Akers Delays Ruling on Quincy Street Railway Injunction
Judge Albert Akers heard the city’s petition to restrain the Quincy Street Railway from operating cars and capping fares while deciding whether the Public Utilities Commission or the courts hold power. The judge criticized the street car company and said he would study the Utilities Act before issuing a ruling next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Street Railway Company
Albert Akers
Circuit
Akers
John T. Inghram
John Wall
E. B. Hamilton
Peoria
Public Utilities Commission
Quincy
The
Utilities Commission
Inghram
John Wheelpock
Philip O'Brien
Wheelock
W. A. Martin
Street Car Company
Hamilton
Illinois
O'Brien
Springfield
Oil treatment planned for Mendon County road work
County Highway Superintendent L. L Boyer inspected oil saving efforts east and north of Mendon and set two and a half miles of road to receive oil. An additional oil car was purchased. Plans to buy land to bypass a washed out bridge were discussed as mail service remains disrupted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L Boyer
Mendon Township
Mendon
Porsi
Palos
Bover
Burton
Boyer
Adams Sixth in War Stamp Sale in May Reports
Julie Lyman McCarl, county war savings chair, congratulates Adams County for ranking sixth among 26 counties in war stamp sales for May. Adams per capita sale reached 128 cents, above the district average 105. Population rank lagged, with January and February higher, March and May showing declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Lyman McCarl
County War Savings Committee
JG. Ames
Jacksoneville
Adams County
Street Car Attorney Formerly Lived Here
Attorney E. Bentley Tramilton now represents the McKinley Traction system in Peoria and argued before Judge Albert Akers. A former Quincy boy, he is son of FE. B. Hamilton who died years ago and once practiced with Sam Woods. Hamilton Jr. studied at Quincy High School and later practiced law in Chicago before joining Burton & Hamilton in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bentley Tramilton
McKinley Traction System
Peoria
Albert Akers
Quincey Boy
FE. B. Hanmilton
Quincy
Sam Woods
Hamilton, Jr
Chicago
The
Finn Or Burton & Hamilton
Deaths and Funerals John W Gilkerson
John W. Gilkerson 72 died at St Marys hospital in Quincy from paralysis after a week long illness. Born January 117 in New Orleans he lived in Quincy since age thirty and worked as a teamster for the Trow bridge Feld company. He is survived by two sons Edward and Harry both of Quincy a brother Edward of Warsaw three sisters Anna Huiskamp Los Angeles Edan Shank and V Beall of Quincy and two grandchildren Karl and Walliam Gilkerson of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gilkerson
North Seventh Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Mr. Gilkerson
New Orleans
Quincy
Trowbridge-Feld Company
Edward
Harry
Warsaw
Anna Huiskamp
Los Angeles
Edan Shank
V. Beall
Karl and
Walliam Gilkerson
Death of Sanford Korn at 908 North Eighth Street
Sanford Korn an elderly Black man aged about 81 died at his home Thursday morning after a several months illness. He was born in Monroe City Missouri about 1843. He leaves wife Mary Korn two brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Frorn
Sanford Korn
Eighth Street
Monroe City
Missouri
Mary Korn
Court House Closed for Holiday in Quincy
The Quincy courthouse remains shut today with most county officials on holiday. The county clerk’s office will operate for one hour this morning to handle essential business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
City to Buy Five Pieces of Motor Fire Equipment
Quincy moves to motorize its fire department for world class efficiency. Mayor O'Brien and Fire Chief Marriotte approve bids for an 85 foot aerial truck and multiple pump chemical hose units with a 20 day bid window and five month delivery plan. All 17 horses will be sold or reassigned to save about $2,900 yearly in feed plus shoeing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
O'Brien
Marriotte
Oldest Traveling Salesman In U S Pays a Visit Here
