Krug Goes to Court. Requests Lawyer for Murder Case
Walter Krug’s preliminary hearing for the murder of his sister-in-law Mrs Oscar Krug was continued to Saturday August 30 to allow him time to secure legal counsel. He was remanded to county jail and officials anticipate a trial, with potential insanity questions to be addressed. relatives fear for safety amid a contested conservatorship and estate arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Krug
Oscar Krug
Adair
Frank J. Penick
Oscar
Ryan
Arthur FR. Roy
Tehren
States Attorney
Chester
Roy TD. Johnson
Krug
Walter
Johnson
Penick
Amelia Bush
Johnson Wer
Otekinl
W C U Picnic at Highland Draws Big Crowd
Between 1200 and 1400 people attended the Western Catholic Union picnic at Highland Park in Quincy. The fourteenth annual event featured athletic contests, games, dancing, band music, rides, a shooting gallery, and races with prizes awarded to both ladies and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Western Catholic Union
Quincy
Canal of
Venice
Rialto Orchestra
Shell
George Herold
Joe Helhake
Charles Kaltenbach
Rose Niehaus
Tom Connell
Update on shooting victim's condition after Monday night
The wounded man remained resting Wednesday night with no major change in condition though recovery odds looked brighter. The bullet stays lodged in the neck spine, but several blood clots were removed and paralysis at the high waist level may improve if the wound heals.
Boy Delivers Drugs Bicycle Wrecked by Car
Edward Montague a Brown and Mars Drugstore delivery boy from 116 Locust Street escaped injury when his bicycle was struck from the rear by an Overland automobile bearing license 105463 while traveling north on Sixth between Maine and Hampshire. The bike was smashed beyond repair and the driver cited police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Hampshire Street
Edward Montague
Locust Street
Brown and Mars Drugstore
Montague
No Meeting Of C Of C Directors Is Called
President M Edward Fawcett of the Chamber of Commerce has not yet tackled routine matters after returning from vacation. With several directors out of the city he has not scheduled a meeting to address the resignation of secretary Truman Pierson and other accumulated business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Edward Fawcett
Chamber of Commerce
Truman Pierson
Galesburg Fliers At Mendon Picnic Today
Two Galesburg fliers, Lee Wright and Carl Oben, will exhibit flight at the Mendon home coming celebration this afternoon. Both served in aviation during the war and recently acquired a Curtiss plane. They reached Macomb for the afternoon and plan a visit with relatives in and near Augusta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Lee Wright
Carl Oben
Mendon
Macomb
Augusta
Grubb bridge approach survey may remove 1200 yards
Quincy authorities report L L Boyer surveying the Grubb college bridge approach as prep for the hill prade with 1200 yards of dirt to be removed at 50 cents per yard. Police officers take vacations and assignments shift as several staff members are out sick or on leave. The steamboat J S carried excursion crowds from Quincy with a brief afternoon trip and a night voyage ending before the rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hill
L. L. Boyer
Grubb College Bridge
Grubb College Creek
Otto Muegee
John Maas
Police Department
Pat Keefe
Henry Maas
Ea Edwards
Fd Schulte
Madwards Or Muegge
Hope
Schulte
John ‘Maas
Quincy
Construction Begins On Tug Columbia hull
Along the river front the new hull for the tug boat Columbia is to be placed in the water today and within two weeks the boat is expected to be running. The engine will be installed next week. The Columbia sank halfway when rammed by the steamer Kinser in the bay. she was raised and her engine saved, but a new hull was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Kinser
Quincy Day Planned at Carthage Fair
Dr E M Robbins president of Hancock County Fair Association toured Quincy to urge local turnout for the Carthage fair next week. Thursday is Quincy Day, with many locals expected to attend. Wednesday features Sells and Forepaugh circus and a wild west show. The fairgrounds offer 2200 amphitheater seats and ample water, and Robbins along with secretary E C Cox oversee the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Robbins
Carthage
Hancock County Fair Association
The
Fair Association
Robbins
Quincy
Dr. Robbins
Hancock County
Civic Improvement Opposes City Markers Plan
Civic Improvement association condemned city permission for Good Roads Service to place advertising markers on streets. Members called markers street obstructions and urged the city council to withhold a franchise. The street obstruction committee served another notice to William Waller to keep pavements clear. A special committee will work with the law and order league to remove a clock on North Fifth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Roads Service Company
Civic Improvement Association
