Quincy School Doctors Not Provided Yet Chief Official Says
The article records Superintendent Gill stating no medical inspection program existed in schools and that any future medical oversight would be supervisory. He noted potential savings if proper medical supervision had been in place last year. Gill also spoke on teacher salaries, hinting at fair raises, and mentioned a likely public survey to inform residents and the board. He anticipated a future campaign for a new high school building and outlined transfer notices, a Franklin School site for a special program, and three factors guiding next year’s salary increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gill
Quincy
Big Additions Made To The Assessments
After a conference of the board of review with tax payers from McKee Concord and Beverly townships, assessments were raised by 70 percent in McKee 50 percent in Concord and 10 percent in Beverly. Today Liberty Columbus and Keen townships face discussion as landowners are summoned. Automobiles not previously listed are being added to assessors books with ten added Thursday and a similar count Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Board ‘of Review
McKee
Concord
Beverly
Liberty
Columbus
Keen Township
Board of Review
Bridges Accepted On Hancock Adams County Line
County Superintendent L L Boyer and township committeemen approved the Sill and Reed bridges recently built on the Hancock Adams line. The action was taken Friday. He and Riverside committeeman Fred Cook also accepted the resurfaced road for a half mile north of Gainey starting at the Hutmacher houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Boyer
Hancock County
Adams County
Boyer
Fred Cook
Riverside
Gainey
Hutmacher
Home for old soldiers and wives in Florida offer
A reader expresses strong sympathy for veterans living at the Quincy Home and pledges action to improve conditions. The speaker cites harsh winters and blizzards as reasons to relocate veterans to Florida or other states, stating a desire to help them endure hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warit
Florida
Quincy
Edie
Sted
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Mary Heckerman
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Heckerman were held Friday at noon at the family home south of Fowler and at 2 p.m. at St Pauls Evangelical Church Fowler with Rev H J Leemhuis officiating. The Ladies Aid sang. Burial was in Chase cemetery. Bearers were Thomas Gooding William Mittleberg Henry Mittleberg John Duright Walter Henning and Henry Steinagel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Heckerman
Mary’ Heckerman
Fowler
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
H. J. Leemhuis
Ladies’ Aid Society of
Heckerman
Chase Cemetery
Thomas Gooding
William Mittleberg
Henry Mittleberg
John Duright
Walter Henning
Henry Steinagel
Mrs Charlotte Thomas Rites Held At Bethel A M E Church
Mrs Charlotte Thomas colored was laid away Friday afternoon with services at 2:30 pm in the Daugherty Undertaking chapel. Rev W H Bazie pastor of Bethel A M E church officiated the service and burial was in Greenmount. The bearers were Merin Hall Rush Berry W Wright and Emmett Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Thomas
Daugherty Undertaking
W. H. Bazie
Bethel A. M. E
Greenmount
Merin Hall
Rush Berry
W. Wright
Emmett Johnson
Mrs Mabel Miller Rites Held At Mt Sterling
Mrs Mabel Miller of Mt Sterling Illinois died Friday morning at Blessing hospital after a period of illness. Born in Mt Sterling forty years ago she was a life member of the Methodist church. Burial plans were made at her home. Surviving are husband Edsel Miller two sons Richard and Rovert a sister Mrs Lorenza Mc Govern and a brother Harry Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Miller
Bebel Miller
Mt. Sterling
Blessing Hospital
Methodist Church
Edsel Miller
Richard
Rovert
Lorenza” McGovern
Harry’ Means
Lima Lake District Files Annual Reports
Lima Lake Drainage district commissioners filed annual reports in county court for approval. The sep 1 1918 repair account shows receipts 3979.94 disbursements 3463.04 and a 519.90 balance. Sixth assessment receipts total 63017.18 with 30000 from bonds and most remaining from installments. disbursements 58272.68 leaving 4744.50. Of payouts 30000 went to the Mississippi River commission for levee improvements and 19000 to the State Bank of Lima to retire bonds. Commissioners are A A Sipfle H C Saltonstall and John Ensminger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima Lake
Mississippi River Commission
State Bank of
Lima
A. A. Sipfle
H. C. Saltonstall
John Ensminger
Lima Lake District
Jumped His Bond Two Years Ago Arrested
Bert Williams, who fled after being bound over on assault with intent to kill for shooting Paul Gorman near Ursa, was arrested in Carthage during the fair. Bondsmen offered a $50 reward, and he will be brought to the county jail today. Williams had fled after the grand jury held him to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Williams
Carthage
Adams County
Williams
Paul Gorman
Ursa
Bennett
Farthage
Quincy
C. Henry Barnes
Charles E
William M. Shupe
Alfred C. Ament
Adams County Water Main Requires Board Consent
Work to lay a 2200 foot water main to Adams County Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Thirty second and State streets cannot start until the Adams County Board of Supervisors grants consent at their annual meeting starting September 9. Superintendent YW Gelston said highway officials’ consent and state highway department approval are also required. The line will connect with the main at Twenty fourth and State streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Thirty-second
State Street
