Change in Highway Law Abolish Township Road Offices
Adams county officials discuss a push to abolish township road commissioners and adopt a county government commission form for road management. The state constitutional convention considers shifting highway control to a three to five member county commission, while local leaders debate preserving the board of supervisors as the taxing unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Grubb
Quincy
Jean
Grubb
Springfield
Adams County Board of Supervisors
Adams County
L. L. Boyer
Boyer
Lover
Board of Supervisors
Shipment Of Beans Confiscated Here
A shipment of 79 cases of beans from a nationally advertised concern was confiscated in Quincy on orders from federal authorities for violation of the pure food laws. Deputy Marshal John Murray served notice of the confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
John Murray
Probate Court Bond Filed In Doerschner Estate
In probate court Mrs. Mary Doerschner as administrator of John Doerschner's estate filed a bond in the county court for 16000 dollars after the death of Doerschner a few weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Doerschner
John Doerschner
Meet Your Brother Stockholders Meeting at Erlmeier Cafeteria
A stockholders meeting for the Quincy Walnut Oil and Gas Co. is announced at the Erlmeier Cafeteria on North Sixth Street at 7:30 p.m. The meeting, requested by FE. Delaplain, president, and Byron Merritt, vice president, aims to discuss company activities in Kan Sas fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erlmeier
North Sixth Street
Quincy Wanut Oil and Gas Co
Kan Sas
Quincy Walnut Oi
Adv
Abe Martin on Fathers and Convention Costs
Abe Martin notes men no longer pretend to do more than feed their families until children can work. He also contends the average consumer bears ongoing convention expenses every week or two.
County Judges Favor Merger Plan in Springfield Meeting
Springfield judges backed a constitutional merger bill that would unify Adams county courts into a central circuit probate and county court. The measure envisions a state supreme and appellate court, plus superior courts and local justices or police magistrates. Judge Fred Wolfe and Judge Warren Orr spoke of continued sessions and a larger, centralized court system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Adams County
Fred Wolfe
Supreme Court
Wolfe
Warren Orr
Carthage
Quincy
Orr
Librarians Gather for District Conference in Quincy
Miss Anna May Price of Springfield and Miss Josie Houchens of the University of Illinois arrive in Quincy to lead a district librarians conference at the Quincy Public Library. Librarians and trustees from Camp Point Pittsfield Mt. Sterling Carthage Griggsville and other cities will attend a round table on library problems and administration. The circulation department will be closed for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna May Price
Springfield
State Library Extension Commission
Josie Houchens
University of Illinois
Scretary
Ilinois Library Association
Quincy
Quincy Public Library
Camp Point
Harry
Pittsfield
Mt. Sterling
Carthage
Griggsville
Miss Price
Miss Heuchens
Galesburg
New Country Club House Fund Reaches 71000
Directors report 71000 is assured for building the new county club house and grounds development. The finance committee has 64000 pledged by 160 members. Architect John Batshey has designed the club house and QO C Simons of Chicago has prepared grounds plans. The club will cap membership at 200 with 183 current members and a waiting list eliminated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Club
John Batshey
QO. C. Simons
Chicago
Last Census Reports To Be Sent In Saturday
A. W. Dampier, special representative of the national census bureau, aided by William Schaefer, district census supervisor, near completion of the 1920 decennial census in Quincy district. Final reports likely to reach Washington before March 10. Quincy’s report due in March. Manhattan led, Peoria second. 210 portfolios in district, 10 not returned due to influenza and poor roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Dampier
National Census Bureau
Quincy
William Schaefer
Dampier
United States
Schaefer
Washington
Manhattan
