Missouri deputy warden accused of extortion near Quincy
Report alleges Deputy Warden McDowell used threats to force local pole and line fishermen to pay for licenses and protection in Crooked Slough area south of Quincy. affidavits allege he demanded money and warned of heavier fines unless paid. Missouri game commissioners received the affidavits and a probe was ordered with B Jones expected to investigate in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jones
Bsouri
McDowell
Missouri
Quincy
Miis
Mche
Rhood
West Quin
Tion
Charles Glarke
Magis Reardon
Missouri Gamessioners
Tarden Jones
Clark
Mr. Jones
Special committee on dance funds for game protection
A South Side Boat club report shows the Mis ss Valles Punters' Protective association committee met Friday to prepare a report for the February meeting. The dance yielded financial gains to aid defense of game and fishing interests. Committee: Pred Kinman chair, Albert Lymenstuil, Leta, George Batson treasurer Hartzell Abbott, Chartes iz, A G Weisenburger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Misss Valles Punters
Ters
Predkin
Albert Lymenstuil
Leta
George Batson
Hartzell
Abbott
Chartes Iz
A G. Weisenburger
IFE ASKS FOR HALF OF SOLDIER S PENSION
Mrs Margaret E Brown of 415 State Street claims half of the pension received by her husband Isaac Brown of this city. The couple lived at the Soldiers Home and recently separated. She swears in affidavits that he deserted her and she seeks half the pension. Brown counters and blames his wife. the matter rests with the pension department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Washington, D .C
Rev Reed Delivers Judgment Sermon at Baptist Revival
Rev Oliver Reed preached on Judgment at the First Baptist revival Friday night taking Cor 25:10 as his subject. He urged belief in judgment for all churches and individuals, noting judgment appears in health, law, and society and will judge skeptics too. Meetings continue through the week with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Oliver Reed
First Baptist Church
Jesus
Commandery Dance Highly Successful Event
The first of its kind dance for Masonic Knights Templar by Quincy Commandery No. 77 drew 250 to 300 guests at the Masonic temple. Weiler's orchestra provided music as officers in uniform greeted attendees amid decorative hall adornments. Organizers J. E. Caldwell, C. Ho Gaushell, WOWE McMein, G M. Reeves, R.A. Keifer, and J. HW. Breitstadt led planning with plans for more events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Quincy Commandery
Knights Templar
Weiler
J. E. Caldwell
C. Ho Gaushell
Recorder
Wowe McMein
G M. Reeves
R.A. Keifer
J. HW. Breitstadt
Frozen Water Pipe Causes Small House Fire
A frozen pipe in Charles Nobis’s home at 8382 Spruce Street led to a minor fire Friday morning as Mrs Nobis tried thawing with a hot iron and left it burning on a wooden joist. Fire crews from stations Nos 2 and 7 arrived to control the blaze, which was extinguished with a Babcock device. A second alarm at 6:25 a.m. sent units from stations Nos 2, 4, and 6 to 7 W Menke’s home at 801 South Ninth Street for a chimney fire. there was no loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nobis
Spruce Street
W Menke
South Ninth Street
Labor Unions Install Officers at Bricklayers Meet
The Bricklayers Protective Union No 1 held a semi monthly meeting in the Labor temple Friday night. Henry Kampe served as installing officer and installed officers for the year including President Ed Wortman Vice President Henry Roots Recording Secretary John Bracken Sick Financial Secretary George Manning Treasurer Barney Boesing Trustees for one year John Lepper Fred Prante and Frank Lieneman. The next meeting is on the fourth Friday night in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklayers Protective Union No 1
Labor Temple
Henry Kampe
Ed Wortman
Henry Roots
John Brackensick
George Manning
Barney Boesing
John Lepper
Fred Prante
Prank Lieneman
Probate notes in county court headline items
In the estate of Albert Wible Nanew A Wible executax file boumventory as follows outlet Black G. Menden Ite 4 and a bik to Witte ad ty Merdon cash in Menden State bank $190 cash in Canvers State bank SBA90
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wible
Nanew
Newly Elected Officers Lead Trades and Labor Assembly
Newly elected officers of the Trades and Labor assembly were installed for 1916 at the Labor Temple. Officers include President Theodore Bisser, VP George Milbert, Secy George Schmitt, Financial Secy Oscar Trine, Treasurer H H Thesen, Sgt at arms Peter Kuhlman, Trustees Lincoln Kearney Gillespie Rottman, and Labor Temple rep Bisser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
Theodore Bisser
George Milbert
George N. Schmitt
Oscar Trine
H. H. Thesen
Peter Kuhlman
William Lincoln
John J. Kearney
Thomas Gillespie
George Rottman
Opposition to Luminis Withdrawn by Lewis
Washington February reports Senator J H Lewis of Hindis withdrew all opposition to Elmer Luminus for postmaster at Quines. Lewis had opposed Luminus earlier and supported Edward Allen. the withdrawal stems from an understanding that Allen gained political preferment elsewhere and had earlier stepped aside for the postmaster role.