Newcomb
Eity Council
William Waller
North Third Street
Law and Order League
North Fifth Street
S. O. Will Build a New Service Station
Standard Oil plans a modern service station costing 8000 to 10000 dollars at the northwest corner of Eighth and Kentucky streets. A. L. Martin said on Wednesday that Ellen Carville’s property will be bought, the existing building torn down, and a drive-in station erected. Work starts after paperwork within a week or ten days. the company already operates three stations in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Eighth
Kentucky Streets
A. L. Martin
Ellen Carville
Quincy
Robert Overstreet Brought Before Court on Abandonment Charge
Robert Overstreet appeared before County Judge Fred Wolfs on Wednesday afternoon charged with wife abandonment. The case was continued to next Monday. He had faced the same charge over a year ago, was ordered to support his wife, and placed on probation for one year. He made regular payments during probation but stopped after year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Overstreet
Fred Wolfs
Overstreet
Ife
Personal notices from local residents and travels
Mrs C B Hoar returns from visit to U G House family near Barry Illinois. Mrs Samuel Jack returns from Peoria nursing sister Mrs William Brown. Miss Letha Butler resumes teaching at Quincy College of Music in September. Mrs James Gardner home from Adams visiting sister Mrs James Elliott Jr. Paul Arrowsmith takes job with bridge construction company in Pawnee Oklahoma. T E Musselman and Chester Poling receive tennis tournament cups from Decatur. Warren Curtis returns from University of Wisconsin summer course in Madison. Charles M Gill returns from vacation trip through Michigan and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Hoar
South Twelfth Street
Michigan
Wisconsin
Licenses to Wed in Camp Point and Chicago
Licenses granted for marriages between Clarence W. Taylor and Rudy Irene Wheeler of Camp Point with consent of fathers, Harry Leroy Ferguson and Hannah M A Hoener, both of legal age in Chicago and Quincy. Also Charles R. Wilkey of Columbus and Lydia Brakensick of Camp Point obtaining licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Taylor
Camp Point
Rudy Irene Wheeler
Harry Leroy Ferguson
Legal
Chicago
Hannah M. A. Hoener
Quincy
Charles R. Wilkey
Columbus
Lydia Brakensick
Waitresses Consider Walkout Amid Long Hours
Rumors of a waitress strike in Quincy restaurants circulate as circus crowds approach. Some workers say they will leave. others stay. Key complaints center on long hours from nine to eleven hours, with pay around seven dollars weekly plus board, and occasional eight dollar weekly demands for better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Five Wives Seek Divorce Filings At Circuit Court
Five divorce suits filed in the circuit court over the past two weeks show wives seeking dissolution of marriages. Alice Cole accuses William T. Cole of adultery with Vera Morgan of Quincy and seeks alimony, case set for September term. Georgianna Wilckeling says William Wilckeling deserted her in 1917, married 1916, and they separated. not clear on terms. Cora Adeline Shepard accuses James A. Shepard of habitual drunkenness and seeks restoration of her maiden name. Elizabeth K Schermerhorn claims Clifford T Schermerhorn’s cruelty and asks to resume Murphy as her name. Maud Laughlin sues Claude Laughlin for extreme cruelty. she carries former husband’s name Ward and two children. he is reportedly in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Alice Cole
William T. Cole
Vera Morgan
Quincy
Morris
Georgianna Wilckeling
William Wilckeling
Detroit
Mich
James A. Shepard
Cora Adeline Shepard
Cora Adeline Martin
Elizabeth K. Schermerhorn
Clifford T. Schermerhorn
Elizabeth Katherine Murphy
Claude Laughlin
Maud Laughlin
Maud Ward
Mr. Laughlin
Kansas City
Lions Hear Of Coming Salvation Army Drive
At the Lions club weekly meeting Dr. C. T. Wheeler spoke for the Salvation Army. The Illinois campaign begins September 22 with a state quota of twenty two thousand dollars for Adams county. Committees will be appointed and plans laid to boost the drive, with Lions asked to support social aid efforts. The club postponed concrete steps to a later meeting. A. M. Martin and F. W. Heckenkamp of the Rotary club attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Quincey
C. T. Wheeler
Salvation Army
Illinois Salvation Army
Adams County
Lions
A. M. Martin
F. W. Heckenkamp
Rotary Club
Lion Club
Headquarters Company Heads to Camp Lincoln for Target Practice
Headquarters Company from Illinois Reserve militia will depart Saturday at 4 30 AM on the Wabash line for a three day target shooting course at Camp Lincoln. This marks the second time this year the unit has trained under a regular army officer with ranges of 300 400 and 500 yards. Instruction covers slow and rapid firing. The company plans to return to Quincy by Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Reserve Militia
