Big Auto Show Opens With Plentiful Exhibits Quincy's Event
Auto dealers hustle to finish 36 local and 6 out of town exhibits at Highland Park pavilion. More than 80 car and truck models plus nearly 50 tractors on display, with 500 total dollars in grand prizes and additional prizes totaling 500. Visitors will hear Rialto Jazz band music and enjoy refreshments. security and car check system ensure safe returns.
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Highland Park
Highland Park Pavilion
Rialto
Women of the
Dewey Community Club
E. A. Fernandez
Quincy
Poepping Must Pay The Court Today
Fred Poepping is summoned to county court by noon to pay 70 dollars owed to his blind wife after being ordered by County Judge Fred Wolfe. He claimed only 10 dollars available, having paid for weeks before leaving Quincy. His father Bernard Poepping, who posted bond, appeared with him as the court required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Poepping
Fred Wolfe
Poepping
Quincy
Bernard Poepping
Property Bargains Offered by Stern Building Owner
C E Delaplain advertises in Room 8 9 Stern Building that Quincy property prices will rise. He urges owners to sell their properties now, noting bargains in out of repair items and recommending minimal repairs before sale.
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Quincy
Stern Bldg
C. E. Delaplain
Deaths Follow Father in Milby Family Tragedy
Carl Milby died at St Mary hospital at midnight Monday from pneumonia. He is the second Milby child to die in two days, following Walter Milby who passed away Sunday in the hospital. The family, recently moved to Quincy from Fifth and Jersey streets, reports another son ill with the same disease in hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Milby
St. Mary Hospital
Walter Milby
Fifth and
Jersey Street
Quincy
Milby dies at 47 after pneumonia at St Marys hospital
Walter Milby of Fifth and Jersey streets died at 4 o clock Sunday at St Mary's hospital from pneumonia. Four children survive. Milby was 47 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Milby
Fifth and
Jersey Streets
Mr. Milby
Prominent Quincy Resident Bernard Brink Dies at 86
Bernard H. Brink of Quincy died at St. Vincent Home Monday evening after a four day pneumonia illness. Born September 19 1833 in Kictershal Germany he came to Quincy in 1853 and lived here ever since. Surviving are two sons Bernard A. Brink and Charles H. Brink of Kansas City Mo four daughters Mrs W I Wand West Burlington Mrs Lisetta Blaesing Quincy Sister M Maurit St Liboy Ill and Mrs H H Brink Kansas City 24 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 am from St Vincent Home with solemn requiem mass and burial in St Boniface cemetery Friends are invited to attend
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Bernard H. Brink
Quincy
South Side
St. Vincent
Mr. Brink
Kictershal
Germany
Bernard A. Brink
Charles H. Brink
Kansas City
W. I. Wand
Mrs Mary Sawyer Funeral Services Announced
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Sawyer will be held this afternoon at 2 30 from the Daugherty Undertaking parlors instead of the home at 1240 North Seventh Street as announced in The Whig Sunday morning.
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Mary Sawyer
Daugherty Undertaking
North Seventh Street
Whig
Pioneer Quincy harness maker William G. Campbell dies
William G. Campbell aged 76 died at his brother Daniel Campbell’s home 920 Hampshire Street from a cerebral hemorrhage on Sunday night. A Quincy pioneer, he long operated harness shops at Eighth and Maine and later at Seventh and Hampshire after a fire destroyed the first building. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War and later entered the quarrying business with Daniel. He is survived by two brothers, Daniel and James Campbell.
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William G. Campbell
Daniel Campbell
Hampshire Street
Campbell
Quincey
Quincy
Eighth
Maine Streets
Weshop
Seventh
Hampshire Streets
James Campbell
Funeral for infant Louise Frances McVey held
Funeral services for Louise Frances McVey infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis McVey 20754 Jersey street who died Monday morning of pneumonia were held from C E White undertaking parlors Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Frances McVey
Louis McVey
Jersey Street
C. E. White Undertaking
Death of E L McLane at Soldiers and Sailors Home
Edward L. McLane of the Soldiers and Sailors Home was found dead in cottage 13 on Monday morning. An inquest ruled death from myocarditis. A Quincy resident for 60 years, he served with Company G Seventy first Illinois infantry in the Civil War. Survived by son Frank McLane and sisters Mrs P H Kickhofel and Mrs Louise Nebe of Quincy.
