Vine street paving debated by Quincy residents
At a public hearing in Quincy O'Brien announced a board meeting to decide paving material from Third to Twenty-fourth streets. Opponents argued the burden on property owners, favoring macadam with curb and gutters and extending paving to Second Street, while many east of Twelfth Street supported paving Vine Street this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wocél Imiprovem
A. C. Hlelake
B. H. Daly
Third Street
Second
Heltake
Tenth Street
O'Brien
Board of Local Improvements
Vine Street
Quincy
Twentieth
A. J. Brockschmidt
Twenty-fourth Street
J. W. Bitter
State Street
Twentieth Street
John Boeing
Tenth
Twelfth Street
Second Street
Four Divorce Decrees Signed In Court
Four divorce decrees were signed by Judge Albert Akers in the circuit court Tuesday. Decrees were granted Nellie R. Thompson in her suit against John Thompson, Ollie Hutton vs Susan Hutton, Otto G. Stickney vs Lucille Stickney, Jennig May Hampton vs Franklin, and Harhpiteis rs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Akers
Nellie R. Thompson
John Thompson
Ollie Hutton
Susan Hutton
Otto G. Stickney
Lucille Stickney
Jennig May Hampton
Franklin
Harhpiteis
Chicago Robbers Target Evening, Not Daytime Safe
A short notice notes that robbers in Chicago prefer night hours, while daytime thefts are deemed disgraceful past. Citizens are urged to beware evening vulnerabilities and to remain vigilant against criminal activity after dark.
Quincy men noted in death notices and business switch
The notices recount John Giesing, longtime Quincy resident later in the battery service business who died while away for health. wife and child survive with body to be brought back to Quincy. Jeff Porter, a retired farmer, died in a rooming house in Quincy and was taken to Monticello, with prior ties to Palmyra and Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jef. Porter
Jeff. Porter
Elizabeth Price
Hampshire Street
Monticello
Quincy
Porter
Palmyra
Death of ex Quincy resident Phillip Hoehne in Chicago
Phillip Hoehne a former Quincy resident died at his Chicago home Monday night after illness. He was 75 and spent most of his life in Quincy as a harness maker at W. H. Konantz store before moving to Chicago 17 years ago. Survived by widow and four children Fred Hoehne of Quincy and three daughters in Chicago. Body to be brought to Quincy for funeral and burial services. He belonged to Luther Memorial church during his Quincy years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth
Hampshire Street
Columbia“battéry Service
Giesing
Quincy
Albuqurque
Phillip Hoehne
Chicago
Fred Hoehne
Vermont Street
Mr. Hoehne
W. H. Konantz
Funeral services for Theodore Von derHaar
Funeral services for Theodore Von derHaar were held from the family residence at 1408 Elm street Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and from St. Francis church at 9 o'clock. Intern ment was in Calvary cemetery, Rev. Father Optatus officiated and the casket bearers were William Midden dorf, John Grave, Theodore Futterer, Henry Schuering, Henry Blickhan and Theodore Kemner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore VonderHaar
Elm Street
St. Francis Church
Calvary Cemetery
Father Optatus
William Middendorf
John Grave
Theodore Futterer
Henry Schuering
Henry Blickhan
Theodore Kemner
Chickens sold by Little claimed his own was not theirs
Harry Little admits selling 13 chickens to R J Connery meat market for 13.78 dollars, but Mrs. John Monckton asserts all birds came from her Chestnut Street yard and were taken without consent. Deputy Sheriff Henry Reinold arrested Little, who remains jailed awaiting Saturday court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Little
R. J. Connery
John Monckton
Monckton
Chestnut Street
Connery
Henry Reinold
Mr. Little
City's Sugar Order Ridiculed by City Officials and Jobbers
Mayor O'Brien and the finance committee report no acknowledgement from the refinery about a two car load sugar order. Wholesale grocers doubt refinery supply before steady wholesale customers, while jobbers treat the city's chances as a joke as they await actual stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
