Rotary Public Policy Program observance in Quincy
Quincy Rotarians celebrated the organization's fifteenth birthday at a chamber luncheon. Will Heckenkamp proposed a public affairs policy, four new members were welcomed, and Robert Potter delivered the birthday address. A. Otis Arnold welcomed the new members as the club eyed a permanent luncheon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Will Heckenkamp
Rotary
Robert Potter
WV. A. Schwindler
Chicago
Ruth and Naomi
The
First Christian Church
Manny Hoffman
Harry Condron
Henry Sprick
Chester Childs
Charles Weiler
Arthur Lageman
A. Otis Arnold
Taylor Road
University of Illinois
Township Health District
Weckenkamp
Public Affairs Committee
Ouincy-Taylor Road Corporation
Taylor
George Wall
Illinois
University
Bids Opened For Building Of Sewers In City
Bids for two sewers in Kentucky street and an alley between Cherry and Chestnut were opened by the board of local improvements. Alley sewer bids ranged from 764 to 1530 dollars for 340 feet, Kentucky street bid totals were 1237 and 1577 dollars. Sewers are 8 inch mains, placed 11 feet underground, built under private contract and paid by property owners. The board cannot accept bids and will refer to owners to decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Street
Cherry
Chestut
Board of Local Improvements
Chestnut
Tenth
Henry Rees
A. B. Hummert
Hummert
County Board Finance Committee Opens Biannual Audit
The finance committee began the semiannual county books audit at the County Clerk's office with a two day schedule. Members Oscar Arnizen H O Larnimore and William Grimmer lead the panel. The board may act on a proposed move to dissolve county supervisor organization. Road work on the county system begins, with drag and grade plans for 233 miles slated to start March 1 as weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
W. J. Smith
Oscar Arnizen
Chaiman
H. O. Larnimore
Plainville
William Grimmer
Quincy
L. L. Boyer
Springfield
Wrek
Court's Daugherty will case remanded for rehearing
The supreme court decision in the Daugherty will case was received in Quincy directing remand to Adams county Circuit Court for rehearing. Justice Farmer delivered an exhaustive opinion finding Daugherty competent and not of unsound mind, addressing family sanity and lack of influence by S. B. Montgomery. The will allocates one third to Blessing hospital, one third to each son, with remaining income to revert to the hospital. State Savings Loan and Trust named executor. Daugherty home was in Ursa township. the sons contested the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Daugherty
Quincy
Adams County
Justice Farmer
Blessing Hospital
State Savings Loan and Trust Company
Ursa Township
Deaths and Funerals for Koch Brother in South Bend
Mrs. B J Bissinger of 421 Vine Street left Monday night for South Bend Indiana after her brother Herman C Koch died there Monday from pneumonia. Koch was born and reared in Quincy and had been away for years. Mrs Charles Lubbert of 603 South Twentieth Street was also a sister. Funeral services for Koch will be held in South Bend Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Bissinger
Vine Street
South Bend
Ind
Herman C. Koch
Mr. Koch
Quincy
Charles Lubbert
South Twentieth Street
Mrs Ethel Katzell Dies After Chronic Pneumonia
Mrs Ethel Katzell aged 29 died Tuesday morning at 1327 South Front street from chronic pneumonia. Born in Brown county she had lived in Quincey about six years. Survived by husband John Katzell a son Carl three daughters Gladys Edith and Dorothy three sisters Mfarel Octe and Elen Smith and one brother Dean Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Katzell
South Front Street
Brown County
Quincey
John Katzell
Carl
Gladys
Edith
Dorothy
Nfarel
Octe
Elen Smith
Dean Smith
Adolph Reed Dies After Illness In Quincy
Adolph Reed of 489% South Eighteenth street died in St Mary hospital Tuesday from a complication of diseases. Born May 17, 1867 in Quincy, he was active in union circles and a member of Iron Molders Union No 44 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He worked at the Excelsior Store foundry and later 20 years for Channon Emery Company. He is survived by his wife La Ross Jules before marriage, and one son Elmer Reed. two sisters Sophia Fredericks and Mrs George Harris of Quincy, and one brother William Reed of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Reed
South Eighteenth Street
St. Mary Hospital
Mr. Reed
Ife
Quincey
Reed
Iron Molders Union No
Order of the Eagles
Excelsior
Channon-Emery Company
la Ross Jules
Elmer Reed
Sophia Fredericks
George Harris
Quincy
William Reed
Death of Miss Katherine Schnellbacher in Blessing hospital
Miss Katherine Schnellbacher died Tuesday morning at Blessing hospital after a three month illness. Born in Dubuque March 18 1860 she moved to Quincy with her parents 44 years ago. She was a member of St James Lutheran church. Survived by one sister and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Schnellbacher
Blessing Hospital
Miss Schnellbacher
Dubuque
Town
Quincey
Adam Schnellbacher
St James Lartheran Church
