lions’ Club
the Lion
Rotary Club
Scout Movement
First Fines Meted For Road Violations
Trouble has brewed over a new road law banning driving past road barriers during improvements. On Monday the first arrest occurred as Mr. Koff of Kansas City and three drivers faced Justice Ben Heckle. Koff pleaded guilty to driving on the newly oiled road from Coatsburg after confusion and misdirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koff
Kansas City
Justice of the Peace
Ben Heckle
Coatsburg
Campers Quartet Go Back To Louisiana
Constable P. C. Edwards of Louisiana returned Monday with John Davis Clyde Curfman and Sadie and Nina Harris two young girls who came to Quincy with the men after a four days walking trip. The prisoners were arrested near South Park where they had established a temporary camp. The men may be charged with a violation of the Mannatt after they have had their preliminary trial in Louisiana. According to their story in The Whig Sunday the girls expected to marry Davis and Curtmann who were former soldiers some time in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. CC. Edwards
Louisiana
John Davis
Clyde Curfman
Sadie
Nina Harris
Quincy
South Park
Davis
Curtmann
Shopmen Expect 10 Go 10 Work Soon
Wabash shopmen, out on strike, may return to work as orders could arrive at any time. A Springfield meeting of striking shopmen and the union executive committee weighed the advisability of resuming duties. freight handlers at the Wabash resumed work but freight traffic remains tied up. Burlington men stay at work, with a looming walkout possible if instructed by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Springfield
Shopmen’s Union
Wilson
Quincy
Burlington
Emilschmidt
Chicago
Duker Reports Bright East Visit and Strong Fall Outlook
W T Duker returned Monday from a business trip mainly in New York where he studied market conditions and prepared for fall merchant challenges. He says business is excellent and prices hold steady, with women’s wear offering better value. Lydia Zelle and Clara Grimm extended fall buying in New York for the Duker firm as Duker noted a building boom in St Louis with 22 new residences costing over 12000 each. Travel nationwide remains heavy with crowded trains though air service shortages causes some inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Duker
New York
Duker
Lydia Zelle
Clara Grimm
Mr. Faker
St. Louis
Plan Drive For Band Stand Fund
Subscriptions for the new band stand in South Park will be collected Sunday afternoon by a fifty man committee at the Sunday concert. A $2,000 goal is set, with Boulevard and Park Association covering all but $2,000 of the fund. Ellis Brooks promises one of the year’s best concerts next Sunday. The executive committee includes C. F. A. Behrensmeyer chairman E. P. Lannan Will Ruff Arnold Scott and Chester Poling. Contributions may be sent to any committee member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Quincey
Quincy
Boulevard and Park Association
Ellis Brooks
C. F
Fields Gun Wielder Now Reposes In Jail
William Fields, the Negro who shot and seriously injured Eugene Johnson, was captured by Detectives Ryan and Harvey Sunday afternoon in the home of George Elkers near the Bluff Brewery. Fields admitted his motive lay in Johnson courting his ex wife. He surrendered after a chase. Johnson sustained two gunshot wounds and a leg fracture in the yard at Sixteenth and Vermont streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fields
Eugene Johnson
Ryan
Harvey
George Elkers
Bluff Brewery
Fields
Elkers Place
Johnson
Field
Sixteenth
Vermont
War Exhibitions At State Fairs Preview
War department displays will travel to Illinois and Missouri state fairs this year. Lieutenant R B Homer commands the Springfield exhibit August 14 to 23, while Major A J Eddy leads the Sedalia display through August 16. Army recruiters in Quincy invite service members to obtain Victory buttons and inquire about discharges at 126 North Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Ilinois
Anly
Quincy
North Fath Street
Marriage Licenses Cortez Haris and Vera Bowen Listed
Cortez Haris, 24, La Grange, Mo., and Vera Bowen, 18, La Granga are recorded for marriage licensing. Machinists engineers and weavers will secure good positions in The Whig Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortez Haris
la Grange
Vera Bowen
la Granga
No Relation To Captain Fields Denies Gunman Link
Captain W. W. Fields of the new Negro Guard organization, a North Eighth street storekeeper, states clearly that William Fields arrested for gun shooting Saturday night is not related. He emphasizes they share initials only, and he does not know the other man or want to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Fields
New Negro Guard Organization
North Eighth Street
William Fields
Johnson
Captain Fields
Fields
William
Wilbert
Fisherman Loses Sight Of Right Eye
William Florey of 432 State Street lost sight in his right eye Sunday afternoon after a leaden weight on a fishing line struck him in the face while he was removing a hook from a fish. The accident happened near the paper mills while he fished with his brother in law. he was taken to the hospital and is a worker in the QuinCy stove foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Florey
State Street
Mr. Florey
Florey
Quincy Stove Foundry
Deaths and Funerals for Albert Soper and Alice Dickhut
