Street riot fines imposed on Bantas and Moore
R L and H Banta and John Moore, leaders in Saturday’s street fight, received heavy fines in police court. Each Banta was fined 100 dollars on three counts totaling 631 dollars, Moore 100 dollars on two counts with costs of 210. All three faced warrants for resisting an officer, and the Bantas and Moore were fined 100 dollars on peace disturbance. Moore faced an additional 100 dollar state charge for assault. All cases were heard by Judge Reardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L
H. B. Banta
John Moore
Banta Brothers
Moore
H. Banta
R. E. Kircher
Schepers
Reardon
Wheelock
Henry Waterkotte
J. L. Campbell
Bert Merten
George H. Miller
Joseph Kosyan
Henry Geschwindner
Samuel Swigert
Harry Duker
S. S. Hyatt
R. Herman
Herning and Rittler
Fred Scharnhorst
Free For All
Social Center Holds Annual Meeting
The Social Center association will hold its annual meeting Thursday at 7 30 oclock in the Social Center building at 933 North Tenth Street. Officers for the coming year will be elected and other annual business discussed. All members are asked to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Social Center Association
Social Center
North Tenth Street
Two Quincy janitors seek higher pay petitioned by majority
Due to higher living costs, all but two Quincy school janitors signed a petition for higher salaries to be presented to the Board of Education. They ask for 20 dollars more per month, 2 dollars for each night schools are open for events, and twice monthly payments. Signers include Albert Buehrig Jackson, C E Kaltenbach High, W F Bastian High, S H Swearingen Madison, J E Fooks Irving, and others. William Miller Franklin and Harry Pearson Dewey did not sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Board of Education
Albert Buehrig
Jackson School
C E. Kaltenbach
Influenza Hits The Court House Hard
Illness and colds sweep the county courthouse as officials and staff miss days. John Steiner remains ill, Fred Wolfe improves, Tom Petri returns to work with facial injuries, L. L. Boyer and George Liggett also sick, while Steve Ferryman is bedbound with influenza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
John Steiner
Fred Wolfe
Tom Petri
Erde Beatty
L. L. Boyer
George Liggett
Steve Ferryman
Housing Corporation To Meet On Thursday
In a meeting of the incorporators and stock holders of the Quincy housing corporation, directors and officers will be elected and the work of incorporation completed. J Will Wall, chairman of the executive committee, issued a call for the meeting and urges all businessmen interested to attend. A city factory survey lists many who wish to buy homes through the corporation, with a report and progress details to be read and plans to build many homes next spring to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Housing Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
J. Will Wall
Two divorces filed over drunkenness and desertion
Deirde F. Bennett sues Ralph Bennett for habitual drunkenness in Evansville after their marriage on February 26, 1916 and separation on August 15, 1919. Frank B. Hunsaker charges his wife Stella F. Hunsaker left December 20, 1912 after their December 28, 1911 marriage. Solicitors are F. W. Munroe for Mrs. Bennett and Rolland Wagner for Mr. Hunsaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erde W. Beatty
Deirde F. Bennett
Ralph Bennett
Evansville
Ind
F. W. Munroe
Bennett
Rolland Wagner
Hunsaker
Judge Orr Holds Court For An Hour In Quincy
County Judge Warren Orr of Ca thage spent one hour in Quincy Monday afternoon handling probate matters piled up during Judge Fred Wolfe illness. The petit jury for this term opens Monday with many civil and criminal cases to be called. Judge Wolfe improves from influenza and may return later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Orr
Cathage
Quincy
Fred Wolfe
Wolfe
Nurses Now Wanted For Flu Cases Here
The Quincy area seeks volunteer nurses to care for influenza cases as calls rise. Mrs. W F Kirtley will oversee nurse registration, and Miss Lyla Biddinger of the Cheerful Home settlement will conduct instruction for newcomers. Some nurses have already been sent to nearby towns, with no more departures until Quincy’s needs are met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
W.F Kirtley
Lyla Biddinger
Here
W. C. T. U. Metting in Quincy Headquarters
The Quincy W. C. T. U. will meet this afternoon at its North Eighth street headquarters. Members are urged to attend as business of importance will be acted on during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Eighth Street
Wanted bright young man to read proof at Quincy Whig