Peter Batt
Cabwediog
Lad Grange
Mrs Sallie E Coates Dies At 73 In St Vincents Home
Mrs Sallie FE Coates aged 73 died at St Vincents Home Monday night. She was born in Ralls County Missouri and lived in the area for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie E. Coates
Sallie FE. Coates
St Vincents
Coates
Ralls County
Trolley Pole Breaks On State Street Monday Night
A pole supporting trolley wires fell at the intersection of Tenth and State streets Monday evening. Passing car wheels tangled in the wires, alarming passengers who saw the swaying pole before it fell. The delay in freeing the car caused a blockade inconveniencing many commuters heading home from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth and
State Street
Tax books complete with record time in 1919 levy
County Clerk W J Smith and deputies finished the city books for 1919 taxes in ten days and turned them over to County Treasurer Frank Jasper for collection. Quincy real and personal taxes total about 928 330.72, with notices mailed to citizens for payment at the court house or by mail. Tax collection has begun across Adams county as residents visit Quincy to pay assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
W. J. Smith
Frank Jasper
Jasper
Smith
Court House
Will Leaves All Property to Widow in Neumann Estate
John Neumann's will filed in county court grants all his property to his widow Mrs Theresia Neumann with her named executrix, on condition she provides for their children. Camp Grant recruits plan to canvass Camp Point Golden and Augusta in late February to early March to enlist men at local post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neumann
Theresia Neumann
Camp Grant
United States Army
Camp Point
Golden
Augusta
Lime Stone-F Goug ler to discuss lime use in Beverly
Farm adviser F A Goug ler will hold a Beverly meeting this afternoon at 2 oclock to discuss rock phosphate and lime fertilizers. He will be assisted by Otis Kercher farm adviser from Pike County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gougler
Beverly
Mr. Gougler
Otis Kercher
Pike County
Common Diseases of Dairy Cattle Discussion Set
The Cow Testing Association No 1 will meet at Casper Mast's home to discuss common dairy cattle diseases. Albert Heckle George Wissman and Mr Mast will lead the discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Mast
Albert Heckle
George Wissman
Mr. Mast
Adams County Farm Bureau members invited to Pittsfield event
Adams county farm bureau executive committee members and adviser F A Gougler are invited to Pittsfield on March 1 to join Pike county farm bureau leaders as their guests for a meeting and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike County
Adams County Farm Bureau and Farm
F. A. Gougler
Pittsfield
Farm Bureau
Capital Stock Increase Shown for Quincy Firm
Capital stock of the Twentieth Century Sales company of Quincy was increased from 6000 to 10000 dollars, filed in the office of County Recorder James Buffington on Tuesday. The records originate from the Secretary of State Louis Emmerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
James Buffington
Louis Emmerson
Mass Sing At Webster Community Event
Webster Community sings under the Quincy Community Service direction this morning with all pupils to participate. Mrs Harry Morrison leads the singing at 8 45 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Quincy
Harry Morrison
Delinquent Boys Placed on Probation in Temple Copper Theft
Ilarold Lee and George West were found delinquent in county court for stealing copper fixtures from the windows of the Masonic temple. Judge Fred Wolfe placed them on probation, ordered costs and damages paid, and set a date for parental involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilarold Lee
George West
Masonic Temple
Fred Wolfe
Muasonte
Four boys detained after gum machine break in county court case
Detention Home intake occurred Tuesday morning for Pauwant Roy Dany Arthur Brackett and Joh Start, four youths once feared as Wageat in an alley, following an alleged gum vending machine break. A delinquency petition was filed by Officer Tom Nolan ahead of Friday county court hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauwant Roy Dany
Arthor Brackett
Joh Start
Tom Nolan
Carpenter in County Court Seeks Plea Help
Charles Carpenter of Clayton faced the county court on a charge of contributing to the dependency of his children for not providing a home. He wavered between a guilty plea and asking for an attorney, then Judge Fred Wolfe appointed Attorney Charles Nauert to represent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Carpenter
Clayton
Fred Wolfe
Charles Nauert
Carpenter
C of C Forms Highway Committee to Aid Route 331 Work
In a Chamber of Commerce meeting on Tuesday morning a committee named the committee on highway materials and contracting was formed to assist in securing materials and early construction for the first Sixty million bond issue road planned to reach Quincy. Chairman F. W. Weekenkamp Jr. leads a group including Judge S B Montgomery and Mayor J O'Brien among others to coordinate with the Illinois highway commission and local civic organizations for road work in Quincy and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Committee On
