Requisites for 600 Teachers Emphasized by Brumbaugh
Dr Brumbaugh questioned teachers about fitness for the profession, urging good eaters sleepers and laugher as essentials. He described Porto Rico schooling, advocating native leadership and US trained teachers to reduce illiteracy. He warned against home study, proposing longer school days and in‑school study under teacher supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brumbaugh
Brumhaugh
Brumbaugh
Porto Rico
United States
West Indies
Payson
Old Buttlers
Slutz
Ile
Little Red
Patriotism drive urges school observance of 1787 Constitution
In 1919 Adams county schools are urged to hold September 17 commemorations of the U S Constitution’s adoption. Led by the National Security League and other groups, the appeal from John I Steiner, County Superintendent of Schools, calls for informing exercises to instill basic government principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
National Security League
The
Sons of the American Revolution
National Association For Constitutional Government
Adams County
Institute Lectures Highlight Day’s Close
The institute will close today at noon after morning lectures by Dr Brumbaugh on The Value of Reading and Dr Stutz on The Failure of the Taskmaster Teachers. Prof Yoder sang two solos to conclude the afternoon session with delight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brumbaugh
Stutz
Yoder
Two Asked To Be Named Levee Commissioners
Reappointment of Arthur A. Sipfle as commissioner of the Lima Lake Drainage district and Albert A. Hutmacher for the Indian Grave Drainage district were requested in county court petitions filed Thursday. Both men serve as commissioners and the petitions seek three year terms starting the first Monday in September. Signatures include D. W. Cummings Grace D. Berquist and A. E. Wheeler for the Lima Lake petition and numerous principal owners for the Indian Grave district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Sipfle
Lima Lake Drainage District
Albert A. Hutmacher
Indian Grave Drainage District
D. W. Cummings
Grace D. Berquist
A. E. Wheeler
Lima Lake
Indian Grave District
Shippers Name Mast As Business Manager
Adams County shippers appoint Christian Mast of this city as manager of the association for an indefinite term. The appointment was by the board of directors at a recent meeting. The manager will work on commission for every hundred weight of livestock handled. Directors plan another meeting next week to complete plans. Officers named for the coming year include president L. A. Alison, vice president Joseph Beckhold, secretary and treasurer Roy Grieser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Shippers
Christian Mast
L. A. Alison
Joseph Beckhold
Roy Grieser
Beatty Warns of Heavy Work Before Homecoming
Lieut. Obert Beatty, son of Circuit Clerk and Mrs. Erde Beatty, reports army records remain vast and likely will delay sailing home. He notes remaining personnel and that he is the sole 341st Regiment survivor in France among the 6th Division veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obert Beatty
Erde Beatty
Beatty
United States
S6th Division
France
Lieut. Beatty
341St
Taxpayers Called To Appear On Real Estate Assessment In Three Townships
Taxpayers from Concord McKee and Beverly townships were summoned to appear before the board of review today to discuss the proposed increases in real estate assessments. Three more townships were summoned for Saturday and 71 automobiles had been added to the lists for taxation as of Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
McKee
Beverly
Board of Review
Mrs Fosgate May Go To The Oil Fields
Friends say Mrs C N Fosgate plans to move to Oklahoma oil towns to open a hotel. She is currently in Texas and examining money making opportunities in the oil field towns.