Albert Soper longtime resident of Soldiers and Sailors Home died of old age after a career as a circus clown. He served in Company E, 139th Illinois Infantry, and is survived by his sister Mrs J C Wylie of Denver. Burial will be in Quincy. Alice Dickhut funeral services were held at Kentucky M E Church with Rev David S Wahl officiating. Bearers included Harlan Petrie and others. Memorial attendance was large. Interment followed in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Soper
Quincy
New York City
139Th Illinois Infantry
J. C. Wylie
Denver
Colo
Alice Dickhut
Kentucky
Intruder Found Asleep In Dr Center's Home
Neighbors spied a light at 1671 Hampshire street. Officer Akers entered and found Donald Center asleep in an upstairs room. He had returned home without notifying locals. Burglars hit Pocras shoe shop at 608 Maine and Quincy Electric Supply Co. at 611 Maine. shoe shop register stolen 165 dollars, office cash register smashed and removed. Earl Wiegman delinquency petition filed by Probation Officer Nolan. Wiegman to appear in county court August 22. Adams county board of supervisors set September 9 for opening meeting and rules revision report. county attorney position to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. C. D. Center
Hampshire Street
Akers
Donald Center
Pocras
Maine Street
Quincy Electric Supply Co
William B. Wiegman
Earl Wiegman
Thomas Nolan
Judge Wolfe in Carthage for County Court in Orr’s Absence
Judge Fred Wolfe spent Monday in Carthage where he conducted county court in the absence of Judge Orr. Court session will be held in Quincy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Carthage
Fred Wolfe
Orr
Quincy
Death Doles Property to Daughter in Soldier Home Will
Property and war medals plus a Bible go to Idi c Wiley of Earlville New York as inventoried in the county court. Dell VLC Becker named executor after the will was filed this Monday in the Soldiers and Sailors Home case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lbert Soper
Idi c, Wiley
Earlville
N.Y
Dell Vlc
Becker
Discharge Covers Offered to Soldiers by War Camp Service
Soldiers sailors and marines may obtain khaki discharge covers by visiting War Camp Community Service at 232 North Fifth Street. The free covers protect discharge papers and are available to veterans and service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Camp Community Service
North Fifth Street
Special Licenses Issued For Trappers In County
County Clerk Tilly Smith reports to Raron FL Bradford Chief Ramee and the fish warden that a special trapper license is required and cannot be substituted for a hunting license amid many inquiries about the licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilly Smith
Raron FL Bradford
Ramee
Real Estate Transfers From Peters to Groan and Others
Lemuel P Peters and Minnie Peters transfer south lots 19 and 120 in original Clayton to Ed P Groan for 885 dollars. Arthur Nesta and others to Walter Gauch for lot 17 block 23 in Berman add to Quincy for 1400 dollars. Herman Hagen to William F Goebel and Catherine M Goebel lot 20 block 77 in Wood s add to Quincy for 10 dollars. Mary B Bull to Elizabeth G Parker parts of lots 48 49 30 in Nevjin s add to Quincy and lots 9 11 Bull s add. J R Laughlin to Franklin Baptist church trustees part section 33 Lima township for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel P. Peters
Minnie Peters
Ed P. Groan South
Clayton
Arthur Nesta Et al
Walter Gauch
Berman
Quincyq
Herman Hagen
William F. Goebel
Catherine M. Goebel
Wood
Quincy
Mary B. Bull
Elizabeth G. Parker
Nevjin
Bull
J. R. Laughlin
Franklin Baptist Church Trustees
Lima Township
Tragic car crash kills Rita Ruth as family rides
Five year old Rita Ruth Dickhoener died instantly when the car driven by Gustav Dickhoener turned turtle after an embankment plunge on South Twelfth street near Greenmount cemetery. Mrs Henry Dickhoener was seriously injured with rib fractures and brain concussion. four other children escaped major harm. An inquest classified the death as accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Ruth
Gustav Dickhoener
Henry Dickhoener
South Twelfth Street
Greenmount Cemetery
Quincy
Dickhoener
Melrose Township
Quincey
South Park
John A. Koch
Harold Sylvester
Freiburg
Genevieve
Martha Esther
Dorothy
Henry
Eugene
Dolores
J. J. Kansteiner
North Twenty-fourth — Street
Madison Street
John Karen
C. N. Waner
St. Mary's Hospital
Overturned Car Is Gardner Property
Ralph Gardner and LcRoy Grieser escaped serious injury Saturday night when Gardner’s car tipped on Thirty sixth and State streets avoiding what he believed was another vehicle but was in fact a red light placed on barricades. The top was removed and steering gear damaged. occupants crawled out unharmed aside from a left hand scratch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Gardner
LcRoy Grieser
Gardner
Wis
Young On
State Street
Whig
Weather summary for Illinois Missouri regions
Partly cloudy Tuesday and Wednesday with possible local showers in northern Illinois. Warmer by Wednesday in the west portion. Missouri generally fair with warmer conditions Tuesday and Wednesday in the east. Thunderstorms and showers possible in central areas with a risk of heavy rain. River forecast shows a very slow fall from Muscatine to Louisiana over the next 438 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Periiom
Risea
Tal
Muscatine
Louisiana
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Hyatt Ferrets
Abe Martin
Highland Park
Chaddock Boys
Quincy Gems
Speedy St. Louis Nine
Captain
Fred P. Taylor
Adams County Board of Supervisors
Rita Dickhoener
Towad
St. Paul
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