Americans Admit Six Naturalized Citizens
Six people were granted final naturalization papers in a circuit court session led by Edward H. Whyler. New citizens include Miss Marie Augusta Dorow and Herman Dege, Werner E. Von Burg, Morris Royer, John G. Osterloh, and William Konis. Denied were Henry Schmidt for German allegiance registration and Louis Rigler for a 1911 liquor-law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Edward H. Whyler
Marie Augusta Dorow
Herman Dege
Werner E. von Burg
Morris Royer
John G. Osterloh
William Ixonis
Dege
Mr. Osterloh
Germany
von Burg
Switzerland
Koger
Denmark
Konis
Turkey
Henry Schmidt
Louis Rigler
Roumania
Schmidt
Payson
Chicago
Rigler
Gulty
Jeff Lewis Pleads Guilty To Assault
Jefferson Lewis, a Black man, pled guilty to indecent liberties with a young girl in Clayton. The Adams county grand jury had indicted him for assault on the girl. Judge Albert Akers did not sentence him today and Lewis remains in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Lewis
Adams County Grand Jury
Ed. Allen
Lewis
Ernest Glazier
Clayton
Albert Akers
Fire at Edward Herbert home causes no damage
A chimney fire at 1733 Spring Street, Wednesday evening, prompted a response from the fire department. No damage resulted from the blaze and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Herbert
Spring Street
Abe Martin Constable Plum Aims For Republican Nomination
A hurried report notes Abe Martin Constable Plum, famed for arresting a prominent car owner for parking before the fire station, is set for a doomed bid at the Republican presidential nomination. An old time singer’s daughter nags at her maid in a shifting social tableau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum
Lions Favor Pool Or Beach Move At Quincy Meeting
A Lions Club gathering Wednesday favored pursuing a municipal swimming pool or a free guarded beach on a river sand bar near Quincy. No action was taken. Speakers discussed Lionism principles. new song was introduced and no visitors attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macaulay Irwin
Lions Club
Lions
Quincy
John Carroll
Frank Morgan
Fred Wolfe
Reuben H. Hartley
George B. Cawthorne
Albert Berger
A Fleet Of Battle Planes Coming Here
A note from the Chamber of Commerce secretary says Inter Allied Aircraft will send eight battle plane types to Quincy in an unknown date. Col. Center engages with the company’s aviators. The fleet will form a battle display and perform stunts with no admission requested though the event may cost about 4000 dollars. The corporation’s president is Colonel A W Bishop with Major Reed Landis among associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Inter Allied Aircraft Corporation
Quincy
Col. Center
Ihliis
A. W. Bishop
Reed Landis
K. M. Landis
Chicago
Sugar shortage eased by new load deliveries
A car load of sugar was received by N. Kohl and Quincy Grocer Co. on Wednesday, easing the shortage. Scudders-Gale Grocer Co. has a car load in transit that may arrive today. The two cars totaling 160,000 pounds are being sold to retailers at 19 to 20 cents a pound, with distribution in two sack lots. If kept in Quincy, rural customers and city grocers alike would be helped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kohl and
Quincy Grocer Co
Scudders-Gale Grocer Co
Quincey
Quincy
No Decision On La Prairie Objections
Due to a heavy court schedule the board hearing the withdrawal petition from La Prairie Community High School District has not yet decided. The three members County Superintendent John M. Steiner County Judge Free G Wolfe and County Clerk Wy J Smith are expected to meet today to decide whether to grant withdrawal or to fuse the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Prairie Community
John M. Steiner
Free G Wolfe
Wy. J. Smith
City Merchants and Clerks Meet Tonight
Retail merchants and clerks will hold a get-together meeting in the Chamber of Commerce tonight at 8 oclock. Short talks on co operation and business will entertain the visitors. Col. C D Center has called the meeting to promote closer relations in all lines of business and it will be informal and democratic with both employer and employee free to speak on mutual topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Col. C.D. Center
Cohen Buys Perry Store Stock for Boston Store
J. A. Cohen, manager of the Boston Store, has returned from Perry Missouri with the stock of Richards department store, a dry goods landmark for 87 years. Inventory runs about 50 000 dollars and Cohen plans to move the goods to Quincy in a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cohen
Boston
Perry
Richards Department
Missouri
Probate Inventories for Koenig and Heidbreder Estates
In Probate Court inventories list Franciska Koenig’s estate with chattels valued at 1500 dollars cash 258.61 and notes totaling 9700. Frank Rothgeb administrator for mma M Heidbreder shows real estate in Quincy chattels 100 and cash 2600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franciska Koenig
