Payson Avenue paving plan discussed by property owners
A public meeting in the council chambers charted plans to pave Payson Avenue from Third to Twelfth with cement and brick at street car tracks. The sewer system was debated. officials argued the current sewer would be adequate once storm water is blocked. Costs run about six dollars per front foot with a ten year repayment, and hearings on Vine Street paving continue with disagreement over material choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson Avenue
Third
Twelfth Street
Board of Local Improvements
Council
Tenth and
Payson
Vine Street
Vine
Sixteenth Street
Twentieth
Twenty-Fourth Street
Vinez
Bane
Paveos Avenue
Oren
Paysen Avenue
Harper
Warner
Sixteeenth Street
Local paving plans debated on Vine east and west Twentieth
Mayor O'Brien says property owners west of Twentieth oppose paving while the board and Mr. Wavering back paving east of Twentieth. Mr Brockschmidt argued travel demand is insufficient and paving would burden property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine
Twentieth Street
Vine Street
O'Brien
Wavering
Brockschmidt
Bay Becomes Dansernie For Skaters
The bay ice around boats and the shore is dangerous for skaters and walkers. The Whig cautions the public to avoid the dangerous conditions. Experienced individuals cope, but inexperiences skaters frequently break through, posing serious risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Dansernie
Death of Frank Hussong in Quincy after long illness
Frank Hussong, a fifty year Quincy resident born in Monticello Georgia on July 16 1854, died at his home 606 Madison Street at 10 40 PM Monday from dropsy after eleven months of illness He was never bedfast long and worked for Gardner Governor company twenty one years Survived by widow three sons Frank Jr Roy Geo and four daughters Mrs George Reis Mrs George Duescheker Miss Myrtle Hussong at home and Elmer Mutz one brother William Hussang and one sister Mrs Elizabeth Johnson seven grandchildren Funeral arrangements incomplete
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thlussong
Quincy
Madison Street
Mr. Hussong
Gardner Governor Company
Church of Christ
Frank Jr
Roy
Geo
George Reis
Tecoma
Wash
George Dueschecker
Elmer Mutz
Myrtle Hlussong
William Hussang
Columbus
Elizabeth Johnson
Moose Club Schedules January 8 Whist and Dance
Plans were completed at the Moose meeting for a social event to be held in their hall on January 8. A New Year open house was set for New Year's Day with all preparations reported in order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
Mrs Catherine Wisman Dies After Nine Month Illness
Mrs Catherine Wisman of 720 North Fifteenth street died Tuesday at 2 30 PM after a prolonged illness following an operation. Born July 5 1870 in Quincy she was 49. Survived by husband John Wisman and twelve living children Margaret Agnes Beatrice Mildred Florence Josephine Maurine Bernard Urban Dorothy John Paul ine and others at home. Also survived by parents Bernard and Kouf and three brothers and three sisters. Funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Wisman
John Wisman
Wisman Bros
North Fifteenth Street
Quincey
Wisman
Margaret
Agnes
Beatrice
Mildred
Florence
Josephine
Maurine
Bernard Urban
Dorothy
John Jr
Pauline
St Francis Catholic Church
St Aloysius, No 208
Wocuy
Christhing Mothers
Socity
Bernard Kouf
Sis Quik Street
Ren
Frank Kraut
Qunev
Joseph
Amesterdam
Helland
Ibeth Wout
Oinnes
Anna Neuhaus
Christian Michael
East St. Louis
Biter
Funeral rites for Inte Nicolas Korn held in St. Louis
Funeral services for Inte Nicolas Korn of St. Louis were conducted Tuesday morning at Frie burg chapel and 8 80 o'clock at St Boniface Catholic church with Rev Fro Degenhardt presiding. Burial followed in St Boniface cemetery. Pallbearers were John Glass Sullivan William Schauf and Casper Fri bury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Korn
St. Louis
Frieburg Chapel
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Fro Degenhardt
St. Boniface Cemetery
John Glass
Sulivan
Willam Schauf
Casper Freibury
Funeral of Tate John Dale Held at Fiieburg Chapel
The funeral of Tate John Dale was conducted in the Fiieburg chapel at 2:30 p m on Monday with Rev J W Bingham officiating Interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate John Dale
Fiieburg Chapel
J. W. Bingham
Greenmount Cemetery
Peter Gross Civil War Veteran Dies in Burlington
