Obstruction Ordinance Dead After Second Table Vote
City council discussed street cleaning in the downtown area and agreed to form a three alderman committee with businessmen to seek bids and award to the lowest bidder. Aldermen Owen Simonds and Bitter led the measure amid protests about bid advertising and legal requirements. The obstruction ordinance was laid on the table for the second time, 7 to 6, after debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monnday
Mariner
Owen
Frank Rees
D. N. Markilhe
Rees
Jay Alderman
Koehler
Speyer
Boeing
Weisenburger
Simmeonds
Markillie
Bitter
Abbott
Simmonds
Iaic
Ebert
Ross
Inghram
Simmond
Ritter
Bickhaus
Genenbacher
Rolles
Doctors Banquet in Monthly Meet of Adams County Society
The Adams County Medical Society held a monthly session in the Hotel Quincy private dining room Monday night. Dr H P Beirne presided as toastmaster and the program covered The History of Medicine, Some Interesting Medical Facts, Women in Medicine, Medical Fallacies, Old and New Methods in Causes and Treatments of Diseases, and Pioneer Doctors in Adams County. A tempting menu was served and the session drew many physicians including Beirne, Werner, Ericson, Germann, Blickhan, Beaver, Stevenson, Pfeiffer, Kuch, Irwin, Christie, Ball, Shawzgo, Stine, Mercer, and Retticker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Medical Society
Quincy
H. P. Beirne
G. E. Whitlock
R. J. Christie
M. C. Germann
J. A. Koch
Dan Stine
Adams County
Beaver
Barry
Horses Used to Fatten Swine Trial Verdict Yet to Sentence
Martin McMann itinerant horse dealer was found guilty by a county court jury of failing to provide sufficient feed for animals. State officials produced pictures showing old horses used to fatten hogs on McMann's property. The trial, stretching into evening, featured arguments by Edward Allen for the defense against State's Attorney Wagner and Humane Officer Fowley. Judge McCarl did not sentence McMann Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin McMann
Edward Allen
McMann
R. McO Wagner
John Fowley
Engineer Corps End State St Survey
State highway division Engineer Fred Turner and assistants completed the State Street survey. They will send recommendations and final per mile cost estimates to the county court. Three miles of macadam road, likely 18 feet wide, funded by $10,000 from state and similar county sum, with contracts awarded after March supervisors review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Fred Turner
State Highway Department
C. C. Hunsdale
C. M. Williams
Husband Deserted, Mrs Wolkitt Sues for Divorce
Molle Lo Wolkitt files in circuit court alleging desertion by her husband Charles Wolkitt since March 7 1913 and drunkenness. Married April 8 1905 the couple have two children aged 11 and two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wolkitt
Molle Lo Wolkitt
LICENSED TO WED. Leander Wentworth. Wagoner county
In Wagoner county Leander Wentworth is licensed to wed amid a discussion about water metering costs. The council will consider a plan to charge $1.10 per thousand cubic feet for use meters, $1 for rough meters, and measures to cover installation and maintenance. A $400 allocation from deg tax was proposed to fund the city’s share for sidewalk work on South Twenty fourth Street. Aldermen debated resolutions on new sidewalks and snow removal on rideways as part of ongoing public works discussions.