Will cases outline two residents of Soldiers' and Sailors' Home
In probate court the will of John Colyar leaves all property to sister Rebecca Johnson of Mannibal and notes $231.15 in the Home bank. James Cunahan leaves property to daughters Mollie A Cunahan and Elizabeth Cunahan of Chicago. Both died August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colyar
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Rebecca Johnson
Mannibal
Colyar
James Cunahan
Mollie A. Cunahan
Elizabeth Cunahan
Chicago
Real Estate Transfers From Mahaffeys and Chatten
John L Mahaffey and Amanda I Mahaffey transfer pt lots 164 165 and 166 in original Clayton to Sadie Boren for 1600 dollars Harvey Chatten sells lot 19 Collins addition and part Ne quarter section 1 2s Ow to Pearl A Lucan for 10000 dollars in the same notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Mahaffey
Amanda I. Mahaffey
Sadie Boren
Clayton
Harvey Chatten
Pearl A. Lucan
Collins
Marriage Licenses Neil McCarrell and Freda Houser
Neil QC. McCarrell aged 21 of Kinderhook and Miss Freda L. Houser aged 18 of Kinderhook received marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil QC
McCarrell
Kinderhook
Freda L. Houser
Shermanouts on trial in coming term for snake club murder
The snake club case against George Sherman 17 and his father near Columbus will open in the September circuit term over the death of Dr Henry G Seigfreid 47 of Denver N He allegedly struck with a snake club to defend his father after a violent quarrel on a farm eight miles south west of Camp Point Seigfreid who rented the farm died in Blessing Hospital Quincy after transport by train The defense likely will claim self defense with Rolland Wagner defending and Hartzell Cavanaugh aiding prosecution as the case draws high interest before Judge Akers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sherman
Columbus
Henry G. Seigfreid
Denver
Sherman
Coens
Seigfreid
Camp Point
A. D. Bates
Pirmann
Quincy
Blessing Hospital
Shermans
Charles Fletcher
Jeff Terry
Sherif Coens
Rolland Wagner
Hartzell & Cavanaugh
Adair
Akers
Adams County
Boomlet grows for McKinley in Republican race hints
Orville L. Davis, editor of the Cham paign Gazette, reports from Quincy on a possible McKinley bid for the Senate. Davis canvasses support and says McKinley has many friends awaiting his word. McKinley may run if sentiment solidifies. he will speak in Meredosia, Jacksonville, and other stops after Camp Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville L. Davis
Champaign Gazette
Quincy
Camp Point
AV. B. McKinley
Davis
McKkinley
McKinley
Sherman
Washington
Clayton
Clayton Old Settlers
Meredosia
Jacksonville
Train 11 Delayed By Engine Trouble
Train No 11 from Chicago to Quincy was nearly two and a half hours late due to engine trouble between Quincy and Galesburg. The problem surfaced after departing Galesburg, with multiple stops to fix it, and a replacement engine was needed before resuming. Passengers awaiting friends waited in the station until the 11 30 arrival, anxious about the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Galesburg
Chicago
Wanted At Once Two Carriers For Whig Office
Wanted at once two good carrier boys. Apply to Circulation Dept. Whig Office, Columbus.
Scoutville to become permanent Scout Camp next season
Scoutville will become a permanent scout camp with own telephone line headquarters and post office. A better road to camp, a concrete dam for swimming, and a water supply will be added. Each scout master will accompany a troop and a cook will be provided for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Scoutville
Bennett
Signatures Surging For Gateway Amendment Drive
A Chicago based Initiative and Referendum group reports August 25 26 petition signatures averaging 23000 daily across the state with 125000 collected by Tuesday and 150000 required to qualify. Quincy Adams county lead outside Chicago Springfield Sangamon and Cook counties with strong local home rule and utility franchise efforts cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Initiative and Referendum and
Gateway Amendment League
Chicago
Quincy
Adams County
Cook County
Springfield
Sangamon County
Public Utility Board
Enroll Freshmen at Local High School Today