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E. L. McLane
Edward L. McLane
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Cottage
McLane
Quincey
Company G
Seventy-first Sinois Infantry
Frank McLane
P. HW. Kickhofel
Louise Nebe
Quincy
Obituary: Joseph N. Bowers Dies at Soldiers Home
Joseph N. Bowers died at the Soldiers Home hospital Saturday from a cerebral hemorrhage. He leaves his wife Edith Bowers as survivor. Bowers belonged to Company I, Fourteenth Illinois Infantry.
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Joseph N. Bowers
Soldiers Home Hospital
Edith Bowers
Bowers
Fourteenth Illinois Infantry
William Blackwell of Twenty-second Ohio Dies at Home
William Blackwell of Company J Twenty second Ohio Infantry died at the Soldiers Home Hospital Sunday morning. He was seventy seven years old.
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William Blackwell
Twenty-second Ohio Infantry
Soldiers Home Hospital
Mr. Blackwell
Quincy Grocer Fred W Flaiz Dies at 70 After 51 Years
Fred W Flaiz longtime Quincy grocer died at his home 110014 Maine street after four years of illness. Born in Quincy 70 years ago he entered the grocery business in 1869 with M Weltin at Eleventh and Maine. He later partnered with his brothers Eugene and John then bought their interests twelve years ago. Survived by nine children William George Theodore Fred Albert Frank Mrs Thomas Paradise Mrs Oscar Hughes and Miss Helen Flaiz. His wife Mary Weltin Flaiz died 14 years ago. He was a member of St Boniface Catholic Church and Western Catholic Union.
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Fred W. Flaiz
Quincy
Maine Street
Mr. Flaiz
M. Weltin
Eleventh
Maine Streets
Eugene
John
Mr. Flair
St. Bonifad Catholic Church
The
Western Catholic Union
William Flaiz
Peoria
George Flaiz
Theodore Flaiz
Fred Flaiz
Albert Flaiz
Frank Flaiz
St. Louis
Thomas Paradise
la Grange
Oscar Hughes
Helen Flaiz
Mary Weltin
Death of Mrs Wilhelmina Unkleback in Quincy
Mrs Wilhelmina Unkleback died Monday at her daughter Mrs Henry Miller's home at 11614 South Eleventh Street. Born in Germany May 23 1846 she came to Quincy 68 years ago and was a member of Salem Evangelical church. Surviving are two sons Henry and Charles Scharnhorst and three daughters Mrs Miller Mrs Frank Brokamp and Mrs William Laaker, all of Quincy.
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Wilhelmina Unkleback
Henry Miller
South Eleventh Street
Unkleback
Germany
Quincy
Salem Evangelical Church
Henry
Charles Scharnhorst
Miller
Frank Brokamp
William Laaker
Funeral services for Fred W Flair
Funeral services for Fred W Flair will be held Wednesday morning at 8 30 from the residence of his daughter Mrs O N Hughes 816 Vermont street and at 9 for St Boniface church Burial will be in St Boniface cemetery Friends are invited to the services
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Fred W. Flair
O. N. Hughes
Vermont Street
St. Boniface Church
Buriel
St. Boniface
Caroline Miller
State Street
Woodlam Cemetery
Death of Melvin J. Carter at St Marys Hospital
Melvin J. Carter of 412 North Fourth Street died Monday in St Marys Hospital from influenza. Mrs. Carter and lead children are patients in the hospital.
