Plans to Keep Steamer Keokuk in Local Trade
Andrew Zenge purser of the steamboat Keokuk met Wednesday with W. T. Duker and J Lee Loebbing of the Chamber of Commerce to present a plan to purchase the boat for 25000 and keep it in Quincy commerce. He could command most capital and a daily Quincy Keokuk route or a Keokuk Burlinghom round trip every two days is proposed. The chamber planned to report to directors at Friday noon and may endorse the plan to prevent loss of a regular packet for the season. Capt Blair owns the vessel and several small warehousers would be included in the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Zenge
Keokuk
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Zenge
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Blair
Gem City
Upper River
Burlinghom
Keeokuk
Keokuk Heads
Annexation Meeting To Be Held Tonight
Plans for annexing several outlying districts to the city will be discussed by the general committee that canvassed territory around Quincy. The meeting at 8 PM in Mayor O Briens office is expected to draw a large turnout as the committee releases no firm details on which districts will join. The territory was split into seven districts for the canvass and three have enough petitions to qualify for incorporation consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Gating
O'Brien
Cra
Vigilance Committee Formed at Payson
A Payson community vigilante group is formed by leading residents to curb petty thefts. The panel will use special police and prosecute cases to halt a surge of local crime. J D Blauser and Tevin Remsebach found items stolen from their cars near Frank Inman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
J.D. Blauser
Tevin Remsebach
Frank Inman
Deaths and Funerals Charles Henry Weaver 65
Charles Henry Weaver a 38 year government employee and longtime Burlington station clerk died at the station at 3 30 am Wednesday after a valvular heart disease inquest by Coroner Lawrence Amen found the cause. Born April 9 1854 in Albion Illinois he leaves widow of 634 Broad Way Quincy a son George Weaver a daughter Mrs Walter Robertson a granddaughter Jean Weaver and a sister Mrs Frank Dalby of Mt Carmel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry Weaver
Lawrence Amen
Daugherty Unner
Joseph Kroner
Mr Kroner
Walter Robertson
Jean Weaver
Quincy
Frank Dalby
Mt. Carmel
Death of Edward Libby in Quincy area detailed
Edward Libby of Quincy died at St Mary hospital at 10 30 am from blood poisoning after a rusty nail infection. He had his right foot amputated six weeks earlier and had been a cripple since age 17 after a train accident. Born in Tlingis he would have turned 52 today. Survived by widow two sisters Anna Walton Elmer Derenzey Davenport Ia and brother Frank Libby Quincy. Body to be sent to Prairie City NL for burial Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Libby
Quincy
St. Mary Hospital
Mr. Libby
North Bottom Road
Hiinuis
Tlingis
Columbus QC
Libby
Anna Walton
Elmer Derenzey
Davenport
Frank Libby
Quincey
Prairie City
Death Notice for Mrs Florence Kerns of Quincy
Mrs Florence Kerns 429 Broadway died at home Wednesday evening at 6 45 in failing health for three years from a complication of diseases She was born in Clayton HL 46 years ago and lived in Quincy 20 years Survived by daughter Mrs Bertha Croquart granddaughter Olio Croaquart one half sister Blanche Shepherd two aunts Mrs Joseph Gray and Mrs Mary Carter an uncle Jack Shepherd and step mother Mrs Stephen Shepherd Funeral arrangements to be announced later
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Kerns
Broadway
Kerns
Clayton
Quincy
Bertha Croquart
Olio Croaquart
Blanche Shepherd
Joseph Gray
Eir
Mary Carter
Halfax
Washington
Jack Shepherd
Stephen Shepherd
Mrs Mars Barndes Dies at 1602 Lind Street
Mrs Mars Barndes aged S1 years died at her home at 1602 Lind Street on Wednesday at 2 PM after seven weeks of bronchial illness. Born in Austria she lived in Quincy AX years. Her husband died 59 years ago. Survived by brother John Barndes two granddaughters Mrs Jess Mehe and Mrs Ernest Schwartz and one grandson Andrew Kennedy, all of Quincy. She was a devout member of St Francis Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars D Barndes
Lind Street
Barndes
Austria
Quincy
Tler
John Barndes
Jess Mehe
Ernest Schwartz
Andrew Kennedy
St. Francis Church
Prominent Quincy citizen William Meyers dies in Spokane
William T Meyers a longtime Quincy resident and former fire department engster died suddenly in Spokane Washington after a stroke at a Masonic meeting He was 70 and had lived in Spokane since 1905 Surviving are his widow two daughters two sisters a brother and three grandchildren He was past master of Quincy Lodge affiliated with Beauseant Commandery Burial was in Spokane with Masons in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Meyers
