City Threatens to Revoke Street Car Franchise Over Service
The council voted to invite Supt. W A Martin to show cause why the Quincy Street Railway franchise should not be revoked for poor service. Mayor Thompson said action could halt cars if service does not improve in 15 days. Aldermen urged taking away the franchise amid citizens’ complaints of days with no service and riders walking in zero weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Martin
Quincy Street Railway Company
John A. Thompson
John Lepper
Martin
Charles Hoar
Corporation Counsel
Dnrwid Ross
Walton Heights
City
Ross
Maine
Myers
City to Fight Utilities Board Over Public Rights
City leaders abandon trips to Springfield to oppose public utilities board and redirect funds to Illinois Municipal League efforts to abolish the commission. Aldermen Ellis and Ross voice support. Quincy may not be represented at the hearings. Finance questions linger on appeals and judgments. health department data sought from Springfield. December reports show assorted city fees and licenses totaling over $1,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Public Utilities Commission
Perry Ellis
Ross
Illinois Municipal League
Home Rule Municipal League
State Commission
Alderman Heard
Quincy
Alderman Ellis
Peoria
Chicago
David Ross
Council
Willan Hipp
Bart Jett
Finance Committee
City to Ask for Assistance For Stricken Family
City officials plan to seek aid for a family of five stricken by tuberculosis and dependent on charity. Mayor John A. Thompson and Corporation Counsel Charles Bartlett will consult authorities on relief and co operation with Adams county to fund treatment and potential sanatorium plans long delayed by Theresa Woodruff memorial taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
John A. Thompson
Charles Bartlett
Charles W. Pfeiffer
Theresa Woodruff
David Ross
Theresa Deacons
Thompson
Bartlett
Lamy Brothers Begin Training At The Y Gym
The Lamy brothers prepare an aerial act with rigging to be set up in the YMCA gym. Morris Lamy has just returned home with an honorable discharge from Camp Grant after duty at Camp McArthur in Texas. Arthur and Edmund Lamy have previous service and discharge records, while the fourth brother stays north awaiting return to Quincy in a few months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamy
Morris
Camp Grant
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Arthur
Edmund
North
Quincy
Major Baldwin to Award 500 Dollar Parachute Prize
Maj. T. S. Baldwin named to a committee of aviators to grant a $500 prize from Mrs. Julia Bennett for the inventor of the best parachute design for balloonists or aviators. The award honors her son who died while serving with the British air forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom" Baldwin
Thomas Scott, Baldwin
Julia Bennett
From
Unman B
Nore Iy
One Arrest in Assault Case Near Eighth and Broadway
Charles Snow aged 18 was arrested by Chief Louis Melton Detective Pat Piercy and Policeman Bangert for assaulting Charles K. Tushaus near Eighth and Broadway. Snow confesses to part of the charge and says four others Jesse Johnston James Crawford Herbert Schaffer Archie Holstein were involved. The four left Quincy and are believed in Hannibal. Piercy searched Hannibal without success. Snow and Johnston Crawford were with Tushaus on the west side of Eighth when Schaffer and Holstein attacked him across the street. The victim was left unconscious on the pavement. Tushaus’s father received a mysterious phone call the day after the assault. the caller said she knew the assailants but refused to give her name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Snow
Sixth
Maine Street
Louis Melton
Pat Piercy
Bangert
Charles K. Tushaus
Eighth
Broadway
Jesse Johnston
James Crawford
Herbert Schaffer
Archie Holstein
Snow
Quincy
Hannibal
Johnston
Crawford
Eighth Street
Schaffer and Holstein
Musicians' Union Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Quincy local 265 of the American Federation of Musicians held its annual meeting at the Labor Temple. Officers elected: President LeRoy Bates, Vice-president Harry Bourne, Secretary George E. Hoffman, Treasurer William W. Judson, Sergeant at arms Walter Schilling. Trustees W. T. Eddy and Leslie Mayhall. Labor Temple rep William W. Judson. R.C. Leifhelm admitted. War stamps purchase totaled 800 dollars. 140 members noted as flourishing. L. J. Keis thanked for 14 years as secretary, not seeking re-election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
