Quincy Faces Tax Rate Increase and School Attendance Notes
Taxpayers in Quincy face a 25 cent increase per $100 this year, bringing total rate to 5.28 from 6.08 last year. State, county, and school taxes rise by 7, 1, and 12 cents respectively, with city sinking fund up 5 cents. City Treasurer Frank Jasper plans to file his bond as collector, with office assistants named. High school enrollment stands at 414 with 16 absences. several schools report varying absentee totals and one teacher, Miss Helen Smith, collapsed at Madison School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Aris
Paesan
Total City
Frank Jasper
Lute Schnur
Bud Coyle
Edward Mathes
Madison and Jefferson School
Helen Smith
Madison School
Adams
Berrian
Dewey
Emerson
Franklin
Jackson
Irving
Lincoln
Washington
Webster
Absert
Schools Report Strong Attendance Despite Illness Surge
The Quincy schools opened with larger than expected attendance as officials note the impact of colds and grip on families. Ten grade schools show about 3,460 students present and a higher total expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Man Finds Lost Sister After Forty Two Years
William Cleason of 741 South Fifteen Street located his sister in Cashton Wisconsin after a 42 year separation and plans a longer visit. He traced her from Iowa to Wisconsin aided by scant clues and learned she is now 65 years old. Farmers in her family reside nearby. About 1,000 people attended St Francis church Sunday for the new organ dedication, with the organ costing over 7000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cleason
South Fifteen Street
Wisconsin
Cashton
Wis
Cleason
Iowa
Louis Barn
Mapleton
St. Francis Church
Quincy
M. W. E. Club
Charles Neuman
Palmyra
John T. Inghram
Chicago
Jesse Wetzel
Detroit
Cyrio Gantert
Emil Schwagmeier
Champaign
University of Illinois
August Schmidt
Sixth
Adams Streets
E. P. Allen
Vermont Street
A. E
H. F. Lummis
Columbus
John Quincy Lawless
Decatur Woman Mrs Marie Morgan Dies. Funeral in Decatur
Mrs Marie Morgan niece of Mrs Charles Ott died at her home in Decatur. Friday night was laid to rest Sunday. Mrs Ott unable to attend the funeral after illness. Morgan was well known to Quincy residents from long time residence with the Ott family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Morgan
Charles Ott
South Sixth Street
Decatur
Morgan
Quincy
Ott
Probate notes list administrators and final estate reports
In County Court probate notes William H. Woodruff named administrator of Anna H. Woodruff estate with a $12000 bond. Cory McGinnis files final reports for Martha A. McGinnis and John L. McGinnis estates with receipts and disbursements totaling $236.15 and $1144.60. Pleasant M. Herndon named executor and sole heir for Georgia H. Herndon will. Henry I. Goessling and Lydia Buehne file Goessling estate report showing $680.91 in receipts and disbursements. Robert Criswell guardian of William Criswell reports $3704.85 in receipts and disbursements, most paid to the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna H. Woodruff
William H. Woodruff
Cory McGinnis
John L. McGinnis
Martha A. McGinnis
Dory McGinnis
John S. McGinnis
Pleasant M. Herndon
Georgia H. Tlerndon
Georgia H. Herndon
Billy Smith
Herman E. Goessling
Henry I. Goessling
Lydia Buehne
Robert Criswell
William Criswell
Two Power Defense Plans From War College and Board
The Army War College and Navy General Board propose a two power navy and a federal army to deter foreign attack. They call for $300 million in new ships, four battle cruisers and four dreadnoughts, plus expanded shipyards. The army plan envisions a mobilized force of 1.5 million in six years, coast artillery expansion, and reserve ammo stockpiles worth over $104 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Army War College
Navy General Board
United States
General Board
Navy
War College
Coast Artillery
Elect Officers of Ladies Aid Society at St Tacott Church
The Ladies Aid Society of St Tacott Lutheran Church met Sunday afternoon to elect officers. The president is Mrs Herman Hokamp, vice president Mrs Henry Dicks, treasurer Mrs F Krueger, and secretary-treasurer Rev G D Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Tacott Lutheran Church
Herman Hokamp
Presdent
Henry Dicks
F. Krueger
Tressurer
G D. Hamm
Judge Heckenkamp Rescued From Gas Fumes by Wife
Judge F William Heckenkamp of 710 Adams Street was saved from dying in a gas leak when his wife Mrs. Heckenkamp awoke Sunday morning and opened windows. Neighbors aided as a physician advised moving the unconscious judge outdoors. The danger came from a damper in the stove pipe, and both suffered illness after the smoke filled the room.
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F. Wm. Heckenkamp
Adams Street
Concordia League Forms Entertainment Committee
At St. John's Lutheran School hall last night the Concordia league organized an entertainment committee for the year and reviewed brief Chicago reports noting member growth and progress. The committee comprises Raymond Heidbrink Will Lohmeyer Henry Bornman Fred Meyer and William Zelle. Heidbrink reported items from Chicago proceedings despite lacking a printed copy.
