Quincy Officials Plan City Annexation Appeals Tour
Mayor O'Brien and Police Chief Ryan and Fire Chief Marriette with Comptroller Phelps will visit outlying property owners near Quincy to push immediate annexation. They promise to explain benefits and consequences of inaction, and prepare a report for the annexation committee and Chamber of Commerce ahead of a Friday night meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Ryan
Marriette
Phelps
Quincy
Council
Chamber of Commerce
O'Brien
Greater
Lions Club
Rotary
Broadway and
South Side
Fawcett
Mecintyre
McNutt
Zengel
Lepper, Geers
Tompkins
AL Ro Dick
Gilbert Wyckloff
George Moyer
W. A. Schwindler
City Directors Hear Talk On Urban Surveys
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce heard Mr. McLaughlin of the American City Bureau discuss surveys of cities. He said the bureau compiles statistics for city development and advises on growth, noting 409 American cities have adopted the plan. He urged creating a city that attracts factories by people and vitality rather than buildings. No action was taken yet, but ideas impressed the group for possible future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
McLaughlin
American City Bureau
Quincy
Frday
Hunt
Mer
Bureau
Falls On Street And Dies Soon Afterward
Mrs. Elizabeth Briggs aged 54 of 1118 Maine Street fell on Broadway between Eleventh and Twelfth streets at 6 p.m. Friday and died at 6:50 after being taken to St Mary hospital. A lifelong Illinois resident, she had suffered uremic poisoning and recently left hospital to be out Friday. Survived by husband Peter Briggs and two daughters and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Briggs
Maine Street
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Broadway
St. Mary Hospital
City Ambulance
Iter
Briggs
Twelfth
William Farrell Poisoning Attempt At Home Incident
William Farrell a foundry laborer was found unconscious at 404 State street from carbolic acid. His mother summoned Dr. W S Knapheide who treated him with an antidote and stomach pump before he was rushed to Blessing hospital. It is unclear if the poison was self harm or an accident. a bottle marked carbolic acid was found in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Farrell
State Street
Knapheide
Farrell
Chalmer Gray Dies From Injuries After Fall From Wagon
Coroner to hold inquest at Ierman Stormer parlor at 10 today. Chalmer W. Gray, 50, of 1008 Jersey, died in St Marys hospital from brain concussion after being thrown from a wagon on Eleventh and Hampshire. A bystander helped stop the team as it lurched. Gray was a Knottenberg Mills driver, survived by his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Amen
Chalmer W. Gray
Ierman Stormer
Gray
St. Mary’s Hospital
Eleventh
Hampshire Street
Phil. S. Herr
Whig
Knottenberg Mills
Knollenberg Mill
Jersey Street
Savings Stamps Missing Then Found By Printer
John Hall, printer and Irwin Printing superintendent, reported to police Friday morning that he lost 800 war savings stamps he had left on his desk. Detectives Schepers and Rosendale investigated, discovering the stamps later among papers. Hall then called to say he had found them and sent the police a box of smokes as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hall
The
Irwin Printing Company
Police Department
Schepers
Rosendale
Hall
Mr. Mall
Speeding Case In Police Court Today
The case against D. L. Bozener for exceeding the speed limit on Dec. 31 will be heard in police court this morning with many witnesses summoned. He collided with a truck owned by George Vasen at Sixth and Jersey streets damaging both vehicles. Bozener and Vasen blame the other driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Bozener
George Vasen
Sixth
Jersey Streets
Rozener
Vasen
Tax books wait on stock assessments delay
County Clerk W J Smith says capital stock assessments are delayed by the state board of equalization causing the tax books to be incomplete. Certification is not expected before January 23 and turnover to County Treasurer Frank Jasper likely occurs near mid February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
W. J. Smith
Frank Jasper
Springfield
Watts and Bass to Have Hearings Today
Orville Watts and Reuben Bass charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing automobile tires will be arraigned in police court this morning. Authorities likely to convert the charge to vagrancy by pilfering with possible heavy fine or workhouse sentence. Watts admits taking a tire belonging to the Clough-Reihm company and passing it to Bass to sell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Watts
Reuben Bass
Watts
Clough-Reihm Company
Bass
Drainage hearing postponed to February 18
The petition for the Long Island Levee and Drainage District has been continued in the county court from February 3 to February 18. Objectors may present their claims at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Camp Point High School district legality challenged in court
Opposition to the Camp Point Community High School district moves to court with a writ of certiorari to review records establishing the district. County Superintendent John Steiner supports the district as legal, with hearing set for January 2 before Judge Harry Uigbee. Petitioners Thomas Sparks and Sidney Graves contest the district’s legality, citing signatures, contiguity, and description flaws.
