Board to sue Frank Jasper for interest over unpaid Inghram voucher
Adams county board of supervisors adopts a resolution to sue county treasurer Frank Jasper to recover interest on funds, audit all county offices, and pursue a detailed audit after delays and legal arguments. The action follows Jasper withholding payment on Attorney John T. Inghram’s voucher amid bond and legal concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jasper
John T. Inghram
Jasper
Board ‘of ‘Supervisors
Adams County
Ernst J. Grubb
John Abbott
Scarborough
Henry Scarborough
Finance Committee
Board clashes over Jasper suit and legal actions
The board questions Jasper's voucher despite others arguing the treasurer backs the appellate court. Attorney Adair set to represent Jasper. Two suits loom on county attorney services. one case reversed for hearing, appellate ruling declaring the county attorney office illegal, and a forthcoming suit against the treasurer by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Jasper
Harry Highrs
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Pauline Dittmer
Mrs Pauline Dittmer died at her home 1713 Oak street at 1 20 p m Thursday after a five week illness of rheumatic heart trouble She was born February 2 1858 in Westphalia Germany and came to America at age nine The family lived on East Broadway then Coatsburg and for ten years in Quincy She married Henry Dittmer February 6 1872 and had five children Mat Hammel Ed Schlipman August Henry and George Dittmer Surviving siblings include George Rolf and one sister Also seven grandchildren and two Denver relatives Ben Ohne Mus died in Denver Catholic faith and affiliations noted Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Dittmer
Oak Street
Dittmer
Westphalen
Germany
America
East Broadway
Coatsburg
Quincy
Pauline Rolf
Henry Dittmer
Mat Hammel
Paloma
Ed. Schlipman
August
George Dittmer
Denver
Colo
Phy Ome
George Rolf
Ben Ohnemus
Telc
St. Francis Catholic Church
Catholic Order of Forresters
Hospital Society
Death of Loraine Farmer Harry Halsey
Harry Halsey of Loraine died suddenly at his home on Thursday morning after a long illness and prior operations in Chicago. Born November 10, 1851, he joined the local Methodist church as a youth and never married. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Hannah Ross, and a brother, A. G. Halsey, both of Loraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Halsey
Loraine
Chicago
Hot Springs
Mr. Halsey
Methodist Church of
Hanah Ross
A. G. Halsey
Funeral of Mrs Edward Koza Held in City
The funeral for Mrs. Edward Koza took place from the family home at 1418 Oak Street at 8:30 am and from St. Francis church at 9:00 am. Rev. Fr Optatus officiated the church service and Rev. Fr Francis conducted rites at St Boniface Cemetery where burial occurred. A large crowd attended and floral offerings were numerous. Casket-bearers were Leo, Eugene, and Raymond Kircher, Warry Duker, John Duker, and Arthur Averkamp, all cousins of Mrs Koza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Koza
Oak Street
St. Francis Church
Optatus
Francis
St. Boniface
Leo
Eugene
Raymond Kircher
Warry Duker
John Duker
Arthur Averkamp
Koza
Funeral for Grace Hughes Held After Sudden Death
Funeral services for Mrs Grace Hughes were conducted by the Salvation Army in the White Undertaking parlors at 1 o clock Thursday afternoon. Burial followed in Burton cemetery. Bearers were Carl Mitts Walter Mitts Edward Loy and Albert Clingingsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hughes
Salvation Army
White Undertaking
Burton Cemetery
Weer
Carl Mitts
Walter Mitts
Edward Loy
Albert Clingingsworth
Newton Todd Dies at Soldiers' Home Hospital
Death occurred at 4:20 a.m. on Thursday in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home hospital. He was 71. Survived by one son, William Todd of St. Louis. Funeral services Friday afternoon with burial in the Home cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Todd
Soldiers ‘and Sailors
William Todd
St. Louis
Illinois Plumbers Convene in Quincy January Meeting
The Illinois Association of Master Plumbers will hold its annual meeting in Quincy on January 20 21 and 22. The convention is expected to attract 300 to 400 master plumbers from across the state, many with their wives, with sessions in the Eagles hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Association of
Quincy
Eagles
Dry Goods Stores To Open In Quincy At 8 A M
A notice states that dry goods and department stores in Quincy will open today an hour earlier than usual morning hours while clothing, shoe and other retail stores will open at 8 o'clock as usual. Closing hours stay unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Notice of Proposed Change In Rates for Quincy Railway
