City council meets to save coal as council offices dim
Aldermen meet in police court room to discuss coal conservation and city actions. Mayor Thompson explains municipal buildings exempt. steam in council chamber turned off. Reports show water commission net $24,537 for the months ending December 21. proposed $25 city contribution to entertain delegates for road meetings and attorney gathering. Dog tax abolished by motion to align with state law. Council appoints judges for precincts and plans to sell soldier benefit mileage books. Walton Heights service under review as Oney Street Railway faces coal shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Gorge Oliver
Condin
Oliver
Fourteenth
Sixteenth
Sey
Kentucky
Kalderman
Vaudevilis
Quincy
Adamsnty
Fred Fuhrman
Red Ward
A. Grindemann
Ard
Adam Helfrich
Tenth
Ouney Street
Orde
Walton
Freight Crash Delays Burlington Traffic at Clarence
A Burlington freight collision near Clarence Missouri halted traffic for hours. Two trains collided when one stalled and backed into the other after leaving a switch. No injuries were reported. Train No 4 into Guiney was delayed six hours, with a makeup train scheduled for 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Burlington
Uiney
Ice Harvest Breaks Records on Quincy Bay
Ice famine disappears as upper and lower bay cutting surges. Thousands of tons of ice are harvested weekly while local companies secure nearly all needed supply. About fifty workers, with more possible, help fill the Burlington railroad ice house as thickness runs fifteen to eighteen inches and sawdust beds hold a winter record.
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Burlington Railroad
Hutmacher Company
Deaths and Funerals Frank W Otte and Elizabeth Starman
Frank W. Otte died Monday at 1 30 pm at 1804 Chestnut street after a three year illness from heart trouble. He was born December 20 1854 in Germany and was 63. He came to Quincy forty six years ago, was a blacksmith, and leaves a wife five sons William George Carl Oscar Edgar all of Quincy, six daughters Mamie Clara Ontega Weilel Baker plus Mrs. A Werneth Mrs Henry Koneses Mrs P Epping, two brothers Hugh of Colorado Henry of Quincy, three sisters Mrs A Werneth Mrs Henry Koneses Mrs P Epping, and seven grandchildren. He belonged to St Francis church and North Star camp Modern Woodman. Elizabeth Starman, a longtime Adams county resident, died Monday at 8 40 am at her daughter Mrs Jacob Georges home 621 North Twenty second street from senility. She was born October 6 18? and was 85. She came to Adams county at age 15 and lived in Quincy for 25 years. Her husband Henry Starman died 25 years ago. She was a member of St Francis church. She leaves eight sons Joseph William of Paloma Henry of Burton Bernard of Ursa George Frank of Quincy Charles of Guernsey two daughters Mrs Frances Limb Stuartsville Mo and Mrs Jacob Georges Quincy one brother Frank Lufen and three sisters Mrs Herman Stratman Mrs Fred Specht Mrs William Wells, 29 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
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Frank W. Otte
Chestnut Street
Germany
Quincy
William
George
Carl
Oscar
Edgar
Charles Weilel
Fred Baker
Misszs
Mamie
Clara
Ontega
Quincey
Hugh
Colorado
Henry Otte
A. Werneth
Henry Koneses
P. Epping
Fort Smith
Ark
Ife
St. Francis Church
North Star Camp
Modern Woodman
America
Elizabeth Starman
Adams County
Jacob Georges
North Twenty
Second Street
Iszu
Henry
Fred Specht
This City
William Wells
Port Madison
George Medley Dies at 80 in St Vincents Home
George Medley of Memphis Missouri died Sunday evening at six o clock in St Vincents Home where he had resided since October He was born in Big Springs Kentucky September 1837 and was 80 years old He was a retired farmer and his wife died more than a year ago He leaves three daughters Mary Mrs Beardkust of Memphis Missouri Mrs Sadie Faucett of Thith Columbia two sons Fo A Medley of Hamilton Missouri and Dr J W Medley of Cooperstown Kentucky one sister Mrs Edna Morgan also of St Vincents Professor The remains were removed to DA Wheelers undertaking parlors and later sent to Memphis Missouri for burial
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George Medley
Memphis
St. Vincents
Big Springs
Mary
Beardkust
Sadie Faucett
Hiith Columbia
Med
Henry Pultz Dies After Heart Attack On Farm Near LaGrange
Henry Pultz, aged 58, died Friday of heart disease on a farm near LaGrange Missouri where he had worked for years. Born in Cleveland, he had lived in Quincy for twenty years. Survived by his father Virgil Pultz of the Soldiers Home and sister Mrs. Frank Goodwin of Quincy. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from Mrs. Goodwin’s home with Rev. W. J. Shank officiating. Burial in Greenmount Cemetery. Bearers listed: Oscar Smith, Harry Bedwell, Howard Boots, Joe Fisher, A. F. P. Thompson, Frank Lammers.