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Camp Point Community High School
John Steiner
Harry Uigbee
Pittsfield
Albert Akers
Stainer
Steiner
Thomas O. Sparks
Sidney Graves
Sparks
Clayton
Graves
Camp Point Township
Tigh
Francis Blair
Supreme Court
Adams County
Camp Point
Hunters Kill Big Wolf Near Maywood
Five Maywood men tracked a large grey wolf after snow tracks led them to an open field where the animal was surrounded and shot. The wolf weighed 26 pounds. The hunting party included Spence Saltoner Claud Saltoner Lee Prinkley A. O. Burchfield and P. Kirkham.
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Maywood
Spence Saltoner
Claud Saltoner
Lee Rprinkley
A. 0. Burchfield
P. Kirkham
Furlough Visit by War Veteran Sergeant White
Sergeant TH HL White, top sergeant in Battery B Third Motor Battalion, arrives in Quincy for a short furlough visit. An old regular army man now stationed at Fort Dupont Delaware, he came to meet former Quincy comrades from France and will stay until early next week.
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TH. HL. White
Battery B
Third Motor Batalhon
Quincy
C. N
Tip) Waner
Geise
White
Ft. Dupont
Del
France
Dewey Club Triumphs Over Otis Elevator In Indoor Game
Dewey Community club defeated Otis Office 3 to 2 in indoor baseball at the Y M C A Friday evening. Humphrey and E. Ottie were against Holden and Van Steel. In the second game Gardner Governor routed Electric Wheel 23 to 10 with Heintz Colson for Gardner Governor and Reinberg E. Freise for Electric Wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Community Club
Otis
Y. M. CG
Dewey Community
Humphrey
E. Ottie
Holder
van Steel
Gardner
Heintz
Colson
Reinberg
E. Freise
Real Estate Transfers In Quincy Details
Albert L. Martin and Ada A. Martin transfer to I Otho Arnold and Cora M Arnold for ten dollars part of lot 11 Nevin's addition Quincy indicating a property exchange and title change in the local real estate record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Martin
Ada A. Martin
I. Otho Arnold
Cora M. Arnold
Nevin
Quincy
Rosy prospects for Spencer Enlow after rescue from abuse
Eight year old Spencer Enlow, harshly treated in his former home, is placed at Chaddock Boys School with Eva Fields overseeing his welfare. Quincy residents start a clothing fund after Humane Officer John Coens and Probation Officer Thomas moved him from Paloma to detention care. Spencer, praised as bright and well mannered, may find a stable home in Liberty or nearby, as community support grows.
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Spencer Enlow
Quincy
Spencer
Chaddock Boys School
Eva Fields
Paloma
Humane
John Coens
Thomas
Robert Bacon
Ciieren
Liberty
Enlow
Officers Installed by Labor Assembly for 1920
Trades and Labor Assembly officers for 1920 were installed at the Labor Temple Friday night. Secretary George Schmitt served as installing officer as all those to serve the coming year were present. Treasurer H. L. Thesen reported a January 1 balance of 3568.76. Delegates from several unions including Women’s Labor League and Plumbers joined. a Cigar Makers International Union representative spoke on labor conditions nationwide. Women delegates now number seven.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
George Schmitt
H. Lt. Thesen
Women's Labor League
Maintenance of Way
Cigarmakers International Union
A. C. Bickhause Reappointed Fire Inspector After Injury
A. C. Bickhause, confined by a crushed foot from a last week accident, is re commissioned as state inspector of fire hazards. State Fire Marshal John G. Gamber praises his faithful service and ongoing effort to reduce fire hazards in Quincy. He long served with the Quincy fire department, active in volunteer companies since the early days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Bickhaus
Bickhaus
John G. Gamber
Quincey
Quincy Volunteer Fire Companies
Tire Department
Allen Encampment No 4 Installation In Odd Fellows Hall
Allen Encampment No 4 I O O F C F held a 1920 officers installation at the Odd Fellows hall Friday night led by District Deputy Chief Patriarch C E Neumann. Inducted were Oliver Briscoe chief patriarch E C White high priest Frank Arrowsmith senior warden Lee Deters junior warden C E Neumann senbe A ¢ Swartout treasurer. Plans were announced for a whip on January 21 and a dance in February.
