Quincy Annexation Campaign Set by Local Leaders
Quincy business leaders will start a Monday drive to annex surrounding territory, with mayor Phil O'Brien guiding 58 to 62 volunteers from the city council, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary and Lions clubs. Volunteers will petition property owners and voters in north east and south districts, promising city privilege loss if signing fails. speakers urge all to join before the census drive and 40,000 city status.
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Quincy
Phil O'Brien
Ass'sante
Liberty
City Council
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary and
Lions Club
O'Brien
Locust Street
Ife
Second
Eighth Street
Twelfth
Twenty-fourth Street
Broadway
Lind Street
McNutt
Cty Council
Chamber of Comerce
Rotary
Sehanz and
Owen
J. W. Westermann
McAdam
Woman's Forum
Walton Heights
C. C. Crooks
Crooks
Tom Munday
Lepper
Hanors
Munday
Black Hand Extortion Letter Targets Local Makers
Two Quincy manufacturers were asked to deposit 500 near Seventh and Jersey streets after receiving poorly written blackmail letters. A York Street youth was accused by police but released after protests of innocence. Letters warned of E40 packages to be left in the specified locations.
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Quincy
Seventh
Jersey Street
York Street
Jersey
York
Chairs Arrive For High School Gymnasium
A shipment of five hundred chairs arrived Friday at the high school and were carried upstairs to the gymnasium. Fifty more chairs, completing the order, have been shipped from the factory. The grand piano in the auditorium will be moved to the music room as a new upright piano is ordered for the main floor.
Beadles Family Sent Home For Funeral Leave
Telegram reports the Soldiers and Sailors Home chaplain and his wife will attend a funeral near Danville Indiana and not return until next week. Work coverage arranged. Coovert takes two weeks leave, Stutenberg detained by family sickness. Names on pass furlough and returns listed. readmission noted for Sylvester Snyder.
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Beadles
Danville
Inl
Thomas Coovert
General Kitchen
Frank Stutenberg
C. F. Kerr
John Brown
James Curley
Wiley L. Rose
Stillwell
Matilda J. Dotlam
Pass
Henry Gans
Thos. W. Scott
James Hannigan
Albert. Cusie
Margaret L. Lusk
Wm. T. Granger
Sylvester Snyder
Real Estate Transfers Between Tallcotts and Others
Real estate transfers include Samuel and Abbie Tallcott selling to William C. Tallcott for $5 part of Crooks and Fowler's add to Mendon. William C. Tallcott and Jennie S. Tallcott sell to Samuel Tallcott parts of Crooks and Fowler's add to Quincy. Steven G and Anna M Lawless sell to C J Patterson and Roda M Patterson part of Burton township for $8,800. Richard L Predmore and Etta Predmore sell to Blood Long for $1 and related value part of section 4 2s7w. Lavinia C Cottrell sells for $10,500 to Seward and William D Best part lot 2 block 6 Wheelock's add to Quincy.
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Samuel Tallcott
Abbie Tallcott
William C. Tallcott
Crooks & Fowler's
Mendon
Jennie S. Tallcott
Crooks and Fowler's
Quincy
Steven G
Anna M. Lawless
C. J. Patterson
Roda M. Patterson
Burton Township
Richard L. Predmore
Etta Predore
Blood Long
Lavinia C. Cottrell
Seward
William D. Best
Wheelock
Births A son born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Goederies Blessing
A son was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Joseph Goederies of 120 North Eighth Street in Blessing hospital.
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Joseph Goederies
North Eighth Street
Blessing Hospital
Ticket sale not to end before Monday continued
The committee led by Earl Nolan and Thomas Lenane extended baseball ticket sales to Monday to allow more workers to buy. Sales so far are strong and Quincy is expected to have league ball next year. Dealers Leo Lenane and George Moyer requested more tickets for their shops at Eighth and Adams and Twelfth and Broadway.
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Earl Nolan
Thomas Lenane
Quincy
Leo Lenane
Eighth and
Adams
George Moyer
Twelfth
Broadway
Much Live Stock Shipped By Ass'n
Adams county Shippers association reports 122 loads of live stock shipped from its branches a strong record. Most consignments went to National Stockyards East St Louis with some top markets reached. Hog and cattle prices in Adams county are reported satisfactory. The annual meeting is held at Musselman building this afternoon to select a 1920 board of directors and plan the year’s work.
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Adams County Shippers Association
C. C. Mast
East St. Louis
Adams County
Musselman
Quincy High Plays In Keokuk Today
The Quincy High School quintet will travel to Keokuk this afternoon to face the Keokuk five this evening. Keokuk is noted for a fast team, and local fans expect a strong game. Due to rough play in Mt. Sterling last Friday, Quincy had only three practice sessions this week but remains in good condition per Coach Rossie.
