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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1919

Page

4

Youth brutalized by foster father in Paloma case

Eight year old Spencer Enlow alleged to have been whipped with a hose and struck with a piece of wood by Alfred Krallman in Paloma. Humane and probation officers removed him to the Detention Home as county court prepares to prosecute Krallman for cruelty.

Spencer Enlow Pop Alfred Kralman Paloma Spencer Kralman John Coens Thomas Nolan Krallman Enlow Roy Krallman Mom

Marriage Licenses Tein Ro Row. Jeeab Concord Myre Avesta Mo

Marriage licenses appear in this report with names Tein Ro Row and Jeeab Concord along with Myre Avesta Mo and Hower. The list includes issuer Morrie Qhones Moe and mentions qdistlat Beardrek in a garbled entry.

Unprecedented Christmas Rail Traffic Through Quincy

Rail travelers surged through Quincy with record turnout. Extra coaches and a sleeper were added to trains 1 25 pm and No 4 8 40 pm, with Nos 5 a and 56 also adding cars. Heavy inbound traffic from former residents contrasted with a drop in express business and ongoing freight delays. Freight handlers worked late Saturday to manage the surge.

Quincy City St. Louis

Tire And Laprobe Thieves Active In Quincy

Police warn residents of Quincy to keep tires and laprobes out of sight as thefts rise. Chief Tom Ryan urges caution after reports from W. H. Cramer and E. V. Seyrelke of tires stolen from autos and laprobes taken from buggies. Robes are sometimes used as bed coverings after removal.

Quincy Tom Ryan W. H. Cramer Payson Avenue E. V. Seyrelke North Fifth Street Masonic Temple F. M. Carpinter Broadway Los Andrix L. L. Woodworth Jersey Street Ryan

Harvey Potter Held For Shooting Ducks

Harvey Potter is charged with shooting ducks from a motorboat. A federal warrant was issued and his case was continued to the March term in Quincy. Bond set at 500. He was arrested Monday morning by federal game warden Larry Barmier of St Louis and arraigned before States Commissioner John Tighram. The offense is alleged to have occurred last October near Canton, Me. He initially pleaded not guilty, later admitted the act to Warden Barmeier, son of Barmeter, who has made several arrests recently.

Tary Potter Quincey Potter Larry Barmier Warda St Louis Thes States John Tpighram Canton Harmo On Warden Barmeier, Ao Barmeter South Fourth Street

Binkert Named Commissioner in Indian Grave Drainage District

William J. Binkert appointed commissioner of the Indian Grave Drainage district to succeed the resigning L. H. A. Nickerson by Judge Fred A. Wolfe. Binkert, a northern district landowner, joins commissioners A A. Hutmacher and Peter Simons in the three member board.

Wiliam J. Binkert L. H. A. Nickerson Fred A. Wolfe Mr. Binkert A A. Hutmacher Peter Simons W J. Binkert

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Daly of Quincy

Mrs Bridget Daly a sixty year Quincy resident died at 609 Vine street Sunday morning after more than a year’s illness. Born in County Limerick June 24 1886 she came to America at eleven and lived in Quincy for many years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning.

Bridget Daly Quincy Vine Street County Limerick Abs Legitee MS Pr Lobe Tye Pog Raik Kans Irs Ra Beowoof Resnik Edward Ubagts Feune Ps

James B Dunlap Dies in Salt Lake City of Tuberculosis

James B. Dunlap a Quin Evan native, died at his Salt Lake City home Sunday from tuberculosis. He was 36, born in Quincy, lived in Clayton, attended Gem City Business College, and worked in Kansas City at the First National Bank before moving west for health. Survived by father Mr Harbison, two sisters Mrs Olen Mowre and Mrs TH BE Dale, and brother John Dunlip.