Won Brown Returns From Kansas City Business Trip
Won Brown arrived back Saturday after a several day stay in Kansas City on business, resuming his regular duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Won Brown
Kansas City
Whig Daily Animal Tales Entertain Young Readers
The Whig presents a daily feature of animal stories on its editorial page designed to entertain children. These nature tales about birds and beasts carry human charm, aiming to be healthful and gripping for young readers while solving the parent’s entertainment challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Whig
Quincy's Pulse Special Meeting At Church
Quincys Pulse reports a special meeting set for Saturday night at First Baptist church with all church officials urged to attend. The item is followed by brief society notes on a 37th wedding anniversary dinner, health updates, parish entertainment, and travels of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Play Rehearsal Held by St Pauls Church Men League
The program committee of the Men’s league at St Paul’s Evangelical church staged a rehearsal in the school hall Friday night for a forthcoming play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vthe
Men's League
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Sees Republican Victory The Son George I Wilson Candidacy
George I Wilson returns from Centralia to campaign for the Republican nomination for attorney general. He predicts a Republican victory if a strong ticket is named. Also noted is a visit from newlyweds Mr and Mrs Climo Johnson with Mr and Mrs Joe E Naylor, recently married and headed to Shelbina. Naylor formerly Miss Elma Brinkmann of La Grange. Dr W S Wolfe of this city writes health commissioner W H L Gross that he has been ill in Chicago with pneumonia but vaccine saved him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sed
J. O. Kirkpatrick
Ashland
Edward Beggs
Jacksonville
Miss Kirkpatrick
George I. Wilson
Centralia
Wilson
Climo Johnson
North Twentyfifth Street
Joe E. Naylor
Shelbina
Mr. Naylor
Nave
Dr. Wolfe MM
Chicago
W. H L. Gross
W. S. Wolfe
Abbott Asked to Name Delegates for National Security Congress
Mayor Abbott received a letter from Stanwood Menken president of the National Security League asking him to name two delegates from the city to a Washington congress in January 2021 22 to discuss properties and national defense and to appoint Quinevans who wish to attend. Board to Meet Next Monday Over meeting delay local improvements board will convene Monday to decide who pays for rerepairing Fourth Street paving. Dr Rice Improved Dr HH Rice was reported improving Friday afternoon able to sit up for a few hours and regain strength. Dr Litchfield Doing Well Dr Ji T Litchfield confined by pneumonia at home on South Eighth Street was much improved Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Stanwood Menken
National Security League
National Security Congress
Washington
Board of Local Improvements
Dr. Rice
HH. Rice
Litchfield
Ji T. Litchfield
South Eighth Street
Weather Delays Trvingschost Mothers Club Meeting
Poor weather forces postponement of the Mothers Club of Trvingschost meeting. William Skinner returns from St Louis Thursday evening after business. Mrs Mayme Foppe resumes her shift and duty in the sak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Skinner
St Louis
Motors
Arabian Island Youth Learns English in Gem City College
John Pubchara a Cuban born youths of Arabian descent, age sixteen, lives on an island with his jeweler father. He attends Gem City Business College, devoting hours to English study and sharing insights on Cuba and Arabia. He arrived with no English, learned first in Chicago, then in this city under C. Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Business College
Mads
States
Cuba
John Pubchara
Break in Cold Snap Seen as Temperatures Rise
In Quincy the cold snap ended Friday as thermometers rose after 7 a m. The pump station read 4 degrees below zero at dawn, then climbed to seven above by noon, gained four more by midafternoon, and rose to 14 above by midnight. Over 17 hours the overall drop of 25 degrees moderated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Berlin Leads Bread Economy After Ration Cuts
London dispatch notes Berlin has cut bread allowances from 1950 to 1900 grams weekly to build reserve supply. Working-class supplementary cards with incomes up to 200 marks will see 340 grams per week instead of 500. Butter procurement abroad is banned to prevent competition with the imperial butter bureau and avoid price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
London
Imperial Butter Bureau
Question to Supreme Court on ban for drinkers at air show
A garbled report from HICAGO notes a legal question about barring a person from an American air event unless a social bearer violated a law. The item indicates the case was sent to the US Supreme Court for consideration, marking a notable early step in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Amerean
US Supreme Comet
Quiet in El Paso Texas During 13th Weekend
Reported quiet conditions in El Paso as local authorities consider renewal measures. No major incidents noted. movement limited to routine patrols. Residents observed unusual crowd control and outdoor activity near the Mexican residence district, with Americans permitted in certain areas.
