Education reform debates at teacher institute
A University of Pennsylvania style education forum heard Dr Slutz attack aging theory while outlining four primary grade curriculum rules. He urged outdoor learning emotional development early literacy later, plus six core principles for a modern course of study focused on efficiency citizenship social communication leisure and home making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stutz
Brumbaugh
League of Nations
Dr. Brumbaugh
Republic
Philadelphia
America
Yoder
Idlos
John Calvin Hanna
Brumbaugh Highlights Ship Building on Delaware River
Former Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania told a Rotary luncheon about giant ship building operations along the Delaware River displacing the Clyde as the world’s largest construction scene. Leaton Irwin and C. F. Gibbs joined as new members. Boy Scout fund drive teams were named with captains and a Sept. 3 4 campaign date aiming to raise 15000 dollars. A Rotarians fish fry is planned for September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
Delaware River
Delaware
Clyde
Leaton Irwin
C. F. Gibbs
Morris Adler
Carthage Fair
Thomas Black
Boy Scout Fund Campaign
John Korn
A. F. Odell
W. A. Schwindler
E. P. Lannan
F. H. Surlage
C. M. Rosenheim
Percy Brown
F. C. Pierson
Bishop Fawcett
C. M. Gill
Emmet Howard
J. H. Bastert
Directors of Chamber of Commerce to meet at noon
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon to tackle several business questions since the last session. They will consider Truman Pierson’s resignation as secretary and business manager and aim to hire a person of high standing, business acumen, and pleasing personality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Truman Pierson
Bishop Fawcett
A E F Enlistment Opens Local Soldiers Sought
Quincys Pulse reports recruiting for AEF forces in Europe with sergeant Lunsford noting open enlistments for signal and infantry roles at attractive pay. Also local notices: Lion's Club luncheon today at Hotel Quincy. Camp Point Chautauqua grounds meeting for Farm Tureen picnic committee. St Boniface scouts organize a 20 member troop with Bernard Schinving as scout master. KE Black now Navy recruiting officer in Quincy aboard USS Casson. Driving without tail lights leads to police court today for R F Martman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lunsford
A. E. FP
Europe
Steve Lawless
Camp Point
St. Boniface
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Bernard Schinving
KE Black
Navy
Quincey
Zivney
Mr. Zivney
Mr. Black
U.S. S. Casson
Marriage Licenses Listed for William Corley and Alta Heaney
William M. Corley age 21 of Alma Missouri and Miss Alta T. Heaney age 22 of Plymouth Ir. are listed for marriage. R. B. Baldwin age 23 of Warsaw and Miss Rachel Alice Waite age 23 of Ursa are also noted for license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Corley
Alma
Alta T. Heaney
Plymouth
R. B. Baldwin
Warsaw
Rachel Alice Waite
Ursa
Change Planned for Road Near Columbus by Officials
Superintendent L. L. Boyer and Highway Commissioner William Cook of Columbus acquired a 50 by 30 rod land strip just northeast of Columbus to convert a level, creek bed road into disuse and reroute traffic as part of road plans. The property was purchased from Miss Myrtle King of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumaker Bridge
Columbus
L. L. Boyer
William Cook
Cars To Leave For Carthage For Quincy Day
Morris Adler directs Quincy delegates to Carthage for Quincy day at the fair. Cars depart the Chamber of Commerce around 8:00 a.m. badges issued this afternoon. Car trip via ula highway is under 50 miles. Train leaves 7:20 a.m. and returns 7:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Adler
Quincy
Carthage
Chamber of Commerce
Ula
Thomas Gore Tops State Civil Service Exam
Thomas Gore has the highest grade in the state on the civil service stenographical examination, after competing with seasoned professionals from Chicago and elsewhere. A Gem City business college graduate, he will serve as court reporter for the Wolf trial. his father is chief clerk at the Soldiers' Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gore
Civil Service
Gore
Gem City Business College
Ife
Chicago
Soldiers’ Home
Tax Increases Approved for Three Townships
Landowners appearing before the board of review approved assessment hikes of 20 percent in Clayton and North East townships and 35 percent in Camp Point. The raises, aimed at adding automobiles and missing estates to tax rolls, added several hundreds of thousands of dollars to county wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Clayton
North East
Camp Point
Oscar Krug Shows Improvement After Hospital Stay