Adams County Board of Supervisors
YW. R. Gelston
State Highway Department
Board of Supervisors
Twenty-fourth
State Streets
Burgdorff Baby Born at Blessing Hospital
Mr and Mrs Fred Burgdorff of Forty-eighth and Broadway are the proud parents of a fine daughter born Thursday morning in Blessing hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Burgdorff
Forty-eighth and
Broadway
Blessling Hospital
Taskmaster Teachers at Adams County Institute Inspire Trainers
The Adams County institute ends with Prime lectures by Dr Sh and Dr Slutz praising student teachers and denouncing the Prussian method. Adams County registrations reach 396 as Brumbaugh and Petalozzi readings inspire practical teaching methods and home reading culture. Superintendent John Steiner earns praise for high quality institutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Brumbaugh
Petalozzi
Adams County
John Steiner
Overstreet Trial and Local Court News
Quincy court docket today includes the trial of Robert Overstreet for alleged wife abandonment, continued from Friday, in county court this morning. Separate actions include Edward S. Pike filing a $3,000 damages suit against Henry Walz in circuit court for assumpsit, and Carl Menke’s automobile charge dismissed after proof the car belonged to his brother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overstreet
Robert Overstreet
Edward S. Pike
Henry Walz
Assumpsit
Wilson & Schmiedeskamp
Pike
Carl Menke
Objections to Indian Grave Levy Filed in County Court
Objections to the seventh assessment of 87500 for completion of Indian Grave Drainage district work were filed. County Judge Fred Wolfe set September 9 before 9 a m for filing objections and hearing. Landowners represented by Rolland Wagner and Cerl E Epler. district represented by W P Martindale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Grave
Fred Wolfe
Rolland Wagner
Cerl E. Epler
W. P. Martindale
Wanted Cer rier Boys for Whig Office
Classified notice seeking two good courier boys at once. Apply to Circulation Dept. Whig Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Ofce
General Bell to Attend Quincy Homecoming Celebration
General George J Bell former commander of the Thirty third Division will visit Quincy September 13 for the big homecoming at Baldwin Park. Bishop M Edward Fawcett seeks Pershing visit. no airplane details yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
George J Bell
Grant
Thirty-third Division
Victor Dillon
The
War Camp Community Service
Baldwin’ Park
Bell
Quincy’s
Adams County
John J. Pershing
Laclede
M. Edward Fawcett
Washington, D. C
Fawcett
Baldwin Park
G A R Delegates To Attend American Legion Convention
A G A R delegation will attend the first annual American Legion convention in Minneapolis November 10 to 12. Marshal Foch is expected to address on November 11, American Legion Day. C E Adams of Omaha, Commander in Chief, praises federation of army and patriotic societies to curb current disorganization and push for a united American policy. National leaders will attend the G A R encampment in Columbus, Ohio, September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
American Legion
National Organization of American Veterans of the War
Germany
Minneapolis
War Camp Community Service
Marshal Fochs
France
National
New York
C. E. Adams
Omaha
Nebraska
Lindsley
Columbus
Ohio
Cars collide at Sixth and Hampshire corner
Autos driven by Charles W. Leffingwell and Arthur Liebman collided at the Sixth and Hampshire corner shortly before 7 o'clock Friday night. The Leffingwell car sustained considerable damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Leffingwell
Arthur Liebman
Sixth
Hampshire
Leffingwell
Program For Concert In The Park Tonight
The Illinois State band directed by Prof Ellis Brooks stages a Washington Park engagement this evening. The program opens with The Star Spangled Banner followed by Dramatic overture Keler Bela The Dancer of Bagdad an Oriental scene Cornet solo Standchen serenade Schubert selections Rienzi Wagner Scotch Wedding March Christ ern Intermission Fantasia Campus Echoes Rollinson My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice from Samson and Delilah Saint-Saens Obligato by Arnold Lambertz Baillage Gossiper Characterene Gallet Promenade March Militaire Missud
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Illinois State Band
Ellis Brooks
Keler-Bela
Bagdad
Ceeeaaees Langey Cornet
Schubert
Wagner
Christern
Arnolda Lambertz
Rollinson
Saint-Saens
Arnold Lambertz
Baillage
Gossiper
Ctharactene- MG
Gallet
Militaire
Missud
Marriage Licenses For Harry Sebree And Miss Cecil Porter
Harry Sebree aged 23 of Macomb and Miss Cecil Porter aged 23 of Macomb are listed as a marrying couple in the local marriage licenses record. The filing confirms their intend to wed in Macomb without further details on date or ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sebree
A, Macomb
Cecil Porter
Macomb
Millikin Conservatory Opens September For Exams
Millikin Conservatory of Music in Illinois announces opening on Sept 15 with scholarship exams in piano voice and violin on Sept 11 13 at 9 o clock. Applications due ten days before exams. Lesson prices range from 5 to 25 dollars per term. Illustrated catalog available by applying to secretary Ada E Lindsay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada E, Lindsay
Navy Recruiting Train to Visit Quincy October 1
Navy entertainers will tour the country to aid recruiting arriving in Quincy on Wednesday October 1. The group includes a Navy band sailors singers and a moving picture unit with film of sailor life. They will perform in Washington Park with a baseball game between Quincy Gems and the Navy team at League Park. advance agent J H Adkins plans the visit.