Quincy
Spokane
Wash
Claudius Verniaud
Mr. Meyers
Mullan
Idaho
Troy
Montana
Meyers
Quincey Lodge
Masonic Fraternity
Beauseant Commandery
Vermand
Fire Department
Mr. Myers
Williams Meise Funeral Services Held At Salem Church
Funeral services for William and Meise were held from the home on ISIS State street at 2 p m Wednesday and at 2 30 p m from Salem Evangelical church Rev N J Leemhuis officiating The Salem church quartet sang Burial followed at Greenmount cemetery Bearers were Ben Eiff Ben Templeman Elmer Fengel A G Owen John McKuen and Robert Dingerson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William &, Meise
Isis State Street
Salem Evangelical Church
N. J. Leemhuis
Salem Church Quartet
Greenmount Cemetery
Ben Eiff
Ben Templeman
Elmer Fengel
A. G. Owen
John McKuen
Robert Dingerson
Death Notice for Claude Lea Overstreet 26
Claude Lea Overstreet of 829 Jefferson Street died at home early Wednesday after an eight day illness from pneumonia. He was 26, survived by his widow and four year old son Claude Jr. His mother lives in Walnut Hill, a brother Earl Overstreet in Quincy. He was a Methodist and last worked at American Strawboard Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Lee Overstreet
Jefferson Street
Mr. Overstreet
Claude, Jr
Walnut Hill
Earl Overstreet
Quincy
Methodist Church
American Strawdboard Company
Decision Reversed in Daugherty Will Case
In Springfield on Wednesday the supreme court reversed the circuit court ruling in John Elmer Daugherty and others vs State Savings Loan amp Trust Co. The jury had favored the sons who sought to break the will. The estate valued at about 45000 includes one third to each son during life and the rest to Blessing Hospital after the sons die. The case was remanded. The sons alleged lack of sound mind at execution and were represented by Govert Lancaster. the bank by State Savings Loan amp Trust Co, with S A Hubbard and John T Inghram for the sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Supreme Court
John M. Daugherty
Circuit Court
Mr. Daugherty
John Daugherty
Blessing Hospital
John Elmer Daugherty
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
Govert &Lancaster
State Savings, Loan & Trust Company
5S. A. Hubbard
John T. Inghram
Daugherty
Sid Landcraft Weds Miss Ruth Perry in Modesto
Sidney H. Landcraft and Ruth Perry of Modesto California were married last Thursday in Modesto. They arrived in Quincy Wednesday to announce the wedding and plan to stay with Mrs. Mary E. Landcraft at 2231 Oak Street. Landcraft, contracting agent for Western shows, met Perry last August in Chehalis Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Hr. Landcraft
Ruth Perry
Modesto
Calif
Quincy
Mr. Landcraft
Mary E. Landcraft
Oak Street
Miss Perry
Chehalis
Wash
Southwest Fair Association
Quincey
Hedrick Files Delegate Petition in Fifteenth District
Dr E G Hedrick of Loraine filed his petition as delegate to the national convention in Secretary of State Louis Kimmerson's office. Hedrick, a candidate from the fifteenth district, is predicted to Lowden. Other Republicans who filed Tuesday with Secretary Emmerson were Palmer, Anderson, Princeton and Constant Brown, Wyomet, all pledged to Lewden. Democrats listed were William A Bowles, Joliet, no preference, with William C Albooney of Joliet as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HW. OG. Hedrick
Loraine
Louis Kimmerson
Hedrick
Lowden
Emmerson
Wer Palmer
Anderson
Princeton
Constant Brown
Wyomet
Lewden
William A. Bowles
Jeliet
William C. Albooney
Joliet
Marriage Licenses for Smyler and Wadfield in Marion Mo
Thomas W Smyler 21 and Nellie Virginia Wadfield 20, both of Marion County, Missouri, obtained marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Smyler
Marion County
Nellie Virginia Wadfield
Verdenburg Burial Services Held in Quincy
Albert D. Verdenburg who died in Hannibal Monday was buried in Weedland cemetery in Quincy Wednesday at noon. Lambert lodge of Masons conducted the services with Wilton White in charge. Bearers were W. T L. Hazel, C. E. Lane, Walter Cook, Charles Briddick, Harry Slocum, and Roy Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert D. Verdenburg
Hannibal
Quincy
Weedland
Lambert Lodge of Masons
Wilton White
W. T L. Hazel
C. E. Lane
Walter Cook
Charles Briddick
Harry Slocum
Roy Sheridan
Death of Miss Mary Mitchell at St Marys Hospital