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Concordia League
St. John's Lutheran School Hall
Chicago
Raymond Heidbrink
Will Lohmeyer
Henry Bornman
Fred Meyer
William Zelle
Heidbrink
Inquest Rules Mrs. Amelia Schaller Died From Burns
An inquest at the Herman Stormer undertaking parlors found Mrs. Amelia Schaller died from burns suffered at her home 630 South Fourteenth Quincy Illinois on January 1 1916. The burns occurred after her clothing ignited on the property and she died at Blessing hospital at 5 p m that day. A neighbor testified seeing her emerge from an outhouse with a fire in it and smelling gasoline while noting matches in the outhouse.
Local residents head home after holidays and moves
Ford Sohm returns to Chicago after visiting relatives and resumes a bank position. Winnipeg-bound trips, university studies, business transfers and public notices flavor a busy period with church events, labor temple meetings, student travels and a late January resignation at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Sohm
Chicago
Quincy Pulse Power Boat Club Meeting Tonight
Members of the Quincy Power Boat club will meet at the club house by Spring Street foot tonight. Officers to be elected, Dutch lunch and a smoker planned, all members urged to attend.
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Quincy Power Boat Club
Spring Street
Stebbins House
Thay
Andy Anderson
Desprit
Bull
Hickey
Bellowes
Sekrits
Dansing
Andy
Old Griggsby’s
Harrington Seeks Comment From Kirksville Post Official
Francis M. Harrington formerly assistant postmaster at Kirksville Missouri called on Assistant Postmaster John Carroll yesterday to discuss postal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Harrington
Kirksville, Mo
John Carroll
John’s Men Club Meeting At St. John’s Catholic Church
An evening gathering of the card and song club at St. John’s Catholic Church yielded results in pino.
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Ut. John's
St. John’s Catholic Church
New Year Mischief and School Day Pranks
A readable glimpse into a 5 Mon day classroom story where Miss Palmer wishes students a Happy New Year. Fatty Bellowes hides cookies while Torp Stebbins and friends recount a New Year baby joke and dancing lessons. A chicken coop fire and Have-Can-Will Fire Department quip close the item.
Local Music Competition Winners Listed
Gerry Humert and Herman Broemaiel placed first and second in the team portion with Herman Winking third. Anton Winking won first in the solo division, marking a notable showcase of talent and standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Hummert
Herman Broemaiel
Herman Winking
Anton Winking
Reverend Heidbreder to Wed in LaGrange Lutheran Church
The engagement of the Rev. Herman Heidbreder and Miss Marie J. Louis was announced at a Lutheran church in LaGrange Missouri. Heidbreder, a former Quincy boy, is well known in this city as a pastor. Marie Louis’s mother attended the announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neidbreder
LaGrange
Herman Heidbreder
Quincy
Marie J. Louis
W C T U Meeting Honors Frances Willard’s Mother
Much interest centers on today’s W C T U gathering at Mrs. Mary Edwards home 811 North Fifth Street. The meeting will feature a mother’s tribute to the mother of Frances E Willard along with the usual business and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Edwards
North Fifth Street
Frances E. Willard
Infant Koenig Baptized at Washington Street Home
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Koenig of 62 Washington street was christened at the family home Sunday afternoon. Rev I W Bingaman officiated and the name given was Albert William Fred Koenig. About 30 guests were served supper afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Koenig
Washington Street
I. W. Bingaman
Albert William Fred Koenig
Croup Relief Praised by Evansville Family
A Evansville Indiana man cites his six year old daughter’s battle with croup and says Foley's Honey and Tar gave instant relief. He and his wife also use it and consider it the best cure for cold cough throat trouble and croup they have seen. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
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W. E. Curry
Evansville
Ind
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Suffering has no chains for one who must suffer in silence
A stark line on endurance and isolation emphasizes inner suffering without outward restriction. The saying contrasts endurance with visible restraint, highlighting personal burden and resilience in the face of hardship.
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Cky
Baltimore
Mrs. Oe
Young Men’s and Ladies’ League of
St. John's Lutheran Church
Erwin John
Concordia College
St. Louis
W. C. A. Marten
Paul Clark
Indianapolis
Simonds Manufacturing Company
Charles H. Rach
Mae Waldron
Peoria
Mildred Schaefer
Warsaw
Mabel Pawcett
Marie Menke
Gertrude
Odelia Freiburg
Alvina Fox
Arcade Hall
Broadway
Wayne Chilton
Ware-Wayland Company
Whig
Gren
Anck Bros
Palmer
Alfred Bellowes
Fatty
Stebbins
Wilgus
Dock Wilgus
Villidge
Coop
Cheaf Higgins
Torp
Hampshire ST
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