Pulse Report Shows Strong Recruiting Across Quincey Towns
Quincy's Pulse Report notes very favorable results from the recent recruiting drive in the mo ron vNeture track event. Many men enlisted in smaller towns with Pittsfield contributing two enlistees. In a separate matter, C. E. Bross faced a fire code case. the suit was dropped after he agreed to comply and sell the building. Judge Warren Orr of Carthage did not appear to hear Jessa Moke's child abandonment case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moron vNeture
Quincey
Pittsfield
C. E. Bross
Orr
Warren Orr
Carthage
Jessa Moke
Tentative Rotary meet program discussed at Hotel Quincey
A tentative Rotary meeting program for winter was discussed by the program committee at Hotel Quincey on Friday. No decision was made and the committee will reconvene at 1 o clock to finalize features for the program to be followed through April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Hotel Quincey
New R N Camp Established As Result of Row Victory camp forms
Royal Neighbors Victory camp organized after members split from Queen of West Camp. About 150 attended Friday night in Eagles hall. Nearly 100 new members were initiated during officer installation. Installers were Mrs Pearl Smith Plymouth Mrs Anna Wach tenheim and Mrs C F Hardyman with help from other city amps. Officers elected include Eva Jansen oracle Cooper past oracle Anna Viener vice oracle Francis Fisk chancellor Anna Lehr recorder Clara Ridder receiver Mammie Maxwell marshal Katherine Clark inside guardian Ida Hopke outside guardian Emma Lymenstaull Ida Higgins Anna Mester managers Lillie Becker assistant marshal Sarah Wikinson flag bearer Mildred Lawler Helen Sehra Mildred Berblinger Jemma Blersch Helen Sehnicker graces Trazel Willing pianist and Dr D Y Steiner physician. Regular meetings set for second and fourth Fridays monthly.
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Victory Camp
Eagles Hall
Queen of West Camp
Pearl Smith
Plymouth
Anna Wachtenheim
C. F. Hardyman
Eva Jansen
Oracle
Cooper
Anna Viener
Francis Fisk
Anna Lehr
Clara Ridder
Mammie Maxwell
Katherine Clark
Inside Guardian
Ida Hopke
Guardian
Emma Lymenstaull
Ida Higgins
Anna Mester
Quincy Beats Mt. Sterling High In Rough Old Game
Quincy High School opened its basketball season with a 14 to 8 win over Mt. Sterling in a rough contest marked by fouls on both sides. Carlton and Van Dorn led Quincy, Campbell and Breggs starred for Mt. Sterling as the game featured harsh play and football tactics. The curtain raiser saw the Lions beat the Bulls 5 to 3 with McGinley and Gray as captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mt. Sterling High
Quincey High School
Mt. Sterling
Cone
Quincy Warriors
Carlton
van Dorn
Campbell
Breggs
Quincey
Pike
Carleton
VanDorn
Irving
Chambersburg
Lions
Bulls
C. McGinley
R. Gray
McGinely
Gray
Brazelton
Eae
Channon Brown
Groves Williams
McCautly Barnes
Thompson Brammel
Groves
Advisory board meeting not held Friday due to absence
J Will Wall chairman of Community Service advisory board was called out of Quincy so the session was not held as scheduled Friday afternoon. Harry Allen central district organizer spent the day in Quincy in conference with Ross Trever executive secretary of Quines Community Service and left in the evening for Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Will Wall
Community Service
Quincy
Harry Allen
Central District
Ross Trever
Quines Community Service
Chicago
Two road contracts let by county highway official
County Superintendent L. L. Bover awarded two road contracts Friday afternoon to Gro ver Daniels, Quincy R. R. G. and Gro ver Haistings of Mendon for engine work on county grader contracts. Work to begin in March with new engines for the projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Bover
Grover Daniels
Quincy R. R. G
Grover Haistings
Mendon
Dobson Testimony Details Cousin Adultery Case
In circuit court Friday morning James Dobson described his cousin Marion Dobson's relations with a woman other than his wife. The testimony concerned the adultery suit brought by Mrs. Margaret Dobson against Marion Dobson, with prior testimony having been heard earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dobson
Marion Dobson
Margaret Dobson
Pittsfield to play Maroons in YMCA basketball clash
Announcement said Pittsfield will face the Maroons next Friday in the YMCA gymnasium. A preliminary game will feature a YWCA team versus a Business College girls team.