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Melvin J. Carter
North Fourth Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Burglars Rob Post Office and Shops in Quincy
Bar owners report multiple burglaries on weekend nights in Quincy. The post office sub station at Miller and Arthur's drug store yielded $12 cash and a $100 diamond ring plus $9 from registers. Shoes and photo shop on Maine and State streets were also entered with minimal loot. No forced entry. authorities notify Federal agents and deploy detectives.
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Miller & Arthur's
Quincy
Pocras
Maine Street
Quincy Photo Supply Co
Paper Mill Strikers Prepare Agreement
In a lengthy Labor temple meeting of International Brotherhood of Paper Makers local No 128 the group decided to draft a proposition to submit to American Strawboard officials. Albany organizer J J Nellegar outlined a demand for a new wage scale and better working conditions though the wage schedule remained unnamed. Nellegar met the grievance committee after the general session and spent hours outlining plans, stressing the union seeks fair treatment not dictating policy.
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International Brotherhood of Paper Makers
Labor Temple
American Strawboard Company
J. J. Nellegar
Albany
N.Y
International Brotherhood
Nellegar
Husband Threatened to Kill Her in Arkansas Divorce Suit
Mrs. Alice Su Schales files for divorce from William J. Schales in circuit court claiming extreme cruelty and multiple threats to her life. They married May 13, 1918 in Powhatan Arkansas and separated September 13 1918 after a shotgun display and a struggle over a note containing threats. Schales allegedly failed to support her. Thomas Scherer is solicitor for the suit for the March term.
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William J. Schales
Alice Su. Schales
University of Chicago Scientist To Speak In Quincy
Dr Elliott R Downing head of the natural science department at the University of Chicago will lecture in Quincy Friday night on natural science under the extension class program. He is regarded as a top US authority on natural science especially birds and beavers and has authored several books.
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Elliott R. Downing
University of Chicago
Quincy
Downing
United States
National Society of Science
Sister of Frank Llewellyn Dies in Cincinnati
Word reached Frank Llewellyn of the death of his sister Mrs Dorothy Llewellyn Field of Cincinnati. She died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness from pneumonia. Formerly of Chicago, she was the state amateur tennis champion and had gained notice as a short story writer, with her tale Ask Me Ask Me appearing in McClure's magazine.
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Frank Llewellyn
Dorothy Llewellyn Field
Cincinnati
Field
Chicago
McClure
Dussair Deaths and Funerals Reach California
Mrs. Mary Dussair former Quincy resident dies at 76 in San Diego California. Funeral held Sunday afternoon. Survived by daughter Mrs R G C Nutt of Los Angeles two sons Rev J C Dussair of Solomon Kansas and J M Lewie of Galesburg Illinois a niece Mrs T T Smith of Quincy a nephew A B Dussair of Cheyenne Wyoming and four grandchildren.
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Mary Dussair
Quincy
San Diego
Cal
J. M. Lewie
Galesburg, Til
T. T. Smith
A. B. Dussair
Cheyenne
Wryo
Quincy Claim Blocked as Two Cities Join League
Quincy lost its bid for Three Eye status at the Chicago league meeting as Cedar Rapids and Rock Island were admitted. Hoosier towns Evansville and Terre Haute kept mileage costs high, while Hannibal and Quincy faced debt questions and denials on old salaries. Local delegates pressed for consideration but met with limited support.
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Quincy
Chicago
Tom Lenane
Earl Nolan
Tearney
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Frank Boyle
Waterloo
Boyle
Hannibal
Henry Reidel
Reidel
Indiana
Evansville
Terre Haute
Quincy Boys
Nolan
Saldt
Quincey
Wolan
Hanebald
Belden Hill
Western Territory
Illinois
Hill
Electricians Dance a Blaze Of Light
The Electrical Workers hall lit up Monday evening in a spectacular party. A white flowered dome, arches of colored lights, and palm decor created a brilliant display admired by many. O Farrell's orchestra provided music as W E Hartzell Ben Flotkoetter and E O Smith led the event.