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Navy
Quincy
Danville
Springfield
Ilinois
Sousa
Great Lakes Band
Washington Park
U.S. Navy Department
Quincy Gems
League Park
Navy Glee Club
Athletic And Literary Society Is Organized
An Athletic and Literary association has been organized by high schools outside the county. The Friday morning formation by school principals aims to schedule interscholastic games. Football will start the year with hopes for a spring Track Meet and a basketball tournament. Officers elected: president Howard Lemnbaugh Mendon, vice president A A Holmes Camp Point, treasurer and secretary Charles Howk Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lemnbaugh
Mendon
A. A. Holmes
Camp Point
Charles Howk
Golden
No New Motor Cop Has Yet Been Named
Mayor O'Brien said on Friday that no successor to Jerry Akers as motorcycle patrolman has been chosen yet. The selection will come from several patrolmen within the force, after discussion with Chief Ryan. Akers has resigned to join the Long commission business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Akers
O'Brien
Ryan
Akers
Long Commission
Keeping a Check On All Realty Loans
A. E. Kimlin, deputy in the internal revenue office, reviews courthouse records to track loans by Adams County citizens in other states and property owners in Adams County living outside Illinois. Reports go to Springfield and then to county offices. He has worked three weeks and expects to complete the backlog in about ten days, after which checks will be daily or weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. -Kimilin
Internal Revenue Office
Adams County
Ilinois
Kimlin
Springfield
Court House
Legion Asked To Help In L A Drive
McCaulay Irwin secretary of the Henry R. Hill post Loyal Legion has received a letter requesting post member support for a Salvation Army fund drive September 22 to 29. He will present the plan at the Thursday meeting and seek 30 new members to qualify four delegates to the state convention in Peoria October 17 and 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCaulay Irwin
Henry R. Hill
Loyal Legion
Post
Salvation Army
Irwin
Peoria
Probate court bonds and estate distributions described
In probate court bonds totaling 40000 were posted by Harry and William S. Hill for the estate of Henry D. Hill as executors. The bond covers the sale of real estate with specific bequests of 1500 to Edna Bowen and Lada I Wheeler. The balance was distributed in four equal shares to Edna Bowen Lada S Wheeler Marian B Wheeler and Marian B Wheeler as conservatrix of Gladys E Wheeler. Receipts totaled 12113.73. Charles W. Meyer as administrator and Herman H. Brown and Frank W. Crane as securities posted 5100 for the estate of Caleb J. Sewell. Meyer as administrator of John Marrow’s estate showed receipts of 1234 with 1019.86 paid to Michael J. Ray attorney for heirs Edward Brown Joseph Brown and Delia Murphy. Louisa Roling as conservator with Emanuel N. Hoffman and Otto Hoffman as securities posted 2000 for the estate of Albert H. Roling insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry D. Hill
Harry
William S. Hill
Edna Bowen
Lada I Wheeler
Bertham Wheeler
John R. Wheeler
Lada S. Wheeler
Marian B. Wheeler
Gladys E. Wheeler
Wheeler
Charles W. Meyer
Herman H. Brown
Frank W. Crane
Caleb J. Sewell
John Marrow
Michael J. Ray
Edward Brown
Joseph Brown
Delia Murphy
Louisa Roling
Emanuel N. Hoffman
Otto Hoffman
Albert H. Roling
Real Estate Transfers in Clayton and Payson Areas
Frank W. Kestner transfers to Fred H. Kestner part section six two south five west for 1200 dollars. Frank W. Kestner transfers to John L. Kestner a half of block five in McKee township for 800 dollars. Oscar York and Maggie York convey to Rollin W. Alford parts of lots 83 and 84 in original Clayton for 1350 dollars. Henry Bartlett transfers to Ezra B. Wing a half lot 116 in original Clayton for 400 dollars. Nellie Shute and others transfer to Emma Daniel part of lot 2 in outlets Payson for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Kestner
Fred H. Kestner
John L. Kester
McKee Township
Oscar York
Maggie York
Rollin W. Alford
Clayton
Henry Bartlett
Ezra B. Wing
Nellie Shute
Stillwell Manslaughter Case Set for Coming Term
The state plans to prosecute Newcomb Stillwell for manslaughter in the death of Anderson Havrid after Havrid was injured when Stillwell’s car struck the buggy he rode. Havrid died days later, and the grand jury had indicted Stillwell. State’s Attorney LeRoy Adair says the case is ready for trial this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Newcomb Stillwell
Whio
Young Stillwell
Anderson Havrid
Havrid
Sillwell
LeRoy Adair
Clarke's Launch Is Down River in Mississippi Fire