Principal J F Wellemeyer urges freshmen and all new students to register today for the fall term. The large intake includes many out of town pupils from nearby junior high schools, with minimal faculty changes noted. Classes begin Tuesday with an assembly and a 9:45 tardy bell, then ten minute periods to orient students and distribute books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wellemeyer
Carlos Charon
L. B. Alssid
Ella Schwagmeyer
Edith Stabenaeu
Former Quincy Man Dies In England
A. W. Littleton former secretary and superintendent of the Quincy Gas company died in Oxford England on August 27 news reached Mrs E J Parker He left Quincy about twenty five years ago moving to Peoria and then England He was a key Quincyan in business and a Home Guards officer in the early seventies He leaves a wife Miss Griswold of Peoria and a daughter Miss Julia He was seventy years old at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Littleton
Quincy Gas Company
Oxford
England
E. J. Parker
Littleton
Quincy
Peoria
Eastern
Home Guards
Griswold
Julia
Millikin Conservatory Programs Open in Sept in Decatur
Millikin Conservatory of Music in Decatur Illinois will open on September 15 with scholarship exams in piano voice and violin on September 11 12 and 13 at nine oclock. Applicants must apply ten days before exams. Lesson prices range from 3 to 25 dollars per term. Illustrated catalog available by mail from the secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada EB
Lindsay
Payson Picnic Draws Big Attendance From Quincy Guests
Old Settlers day drew thousands to Payson Park with maps, music, and a grand open air chicken dinner. Speaking highlighted by George H. Wilson of Quincy who denounced the initiative and referendum as risky to representative government while ex-Governor Brumbaugh of Pennsylvania and ministers shared the stage. Wilson urged a more elastic constitution, reform of taxes, home rule for cities, and limits on Cook County representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
City of
Quincy
George H. Wilson
Brumbaugh
Pennsylvania
C. H. Eavenfight
L. C. Taylor
Kinderhook
A. F. Morris
Quincy Glee Club
Wilson
Cook County
Charles Bean
Col. Robards
Ilunnibal
City Committee Looks to U S Aid on High Cost Living
Alderman Sam Hyatt, chair of the city vigilance committee, asked the U S attorney general for help in probing profiteering and short weight complaints. The response from Deputy to the attorney general states the U S attorney's office and the bureau of investigation will assist investigations, and flagrant cases will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hyatt
United States
Sibh
United States Attorney’s Office
Bureau of Investigation
B. Ames
Department of Justice
Washington
White Lime Quarrymen Strike Continues At Quincy Plant
White Lime Quarrymen at Quincy White Lime and Cement Co quit Wednesday seeking a 40 cent daily raise for laborers while piece workers ask proportional increases. About 20 men idle as officers negotiate with company officials in Chicago. R. W. Long, superintendent, promised a Friday reply. A few workers, including four firemen, remain at the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy White Lime & Cement Co
R. W. Long
Chicago
Presidents Wilson and Pershing Consider Quincy Visit
Quincy officials and business leaders urge President Wilson and General Pershing to stop in Quincy on their western tour. Invitations from chamber and editors groups, plus private telegrams, seek a speech and a grand review of veterans if schedules allow. The fall celebration for veterans could feature their visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fawcett
Chamber of Commerce
Wilson
Quincy
John J. Pershing
Lacerde
John M. Schoeneman
Illinois City and Telegraph Editors Association
Pershing
Walter H. Bennett
Bennett
Gen. Pershing
Proves His Name Is Not Les Viar And Wins Freedom
James L. Vair known as Les Viar remains at large while Fred Murphy, linked to Mrs. Amelia Callaghan, wins freedom from county jail after stating his name was Les. Henry Viar of Liberty identified the jailed man as Murphy, freeing the prisoner and covering sheriff costs for a $5 bad check and a separate $5 charge to a Quin cy bootblack. Mrs. Callaghan had been jailed recently. Murphy had claimed to be through with the Callaghans after letters to the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Vair