John Koenig
Frank Rothgeb
Mma M. Heidbreder
Quincy
Marriage Licenses List From Quincy and Nearby
August Kroner of Quincy marries Leona Krueger of Edina. Edina licenses Fred Loos and Mary Wagner of Melrose. La Prairie licenses John Bartell and Martha Redenius. Coatsburg couple Frank Heubner and Caroline Helmedag. Siloam pair Harry Bowman and Lottie Bowen. Rockport pairs Vernie Allensworth and Minnie House. Gatesburg couples Frank Johns and Mary Lillian Butler. Quincy ties Lewis Mittelberg and Grace Hofmann. Memphis pairs William Powell and Myrtle Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August L. Kroner
Legal
Quincy
Leona M. Krueger
Edina Fred W. Loos
Melrose
Mary Wagner
John A. Bartell
la Prairie
Martha Redenius
Frank H. Heubner
Coatsburg
Caroline Helmedag
Harry E. Bowman
Siloam
Lottie B. Bowen
Clayton
Vernie A. Allensworth
Rockport
Minnie E. House
Frank FE. Johns
Gatesburg
Mary Lillian Butler
Lewis W. Mittelberg
Quincey
Grace IT. Hofmann
William D. Powell
Memphis
Myrtle Arnold
Plumbers Hold Successful Illinois Master Plumbers’ Convention
Several hundred delegates at the 26th annual Illinois Master Plumbers' convention in Quincy praised the city for a cordial greeting and modern facilities. The gathering featured talks by national and regional plumbing leaders, a $200 donation to the Trade Extension Bureau, and plans for next year’s meeting with Ottawa as a strong candidate. Delegates enjoyed social events, a shopping tour, and an automobile ride, with final reports and officer elections set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Master Plumbers’ Association
Quincy
Illinois
Eagles
Association
Ottawa
Joseph W. Cannon
Chicago
National Board of Directors
Master Plumbers
Frank B. Lasette
New York City
National Association
Cannon
William J. Wooley
Evansville
Ind
The
American Plumbers
Plumbing and Heatth
Frank Stockdale
Stockdale Service
Stockdale
C.D. Brownwell
Champaign
Eagles Hall
Kk. of C
Hall Wm
Fred C. Dodd
Department of Registration and Education
Paul Hanson
Ilinois
Quincy College Student Disappears Near Home
Quincy College student Eugene Rhoades vanished Tuesday night leaving from school and likely headed toward Bar ing Missouri while a conductor who carried him to Ewing reports the boy has not reached home. Authorities were alerted early Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Rhoades
Quincy College
Baring
Ewing
Quincy
Objections to paving costs heard by jury in Quincy
Objectors to the Fourth Street pav ing district questioned the assessed cost as jury sessions opened in county court on Wednesday. Witnesses for both sides discussed how the improvement would affect property values, with estimates ranging and city officials presenting the case for the paving. Local real estate figures including J R Belt and Harwood offered varied opinions on value gains while others projected modest increases. hearings continue with Mr Inghram and city officials overseeing the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Third Street
Quincy
Jack Cruttenden
George Binkert
J. R. Belt
Loren P. Wheeler
Price MeceAwee
Ilenny Kaelber
J. 8. Harwood
Chauncey H. Wood
Thomas Scherer
Phil O'Brien
Eight True Bills Return by Adams County Grand Jury
Seven true bills were returned Wednesday by the Adams county grand jury after sessions began Monday forenoon. Indictments included a conspiracy to rob and assault with intent to kill at the P. D. Renaker home near Keller ville, forgery by George Denton alias Carl More, and receiving stolen property involving 206 pounds of tobacco from Kohl Grocery. Jefferson Lewis pleaded guilty to statutory rape. John Flynn denied robbery charges, and Orville Wood also pleaded not guilty. Nettie Ross explained illness prevented attendance for testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County Grand Jury
George Waner
Robe
P. D. Renaker Hone
Rkellerville
George ©. Denton
Stickney
W. P. Martindale
Kohl Grocery Company
John Flynn
Henry Timpe
Charles Bartlett
Orville Wood
Carl Berter
Jefferson Lewis
Lewis
Nettie Ross
Quincy
Sheriff’s Office
Camp Point Man Wills Estate To Widow
William Austin of Camp Point township leaves all personal property to his wife Mrs Lucinda Austin in a county court filing on Wednesday. Real estate is hers for life with at death to be divided among children Joseph, George Henry, Myrtle, Tima, Virgil Austin, Nancy Likes, Mariam Ostrander and Jennie Balzar. Son George H Austin named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Austin
Camp Point Township
Lucinda Austin
Joseph
George Henry
Myrtle
Tima
Virgil Austin
Nancy Likes
Mariam Ostrander
Jennie Balzar
George H. Austin
Montag Couple Welcome Sixth Child Robert Patrick
Mr and Mrs John Montag of 303 Washington street welcomed a son born Wednesday morning. The baby is their sixth child and will bear the name Robert Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Montag
Washington Street
Robert Patrick
Pleas of guilt in Renaker home robbery plot