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Electrical Workers’ Hall
Eagles’ Hall
O'Farrell
W. E. Hartzell
Ben Flotkoetter
E. O. Smith
Township tax books completed. pay taxes to county treasurer
Township tax books are ready and all county taxpayers are urged to pay the amount due to County Treasurer Frank Jasper as soon as possible.
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Frank Jasper Ag
Five Prisoners Are Taken To Chester
The five men sentenced at the last circuit court term were moved to Chester by Sheriff Jin Simmons and Probation officer Ed Smith. Bert Caves Berlyn Marvin Jefferson Lewis John Flynn and Oliver Wood were transported for serving terms or awaiting further actions. Caves and Marvin receive determinate prison terms for their role in the failed robbery at the Renaker home near Kellerville. Jefferson Lewis pleaded guilty to rape and drew a two year sentence while Oliver Wood received five years for rape. John Flynn stands indeterminate after highway robbery verdict. Forrest Meek pled guilty to forgery and chose reform school over prison due to age.
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Chester
Jin Simmons
Ed Smith
Forrest Meek
Pontiac
George O'Connor
Gus Wright
Jim Boren
Jefferson Lewis
Oliver Wood
John Flynn
Reform School
Ald. Ellis Denounces Labor Party Stand On Gompers View
Alderman Perry C. Ellis criticizes Samuel Gompers and the labor party movement as unwise and dangerous to labor. He cites Gompers’ belief in independent action, argues a one class party cannot succeed, and claims the local labor party does not represent all organized labor. He warns against privileging one group over the general citizenry.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Perry C. Ellis
Quincy
Kansas City
Gompers
Labor Party
Roy Flick Held On Smith's Complaint
Roy Flick was arrested Monday by Deputy Sheriff Henry Reinold on a bastardy charge filed by Miss Minnie Jewell. He could not post bond and remains in the county jail. Flick previously appeared in county court last fall for failure to support his children, with earlier payments from Woodland Home stopping after he left Quincy. He reportedly returned to Quincy with his second wife, who died soon after arrival at St Mary hospital. Mrs Flick No. 1 later claimed she did not know of any divorce and had Flick brought into court for child abandonment last September. He was taken into custody again after Miss Jewell's complaint.
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Roy Flick
Henry Reinold
Minnie Jewell
Fick
Court House
Flick
Woodland Home
Quincy
St. Mary Hospital
Flick No. 1
Jowell
Carter Sues Scott For Quiet Title In Clay ton Lots 4 5 6
Mrs. Mary B. Carter filed a quiet title suit in circuit court Monday against Erasmus Scott seeking clear title to Clay ton lots 4 5 and 6 for the March term. Charles L. Bartlett represents Mrs. Carter as attorney.
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Circuit
Mary B. Carter
Erasmus Scott
Clayton
Charles L. Bartlett
Carter
Resident property prices teased at Stern Building rooms
A patron notes that the advertised resident properties are priced tightly, urging visitors to view the spaces at the Stern Building, Rooms and 9, to verify value and affordability.
Benjamin Benjamin Despondent Man Dies After Lye Ingestion
Inquest at the Benjamin home on Broadway reports Benjamin, born 1862 in Indiana, died after ingesting lye during a period of despondency. Dr Blomer testified the poisoning followed days of illness and poor nutrition. Wife Mrs Benjamin and son Cecil Roy Benjamin confirmed melancholy mood and prior injuries from gas work. He leaves a widow, three sons Frank John Cecil Roy, and three brothers.
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Benjamin
Indiana
Quincy
Ireland
Frank
John
Cecil Roy Benjamin
Big Crowd Attends Meeting Addressed By Eagles Leaders
A crowd of over three hundred attended a Sunday afternoon Eagles meeting in Helena led by Elbert D. Weed grand worthy president and James O'Keefe state secretary. They promoted the Fraternal Order of Eagles benefits and a new insurance feature while kickstarting a six week membership drive with reduced initiation fees and special future ceremonies. Delegates from Hannibal attended and Alois C. Heckle presided. Weed and O'Keefe left for Chicago Monday.
