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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1916

Page

2

Riot suspects hold over after post office nozzle theft

Walter Krogman and Frank Eickelschulte faced charges after an assault on Joe Ellis on Maine Street. Krogman stole a brass nozzle from the post office and used it in the attack, with Krogman bound over to the federal grand jury on theft of government property and Eickelschulte bond on assault and battery. The pair have prior rioting charges and probation from a separate case. Additional city court notes include fines for Wesley Roland and H. D. Summers, a suspended Levengood case, and Pearl Kirtright sent to the work house for vagrancy.

Walter Krogmian Maine Street Frank Eickelschulte Joe Ellis Krogman Eickelschulte Ellis Federal Grand Jury Hickelschulte U. S W. P. Martindale Leavenworth Esickelschulter Gem City Business College Circuit Court Esickelshhuite Wesley Roland Tie Simmonds and Saalig Jack Dailey Fifth and Vine Streets H. D. Summers Charles Levengood Pearl Kirtright

Fire Marshal Bennett Speaks on Hazards in Marion

State Fire Marshal Walter H. Bennett spoke at a mass meeting in Marion on Monday on fire hazards. He heads to Springfield Friday to address the Cleaners and Dyers’ association convention, with the dyers attending Thursday and Friday.

Maria Walter H. Bennett Marion Bennett Springfield The Cleaners and Dyers’ Association Dyers

Will Keep Road to Taylor Open in Winter

The upper road through the Missouri lowlands between West Quincy and Taylor, Missouri, will stay open during winter. Mayor Abbott, chair of the Chamber of Commerce highways committee, announced arrangements made Saturday morning in an agreement between road commissioners and contractors for the North Fablu s bridge extension to keep the route open.

Missouri West Quincy Taylor Abbott Chamber of Commerce Highways Committee North Fablus Bridge

Two More Seek Parole After Guilty Pleas

Two more indicted by the grand jury and who pleaded guilty first arraigned have changed their pleas, admitted guilt and asked to be paroled. PF W Tendick and J C Reddie charged with burglary confessed. Monday they pleaded guilty and a motion to place them on probation was made. Turgeters has not yet passed on the motion.

PF. W. Tendick J. C. Reddie Turgeters

Pranschmidt Heads to Wichita After Visit to Macomb

After a several day stay Macomb and nearby country Ray A Pranschmidt left Monday for Wichita Kas. His trip follows County Court reports about settling his parents estates. He quips about returning to Waness as he departs from Burgeton station.

Macomb Ray A. Pranschmidt Wichita Kas Pranschmidt Waness Planschmidt Burgeton Station

Longtime Quincy letter carrier John Schrage marked by 47 years of service

John I. Schrage has served in Quincy postal service for 44 years and delivered his first letter 47 years ago. He began as a general delivery clerk, rose to superintendent of city delivery in 1873, and continues on duty today. He reflects on stage routes, early post office growth, and changes from a small room to a modern building. He and his wife reside at 318 South Twenty fourth Street and recently donated an organ to their church.

John I. Schrage Quincy Postal Service Capt. M. Piggott John Schrage Maine Street Elmer Lummis Quincy Clerk Schrage Payson Beverly Ursa West Quincy Missouri Schrage Chestnut Street Eighteenth Adams Cleveland South Twenty-fourth Street Twelfth and Jefferson Avenues

E F Jones Skips Out On Owing Bills

E F Jones proprietor of a Hampshire street dairy products shop in the Orpheum building disappeared Saturday after staying at the St James hotel. He left with his belongings, closing his business and owes creditors. A young woman employed in the store reports to be unpaid wages and about 75 dollars she advanced to cover bills.

E. F. Jones Orpheum Hampshire Street Jones St. James

Pigg Charged With Murder of Knight

A jury finds William Knight died January 22 from revolver wounds inflicted by Clem Pigg. The deputy coroner’s inquest returned the verdict on Monday afternoon. Pigg escaped and remains at large.

Tan William Knight Clem Pigg Pigg

Eye sight saved report from Chicago hospital

Lawrence Leckbee of this city will not suffer complete loss of the sight of his right eye after a piece of steel penetrated it. The word comes from Chicago where the man is receiving treatment in a hospital.

Lawrence Leckbee Chicago

Bayne Exhibits in Chicago at Auto Show

Ces G Bayne of the Safety Manufacturing company travels to Chicago for the rational automobile show. The firm will exhibit an instantaneous stable rim belt and Bayne aid shock absorber plus other auto accessories at 1322 Michigan avenue. Tax collectors in the city begin personal tax collections under Tax Counselor Frank Jasper. Real estate taxes remain payable at the city hall office with a list of collectors including Meise Heister Danhaus Ryan Mateker Sullivan Kerkhoff Zimmerman Zimmer man Felsing Hagenah Haner Request Meecher O'Brien and Piercy.