The Quincy Railway Company files with the Public Utilities Commission an application for extension and approval of its street railway fare schedule in Quincy Illinois. The present increased rates set since January 1 1919 expire December 31 1919 unless extended. A copy of the schedule is available at the company office for inspection and interested parties may request hearing details from the Public Utilities Commission secretary in Springfield Illinois. W A Martin General Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Railway Company
Public Utilities Commission of
Hanors
Quincy
Illinois
Public Utilities Commission
Springfield
W. A. Martin
Camp Point Considers Consolidating 11 Rural Schools
A petition filed in Camp Point seeks to form a Community Consolidated School district. If approved on January 17, 11 rural schools would be merged into one large Camp Point campus, with transport by trucks and costs estimated at about one dollar per acre in taxes. The move follows the recently established Community High School district, aiming to bring all grade students to Camp Point under a six member board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point
John M. Steiner
Hez G. Henry
Troy
Iowa
Steiner
Primrose
Oak Ridge
Center
Highland
Washington
Mission Ridge
Grant School
Clayton Township
Oakwood
Hazelwood
Columbus Township
Electin
Runaway Boys Hidden in Lime Kilns Near Marblehead
Five youths from the Detention Home slept in lime kilns near Marblehead Wednesday night, then left by morning. Probat ion Officer Thomas Nolan requests return of 12-year-old Carpenter to Quincy. Pennell, 16, was placed at the Detention Home after alleging ill treatment in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pennell
David Carpenter
Marblehead
Thomas Nolan
Nolan
Carpenter
Quincy
Pennell
All Peaceful Again At Fairweather II
In Fairweather, the county town, threats and blows prompted a peace warrant against William Pettit for assault on Mrs Mary Mitts. Mitts appeared before Justice Ben Heckle. Pettit's threat to shoot was cited and the case dismissed. Pettit’s peace warrant against Charles Pettit was withdrawn by Justice E J Bonney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairweather
Wiliam Pettit
Charlies Pettit
Mary Mitts
Court of Justice of the Peace
E. J. Bonney
Desertion Charged in Ross Divorce Suit
Charles F. Ross sues Hannah W. Ross in circuit court on desertion after living together from March 9 1910 to September 20 1914. He states she left with their child Elizabeth May, seeks permission to see the daughter at reasonable times and to support the child while allowing the mother to keep custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Ross
Hannah W. Ross
Drescher Suffers Leg Injury At Electric Wheel Works
C L Drescher of 531 South Ninth street sustained a broken left leg when an anvil fell on it at the Electric Wheel works late Thursday afternoon. He was moved to Blessing hospital by city ambulance and the fracture was reduced by Dr Warren Pearce after great pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Drescher
South Ninth Street
Electric Wheel Works
Blessing Hospital
City Ambulance
Drescher
Warren Pearce
Chicken Pie Dinner Tonight At Armory
The Independent Auxiliary of the Red Cross hosts a chicken pie dinner in the Armory this evening to benefit Company M and the Harrison Perkins Post American Legion. Miss Susie Brent, in charge, says fish will be available for non pie lovers and promises a meal equal to the chicken pie offering. Tickets are 50 cents and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Independent Auxiliary of the Red Cross
Company M
Harrison Perkins Post
American Legion
Susie Brent
Calls for Early Return of Rail Service to Quincy
Merchants and travelers within sixty miles of Quincy unite to demand restoration of trains annulled during a coal famine. The key request: restore the O K railroad day train to Quincy, cut off from Milan, with 10:15 arrival and 6:12 departure. Advocates urge keeping all existing trains, favoring removal of the 7:25 a.m. service if needed. Officials press railroads to resume passenger service and maintain prior standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
O. K
Milan
Missouri
O. K Railroad
Commissioner Boswell
Quincy Freight Bureau
Boswell
Burlington and
Wabash
Recruiting officer injured in fall during winter outing
Private Alvin P. Clevenger assistant to the local army recruiting officer fell on an icy street corner Saturday evening and was sent to Jefferson Barracks Missouri for hospital treatment and possible operation. He served in Headquarters Company 34th Infantry Seventh Division and saw action in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin P. Clevenger