Peoria
Spelling Contests in County Schools Today
Contests will be held in township schools to pick the best speller to represent each township in the big spell contest in Quincey on March 12. Students chosen at each school will travel to designated sites for preliminary rounds this afternoon. Quincey schools have not set a definite time for selecting their representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
Othe
Lincoln boys complete unbeaten league season in six games
Lincoln school defeated Dewey 10 to 1 at Howey Gymnasium on Thursday afternoon to finish the Sth Grade league schedule without a loss. Lincoln has 97 points for and 14 against this season and will receive the pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Dewey
Howey Gymnasium
Lincoln
Lincln
Baby of Vice President dies after short illness
Morrison Marshall the adopted son of Vice President and Mrs Marshall died here Thursday after a brief illness caused by acidosis. The death occurred in Washington with the family at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalics
Washington
Morrison Marshall
Wanted A collector by a reliable Quincy firm
An advertisement seeks a collector for a reputable Quincy firm. References required. Respond to H-42 care of The Whig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Boy Confesses to Cash Register Theft at Drug Store
Hubert McAdams, 17, son of a widow, admitted stealing small sums from Miller & Arthur drug store over weeks while working as a delivery clerk. He describes a method to balance records, spent stolen money, and faces a grand larceny warrant as police pursue the post office robbery link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert McAdams
North Thirteenth Street
Miller & Arthur
C. A. E. Koch
Ryan
McAdamas
McAdams
Marsh I
A. E. Koch
Harvey
Koch
Associated
Tie
Mr. Koch
LT O
Musical program at Luther Memorial coffee hour
A musicale directed by Mrs. Georgia Klers Morey was held by the Dorcas Guild of Luther Memorial church Thursday afternoon. Performers included Irma Drage Velma Smith Georgia Rust Tachie Presburg Marian Sprecher Wilma Schwindeler Edwin Davidson Edith Kiem Emma Ingerlin Amanda Westhold with violin piano and vocal selections and readings. The Dorcas Guild was aided by the Woman's Missionary Society and the Ladies' Social union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Klers Morey
Dorcas Guild
The
Luther Memorial Church
Irma Drage
Velma Smith
Georgia Rust
Tachie Presburg
Marian Sprecher
Wilma Schwindeler
Edwin Davidson
Edith Kiem
Emma Ingerlin
Amanda Westhold
Woman's Missionary Society
Ladies’ Social Union
Marines Entertain Large Crowd At Armory Show
A Thursday armory crowd enjoyed three hours of Marine entertainment by 56 touring marines. The program included motion pictures of May Cuba the Virgin Islands and France plus a boxing bout a wild west feature a laughter filled skit and musical numbers. The event highlighted life in the Marine Corps with talks by a former serviceman and the group travels by a two Pullman car train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Mississippi Valley
Marine Service
Uncle Sam
Marine Corps
Mayt
Cuba
Virgin Islands
Fifth
Sixth Marine Corps
France
Anderson
Quincy
Frank
Corporal Parsons
Louis Madden
101 Ranch
Reguar
Young Men Open Tire Shop on Maine Street
Frank Haggerty and Walter Fleer, two young men, have opened a tire shop at 809 Maine Street. The store is fitted for general tire business including new tires repairs and vulcanizing. Friends wish them success in this venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Frank Haggerty
Walter Fleer
Maine Street
Soldiers Home Updates and Transfers
The Soldiers and Sailors Home reports a postponement of a picture show for Wednesday afternoon with plans to resume next week. Dairyman Mr. Dunning is recovering and should be out soon. Several residents returned from pass or furlough, readmitted or discharged, and transfers included Emma Beck, William McIntyre, and Frank Lake among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dunning
Pass
Isaac W. Miller
Mariah Burch
John Leahr
Elizabeth
Taylor
Geo. W. Williams
Vottage
Henry ¢. McMullen
John and
Francis C. Treater
Mary LaFever
Hannah J. Penwell
Alexander Napple
Charles W. Miller