Miss Mary Mitchell aged 17 dies after influenza at St Marys Hospital at 4 PM Wednesday. Ill since February 5, she resided at 517 North Eighteenth Street. Body to be sent to Louisiana Missouri today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mitchell
St. Mary's Hospital
Miss Mitchell
Sil North Eighteenth Street
Louisiana
Boxing Bouts Planned by Henry R Hill Post in Quincy
The Henry R. Hill post of the American Legion in Quincy plans boxing exhibitions similar to wartime army camps. The first bout may occur in a few weeks with more events to follow, offering refreshments to members and friends. Plans include inviting boxing instructors from cantonments to participate in the initial matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Hill
American Legion
Quincy
Brink will filed for probate in county court
The will of Bernhardt II Brink was filed in county court on Wednesday. It leaves all property to his children share and share alike with a no-contest clause. John Fuelbier is named executor. Heirs listed include Mary Wand Lizetta Blaesing Bernard A Brink Ida Brink Sister M Mauritia Charles H Brink and Clementina Brink widow of his deceased son Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhardt II. Brink
John Fuelbier
Mary Wand
Lizetta Blaesing
Bernard A. Brink
Ida Brink
M. Mauritia
Charles H., Brink
Clementina Brink
Henry
Neat sum given to Carter family from S S members
Members of Cottage 1S of the Soldiers and Sailors Home gave Sheriff Jim Simmons $10.25 collected for Mrs Melvin Carter and her children. The money goes to Probation Officer Thomas Nolan to deliver when Mrs Carter leaves St Marys hospital. Mrs Carter and her four ill boys are recovering. husband recently died, leaving the family destitute. Officer Nolan seeks further aid. G W Withers, sergeant of Cottage 18, delivered the money to the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Jim Simmons
Melvin Carter
Thomas Nolan
Mrs. Carter
St Mary's Hospital
Tractor Backfires On Front Street Fire Damages Tractor
A backfire from a tractor being started by Lawrence Herron near Hutmacher Ice Co on Front Street Wednesday morning sparked a fire that caused the gasoline tank to explode and burned Herron. Firemen using a chemical engine extinguished the blaze. the tractor, owned by Hutmacher Ice Co, was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Herren
North Tenth Street
Hlutmacher Ice Company
Front Street
Herron
Git
Hutmacher Ice Company
Quincy's Pulse To Meet With Judges
County Judge Fred Wolfe Teft will attend a statewide meeting of county judges in Springfield on Wednesday morning. He believes the gathering relates to matters tied to the constitutional convention but says the exact purpose is not clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolfe
Springfield
Wolfe
Probate Court Inventory Lists Harris Estates and Guardians
In probate court, real estate in New Liberty and elsewhere and personal chattels valued at 208 are listed in the estate of Barney Hinds, filed by administrator Steven Lawless. Maggie Peter bound as guardian of Wendelin S. Peter with 2200 bond. James Jarrett, guardian of Ralph Jarrett, reported 1916 to 1920 receipts 798.19 disbursements 420.30. Campbell estate shows Quincy and Adams county real estate totaling 6260 and chattels 109.56. Campbell gave bond 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Liberty
Barney Hinds
Steven Lawless
Maggie Peter
Wendelin S. Peter
James Jarrett
Ralph Jarrett
William G. Campbell
Daniel G. Campbell
Quincey
Adams County
Campbell
Dr Koch Recovers From Illness After Influenza Siege
Dr John A Koch is back at work after a two weeks illness from influenza. His wife Mrs Koch also fell ill during the siege, making a double affliction for the family. Both have mended rapidly and are on the road to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Koch
Dr. Koch
Clugston Death Attributed to Arsenic Not Typhoid
Macomb Feb 19 Dr William McNally chemist testifies that Lawrence Clugston died from arsenic poisoning not typhoid fever as death certificate stated Dr Alverson and Mrs Alice Clugston on trial for murder Glass found in intestines noted as contributing factor by McNally Dr Bert Roan of Bushnell says glass would not have killed him even if present for weeks roan assisted in the autopsy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clugston
Bert Roan
Bushnell
Roan
Dr. McNally
Two Small Fires Cause Minor Damage Wednesday
Two small fires extinguished with little damage occupied the fire department Wednesday afternoon. One at 2 o'clock burned a hole in the roof of C. Vermaind's home at 1331 North Fifth Street with $1 damage, while another chimney fire at James Rush's home, 1221 Vermont Street, caused no loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Vermaind