Peter Gross, a Civil War veteran and former member of Company E, Fiftieth Illinois Infantry, died at 4:30 Tuesday morning at Solliers and Savers' Tome hospital Hoe. He is survived by his brother Henry Gross of Burlington, Ta, sur Vives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gross
Solliers and Savers
Tome Hospital
Piffieth Ahnois Infantry
Henry Gross
Burlington
Sur Vives
Japanese plan for invisibility of a new agriculture bureau debated
The Japanese government is considering delaying the formation of a new agriculture bureau until after the report of the Japanese delegate to the International Labour Congress in Washington is issued and acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eighties-Era Veterans Regale Rotary With Songs and Anecdotes
Rotarians recalled the 1880s voting scene and calico prices as E K Stone led a four minute talk on events from a member’s majority year. Old boys including E B Hillman W H McMein and others sang period tunes and shared memories in a lively luncheon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys
Rotary
E. K. Stone
Nestor
E. B. Hillman
W. H. McMein
John W. Meyers
W. T. Duker
Leaton Irwin
Web Bushnell
Charles Bowers
Will Ruff
J. Henry Bastert
Elmer King
Calico
Tom Baldwin
Quincy
Dick Oglesby
Washington Park
Orville H. Browning
People's Saving Loan & Building Assn Sees Big Year Ahead
Directors announced 1920 will be the biggest year in the association's history after a year with assets up over 50 000 and business surpassing 100 000 more than 1918. Officers elected include B H Miller president Joseph H VandenBoom VP M E Vasen secretary Charles Oehlmann treasurer and Lawrence Emmons attorney. C A E Koch elected new director alongside re elected directors B H Miller L E Emmons J L Loebbing G W Menke Charles Oehlmann H E E Knapheide Gottlieb Schanz Frank J Tenk J H VandenBoom F W Knollenberg L O Christ and M E Vasen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Saving, Loan & Building Association
B. H. Miller
Joseph H. VandenBoom
M. E. Vasen
Charles Oehlmann
Lawrence Emmons
C. A
L. O. Christ
Fruit Growers Association Draws Up New By Laws
The temporary committee of the Fruit Growers association met at the Adams County Farm Bureau offices Tuesday afternoon and drafted a constitution and by laws. The group chose the name Adams County Fruits Growers association, likely to be adopted along with the constitution and by laws at a meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit Growers’ Association
Adams County Farm Bureau
Adams County Fruits Growers’ Association
School for Census Enumerators in Quincy and Adams Co
Another school of instruction for census enumerators in Quincy and Adams County will be held in the post office court room Monday evening January 8 at 8 o clock. The sessions aim to thoroughly familiarize the enumerators with their duties before January 2 when the fourteenth census begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Quincys Pulse Poultry Culling Demonstration
A poultry culling demonstration will be held at the home of F. L. Allison in Ursa township Thursday at 2 00 P M under the Adams County farm bureau. An invitation is extended to all who wish to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Allison
Ursa Township
Adams County Farm Bureau
New Facts Sought To Fix Crime
Continued from Pace II the report outlines a theft over a forty dollar suit. It notes the Summit girl’s testimony aimed to protect VProwest from imprisonment and expresses anger over a coat taken by a former roommate who disappeared from Prattle Creek last week. Vester and Prevost are mentioned as part of the party and Brown was seen in Battle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Vester
Prattle Creek
Battle Creek
Dolly
Reony Tate
Snd
Woman's division chair leads illinois fair price meeting chaos
Chicago December meeting organized by Mrs. Joseph T. Rower of the Woman's division of the Illinois fair price committee ended in confusion Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph T. Rower
Ilinois Fair Price Committee
Hebrews Of Quincy To Become 100 Per Cent U. S. Citizens
A mass meeting in Community Service Tuesday evening aimed to naturalize all Hebrews in Quincy. Most attendees are already citizens. four or five noncitizens remain away from the city. Joseph Rosen chairs the Hebrew committee. J R Wellemeyer leads Citizenship, I W Bingaman and Ross Trevor assist. Future meetings will include other nationalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