Finance Committee
Marriage Licenses Reported From Multiple Counties
The list includes Guy Francis Whitson 21 and Myrtle V Haley 19 of Loraine, Lorenzo D Haistings 49 of Mendon and Rellie Huggans 50 of Quincy, Glenn Heller 25 of Norcatur Kan and Lora M Hunsaker 18 of Quincy, Russell A Aschenbrenner 24 of Quincy and Mildred Bosse 21 of Quincy, Lawrence E Davis over 21 of Mendon, Mrs Anna E Hughes over 18 of Mendon, Otha B Loggion 23 of Benjamin Mo and Minnie C Murphy 22 of Alexandria Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Francis Whitson
Sterling
Myrtle V. Haley
Loraine
Lorenzo D. Haistings
Mendon
Rellie Huggans
Quincy
Glenn Heller
Norcatur
Kan
Lora. M. Hunsaker
Russell A. Aschenbrenner
Mildred Bosse
Lawrence E. Davis
Anna E. Hughes
Menon
Otha B. Logg Ion
Benjamin
Minnie C. Murphy
Alexandria
Wanted A Carrier Boy for East End Route
Help wanted for a carrier boy position with a good east end route. Apply at the Whig office for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Census drive urges quick self-enumeration and help
William Schaefer the census supervisor asks residents to report missed households new babies or people away from home. The Chamber of Commerce has offered help and will mail blanks for self enumeration. Call 1289 to ensure proper placement before reports go to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schaefer
Chamber of.Commerce
Boy's Case Taken To The Grand Jury
A boy under 18 and employed as a janitor at the Majestic building has been charged with forging a $30 check drawn on Mercantile Bank. He was arraigned in police court and held to the circuit court where the case will be acted on by the grand jury now in session. The forged signature belonged to J. Sibbing, an employee in the Majestic building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mueller
Wtacey
Mercantile Bank
Majestic
J. Sibbing
Community Singing Held at Gardner's
Prof Henry Morrison spent Monday and Tuesday in Quincy as community singing instructor under Community Service. He led 125 men at Gardner Governor Company at noon Tuesday then guided the Master Plumbers convention in the afternoon. Morrison also led a community sing at Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morrison
Quincy
Community Service
Chicago
Auto Trades Assn To Meet This Evening
A meeting of the Quincy Automobile Trades Association is called for this evening at the Chamber of Commerce. Plans for enlarging the show will be discussed and final arrangements made including the distribution of display space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Automobile Trades Association
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy Pulse Railway Clerks Install Officers
The Railway Clerks local installed their officers for the year in a Tuesday night meeting at the Labor Temple. The national agreement between the director general of railroads and the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks was read at the gathering. Boyd Space of Pioneer Creamery was fined five dollars and costs in police court for blocking traffic on Hampshire near Sixth street, paid after arrest by Detective Tim Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks
Labor Temple
Walker D. Higes
The
Boyd Space
Pioneer Creamery Company
Hampshire
Sixth Street
Tim Ford
Abandonment arrest for Charles Reilly in Quincy
Humane Officer John Coens arrested Charles Reilly Tuesday morning on the charge of wife and child abandonment. Reilly posted a $200 bond to appear in court. Naturalization hearings to be held in circuit court today at 9 o clock with an examiner from Chicago attending to conduct cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reilly
Humane
John Coens
Circuit Court
Chicago
Quincy
Fourth Street Paving Assessment Roll to be Reviewed
A jury for Fourth Street paving district will be selected this morning in circuit court to review the assessment roll. Earlier, the Third Street district assessment was approved by a jury after objectors reached a compromise with the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Third Street