North Fifth Street
James Rush
Vermont Street
Catherine Bernard Suffers Stroke in Vine Street Visit
Mrs Catherine Bernard mother of Constable Edward Bernard who died months ago suffered a paraly ic attack affecting her left side Wednesday afternoon while visiting friends at 930 Vine street. She was transported by police ambulance to St Mary hospital. Bernard is 87 years old and her condition is listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Bernard
Edward Bernard
Vine Street
St. Mary Hospital
War veteran seeks aunt in Springfield search widens
Gordon Pierson of St Louis, a World War I veteran, spent days in Quincy last week seeking his aunt. His only living relative, Mrs Louise Cable, continues the search in Springfield. Pierson was wounded in France and recently discharged from Walter Reed hospital. He began the visit in Springfield Tuesday and received assistance, but the aunt remains unfound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Pierson
St. Louis
Quincy
Louise Cable
Springfield
Pierson
France
Walter Reed Hospital
Personal notices from Quincy area listings and moves
Mrs E S Wagner 2623 Lind street improving after nervous breakdown. Mrs A Hinkle back in West Point after visit with sister Mrs J W McClean 1837 Broadway. Miss Elsie Schroeder 1010 Madison street improving from influenza. Mrs J E Marrett 707 Broadway home ill with influenza. Judge Lyman McNarl left for Chicago to attend state Bar Association and constitutional sub committee meeting. Judge MecCarl a sub committee member. L G Bhynes to St Louis for auto show. Virgil Johnston ill three weeks with influenza improving. Floyd Reed of Tui IL spent Wednesday in Quincy. Harvey Merker of Payson in Quincy Wednesday. Eye Ear Nose Throat Dr E F Stannus 60143 Hampshire street. Ivin Black of Clayton spent Wednesday in Quincy. Mrs John Sears 1048 North Fourth street ill at home. Joe Thomas and R W Venter tax agents in Quincy to aid local revenue men ahead of tax deadline. Albert Glindeman 336 State street in Chicago for a few days. Hunter Smith, son of County Clerk Billy Smith, in Quincy. works for Burlington based in Galesburg. Glasses fitted at Dr Stannus 60114 Hampshire street. Miss Nellig Welsch, formerly of Quincy, critically ill in Chicago with pneumonia. Spettnager Brothers to move to 127 South Seventh street March 1 to end bakery, switch to ice cream. 618 Maine street vacated to be occupied by Larkin grocery. Carl Lauter 1426 Kentucky street gone to Omaha to work for Refinithe company. Marcellus Kendall, visiting north and west for two months, returned home Wednesday.
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E. S. Wagner
Lind Street
E. A. Hinkle
West Point
J. W. McClean
Broadway
Wiskitchen
Elsie Schroeder
Madison Street
J. E. Marrett
Quincy
Harvey Merker
Payson
Quincey
E. F. Stannus
Hampshire Street
Ivin Black
Clayton
John Sears
North Fourth Street
Joe Thomas
R. W. Venter
Albert Glindeman
State Street
Chicago
Hunter Smith
Billy Smith
Quiner
Burlington
Galesburg
Stannus
Nellig Welsch
Miss Welsch
Spettnager Brothers
South Seventh Street
Maine Street
Larkin
Carl Lauter
Kentucky Street
Omaha
Marcellus Kendall
Government to make summer time act permanent in London
London February 19 government plans legislation to permanentize the summer time act Edward Shortt minister for home affairs announced in the house of torts clocks advance one hour each year under the act planned to remain year round
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynavlight Saving Permanent
London
Edward Shortt
John Wall Delivers Talk at Lions Club Meeting
Attorney John Wall spoke at the Hoovel Quincy Lions Club noon gathering on war era problems. He attributed issues to selfishness and urged unselfishness guided by the Golden Rule. Prof. Ellis Brooks led the program with Isarold Fuehr and Ethel Pipe providing music and Jim Irwin writing a witty verse about straw hats in winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wall
Lions’ Club
Hoovel Quincy
Wall
Ellis Brooks
Isarold Fuehr
Ethel Pipe
William Sprague
Jim Irwin
Code Delegates Debating Justices Of Peace Reform
SPRINGFIELD Ill Feb 19 delegates at the constitutional convention heard lawyers urge removing justices of peace from the judiciary article and favor a centralized superior court with one judge per county to replace circuit probate and county courts. Edward C Craig urged city town courts. PF Lemon called for abolition without replacement. Revenue panel schedules a March 3 hearing on school taxation, to be arranged by Woodward Gale and Brandon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Justice of
Justices of Peace
W. E. Quadly
Edwardsville
Superior Court
