Escape Of Government Deserter From Quincy Jail
A government deserter named Hite escaped from the Quincy city jail Saturday night through a police court room window after the cell door was left unlocked by Officer Theron. Chief Melton suspended Theron and warned of discharge, as federal authorities were alerted and Danville officials were asked to watch for the fugitive who wore a uniform and had no money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam
Lite
United States Army
Quincy
Hite
Theron
Fifte
Melton
Pat Piercy
Henry
Meise
Chief Melton
Slite
Mimic World
Danville
Langan First Candidate Files Petition For Supervisor
John E. Langan, candidate for assistant supervisor, files first petition at City Hall as Clerk Duke Schroer opens. Langan’s name tops the supervisor ballot. eight waited at 9 as doors opened. List of Monday filers includes Smith, Hyatt, Langan, Milbert, Ridder, Genenbacher, Zimmerman, Lemley, Riggs, Bener, Bader, Kemp, Harwood. Republicans Loeffler Lepper McNutt Meyer Schanz Thhesar Owen Orr Smith Zang Ames. Last filing date set for February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Langan
Duke Schroer
Mr. Langan
William H. Smith
Samuel S. Hyatt
Dem
George Milbert
Adolph ©. Ridder
George Genenbacher
Michael
Mike) Zimmerman
J. W. Lemley
Ella F. Riggs
Fred N. Bener
William J. Bader
W. C. Kemp
J. E. Harwood
Edward Loeffler
John Lepper
Charles W. Zang
Ajor
Newton Ames
Registrants Wanted by Medical Board Holds First Meeting
The medical advisory board convenes at 1 p.m. today in the federal courtroom of the post office building. It includes physicians from Quincy as well as Brown and Pike counties. Registrants who appealed for another medical examination or whose cases were referred are asked to attend for careful review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medical Advisory Board
Federal Court Room
Post Office
Whig
Quincy
Brown
Pike
Fragmentary civic note on neighbors and conduct
A fragment references council matters and neighbor conduct with unclear names and actions. The readable bits suggest discussions about behavior labeled as cowardly and a contrast with allies or rivals, but specifics are missing.
Stephens Discharged In Heckles Court
An altercation in Clayton Illinois on December 23 led to a state warrant for Warren and John Stephens and James Green. The charge against Stephens was dismissed when the prosecutor did not appear. Earlier Green and Stephens had a bar room dispute over smoking and a china pitcher blow. Stephens had been fined 19.75 in Clayton before Green moved to Quincy. The warrant was not returned to the court for Friday’s hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Ill
Warren
John Stephens
James Green
Heckle
Green
Stephens
Quincy
Government Consults Drainage Engineers Over District Disputes
S N McCrory chief drainage investigator for the department of agriculture met in Quincy with Edmund T Perkins representing Lima Lake Drainage district and W P Bushnell Isham Randolph representing Hunt Drainage district. They discussed plans to adjust differences and seek a fair settlement while the agriculture department offers advisory input only. Water from Heat district overflows into Lima Leake district causing lawsuits and hindering farming. the two districts near Quincy total over 30 000 acres of fertile land awaiting an adequate drainage system.
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S. N. McCrory
Department of Agriculture
Quincy
Edmund T. Perkins
Lima Lake
W. P. Bushnell
Isham Randolph
Hunt
Lima Leake
Ouiney
Women in $1000 War Savings Club Add Members
The $1600 war savings stamp club grows as Postmaster Elmer Lummis reports three new women members in Quincy. Susie Penick Susan Hill and Lola Arnold join others who purchase $1000 thrift stamp bonds, making them privileged members in a patriotic push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lummis
Susie Penick
Susan Hill
Lola Arnold
Quincy
Adams County Teachers Meet and Spelling Bee Dates
County Superintendent John Steiner announced the Adams County annual teachers meeting and county spelling bee will be in Quincy on February 14 and 15. Sessions occur at the high school and township eliminations set for February 8, with final county competition Friday February 15 in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steiner
Morday
Adams County
Quincy
Names Placed On Exemption Board List Of Missing Questionnaires
The Quincy exemption board presented Chief L Melton with a new list of registrants who failed to return their questionnaires. Officials suspect many did not receive forms or have already enlisted. Citizens with information on the listed men are asked to notify the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Charles HI. Bennett
Maine
Roy Bridwell
Vermont
Jack Stanley
Adams St
Huston Stubberson
Streator
John Alba
North Ninth
Madison Clay
Chestnut St
Fenes Torriss
Felix Sai
Rafael Nevarro
Broadway
C. A. Wabbard
North Sixth
St. James
Blackey
Vermont St
Frank Gunn
Jersey St
St Paul School Closes This Week Over Coal Shortage
The St Paul parochial school will be closed this week and the next due to the coal shortage. The absence at the school affects the mid semester period and involves parish youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Society Church Meeting Friday Evening
The Society of the Church will hold a meeting Friday evening. Members are asked to attend as plans for upcoming events will be discussed and decisions finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Church
Soldiers and Sailors Home Obituaries and Notices
James McKinley aged 78 died Monday morning. He was born in Ohio and served in the Civil War in Co H 1éth Illinois infantry. He was a laborer and never married. A Clinton Indiana niece has been notified. Funeral of Capt Monroe Potts, who died Saturday noon, held Monday afternoon. Burial in Home cemetery. Mrs Marshall cottage 20 ill Sunday but better. Mr and Mrs Gray cottage 20 visited daughter in city. Mrs Clifford Waynes and daughter June of Springfield visiting Houser parents cottage 22. Mr and Mrs Boyles cottage 20 returned from Chicago for family reunion. Barney Anderson cottage 20 now in hospital. Mr Lomelino cottage 22 wife ill in Springfield hospital transferred to cottage 11. Mrs Parsons cottage 20 ill but improving. Mr and Mrs Hart cottage 20 have
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James McKinley
Ohio
Co. H
Clinton
Monroe Potts
Home
Marshall
Gray
Clifford Waynes
June
Springfield
Houser
Boyles
Chicago
Barney Anderson
Lomelino
Parsons
Mrs. Hart
Cottage hall reopens with barbershop move
The transfer to a cottage costs five dollars. The hall again opens for business. The barber shop in the rear of the Home store has been relocated to the basement of the hall.
Neutrone Prescription 99 offers rheumatism relief
An advertisement touts Neutrone Prescription 99 as a new remedy for rheumatism, claiming quick relief without hot liniments plasters steam baths electricity or massage. It promises noticeable reduction of aches and stiffness in inflamed joints and muscles. Bottles cost 50c and 1, with mail orders and Owl Drug Store in Quincy listed as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Owl Drug Store
6Th St
Advance Showing of Spring Goods
There is going to be a marvelous fashion for silks and satins that wash. American people should buy silks when possible as silk is not scarce. Forerunners of new items are on display across departments. 32 inch tub shirtings in pure silk lisle with colored striped grounds offered at $1.25 per yard. Pelgram & Meyers new silks shown. patterns limited to the W. T. Duker Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelgram & Meyers
W. T. Duker Company
Imported china celery trays and matching glassware set
Vintage imported china features 9 inch decorated trays with Dresden border and gold stamps. Includes salad plate, water pitcher, six glasses, and a matching vase set with cut glass and enamel decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
Also Mentioned on This Page
William H. Hite
Langan
Medical Board
OSE Planning Imunity House
Clayton Barber
United States
the Aidies
L. Melton
W. Tpiduker
Quincy’s Linen House
W. T. Duker Co
Mallison & Co
Copenhagen
T. Mulcahy
Vpistorial Review Co
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