Illinois Highway Commission
Quincy
State Highway Commission
F. W. Weekenkamp, Jr
S. B. Montgomery
O Frank Garner
John L.ee J. J. Fisher
G. E. Wall
J. O'Brien
Thomas M. Beatty
J. Wy. Hart
W. T. Eddy
John Wheeler
L. A. Morest
Llover
Probation officer jokes with youths found in alley
Probation Officer Thomas Nolan questioned four boys aged 10 to 13 found sleeping in a wagon on Jersey Street. They described movie tastes from Wild West to comics, with Arthur Brackett admitting a fondness for "the loving kind" as Nolan laughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nolan
Jersey Street
Third
Fourth Streets
Mr. Nolan
John Short
Daling Brothers
Arthur Brackett
Nolan
Singers to Meet in Scout Building Next
Rehearsals for the Easter chorus will move to the Boy Scouts meeting room at Fourth and Jersey streets in Quincy. Beginning next Monday, only enrolled singers may enter the chorus under Harry Morrison’s direction for Quincy Community Service. Previously held in Community Service HQ and Chamber of Commerce, the sessions outgrew the spaces as attendance rose. a Sunday Armory concert was postponed by Ross Trevor due to Lulu Felt’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Boy Scouts Assembly
Scout
Fourth
Jersey Streets
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Morrison
Quincy Community Service
Community Service
Morrison
Ivansville
Ind
Armory
Ross Trevor
Lulu Felt
Quincy High to Meet Lewistown in District Tourney Opener
Quincy High School's star basketball team will face Lewistown in the district tournament opener in Canton Illinois March 2 and 6. Drawings at the University of Illinois set the matchups with other cities and teams listed, and the winners advance to the state tournament in Urbana March 18 19 and 20. Quincy hopes for a strong showing after only one loss this season to Macomb High School in a game they also played this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy High School
Lewistown
Canton
University of Illinois
Urbana
Quincy
Macomb Academy
Farmington
Laklarpe
Cuba
Astoria
San Jose
Bardelph
Munson City
Avon
Macomb
Rye
Easton
Bowen
Bushnell
Macomb Normal Academy
Rushville
Macomb High School
Real Estate Transfers in Peter Gross Estate Filing
G A Urban administrator of Peter Gross estate filed Tuesday inventory showing cash receipts of 668.84. Bm So Mirriott executrix of Anand Pischer estate reports receipts, distributive shares went to multiple heirs. Estate of Lettie Michel inventory lists real estate in Oklahoma and Pike County Illinois, administered by Henry Michel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Urban
Peter Gross
Mirriott
Anand Pischer
Deserdivte M S
Poinebener
Onecqetrin
Sito
Ada Donate
Mimer
Bisehor
Mlarence Mason Fend Ismity
Issier Mitek
Uaeh
Lettie Michel
Elenry Michel
Oklahoma
Pike County
Ilinois
Clover Seed Theft Reported From Liberty
Elmer Tetthhouse living near Liberty reported a break in at his home Monday morning and 100 pounds of clover seed stolen valued at about 50 cents a pound. Sheriff Jim Simmons has no clues to base an arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Tetthhouse
Liberty
Jim Simmons
Tenhouse
Farmers to Greet Rotary Guests in March Events
Quincy Rotary outlines a two month program featuring Farmers Day on March 16 under Col Center with 60 successful farmers as luncheon guests and speakers. Other events include Shade Tree Day on April 13 and the fifth Rotary birthday on April 6 under John Korn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Quincey Rotary
Quincey
City Beautiful
Irwin
Quincy
Quincy Rotary
John Korn
C. W. Leffingwell
H. L. Condron
J. J. Freiburg
Farmers Day
Col. Center
Quincy Rotary Program
John Kean
A. Schwindeler
Otis Arnold
Shade Tree
Leaton Trwin
Hog sale spurs new Quincy resident and census gains
Harrison's famous Poland boar Big Bob sold for 10000 dollars near Taylor, boosting market fame and bringing Jacob Peter of Palmyra to Quincy. Peter bought Fred W. Kiem's 2134 State street seven room home through Loren C. Cox and will reside there with ties to Quincey community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Big Bob
Taylor
Quincy
Loren C. Cox
Fred W. Kiem
State Street
Jacob Peter
Palmyra
L. Harrison
Peter
Quincey
Kiem
Gas oven explosion injures two at Ellington plant
Vivian Overstreet and Merle Watson suffered burns when a gas oven at Ellington Electric Co. exploded Monday afternoon. The men opened the oven door and lit a match, igniting escaping gas. efforts to escape were hindered by dust and the oven door. Doctors expect no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Overstreet
Fourth Street
Merle Watson
Thirteenth
Chestnut Streets
Ellington Electrc Co
Maroons to Burlington Saturday in rematch game
The Y. M. C. A. Maroons beat Burlington in the local court Monday and will travel to Burlington Saturday for a rematch. An indoor baseball game between the Dewey and Y. M. C. A. teams is set for Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Maroons