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Post Hospital
Clevinger
Third
Hampshire Street
Thomas B. Knox
Clevenger
34Th Infantry
France
Train 12 to Burlington Faces No More Delays
Train 12 arriving Burling ton at 10 39 a m which has run late recently will hereafter be on time. Delay was caused by making connections with other trains at West Liberty and Burling ton. Notice received by G A Shields divisional freight and passenger agent Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
West Liberty
G. A. Shields
Spicer Arraigned on Child Dependency Charge
Mrs. Savan nah Spicer appeared in county court Thursday morning pleading not guilty to contributing to the dependency of her children. Her case will be heard this morning. I C O F delegates chosen from Adams County lodges to meet for electing a Deputy Grand Master for the district. A stolen poor box from St Marys hospital was recovered by children at play. it had been emptied days earlier. Bartenders’ league No 153 met at the Labor Temple with Kearney Bisser and Blessing chosen to represent the union in the 1920 Trades assembly. next meeting set for December 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough
Adaims
Henry Scarborough
Spicer
Savannah Spicer
Adams County
St. Mary's Hospital
Bartenders' League No
Labor Temple
J. J. Kearney
George Bisser
John Blessing
the Union
Trades Assembly
Probate court reports estate receipts and heirs
In probate court O B Gordon Sr administrator of Harriet E Gordon estate reported receipts of 20359.33 and that the funds were turned over to Osmon B Gordon Jr and himself as sole legatees under the will. Menne Gronewold executor of Anna Osterman estate gave bond of 14000. Mrs Louisa Boyer administratrix of John L Boyer estate gave bond of 9500 with L L Boyer as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Gordon, Sr
Harriet E. Gordon
Osmon B. Gordon, Jr
Menne Gronewold
Anna Osterman
Louisa Boyer
John L. Boyer
L. L. Boyer
Marriage Licenses for Vorhees and Wells in Illinois
Albert H. Vorhees, 43, of Macomb, and Lena J. Wells, 28, of Griggsville, secured a marriage license. The union marks a new chapter for two residents listed in the county records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Vorhees
Macomb
Lena J. Wells
Griggsville
Chamber of Commerce Excuse I Cant Afford It
A familiar refrain delays progress as the chamber cites cost barriers to advancing civic business and educational interests. Officials warn that funds of around 70 per day could accelerate programs benefiting the city. Community leaders urge funding to sustain social and educational initiatives.
Landing Field Sites Visited by City Committees
Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and city council inspected two proposed airship landing locations the old saw mill site by the bay and the Jefferson Heights site at Twenty fourth and Harrison. They aimed to compare suitability and cost while deferring final selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
James E. McNutt
Evan Morris
John W. Cruttenden
Bay
Jefferson Heights
Twenty-fourth
Harrison Streets
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Alderman McNutt
Baldwin Park Race Track
Arrowsmith Field
Thirty-sixth Street
Broadway
City
McNutt
United States
Heights
John W. Crittenden
Twentieth
Twenty-fourth Streets
Harrison and
Adams Streets
State Street
Twenty-fourth Street
Hart
Waste Campaign Continues For Cheerful Home Settlement
The Harrison Co operative of New York continues its waste campaign for the Cheerful Home Settlement. Mayor O'Brien, after review, allows the outside firm to proceed. The contract permits collecting all kinds of junk donated, with most proceeds going to the company and only a small share to the local institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Co-operative Company of
New York
Cheerful Home
O'Brien
O’brien
Plans for Adams County Farm Bureau Membership Drive
F A Gougler farm adviser and V Vaniman assistant state leader discussed plans to push Adams County Farm Bureau membership to 1200 or more in coordination with the Illinois Agricultural Association. The current enrollment is 453 and a spring drive is planned to enroll farmers for three years in state and county groups. Similar campaigns have raised state enrollment to over 38,000 across 28 counties. S H Thompson of Adams County and J B Thomas of Columbus have contributed to state campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Farm Bureau
Illinois Agricultural Association
F. A. Gougler
V. Vaniman
Vaniman
Springfield
City
Gougler
S. H. Thompson
J. B. Thomas
Columbus
Stranger Arrested For Passing Checks