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City of
Quincy
Board of Public Works
City
Flushing
D. N. Markilhe
Richard Shanahan
David Ross
Front Street
Abbott
Twent'eth Street
Spang and
Oak Streets
Luther
WO Channen
Dnipey Gas, Electric
Heathie Iompany
Public Utility Commission
Channon
Hhe
Utility Commission
Brien
Ciling South Twenty Fourth Street
Mdevimman
Alderman McNatt
Deaths and Funerals in Local Area
Nursing pioneer Miss Carolyn Kernahan of Blessing hospital dies of pneumonia at 20 in the hospital after a one week illness. Born February 14, 1896 in Chicago, she trained at the hospital and belonged to First Presbyterian church. Survived by two sisters and two brothers, remains to be sent to Chicago for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blessing Hospital
Carolyn
Kernahan
Chicago
First Presbyterian Church
Florence Kernahan
Joseph J. Hellake
North Fourteenth Street
Quincy
George
William Kernahan
John Urbanowski
Riverside Township
Bor
Germany
Hwlinais
Frank
Bernard
John
Andrew
Minnie
Anna
Anton Hellake
Frank Pulaski
Leavenworth
George A. Schmidt
John Karch
John C. Timme
William Rodefeld
Anna Schmitt
Herman Korte
Mary Hasenfraty
Katherine Heintz
East Enders Lead C E Union Attendance at 80 Percent
The C E union of the city in East End Christian church drew about 100 members for a Monday meeting led by Rev George A Buttrick of the Congregational church who urged endurance in labor for the kingdom. C E Week runs February 6 to 13 with a union service at First Christian church and speakers and planned observances across days including C E day and union day with various activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Enders
George A. Buttrick
Congregational Church
C. E. Union
East End
East End Christian Society
C. E. Orchestra
C.E. Week
First Christian Church
Miss Johnson
Chicago
United Leper Mission
Presbyterian Church
Eight Sons Heir J Gieker Estate
In McKee township John Gieker of the eight sons inherits the estate. The county court will divide the property equally among John H Jacob Philip Charles William Reinard Frank and Edward Gieker with Edward receiving $100 extra for caring for parents from January to August 1915. Charles and Bernard Gieker named executors. will witnessed by D. and J. R. Gieker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gieker
McKee Township
John H
Jacob
Philip
Charles
William
Reinard
Frank
Edward Gieker
Bernard Gieker
J. R. Gieker
George A Fellers Seeks Divorce From Pauline G Fellers
George A Fellers a Quincy Grocery salesman filing for divorce in circuit court cites desertion by Pauline Gdaser Fellers of Berkeley California beginning December 9 1911. Married August 1905 they lived together six years. Fellers represented by F M McCann and is presently out of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Fellers
South Tenth Street
Quincy Grocery Company
Pauline Gdaser Fellers
Berkeley
Cal
Romana
F. M. McCann
Fell
Infidelity Grounds for Divorce in Judge Aker Court
J A Mever a fireman living at 212 South Second street was granted a divorce from Maude Mever in Judge Aker's court Monday. Lis testimony from the October term accuses the wife of misconduct and desertion including a trip to Hannibal and an unlawful life. The couple separated Oct 14 after several years of marital trouble. Smith Club Speaker Pi Iota Kappa club of the Y M C A met in weekly session Sunday evening Zeus TL Smith led the meeting on Scientific Management in Business with supper served.
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J. A. Mever
South Second Street
Maude Mever
Aker
Lis
Hannibal
Quincy High School Candy Booth Supports Mikado Event
The Quincy High School will run a candy booth in the main hall on Wednesday to aid the Mikado performances in the assembly hall. Girls will showcase their candy making skills for the public and spectators.
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Giria
Lincoln School Parents Meet Hosts Spelling Bee Prizes
Lincoln School Parent Teachers Association held a meeting on Monday evening featuring a spelling bee for seventh and eighth graders. Charlotte Bettson won first prize with a Madonna and Saviour and Lazarus pictures. Elizabeth Roberts took second with The Gleaners. Business was transacted with the president ill, and a postponement of the school board meeting noted. The district drainage project and the new bus building ceremony were also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peachers Association
Aes Metom
Lincoln
Chedren
Charlotte Bettson
Heavy Demand for Men Stenographers
The United States civil service commission reports a high demand for male stenographers with an April 15 exam in the post office building for service in Washington and the Panama Canal. The article notes scarce male applicants and lists several local women who have found success in civil service, with multiple Gem City alumni, including Ruth Loveless and Pearl Weekes, currently employed in Washington.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Panama Canal
Department
Civil Service
Ruth Loveless
Peoria State Hospital
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Pearl Weekes
Waterloo
Miss Weekes
Treasury Department
Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
Gem City
Misse
Emma Luthin
Theresa Rickenberg
Mareta Powell
Mary Schwab
Agricultural Department
William Hf. Fox
Bethel
Paula Werning
War Department
First Baptist Revival Opens With Strong Plans
The Rev. and Mrs Albert Halliwell join Rev Oliver Reed for a revival at First Baptist church. They will assist with shop meetings, organize a chorus choir, and engage both men and women. Reed's Monday sermon centered on John 1 29, preaching one savior for a lost world amid singing, sermon, and home church outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Halliwell
First Baptist Church
Oliver Reed
Halliwell
Reed
Probate notes from county court estate details
In the estate of Henman Hlckarup Amos Sharp filed his final report showing balance distributed to heirs of 522,164 dollars. In the estate of William W Booth Stephen H Booth executor filed inventory listing real estate and interests with values including Adams County lands and Muskogee Oklahoma lot, plus transfers to Frank Doustas and others. details include properties in Pa Joma Adams County and Two Hones Creek Adams County, and a 10 dollar item. The will of Terry McGee probate assigns all property to visitors Soldiers and Saviors. The funeral for Miss Carden Kernahan is set for Wednesday afternoon with arrangements to depart from Vermont street for Chicago.