Oscar Krug is improving at Blessing hospital where he has been since last Monday night after a shooting and the death of his wife at the hands of his brother Walter Krug. Dr Knapheide says he rested well and is eating well. The crisis is believed to be past and recovery likely. The bullet remains in his neck back and is expected to stay. An operation removed spinal blood clots and doctors believe the bullet has done all the damage it will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Krug
Blessing
Walter Krug
Knapheide
Quincy Tire Company Fully Incorporated
Papers of incorporation filed in the county recorder's office for the Mid West Tire & Sales company of Quincy. Emmerson of the Secretary of State notes stockholders A L Stewart 17487.50 F H Rathman 5812.50 W A Jackson 2500 S B Morgan 750 Dan C Bickel 2500. The firm specializes in automobiles tires and accessories with main offices in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid West Tire & Sales Company
Quincy
Emmerson
A. L. Stewart
F. IH. Rathman
W. A. Jackson
Hannibal
B. Morgan
Macomb
Dan C. Bickel
Galesburg
Forfeiture of Text Book Bond Contested by Quincy Schools
Superintendent Charles M. Gill on Tuesday announced action over textbook bond forfeiture. He says publishers who signed a contract with Quincy school may charge higher prices this year and he will escalate the matter with state authorities if they persist in demanding more than agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Gill
Quincy School
Pullman to Represent Quincy Carriers at Chicago Meeting
Leroy L Pullman will represent the Quincy mail carriers and post office clerks at a Chicago meeting September 16 17 18 to review postal worker living conditions. A Congress appointed commission will supervise the inquiry with salary readjustments and reclassification planned. Representatives from all Michigan Iowa and Illinois offices attend. similar sessions will follow in other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy L. Pullman
Quincy
Chicago
Congress
Michigan
Iowa
Ilinois
Births in Coatsburg and Madison Street tradition
Birth notices report a son born Friday to Mr and Mrs Jacob Kraft of Coatsburg. A daughter was born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs L C Weiss of 815 Madison Street. A son named Richard Henry was born August 19 to Mr and Mrs Walter Berzen of 1411 Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kraft
Coatsburg
Friday Maring
L. C. Weiss
Madison Street
Walter Bernzen
Broadway
Richard Henry
Churches Back Boy Scout Campaign Across Quincy
At a ministers association meeting in Quincy pastors commit sermons to support the Boy Scout movement to be run by the Rotary Club. Deputy National Field Commissioner F H Zeller outlined program goals and troop formation steps with church and school involvement. Rotary teams to raise funds are listed as seven units plus a flying squadron led by Bishop M E Fawcett.
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Ministerial Association
Boy Scout Movement
Rotary Club
F. A. McCarty
Boy Scouts of America
F. H. Zeller
Quincy
Zeller
Focal Scout Council
National Council
Scout Council
Boy Scouts
Boys Department
R. R Potter
John Korn
Arnold
Brinkoetter
Cameron
Gelston Hillman
W. A. Martin
Nichols
R Riggs
Switzer
Williams
F. Odell
Bowers
Buerkin
Fick
Hoffman
Irwin
Mathes
Frank Miller
Oakley
Ruff
Vasen
Boeckenhoff
Cassidy
Condron
Heckenkamp
W. King
John Meyers
Reeves
Reighard
Stanbury
Albert Stone
Wheeler
C. M. Rosenheim
Breitweiser
Duer
Higgins
A L. Martin
W. G. Mussellman
H. G. Riges
E. K. Stone
Stevenson
E. Wisherd
Zoller
Bishop M. E. Fawcett
Capt. Gill, Howard and Bastert
Besling Returns Home Missing Leg After War Wounds
Jack Besling, war veteran from Quincy, returns with his right leg amputated after shrapnel injuries in October. He visits his sister Mrs. Orion OGheney at 1250 Vermont Street and plans to seek further treatment in St. Louis. He left Quincy May 27 for Camp Gordon, Ga, and later received care after his injury in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack Besling
Quincy
Orion Ogheney
Vermont Street
Besling
St. Louis
Camp Gordon
France
Deaths and Funerals Philip Kemmerer
Philip Kemmerer 78 died at his son George's home 922 Elm Street Tuesday morning. Born in Germany he moved to St Louis twenty three years ago and to Quincy thirteen years ago. His wife died three years ago. He farmed in New Town before moving to Quincy and attended Liberty Lutheran and later Lutheran Memorial churches. He leaves four sons John of Boston George of Quincy Henry of Ashland Neb and William of Fremont Neb and numerous grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Kemmerer
George
Elm Street
Germany
St. Louis
Quincy
Newtown
Liberty Lutheran Church
Luther Memorial Church
John
Boston
Henry
Ashland
Neb
William
Fremont
Deaths in Fowler area Mrs Hecker man and Miss Barry