Ces. G. Bayne The Safety Manufacturing Company Chicago Rational Automobile Show Bayne Michigan Avenue Frank Jasper L. W. Meise John Heister W. Danhaus Bert Ryan Frank Mateker Henry Sullivan J. Kerkhoff Michael Zimmerman Aldo Zimmerman Henry Felsing George Hagenah William Haner Henry Request, Sr Edward Meecher M. O'Brien Paschal E. Piercy

Mrs Litha Murphy Weds George Vieth in Home Ceremony

Mrs Litha Murphy and George Vieth wed Sunday afternoon at the bride’s home. Rev Oliver Reed of the First Baptist church conducted the ceremony at five o’clock before about 70 relatives and friends. The bride wore light blue crepe de chine with shadow lace. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Edward Kreinberg. Music featured Frank Ahern on the wedding march and Hazel Murphy in vocal numbers. A four course supper followed and a serenade by the 76 club. The couple will live at 104 Vermont street.

George Vieth Litha Murphy Oliver Reed First Baptist Church Edward Kreinberg Frank Ahern Hazel Murphy

Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Cold Remedy

To cure children's colds keep child dry clothed comfortable avoid exposure and give Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. It is pleasant soothing antiseptic raises phlegm reduces inflammation. The first dose gives relief continued treatment with proper care will avoid serious illness or a long cold. Get a bottle today 25c at Druggists.

Dr. Bell

Juror Replaced After Death in Lima Case

Juror 15 in the Leo Arnold circuit court trial for Lima was called home by death in the E. D. Eshom family. Henry Fingle was named as his replacement after attorneys Wolfe, Wagner, Wheelock had finished statements when the notice arrived. Several jurors were not served or excused for routine or illness.

E. D. Eshom Lima Leo Arnold Henry Fingle Wolfe and Wagner John G. Wheelock Eshom BE. Keepper Harry H. Garrett M Fitzpatrick Charles Ragaler

Three Alarms for Firemen Sunday

Three alarms taxed fire stations Nos. 1 2 3 and 4 as homes on North Eighth Street and the Moorman Stock Food plant at Third and Vermont faced fires. The Moorman blaze in the charcoal pit caused stocks to burn while two earlier incidents involved smoke from a stove and attic wallpaper catching fire. A separate spark from a furnace lit the roof of William Heidbreder’s home on South Fifteenth Street, quickly extinguished by a passerby.

North Eighth Hampshire Vermont Moorman Stock Food Company Third Stock Food Company W. F. Stewart Moorman William Heidbreder South Fifteenth Street

Eugene Laurant to Appear at Armory Tonight

Eugene Laurant with five assistants headlines the Quincy Redpath series at the Armory this evening. The two hour program blends magic and music with Laurant performing sleight of hand in evening dress while his Musical Trio entertains during set changes and illusions.

Eugene Laurant Armory Quincy Redpath Laurant

Nurse Stefanie Hampl Dies After Albanian Mine Incident

Dr. John Kara of Chicago joined the Red Cross in Serbia and became engaged to Stefanie Hampl of New York during a naval voyage. He later died of Serbian typhus while Hampl continued her war work until the Italian ship Brin disi was blown up by a mine off Albania. Hampl’s body was recovered and buried in Albania.

John Kara Chicago Red Cross Serbia Stefanie Hampl New York Miss Hampl Brindisi Albania

Illusions and cast list from a stage performance

The fragment lists Laurant the magician Edward Stigler stage manager Charles McBride pianist and musical director Miss Celia Fox saxophone soloist and assistant Miss Carrie Fox saxophone soloist and character singer Miss Gladys Keller cornetist plus a remark about money and horse racing and a toy bank for babies.

Laurant Edward Stigler Charles McBride Celia Fox Carrie Fox Charac

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Eickelschulte Also Held Firth and Miane Eickelhulte Maas and Ford United States Moore Weeslers IANOS Chickering Bros., Asc Thee Tne Hazelton Grand Kimball Arion Ludwig Grand Emerson Pfanschmit Kansas Fifth Street Capt. Piggott J. H. Richardson Chester Wilcox J. C. Thompson James P. Montgomery C. A. Wilcox David F. Wilcox John IL. Schrage EF. Jones Bride’s Rev DEAT Arnold Croup Tor Fey Moorman Stock Food Plant Lawrence J. Gieling the Whig Frank R. Lusk Albert Wittler Anna B. Grubb Frank Lippe Lawrence Giesling Lawrence J. Giesing Irwin-Overland Co Maine 8&T Maine St. Quincy Ill PHORE F. R. Lask Seaton Irwin Ter Gladys Keller Cornetis
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