Cal N W Flaisig 80 years old and in active service for 61 years travels 2,000,000 miles selling Crowley needles from Redditch England. He has lived as a colonel on both sides of the Civil War, survived shipwrecks and cannibal attacks, and plans a Portland stop for a G A R gathering while declaring he cannot retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Cal. N. W
England
Atlantic
Mr. Flaisig
William Crowley & Sons
Redditch
Crowley
Flaisig
Neevle
Jacksonville
Fla
Texas
Missouri
Alhambra
Cal
Abe
Algiers
Yeas
United States
Los Angeles
Oregon
Washington
Florida
Portland
Oats Crop Damage Reported Across County
Farmers cutting oats report rust damage and a sample has been sent to the University for inspection by Farm Advisor E. W. Rusk. In Payson area, Rusk with V. Vanninan and L. R. Simon organized township club meetings at Melrose town hall to share ideas on farm projects. Father Martin Toner from Lacey Washington enrolled for summer at Gem City Business college to improve teaching efficiency. Quincy Bugle and Drum corps serenaded Jeo Seibert on his wedding path and presented a cut glass bowl to the couple as a token of esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rusk
University
V. Vanninan
L. R. Simon
Payson
Melrose Town Hall
Township Club
Martin Toner
Lacey
Washington
St. Martin's College
Gem City Business College
Quincy Bugle and Drum Corps
Lindstreet
Jeo Seibert
Stratman Tops State Civil Service List for Clerk
R. Stratman of Quincy and Margaret C. Connery of Quincy passed the state civil service examination for institution clerk posts. Stratman ranked first among the list of persons who recently completed the tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratman
Lee R. Stratman
Quincy
Margaret C. Connery
Quincyites plan varied Fourth of July celebrations
Quincyans will spend the national holiday with church picnics at nine sites including South Park, a League park baseball game between the Quincy Gems and Hamilton, and concerts, dinners, and fireworks at Highland Park and the Country Club. Parades, picnics at multiple churches, river and park outings, and wire crackers mark the day across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
League Park
Quincy Gems
Hamilton
Highland Park
Illinois State Band
Country Club
St. Paul
St. Peter and
Salem
United Men's League
Ninth
State Streets
Payson
East End
Twelfth Street
St. Francis
Seventeenth and Vine Streets
St. Mary
Seventh and
Adams
Whig
Quincy
Wilson Toastmaster At Chicago Anti-Saloon Banquet
The Chicago Anti-Saloon League held a large banquet Tuesday evening to mark prohibition. George H. Wilson of Quincy acted as toastmaster. MC AL Mxcell led the song service and a silver gift was presented to Scott McBride and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Anti-Saloon League
Chicago
George H. Wilson
Quincy
Central Y. MC
AL Mxcell
Scott McBride
Probate Court Records Reported Guardianship and Estates
In probate court the guardian Mrs Wilhelmina S Ihnen for Leota Elvira Thnen filed bond of 18000 with securities John B Schone and George J Schone. Administratrix Anna M Weisenburger asked discharge after stating estate of George Weisenburger settled. Administrator Joseph Meyer reported receipts 452.98 disbursements 394.34 balance 7.64 and sought continuation. Other estates: Charles W Meyer 303.26, John Davies 157, John Stanton 194.60, William N Lavelle 210, James E Irvin 219.81 in receipts and disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Wilhelmina S. Ihnen
Leota Elvira Thnen
Menne G. Isnan
John B. Schone
George J. Schone
Anna M. Weisenburger
George Weisenburger
Joseph Meyer
Antonia Meyer
Charles W. Meyer
Lafayette Boring
John Davies
John Stanton
William N. Lavelle
James E. Irvin
River Front Vessels Move on Excursions and Tow Plans
The government boat Grace cruised the river yesterday with two quarter-boats and two office boats in tow and will travel as far as Hannibal. The Alabama is due in the city this afternoon after an excursion from St. Louis. She will return downstream tomorrow afternoon. The Keokuk steamer departs today for an excursion down to Hannibal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Hannibal
Alabama
St. Louis
Keokuk
Fire damages Kohl Grocery, $25,000 loss reported