A notice seeking a bright young man to read proofs in the editorial department. Excellent chance to learn the newspaper business for advancement. Apply Editorial department, Quincy Whig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Whig
Mt Men Return Today After Plant Walkout
About 100 finishing department workers at the American Strawboard company on South Front Street quit Monday to protest the discharge of a coworker. A manager’s refusal to rehire sparked the strike, but superintendent W S Weaver said the dispute was settled and workers would return this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Strawboard Company
South Front Street
Peigrtansarignt
W. S. Weaver
Labor Candidates Have Enough Names
A Labor party meeting at Labor Temple Sunday afternoon reported enough petition names for every Labor ticket candidate to appear on spring city and town ballots. Speakers urged working men to vote for Labor candidates and denounced the AFL for opposing workers entering politics. Plans were set for a May 6 fundraising event, and a campaign committee was named: William Taney, Edward Goessling, Leo Himlich, William Riddle, Mrs. Lawrence Erlemeier, and Mrs. Lulu Bisser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
Labor Temple
Labor
American Federation of Labor
William Taney
Edward Goessling
Leo Himlich
William Riddle
Lawrence Erlemeier
Lulu Bisser
Rabbit Show Set for May by Quincy Breeders
The Quincy Rabbit Breeders association decided in Armory Monday night to hold a rabbit show in May. A committee was formed to organize the event and make immediate arrangements. Two new members joined, and F J Slingluff announced a demonstration on curing rabbits with snuffles at the next meeting. A market for Belgian hare meat was reported as established in the city with rabbits sold downtown for that purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Rabbit Breeders’ Association
Armory
F. J. Slingluff
Taxes Coming In Slow To County Treasurer Frank Jasper
County Treasurer Frank Jasper reports township tax collections are slow with only four township books remaining. Houston North East Camp Point and Clayton have not yet completed their records while Quincy's books are delayed by missing capital stock assessments from Springfield. Once received, books will be turned to the treasurer for rapid collections in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jasper
Houston
North East
Camp Point
Clayton
Quincy
Springfield
W. J. Smith
Duke Schroer Arrives as First Motorized Fire Engine
The Duke Schroer, first of the new fire apparatus for Quincy, reaches the railroad yards and awaits factory arrival before unloading. The rebuilt chemical engine of No. 8 engine house is ready for service and will join in commission. Once remaining engines are completed, Quincy will have a full motorized fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Schroer
Quincy
Scout Headquarters Remodeled in City Center
The Boy Scouts have nearly completed remodeling of the old First Baptist church at Fourth and Jersey streets for use as their headquarters. Scout Executive Chester H. Childs has moved his office into the building and two assembly halls are set aside for lectures dances and society meetings. Rentals from such events are expected to cover maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Fourth
Jersey Streets
First Baptist
Chester H. Childs
Col Otis Duncan to Visit Quincy for Co M Recruitment
Col Otis B. Duncan, commander of the Eight Regiment Illinois Infantry, will speak in Quincy Thursday afternoon and evening to rally support for Co M to its full strength of 100 men and the American Legion. A noon reception awaits his arrival, and the Armory meeting is open to all listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis B. Duncan
Illinois Infantry
Quincy
Co. M
American Legion
Duncan
Armory
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Frank W Evatt in Cincinnati
Telegram announced the death of Mrs. Frank W. Evatt of Cincinnati. She was 59, born June 15 1861, daughter of Captain and Mrs William Steinwedell, raised in Quincy. Survived by two children, Louise Margaret and William S., three brothers George Steinwedell Muskegon, Will Cleveland, Carl S. Quincy, and sister Elise. Funeral plans note Will Steinwedell ill and unable to attend in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Frank W. Evatt
Cincinnati
Carl S. Steinwedell
Evatt
O. K. Road
Barnes
Obituary for Robert Zolle of Quincy dies in La Salle Ill
Robert Zolle born January 16 1892 in Quincy died in La Salle Illinois after a short pneumonia illness at 5 25 am Monday. He was a machinist by trade and survived by his wife parents Mr and Mrs Alfred D Zolle and a Quincy brother Alfred Zolle grandmother Mrs Zolle East State street and grandfather Val Pfirman. He was a Mason and burial will be in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Zolle
