Coal rails run low in Quincy may lead to fuel famine
With under 280 tons of domestic coal left in Quincy and most coal in dealers bins exhausted the city may face fuel shortages by Thursday night. Mayor O'Brien mobilizes all resources to secure coal including shipments from mines and coal in schools and the Empire theater building. A fuel committee meeting at 9:30 Tuesday will coordinate actions with coal dealers railroads and the Chamber of Commerce to avert widespread hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
O'Brien
O’brien
Irving
Empire Theater
Civic Coal
Railroads
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy Students Return From U of I Amid Coal Famine
Quincy relatives report University of Haineis students are being dismissed alphabetically to return home as coal shortages limit train service. Not all depart together due to congestion. Miss Margaret Beatty, freshman, is expected home tonight with Paul Ohnemity and Ted Koelsch due Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
University of Haineis
Studnts
Margaret Beatty
Erde W. Beatty
Paul Ohnemity
Ted Koelsch
Quincey
Census Enumerators To Get More Salary In District
Census enumerators in the seventh district will receive higher pay. The district office under William Schaefer announced increases of 4 cents per capita and ½ cent for each fawn enumerated. Applicants had long complained the compensation was too low for the work. This change should be welcome news to those awaiting appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Department
William Schaefer
Christmas Mail Instructions From Local Postmaster
Postmaster Elmer Lumis urges careful packing labeling and early mailing for the heavy Christmas mail volume. He notes delays expected due to a coal strike and urges durable wrapping clear sender information and outside labeling plus inner card for identification. Dressed fowls may be sent in first and second zones with plain endorsement perishable packages needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lummis
Postoffice Department
Hard road planned in Marion County to Taylor Nelsonville
Land owners in Marion County northern and western parts plan a 19 mile road from Taylor to Nelsonville funded by road district state aid and private subscriptions Promoters seek Quincy support and have submitted the plan to Attorney H Bennett for review A Taylor Nelsonville road would pass Emerson and serve as a feeder to the Philadelphia rock road but local communities cannot bear the cost without outside help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Taylor
Nelsonville
Quincy
Nens
H. Bennett
Emerson
Philadelphia Rock
Taylor-Nelsonyile
Nelson Clothing and Shoe Company to open in Quincy
A new clothing and shoe firm will start in Quincy late February or early March at 63 Hampshire Street. It will be named Nelson Clothing and Shoe Company, run by Daniel Brodsky and sons Samuel August and Benjamin from St Louis. The site is leased from J. J. Reid, with remodeling costing several thousand dollars. Architect Martin J. Geise and builders Ruerkin and Kaempen named. The firm has 35 years of St Louis operation and a solid reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Nelson Clothing and Shoe Company
Hampshire Street
Kiefer Drag Company
Daniel Brodsky
Samuel
August
Benjamine
St Louis
Oniney
J. J. Reid
Roth Company
Ruerkin and
Kaempen
Martin J. Geise
St. Louis
Camp Point board nominees named for education race
Camp Point Community High School district filed with County Superintendent John M. Steiner a list of five nominees for the Board of Education vote on December 20. The nominees are Jesse R. Hunter John F. Meathing ham Henry B Brackenswick William F. Jones and William Z. Morton C. L. Hawkins is the sixth nominee from the Golden district with the other five Golden nominees filed Saturday Bur ton’s nominations are also filled with La Prairie the last district to be heard from
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point Community
John M. Steiner
Board of Education
Jesse R. Hunter
John F. Meathingham
Henry B Brackenswick
William F. Jones
William Z. Morton
C. L. Hawkins
Golden
Supt. Steiner
Burton
la Prairie
Notice of Proposed Change in Rates for Quincy Railway
The Quincy Railway Company files with the Public Utilities Commission of Illinois for extension and approval of current street railway fares in Quincy Illinois. Rates now in effect are increased from those of January 1 1919 under a June 17 1919 order and would expire December 31 1919 unless further continued. A copy of the schedule is on file at the company office for inspection. Interested parties may learn hearing details by contacting the Commission Secretary in Springfield. W A Martin General Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Railway Company
Public Utilities Commission of Illinois
Quincey
Illinois
Public Utilities Commission
Springfield
Hlinoig
W. A. Martin
County Supervisors Raise Salaries in December Session
