Jomen Start Crusade for Law Enforcement in Quincy
Women teachers and local clubs urged stricter law enforcement in Quincy at a Friday meeting. Speakers pressed for curfew, liquor and cigarette controls, gambling suppression, and removal of improper performances to protect children. A five member committee was chosen to draft a practical enforcement plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Emma Holmer
J. W. Westerman
James Riggs
Edward Fawcett
Helen Osborn
The
Law and Order League
Quincy Federation of Churches
Men's Christian Workers
Talks on Efficiency From Hinton White at Area Club
Hinton White of the Sheldon school told a joint Area and Executive club meeting that personal efficiency hinges on developing fourfold nature. He urged growth in intellect, moral qualities, decision making, and physical health as the foundation for success. The next address by White will be in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinton White
Sheldon School
Vineyard
Eloter
Quincy
Mr. Wilte
White
Grandson Saves Grandmother as Elderly Grandfather Dies in Missouri Fire
A house fire near Deer Ridge Missouri on Thursday claimed the life of Mr Walters. His grandson saved his grandmother before the building collapsed. The boy glimpsed his grandfather’s feet at an upstairs window just before collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Ridge
John Walters
Pay-Up Campaign and Local Elections in West Point
West Point joins the state Pay-Up campaign with a final week set for February 19 to 24 and aims to have all open accounts paid by February 24. The West Point Development Co seeks dissolution as it pursues due payments from stockholders. Also noted are a masquerade valentine social by the Eastern Star on February 14, a visit by Judge Frank Garner of Quincy, sick lists, and a 1916 health report for St Albany township. A petition seeks a single road commissioner for St Albans township, with prior nearby races showing mixed results. one-commissioner success in Lorraine did not meet the threshold, while St Albans may adopt the change in spring elections.
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West Point
West Point Development Co
Eastern Star Chapter
Masonic Hall
Frank Garner
Quincy
James Garner
Judge Garner
James Major
Nellie Maberry
Mae, Varnkahl
Anna Mensendick
Wr. Bryant
Marguerite Bryant
John Workman
St. Albany
Micheal Newell
Tyles Charpentier
St. Albans
Townshipa
Loraine
St. Albans Township
How to Catch a Monkey Says Sergeant Jackson
A wartime tale explains trap setups from the Soldiers' Home. Sergeant Peter Jackson describes catching a monkey in South America using a coconut bell trick. The method ends with subduing the animal and placing it in a bag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Jackson
The
Soldiere’ Home
South America
Cottage No. 12
Soldiers’ Home
United States Navy
Mr. Monkey
Monkey
Chicago Jewelry Theft Suspect Nabbed by Detectives
Quincy's Pulse reports Arthur Virgin alias Gordon Detective operative suspect arrested by Detectives Banister and Scharnhorst on a charge of absconding with goods bought on installments from a Chicago jewelry house. Goods recovered from Majestic cafe staff where he worked.
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Chicago
Virgin Tmules
Arthur Virgin
Banister and Scharnhorst
Gordon Detective Agency
Majestic Cafe
Property transfers listed for Highland and Mendon areas
Henry B Geers transfers Lot 17 Block 9 Highland addition Quincy for 15 dollars Elizabeth Stewart transfers Lot 72 E H Fowler add Mendon to Mary McMillen Obidiah F Waddell transfers to Edward Mor N W 1s of N W 44 section 10 range 7 west for 1 dollar
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Henry B. Geers
Lawrence Geers
Highland Add
Quincy
Elizabeth Stewart
Mary McMillen
E. H. Fowler
Mendon
Ain
Obidiah F. Waddell
Edward Morto
N. W
Melrose Couple Welcome A Son Thursday Night
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wand of Melrose Thursday night. The announcement notes a healthy birth and adds no further details.
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Edward Wand
Melrose
Unsettled Weather Across Illinois Missouri Iowa This Weekend
Illinois and Iowa expect unsettled conditions with likely snow in northern and central areas and rain or snow in the south. Missouri faces unsettled weather with rain or snow in most portions and cooler conditions in the north and west on Saturday. Sunday may bring continued cold and possible temperature changes in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Local River Levels and Forecast Near Keokuk Quincy Hannibal
River bulletin shows stage of water at 7 AM with readings from Keokuk Quincy Hannibal and other points. Forecasts indicate river levels will change little over the next 96 hours with slight rise or fall depending on locations.
Dentists Meet Week of May 8 in Quincy
The Illinois State Dental Society executive council met in Chicago and set the annual meeting for the week of May 8 in Quincy. Dr. Henry L. Whipple of Quincy presided. Delegates from Quincy expect a large turnout with lectures business sessions clinics and an extensive dental supplies exhibition. Social events will be a major feature and a possible boat excursion may be arranged if weather allows.