Les” Vair
Fred Murphy
Amelia Callaghan
Les
Murphy
Henry Viar
Liberty
James L
Viar
James
Tom Munday
Callaghan
Callaghans
Quincy
Les Viar
Pulse Case Continued and Local Court News
Fred Frese, arraigned on assault and battery by Clarence Cook at Electric Wheel Works, secured a continuance for Tuesday. Judge Reardon found a clear docket in police court, with no cases to try. Pension trustees audited Firemen's fund books. Pape & Loos Milling Co. fire caused little damage. Judge Wolfe spent Thursday in Carthage. three insane residents were admitted to Jacksonville hospital. Mrs. Catherine Forke case postponed to Saturday. Dr J G Pottle to bring three carloads of mares from Dixon area for $9,000 investment. Fliers to Kirksville. Diggins crew refueled and resumed flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Frese
Clarence Cook
Frese
Cook
Reardon
Tudege Reardon
Knox County
Adair
General Bell Invited to Adams County Home Coming
General Bell commander of the Thirty third division has been invited to attend the Home Coming celebration for the returned serviceman of Adams county on September 18. The invitation was sent by Bishop M Edward Fawcett, chairman of the Quincy unit of the War Camp Community Service, which cooperates with the Farm Bureau in staging the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Adams County
Adams County Farm Bureau
M. Edward Fawcett
Quincy
War Camp Community Service
Farm Bureau
20000 Attend Carthage Fair on Quincy Day
Quincy Day at the Hancock County Fair in Carthage drew an estimated 20 000 spectators on Thursday. Keokuk and Quincy visitors attended despite morning weather, with Keokuk Commercial Club and the Keokuk Concert Band adding to the day’s program. Races drew crowds, including a 2 18 trot winner Miss Vera and a free for all pace won by Inez Marie, as well as other heats and the colt race won by Henry Ford. The fair concludes today with Plymouth Boys band providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Hancock County
Carthage
Keokuk
Holbrook Western
Miss Vera
Joe Frazier
Pilikin
Inez Marie
Empress Togo
Tessie Winfield
Todd McGreagor
Bessie Winfield
Henry Ford
Lamore
Peter Ilo
Princess Gerard
Handemar
Plymouth
Still Trying 10 Join Two Districts
Discussion of a joint reclamation plan for Hunt and Lima Drainage districts continued in Attorney John T. Inghram’s office. Commissioners from both districts met hoping to reach a practicable, agreeable plan for owners, with Lima Lake in Adams County and Hunt in Hancock County adjoining to the north. The effort traces to 1885 and remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt and
Lima
John T. Inghram
Lima Lake
Adams County
Hunt District
Hancock County
Pair Missing From Macomb Under Sheriff Watch
Detectives seek Emma Garrison age 40 tall and thin and Albert Smith age 34 of Macomb who left June 26. WeDonough County sheriff warns Chief Ryan the pair may reach the Gem City. He has sandy hair and mustache, about six feet tall, 160 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Garrison
Albert Smith
Macomb
WeDonough County
Ryan
Gem City
Mrs Alfred Anderson Improves After Operation At Blessing
Mrs Alfred Anderson who submitted to a serious operation last week Thursday in Blessing hospital is improving nicely. Section A of the L S U U of the Vermont Street Methodist church will meet this afternoon at 2 30 o clock in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Anderson
Blessing Hospital
L. S. UU
Vermont Street Methodist Church
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Abe Martin
John I. Steiner
County Superintendent of Schools
Shippers
Mast
Lieut
Dr. Seigfreid
Orville Davis
Boomlet
Fice
Millikin Conservatory of Music
Decatur, Illinois
Payson Picnic
G. H. Wilson
U. S
Pres. Wilson
Trustees of Firemen’s Pension Fund
Pape & Loos
Pape & Loos Milling Co
Eleventh
Broadway
Wolfe
Fred Wolfe
Henry Reinold
Reinold
Emma Thompson
Hugh F. Ames
David W. Clark
Catherine Forke
Minnie Kines
Court of Justice of the Peace
E. J. Bonney
N. D
J. G. Pottle
E. N. Monroe
Hirtel Quincy
Dixon
N. C
Firksville
Tilog FE
Hamilton
James 2. Diggins
Thirtieth
State Streets
Kirksville
Gen. Bell
Carthage Fair
Commissioners of
Hunt Drainage Districts
Awakures
Atibada
Daily River Bulletin
Seatnay
St. Paul
Davenport
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