Wabash Line
Camp Lincoln
Illinois
Amny
Quincy
Instructions For Enlistment Of Men
Instructions regarding enlisting in the army of honorably discharged army reserve men have been received at the local army recruiting station. Any honorable discharged army or navy reservist who wishes to enter either branch may do so. Complete details of the procedure may be obtained at the local army recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Candidates Speak at Clayton Picnic
Unusual interest surrounds the Old Settlers picnic in Clayton on Friday August 22 Adams and Brown counties. Speakers include Hon Bur nett M Chiperfield and Hon W B McKinley prominent Republican senatorial nominees. McKinley a Champaign banker Chiperfield an attorney from Canton recently returned from overseas service in the judge advocate general department. Other features planned and attendance expected to exceed prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Brown
Clayton
Burnett M. Chiperfield
W. B. McKinley
McKinley
Champaign
Chiperfield
Canton
Judge Advocate-General
Department of the Expeditionary Forces
Deaths and Funerals of Arthur B Niemeyer
Mr and Mrs A J Niemeyer brought home the body of their son Arthur B who died in Norton Kansas after a short illness while visiting the west He had attempted to enlist but was found underweight by the draft board He later trained as a mechanic in the ninth battalion 20th engineers and went to France in 1918 He died after arriving home two weeks ago Funeral services are at 4 pm from 2538 Vermont Street with burial in Greenmount cemetery A military funeral will be held with Company E in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Niemeyer
Arthur B
Norton
Kaw
Apprenticus
Niemeyer
Washington
20Th Engineers
France
Vermont Street
Greenmount Cemetery
Young Niemeyer
Company E
McVay dies after two months illness at 72 in Barry
T J McVay 72 real estate and cattle dealer of Barry Adams county died at his home after a two month illness heart trouble. Born Quincy December 15 1847 he married Matilda Pape in 1867 she died 1875 four children Ada Ida P J and another infant died. Surviving grandchildren five. Funeral in Barry M E church with Rev B F Nelson officiating burial at Park Mount with Payson Masonic lodge to conduct services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McVay
Barry, II
Mr. McVay
Barry
Adams County
Princeton
Ill
Masonic Lodge
Payson
B. F. Nelson
Park Mount Cemetery
Payson Masonic Lodge
Funeral for Mrs Martha Thenhaus Held at Local Residence
The funeral for Mrs Martha Then haus was conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family home at 1025 South Ninth Street and at 2:30 from St Peters Evangelical church with Rev Reiger officiating and the St Peters quartet singing. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery with bearers Edward Bexton John Lepper George Bickenmeier Charles Meyer William Rasche and Edward Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Thenhaus
South Ninth Stret
St. Peter's Evangelical Church
Reiger
St. Peters Quartet
Woodland Cemetery
Edward Bexton
John Lepper
George Bickenmeier
Charles Meyer
William Rasche
Edward Hoffman
Walter Smith Dies After Illness. Quincy Native Longtime Salt Lake City Resident
Walter Smith son of Mr and Mrs H Z Smith died after an illness of 15 months in Salt Lake City where he lived since leaving Quincy. Born in Stillwell he spent most of his youth in Quincy and graduated from Quin cy High School. He later studied at Gem City Business College and worked on the steamer Sidney before moving to Salt Lake City where he was purchasing agent for United States Smelter and Mining company. He married Jean Clayton in 1912, survives with two daughters Jean Alice and Kathryn, his parents five brothers and two sisters. Funeral planned in Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
H. Z. Smith
Salt Lake City
Mr. Smith
Stillwell
City
Quincy High School
Gem City Business College
Sidney
United States Smelter and Mining Company
Masonic Fraternity
Quincey
Jean Clayton
Jean Alice
Kathryn
Hl. Z. Smith
This City
Ons
Fred
Garnett
Quincy
Charles
Bellingham
Wash
Ralph
Bingham
Utah
John Starck
Floyd Greene
Infant John William Schaller Dies at Nine Months
John William Schaller infant son of Mr and Mrs William Schaller of 4387 North Eleventh street died Wednesday morning after a short illness from bronchitis He was nine months old He is survived by his parents and one brother The body was sent to Louisiana for burial with services to be held there this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Schaller
William Schaller
North Eleventh Street
John Wiliam Schaller
Louisiana
Appeal Taken to Circuit Court Over Hay Dispute
On appeal from Po- Nee Magistrate PLOW. Reardon the case of W. Buskirk against Lige Thomas, plaintiff awarded $132 and costs. Thomas appealed after Buskirk claimed eight tons of hay belonged to him and used without permission. The circuit court filing occurred Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Po- Nee