America
Joseph Rosen
J. R. Wellemeyer
Citizenship Committee of Community Service
I. W. Bingaman
Ross Trevor
McFarland Will Names Beneficiaries in Clayton Area
James W. McFarland of Clayton township leaves major bequests to churches in the county and to Blessing hospital and the Y M C A in Quincy. widow Mrs Fannie McFarland and sons Ellis and Lawrence receive the personal estate and life interests in Clayton and Camp Point property with contingencies for death and heirs. Sister Adena Hughes is to be cared for, and six legatees share remaining proceeds from sold real estate. Ellis McFarland is named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. McFarland
Clayton Township
Blessing Hospital
Anna Brown
Quincy
Elis McFarland
Lawrence McFarland
Clayton
Camp Point
Adena Hughes
McFarland
Hebron
Baseball Tickets Ready For Sale In 1920 Booster Drive
Tickets for Quincy boosters baseball are printed and distributed by Tom Lenane and Earl Nolan for league games in 1920. Priced at $1 each, the passes cover any single game except opening holiday games. Ross Trevor, secretary of Community Service, arranged the printing on Tuesday and tickets are on sale at 292 North Fifth Street office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Tom Lenane
Earl Nolan
Ross Trevor
Community Service
North Fifth Street
Cemetery Fees Increase At Woodland Cemetery
Woodland Cemetery association members raise annual dues to three dollars by resolution at the State Savings Loan and Trust company bank. The measure ends prior bylaws and offers permanent care of lots for one thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Cemetery Association
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company Bank
Engine House No 3 Reopened After Fuel Shortage Repairs
No 3 Engine House on Eight Street near Maine reopened Tuesday after a period of closure due to fuel shortages and repairs to apparatus. Chief Marriott ordered the crew returned to No 31 from No 18 station where they had been stationed during the closure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eehth Street
Maine
Marriott
No. 31
Patrons Asked to Put Names on Mail Boxes
Rural route patrons outside Quincy are asked to paint names on their mail boxes for the convenience of a new carrier starting January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Marriage Licenses Report From Knox City Area
Marriage licenses issued include George Fowler 47 of Knox City Missouri to Minnie Maker 26 of Edina Missouri. Also listed are Herman A Epping legal guardian of Loraine and Evan Reeve of Loraine with Guy Gabel 24 of Loraine and Edyth Mae Stambach of Boswwen at George Winters 82 of Quincy. Emma Folin 1 Plymouth Ul appears in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fowler
Knox City
Minnie Maker
Edina
Herman A Epping
Jegal
Loraine
Evan Reeve
Legal
Guy Gabel
Edyth Mae Stambach
Boswwen
George Winters
Quincy
Tepe
Emma Folin
Plymouth
Probate court filing shows estate for Joseph Graveile and Elizabeth Koch
In probate court Charles E. Hoar as conservator filed an inventory listing real estate valued at 310000 and chattels totaling 29740. Steven G. Lawless as conservator gave bond of 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hoar
Joseph O. Graveile
Steven G. Lawless
Elizabeth Koch
Seven Cent Fare Delayed Ruling Extends Public Transit
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission in Springfield extended seven cent streetcar fares for Quincy Alton and Dixon. Quincy fare stay until February 1 Alton until March 1 Dixon and others for ten months. Mayor OBrien and Corporation Counselor Inghram pressed to halt the extension at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission
Springfield
Quincy
Alton
Dixon
Utility Commission
Street
O'Brien
Inghram
Utilities Commission
Widow Receives Large Bequests in Kollmeyer Will
The will of Laks frolleyer Kollmeyer filed in county court details widow Anna W. Kollmeyer receiving 2000 dollars plus 4000 dollars cash bequest and occupation of a homestead if needed. A 160 acre Liberty township farm is placed in trust for sons Fred and George Kollmeyer with rent to the widow and eventual division of proceeds among living children or their heirs. All other property is cashized and divided among the children. Executors named Fred and George Kollmeyer. Margaret L. McBratney named executrix in Clara Henley will filed in probate court. If Margaret dies, Henley’s nephew Thomas E. Black inherits. otherwise estate to nephew if Margaret predeceases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laks Frolleyer
