Irwin Memorial Gift To Help European War Children
Turner High School juniors voted to redirect their annual float fund to aid European children suffering from war. The Irwin family ties and Virginia Irwin inspired the plan, with barrels of apples and local support preceding the decision to memorialize Virginia by funding relief for homeless and hungry youngsters in the war zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Ethel
Wartred Irwin
Leaton Irwin
Trigh
Irwin
Virginia
Zens South
Turner High School
Virginia Irwin
Claire Indicted for Murder by Grand Jury
Grand jury returned papers no bill for Charles Harding in Townsend death. Claire was indicted for the murder of James Dennison, a Burlington freight clerk stabbed and beaten near Maple Street. Jobe’s statutory charge was dismissed. Stier pleaded guilty to defrauding Quincey Gas, Electric and Heating. Probation request given. Parolees Annie May, Harry Asnton, and W J Petchart released as probation terms expired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harding
Thomas Townsend
Townsend
Thomas Fe? Claire
James Dennison
Burlington
Dennison
Burlington Stat O
Roma
Maple Street
Claire
Merle Jobe
Agnes Brown
Akers
Faday
George Stiier
Quincey Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Annie May
Harry Asnton
W. J. Petchart
Hearing on Claims Against Aldo Summer
Judge Lyman McCain presided over a circuit court hearing on Matilda Sommer's claim of about 20,000 against the estate of her husband Aldo Sommer. Attorneys John Wall and Judge Carl Egder argued for Mrs Sommer and other heirs, contending the money was a debt against the estate. the court noted 6,439 and continued the matter for further evidence and a ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman McCain
Matilda Scammer
Aidemer
Teape
Ray Stepher
John Wall
Carl Egder
Somer
Sommer Clomes
Frais
Abde Sonmer
Officer Seizes Gas Theft Suspect In Hardware Case
William Rodhe, recently jailed for stealing from the Tenk hardware company, is to be returned to the institution today. A gas can was found in the possession of Harry Leper, who said he bought it from Redde, a former employee at the Yonk store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rodhe
Roral
Roadhe
Tenk Hardware Company
Harry Leper
Redde
Probate notes in county court reveal will of Frederick Sturhals
The will allocates estate to widow Tiannah Sturhahn and to wife Anna Kopsicker use of a 170 acre tract in Columbus township for one year with $620 to be deducted for the children. Frederick Kopsicker receives $100. one third of the estate goes to Mrs. Kopsicker while two thirds are divided among August Charles Ludwig Edward Louise Roppel Dina Baker and Anna Kopsieker. Includes urged health ad for kidney pills attributed to Mrs. T. J. Bucknell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Sturhals
Tiannah Sturhahn
August Kopsicker
Pri- Gay
Anna Kopsicker
Columbus Township
Frederick Kopsicker
August
Charles
Ludwig
Edward
Louise Roppél
Dina Baker
Anna Kopsieker
Trapshooters 10 Hold Mass Meeting at South Side Club
Trap shooting committee invites members and nonmembers to a lab house meeting next Thursday evening to discuss trap shooting matters. The next trap shoot is set for January 28. Messages from Everitt Warpener of Baltimore wish the club success and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Lab House
Everitt Warpener
Baltimore
Tormer
South Side
Clil
Orpaniany
Ple
Central States
Dssectrion
Minier Misty
Pleasumng
Firemen Pension Board Refuses Back Pensions
Members of the Firemen's Pension board of trustees Friday refused to allow back pensions for George Schlag Joseph Guth and Mrs Willian o T fade The pensioners will be paid from December 1 The action was taken in a Friday meeting If paid it would have drawn about 7000 from the fund It is believed counsel for the pensioners was preparing suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Pension Board of Trustees
George Schlag
Joseph Guth
Willian O T
Press Association Meeting in Galesburg Sees Elections
Thirty members of the Military Tract Press Association met in Galesburg with a visiting editors lunch and an early session to attend a theater show. Fred Blazer of the Aledo Times Record was elected president, George Flint of the Yates City Banner vice president, and L Tamp ton of Macomb secretary treasurer. The next mid summer meeting will be in Macomb. Topics included subscriptions, advertising, and print paper costs. Rov K Adair of the Loraine Times spoke on the role of the school room in the sanctum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Tract Press Association