Marvin and Caves plead guilty to assault with intent to kill in the Renaker home burglary case near Wellerville. Four men face conspiracy counts. Wright to plead not guilty. Prosecutors and defense to pursue probation and court actions as details unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwyn Marvin
Pert Caves
P. D. Renaker
Whellerville
Grand
George Cfr Connor
Renaker
Marvin
Caves
Jim Moren
Gus Wright
Fr. Allen
Albert Akers
Allen
Ed. Smith
Wright
John Wall
Ollie Clay
Canton
Walter Bennett
Roy Adair
Benakers
St Anthony Branch Installs Officers in Hall
Installation of officers of St Anthony branch W C U under F Willam Heckenkamp took place Tuesday night in the hall. Officers installed include William Mast president George Heckenkamp vice president Jacob Scholz financial secretary George Milbert recording secretary Carl Menke treasurer Louis Waterman marshal. Trustees appointed are C P Mast Louis Blaesing Henry Milbert George Kroner and Art Twiehaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony
W.C. U
F. Willam Heckenkamp
William Mast
George Heckenkamp
Jacob Scholz
George Milbert
Carl Menke
Louis Waterman
C. P. Mast
Louis Blaesing
Henry Milbert
George Kroner
Art Twiehaus
Dr East to Give Infantile Paralysis Clinic in Quincy
Dr C W East of Springfield Illinois State Board of Health will be in Quincy Monday afternoon February 2 to hold a clinic at Blessing hospital on infantile paralysis cases. Anyone suffering can attend at no charge. Elks Take In New Members Elks lodge met Wednesday and considered several membership applications with routine business. no public interest items were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
The
Elks’ Lodge
Personal Notices from Halbach and Schroeder Dry Goods
W A Hendley has returned from a buying trip to New York City. E A Pillman is confined at home due to illness. Tom Smith is home from a business trip to Carthage Missouri. August Wagoner is ill at his home. Mr and Mrs B T O Donnell host Edward Reavell of Aurora Ill as guest during the plumbers convention. F S MacGruder from Springfield has joined Quincy to conduct the night run on the Wabash between Hannibal and Quincy. Mr and Mrs Howard Stegner, formerly of this city, visited Quincy friends. Stegner led the local naval recruiting station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hendley
Halbach and Schroeder Dry Goods Company
New York City
E. A. Pillman
North Fifth Street
Tom Smith
Carthage
August Wagoner
South Thirteenth Street
B. T. O'Donnell
North Fath Street
Edward Reavell
Aurora
Reavell
F. S. MacGruder
Springfield
Quincy
Hannibal
Howard Stegner
Stegner
Annexation drive widens as committees canvass outskirts
Citizens annexation effort gains momentum as multiple teams sweep outer districts in Quincy. Fire Chief Marriotte reports growing support and many signatures on the petition while William J. Ruff leads a Wednesday team. Mayor O'Brien, tied up in county court, still advises captains on resident inquiries amid warnings city privileges will be pulled from non annexed areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Annexation Committee
Quincy
Marriotte
William J. Ruff
Mrs Warren Baker Dies in Albuquerque New Mexico
John A. Benning of this city received word of the death of his daughter Mrs Warren Baker formerly Miss Helen Benning at 8 04 PM in Albuquerque New Mexico She was 22 and had married Warren Baker New Year Eight at St Francis church She had been ill with tuberculosis and was a patient at St Mary hospital since her mother Mary Benning died December 4 She leaves husband father three sisters Mary Antoinette Mrs Frank Kuhn and a brother John Funeral plans call for burial in Quincy with her cousin Ford Giesing who died Tuesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Benning
Warren Baker
Helen Benning
Albuquerque
N. M
Ford Giesing
Southwest
Quincy
Mary
Antoinette
Frank Kuhn
San Benito
Texas
John
Vancouver
British Columbia
Quincey
Henry Cross Civil War Veteran Dies in Quincy Home
Henry Cross a longtime Quincy resident died at his home at Twenty first and Ohio streets Wednesday evening at 9:15. Born in Alten Hagen Germany on July 19 1841 he came to America in 1856 and entered the Civil War in 1862. He conducted truck farming for years and was a long time trustee and member of St James Lutheran Church. Surviving are his widow Anna Vahle a daughter Mrs Charles Qertle of Quincy and seven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cross
Quincy
Twenty-first
Ohio
Mr. Cross
Alten Hagen
Germany
America
St. James Lutheran Church
Lee
GALR
Anna Vahle
Charles Qertle
Sister of St John rector held requiem mass in Quincy
Father Joseph Postner rector of St John Catholic church presided at a requiem mass for his sister Miss Mary Postner on Wednesday while her funeral took place in Dayton Ohio. A large number of Miss Postner's friends who often visited Quincy attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Postner
St. John Catholic Church
Mary Postner
Dayton
Ohio
Postner
Quincy