Mrs Mary E Heckerman died at home near Fowler after a short illness aged about 76 born in Germany in 1837 she left husband a son Henry and daughter Lizzie celebrated golden wedding April 2. Miss Bessie Barry of Melrose township died in St Mary hospital aged 70 survived by brother Edmond Barry and sister Mrs Michael O Farrell of Quincy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Heckerman
Mary E. Heckerman
Fowler
Heckerman
Germany
America
Henry
Lizzie
Bessie Barry
St. Mary Hospital
Melrose Township
Quincy
St. Peter Catholic Church
Edmond Barry
Michael O'Farrell
Gets 30 Days For Contempt Of Court
Edward Brown was ordered by the county court to pay £3 per week for his mother's support. He defied the order and, before Judge Wolfe on Tuesday, acknowledged he would not pay. Brown claimed he was joking, but the judge sentenced him to 30 days in county jail to reflect on his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brown
Brown
Wolfe
Axcelsior
Wolfa
Plan for County Athletic and Literary Association Formed
Principals from high schools near Quincy met Tuesday afternoon to organize an athletic and literary association. They aim to create eligibility rules and by laws and to hold a county meeting in the spring. H M Leinbaugh of Mendon and Chas D Hawk were named a two person committee to draft a constitution for approval at Friday morning’s gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Quincy
Csot
Iuch
H. M. Leinbaugh
Mendon
Chas. D. Hawk
Dimmer Law Case Against Auto Trades Chief Dismissed
Case against John G. Clough, president of the Auto Trades association, was dismissed in Police court as prosecutors plan to pursue dimmer law definitions in county court. State's Attorney Adair will file information charging improper dimmer use in driving, with potential appeal to Hyder court if needed. The move aims to clarify automobile traffic rules for the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John G. Clough
Adair
Clough
Hyder Court
Quincyans To Attend Marion Bond Meeting
Attorney W. N. Bennett president of the Quincy Taylor road corporation and the directors are urged to attend a bond issue road meeting in Taylor Missouri Friday evening. Bennett W. T. Duker and possibly other directors will be present. Quincy men interested in good roads are welcome and a large delegation is expected to spur Marion county residents urging speedy Taylor road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Bennett
Quincy-Taylor Road Corporation
Taylor
Bennett
W. T. Duker
Quincy
Marion County
Taylor Road
Probate court inventories estates filed Tuesday
In probate court an inventory lists Mrs. Bertha Wheeler's estate with real estate valued at 12000, household furniture 1900, a one third interest in the Quincy Journal held in trust, 365 48 cash, executor John R Wheeler. Also Mareld So. Martin administers Cynthia Adaline Martin's estate with a 4000 bond and Philip Wagar as surety. Fusene Braun's will, dated February 4 1914, leaves all property to his widow Elizabeth Braun who is executrix with full confidence she will provide for their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Wheeler
John R. Wheeler
Quincy Journal
Mareld So. Martin
Cynthia Adaline Martin
Philip Wagar
Fusene Braun
Mlizabeth Braun
Ben Knuf Returns from Eagles Convention in New Haven
Ben Knuf, Quincy aerie delegate of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, reports about 500 delegates at the national convention in New Haven Connecticut. He notes high East prices and a looser bar atmosphere, with next year’s meeting expected in Syracuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Knuf
Quincy Aerie
Order of Eagles
National Eagles
New Haven
Conn
SOO
Syracuse
Gougler Named New Adams County Farm Adviser
F A Gougler longtime Johnson county Mo farm adviser named successor to E W Rusk as Adams county farm bureau adviser. Gougler aims to start Oct 1 after Rusk resigns to manage Marks farm in Marion county. Rusk invites Gougler to Sept 13 Adams county farm and home bureaus picnic at Melrose chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gougler
Johnson County
E. W. Rusk
Adams County Farm Bureau
Gougler
Quincy
Rusk
Marion County
Marks
Agricultural Department
University of Illinois
Mr. Gougler
Adams County
Farm and Home
Reams Bound Over Released on Bond
Arnold Reams was released on a 500 dollar bond after pleading not guilty to stealing government property in a hearing before U.S. Commissioner John T. Inghram in Trenton New Jersey. He will face federal court proceedings after being held on the strength of a telegram and warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Reams
United States
John T. Inghram
Trenton
N. J
Inghram
Reams
Marshal Murray
Court House
John Roth
Mary Kovacs
Quincy
Gordon
Army
Marines
Tin Star Detective Lands In City Jail
Andrew Lauter a self styled shore nuff detective who boasted hawkshaw credentials hid in a coal shed on Vermont near Fourth Tuesday was captured by Chief Scharnhorst and Detective Ford. He faced vagrancy charges and a police court hearing was set. Lauter carried disguises and false whiskers claiming to pursue great national criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Lauter