Quincy
la Salle
Mr. Zolle
Alfred D. Zolle
South Eighth Street
Alfred Zolle
Mrs. Zolle
East State Street
Val Pfirman
Tie
The
Masons
Longtime Quincy resident Mrs Fischer dies at 86
Mrs Mary Fischer 86 of 1846 Oak street died at St Vincent home Monday at 4 30 am after a four day illness Born in Diedhes field Bavaria she came to this country as an infant and lived in Quincy most of her life Survived by sons John and George Fischer daughters Sister Emma Evanglista and Elizabeth a sister Mrs Julia Hoff man twenty two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren She was active in St Francis church and the Christian Mother's society of that church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fischer
Quincy
St. Vincent
Fischer
Oak Street
Diedhesfield
Bavaria
John
George Fischer
Emma Evanglista
Milwaukee
Elizabeth
Julia Hoffman
Former Quincy Resident Frank Stiers Dies in Jacksonville
Frank Stiers a former Quincy resident died Sunday in Jacksonville Florida. His death notice was received by his father William Stiers of 816 North Second Street on Monday. His body will be brought here for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stiers
Quincy
Jacksonville
Fla
William Stiers
North Second Street
Thomas Cochran Dies at Soldiers and Sailors Home
Thomas Cochran aged four died Monday at the Soldiers and Sailors home where he had lived for some time. The body was moved to D A Wheeler funeral parlor and will be shipped today to Clarksville Missouri for burial. Cochran formerly resided in Clarksville and most relatives live there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Cochran
Soldiers and Sailors Home
D. A. Wheeler Undertaking
Clarksville
Cochran
Funeral services for George H Landwehr
Funeral services for George H Landwehr were held at the Stormer parlors Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. O H Horn pastor of St James church officiated. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Landwehr
August F. Stormer
O. H. Horn
St. James Church
Greenmount Cemetery
John H Woods Death Burial Route From Soldiers Home
The body of John H Woods, who died at the Soldiers Home, was taken to St Joseph Missouri for burial Monday morning. His widow Mrs Woods and Mr and Mrs B J Phelps and P Murphy of Springfield accompanied the body. Knights of Columbus members carried the casket to the Burlington with Henry Rupp John Blomer J W Kerkering Victor Dillon C F Bringate and Rudolph Weltin serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Wooods
John H. Woods
Soldiers Home
St. Joseph
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Hirshh in Kansas City
Funeral services for Mrs Rose Hirshh who died in Kansas City Saturday were held at Freiburg chapel Monday at 10 o'clock with L Hirsch officiating. Burial followed in Valley of Peace cemetery. Pallbearers named: Charles Kessel Jacob Schwartz Charles Rosenheim Daniel Speyer Abraham Russ Dr Isaac Hoffman and Lester Hirsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hirshh
Kansas City
Freiburg Chapel
L. Hirsch
Valley of Peace Cemetery
Charles Kessel
Jacob Schwartz
Charles Rosenheim
Daniel Speyer
Abraham Russ
Isaac Hoffman
Lester Hirsh
Have You Been Counted Census Notice 1920
A public census plea urges residents to fill and mail a coupon if not counted. It asks for name street city and date of residence and directs to William Schaefer, supervisor of census, Post Office Building Quincy Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schaefer
Quincy, Dinols
Fawcett Named Commander of Jos Emery Legion Post
Bishop Edward Fawcett former chaplain for the Fifth regiment was chosen commander of the Joseph W Emery Jr Post American Legion in Community Service offices meeting Monday. He succeeds City Attorney John Wheelock who is barred from Legion office by his public position. John Wheelock named committee chairman to coordinate with Quincy C Posts to distribute French certificates of honor to families of World War I fallen soldiers. Other committee members Cyrno Gantert and Mr Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fawcett
Boys of the Fifth Regiment
Joseph W. Emery, Jr
American Legion
Bishop Fawcett
John Wheelock
Anderson
Henry Somers
Cposts
Legion
Quincy
Cyrno Gantert
Mr. Joseph
Clough-Reihm Buys The Auto Exchange