Trustees Certified for Mendow Lodge 877 Election
Certification filed with County Recorder James Buffington confirms the election of trustees for Mendow Lodge No. 877, O. O. F. The named trustees are Charles French, J. W. Ballew, O. Strickler and Rolla Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Buffington
Charles French
J. W. Ballew
O. Strickler
Rolla Henderson
Case Is Up Monday In Bastardy Charge
William Way ne arrested on bastardy charge filed by Mrs. Lelia Patton. The case was continued until Monday before Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney at 2 o clock. Wayne has been released on bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wayne
Lelia Patton
Justice of the Peace
E. J. Bonney
Alterey Wayne
Probate report shows distributive shares in Garrelts estate
In probate court Henry Garrelts as administrator filed a final report showing receipts of 1583.30. Tina Garretta received 337 and Clara Anna Henry Lane and George each received 168. Cora Meyer provided a 9000 bond as conservator for George Fred Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Garrelts
Mary Garrelts
Tina Garretta
Clara
Anna
Henry
Lane
George
Cora. Meyer
George Fred Meyer
Quincy Man Named Head Of Tailoring Demonstrations
A list of six Quincy men is among those prepared by Merchant Designers for the national tailoring convention in Cincinnati February 3 to 6. Notables include J Ham Lewis, Nicholas Longworth, Charley Chaplin, and Mayor Davis of Cleveland. Stanbury of Quincy is named chairman of the Practical Work committee and will run demonstrations and a model tailoring shop shipped from Cleveland. He will also deliver several addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ey ‘Dre
O. F.shulian
Charles L. J
Paul. S. Cobby
A. H.rank -Dick, Jr
John
Vention
Cincinnati
Ti “Ohtoy
Wincy
Zien
United States
Tools Were Not His Take Them With Him
Taylor of Mr Sterling was arrested in Quincy by Sheriff Jim Simmons on a charge of larceny. Tools valued at 500 dollars, bought with his brother in law Charles Leonard's money, were taken when he left Mt Sterling after selling his garage. Taylor says he intended to return and settle up, while officials say he fled with the tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Taylor
Mr. Sterling
Quincy
Shentteriff
Jim Simmons
Taylor
Shaft
C. W. Cory
Bernard Briggs
Charles Leonard
Mt. Sterling
Jacksonville
Cory
Lumber Men Close Session On Trade Topics
Western Illinois lumber dealers club wrapped up a Tuesday night session at the Hotel Quincy with a banquet and praise for hospitality and results. About 100 members attended as talks covered trade conditions and association work. Col. C. D. Center spoke on commerce and humor, with entertainment by the Peerless Quartet and Hotel orchestra. The annual meeting is planned for April in Dalesburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Illinois Retail Lumber Dealers Club
Quincy
Dalesburg
Ray Rindlliff
Galesbury
Hotel Newcomb
Ray Hinchliff
F. G. Harwood
Bloomington
C. W. Angel
Hamilton
Wilbur le Roy
Col. C. D. Center
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph Cannon
National Plumbers Organization
National Association
National Organization
Eagle's Hall
Ralph, Snyder
Rose Hade
Miss Meyers
Peerless
Association
George Schmitt to Represent Carmen on Arbitration Panel
George N. Schmitt of Quincy, secretary of the Trades & Labor assembly, was chosen by the Street Car Men's union to represent workers on an arbitration commission settling wage disputes with the street car company. Fred R. Fisher, Joliet general superintendent for the McKinley system, will represent the company. A third member will be selected soon, with Quincy favored as the meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Schmitt
Quincy
Trades & Labor Assembly
Arbitration Commission
Fred R. Fisher
Joliet
Chicago
Ottawa
Peoria
H. E. Chubbuck
Compass method with sun and watch hands
To use the watch as a compass, align the hour hand toward the sun. The south direction lies midway between the hour hand and the XII mark on the dial, depending on the current time.