American Federation of Musicians
Labor Temple
LeRoy Bates
Harry Bourne
George E. Hoffman
William W. Judson
Walter Schilling
W. T. Eddy
Leslie Mayhall
Willam W. Judson
L. J. Keis
R.C. Leifhelm
Lima Lake Drainage Assessment Approved
Jurors who heard the evidence fixed a $42,000 drainage improvement assessment for the Lima Lake district and reported to County Judge Fred G. Wolfe. The full assessment roll was adopted with minor changes and a reduction for FP. B. McKenna’s wet land from $3.10 to 75 cents per acre for 267 acres due to needed drainage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurrors
Lima Lake
Fred G. Wolfe
B. McKenna
McKenna
Hastings Dismissed In The Reynolds Case
The warrant charging burglary against Orville Hastings was dismissed in police court Monday afternoon. Evidence showed Hastings was not involved in the robbery of the Reynolds Clothing Company showcase. Four other youths are held for the January circuit court term. Hastings advised others against breaking in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Hastings
Young Hastings
Reynolds Clothing Company
Hastings
Wartime Facts and Terms From an Old Army Dispatch
A reader query column lists Army unit assignments and movements including the 112th Infantry of the 28th Division and the 109th Machine Gun Battalion. It notes the 28th Division in the occupation army, the 29th not, plus history of the term Hun used against Germans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Greenwell
Plymouth
112Th Infantry
Army of Occupation
138Th Infantry
Lereauville
War Department
Kaiser
China
Attilla
Socials
Germany
Soldiers Pass Through Quincy En Route to Camp Funston
About 600 soldiers moved through Quincy on Monday afternoon en route from Baltimore to Camp Funston Kansas for muster out. Most hailed from Utah Kansas and Nebraska after being sent east just before the armistice. Red Cross canteen workers offered hot coffee doughnuts and fruit. Mrs. John Wall led the local volunteers with help from Mrs. F A Wilson and Mrs. J E Halligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Baltimore
Camp Funston
Kans
Utah
Kansas
Nebraska
France
Red Cross
John Wall
F. A. Wilson
J. E. Halligan
Jesse T. VanBile
Carthage
Naval Air Station
Algiers
U. S. S. Delaware
More Ground Leased For Country Club
The Country club leases 100 acres north of the current grounds on Twenty-fourth street from John F. and Emily A. Emery for 20 years with a purchase option. A new clubhouse and an 18 hole course are planned, linking the grounds to two car lines and boosting accessibility and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Twenty-fourth Street
John F
Emily A. Emery
Details of General Hill Death Sent From France
Hugh King in the Y M C A service in France sends Mrs F T Hill more particulars about General Henry Hill's death in the Argonne forest. He includes maps of the crash site and burial ground where Hill rests beside three officers, with a secure fence enclosing the graves. The letter, dated Limoges December 14, notes a further interview with Col Mc Coy who knows all particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hill
F. T.hil
Hugh King
France
Mr. King
General Hill
Argonne Forest
Limoge
Col. McCoy
Quincy
Deaths and Funerals Henry C Heuer
Henry C Heuer died at home from heart disease and dropsy after months ill. Born November 20 1848 in Westphalen Germany he came to America as a youth and worked as a mother. Survived by widow four sons Lawrence and others, three daughters and one sister. Grandchildren also survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Heuer
Jefferson Street
Mr. Heuer
Westphalen
Germany
America
Charles
Springfield
William
Beverly
August
Camp Gordon
Lawrence
France
August E. E. Zesiger
Akron
A. F. Ryniker
Billings
Mont
Lizzie Schulte
St. Low's
Mrs McCann Dies in Ely After Illness
Mrs Jane McCann aged 82 died at her daughter Mrs W A Gosneys home in Ely Missouri after a two month illness from senility. She was born in Ireland in 1836 and had lived in Quincy 22 years. A Catholic church and altar society member, she leaves two daughters Mrs Gosney and Mrs Agnes Smith a son Henry McCann of Monroe City six grandchildren two great grandchildren and a sister Miss Kate McLoughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane McCann
W. A. Gosney
Ely
Quincy
North Sixth Street
Ireland
McCann
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Altar Society