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Paso
el Paso
Tex
Pershing
Thursdavora
Death of Frank E Stannus Rug Works Proprietor
Frank E Stannus, 57, proprietor of the Quincy Rug works, died Friday at St. Marys hospital after weeks of illness from an eye injury and subsequent complications. Survived by wife, two children Etta and Edwin, and siblings. burial planned in Keokuk after out-of-town relatives are heard from. He had lived in Quincy ten years and was active in Eagles, Modern Woodmen, and Odd Fellows.
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Frank E Stannus
Frank E. Stannus
Quincy Rug Works
St. Mary's Hospital
Eleventh
Maine Streets
St. Mary’s Hospital
H. J. Bowhan
Neokuk
Mary Houston
Warsaw
Mr. Stannus
Quincy
Keokuk
Ele
Ile
Quincy Order of Eagles
North Star Camp
Modern Woodmen of the World
Odd Fellows Lodge
Funeral of Charles Schermerhorn in Quincy
The remains arrived from Chicago and funeral services were held at Daugherty's undertaking rooms yesterday afternoon. The widow and son, plus brother Harry Schermerhorn of Chicago, attended. Rev. William Gamble officiated. No public notice due to uncertainty of time and place. He was a respected member of the Church of the Good Shepherd.
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Charles Schermerhorn
Chicago
Daugherty
Undertaking Rooms
Harry Schermerhorn
Quincey
Church of the Good Shepherd
William Gamble
Death of Lewistown resident Toko Newlan at 72
Lewistown resident Toko Newlan of Lewistown MG died at home Friday morning after a long illness. Born in Westmoreland County, Pa, he was 72 and served as a director of Lewistown Savings Bank. A former school board member, he advocated for public schools. Survived by wife, two sons Bo Lo Newlan and Chester, and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toko Newlan
Lewistowin MG
TP Attock
Westmoreland County
Lewistown Savings Bank
Bo Lo Newlan
Chester of
Chicago
Body of Lemuel Gay Arrives for Burial Viewings
The body of Lemuel Gay, who died in Pomona California, arrived in the city Friday afternoon at 3:80 o'clock. Mourners wishing to view the body may do so until eight o'clock Saturday morning. The body rests at Daugherty Undertaking Parlors on Maine Street.
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Lemuel Gay
Pomona
Cal
Welock
Daugherty Undertaking
Maine Street
Death Notice of Mrs Laura Marris Harris of Phasavil
Mrs Laura Marris Harris, a well known Phasavil resident, died Thursday morning at 12 15 o'clock after a period of illness. She was 54 years of age and is survived by five local relatives.
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Phasavil
Laura Harris
Harris
Remarkable Local Obituary for Mrs Louise Stahl
An obituary notes Mrs Louise Stahl and mentions James Bore from the North, the late Mr Stahl, and local figures such as Joseph Rotheeh, Tohn Guman, and others. The service references Woodland Cemetery and surrounding community figures and events, with cemetery rites and library attendance noted in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaymes
Koopaster
Cosgregats
Rome
Adams county farmers back bond to end mud problem
Supervisor James B. Cook of Burton township says Adams county farmers are shifting to support a proposed highway bond issue. A special committee will survey roads and bridges and report at the March meeting. Cook notes recent bad weather delayed work, but optimism grows as education campaigns and harsh winter roads sway opinion toward funding a permanent highway solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Adams County
James B. Cook
Burton Township
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Cook
Pearce Nominated as Harmony Delegate at Large
Jackson Re Pearce of this city was named Friday as one of eight candidates for delegates at large from Illinois to the Democratic National Convention in St Louis. A state central committee sub committee selected the slate to avoid a fractional fight and included Pearce among its eight choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Births Honor Early Pearce and Lineberger Daughters
Born Friday at Blessing hospital a son to Dr and Mrs Warren Pearce first child. Friday morning a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clarence Lineberger 2226 Hampshire street. Father is a well known member of the High school faculty.
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Warren Pearce
Blessing Hospital
Clarence Lineberger
Hampshire Street
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Abe Martin
Bryant Haint
Rev. Reed
Assembly
Bisser
Labor Temple Association
Temple Association
Lanois
Hannibal
Ouincy Union
Want Committee
Congregational Industrial Relations Committee
United States
Wiliam A. Schaller
Lewis
Allen
Fred Wolf
Mrs. Wolf
North Eighth Street
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Parish
Old Field
J. O Kirkpatrick
Grace M. E. Church
Lima
Methodist Church
Uerman Freiburg
San Antonio
Texas
Freiburg
Mother's Club
Trvingschost
Mayme Foppe
Arabia
John Newlan
Laura Marris
Mary J. Ailen
Mt Athe St Mary’s Hospital
Mare J Mien
Tata St
Canter Mie
Praosk
Bes
Louise Stahl
Gil Jersey St
Notuyv
Williamson
Newcomb Hotel
Mr. Robinson
Globe Printing Co
Gusner
Lawton
Okla
Tage
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