James B. Dunlap Quinevan Salt Lake City J.C. Warbiston 203 Spring Street Mr. Dunlap Quincey Clayton Quincy Gem City Business College Kansas City First National Bank Harbison Olen Mowre TH. BE. Dale Butte, Mont John Dunlip Sale Lake City

Funeral services for Lawrence Kebel at Oak Street home

Funeral services for the late Lawrence Kebel were held from the family home at 125 Oak Street at 2 30 yesterday afternoon with Rev F Ao McCarty officiating. Miss Lorene Mever and Mrs J Hl Kelker sang. Casket-bearers included J T Pors tove Willtany Mevers IT V2 Tompkin Henry Slocum B A West and David Long. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery.

Lawrence Kebel Oak Street O'Cloek F Ao McCarty Lorene Mever J. Hl. Kelker J. T. Porstove Wilitany Mevers Tompkin Henry Slocum B.A. West David Long Woodland Cemetery

Phi Gamma Delta Graduate Chapter Formed In Quincy

Plans for a graduate or alumni chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity took shape at a Quincy luncheon. Of 28 resident members, 16 charter signatures were given as the petition to headquarters is prepared. Charter expected soon with monthly luncheons to follow after approval. Attendees included Charles L. Bartlett and alumni from Wisconsin Illinois Pennsylvania Michigan Massachusetts Knox and Missouri.

Phi Gamma Delta Quincy Charles L. Bartlett Wisconsin Charles L. Bartlet Chester Wilcox Robert M. Switzer Ilinois James S. Potter Illinois W T. Duker, Jr Pennsylvania Will Blakesly Michigan Jack Connelly E. F. Walbach Harvey Sprick Julius Buerkin Massachusetts Tech Carl Afartindale Marshall A. Cleek Missouri Edgar Wisherd Knox William Becker

Farmer Survives Three Somersault Car Plunge

Elmer Smith, a Fowler area farmer, escaped death after his Ford plunged over a 60 foot embankment east of the J. S. Frazier farm on Columbus road Sunday. He sustained only severe bruises, fears a steering gear fault caused the accident. The site, four miles from Quincy, is a known hazard on an old railroad grade.

Elmer Smith Fowler Ford J. S. Frazier Columbus R Smith Naxel Adams County Quincy

Demented Man Taken Back To Iowa From Mt Pleasant

William Joseph Dunkle, an escaped patient from the state insane hospital at Mt Pleasant, was taken as far as Keokuk Monday night and turned over to authorities of the state institution. The state law does not provide transportation for escaped patients leaving the state, but Carl Hofmeister, overseer of the poor, furnished transport to Keokuk. Dunkle, 55, talks of his son being cut in small pieces at the asylum and says he is in sound mind and against his confinement. He was found in Burling yards last Saturday night and had been working on a farm near Weekuk. He claims Davenport as his origin and says he has a son in Aurora.

Wiliam Joseph Dunkle State Insane Hospital Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Towa Carl Hofmeister Neokuk Dunkle Burling Yards Weekuk Davenport Aurora

Jail Inspection and Court Continuance in County

Mrs. Mary White, former police matron, inspected the Quincy Pulse County Jail Monday afternoon and reported no issues. The case against Walter Longlett of Camp Point for failing to stop after a collision was continued to next Monday in Justice Court.

Mary White Jim Baker Walter Longlett Camp Point Joseph Rieger Near Lima Sixth Hampshire Streets Court of Justices of the Peace Ben Hecekle Longtett Rieger

Attend Teachers Meeting Opens Three Day State Session

County Superintendent Tohn Steiner, Charles Hawk, Gelden principal, and AL AL Thelines, Camp Point principal, traveled Monday to Springheld for a three day Winots State Teachers association gathering. Governor Frank O Lowden among speakers highlighted the program.

County Tohn Steiner Charles Hawk Gelden AL AL Thelines Camp Point Springheld Winots State Teachers’ Association Frank O. Lowden

Real Estate Transfers and Party Names Across Blocks

Real estate transfers listed include transfers in Sartorius and original Coatsburg areas with multiple names such as Hurch Walker and Frank Sverong. Payments noted include $5 and $5,600 with parcels in blocks 2 24 10 and sections 1 2 20. Names include John HU Enisneae Annie Em minke Joe Golden Mary Gerbert Albert Henning and Lewarv.