The Adams county board increased pay for most county appointive officers at its December meeting. County Superintendent of Highways L L Boyer sees the largest rise from 1200 to 2400 dollars plus 1000 expense, with term expiring January 17, 1920. Other salaries adjusted include probation officer Thomas Nolan at 1200 and county physician from 630 to 850 dollars. office physician appointment deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Court House
L. L. Boyer
Boyer
Adams County
State Aid Road Committee
Thomas Nolan
Nolan
H. O. Collins
C. J. Tripp
Coatsburg
Carl Hofmeister
John Swank
Steve Ferryman
Circuit Court
Ed Smith
Collins
C. I. Tripp
Jung
Sr. E. Bradt
Bradt
George T. Rice
Houston Township
George C. Pearce
Rice
Poor Farm Committee
J. C. Gibbs
County Superintendent of Highways and
County System of Highways
Probate court final reports list multiple small bequests
In probate court on Monday final reports were filed by executors and administrators for several estates. Gilbert Prante Arthur Pott and Ray Pott each received 100 under Louis Fleer will. receipts totaled 764.25. Annie Smith estate inventory shows 1025 cash. Lillian Mangold is executrix. John F Alison estate administrator L Franklin Alison filed receipts and disbursements totaling 200 and was discharged. Herman Niehaus estate inventory shows 2621.68 in real estate and chattels. Mary Niehaus administratrix. Theodore F Awerkamp, executor of William E Miller, inventory values chattels at 100. Mary E Turner estate final report and executor Theodore F Awerkamp discharge. receipts total 27290.21. Bequests include over 4000 to Herbert Turner, Mary F Higgins, Everett Turner, Louise Averkamp. 2600 to Joseph and Fred C Turner. over 2000 to John F Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Prante
Arthur Pott
Ray Pott
Louis Fleer
Herman H. Fleer
Annie Smith
Lillian Mangold
John F. Alison
L. Franklin Alison
Herman Niehaus
Quincey
Mary Niehaus
Theodore F. Awerkamp
William E. Miller
Mary E. Turner
Herbert Turner
Mary F. Higgins
Everett Turner
Louise T. Averkamp
Joseph
Fred C. Turner
John F. Turner
Three quick ways to advertise an article in 1900s ad
An old style classified snippet urges readers to advertise via telephone telegraph and in person. It mentions a kitchen paint product Hockaday’s Wall Paint and provides a phone contact Main 4584 for ad placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Telegraph
Hockaday
Whisky Demand Surges Ahead of Hannibal Wholesale Opening
G A Urban of A Urban and Sons reports rising demand for whiskey as Hannibal prepares for a wholesale liquor house. Patrons have telegrammed and offered large sums, with shipments guarded by armed guards en route from St. Louis to Hannibal. Estimates value at $100,000 to $200,000. wholesale price around $30 per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Urban
Urban and Sons
Hannibal
St. Louis
Louisville
Urban
Auto Dealers Discuss Road Contracts
The Automobile Dealers' branch of the Automobile Trades Association met for luncheon at Hotel Quincy and debated the Quincy to Mt. Sterling road project. They warned bids must be secured within 30 days, noted contractor interest risks, and discussed forming a contracting corporation to finance and unit bid the work for spring start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Automobile Dealers’ Branch
The
Automobile Trades Association
Hotel Quincy
Quincy
Mt. Sterling
Chamber of Commerce
Consolidated Good Roads Committee
Deaths at Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Civil War Veterans
William J. Hamilton a long time resident of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home died Monday at the Home hospital He served in Company B Third Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War He is survived by his son Attorney Fred Hamilton of Decatur The body was sent to Decatur for burial Joseph K Sharp another Home resident died Sunday morning He was 75 and former Jacksonville resident He served in Company L sixty eighth Illinois Infantry His brother S L Sharp of Jacksonville is the surviving relative and the body was shipped to Jacksonville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Hamilton
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Home
Hamilton
Third
Ilinois Cavalry
Fred Hamilton
Decatur
Joseph K. Sharp
Jacksoneville
Ilinois Infantry
S. L. Sharp
Jacksonville
Funeral Services for Infant Robert Eaton near Plainville
Funeral services were held for infant Robert Channon Eaton at 3 pm Sunday at the home of Mrs Eaton’s parents, 325 North Eighth Street, conducted by Rev. Robert Van Meigs. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery. The infant, born Thursday morning, died suddenly from infantile jaundice, shocking the family. Jacob Vogt, who died at the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home, was sent to Chicago for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Channon Eaton
Charles Miller Eaton
Near Plainville
Robert van Meigs
Eaton
H. O. Channon
North Eighth Street
Bunal
Woodland Cemetery
Jacob Vogt
Chicago
Excerpts Rally Chamber Against Excuses to Not Help
Chamber of Commerce voices scorn for excuses and shifting responsibility. Leaders urge members to step forward and share the workload, noting others already contribute. The call emphasizes duty and collective effort to advance local projects and goals.
