Adams county teachers attend large county institute
About 340 of 397 Adams county teachers enrolled for this year’s annual institute with expectations of reaching 400. Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania and Dr Frank D Slutz of Dayton joined Superintendent John Steiner, who emphasizes top talent and full attendance. Lectures stressed the school as social problem solver and democratic duty, with emphasis on loyalty and national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Illinois
Brumbaugh
Martin G. Brumbaugh
Pensylvania
Frank D. Slutz
Dayton
J. W. Yoder
Philadelphia
Yoder
Varius
Stutz
Boy Scouts Camp While Campaign Plans Are Made
The Boy Scouts of Quincy will camp at Leaton Irwin farm as a city drive proceeds to create a local Scout council of 76 leaders. Rotary funds of 15000 are sought to sustain three years of Scouting, aiming to enroll 1500 boys who will pledge daily good turns and engage in city-wide service projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Quincy
Leaton Irwin Farm
Rotary Club
Boy Scouts of America
Citizens Committee
Scout Council
Boy Scouts
Fish and Game, Park, Forest and Highway Commissions
Local Boards of Health
Education meeting in Quincy features Brumbaugh lectures
Dr Brumbaugh urges teacher loyalty to their pupil group and asks two moral questions Is it ever right to do right and is it ever right to do wrong He illustrates with stories and speaks on Colonial Influences in American Thought and Education in a Republic John Calvin Tanna plans to attend and discuss high school matters with principals and boards of education from multiple districts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumbaugh
America
Dr. Brumbaugh
Republic
John Calvin Tanna
Quincy
Minor Police Cases In Quincy Court
R V Slocum was fined 25 dollars and Julia Brown 10 dollars for vagrancy. Chief Ryan warned them to leave Quincy. Betty Younger faced vagrancy charges and was acquitted. Lon Berger and Alvin Gones had continuances until Wednesday for peace disturbance. Mrs Lillian Welton, ill with appendicitis, was held over and charged with petit larceny. Henry Waltz paid 10 dollars for driving without lights. Ralph Menke’s case was continued until Friday after stating the car was borrowed by his brother in law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Slocum
Julia Brown
Nepress
Ryan
Quincy
Betty Younger
Ninth and
Elm Street
Lon Beger
Alvin Gones
Berger
Lillian Welton
St. Mary Hospital
Glen Tradsell
Welton
Marriage Licenses Listed for Beverly and Nearby Towns
Charlie Sparks and Miss Oliva Jackson, both of Beverly, listed as a marriage license. Harry Arthur McCabe, 37, of Streator, with Miss Mary E. Taylor, 27, of Coatsburg. Richard Holtman, 21, of Quincy, with Miss Katherine Heelan, 19, of Quinty. John Ewen, of Mendon, with Miss Fannie Malone, legal resident of Payson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Sparks
Legal
Beverly
Oliva Jackson
Harry Arthur McCabe
Streator
Mary E. Taylor
Coatsburg
Richard Holtman
Quincy
Katherine Heelan
Quinty
John Ewen
Mendon
Fannie Malone
Payson
Consider Increases in More Townships
Ernest J. Grubb and William Quigg of the Board of Review along with QO. F. Robb visited Ellington and Riverside townships to equalize assessments. Today Camp Point Clayton and North East taxpayers were asked to show cause why real estate assessments should not rise. Proposed increases are 40 percent for Camp Point 20 percent for Clayton and 20 percent for North East. About 150000 was added to the tax books Monday from automobiles and estates not listed by the assessors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest J. Grubb
William Quigg
Board of Review
QO. F. Robb
Ellington
Riverside
Camp Point
Clayton
North East
Rent Suit Appeal Moves To Higher Court
On appeal from Justice of the Peace E K Bonney the Kes poh Mohrenstecher Co occupying the Williamson building basement and first two floors has taken a $300 rent dispute against Walter Williamson to the circuit court for the September term. Williamson says notice was served July 19 and rent due by July 26 or lease termination. Bonney ruled for Williamson after default by the defendant Aug 9, with costs of $10.50. Fire damaged the building June 25 and the dry goods firm plans early removal of stock to a new building at Sixth and Maine streets today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice of the Peace
J. Bonney
Kespoh,Mohrenstecher Company
Williamson
Walter Williamson
Circuit Court
Alr. Williamson
Kespohl- Mohrenstecher Company
Constable Fe
L. E. Emmons
Kespohl-Mohrenstecher Company
Sixth and
Maine Streets
Water service outside city denied after council vote