Hawkshaw
Vermont Street
Fourth
Scharnhorst
Ford
Lauter
Carbolic Acid Threat During Domestic Dispute
Wolace Summers, a returning soldier, pulled a small bottle of carbolic acid in his uncle William Bellamy's home at 726 South Seventh Street and threatened to kill himself. He faces a police court action for disturbing the peace after an argument over his wife possibly leaving him. Summers said he bluffing, claiming a past illness made life with him intolerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolace Summers
William Bellamy
South Seventh Street
Summers
Mexico
England
Quincy
Japan Demands and Secret Treaties Center Debate
The discussion centers on Japan s 21 demands to China and the Lansing Ishii agreement with senators labeling the secret treaties as unprecedented in diplomacy. Senator Borah questions moral duties to reveal the Shantung dispute and criticizes concealment by Allies and Japan. Women of the Philippine islands are noted for lace making from pineapple fiber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Borah
Shantung
Wang
Wilson
Lansing
Ishii
McCumber
Idaho
Philippine ‘Islands
Road boosters press for Springfield to Beardstown route vote
Mt Sterling and Beardstown road boosters met after talks with good roads committees. Resolutions in Mt Sterling urged the highway commissioners to build a direct route between Springfield and Beardstown via Mt Sterling and Quincy, favoring an airline line where practical. Beardstown hosts meetings with plans for similar resolutions and further local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Beatty
John W. Myers
F. Wiliam Heckenkamp
O'Brien
W. T. Eddy
Good Roads Committees
Mt. Sterling
Beardstown
Tueday
Mt Sterling
Innots Highway Commissioners
Springfield
Quincy
Highway Commission
More Quincy Boys On Their Way Home
Hoboken New Jersey August 27 Several more Quincy boys registered here as having just returned home from overseas service. Names include Private Peter Vosse Corporal Leonard Mannice Private Oscar King Hugo N Kern and Corporal Raymond Hermeling all with specific street addresses and company assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoboken
N. J
Quincy
Peter Vosse
North Twelfth
Leonard Mannice
Milton Mannice
Oscar King
Spring Street
Hugo N. Kern
Vermont Street
Raymond Hermeling
North Seventh Street
Quincy Merchants Headed to Shelby County Fair Today
Quincy merchants travel to the Shelby county fair in Shel bina today. A large delegation is expected with James McKinney organizing. The group rides the 11:40 train and returns at midnight, spending the afternoon and evening at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Shelby County
Shelbina
James McKinney
Real Estate Transfers In Kingston and Columbus Townships
Georges Brown and Lillie M Brown transfer lots 6 and 7 block 2 Kingston survey to Fred H Heckerman for 550 dollars. Jasper Glines and Susan Glines sell ne quarter of ne quarter section 21 Columbus township to Howard Friday for 2000 dollars. Howard Friday and Mattie Friday convey part see 12 Columbus township to George R Beckett for two dollars. Isaac Nutt and Katie Nutt transfer part ne see 21 Keene township to Ira J Wart for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges
Brown
Lillie M. Brown
Fred H. Heckerman
Kingston
Jasper Glines
Susan G. Glines
Howard Friday
Columbus Township
Mattie Friday
George R. Beckett
Isaac Nutt
Katie Nutt
Ira J. Wart
Keene Township
Weather Summary for Illinois and Missouri Regions
Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thursday with warmer conditions inland and near Lake Michigan. Showers likely in West Variton on Wednesday and river observations indicate variable temperatures and possible minor river level changes. River forecast suggests slow fall for the stretch from below Muscatine to Louisiana over the next several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illanois
Lake Michigan
West Variton
Muscatine
Leouisiana
Funeral services for Miss Bessie Barry noted
Funeral services will be held at the Duker chapel at 7 30 in the morning and at 3 30 in St Peter's church. Burial follows in St Peter's cemetery. The body may be viewed this afternoon at Duker parlors. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessie Barry
Bessie Barry
Duker Chapel
St. Peter's Church
St Peter's
Duker
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Slutz
Abe Martin
Lara Bud
Kendall
C. of C
Lion's Club
The
Hotel
R. F. Martman
FE. J. Bonney
Quincy Tire Company
Pullman
Quincy Carriers
Jack Besling
Plan Athletic and Literary Society
Marion
Eagles’ Convention
Johnson Co
Tin Star Detective
Hitchcock
Tom
Daily River Bulletin
Keokuk
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