Gorge Denton is held at police headquarters on a charge of passing bad checks. Detectives Varvey and Rosendale arrested him Thursday night after a failed attempt to cash a check at Stern's. He allegedly cashed small amount checks Thursday at Tenk Hardware and Reynolds clothing stores signed Carl Moore. Denton admitted signing the checks and said he does not know Carl Moore, claiming to live in Kirksville and having stayed in Hannibal before arriving in Quincy. He lodges at 615 Vermont street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorge Denton
Fifth
Stampshire
Varvey and Rosendale
Stern
Tenk Hardware Company
Towil
Reynolds Clothing
Carl Moore
Denton
Scharnhorst
Kirksville
Hannibal
Quincy
Vermont Street
Missing ham at Almost Club birthday party joke
At the Almost Club on Fourth and Delaware streets on Elmer Nebb birthday night, Cotton VanSteel played the mess call on piano as club members anticipated a large baked ham for lunch. The ham vanished prompting guests to admit they hoped for slices while several attendees left hungry without a search. Names of missing diners include John Meyer Andy Doerr Conrad Munday Hermann Swope Adolph Fahnauer Jed Feld Al Bergmann and John Mulligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton” VanSteel
Fourth
Delaware Streets
Elmer Nebb
John Meyer
Andy Doerr
Conrad Munday
Hermann Swope
Adolph Fahnauer
Jed Feld
al Bergmann
John Mulligan
Wagon Damaged in Runaway Turmoil
A Teak Hardware wagon was badly damaged when the harnessed horse bolted on a Wednesday, smashing the wagon into obstacles and ending in a heap at Second and Oak streets. Bethel M E church at 9th and Oak elected nine trustees Richard Monroe John Monroe George More R A Roberts George Smith Edward Johnson Marion Hall Henry Clarrs Joseph Walker. Star Morning lodge 1818 postponed a meeting due to fuel restrictions and will reschedule as fuel allotments allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teak Hard Ware Company
Howe
Second
Oak
Bethel Church
Bethel
M. E. Church
9Th and Oak
Richard E. Monroe
John W. Monroe
George A. More
R. A. Roberts
George J. Smith
Edward Johnson
Marion Hall
Henry C. Clarrs
Joseph Walker
Star Morning Lodge
G. UC OO. BF
Enumerators Still Needed in District T
Willam Schaefer, census supervisor, says ten more enumerators are needed in district T. So far 195 have been obtained toward a total of 208. Increased pay has drawn new applicants for the vacant positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tth
Willam Schaefer
City urged to select air landing field this spring
Morris predicts heavy cross country air travel this spring and says Quines should be mapped onto air routes by choosing a landing field and preparing it in top condition. Cruttenden notes no immediate action. McNutt expected to report to the city council, with hopes that the city and Chamber of Commerce unite to secure a suitable field.
Conservation of coal still the rule in Quincy
The Civic Coal Committee and Mayor O'Brien insist no coal or heat restrictions will be lifted until coal moves to Quincy. Fuel stocks are critically low as 150 tons remain in yards, with only three cars of eastern coal released that day and hopes for more shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Coal Committee
O'Brien
Whig
Quincy
Indianapolis
Quincey
Martiehead Lime Co
Fuel Administration
Regional Coal Committee
Chicago
Marblehead Lime Co
J. L. Pipe
Jim
Pipe
Rouse
Cash Coal Company
Eastern Coal
Springfield
Coal Committee
Wns
Tuffle Meat Market Entered Wednesday Night
Chris Tuffle, meat dealer at Seventh and Oak streets, reported to police that burglars entered his shop Wednesday night seeking money. No meat was disturbed and only a few pennies were taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Tuffle
Seventh and
Oak Streets
Burelars
Illinois Cloudy Friday Weather Report
Illinois reports cloudy weather with possible rain or snow in the south portions and unsettled temperatures. Forecasters note a tendency toward cold conditions with a mix of precipitation and fog. no significant events or warnings issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
yVatare
Tnersas
Cehle
West Pit
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Wurtz this afternoon
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Wurtz will be held this afternoon at o'clock from 615 Locust. Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery. Friends and invited will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Wurtz
Greenmount Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Inghram
Smith
Roy Adair
Treasury
Abbott
Tasper
Ernst
Grubb
John Schauf
Jasper Suit
Attornney
Oscar Arntzen
Abe Martin
Ald. McNutt
Upper Bay Bridge
King
Sherman and McCormick
W. H. Govert
Tuffle
Tiaeewat Temperatiures Vdpocteal
Dav Parma
Fotbes
Wea
Deewee
Aia
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