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Henry Pultz
Henry Pulte
LaGrange
Cleveland
Quincey
Virgil Pultz
Soldiers’ Home
Goodwin
Ele
Jersey Street
Central Baptist Church
Frank Goodwin
Spring Street
W. ©. Shank
Runal
Greenmount Cemetery
Oscar Smith
Harry Bedwell
Howard Boots
Joe Fisher
A. F P. Thompson
Frank Lammers
Funeral for John Carson in Chicago at Woodland Cemetery
John Carson died in Chicago and his funeral was held Sunday at 3 PM from Daugherty's undertaking parlor with Rev. W O Shank of Central Baptist Church officiating. Miss Olga Ruths sang. Burial followed at Woodland Cemetery. Bearers were William and Newton Jellison, Charles Holliday and William Bryant.
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John Carson
Chicago
Daugherty
W. O. Shank
Central Baptist Church
Olga Ruths
Woodland Cemetery
William and
Newton Jellison
Charles Holliday
William Bryant
Charles H Carr Buried at Green Mount Cemetery
Charles H Carr was buried Monday at Green Mount Cemetery after a short home service at 2 o clock. Many relatives attended and flowers were beautiful. The bearers were all relatives of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Carr
Charles I
Carr
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Alice Coard held at home
The funeral for Mrs Alice Coard was conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock from 621 Paysey Avenue. Many friends attended and floral offerings were described as beautiful. Burial followed in Graceland Cemetery.
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Alice Coard
Alicea Coard
Paysey Avenue
Graceland Cemetery
Watchmen urged for nations plants amid fuel order
State Fire Marshal John G. Gamber warns Quincy factory owners to increase watchmen during idle times and inspect sprinkler systems to protect fuel savings. D. L. Musselman of Gem City Business College to address Rotary Club luncheon on "The Why and Wherefore of the Gem City Business College."
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John G. Gamber
Quincy
D. L. Musselman
Gem City Business College
Otary Club
Musselman
Three State Conventions Gather in Quincy This Week
Quincy hosts Illinois Society of Engineers Highway Improvement Association and State Bar meeting in Chamber of Commerce and Masonic temple. Friday joint session focuses on good roads bond issue of 60 million dollars with speeches by leaders from each group.
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Quincy
Ilinois Society of Engineers
Illinois Highway Improvement Association
State Bar Association of
Supreme District
Masonic Temple
Illinois Society of Engineers
The
Highway Improvement Association
Newcomb
Chamber of Commerce
Bar Association
Circuit Court Room
W. D. Gerber
George D. Levi
J. G. Mellmish
Bloomington
Engineers’ Association
Charles J. Schofield
Carthage
L. O. Vaught
Jacksonville
Promotions and furloughs in Quincy missing
Shrapnel E and S Dr L Fersee Workman of West Point, linked to Dr L Pottle, has risen rapidly since leaving Quincy. In the past year he received two government promotions, the latest in December making him veterinary inspector with a 2295 dollar yearly salary plus travel expenses. Officers from the First Regiment Illinois Volunteer Training Corps met in Hamilton for platoon drill. a meeting at Quincy is set for next Sunday. Ensign James Ross departs for the Atlantic coast and return to the U S S Baltimore, visiting his parents in Quincy. Robert Reuter, aboard the battleship Kansas, is in town on furlough with his parents. Sergeant Fred Goodwin arrives for his uncle Henry Pultz’s funeral. Alois Th Elzi of Miller and Arthur drug company reports a letter from Frank B Nussile in aviation school in Champaign recounting camp happenings. Sergeant Langsford, local army recruiting station, says men 40 and Spanish American War veterans are needed for United States guards, about 14 000 still sought. Richard O Jones of Mendon enlists in the stevedore regiment at the local recruiting station and departs for Newport News Virginia.
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L. Fersee Workman
West Point
L. Pottle
Quincy
Alois TH. Elzi
Miller and Arthur Drug Company
Frank EB. Nussile
Aviation
Champaign
Langsford
United States Guards
Unlawful After Jan 31 to Hunt Rabbits
After January 31 hunting rabbits is prohibited under a new state law. The law protects the rabbits and violations will be prosecuted. Charles Clarke, deputy state game warden, urges compliance.
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Nimrods
Iteg
Charles Clarke
Gama
Corn Cobs Debate Lets Store Use Wood Cobs For Fuel
A downtown business debated whether corn cobs violate fuel conservation orders. It ruled that using corn cobs for heating would not breach the orders. The businessman plans to dump a load of cobs behind his store to heat it before next Monday unless authorities order otherwise.