The city council held a speedy session Monday night and denied Thomas Monday’s petition to connect a water pipe from his North Fifth Street home outside city limits. The water committee’s adverse report urged denying service beyond limits and suggested petitioning to join the city. A proposal to pave two blocks of South Sixth Street at city expense was sent to the board of public works for costed report, with Mayor O’Brien noting a $10,000 to $20,000 price tag and limited finances. The session also covered streets, payroll, and a note from Al Winters regarding home rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
North Fifth Street
Alderman Bergmann
South Sixth Street
Washington
Ohio Street
Board of Public Works
Bergmann
O'Brien
Herman Schelp
al Winters
Quincy
Billings
Montana
Ellis
Pays a Visit To His Sweetheart In Jail In Quincy
A man calling himself Les Viar or Fred Murphy asked for a postponed preliminary hearing on forgery charges. He was arrested on an old warrant after entering the Callaghan boardinghouse and meeting the jailer. Identification remains uncertain as deputies seek to confirm his true identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Viar
Fred Murphy
Amelia Callaghan
Quincy
Justice of the Peace
Ben Heckle
Viar
Jim Simmons
Court House
Argyle Took Car But Didn't Pay Garage Bill
A complaint to Chief of Police Ryan alleges Argyle left Quincy riding in a car used to transport Mrs. Harry Smalley and her daughter Estelle. The garage says repairs cost 40 dollars, of which Argyle paid 4, then drove away and did not return or settle the bill. He was later taken to Iowa on a charge of wile abandonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Howard Argyle
Quincy
Harry Smalley
Estelle
Bridge Meter Company
Argyle
Rosen & Lubeck
Caro
Sherff
Muscatine County
Iowa
Smalley
Are
Quincys Pulse Martindale for Commissioner
Petition filed in probate court to appoint W P Martindale as commissioner of the South Quincy drainage district for a three year term beginning the first Monday in September. Signed by William Severns Martindale and Frank Penick, landowners in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martindale
W. P. Martindale
South Quincy
William Severns
Frank Penick
Wrist Injury From Bar Glass Break at Virginia Hotel
Merrill Mer ritt son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Mer ritt 534 Vine Street injured Saturday evening when a large glass container he moved in the Virginia hotel bar room shattered inflicting a deep cut on his left wrist. He was taken to Dr J H Rice's office where the wounds were dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Merritt
Calvin Merritt
Vine Street
Virginia Hotel
J. H. Rice
Case Dismissed After Car Purchase and License Glitch
A. H. Schaefer bought a new automobile Saturday and was arrested Sunday for driving without a license. He appeared before Justice of the Peace BE. J. Bonney on Monday and, after presenting satisfactory proof of car ownership, his case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Schaefer
Justice of the Peace
Miss Stella Anderson Seeks Leave of Absence
Miss Stella Anderson, a Webster school teacher, has applied to the Board of Education for a leave of absence from teaching duties during the first semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Anderson
Webster School
Board of Education
Hadsell Faces Abandonment Charges In Court
Glenn Hadsell appeared in county court on wife abandonment and child abandonment charges, pled not guilty, trial set for September 8. He recently returned from military service and offered to pay more to his wife before the trial. Also, petition in delinquency for Clifford Mabie set for September 10, while cases for Louis and Clarence Rife continued to September 12 due to absent parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Hadsell
Hadsell
Clifford Mabie
John J. Robinson
Louis
Clarence Rife
Niehaus Will Beques Bond For Child's Education
In Hernan Niehaus's 1919 will filed in county court, a $500 fourth liberty bond is bequeathed to his daughter Lillian Niehaus for education if she pursues studies. if not, the bond goes to her mother Mrs. Mary Niehaus. The remaining estate, aside from the daughter's bequest, goes to the wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston
Virgil Johnston
Otis Johnston
John H. Best
Willian Rupp, Jr
Dr. Johnston
Lillian Niehaus
Hernan Niehaus
Mary Niehaus
Textbook prices to rise despite 1917 price law
Quincy book dealers report higher costs forcing publishers to seek price increases. Superintendent Charles M. Gill says the matter will be reviewed by the Board of Education, with steps to prevent hikes. Publishers cite higher materials and labor since 1917 as justification for higher prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Book
Charles M. Gill
Board of Education
Quincy
Officials Inspect Newly Oiled Road
Superintendent of Highways L L Boyler along with Al Grimmer Dave Cantrell and Al Brosi inspected the Paloma to Coatsburg road Monday and found it in tip top shape. The Paloma to Clayton through Coatsburg section is in good condition but the Paloma to Fowler stretch remains rough. drivers should use the Strothoff highway east then turn north to Paloma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Boyler