Fire on the second floor of Kohl Grocery Company at 218 North Fourth Street caused about $25,000 in damage. The blaze started allegedly from matches in a wooden box, with water and smoke damage to stock, but the building suffered only slight structural harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kohl
North Fourth Street
George Kohl
E. F. Stannus
George N. Wohl
Kohl Company
Federal Equipment Promised for Tenth Illinois National Guard
Capt Lusk reports full federal equipment will be issued to all companies of the Tenth Regiment I N G before August camp. The 9th 10th and 7th National Guard regiments receive model 1903 Springfield rifles with canteens belts packs and ammunition. The 10th Illinois National Guard trains at Camp Lincoln Springfield from August 9 to 16 with a social trip planned starting July 13 including camping and fishing. Members of Co E are urged to attend Monday night to prepare for the weekend trip and join a first class military and social organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Lusk
Co. IX
United States
7Th National Guard
Illinois National Guard
Camp Lincoln
Springfield
Ill
Co. E
Local residents arrested on Wednesday night on various charges
Carl Hemplemann of 426 Monroe street was arrested on a warrant for allegedly slapping Emmi Stermer and released on bond. John Vernette William Simmons and Joan Schutte were detained near Eighth and Monroe streets by Patrolman Schmidt and charged with loitering, then released on bonds furnished by W H Brackenasick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hemplemann
Mon-roe Street
Marriage Licenses and Insanity Ruling Noted
Marriage licenses issued for Harry J Walbring 34 Fowler and Frances Belle Spilcber 27 Camp Point. Benjamin D Allen legal Macomb and Amanda Morton legal Ma comb. Alice Marston of 2007 Prairie Avenue found insane by county court commission and to be sent to Jacksonville for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Walbring
Fowler
Frances Belle Spilcber
Camp Point
Benjamin D. Allen
Legal
Macomb
Amanda Morton
Alice Marston
Jacksonville
Prairie Avenue
Woman Seeks Striking of Unused Marriage License
Mrs. Tina Crider objects to a marriage license dated April 29 she says was never used and wants it stricken from county records. She fears government pension loss and questions the license status while Deputy Charles Spilker notes prior recent unused licenses recorded in red ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Crider
Charles Spilker
William Davis
Crews Named For The Coming Boat Races
South Side Motor Boat Club and South Side Boat Club announced their crews Thursday for a regatta tied to the Central States Amateur Rowing Association. The Motor Boat Club list includes George Balson Wermann Arp Warren Hartzell Louis Witt Harmon Heidbreder Henry Arp stroke and Fred Luthen coxswain. The South Side BC crew features Elmer Mutz John H Heithold Roy Flussong Henry Dix August Bowman stroke and Clarence Gail coxswain. A single and four oared barge will also compete at St Louis on July 11. Local rowers hope to claim medals as top oarsmen depart for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Motor Boat Club
South Side Boat Club
George Balson
Wermann Arp
Warren Hartzell
Louis Witt
Harmon Heidbreder
Henry Arp
Fred Luthen
B.C
Elmer Mutz
John H. Heithold
Roy Flussong
Henry Dix
August Bowman
Clarence Gail
Central States Amateur Rowing Association
St. Louis
Brick is Selected for the Irving School
The buildings and grounds committee reviewed architect Martin J. Geise plans for the new Irving school building. They selected brick from many samples received by Business Manager Clyde Sears. Other building matters were discussed and will be reported at the July 8 board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
board = of education
Musselman
Martin J. Geise
Irving School
Clyde Sears
Comittee
Chauffeurs Club Elects Officers in Rogers Hall Meeting
The Chauffeurs' club held its annual election of officers Thursday night in Rogers hall at Sixth and Hampshire streets. Edward Miles was named president with Edward Wood as vice president, Henry Robinson treasurer, Gue Coffer secretary, and Lyman Noll assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauffeurs’ Club