Margaret Bidle
Gosney
Agnes Smith
Henry McCann
Monroe City
Kate McLoughlin
Funeral services for Frederick W. Saeger at home
The funeral for Frederick William Saeger is set for 2:30 pm at his residence 24 South Eleventh Street. Interment will follow at Greenmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick William Saeger
South Eleventh Street
Greenmount
Longtime Quincy Builder Michael Arnold Dies at Home
Michael Arnold lifelong Quincy resident dies at his 184 Vine Street home after a prolonged illness from senility and valvular heart disease. Born March 9, 1944, he lived 74 years and was a noted carpenter and contractor. Survived by wife predeceased, two daughters Laura and Mary, three sons John P Edina Missouri A A Arnold Kansas City Missouri Rome G Arnold Quincy, three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Arnold
Quincey
Vine Street
Quincy
St. Francis Church
St. Michael's
Laura
Mary Arnold
John P
Edina
A. A. Arnold
Kansas City
Rome G. Arnold
Probate Court Reports Show Estate Receipts And Inventories
In probate court Barbara Ueke estate receipts slow at 1102.22 with disbursements details. Caroline K Wagg estate lists real estate value uncertain, chattels 95 and cash 85.76. Conservatorship of Minie Prante reports receipts 4401.00 and disbursements 1114.24 leaving a balance 3286.85. Christopher Bonn estate inventory notes and accounts amount 1974.16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Ueke
Caroline K. Wagg
Minie Prante
Christopher Bonn
Abuse labeled as only issue in Berdsen divorce suit
Evidence heard Monday in the Berdsen divorce case showed Agnes Berdsen alleged abuse and neglect of child and household needs. The suit was dismissed for want of equity. The couple wed June 22, 1911 and separated June 10, 1917. They live Riverside township where husband runs a truck farm. Mrs. Berdsen works at Morris Brothers Shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes A. Berdsen
Edward H. Berdsen
Equity
Akers
Old Burlington Trains Return To Service After Suspension
Train No 4 resumed Sunday night with four coaches a postal car baggage and express car crowding shoppers praised the revival of the 10 10 and 1 35 departures. Train No 7 restored shoppers line ran Monday morning with passengers from Camp Point Golden La Prairie Augusta Plymouth and Macomb. Local merchants and residents credited restored service with reviving Christmas trade and supporting the Chamber of Commerce in North East township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point
Golden
la Prairie
Augusta
Plymouth
Macomb
Thomas S. Carlin
Quincy
United States
Chamber of Commerce
North East Township
Carthage
Eilis
Chicago
Quincys Pulse War Stamp Sale Expands In New Year
War Savings stamp sales continue strong as the Blue stamps gain traction and Adams County post office tallies rise from last year. Virgil Johnston and Steve Lawless have invitations to dine with Provost Marshal General Crowder in Chicago January 18 at the LaSalle Hotel, for a Selective Service banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Crowder
Virgil Johnston
Quincy
Steve Lawless
County Board
General Crowder
Chicago
Hotel LaSalle
Selective Service Association
St Ilinois
Medical and
Government Appeal
Cheerful Home Settlement Board Sees New Members Elected
New members will be elected to the men’s board of the Cheerful Home Settlement Association at a Wednesday meeting at 3 PM. The association invites all who contribute to the work or pay dues to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheerful Home Board
Cheerful Home Settlement Association
Aims Of Securities Company Address Delivers Insight
About 200 attendees heard Nathan Cole of Peoria speak at the Hippodrome on the aims and values of the Industrial Securities company. E P Osgood arranged the event and introduced speakers as the Empire Orchestra performed. Rev. Robert Van Meigs offered a prayer and L M Disney of Peoria spoke on organizational purpose and benefits before Cole concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Cole
Peoria
Hippodrome
Industrial Securities Company
E. P. Osgood
Empire Orchestra
America
Mr. McCoy
Monmouth
Robert van Meigs
L. M. Disney
Quincy
Cole
War letters and homecomings from Quincy and area