al Grimmer
Board of Supervisors
Dave Cantrell
al Brosi
Paloma
Coatsburg
Clayton
Fowler
Gilmer Township
Boyer
Strothoff
Deaths and Funerals Miss Bessie Barry
Miss Bessie Barry died at 2 20 o clock Monday in St Marys hospital after a two week illness. She was born in Melrose township about 60 years ago and had lived in Quincy the past few years. She was a member of St Peter Catholic church. Survived by one brother Edmond Barry and one sister Mrs Michael O Farrell, both of Quincy, plus several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Barry
St. Mary's Hospital
Melrose Township
Quincy
St. Peter Catholic Church
Edmond Barry
Michael O'Farrell
Toth
Funeral services for George VonderHaar held
George VonderHaar funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 9 o clock in St Francisco Church with Father Optapus as celebrant and interment in Calvary cemetery. Bearers included Fred Wolf Jr Peter McGirr and others. St Aloysius orphanage children attended. Mr VonderHaar served on the home board for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VonderHaar
Spring Street
St. Francis Church
Optapus
Degenhardt
Zurbensen
Childden
Calvary Cemetery
Fred Wolf
Peter McGirr
Herman Heintz
William Middendorf
Theodore Want
August Stroot
St. Aloysius Orphanage
Vonder Hraar
Funeral Held for Mrs. Lillian Vogel at Ost Home
The funeral for Mrs. Lillian Vogel was conducted Saturday at 2:30 pm from her sister Mrs. George L. G. Ost’s residence at 1228 North Fifth Street with Rev. H. W. Trueblood of the United Brethren church officiating. Burial followed at Woodland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Vogel
George L. G. Ost
North Fifth Street
H. W. Trueblood
United Brethren Church
Woodland Cemetery
Burial services for Herman Niehaus held at home and church
Services for Herman Niehaus were held Monday morning at 8 o'clock in the residence on Elm Street and at 8 30 from St John Catholic church Rev Father Postner officiated Burial was in Woodland cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman Niehaus
Herman Niehaus
Elm Street
St. John Catholic Church
Father Postner
Woodland Cemetery
Clayton Man in Court over Alleged Assault
Irvin Kinsella pleaded not guilty in county court before Judge Fred Wolfe and had his case continued to September 2. Earlier he appeared before Justice Ben Heckle, posted bond to keep the peace, after allegedly striking Albert Beckman during a Clayton period of trouble. Mrs. Charles M Gill was urged to Cleveland Sunday night by the death of her sister Mrs. C A Tannan, with no illness details given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Gill
Cleveland
C. A. Tannan
Clayton
Irvin Kinsella
Fred Wolfe
Kinsella
Justice of the Peace
Ben Heckle
Albert Beckman
Probate Court Real Estate and Finances Reported
In probate matters James Bottorff spends real estate valued at 1250, conservator Jennie Hoyt reports 188.62 in annuities and credits. George Mills final report for Mahalie Ellis shows receipts and disbursements of 497.36. Priscilla Thornton estate inventory totals 1990.16 in Liberty Bonds and cash. Laura A. Johnson guardian for Eli B. Johnson Jr reports 192.40 receipts and 185.50 disbursements. Emma Daniel administratrix bonds 400. Receipts 436.59 disbursements same, 357.51 turned to treasurer. Joseph Freiber administrator for Lebrecht Thieme reports 436.59 receipts and disbursements. Louisa H. Koch guardian for Ethel E. Koch shows 1083.84 in receipts and disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bottorff
Jennie Hoyt
George Mills
Mahalie Ellis
Priscilla Thornton
L. A. Thornton
United States Liberty Loan
Laura A. Johnson
Eli B. Johnson, Jr
Emma Daniel
Vivian M. Daniel
H. F. Shute
Ed Tenhouse
Joseph Freiber
Lebrecht Thieme
Louisa H. Koch
Ethel E. Koch
Trial Calendar Set in County Court With Dockets
County Judge Fred Wolfe announced a trial docket starting Tuesday September 2 as jurors report. Dismissals included cases against the Burrells for contributing to a delinquent son and Samuel Manhattan for selling liquor to a minor. Multiple assumpsit, bastardy, and miscellaneous informations appear across September 2 to September 8 including charges against Doerr, Swank, Bruns, Lis, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolfe
Thomas R. Burrell
Helen Burrell
Samuel Manhattan
F. T. Todd
Asa Todd
Ben Miller
State of Illinois
William Doerr
Ollie C. Doyle
Daniel Boyle
Assumpsit
W. N. Frazier
George Miller
D. N. Wisherd & Sons Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Quincy to Install City Trail Markers in Streets