Plow. Reardon
7. W. Buskirk
Lige Thomas
Circuit Court
Ruskirk
Reardon
Thomas
Buskirk
Champion Pie Eater at YMCA Picnic At Ursa Farm
Arthur Liebman wins the pie eating contest at the Y M C A business men's picnic on the Woorhruft farm near Ursa. Burt Goldburg surrenders after eighteenth pie as 47 attendees cheer. Feast features chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, slaw, corn, and cream pie with games like volley ball and horseshoes. Sam Gabel directed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Liebman
Burt Goldburg
Woorhruft
Ursa
Goldburg
Art Liebman
Liebman
Sam Gabel
Tri State Pigkid at Mendon Today
All set for the Tri State picnic at Mendon Park with an airplane ride from a government officer for 7.50, Chaplain Arthur Ewert as speaker, and a field meet at 4 pm. Parade marshal Lieut Paul Weisenhorn, Barry’s Rollo Six to respond, Judge Lyman McCarl to welcome, police officer Otto Muegge in attendance, with a full schedule of band performances, flag unfurling, and a grand military parade. Events include 100 yard dash, sack race, three legged race, pole vault, with cash prizes listed. later Mt. Hebron Sunday school picnic planned at Robert Laughlin's grove with catfish and fried chicken supper from 4 to 8 pm and W. F. Muleh giving the welcome address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri- State
Mendon Park
Arthur Ewert
Illinois
Paul Weisenhorn
Rollo Six
Barry
Lyman McCarl
John Wheelock
Otto Muegge
Quincy
Adams County
Rolla Six
John Inghram
Adams County Home Bureau
Winois
Louis Ehrgott
Alfert Haybrock
Emmett Ehrgott
Glenn Wright
Mt. Hebron
Robert Laughlin
Grove
Mendon
W. F.C. Muleh
Gypsy Women Fined For Telling Fortunes In City
Two Gypsy women from a camp on South Eighth Street were fined 20 dollars and costs for telling fortunes without a license. Mayor O’Brien intercepted their activity, with police arresting one in a Washington Street home after she charged five dollars for a fortune. The other was nabbed on the street. both denied prior fortune telling. The third woman, claimed mother of the two, was sent back to camp to raise funds. Names given as Diana and Zelma Jones. they said they were Armenians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Eighth Street
Quincy
Lng
O'Brien
Tenth
Washington Streets
Est
Diana
Zelma Jones
Rotary aims to raise funds for Scouts in two days
Rotary public affairs committee completed advertising for a $15,000 drive to support local Boy Scout work. The campaign runs September 3 and 4 with citywide division teams, pennants on cars, posters, and an information sheet detailing needs and methods. A Quincy speaker will address Washington Park during a band concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Will Heckenkamp
Rotary Club
Tom Black
Quincy
Washington Park
QO. D. Frank
Rotary Public Affairs Committee
Wil Heckenkamp
Spring Lake
Frank
Scout Troop 1
Food Sales Continue At Army Surplus Booth
Five to six hundred dollars was the total sales Wednesday at the army surplus supply booth in the post office. The first day's sale started at $1,000 and has declined each day since. Most orders are for small amounts with few case lots, and orders are being sent to Chicago headquarters for fulfillment. Canned goods lead the list, with canned vegetables first. Orders are taken in the post office lobby from morning until 12 a.m. and from 2 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
In Probate Court Inventories Estate of Edward O Neal and Others
Nellie O Nea l administratrix reported chattels valued at 97.50 and large claims paid by C R B CO totaling 5000.00. Wages due 4532. Receipts 4318.35 disbursements 1821.73 allocated to Lotta M Harness and Charles S Vinson. Final report ties to Jesse Albert Vinson with appraisers in Henry Freiburg estate listing 174.23 in chattels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie O'Neal
Edward O Neal
Lotta M. Harness
Charles Ss. Vinson
Jesse Albert
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Generally fair in west and north Illinois and Missouri, with showers possible in the southeast Thursday. Cooler in eastern portions. Friday mainly fair with a temperature change. Iowa shows past Thursday precipitation, with little temperature change expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Aml
Ehiday Fair
Missouri
Funeral service for Niemeyer at Green Moon Cemetery
Acthar B Nienteser announces a funeral service for Mr and Mrs AO S Niemeyer. The ceremony is at 4:20 PM at Green Moon Cemetery, with burial at the adjacent grounds. Friends and relatives are invited to attend from Vermont Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acthar B. Nienteser
Niemeyer
Mra Ao S
Vermont Street
Greenmoon Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abe Martin
Tilford
Allea
W.C.U
Highland
C. of C
Hancock’s Banner Fair
Civic Improvement
S. O
Old Settlers
Arthur B. Niemeyer
Thomas J. McVay
Welter Smith
P. O
RIV Bey
Wwe
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