Figs Wrder
Anna W. Kollmeyer
Fred Hr
George D. Kollmeyer
Liberty Township
Margaret McBratney
Officers Installed At Herman Lodge No 39 A F and A M 1920
Officers of Herman Lodge No 39 A F and A M were publicly installed Tuesday night in the Masonic temple before 300 attendees. Installing officers included George Zoller and C S Tuffle with assistants, followed by a list of officers-elect led by Frank Behrensmeyer as worshipful master and Philip J Schlagenhaus as secretary. After installation, dancing occurred in the Bell room with sandwiches and coffee refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lodge No. 39
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
George Zoller
Oficer
C. S. Tuffle
William C. Schultze
Henry C. Mueller
Phineas Hageras
W. €. Smith
L. J. Eisenburg
W. A. Schwindeler
W. G. Bunte
J. A. Wortmann
W. F. Apenbrink
PF. C. Neumann
C.F. Eichenhauer
A. T. Higgins
George O. Bert
W. BF. Bader
J. H. Wembhoener
William Schlagenhaus
Frank Behrensmeyer
Gerhard F. Bartelt
Lorenz A. Neumann
Henry E. Knapheide
Philip J. Schlagenhaus
Carl Buch
Albert ©. Koch
Harry Vo Kincaid
Kyle A. Snowhill
Edward Bartelt
Willam F. Meyer
Werman Ryniker
Ryler
Charles
Engine Collision Delays Trains at Turntable Pit
An engine hit the turntable pit at the Carthage branch and OKL trains, about two hours late to depart on oily Tuesday morning. The wreck damaged the engine and forced a Hannibal wrecking crew to retrieve it. brakes were set and trains resumed after the incident around five in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
OKL
Cnd
Hannibal
Suse
Real Estate Transfers and Several Property Deals Listed
A series of real estate transfers show Marty Hulp and others selling parcels to Edwin Perkins for 2600 in Lina GN. Transfers include Lom to Walter Lom and others to Q uincy in various blocks and lots with prices ranging from 1 to 274 dollars. Names appear with multiple entities and subdivision references, indicating a busy land transfer section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Hulp
Edwin Perkins
Vinson
Lina
Redimen
T. J McVay
Walter AL Lom
Cltl
Morton
Quincy
Joseph Eo Seni
Green
Vartan
Mare
Hartenaa
Charles PL Montann
Qeiney
Batching & Lean Association
Beck
Issih
Wuaune
Robert A
Voeaar
Grant S. Keller
IS. Oest
Vox & Bushell
Qairen
Wiliam Kendall
Melvin Gooding
Fowler
Pauma Man Held on Cruelty Charge in Enlow Case
Alfred Krallman of Paloma is jailed on cruelty to children charges after Spencer Enlow, eight, was found with bruised and swollen back and shoulders from a whipping the night before. Krallman posted $200 bond for county court appearance. Spencer remains at detention home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Krallman
Paloma
Little Spencer Enlow
Krallman
Kkrallman
Spencer
Quincey
John Coens
Tom Nolan
Officer Nolan
Enlow
Quincy
Cottrell Ford Partially Recovered After Theft
Charles H. Cottrell reported his Ford stolen from in front of the Masonic temple Monday night. By late Tuesday afternoon the major portion was found hidden behind bushes in Gardener Park near the old drill ground used by Camp Parker’s soldiers in 1917. The radiator and part of the hood were missing. Deputy Sheriff Jack Connery and Detectives Rosendale and Harvey followed clues until early today and will return the machine to its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Cottrell
Masonic Temple
Gardner Park
Camp Parker
Sherff
Jack Connery
Rosendale
Harvey
Final Banquet Given For Boys In Service
The Lincoln Home Service league held its third and final banquet for boys in the service at Bickhaus hall on Broadway Tuesday evening. With belated arrivals and detachments returning, a large company attended. Music by the Nor Woods Jazz band accompanied welcome by Sam Shumaker. Charles Allen sang. A Christmas tree and a tree ode recital led by John Richardson. Dancing followed the program until 11 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Home Service League
Bickhaus Hall
Broadway
Nork Woods
Sam Shumaker
Charles Allen
John Richardson
Rotary Luncheon Interlude With Esperant Bell Hop
Mr Bakewell announced a Hotel Quincy bell hop during a Rotary Club luncheon in the dining room Tuesday noon. A Rotarian joked to Roma Bockenhoff that he was needed in the lobby as the scene unfolded.