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The
Illinois State Dental Society
Chicago
Quincy
Henry L. Whipple
Widow Sues Son Over Farm Deed In McKee Township
Jane Doole, an elderly widow of Kellville, files in circuit court to set aside a deed transferring 95 acres in McKee township to her son George Doole and others. She alleges duress while living in her son's Liberty home. her husband left 115 acres in McKee valued at 6,060. The 95-acre dispute is worth about 5,000, and she resided on the farm 38 years before moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Doole
Kellerville
Circuit
Mckee Township
George Doole
Liberty
Dickson Orchestra Performs at Franklin School
A small but eager Franklin School crowd enjoyed a Dickson orchestra program arranged by the Parent-Teachers Association. The lineup included Irish Medley, American Patrol, a reading titled Franklin by Arthur Thompson, a poem by Lottie Luther, an American sketch, Hungarian dance, vocal solo Roll on Beautiful World Roll On by Maurice Dickson, an encore Beyond the Himalayan Mountains, Home Sweet Home and an Indian war dance Sunny South medley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Dickson
Parent-Teachers’association
Arthur Thompson
Lottie Luther
Maurice Dickson
Home
Sunny South
Troop Train From Chicago Passes Through Burlington to Fort Bliss
A five sleeper and one baggage car troop train arrived at Burlington from Chicago Friday afternoon and departed toward Fort Bliss Texas via Kansas City. The train originated in Columbus Ohio and whether the troops are regulars or National Guard remains unknown.
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Burlington
Chicago
Fort Bliss
Texas
Kansas City
Columbus
Ohio
National Guard
Central Baptist Young People's Union Elects Officers
Kenneth Lewis is elected president of the Central Baptist Young People's Union at the first Baptist church. Officers include Lester Kinesld as vice president Nell Jackson secretary Esther Georgens treasurer. The group, a merger of two societies, plans many social events and Sunday meetings led by six group captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Young People’s Union
Kenneth Lewis
First Baptist Church
Lester Kinesld
Nell Jackson
Esther Georgens
Baptist Young People's Societies
W. ©. Shank
Mabel Warren
Naomi Georgens
Hattie Collins
George Taylor
Mildred Kincaid
Pauline Laws
Peace Endorsed by Quincy Labor Assembly in Wilson Plan
The Quincy Trades and Labor Assembly Friday endorsed President Wilson's peace proposals after receiving a communication from the League to Enforce Peace. The meeting also announced standing committee appointments including Herman Schelp, Frank Irish, Bert Ryan, and Grace Snyder among numerous union reps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Trades and Labor Assembly
Wilson
League
Theodore Bisser
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Jomen
Nipemen
Police
Koch
Ic Jeague
Federation of Arches
Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Quincy High School
G. Buttrick
Congregational Arch
F. W. Bingaman
Gembling
Abbott
Coens
Lola A. Weaver
South Pourth Street
City of Jars
Chief of Police
John Coens
Franklin School
Quincey
Rackshellers
Lawrence Weiss
Civic League
R. W. D. Endres
First Chistian Church
John Inghram
Zeus Smith
Ake Martin
Hancock County
Hoar
Charles E. Hoar
Aed
Edna McCun
Edna MecCun
Circuit Court
Bonnie McCun
Reese
AD Ninhtl
Aecsee
Ron Emoene Apm
Taerie
Keokuk
Quincey Se
Hannibal
Haydon Pump Co
Harry Nicholson
Sle
Macomb
Macomb Wivh Shool
Macomb Iligh School
Bushnell Uwigh Schol
Paseure
Macombers
Burlington Road
Gurney
Labor Assembly
Senate
Union Labor Committee
Labor League
Legislative Committee
Herman Schelp
Iss
Frank Irish
Electrical Workers
Bert Ryan
Tron Molders
William Lincoln
Painters
Charles Spilker
Stuve Mounters
Henry Yornham
Metal Poishers
E. H. Burnett
Ben Kauf
Carpenters Union
Jernhardt Deters
Geer
L. G. Hunsaker
Union Label Committee
William Tancey
Bakery Workers’ Union
Ernst Breuer
Cigar Makers
Thomas Gillespie
Oscar Trine
Carpenters
Frank Amberg
William Ilorst
Typographical Union
Joseph Franke
Beer Drivers
Isert Grover
Katherine Gitte
Wmen’s Union Label League
Grace Snyder
Garment Workers
American Radiator Company
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