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Quincy High School
Keokuk
Mt. Sterling
Rossie
Deaths and Funerals of Miss Elizabeth Stephen
The funeral for Miss Elizabeth Stephen was held at the family home 418 South Twelfth Street. Rev. F. S. Eitelgeorge officiated, with burial in Woodland Cemetery. Casket bearers included Dr. H. F. Nauman, Dr. HI. CG. Mueller, Frank Miller, Theodore Koelsch, Philip Schlagenhauf, and John Ahern Jr. Stephen had lived in Chicago and left many friends in Quincy. Mr and Mrs William Schlagenhauf and Miss Marie Stephen accompanied the body to Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Stephen
South Twelfth Street
F. S. Eitelgeorge
Kentucky Street
Woodland Cemetery
H. F. Nauman
HI. CG. Mueller
Frank Miller
Theodore Koelsch
Philip Schlagenhauf
John Ahern
Stephen
Chicago
Adams County Citizen Louis Fessler Dies at Home
Louis Fessler a well known Adams county resident died at his home 1733 Oak Street shortly before midnight Thursday from heart trouble. Born in Baden Germany August 29 1843 he came to America as a child and settled in Adams county in 1859. He served in the Union Army with General Sherman’s forces and after the war married Elizabeth Heeb. He is survived by his wife nine children two sons seven daughters, three brothers and two sisters and 26 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday morning at the family home.
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Louis Fessler
Adams County
Oak Street
Baden
Germany
Mr. Fessler
America
New Orleans
Ellington Township
Shennan
Tenth Ningis Infantry
Fessler
Elizabeth Heeb
Joseph
Gilmer Township
Frank
William Hane
Kansas City
Lafayette Car
Theodeor H. VonderHaar Veteran Quincy Contractor Dies
Theodore H. VonderHaar a well known Quincy contractor and sidewalk builder died at 2 o'clock Friday morning at his home 1408 Elm street from heart disease He had been ill only a week Born in Westen Borden Germany May 27 1847 he was 72 Coming to Quincy in 1882 he worked in contracting and later sidewalk building He was a devout Catholic a member of St Aloysius Orphan society St Michael W C U and St Francis church Men’s society He is survived by his son Fred Vander Haar a sister Mrs Katherine Stratton and a brother Herman all of Quincy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore H. VonderHaar
Theo. H. VonderHaar
Quincy
Elm Street
Mr. VonderHaar
Westen Borden
Germany
Quincey
St. Aloysius Orphan Society
St. Michael Branch
Men's Society
St. Francis Church
Fred Vander Haar
City
Katherine Stratton
Herman
Death of Velma Reed at 21 in Goldthwaith Texas
Information received by Ralph H Reed of 1220 Elm street dis closing the death of his sister Miss Velma Reed in her Goldthwaith Texas home. She was 21 and formerly attended Gem City Business College. She is survived by her brother in this city and by her parents in Goldthwaith Texas.
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Ralph H. Reed
Elm Street
Velma Reed
Goldthwaith
Texas
Miss Reed
Gem City Business College
Tex
Sophomores Trick Junior, Retrieve Refreshments At School
Glenwood Thompson, John Luhrs and other 1922 Quincy high school freshmen staged a car lift during a reception. The sophomores tricked juniors by driving out, then back in with the refreshments hidden at a friend’s home. Principal Wellemeyer, Mr Boch, and two janitors supervised as the goods were carried inside.
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Glenwood Thompson
John Luhrs
Quincy High School
Richard Whitney
Maine Street
High School
Wellemeyer
Survey Of City Trees Planned By Quincy Rotary
A thorough survey of Quincy trees is planned by the Quincy Rotary club three member committee. Letters were mailed to other cities Friday asking about tree types and methods to prevent and check ravages of enemies. Chairman Leaton Irwin led a Thursday meeting to arrange a program and invite speakers who understand trees. The Rotarian committee includes Irwin, Heckenkamp Jr., Musselman, and Hillman.
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Quincy
D. L. Musselman
E. B. Hillman
Special Adviser Named for Cook County Board
Chicago papers report Hayden N. Bell, formerly assistant state's attorney, has been appointed as special adviser to Cook County Board at a salary of 6000 dollars yearly. Officials say the move is legal and does not conflict with higher court decisions.
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Adams County
Board of Supervisors
Chicago
Hayden N. Bell
Supreme Board Meeting Of Western Catholic Union
The W C U Supreme Board holds its regularly quarterly meeting Sunday afternoon in the supreme council offices. Routine business only will be transacted. Trustees coming from a distance include Walter J. Ruedinger of Belleville chairman Hernan H Ottens of St Louis trustee and Ed Darius secretary. P W Heckenkamp supreme president and William K Ott supreme secretary will attend.