Wm. Johnson
Sarah J. Woilson
Charles J Miller
Emma Beck
Wm. McIntyre
Frank Lake
Pulse Sparkes Story Fire-Tire Damages Home On Tuy Lind
Sparks from a fire at about Thursday afternoon damaged Louis Schwindeler's home on Tuy Lind street as a blaze started by falling embers. Nearby actions show a damaged structure and investigation underway by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparkes
Louis Schwindeler
Tuy Lindstreet
Merchants Organize Strongly for Quincy Retail aims
The Retail Merchants Association forms with a large turnout at Hotel Quincy to unite all retailers for city growth. George Gabriel elected president, with John Hoelscher as VP and J. Qohen as secretary. monthly noon meetings set, bylaws to be drafted. Taylor Road project, air squadron plans, and shorter retail hours discussed. Notables include Emery Lancaster praising Taylor Road and Chamber of Commerce support pledge. Numerous local firms represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Retail Merchants’ Association
Charles B. Hoar
Hoer
George Gabriel
John Hoelscher
J. Qohen
Dan Speyer
Herman Jochem
Charles Ott
George Heintz
A. F. Odell
C. H. Weiss
Taylor Road
Taylor Road Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Emery Lancaster
Lancaster
West
Association
Gabriel
C. D. Center
Chaber of Commerce
Merchants Association
Charles Rosenheim
W. T. Duker
Ierman Jochem
Mr. Brodsky
George B. Cawthorne
Charles Weiler
Jonas Meyer Company
J. Stern and Sons
Reynolds Clothing Company
Model Clothing Company
Lesser Company
Plymouth Clothing Company
B. Goldburg
Nelson Clothing and Shoe Company
the People’s Store
Gately Company
J. Z. Retb
Charles Kessel Clothing Company
Gunther Hardware Company
Tenk Hardware Company
Seavill Furniture Company
Ware-Wayland Company
Street Hardware Company
C. H
Klein Loan Bank
Weiler Brothers
Odell Jewelry Store
Weltin Shoe Company
Miller-Helhake Company
Basse Jewelry
N. Heintz and Sons
Surlage and Christ Shoe
August Jacobs Jewelry
County Fair Plans Indorsed By Committee
Adams county Farm Bureau fair committee and city business leaders met in the Farm Bureau office to endorse plans for a county fair. A meeting to form a permanent organization will be held early next week with attendees Farm Adviser F. A. Gougler L. O. Grieser Charles Bowers W. T. Duker and Dudley Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
F. A. Gougler
L. O. Grieser
Charles Bowers
W. T. Duker
Dudley Meyers
Mother Is Brought Into County Court
Ada Brittle was arrested and jailed on a charge of contributing to the dependency of her three children Helen 13 Laura 10 and Frank 8. Wards were placed in her keeping but court action may send them to the Detention Home due to improper home surroundings. Frank Brittle, the father, is contributing to support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Brittle
Helen
Laura
Frank
Thomas Jolk
Indictment Returned Against Wrong Man Quashed
Judge S A Hubbard recounts a grand jury error in Mt Sterling. An assault indictment was returned against the wrong man, and the intended defendant Russell Kaylor escaped as the true bill was not properly issued. Attorneys Briggs and Hubbard argued the jury was discharged before the name on the bill could be changed, invalidating the indictment. The court quashed the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Hubbard
Mt. Sterling
Albert Akers
Russell Kaylor
QO. T. Briggs
Mr. Hubbard
Women Democrats To Meet And Organize In Quincy
Organization of women of the Democratic party in Quincy and Adams county will be effected in a meeting at City Hall Monday at 1 30 PM. Mrs Ellis Meredith of Chicago and Mrs A E Bergland of Galva will attend to urge all Democratic women to form a club and participate in selecting a national convention delegate and in the presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Quincey
Adams County
Ellis Meredith
Chicago
National Democratic Woman's Bureau
A. E. Bergland
Galva
Democratic Women’s Organization
Quincy
San Francisco
No Change in Strike Situation in Quincy
About 350 workers of the American Straw Board Company and Weis Paper mill remain on strike. Weis Paper mill head A. W. Weis returned to Quincy with no comment. E. P. Lannan said no conferences occurred Thursday. I U representative J. B. Nellegar cites shorter working hours as the key issue, not wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Strawboard Company