Clough-Reihm Co has taken over the Auto Exchange at 427 Hampshire Street from R Morrison and Charles Howard. Howard will head the electrical department and oversee improvements to handle all electrical work. Morrison becomes manager of the service and sales department. The 427 Hampshire Street site will sell and trade used cars and trucks, with electrical care equipment to be installed and more than 5000 dollars to be spent on complete equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clough-Reihm Co
Auto Exchange
Hampshire Street
R. Morrison
Charles Howard
Clough-Reihm
Clough-Reihm Company
Morrison
Probation Reports On Grand Jury Offenders In Circuit Court
In circuit court at 9 this morning probation officer Ed Smith will report on cases referred for probation for offenses including assault with intent to kill larceny forgery bigamy and larceny by bailee. Names on report include Bert Caves Berlyn Marvin Milton Thesen George Den ton Frank Mueller Forrest Meek Malcolm Redmond Mrs Lillian Welton and Dr Ville Watts. The only jury trial set for Monday was disposed of before the jury. Mrs Margaret VonderReith was awarded 2000 in her suit against the estate of Miss Caroline Dickhut, reduced from a prior 3500 award, with heirs appealing via Illinois State banks administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Smith
Bert Caves
Berlyn Marvin
Milton Thesen
George C. Denton
Frank Mueller
Forrest Meek
Malcolm Redmond
Lillian Welton
Ville Watts
Margaret VonderReith
Caroline Dickhut
VonderReith
Illinois State Banks
Circuit Court
Red Cross Xmas Seals Drive Totals in Quincy Adams County
A report at the Anti Tuberculosis society meeting at the Cheerful Home shows Quincy and Adams county Christmas seal sales reached 1712.34. Marks Alexander chaired the drive, with district totals: business 401.05, factories 241, residence 363.31, district booths 188.31, county farms and towns 518.67, county total 1712.34. Judge Lyman McCarl presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Quincy
Adams County
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Marks Alexander
Lyman McCarl
Quincey
Volley Ball Tourney Opens Tonight at Y M C A Gym
The Y M C A business men's inner class volleyball tournament begins tonight with matches in the Y gym. Teams are listed with captains Schrane Dunlap Wick and Hinchman, and a record will be kept on a percentage basis as Tuesday games proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M.C. A. Business
Y. Gymnasium
Y. Gym
Schrane
Dunpal Dunlap
Wick
Ifinchman
Q. Dunlap
Jack Cruttenden
A. H. Sohm
Edward Schrang
W. H. Crap
Charles E. Lane
L. Sullivan
Hf. C. Moeller
W. A. Schwindler
Paul Ee Kell
Frank Whitney
Loren C. Cox
Bert Triggins
C. E. Ericson
Ben Kessell
F. Carr
Wilkes Gilmer
F. W. Crane
E. L. Caddick
Edward Cameron
L. H. Elderman
Norman Goldberg
W. F. Gibbs
Frank Kiefer
Rudolph Riggs
Will Sinnock, Jr
A. Whipple
Bob Hinchman
C. B. Hamilton
F. A. Neff
H. Nelson
I. W. Bingaman
E. A. Thompson
W. G. Musselman
Elmer Peter
Recognition Not Given At Auto Meet
Loren C. Cox and L. A. Morest represent Quincy motor club at the Illinois Automobile association convention in Chicago. Tension rose between old officers and Chicago Motor club members as Quincy delegates felt slighted and may pull the club’s affiliation with the state association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren C. Cox
L. A. Morest
Quincy Motor Club
Illinois Automobile Association
Chicago
Chicago Motor Club
Quincy
State Automobile Association
Two Partners Buy Out Majestic Cafe Interest
Theodore Makris and George Giannaris have bought out partner Tom Adrianos in the Majestic Cafe and will continue to run the business. The partnership started with four partners and has narrowed to two as Adrianos and his brother plan to leave Quincy to start their own business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Makris
George Giannaris
Tom Adrianos
Majestic Cafe
Adrianos
The
Majestic
Quincy
Teachers And Pupils Ill At High School
Illness hits the high school with three teachers out Mrs. Jes sie Brakensteck Miss Vera Sellner and Mr. Sprague. Two more positions are vacant one English instructor Miss Alice Hilpert and a science post intended for G A Menke of Leadville Colorado who has not arrived. With over 500 pupils enrolled the school is at capacity as substitutes fill in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Brakensteck
Vera Sellner
Sprague
Alice Hilpert
G. A. Menke
Leadville
Colo
O. T. Eads
J. F. Wellemeyer
Gem City Business College
Every Member Campaign Marks Start at Kentucky Street M E
Members of the Kentucky Street M E church launched an every member campaign with a vibrant Sunday school program led by Doris Fischer's class. Naomi Schultze sang, Lydia Varenhorst played piano, and readings were given by Ira Knapheide Parker and Laura Sander. Next Sunday Lillie Meyer’s class will lead the program. Candlemass observances at St Boniface church included morning services and benediction with candles blessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Street