Clarke's fine launch La Paloma was destroyed by a fire Thursday afternoon in the Mississippi above Hannibal Bridge on the Illinois side. Deputy fish and game warden Clarke lost a gun and tools, suffers singed eyebrows, and the boat valued at $600 was only partly insured. The fire started after the boat struck a snag and a hole opened. The 18 gallon gasoline tank intensified the blaze as Clarke retreated. He planned to buy another boat and was en route to Louisiana to meet Deputy Warden Baker for a river patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Clare
Louisiana
Baker
East
Hannibal
Clark
Federal Grand Jury To Report Wednesday
Jurors for the September term of the United States court at Quincy are ordered to report Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The Wolf trial is a key case, and others involving liquor law violations and profiteering may be heard. Prosecution attorneys are in Quincy preparing for the Wolf trial, awaiting Judge Fitz Henry and United States Attorney Knotts to determine additional cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Court
Quincy
Fitz Henry
United States
Knotts
County Budget Delayed as Finance Committee Deliberates
In a long session the finance committee and County Attorney John Inghram discussed the upcoming budget. No budget has been prepared yet and more time is planned next week. Items include deputy salary requests and funding for roads and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee
Board of Supervisors
John Inghram
Rifles Arrive For Members Of Co. E Battalion
Company E has received long awaited rifles and they will be issued to the men this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the armory. Other equipment will be prepared tomorrow to avoid delays as they move to Camp Lincoln. A special Sunday drill was held in the armory with Captain Ralph Luskin. The company will be in camp soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lincoln
Ralph Luskin
Camp A
Picnic Parade Opens First Annual TPA Picnic in Quincy
The TPA has announced a big Labor Day auto parade at Baldwin Park with 40 plus speed cars led by drivers like Rowe Brainerd and the Sego Chevrolet. The route goes from Washington Square around the square to Maine and Sixth, then to the picnic grounds in South Park. The event features contests, prizes, and a Rialto Jazz band, with many local officials and merchants invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peugeot
Hudson
Morest
Post A
Washington Park
South Park
Washington Square
L. A
Maine
Sixth Street
Hampshire
Maine Street
Twelfth Street
R. E. Hackman
William Rupp, Jr
John O'Neal
L. A. Morest
Automobile Committee
Quincy
Southpark
Rialto Jazz
O’brien
R. EE. Hackman
Ed. Crawford
E. J. Leipold
H. C. Disselhorst
C B. de Jean
L. A. Folz
Charles H. Adelpohl
Grounds
Cheslie G. Cissna
W. H. Smith
Max R. Lehman
C. A. E. Koch
About 25 New High School Registrations
About 25 students registered at the High school Friday. Most were out of town youths with the rest freshmen from local grade schools. Registration continues today with hopes of most new students enrolled before next Tuesday. Enrollment expected to exceed prior years as many juniors from surrounding towns register for the senior high school.
Weather Outlook for Illangisa and Missoi
A general forecast calls for fair weather on Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change. Light winds and dry conditions likely across the region, with no significant storms expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illangisaand Missoui
Local River Stages and Rainfall Report
Daily river bulletin notes observed temperatures and river stages at several gauges. Flood heights, changes, and rainfall are reported for Ravenport Keokuk Monmouth Missouri and St Louis with expectations that levels will recede slowly through the hours ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capes
Fee Paul
Ravenport
Keokuk Os
Mimck
Annibal
Louisiana
St. Lowis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abe Martin
Wabash and C., B. & Q
Farm Bureau
Hoert—Vernon Vaniman
L. R. Simony
C.A. Atwood
Urbana
Melrose
Plainville
Adams County Farm Bureau
Tri-State Mutual Life Association
Monmouth
Board of Inspectors
Work House
Board of Police Commissioners
the Brotherhood of Railway
Labor Temple
Gen. Bell
Pershing
Concert In the Park
Millikin Conservatory of Music
Legion
L. A. Drive
Boy Scouts
Heart of City
Boy Scouts of
Rotary Club
Tom Black
Wiliam Schlagenhaw
John's Well
Montgomery Carrott
Culvert Academy
Schlagenhaus
John Wells
B. E. Bennett
Emanuel Young
Hary Haley
Stillwell
Adair
Federal Grand Jury
Co. E
H. S
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