Wounded soldiers arrive in New York aboard the Henderson. Several local families report sons and brothers in service, with updates on status. Albert G. Klipstein writes from France he is well and with Company G, after being listed missing in November. Alfred C. Gruhn, in the aviation corps, visits family before returning to California, having served six months in England. Grover Gray travels between Quincy and Coatsburg during leave and heads to Newport News. Fred C. Smith returns to Ft. McHenry seeking muster out after wounds in France. Various other local servicemen in England, France, and aboard ships share letters, notes, and plans as armistice celebrations unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred C. Gruhn
Aviation Corps
Quincy
William Gruhn
East Broadway
California
England
Young Gruhn
United States
Lawrence
France
Fred C. Smith
Locust Street
Ft. McHenry
Smith
Toul
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Altenheim Wins Appeal Over Espionage Case
William Altenheim, previously convicted in Quincy federal court and given a one year sentence, has won his appeal in the United States circuit court of appeals. The higher court finds the prosecution in error and the Springfield district court case dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Altenheim
Federal Court of
Quincy
Federal Penitentiary
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Hiyher
United States District Court
Springfield
Hypatia Debating Club Seeks First Year Debate
The Hypatia Debating club will hold a meeting tomorrow to stage its first debate of the year. The question asks if Woodrow Wilson should be elected president regardless of national traditions with James Eads and Manual Schwartz as affirmative speakers and Herbert Greeman and Gordon Williams as negative speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hypatia
Woodrow Wilson
United States
James Eads
Manual Schwartz
Herbert Greeman
Gordon Williams
Trains Announced for Wabash Serve Quincy Then Springfield
The Wabash adds two daily trains between Quincy and Springfield starting January 11, making Quincy the division terminus. No. 53 runs Springfield 5 15 am to Quincy 10 30 am, while No. 52 leaves Quincy 2 pm to Springfield 7 15 pm. Sunday service includes No. 3. The Chamber celebrates improved service and eyes freight and mail enhancements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Springfield
Pittsfield
Pike County
Hannibal
Three Lieutenants Enter G C B C Classes
The G C B C rapid enlistment fills its classes with discharged soldiers. On Monday three lieutenants joined: Herbert Busey of Wyaconda Missouri and Paul Westerman of this city, former students, plus Gus Bauman entering the school for the first time. A few new students came from Sullivan Illinois and Jesse Burns from Vanita Oklahoma. L R Roswell returned from Chicago after attending a meeting on state freight rate increases. train timing caused him to miss the meeting proper, but he attended the conference afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Busey
Wyaconda
Paul Westerman
Gus Bauman
Sullivan
Jesse Burns
Vanita
Ohlo
L. RB
Roswell
Chicago
Boswell
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois sees mainly fair skies in the south with a single settled day. snow flurries likely in the north on Tuesday and a cold night. Wednesday turns fair and colder. Missouri remains fair Tuesday and Wednesday with a cold Tuesday night and eastward chill Wednesday. Iowa forecasts generally fair Tuesday, colder at night, and fair again on Wednesday.
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Missouri
Iowa
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Utilities Board
Oliver Irwin
Abe Martin
Lamy Brothers
the “Y
Maj. T. S. Baldwin
Charles Tushaus
Musicians’ Union
Reynolds
16Thd Regiment
Dist
Fred Stanley
Siberia
148Th Field Artillery
Gen. Hill
Poland
Hubby
Burlington
Frank Jennings
New York Harbor
Henderson
W. C. Klipstein
North Fifteenth Street
Albert G. Klipstein
O. K
Company G
One Hundred Third United States Infantry
Grover Gray
Princess Matoika
Elmer Lummis
Coatsburg
R. M Gray
Newport News
St. Louis
Edward Sowell
Loraine
One Hundred Twenty-third Machine Gun Battalion
Leters
Henry Alford
E. G. Thompson
Stars and Stripes
India
Paris
Merle Johnson
T. C. Johnson
Camp Polk
N. C
Camp Greene
Camp Dodge
University of Michigan
Cary Robb
Ollie Robb
Camp Taylor
Duke Schroer
North Fourteenth Street
George
Northern Pacific
Atlantic
Fire Island
Point of Woods
L. I
Camp Mills
N.Y
Young Schroer
R Brooklyn
Altenheim
East End
Ace
Whig
H. E. Watts
Asle«Ing
Chamber
Mr. Watt
Hale Holden
Washington
Wabash
The
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