M. E. Church
Doris Fischer
Naomi Schultze
Lydia Varenhorst
Ira Knapheide Parker
Laura Sander
Lillie Meyer
Wanted Boy to Work in Mail Room at Whig Office
A job notice seeks a boy to work in the mail room at the Whig office. Apply in person today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Office
Personal notices and society events in town
Mr and Mrs S E Sandefur called to Kentucky by his mother's death Mrs Julia Sandefur attend Eagle's Hall event Feb 11 South Side Boat club masked ball with $20 cash prizes. Local residents attend funerals, illnesses update: Alma Rayburn influenza, W G Musselman grip, Mrs E S Seger pneumonia, H P Behrensmeyer convalescing, Maud Daugherty improving. Dr Stannus advertises eye Ear Nose and Throat services. Harold Lewis to return home for visit from University of Illinois. Clara Winter resumes work after broken ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. E. Sandefur
Kentucky
Julia Sandefur
Eagle's Hall
South Side Boat Club
Arthur Keller
McPike
Palmyra
G. K. McPike
Maine Street
Ben Palmer
F. Stannus
Wyampshire Street
Alma Rayburn
South Fourth Street
W. G. Musselman
E. S. Seger
Sixth Avenue
H. P. Behrensmeyer
Gem City Business College
Wiskitchen
Frank Heine
Quincy
Hannibal
Reynolds Clothing Company
Maud Daugherty
East Hampshire Street
George Vasen
George, Jr
Roy Clem
Vermont Street
Stannus
Hampshire Street
Harold Lewis
Ceylon Lewis
Muskogee
Kenneth
Albion, Tetit
Lewis
J. A. Andrew
Ohio Street
A. Otis Arnold
East Broadway
Clara Winter
Payson Avenue
City council notes home rule talks and waterworks profits
Alderman McNutt reports on home rule movement and municipal utilities battles as the Waterworks Commission shows a net three month profit of 5022 dollars for Oct to Dec 1919. Other items include payrolls, bills, and safety measures on Vine Street paving and a catch basin guard project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman McNutt
Waterworks Commission
Council
Springfield
Public Utilities Commission
Chicago
O'Brien
J. M. Winters
Vine Street
F. Gentemann
Fourteenth
Ohio Streets
Twelfth Street
State Street
Board of Fire Commissioners
Police
Fire Department
Rose Niehaus
House of Correction
Alderman Tompkins
Mueller Pleads Not Guilty But Fined
Herman Mueller appeared in Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney court and pleaded not guilty to assaulting William Birchfield. He was fined and ordered to pay costs after the jury or judge found evidence against him. Mueller is a janitor at the Majestic building where Birchfield also works. Attorneys Rolland Wagner for the defense and Arthur Roy for the prosecution appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Mueller
Court of Justice of the Peace
E. J. Bonney
William Birchfield
Mueller
William Birch- Seld
Rolland Wagner
Arthur Roy
Joseph Ruffner Reported Wedged in Idaho Show Plans
Joseph Ruffner former Quincy newspaper man once noted for aiding the American Legion with unorthodox methods and for passing checks without funds is reportedly in Idaho. He is said to be staging a large show for the Legion there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ruffner
Quincy
American Legion
Idaho
Weather and river outlook with scattered temperatures
Illinois shows cloudy and colder conditions Tuesday with unsettled trends and partial clearing by Wednesday in the south and southeast. Missouri expectations include unsettled, colder Tuesday with partial clearing Wednesday. Town area forecasts call for cloudiness and cooling Tuesday with a likely warmer trend westward. Local temperatures and river stage readings are incomplete in the report, with fragments noting noon and midnight values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Funeral notices for Wybrant Evatt carried to church
The body of James W Wybrant will arrive at 10 10 this morning and funeral services follow at St Rose church. Interment will be in St Peters cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Frank W Evatt will take place from Daushertys chapel 619 Maine street Wednesday at 10 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Wybrant
St. Rose Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
Frank W. Evatt Willl
Dausherty
Maine Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Banta Bros. and
R. L. Banta
Maine
Kircher
Witneses
al Grimmer
Sixth Street
Joe Kosyan
Seventh
Ritter
Berning
Robert Banta
HI. RB
Banta
Billy
Abe Martin
Orr
Mt Men
Scout
Col
Otis Duncan
Mrs
Frank Evatt
Church News
St. Boniface
Joseph Fuffner
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