T Arrey Cober Hurch R. Walker Flcl Moore Quincey John HU. Enisneae Annie Emminke Frank Sverong Sartorius Joe Golden Thomas Jo Lewarv Ann Lewarv Houston Mary L. Gerbert Albert Henning Coatsburg

Annexation drive to include outlying land near Quincy

A 70 member citizen committee plan to push annexation of territory outside Quincy city limits into the municipality. Aldermen McNutt and the council approve forming the committee with Chamber of Commerce backing, aiming to obtain petitions from property owners north of Broadway and east of 24th Street. Mayor O’Brien schedules Friday night meeting to persuade residents, with emphasis on water sewer and fire protection benefits and Walton Heights inclusion.

Quincy Bishop Fawcett Chamber of Commerce McNutt Citizens Committee C. of C Col. C. D. Center Fawcett Wothying Terriiory O'Brien Broadway Twenty-fourth Street Water Works Commission Board of Public Works Walton Heights Lepper Elisino Ellington Melrose Edieeton Blond Peety Hee G

Harold Moore Named Head of East St. Louis IRS Office

Harold D. Moore formerly of Quincy and four years with the internal revenue service has been appointed to head the East St. Louis International Revenue office. Collector John L. Pickering made the appointment, effective January 1, succeeding E. M. Flinn. Moore is described as merit selected with no major personnel changes planned. Moore is son-in-law of Thomas Meehan of Bluffs and will reside there.

Harold D. Moore Quincy Internal Revenue Department East St. Louis Belleville A. J. Rehlemann Murphysboro Jerry J. Kane Twenty-second Moore Thomas Meehan Bluffs

Quincy Public Schools Reopen With Good Attendance After Strike

Quincy public schools reopened Monday after a coal miners strike closure since December 3. Attendance was satisfactory with most teachers present except two, Miss Anna Donnelly absent ill at Sedalia and Mr White missing notification. High school gym conversion nearing completion, seats removed, windows barred, basketball gear in place. Parochial schools also opened. St Boniface began after holidays but closed today and to reopen next Monday.

Quincy Public Schools Anna Donnelly Sedalia White St. Boniface

Narrow Escape By Skater In Bay Ice

Hay Rellstein narrowly escaped drowning Sunday afternoon after skimming thrice and breaking through the bay ice near the Burlington ice house. Nicholas Kohl rescued him and carried him to firmer ice. Thin ice and recent cutting prompted calls for danger signals to warn skaters. Beilstein, 412 South Sixteenth Street, involved in the incident.

Hay Rellstein Bay Nicholas Kohl Burlington Mr. Beilsteain South Sixteenth Street

Paving Hearings Delayed to January Sixth

Paving hearings for the Third and Fourth street districts were continued in county court to Tuesday morning January 6 at 6 o'clock. The move caused many attorneys to remain in the circuit court room where the docket was being called.

Circuit

Street Cars and Wagons Collide in Minor Crash

A collision occurred between street cars and two wagons on United States express service near Wausau Saturday. No serious injuries reported. One wagon harness broke and parts of the vehicle were damaged, with minor impact on the street near Front Street. Police and conductors investigated the incident.

Cohen Stres United States Express Wasoen Petwosn Dbatae Thar Street Veurii Owelwk Lee Conomy Front Street Tate + street

Man and woman fined after street shooting incident

Mason Perkins and Susie Johnson were fined 50 and 25 dollars respectively in police court Monday after an incident the prior Saturday evening when Johnson fired five shots at Perkins on the walk in front of Perkins home at Ninth and Lind streets. Witnesses testified Johnson struck Perkins. Perkins denied it as gunfire erupted during a dispute over his housekeeper.