John R Johnson dies at Soldiers' Home cavalry member aged SQ
John R Johnson of the Soldiers' Home and Troop E Third Missouri cavalry died at noon Wednesday at age SQ. His wife died in 1910 and he had lived at the home since 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Johnson
Soldiers’ Home
Third Missouri Cavalry
Mrs Ella W Fox of Galesburg Dies in Soldiers Home
Mrs Ella W Fox of Galesburg died at Soldiers Home hospital Tuesday afternoon from a stroke she suffered Monday. She never regained consciousness. She had resided in the home since October 7. Her husband was a conductor on the Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella W. Fox
Galesburg
Soldiers’ Home Hospital
Burlington
Funeral Planned for Marshal P Johnson in Ashland Neb
Marshal P Johnson died in Ashland Nebraska at age 62 after visiting Quincy frequently. He was the father-in-law of Mrs W P Johnson of 626 North Twelfth Street. His son Perry accompanied Mrs Johnson to Ashland for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal P. Johnson
W. P. Johnson
North Twelfth Street
Ashland
Neb
Quincey
Perry
Wanted a carrier boy for east end route
Classified note seeks a reliable carrier to take an open east end route. Apply at the Whig office for details and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Pierson sues Quincy Chamber of Commerce for damages
Truman T. Pierson former secretary to the Quincy Chamber of Commerce filed a circuit court suit Wednesday for 1500 dollars claiming unpaid salary. The complaint, not filed in the clerk’s office, seeks the balance of wages and questions his tenure amid prior audits and disputes over the organization’s books and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman T. Pierson
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Circuit Court
Chamber of Commerce
Circuit
Erde Beatty
SELCO
Assumpesit
William
P. J. Schlagenhauf
Pierson
Schlagenhauf
Quincey
Ife
C.D. Center
Colvin Brown To Be C of C Speaker
Colvin B Brown chief of the service staff of the United States Chamber of Commerce will speak at a Quincy dinner meeting on January 39. He recently returned from a survey of warring European countries and will discuss political and trade conditions. The dinner is open to Quincy business men with reservations due by 6 p.m. Jan Ss. Limited seating requires early contact with the chamber secretary for hearing the lecture and post address questions on trade prospects in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colvin B. Brown
United States Chamber of Commerce
Trotel Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Europe
Quincy
Brown
Illinois Senators Favor Pension Bill
E. H. Osborn has letters from Senator McCormick and Senator Sherman approving pension legislation to raise Civil War veterans and widow benefits. The bill, favored by the House, would benefit Quincy merchants as Adams county has over 3,000 pensioners. Veterans would receive 50 dollars monthly and widows 30 dollars. Osborn estimates 30 to 40 thousand dollars would be spent monthly in Quincy, as most pension money circulates locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Osborn
McCormick
Sherman
House of Representatives
Quincy
Adams County
Osborn
Boys Held For Store Thefts By Two Teenagers
Davey Mulligan aged 13 and Frank Schmitt aged 14 were arrested Wednesday by Detectives Frank Rosendale and B J Schuepers for stealing pipes flashlights whistles and other items from the Willner store. They were turned over to Probation Officer Thomas Nolan who will likely file petitions in county court to declare them delinquent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George West
Harold Lee
Masonic Temple
Thomas Nolan
Davey Mulligan
Frank Schmitt
Frank Rosendale
B. J. Schuepers
Willner
Weather Outlook for Missouri and Iowa Thursday and Friday
The forecast calls for generally fair weather across Missouri and Iowa on Thursday and Friday with little temperature change. An unsettled pattern is expected in the extreme south portion. It will turn somewhat colder Thursday night in the affected areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Iowa
Local Temperatures Reported Yesterday
Local temperatures ranged across readings from early to late. Data shows varying values by time of day with multiple stations noted and one river stage reading. The record highlights midnight values and station proximity affecting observed temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
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William Konis
Whyle
Osterloh
Liberty
War Savings
Ofter
Francis Schludermann
Henry Korte
Nathan Berkowitz
Emel Floree
Whyler
Jeff Lewis
Abe Martin
Perry, MO
Co. M
Eighth Regiment
Ilinois National
Citizenship Committee
Citizenship Committee of Community Service
Finance Committee
Carpenter
Rolland
Rodney Carpenter
Reid
Frederic Parker
Parker
East Maine Street
Greening
Flynn
Camp Point
Bert
New Mexico
Ella Fox
Quincy C
Praecipe
Colvin Brown
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