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Elbert D. Weed
Order of Eagles
Helena
Mont
James O'Keefe
Chicago
Eagles
Weed
O'Keefe
Oe Ee
Hannibal
Alois C. Heckle
Quincy Order
Soldiers' And Sailors' Home notices and deaths
Dr and Mrs Burnham telegraphed to Peoria for their sick daughter as the Soldiers and Sailors Home shares sympathy. Obituaries note R J Apple, 77, of Tamalto Ill served in Co B 10th Illinois Cavalry. Wm M Blackwell, 77, Civil War veteran. Edwin W McLean died in Cottage 9. coroner's inquest held. Joseph N Bowers buried in Home cemetery. Numerous transfers and furloughs reported among residents.
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Wm. M. Blackwell
Toe F
22Nd
Ohio Inf
C. B. Blackwell
Enfania Okla
Edwin W. McLean
Co. C
16Th ML Inf
Joseph N. Bowers
Home Cemetery
Pass
Anna Clements Jas Russell
Wm. W. Lauruler
Hugh and
Margaret Smith
Martha A. Turner
Ino. A
Sarah H. Kilgore
Jas K. P. Miller
Thos Rayner
Jas. Garner
Geo. D. Kayman
Mary F. Bryant
Frank N. Jeffres
Wm. T. Gibbons
Columbus Cruse
John B. Ketter
Charles Leslie
Riley Duncan
Fowler Revival Continues This Week At Church
Revival meetings at the United Brethren church in Fowler will continue through the week. Evangelist L Walter from Appleton Illinois is a strong speaker drawing steady interest from attendees.
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Fowler
United Bretheran Church
L. Walter
Appleton
Illinois
Streets Flushing Sparks City Council Debate
Alderman Geers urged care as open hydrants wash cinders from soft streets while Mayor O'Brien promised caution. A railroad easement request for 10 feet between Maine and Jersey streets was referred to committees as officials seek records of track ownership. Owens praised new fire apparatus at engine No. 8 and the auditing committee reported 298 dollars spent from street and bridge funds. Plans for annexation canvass were discussed with a likely meeting scheduled this week.
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Geers
O'Brien
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Maine
Jersey Street
Richardson Lubricating Company
McNutt and Owens
Owens
Roman Bockenhoff
Maine Street
Alderman Owens
Seventh Ward
O’brien
The
Whig
Council
Prefers The Army To Living With Mother
Cordell Grace, a young man upset by his mother, caused her arrest and a home boarder’s arrest weeks ago. He enlisted in the army Monday and left for service in the afternoon. City Attorney John Wheelock will act as guardian for the boy. The mother and the man arrested with her were given workhouse sentences based on Grace’s testimony. The boy is described as a good specimen of manhood and was readily recruited by officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordell Grace
John Wheelock
Young Grace
Molders To Hold a Special Meeting Tonight
George Fries president of the Iron Molders' Union announced a special meeting at the Labor Temple tonight at 8 o'clock. International officers will address members and explain the new conference agreement as well as the recent demand for higher pay from machine molders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fries
Iron Molders’ Union
Labor Temple
Mr. Fries
Freight Embargo Put Into Effect On Burlington Line
A freight embargo was put into effect on the Burlington railroad to speed grain movement from points along the line. Dealers in wood pulp merchandise and perishable freight are the only persons exempt from the ruling.
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Burlington Railroad
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Ake Martin
Los
William’ Campbell
Wilhelmina Unkelback
Hubby
Bill
Elliott Downing
League
Pontiac Reform School
Ald
Ellis
O Man
Joseph E. Benjamin
Broadway
Joseph H. Blomer
Blomer
Leading Eagley
Frank F. Baumgartner
Legal
Mel
Miss Mary Watterman
Legal Melrose
East Por
Tuesil
Missouri
Towa
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