Mason Perkins Susie Johnson Susie Mason P. W. Reardon Perkins Johnson Ninth and Lind Streets

Quincy Company Gets First Auto Licenses

Walter Miller of the secretary of state office helped Gunther Plard ware company receive auto mobile license numbers loam 2, Monday. Robe rt Gunther accepted the plates, marking a local honor for Miller’s hometown. The plates will be used on the company’s trucks with a small advertising benefit.

Quincy Company Walter Miller Automobile Gunther Plardware Company Robert Gunther Miller Mr. Miller Gunther Company Chitara Quincey Secretary of State Gunther Companys

Officers Installed at Bodley Lodge Ceremony

Bodley Lodge No 1A RL and ALM held an installation night for officers at Ma osnie temple with over 400 attendees. N J Hinton served as installing officer and Frank J Hendrickson led as marshal. other officers named include Brinkoetter secretary and W J Smith chaplain. Phinness Hagens played organ. reception committee listed with multiple members.

Tiediey Lodge Dace Maosnie Temple N. J. Hinton Irrank J. Hendrickson FLW Brinkoetter W. J. Smith

Government To Sell The Seaman Property

The old Seaman property at Fourteenth and Maine streets may be sold soon under the alien property act. Once the Seaman home, the estate passed through family lines and to a German resident. now George A. Junkert holds the title. An order for sale by the alien property custodian is expected to be issued.

Seaman Fourteenth Maine Streets Washington John Seaman Joseph France Lves Germany George A. Junkert

Pair Of Pants Used To Carry Butter

Mrs. P. Robinson of 415 Broadway found an unusual item in her yard on Monday. Police and Detective Frank Rosendale were notified to investigate a newly found pair of pants with the bottom torn and an intact leg.

Hearings On Street Pavings Held Tonight

Hearings on street paving will be held at city hall this afternoon. Property owners on Vine between Eighteenth and Twenty-fourth streets along with the mayor and six city officials will meet to discuss the sewer program on Barons Avenue and related improvements.

Tou Tou. Tl Vk An Ap Ty Eles Opropertes Oon

Man Delivers No New Year News From Quincy Visitor

A visiting resident formerly of Quincy plans to return Wednesday night after spending New Year’s Day with friends. The note mentions no specific events or injuries.

Bert Tinkie Areca Quincy

Lights on all vehicles required by law in Quincy

The city council moved to compel night lighting for horse drawn vehicles on Quincy streets. An ordinance drafted by the ordinance committee mandates head and tail lights for horse drawn conveyances and requires motor cars cycles and bicycles to be lit at night. The measure passed with little opposition signaling imminent enforcement and enhanced street safety. Also discussed were New Year resolutions and a proposal to study a health department district funded by a four mill tax if approved by voters. An alley paving project and a payroll audit of 160 dollars for street and bridge work were approved.

Quincy Tompkins Dobbin Alderman McNutt Reta Whig Quincey Beechpanics House Aldermensehang, Bergmann and Bisser Council Munthing Ellis Health Department Twelfth Fourteenth Jersey York Streets

Major E. W. Crockett Dies In Washington

Major E. W. Crockett dies in Washington from heart failure while in uniform. The report from John T Richardson mentions Mrs. E. W. Kett of Washington, D. C., formerly Miss Neva Nance of Quincy, Missouri. A separate item notes an auto crash damaging a grocery store window and a fence after car veered into Troert Winidow. Mr and Mrs Milton Dean of Burton hosted city guests at J. P. Hlaynes home, 1035 Jersey Street.

John T Richardson E. W. Kett Washington, D. C Neva Nance Quincy OW. Crockett Les Aoman Heneming Veatsburg Bupite Considera Milton Dean Burton Guent Salas J.P. Hlaynes Jersey Street

Weather item with unclear local temperatures

Fragmentary weather note shows stray words and partial locale cues. No coherent temperatures or forecasts can be determined from the readable text.

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