Death After Mysterious Illness Of Young Wife
Grace Hughes 24 of 215 Hampshire street died Monday night after a brief mysterious illness marked by headaches and collapse. Dr H E Becker suspected a drug related to headache relief but could not identify a specific poison. Coroner Amen planned an inquest for the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Becker
Grace Hughes
Ralph Hughes
Hampshire Street
Becker
Beeker
Flull
John Logan
C.H. Wood
Hughes
Lower Maine Street
White Undertaking
North Fifth Street
Spanople to Finish Majestic Theater Plan
John Spanople pledges to complete a theater at the rear of the Majestic building on the north side of Maine between Sixth and Seventh if his court suit in the circuit court is decided in his favor. He has begun excavation and plumbing and says funds are ready to finish the project promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spanople
Majestic
Maine
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Spanople
Fire Breaks Out In The Majestic Kitchen
A blaze at the Majestic cafe on Hampshire Street started from grease on the range. It spread to the ceiling and burned for some time before firefighters from nearby stations extinguished it. Much of the ceiling was torn down and the kitchen was closed for the night.
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Majestic Cafe
Hampshire Street
Printer adds an extra zero to Quincy Battery claim
A Sunday advertisement with the Quincy Battery and Electrical Testing Co. misprinted “over 40 leading car manufacturers” as “over 400,” inflating the number of firms adopting the battery. The error highlights how a single extra digit can mislead readers about market adoption.
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Quincy Battery and Electrical Testing Co
Suit For Rent Of Theater Is Given Over to the Jury
Rent money for the Princess Theater during early 1916 is argued in circuit court. J T Weiler seeks more than $900 from the estate of George Geanetos, while Geanetos representatives claim he bore no responsibility. The jury was sent to deliberate after 5 pm with sealed verdicts if reached that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theater
Circuit Court
J. T. Weiler
George Geanetos
Geanetos
Joan EK. Wall
Weiler
John Spanople
Weilers
George Govert
Geantos
Spanople
Govert
Albert Akers
Harry Sligbee
Pittsfield
W T Wright
Debris Removal Underway After Empire Theater Fire
Buerkin & Buerkin have begun cleaning debris from the Empire theater fire. Stockholders plan a rebuilding decision, with work aimed to clear the alley and speed up repairs. If rebuilding proceeds, construction could start soon to resume production before season’s end.
Trevor to Meet With Other Service Men Conference
Rose Trevor secretary of Community Service leaves for Chicago to attend a conference of service organizers from Illinois Indiana Missouri and Iowa. In Chicago he aims to secure aid for Quincy former service men injured in the war who have received little government response.
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Rose Trevor
Chicago
Hilmes
Indiana
Missouri
Towa
Trevor
Quincy
Minor Police Cases in City Court Monday Arraignments
John Serim and Mrs Myrtle Smith were arraigned for disorderly conduct and fined ten dollars plus costs each after being arrested as an inebriated couple in a Hampshire street rooming house. Detective Tim Ford recovered a stolen shotgun owned by Nicholas J Arnold, returning it to Maiden Lane. Fred Carrier had purchased the gun and handed it to him. A C Allen was arrested Monday evening by First Sergeant William Westmann and Policeman Georges Zimmerman on peace disturbance and nuisance charges in a Hampshire street garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Serim
Myrtle Smith
Hampshire
Third
Tim Ford
Nicholas J. Arnold
Maiden Lane
Fred Carrier
A.C. Allen
William Westmann
Georges Zimmerman
Hampshire Street
Doctors and Druggists Meet in Tamaary First Week
Quincy's Pulse Doctors and Druggists Good Fellowship Club will hold their next meeting in Tamaary during the first week. Committees from the Joseph W. Emery Jr Post and Henry R. III Post American Legion will meet with Dr. Thomas B. Knox at 8 pm to discuss consolidating the two Posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Fellowship Club
Tamaary
Joseph W. Emery, Jr
Henry R. LIII
American Legion
Thomas B. Knox
Jersey Street Bidding Fails While Fire Station Bond Passes
City council approved a $50,000 bond issue for a new Central fire station, a lumber yard storage limit, and a revised dog license plan. Jersey street paving narrowly failed after debates and a motion to reconsider was ruled out of order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klein
Jersey Street
W. L Busby
Empire Theater
Elen
Zengel
O'Brien
Seventh
Vermont Street
Board of Public Works
Mayer O'Brien
Jersey St
Lepper
Wniein
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U. of I
Ake Martin
Lafe Bud
Camp Point
Good Roads Committee
Majestic Theater
Buerkin & Buerkin
Empire
Buerkin Company
Curisory
Jersey
Wiliam HT Niekamp
Fowler
Fredericka Abbiemeier
North Co Northwest
Messouri
Vonttin
Vucsilay
Peportiens
Tempedatires
Tad
Abe
RIVE
Orso
Veoh Uteu Foutney Te
Daily River Bulletin
Aline
Muscatine
Louisiana
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