Shoe costs unlikely to rise, says shoe convention
John E. Danahey reports from the National Shoe Retailers' association meeting in Boston that the cost of shoes is not expected to increase. With 5400 delegates, discussions covered hide and leather markets and future pricing, predicting no higher prices this spring or next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
John E. Danahey
Miller- Helthake Shoe Company
National
Shoe Retailers’ Association
Boston
Mass
Danahey
Ilinois
Two Men Caught Here For Stealing a Wheat Load in Mo
Two men from near Taylor Missouri, True a Negro and Walter Harrison a white man, were arrested by Chief of Police Tom Ryan and detectives on charges of stealing a load of wheat from farmer Fred Isenberg. The wheat was driven to Quincy in a mule wagon with about 156 dollars obtained from a local elevator. Officers recovered most of the money. the suspects were later returned to Missouri by Sheriff Mefford and a deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood
Walter Harrison
Taylor
Tom Ryan
Fred Isenberg
Quincy
Ryan
Missouri
Mefford
Reid Truck Crashes Into Standing Car
Rodney Carpenter drove a Reid delivery truck west on Maine Street near Eighteenth Street and collided with a Parker car parked with lights on. The truck flipped, Parker’s car was pushed several feet, tail light torn, fender bent, while Carpenter suffered only a hand cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reib
Frederic Parker
Rodney Carpenter
Parker
Carpenter
Maine Street
Eighteenth Street
Reid
Mr. Carpenter
Ben Hur Tribe installation at Quincy Court No 20
Quincy Court No 20 of the Tribe of Ben Hur installed their officers for the new year at a meeting held Monday night. Officers named include H. J. Thies chief, E. A. Welch judge, Mrs. Clara Welch teacher, Prof. N. J. Hinton scribe, Lois Hinton keeper of tribute, Clyde Wittenmeyer captain, Mrs. C. W. Wittenmeyer aide, Otto Lindenbauer keeper of inner gate, A. L. Weed keeper of outer gate, with H. D. Condron past chief acting as installing officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Court No. 20
Tribe of Ben Hur
H. J. Thies
E. A. Welch
Clara Welch
N. J.hinton
Lois Hinton
Clyde Wittenmeyer
C. W. Wittenmeyer
Otto Lindenbauer
Inner Gate
A. L. Weed
Outer Gate
H. D. Condron
Levee District Bond Approval Reported by Attorneys
Wood and Oakley bonding attorneys of Chicago approved the proceedings for spreading the seventh assessment in the Indian Grove Levee and Drainage district. An order to issue bonds is expected around February 1 after the jury reviews the assessment and the roll is certified to the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Grove Levee & Drainage
Wood & Oakley
Chicago
Grand jury in Adams County deliberations under way
No report has been made by the Adams County grand jury after two days in session. Sworn in Monday morning they began deliberations and continued work all day Tuesday. It is likely they will report findings to the court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams‘ County Grand Jury
Real Estate Transfers Across Several Townships
Charles Shupe and Belle Shupe sell to commissioners of highways in Lima township part see 13 Mendon township for 1000 and other valuable consideration. Ernest and Emma Hawke sell to George T. Hartman lot 1 Smith Key subdivision east 1 when block 9 Willard Keyes add Quincy for 10. John Kramer and wife sell to Charles W. Lantis for 1600 lots 2 and 3 and east 14 lot 4 block 8 village of Coats ure. Joseph Amen sells to Howard Turner part of section 27 4500 Concord township. Nancy Hartsaker sells to Howard Pullman for 10 lots 1 2 3 4 7 and block 1 village of Newton. William A. Heaton and Dora B. Heaton sell to Noah E. Carter and Sue Carter for 950 lot 1 and part lot 2 block 18 town of Fowler. Henry and Henrietta Ording sell for 4600 to Mrs Florence L Bennett part lot 1 block 2 Prospect Place Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shupe
Belle Shupe
Lima Township
Mendon Township
Ernest and
Emma Hawke
Geore T. Hartman
Smith & Keyes
Williard Keyes
Quincy
John Kramer
Charles W. Lantis
Coatsure
Joseph Amen
Howard Turner
Concord
Nancy Hartsaker
Howard Pullman
Newton
William A. Heaton
Dora B. Heaton
Noah E. Carter
Sue Carter
Fowler
Demurrer Upheld in Camp Point School Writ Case
Proceedings against Camp Point Community High School district in Adams County circuit court were halted as a demurrer to the writ of certiorari was sustained. County Supt. John Steiner, via attorney Walter Bennett, challenged the writ, while petitioners’ attorney George Govert argued no notice was required. The judge granted leave to amend the petition and a hearing date was to be set by Judge Harry Higbee of Pittsfield in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point
Adams County
John Steiner
Walter Bennett
Albert Akers
Wrt
Steiner
Bennett
George Govert
Govert
Harry Higbee
Pittsfield
Rotary Plans Set as Standard for Boy Survey Work