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Pittsfield
Maroons
Gyimnasium
Business College
Marriage Licenses for Kramer and Biogstt in Quincy
Peter H. Kramer aged 20 and Violet Biogstt aged 18, both of Quincy, secured marriage licenses with parental consent noted for the groom. The record lists the required details including ages and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter H. Kramer
Quincy
Violet Biogstt
Amount for Mrs. Rice Not Fixed by Judge Akers
In a circuit court hearing Judge Albert Akers delayed a decision on separate maintenance for Mrs. Helen Rice after her verdict against Dr. J. H. Rice. Testimony traced wealth and bank accounts, with Dr. Rice estimating at most 16 000 in total assets and facing possible eye trouble that might prevent further practice. The judge suggested a lump sum might be preferable, but withheld ruling after discussions with both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rice
J. H. Rice
Albert Akers
Circuit Court
Rice
Dr. Rice
Akers
Mrs. Rice
John Wall
Wall and Hubbard
Guvert and Lancaster
Two Held For Not Supporting Families
In Quincy two men were arrested Friday afternoon on child abandonment charges by Sheriff Jim Simmons. William Sullens was taken from 415 North Fifth Street and faces desertion of his wife and two children, aged two and eight months. He claimed unemployment. Jesse Garoutte was also held on abandonment charges after pleading not guilty before County Judge Fred G Wolfe and posting $200 bond. He said he has been paying $3 weekly for his daughter Gretchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Jim Simmons
William Sullens
North Fifth Street
Sullens
Simmons
Jesse Garoutte
Fred G. Wolfe
Garonette
Gretchen
Tickets To Be Good For Sunday Games
A misunderstanding arose over booster membership tickets for Quincy league baseball. Tickets say they admit any one game but exclude opening or holiday games. officials state they are valid for any Sunday game, distributed Friday by Ross Trevor from Community Service offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helder
Ross Trevor
No Decision Delayed on Fourth Street Paving
County Judge Fred Wolfe did not render a decision Friday on the Fourth Street paving district. After hearing the evidence he doubted the need to pave Vermont Street between Fourth and Fifth streets now and said he would withhold a final ruling pending further consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolfe
Fourth Street
Vermont Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Uncle to rescue boy who stole overcoat at high school
James Hoffman, jailed after being fined 50 dollars and costs for stealing Eugene Johnson’s overcoat at the high school building, is expected to be released today when an uncle comes to pay the fine. He has been in jail three days and has eaten little, refusing to speak to visitors. He is a resident of Adams county and is said to have another name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hoffman
Eugene Johnson
Hoffman
Adams County
Weather forecast unclear regional outlooks
Partly cloudy conditions are expected Saturday with warmer temperatures in eastern and southern portions. Sunday brings a drop in the north with somewhat cooler air while central areas remain mild.
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Wut
Missouri
North
East
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Woodland Cemetery
Aldernin Tompkins
Lo O
J. N. Brown
Chamber of Commerce Committee
Chaber of Commerce
Lepper
Tyatt
Col. Center
R. E. Hackman
Territoy
Ilinois
Mayer O'Brien
Hackman
Guibert Wvckeff
William Pape
A. R. Dick
Alderman
Abe Martin
New Palace Hotel
Chalmer Gray
Big
Dewey Club
Officers of Labor Assembly
A. C. Bickhause
Allen
R. N
BOVER
Escsae
Beret
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