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Henman Hlckarup
Amos Sharp
Wiliam W. Booth
Stephen H. Booth
Bk S
S&s
Pa Joma
Adams County
Gilmer
Ney
Sey
Hones Creek
Harrison Plass
Muskogee
Oklahoma
William Douglas
Frank Doustas
Bradfoord
Scark
Mam Ith
Terry McGee
Weather Forecast Rough OCR Reads Badly
Unreadable OCR weather note predicts colder spell with frost inland and unsettled conditions. Mentions south and north regions with gusty winds and possible small temperature changes. No clear location dates or exact figures available.
Preliminary Debates At High School Friday Evening
With rising attendance, the High school hosts the first preliminary debates in the assembly room Friday night. The event aims to select Quincy’s finalists, featuring two debates on the question Is the present U.S. military program adequate, with three debaters per side.
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Quincy
United States
English Club Meeting in Quincy Held Saturday
English teachers from Quincy Keokuk Hannibal Carthage and Jacksonville met at Hotel Newcomb in Quincy. Illness kept Carthage and Jacksonville reps away but Quincy Keokuk and Jacksonville were well represented and the session proved interesting. Next meeting planned in Quincy in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Hannibal
Keokuk
Carthage
Jacksonville
Newcomb
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Dr. Markillie
Daniel Spever
Jonas Meyer Company
Mr. Markillie
George Luther
Board of Moving Picture Censors
Weisemburger
Alois CC
Heckie
South Front Street
Finance Committee
Willam Muldeon
Abe Martin
Tell Binkley
Banouet
Dr. Beirne
Engineer Corps
END State
Leander Wentworth
Wagoner Coun
Laetitia Bo Bates
Hufendick
William F. Nufendick
Jefferson Street
St. Jacobi Lutheran Church
YW. D. Wamm
Woodland Cemetery
Elizabeth Phelps
Fay Island
Phelps
Indiana
Kansas
Wellington Till
Quincys
Wagner
Fred Wembhoener
Adams Street
Daniel Wagner
A. W. Schweitert
Christ Evangelical Church
John Lipstein
Louis Weisenburger
William Wembhoener
Jacob Wemboener
Edward Heckle
William Fischer
EC. Brockman
Memphis
Tenn
Buttrick
J. Gieker
Quincy’s Schools
Candy Booth
Lincoln School
G. T. Shaw
Board of Education
Evertm
Leroy Sehooul
Quinnes Dranage
Ethel Gras
Ettoent
Teagher
John MekKep
Panama Canal Service
Mies Carden Kernahan
Dr Pot Breaver
Vermont Street
Pipers
Moomorth
Terpecatures
Vestoeda Racgwel Ae
R&p Sage
Second
Hampshire Streets
Independent Hay Co
W. WF. McCready
Mus North
Pinder
Toom
16Th St
J. A. L. Chase
F. G. Robinson
New London
Wm. Baker
Hampshire
E. L. Phiter
Hotel Quinney
Care Whig
Burton
Onines Eo
Patoma
Herberts Stern
Elead
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