Rogers Hall
Sixth and
Hampshire Streets
Edward Miles
Edward Wood
Henry Robinson
Gue Coffer
Lyman Noll
Real Estate Transfers From Quincy Area Reflect Small Sums
Transfers shown include George G A Lepper and Maud Lepper to Charles B Young and Hattie Young for Lot 15 Block 1 Prospect Place addition to Quincy priced at 2300. E Brosi and Anna G Brosi convey to Fred W Brinkoetter half of lots 37 and 38 Block 4 Churlies addition Quincy for 5. John W Allen sells Lot 3 Block 4 Meyer J W Caldwells survey for 175. Multiple heirs and spouses convey Lot 8 Block 116 John Wood's addition Quincy to Louise and Anna M Weisenburger with others acknowledged by love and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. A. Lepper
Maud Lepper
Charles B. Young
Hattie Te. Young
Prospect Place
Quiny
Co. E. Brosi
Anna G. Brosi
Fred W. Brinkoetter
Churlie
Quincy
John W. Allen
Elmer E, Cline
Meyer
J. W. Caldwell
Katherine
Frederick C. Bock
Wilelmine Weisenburger
Adelaide Weisenburger
Mayblle G. Voth
Frederick N. Voth
Philip Bock
Louise
Anna M. Weisenburger
John Wood
Y M C A Notes on Students Leaving for Summer
H PD Pethank a G C B C student at the Y left late last evening for China where he will spend the summer and return to Quincy next September. Freret Doe of Philipsburg Montana another G C B C student at the Y has returned home to spend the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. PD. Pethank
G. C B.C
Tha Y
Iate
Chiense
Quincy
Freret Doe
Mwhilipsburg
Mont
G. C BC
The
Birth of Boy to Deronta Family at Messing Hospital
A boy was born Thursday morning at Messing hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Peat Deronta of 5229 North Thirteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messing Hospital
Peat Deronta
North Thirteenth Street
Repair Work on the Taylor Road Progresses for Fourth of July Use
A joint committee of the Motor Club Auto Trades association Chamber of Commerce and Cannon Ball Trail association pushes Taylor road repairs. Contractor John Mehaffey grades fills and builds up holes while local promoter Clat Adams offers free transport for workers and teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Road
Motor Club, Auto Trades Association
Chamber of Commerce and
Cannon Ball Trail Association
Quincy
Thomas R. Evans
W. J. Singleton
John Mehaffey
C. L
Clat" Adams
B. B
Mr. Evans
Evans
Standard Oil Company
City urged to halt street cars over daily riders impact
Quincy officials asked a court to grant a non operation injunction against the street car company claiming the move would inconvenience more than 12 000 people daily and reduce fares by over 1700 dollars daily. Superintendent W A Martin cited 12 000 riders a day and 140 150 workers could lose jobs during the injunction period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
W. A. Martin
Miss Harriet Thesen Visits with Quincy kin in city
Miss Harriet Thesen of St. Louis is in Quincy visiting her grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Theon of 616 Madison Street. Her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Thesen of St. Louis will visit in Quincy next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Thesen
St. Louis
City
Henry Theon
Madison Street
Harry Thesen
Quincy
Weather summary for Midwest states and river forecast
Illinois expects fair and warm weather then unsettled with scattered thunder showers. Missouri remains generally warm with possible night storms in the northwest and central. Iowa shows unsettled showers and cooler west with fair in east, while river stages from Muscatine to Keokuk rise slightly and fall downstream toward Louisiana over 24 hours.
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Illinois
Missouri
Northwest
Fen
Jowa
Ims
Muscatine
Keokuk
Louisiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taghram
Jonger
Quines
Tie
Commission
Wall and Hamilton
Wall
Ake Martin
Chauffeurs
American Automobile Association
Bureau
Quincy Whig Information Bureau
Frederick J. Haskin
Washington, D. C
Flarry Carson
Bethel
Quincey
Carson
Palmyra
Sue Taylor
Daily River Bulletin
Ont
Davenport
Hannibal Wee
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