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Supreme Trustees of the Western Catholic Union
Supreme Council
Walter J. Ruedinger
Belleville
Hernan H. Ottens
St. Louis
Ed Darius
P. W. Heckenkamp
William K. Ott
Camp Point Election Tests Consolidated School District
Camp Point voters held an afternoon election on establishing a Consolidated school district. The race pitted pro and anti sides, with the pro position expected to win. A merged district would combine surrounding areas into a single large campus, following Camp Point’s recent Community High School vote now under court challenge.
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Camp Point
Two Partition Suits Filed In Local Court
Two partition suits were filed in the Circuit Clerk office on Friday afternoon. Both suits are friendly for the sale of land and distribution among heirs. Louis L. Boyer sues Louisa Boyer et al over the John Bower estate. Ulysses G. Halsey sues Hannah W. Ross over the Harry G. Halsey estate.
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Erde W. Beatty
Louis L. Boyer
Louisa Boyer Et al
John Bower
Ulysses G. Halsey
Hannah W. Ross
Harry G. Halsey
Keokuk Marriage License Issued for Steiner Poling Pair
In Keokuk on Thursday a license to wed was issued to Frank Steiner and Miss Viola Poling both from Lorraine. Steiner is son of Edward Steiner and nephew of County Superintendent John M. Steiner. Clarence Finley, struck by a street car on North Fifth Street, was moved from Blessing Hospital to his home at 620 Cedar Friday. he is improved but suffers nervous shock.
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Keokuk
Frank Steiner
Viola Poling
Loraine
Mr. Steiner
Edward Steiner
John M. Steiner
Clarence Finley
North Fifth Street
Blessing Hospital
Cedar Street
Barleycorn Ends as Prohibition Enforces Industry Shut
Widespread removal of liquor signs and advertisements follows the Volstead act taking effect at midnight Friday. Bars and breweries remove the word bar or saloon from buildings as enforcement widens, while private stock and shipments move to private homes under government control. Chicago trains 200 agents to enforce the act across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana.
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Quincy
J. Barleycorn
Barleycorn
Chicago
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Shackelford Defends Self in Vermont Street Crash
G N Shackelford of the Vermont street garage says he should not be blamed for the wreck that injured J W Tenk and Mrs Iva Birchfield on Eighteenth and Spring. He cites fog and no lights on the buggy. the buggy was on the wrong side and he could not stop. Tenk, slightly hurt, says he was on the night side. Mrs Birchfield, a clerk at Tenk’s Seventh and Kentucky grocery, was thrown against the radiator, suffering shoulder pain and a nervous shock.
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G. N. Shackelford
Vermont Street
J. W. Tenk
Iva Birchfield
Eighteenth
Spring Street
Birchfield
Tenk
Seventh
Kentucky
School Objectors To Be Heard Today
Hearing of objectors to being included in the La Prairie Community High School district and petitions to be withdrawn from the district will be held today. The hearing will occur in La Prairie this afternoon before a board composed of County Superintendent John M. Steiner County Judge Fred G. Wolfe County Clerk W. J. Smith and Reporter James McNutt.
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la Prairie Community
la Prairie
John M. Steiner
Fred G. Wolfe
W. J. Smith
James McNutt
Bond set for executrix in Maury estate
Probate Court notes Sidney Anna Maury posted a $200 bond Friday as executrix of the Alfred I. Maury estate. Homer Johnson, Turner W. Padgett, and Willia K. Lierle were named six year trustees of the Harwood Cemetery association to succeed George Keifer and Merle Harwood, with Padgett succeeding himself.
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Sidney Anna Maury
Alfred I. Maury
Homer Johnson
Turner W. Padgett
Willia K. Lierle
Harwood Cemetery Association
George Keifer
Merle Harwood
Masonic Benevolent Association Still In Good Standing
Confusion over names led to a state reply confirming that Quincy Masonic Benevolent Association, incorporated July 20 1904 and listed among dissolved entities, remains in good standing as a nonprofit and not required to file annual reports.
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Quincy Masons Benevolent Association
Quincy Masonic Benevolent Association
Fred C. Neuman
Louis L. Emerson
Louis L. Emmerson
Social Center salvage sale seeks community house purchase
Many packages arrive for the Social Center salvage and rummage sale. The campaign gathers rags gar ments carpets metal and magazines to fund a community house for colored residents. A wagon is available by calling 19 to collect items. Proceeds will buy a building for societies organizations and individuals use.