Edward C. Craig
Mattoon
Craig
PF. K. Lemon
Clinton
J. P's
Committee On Revenue
Charles EE. Woodward
George C. Gale
Rodney H. Brandon
Hughes Pays Hoover Tribute Medal For Work In Europe
New York February 19 Herbert Hoover hailed as financier diplomat and statesman by Charles Evans Hughes at a Civic Forum testimonial. Hoover received the Civic Forum medal of honor among only four Americans Alexander Graham Bell Thomas Alva Edison and George Washington Goethals honored. Hoover said the honor includes his allies and the millions who supported him. relief work in Europe credited to common sense and cooperation of the American people. Horace V. Winchell noted Hoover gathered and donated 000 volumes of war literature to Leland Stanford University shaping future study of the war. Hughes praised Hoover relief work in Belgium as efficient and worthy of global admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Hoover
Charles Evans Hughes
Civic Forum
Mc Heover
Alexander Graham Bell Thomas Alva Edison
George Wishington Goethals
Hoover
America
Europe
Troover
Horace V. Winchell
Institute of American Mining Engineers
United States
Leland Stanford University
Hughes
Belgium
Double Legion Drive Aims To Grow Illinois Membership
A statewide Illinois American Legion drive seeks to raise members from 45 000 to 100 000 in sixty days. Led by Colonel Milton J Foreman and 60 post commanders, the plan includes a bonus law, aids for disabled veterans, and universal military training. Washington official R G Chomeley Jones spoke on current ex service bills. Only two women members attended: Mrs Daisy M Prater Erd of Boston and Miss Millicent Evans of Chicago, who danced with the Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Uhinois
American Legion
Milton J. Foreman
Illinois Division
the Legion
R.G. Chomeley Jones
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington
Congress
Daisy M. Prater Erd
Boston
Legion
Millicent Evans
Prince of Wales
Wanted a solicitor for house to house work
A short recruitment notice seeking a solicitor to conduct house to house canvassing. Applicants are asked to apply at the Whig office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Office
Quincy Taylor road seeks $60,000 stock sale to fund six mile highway
Quincy Taylor road corporation directors plan to raise $60,000 by selling stock at a meeting of civic groups including the Clearing House association, Rotary and Lions clubs, merchants, shippers and manufacturers. They aim to finance and build six miles from West Quincy to Taylor with a permanent, leveed, dry roadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy-Taylor Road Corporation
Clearing House Association
Rotary and
Lions Clubs
Quincy
West Quincy
Taylor
Hotel Quincy
Walter H. Bennett
Burlington Track
West Quincy Railroad Station
Taylor Road
Quincy Station
Leveed
Six Mile
Marion County
Missouri Highway Commission
Fabius
Quincy-Taylor Corporation
Missouri
Palmyra-Philadelphia
Shelby County
Lewis
Knox
Chicago council votes down wet resolution
Chicago Feb 19. The city council rejected a resolution asking the state legislature to rescind ratification of the prohibition amendment and to submit the issue to voters. Introduced by Alderman Joseph Koerner, the measure was referred to the judiciary committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Joseph Koerner
Judiciary Committee
West Point Bill Advances in House Help for Cadets
The House approved the West Point military academy appropriation bill totaling 2 141 013 dollars. It allows soldiers serving up to one year in the army to enter the academy for the full course if they are between 17 and 24 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Washington
House
West Point Miliiary Academy
Acade
Wanted A boy to work in mailing room Whig
Short classified notice seeking a boy to work in the mailing room. Apply at the Whig newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Office
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Charles H. Weaver
Mrs
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William H. Meyers
Williams, Meise
Claude Lea Overstreet
State Supreme Court
Sid Landcraft
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E. G. Hedrick
Bernhardt Brink Will
Carters
Matthew Callahan
Payson Township
William Hickman
Elks
Elks Lodge
Pioneer Creamery Company of
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Bloomington
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Cleorge N. Simonson
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Civic Improvement League
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Lions Club
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