Mayor and officials enforce fuel orders on Mondays
Mayor John A Thompson City Attorney Roy Johnson and State's Attorney Roy Adair hold power to enforce Dr Harry Garfield fuel conservation orders each Monday through March 25 or until rescinded. Reports say saloons on the South Side used hot stoves to warm patrons. officers cooled the stove and warned proprietors. Citizens may report violations to the three officials for investigation and possible government prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
Roy Johnson
Roy Adair
Harry Garfield
Thompson
May Lease Highland Park to New Management
After a foreclosure on a $5,000 mortgage, Dick Brewing Co. takes over all concessions at Highland Park from Hreinig and Smith. The brewing company, undecided on disposition, likely will lease to new management. Highland Park, though well attended, did not pay during the last two seasons despite efforts to offer clean amusements. Mr. Breinig plans to devote time to parks he has leased in Indiana.
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Dick Brewing Company
Highland Park
Hreinig
Indiana
John L Bert 82 Pioneer of Quincy Dies After Illness
John L Bert 82 a Quincy pioneer died Monday evening at his son Blarry Bert’s home after a five month illness from heart disease. Born in St Louis on Independence Day 1838 he moved to Quincy as a child and grew with the town. He conducted a Fourth Street general merchandise store with Shinn and Wall until retirement seven years ago. He married Mary F Fox in 1860. she died in 1910. He leaves a son three brothers and several grandchildren and was a founder of Marquette lodge I O O F in 1847. Burial is private due to a quarantine.
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John L. Bert
Quincy
Blarry L. Bert
Vermont Street
St. Louis
Mr. Bert
Hampshire
Washington Park
Fourth Street
Bert
Harry
Daniel C. Bert
George S. O. Bert
C. S. Bert
Indiana
Neal Monroe
Elizabeth Bert
Kansas City
Archie Bert
Marquette Lodge
Porkless Week Ended Four Days In Quincy War Result
Quincy proclaims four meatless days each week with Monday coalless Tuesday meatless Wednesday wheatless and Saturday porkless. The state food commission orders all hotels and restaurants in Quincy to cease serving pig products on Saturdays. Pig products listed include ham bacon sausage lard pigs feet pork ribs and pork hams.
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Quincy
Linois
State Food Commission
Commission
Milbert Opposes Alderman Ahead in Third Ward Race
George Milbert, a South Side resident, filed Monday to run as a Democratic candidate for alderman in the third ward. He faces incumbent August Schanz. Also, Charles Zang filed Monday as Democratic candidate for Town of Quincy assessor, with no current opposition. Adolph Ridder entered the race from the first ward to oppose James E. McNutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Milbert
South Side
Milbert
August Schanz
Charles Zang
Quincy
Zang
Adolph ©. Ridder
James E. McNutt
Duke Schroer
Mayor Provides Fuel Aid in Cold Spell
Mayor John A. Thompson acted after a plea by a poor colored woman seeking coal or wood. Zack Cissna supplied wood for several days, delivered to the resident’s home by the police ambulance. The effort was aided by Mrs. Mary A. White, the police matron and mayoral secretary, with prayers and gratitude following.
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John A. Thompson
Zack Cissna
Thompson
Quincy
Mary A. White
Grand Jury Probes Several Adams County Cases
The January term grand jury met before Judge Albert Akers with State's Attorney Rex Adair and Assistant Arthur Roy to consider charges against Ludwig Porfidio for drug theft from Alda Sommer Co in Quincey. They also examined chicken theft allegations against William Larsen and 17 Campbell and will review Dr George Burch criminal operation charges and brass theft involving William Altgilders. Investigations expected to finish by Wednesday with possible secret inquiries. docket described as unusually light.
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Circuit Court
Albert Akers
Rex Adair
Arthur J. Roy
Ludwig Porfidio
St. Louis
Alda Sommer
Mm Quincey
William Larsen
Campbell
George Burch
William Altgilders
Adams County
Maas
Dewey School Bazaar Committee to Meet Friday
The bazaar organizing committee at Dewey school will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. John Wottman. The bazar is planned for February 7 in the new school building.
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Dewey School
John Wottman
Twentyfourth
Chestnut Streets
Weather forecast for Illinois Missouri and Iowa regions
Illinois snow Tuesday then clearing west and south and colder nights north and central with Wednesday generally fair and continued cold Missouri clearing east Tuesday and somewhat colder nights with Wednesday fair Iowa generally fair Tuesday with possible snow flurries in extreme east and colder afternoons or nights Wednesday, continuing cold
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Missouri
Iowa
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Abe Martin
Verita Martin
Quincy Bay
Highway Engineers and Bar Convention
Regiment of Thellinois Volunteer Training Corps
Hamilton
Ensign James Ross
Atlantic Coast
Baltimore
Alderman
Mes
David Ross
South Thirteenth Street
Robert Reuter
Kansas
City
South Eighth Street
Sergt
Fred Goodwin
Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Richard O. Jones
Mendon
Ill
Stevedore Regiment
Army
Newport News
Garfield
Fuel Power
MAYOR
MAY
Highland
Quincy Pioneer
ALD. Schanz
Grand Jury
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