Burlington
Burington
Dewey
WANTED A boy to work in mailing room
A help wanted notice from the Whig newspaper seeking a boy to work in the mailing room. Apply at the Whig office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Office
Picket Maintained Around Paper Mill
Workmen from American Strawboard company continue a large picket around the plant after a discharge notice. Union representative J B Nellegar says the workers were not at work when fired, while manager Frank Shew plans to reopen with a new force. Nellegar cites wage and hours demands, not recognition. Pickets provide information about the ongoing strike to entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Strawboard Company
J. B. Nellegar
International Union of Paper Makers
Frank Shew
Shew
Nellegar
Boys Admit Guilt in Home Burglary Attempt at Emery Lancaster House
Two teenaged boys from East End families confessed to the attempted burglary of the Emery Lancaster residence in Quincy while Mr and Mrs Lancaster were away. They gained cellar access but fled when heard by a resident woman. nothing was taken. Lancaster will not prosecute. the youths received a severe reprimand and promise to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Lancaster
Local Merchants Plan Organization Meeting in Quincy
Local retailers from Quincy prepare to form a Retail Merchants association at a 6:30 PM meeting in the Quincy hotel Thursday. Committee chair C B Hoar says the group will foster cooperation across dry goods department stores jewelry ready to wear clothing shoes furniture music and hardware. About 100 banquet tickets have been sold with plans for regular meetings and invited out of town speakers. Committee members include Mr Hoar Charles Rosenheim J Cohen W Weltin and W Von Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
C. B. Hoar
Hoar
Mr. Hoar
Charles Rosenheim
J. Cohen
W. Weltin
W. von Berg
Masks received by fire department upgrade gear
The Quincy fire department received three masks from La Yrance-Yablick Co. to enable firefighters to enter burning buildings with gas or ammonia. If tests confirm safety and manufacturer claims, additional masks will be ordered to form permanent equipment. The department may replace older government masks with these superior units after drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marriotte
Quincy
la Yrance-Yablick Co
Fire Department
United States
YMCA Boys Efficiency Contest Team Standings
Standings show Junior A Team 1 9828 Team 2 13070 Team 3 14564 with Drallemeier 3257 as top scorer. Junior B Team 1 13046 Team 2 9578 Team 3 4579 Benson 2174 leads. Junior C Team 1 2014 Team 2 TSUL Team a S404 Cordsiemon 27 bu. Team yd S047 Team 2 bit ater Elune Poteet mbes Paraployet ts 2 Peay fittest gcore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drallemeier
Benson
Tsul
Cordsiemon
Elune Poteet Mbes
Paraployet Ts
Pageant Seeks 1000 to 1500 Volunteers in Quincy
Plans for two large pageants to depict a historic Quincy event seek 1000 to 1500 volunteers. Secretary Ross Trevor of Community Service invites interested residents to send their names to 232 North Fifth Street. The proposed pageant may focus on the George Rogers Clark era, aiming to attract wide interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Trevor
Community Service
North Fifth Street
Trevor
Quincy
George Rogers Clark
Young engineer heads new Quincy motor company
Lawrence H Persons, 24, a Quincy electrical engineer, organized the Persons Electric Co to produce fractional electric motors and start a factory employing 60 to 70 workers within 60 days. The firm, backed by local business leaders, plans manufacturing before May 1 with a yet undisclosed factory site and a six-member board led by W J Ruff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Blood
Quincy Corporation
Persons Electric Co
Chamber of Commerce
Lawrence H. Persons
Prairie Avenue
Ellington Electris Co
Quincy
W. J. Ruff
W. E Persons
Peoria
Larkin Co
A. R. Dick
J. H. Breitstadt
W. H. Ruff
Frank J. Penick
Roscoe Butler
R. S. Bacon
W. E. Persons
Lawrence M. Persons
Persons
Russel Williams
Colling Morris
Ellington Electric Co
Chicago
Ellington Electric
Ellington Company
Grummon Heads to State Y M C A Meet in Chicago
W H Grummon assistant general secretary Y M C A leaves Tuesday for Chicago to attend the state association meeting. He will represent the Quincy Y M C A at the biannual convention with speakers including Rev J S Ladd and John C Atcheson. Ke T Manchester, boys secretary, has 12 memberships to donate to deserving boys recommended by teachers and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Grummon
Chicago
Grummon
Quincy Association
State Association
Association Auditorium
J. S. Ladd Thomas
Austin M. E
John C. Atcheson
Pennsylvania College
Womerzi
Pittsburg
A. G. Knebel
Harry N. Holmes
England
KE. T. Manchester
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Bryan
Herman Koch
Maroons
Person’s Electric Co
STATE
Morricee Licenses
Payson
Missouri
Iowa
Falk
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