Keene Township Backs Bridge Repair Then Releases Damages
Dispute over a county bridge on the Loraine Chapman road in Keene township ended in a courthouse meeting with Attorney John T Ingram and County Highway Superintendent L L Boyer. Rankin Smith had filed a writ of mandamus to restore the old bridge and address drainage from John Wessels land. Keene township agreed to replace the bridge and maintain ditches, with Smith releasing all damages claims.
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Keene Township
John T. Inghram
L. L. Boyer Friday
Court House
Rankin Smith
Mr. Smith
John Wessels
Dewey Eighth Graders Triumph In Low-Scoring Poplar City Game
Dewey eighth graders beat Madison 10 to 7 in a hard fought Dewey gym contest. Dewey players Moore Irwin Roberts Beer led the scoring while subs were Requet Weeks and Robinson. Madison starters Groves Burgdorff Nasser Gerdes Plant played with Gaus Tipton Limb as reserves.
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Dewey
Madison
Dewey Gymnasium
Moore
Irwin
Roberts
Beer
Requet
Weeks
Robinson
Groves
Burgdorff
Nasser
Gerdes
Plant
Gaus
Tipton
Limb
Salvation Army Seeks Bed Clothes and Furniture
Appeals by the Salvation Army urge donations of beds mattresses bed clothing and old furniture for poor city families. Donors should call the headquarters at 923 North Sixth Street and the items will be sent for by the Army.
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Salvation Army
North Sixth Street
Army
Rubber Duck Clark Freed From Workhouse After Fine
Maynard Clark known as the Rubber Duck was released from the workhouse Friday after serving time for vagrancy and a fine of 830 plus costs. He then visited a Vermont Street business man seeking funds to free Mrs Nan Kinder, but his abusive conduct led to his removal. The pair were found living together last Tuesday night on Vermont between Third and Fourth streets.
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Maynard Clark
Rubber Duck
Clark
Vermont Street
Nan Kinder
Overcoat theft at high school prompts police alert
Norman Goldberg of 1107 Kentucky street reported Friday that his grey overcoat, bought at a high price, was stolen from the high school building. Police will try to recover it and recall that last week Eugene Johnson’s coat was found on Harry Bartlett, alias Harry Hoffman.
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Norman Goldberg
Kentucky Street
Eugene Johnson
Harry Bartlett
Alais
Harry Hoffman
Printing Trades Council Election Names Officers for 1920
At the Allied Printing Trades Council annual meeting in the Labor temple Thursday evening officers for 1920 were elected. Charles Blase was chosen president Ed Wolfe vice president and Otto Linz secretary treasurer John Adams and Frank Weber were appointed members of the executive board.
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Allied Printing Trades Council
Labor Temple
Charles Blase
Ed Wolfe
Otto Linz
John Adams
Frank Weber
Cold Wave Alert Prompts Coal Stock Up
Weather bureau may proclaim a cold wave soon. Citizens urged to prepare and order coal now. Contact John L. Pipe at telephone 3400 for supplies.
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Weather Bureau
John L
Wanted a carrier boy for east end route
Help wanted notification inviting applicants for a carrier boy position with a good east end route, instructions to apply at the Whig office.
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Whig
Buttermilk Drying Plant Planned in Quincy Growth
The Creamery Dry Products Co of Quincy announces a new buttermilk powder plant on Fourth and Vermont within 30 days. R. R. For gan leads the venture with Cleveland headquarters and Chicago branch offices. The facility will contract with local creameries for up to 500,000 gallons of buttermilk annually, using efficient drying to produce powder for bakeries and other food makers.
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Quincy
Milwaukee
Creamery Dry Products Co
Chicago
Cleveland
Fourth
Vermont Street
R. R. Forgan
City National Bank of Chicago
Creamery Dry Products Company
Davis-Cleaver
Davis-Cleaver Co
Whig
F.G. Maloney
Mr. Forgan
Porgian
The
Products Company
Mareger Maloney
Forgan
Maloney
Salt Shortage Mirrors Sugar Panic Among Dealers
Salt, rivaling sugar in scarcity, has grown aloof amid unprecedented demand. Dealers report tight supplies and two wholesale carloads selling quickly last week, with prices rising over the past month. High labor costs and refinery troubles, especially in Kansas during the coal strike, hinder salt production and fuel fears reduce output.
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Kansas
Local Weather Report With Temperature Range
A fragmented weather note reports local temperatures, river stage at midnight, and overnight conditions. The legible items mention the river stage and night forecast, with partial readings for yesterday and current day.
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Syserv Ene
Ake Martin
Jakey
H. S. Gymnasium
Quincy High
Cook Co
W. C. U. Supreme Board
Shackelford
Probate Court
Rubber Duck” Clark
H. S
Printing Trades Council
Mindis
Missouri
West Portion
Towa
Castenisawen
Ted Yestere
Louis Fesster
St. Francis Cainaug
Calvary Cemetery
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