Galesburg Club
Galesburg
Samcheon
Orpheum
Fred Blazer
The
Aledo Times Record
George Flint
Yates City Banner
L. Tampton
Macomb
Rov K Adair
Loraine Times
Firemen Honored With Cigars for Prompt Response
Quincy firm gifts cigars to firemen at Front and Jefferson after a quick response to a blaze. Mrs Rosetta Ellis also awards cigars to Nos 1 2 and 7 stations for saving 406 Oak street from total destruction. Somerville Brother Joins Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain as general superintendent after previously serving as superintendent of transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasn
Quincy Stove & Mfg. Co
Jefferson Streets
Qustiv
Gem City
Rosetta Ellis
Oak Street
Somerville
Carrie Somerville
J. A. Somerville
William Somerville
Iincixs State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
Missouri Pacific
Iron Mountain
Two Named as Wheeler Estate Executors
Herbert Fry and J A Connery were granted letters of administration for Eliam Wheeler estate in county court Friday afternoon. Judge McCarl set the bond at 140000, twice the estate value. Assets include rugs valued at 20000. will names Rudolph Tenk and Duke Schroer as executors, but Schroer and Tenk declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Fry
J. A. Connery
Eliam Wheeler
Quincy Journal
McCarl
Hiram Wheeler
Rudolph Tenk
Duke &Ehroer
Herbert Pry
Schroer
Tenk
Hannibal Fans Push Local Ball Park Plan
Hannibal visitors urge city support for a 1917 baseball season and a park within walking distance. The former Cruikshank lumber yard is eyed for a ballpark with construction to begin when weather permits. Riedel plans a park if locals show demand. Cawthorne of Gary attends the ball banquet while considering the general secretary post. Hanna vacancy discussed. Also noted, Oscar Rathwain recovers from a minor hospital operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrow
Hannibal
Cruikshank
Riedel
Merrow
Pia Ag Tocn
George B. Cawthorne
Gary
Ind
Quincy
Y. Weot
Cawthorne
Hanna
Quincy's Notices and Personal Briefs On Saturday
O A Parmenter heads to Brim field Indiana then Chicago on business returning Tuesday. Free Victrola concert today at Duker's 2 30 to 5 p m. Messrs McNally Moka Goertz numerous local visits and hospital cases. Doerr Dept Store sale prices on waists caps shirts coats and hosiery. Various residents ill recovering from operations and illnesses with several hospital transfers and visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doerr
S. O
Heidbreder and Barel Drug Store
World
Snyder
Tony Roehl
Overland
St. Joseph
Quincy
Spring Street
Stave
J. Souers
St. Louis
Goodrich Tire Company
Clough-Reihn
Doerr Dept
W. M. Wood
L. and N. Railroad
CG. A. Weeks
Pere Maronette
Frank Wood
Pierson
Association
Wood
Doors Dept
Howard Fruhe
Whig
Fruhe
Henry Kiermanun
State Street
Impurity danger urged to keep blood pure
In a dated health ad the author warns that impurities in the blood weaken circulation and harm organs. It stresses staying in top condition, avoiding illness, and notes the serum remedy SS, SBS, sold by Swift Specific Co of Atlanta, Ga, with requests for booklets and free medical advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Swift Laboratary
Athuta, Ga—Ady
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Arwin
Aldo Summer
Rodhe
Pontiac
Mra. T. J. Bucknell
Wardy
Neb
Afilles & Arthur Drug Co
South Siders
E. W. Grove
Press Association
Quincy Stove Co
Wheeler
Oscar Rathwain
South Seventh Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Miles McNally
Bank of Ewing of Fowing
Quincey
Charles Seifert
S00
Chicago
A. J. Kurz
Lincoln
Bertha Stelmer
Blessing Hospital
Ruth Harrison
Elizabeth Endres
W. D. Endres
E. J. Parker
Boston
Benedict
Prudden
Fritz Moka
Bevier
St. Mary’s Hospital
Moka
William Patterson
Timewell
G. R. Howard
Stillwell
Sanders
Rockport
Samuel Meyer
St. Mary Hospital
Walter Scott
Mendon
Lyman Greenman
Otis Arnold
Illinois
Carlton
Grand Lodge
V. C. Austin
California
E. Crawford
Broadway
Austins
Sunny Vale
Cal
H. S. Hicks
J. B. Hicks
Jasper Corbin
Canton
Tie
Charley Wagg
Aldo Summer Drug Company
M. Clark
North Pourth Street
First Christian Church
Christian Church
Amas Banking Club
I Totel
Dat
Christmas Banking Club
X Club
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