City of Quincy will buy 15 or more markers including one 530 pound main marker with a light and 14 smaller country markers for under 200 dollars. Markers to advertise only Quincy, rejected Good Roads Service Company free plan with ad space. City Council, 11 to 3, adopted city purchase via Good Roads proposal after committee deemed original plan impracticable. Civic Improvement League opposed, citing legality and street-use rights affirmed by Supreme Court precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Civic Improvement League
J. J. Moriarty
League
McNutt
Good Roads Service Company
Board of Public Works
Civic Improvement League of
Supreme Court
City of Chicago
Hibbard, Spencer & Bartlett Co
Supreme Court Reports
Court to Decide If Grandmother or Adopter Gets Kenneth Trent
Probation officer Nolan seeks to place Kenneth Trent with Mrs. Trent the grandmother, while Samuel Berryhill holds the boy in his care and seeks adoption. Kenneth has lived with Berryhill since his father Archie Trent died last December. Kenneth’s mother Mrs. Lillian Welton, arrested for stealing clothes, is hospitalized with suspected appendicitis. The county case, before Judge Pred Wolfe on September 16, centers on custody and possible adoption by Berryhill or a return to Mrs. Trent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Kenneth Trent
Archie Trent
Kenneth
Berryhill
Welton
J. J. Ingram Grows Big Luscious Peaches
J. J. Ingram auctioneer shows off his home grown peaches in Versailles 11 this year. He spends most days in Quincy except weekends and displays three large freestone specimens weighing 10 to 11 ounces with 10 1/2 inch circumference in Meyer-Willms window. None are for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Ingram
Versailles
Mr. Ingram
Quincy
Ile
Meyer-Willms
Suit Filed to Quiet Title to Columbus Land
Agnes Broderick of Columbus has filed a circuit court suit against Josiah Lombard and others to quiet title to 50 acres in Columbus township section 17. She traces the land title to May 2, 1815 when the United States government patented it to Daniel Hammond. She notes that some deeds are unclear due to imperfect recordkeeping in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Broderick
Columbus
Circuit
Josiah Lombard
Columbus Township
Isis
United States
Daniel Hammond
Real Estate Transfers In Quincy Area Noted
Transactions include Benjamin F and Genevra N Berrian to William H Berter for parcels in Primrose addition Quincy for 630 dollars. Nettie Goldner and William Goldner to George H Ellerbrock for parts of Gilmans and Nevins adds Quincy totaling 1342.51 dollars. Enoch R Chatten to J Leroy Adair for 6250 dollars, lot 5 block 1 Boulevard Place add Quincy. Barney F Tenvorde and wife to Ralph Saathoff et al for 3800 dollars east half 1-2 section 8 Honey Creek township. Charles W Keal and Mary Keal to Levi A Page and Louise M Page for 4800 dollars 90 feet off south 93 feet lot 5 block 29 Keyes add Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F
Genevra N. Berrian
William H. Berter
Primrose
Quincy
Consideration
Nettie Goldner
William Goldner
George H. Ellerbrock
Gilman
Nevin
Nash
Enoch R. Chatten
J. Leroy Adair
Boulevard Place
Barney F. Tenvorde
Ralph Saathoff
Honey Creek
Charles W. Keal
Mary £. Keal
Levi A. Page
Louise M. Page
Keyes
New Safety Car Hits Auto Hearse on Fifth Street
A Birney safety car rammed Herman Stormer’s auto hearse on Fifth Street between Trampshire and Vermont Monday morning. The hearse sustained damaged carving and the body was badly wrenched. the street car front end was wrecked. The motorman says he hit emergency brakes before impact. both vehicles moved south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Trampshire
Vermont
Herman Stormer
South Eighth Street
Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Klau ser in Ellington Township
A daughter was born Monday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Robert Klau ser of Ellington township, their fifth child. The couple previously has three sons and two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Klauser
Ellington Township
Weather summary for Illinois Missouri and Iowa reports
Illinois and Iowa show generally fair conditions for Tuesday and Wednesday with some warmer spells on Wednesday. Missouri expects fair Tuesday and Wednesday with warmer Wednesday in the northwest. River stages near Davenport Rock Island Quincy Hannibal and St. Louis indicate gradual fall over the next 43 hours with Hannibal dropping about 0.3 foot.
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Illinois
Missouri
Northwest
Iowa
Muscatine
Louisiana
Hannibal
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Fred Tieken, Jr
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Jamce Ellis
Clara Dean
Charles Fierge
State of
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Emery Louderback
Henry Stremme
the People
Glenn Wadsell
Daily River Bulletin
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Keer
Paul
Davenport
Reokuk
St. Louis
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