Weis Paper Mill
A. W. Weis
Quincy
E. P. Lannan
J. B. Nellegar
International Union
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Lock and Virginia Bangert
Mrs Frederick Lock of 526 Jersey Street died at St Marys hospital on Wednesday from erysipelas and influenza. She was born February 28 in Palmyra Missouri and was ISS. Survived by husband, her parents Mr and Mrs John Bangert, and one daughter Lucille. Two sisters Mrs Francis Gauker of Decatur and Mrs Ella Thresher of Springfield and brother Frank Bangert of Quincy. A daughter Virginia died Monday from bronchial pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Lock
Jersey Street
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lock
John Bangert
Palmyra
Iss
Luiclle
Francis Gauker
Decatur
Ella Thresher
Springfield
Frank Bangert
Quincy
Virginia
Quincy Needs Landing Field This Spring
W O A Martin, superintendent of the street railways, writes to Col C D Center from Florida warning Quincy must establish a landing field for airplanes this spring or face neglect of a growing transportation means. He notes planes fly daily over Sebastian on the route between Meat and Palm Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.oa) Martin
Street Railways
Col. C. D
Center
Florida
Quincy
Sebastian
Meat
Palm Beach
Junior Chamber urged in Quincy area
Henri Gressengbier of St Louis, president of the St Louis Junior Chamber of Commerce, commends the Quincy Chamber of Commerce plan to start a junior organization here and offers to assist in organizing the junior body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henri Gressengbier
St Louis
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Cal. C. D
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Quincy Chamber
Birth announcement for Burns family with job ad
A son was born to Mr and Mrs J E Burns 230 North Thirtieth street Wednesday. Wanted a boy with bicycle to run errands. Steady employment. An excellent chance for advancement. Good salary. Apply at Whig office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Burns
North Thirtieth Street
Warrants From Federal Court Seize Six Quincyans
Deputy U S marshal John Murray brought warrants to Quincy causing six arrests in a federal case. Four face prohibition related charges and all appeared before U S Commissioner John T Inghram to post bonds for the March federal term opening Monday. Names include Henry Rundle Lee O’Donnell Marion Long Rollie Long and others. Carewen Potter cited on obscene mail and migratory bird treaty act violations with bonds posted. Court term expected to open Monday then adjourn for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Murray
Quincy
U. S
John T. Inghram
Henry Rundle
Lee O'Donnell
Hampshire Street
Inghram
G. A. Urban
Marion F. Long
Rollie Long
Federal Grand Jury
Sherman Harwood
William H. Carewen
Springfield
Carewen
Harvey Potter
Potter
Canton
Murray
Madison County
Hypatia Society Sits In For Installations And Debates
The Hypatia Literary Society met Wednesday at 4 p m in room one for new officer and member installations and a musical program. The Parliament Debating Club convened Thursday night at 7 30 in the high school gym for roll call essays speeches and a debate on statutory limits on inter person property requests. Principal Wellemeyer was absent Thursday due to the Cleveland superintendents convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hypatia Literary Society
Wellemeyer
Cleveland
Ohio
Parliament
Richard White
Edgar Erwin
Milton Rogers
M. Carrol
C. Groves
G. Thompson
TH. Kiefer
R. House
Local Weather Temperatures Report
Weather summary notes yesterday's temperatures across area with varying highs and lows though some figures are unreadable. Officials urge readers to consult the daily forecast for precise numbers and conditions.
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FE. Delaplain
Byron Merritt
Abe Martin
Wwe
Ounty
Librarians
Pennant
Luther Memorial
Charles
Seehorn
Ilinois State Bank
Gar
Third
Oak Streets
Hotel
Jozeph Percente
Milwaukee
QC. Hi. S
Hannibal
Quincy High
Missouri
Iowa
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