Quincy Rotary Club endorsed the boy survey plan and prepared by a committee for adoption as an international standard. District Governor James Craig praised the plan in a weekly luncheon, noting the club’s strong December attendance. Will Fifer urged attendance at the Springfield Inter-City meeting with delegates from Hannibal and Macomb traveling by special train if feasible. The meeting also discussed by-laws, and Prof. James M. White spoke on Urbana university needs and finances, noting 2000 more students than capacity. Visitors included T. E. Whatchurch, W. C. Riggins, J. Everett Hall, Chet Bramwell, Ed Ryan, Will Carson, and Frank Neylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Springfield
James M.white
University of Illinois
State Master Plumbers Association
White
Urbana
Prof. White
T. E. Whatchurch
Cicero
Ilinois
W. C. Riggins
American District Telegraph Company
St. Louis
J. Everett Hall
Erie
Chet Bramwell
Illinois Master Plumbers Association
Champaign
Ed Ryan
Will Carson
Danville
Frank Neylor
Macomb
Koetters Elected President of Quincy WCU District
Election of officers for the Quincy district of the Illinois Catholic Union elected Frank Koetters president J N Tibesar vice president Frank Wensing financial secretary Anton Winking recording secretary and Miss Anna Gerber treasurer The annual convention will be in Quincy May 16 17 and 18 with sessions planned at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Catholic Union of Illinois
Frank Koetters
J. N. Tibesar
Frank Wensing
Anton Winking
Anna Gerber
The
Illinois Catholic Union
Inheritance Tax Taken From Seymour Estate in Payson
An $38,482.88 inheritance tax from the Lyman Seymour estate, largest paid into the county treasurer in over a year, was turned over to Treasurer Jasper on Tuesday. The deceased, Frank Seymour, died in Payson a few months ago. State Savings Loan and Trust Co. acted as executors, with Attorney Paul Weisenhorn named appraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jasper
Jasper
Lyman Seymour
Seymour
Payson
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
Paul Weisenhorn
Prohibition talk at Temperance league meeting
At a Temperance league gathering Dr. McCarty of Vermont Street Methodist Church gave a clear address on the causes of liquor prohibition. The old guard enjoyed his talk, while other notes list attenders, returns from pass and furloughs, and transfers among Soldiers' and Sailors' Home personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Temperance League
McCarty
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Capt
Andrew
Margaret Smith
Carlinville
Pass
C. F. Koeningsberg
T. P. Ricker
Aug. H. Kauffman
Martin Culler
Geo. W. Mer
Frederick Sommers
Emma Stokes
D. B. Sanford
Dennis Long
Hospital
Plumbers Meet at Quincy Convention with Stockdale Talks
Master Plumbers of Illinois hold largest convention in state history at Eagle's Hall Quincy with Frank Stockdale addressing business topics, plus committee reports, ball, shopping tour, card party, and ice skating. William J. Wooley assists. Rev F A McCarty opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Associaton
Eagle's Hall
Frank Stockdale
Stockdale
William J. Wooley
Trade Extension Bureau
Membrs
Quincy
Knights of Columbus
Major M. A. Kelly to Be Irish Speaker
Major M. A. Kelly of the 69th New York National Guard has been secured to address the Friends of Freedom for Ireland lecture next Friday night at the Knights of Columbus hall. A possible appearance by Rev. Maurice F. Murphy of the Protestant Friends of Ireland is also reported as the group aims for a large Quincy audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Kelly
New York National Guards
Friends of Freedom For Ireland
Knights of Columbus
Maj. Kelly
Quincy
Committee For Irish Freedom
Maurice F. Murphy
Friends of Ireland
Murphy
Gas meter explosion burns Townsend resident
Painful burns were received by Mrs. William Hollenstein er of the Townsend apartments when an instant heater exploded as she bent over it with a match to inspect a stove that had not been working well. The injury was not believed to be serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hollensteiner
Townsend
Weather forecast for Missouri and nearby regions
Weather forecast notes mixed readings with fair and colder conditions. Missouri to have fair Wednesday with colder east and south areas and unsettled western portions by Thursday. Continuous cold trend expected with increasing cloudiness and potential unsettled conditions in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Local Temparaduren Seper A Day Ranged As
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Also Mentioned on This Page
Gardner’s
Auto Trades Ass’n
George Schmitt
Carmen
BEN Hur Tribe
Camp Point School
Quincy Rotary
Koetters
F. A. McCarty
D. L. Sullivan
Quincy Plumber’s Association
Phil J. O'Brien
C. D. Browning
State Association
J. M. White
University of Ilinois
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