Lincoln Boy Scouts to Get New Charter Soon
Final arrangements were made Tuesday evening by the Lincoln School Boy Scout troop to secure their charter. The annual dues were collected at no meeting in the school and funds will go forward to headquarters for a charter for Troop B. The troop had nearly completed plans but coal shortages halted meetings, delaying the charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School Boy Scout
Courts Safety Valve To Check Revolution
Dr E Combie Smith of St Louis addressed a memorial service for teachers and county superintendents urging no revolution in American courts and calling for vigilance at polls to prevent gang rule. He argued the state constitution should provide stronger protections and noted a vote adopted by eighty on a resolution urging restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow
E. Combie Smith
St Louis
Lowden Urges Reclaiming Nation's Old Spirit
Springfield dispatch reports Governor Brack O Dowdle quotes Prank O Lowden calling for a return to national spirit to overcome troubles. The message emphasizes unity and faith in restoring strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Nation
Springfield
Tovernor Brack O' Dowdle
Wing
Rothe
Bruinperdys
Leo Owe Chalk
Vreocaplin
Prank O. Lowden
Quincy Prepares For First Dry New Year Eve In History
Quincy marks its first dry New Year in nearly a century with church services and watch night celebrations across several churches. Hotel Quincy hosts a 260-plus reservation New Year dinner with O Farrell and Rialto orchestras and festive entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Delaware Street
Guiney
Ouiney
J. Barleycorn
Ile
Amd
First Christian
Central Papist
Vermont Street
M. E
Salem
St. James
Orpheum
Robin Hood
Quincy Rotarians Set Plan for Springfield Inter-City Meeting
George Wall president of the Quincy Rotary appoints a committee to arrange Quincy representation at the Springfield Inter-City meeting around January 19. Date depends on Bert Adams and Gov. Lowden availability for attendance. The committee will handle transportation and related tasks with AL Fifer as chairman and members Wave Miller Arthur King Royal Jackson Ed Freiburg Gen. Osborn Bob Switser LD. L. Mus-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wall
Rotary Club
Quincy
Springfield
Bert Adams
Lowden
Wall
Ig A Ow
AL Fifer
Wave Miller
Arthur King Royal Jackson
Ed Freiburg
Gen. Osborn
Bob Switser
LD. L. Mus
Cow Testing Association Organized in Adams County
Adams County advances its cow testing program as members meet to elect trustees for the coming year. The effort aims to recruit 26 members, with a priority on securing a tester to begin work by Monday as the movement gains momentum in the state’s dairy sector.
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East Vine
A. J. Brockschmidt
J. W H. Wavering
Frank Hussong
Abe Martin
Pinky Kerr
Moose
John W. Dale
Tso
Will McMein
Nellie Gray
Captain Jinks
Nellie
Evalina
Bes E. K. Stone
Susanna
J. J. Freberg
George Wail
Hannibals
Pace
Hebrews of
U. S
NAMD
Rory
Kollmeyer
Herman Lodge
Spencer Enlow
Cottrell
Lincoln
BOY Scouts
Capital
Adams
Smotine
Ated
Fama
Benpide
Serytester
Wnites
Ntwaneagee
Miighe River State Station
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