Stone Shelter favored by joint committee plan chosen
A Friday meeting in Mayor Abbott's office set plans for a South Park shelter house in stone. Mayor Abbott and Alderman McNutt oppose stone due to cost, while four committee members favor it. Architect Behrensmeyer to prepare stone and brick cost estimates for comparison. The shelter and band stand to be built about 90 feet apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Behrensmeyer
South Park
W. K. Abbott
Commgfmittee
Abbott
James McNutt
Harvey Iggs
Rotary Club
Meere
Behrensmeyer
South Side Club Regatta Planned Amid Meetings
Members of the South Side Boat club vote for a club regatta on Sunday July 24 with wet boat races planned for next Friday evening. A Peoria trip report is given, six applications approved, ten more next. A barge race between married and single men is set for the regatta in St. Louis July 29. Fred Luthin challenges Art Weisenberger to a race on regatta day, accepted. Secretary to contact North Side club for inter-club date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Waren Hartzell
Peoria
Rom E. Hetf
Southestern Amateur Rowing Association
St. Louis
Fred Luthin
York
Art Weisenberr
Weisenberer
Crops Look Good Says Farmer Rusk
On my way to Lima Friday Farmer Rusk said he saw fine wheat fields with grain in shock and thick shocks predicting higher yields than earlier expected. He stopped on Wissman and Sons farm noting one of the prettiest alfalfa fields in the country and their profitable alfalfa cultivation. Earl Nolan has bought a bungalow on Twentieth street between Broadway and Vermont, to live with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Farner Rusk
Wissman Ad Sons
Puntry
Abe Martin Tilford Toots Brother Returns to Inquiry
Abe Martin Tilford Toots’ brother, who left some time ago to investigate a minor proposition, has returned. Pinky-Kerr won a scholarship in a harbor project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilford Toots
Pinky — Kerrs
Round-Up Committees Plan Detailed Work
Committees directing fall celebration exhibits meet in the Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday afternoon July 18 to pass on proposed plans. Mrs Ida Abbott chairs the women’s and fancy work and canned goods group. The better babies committee appointed subcommittees under Mrs Maida Lee Fosgate with entries Mrs J E Meatheringham camp Point Place and equipment Mrs frank Weems Quincy judges Mrs A B Leeper Lima scorers Mrs Kirkpatrick Clayan. Better babies contests draw the most interest with strict scientific judging of weight height and age conformity rather than dress or looks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ida Abbott
Abott
Maida Lee Fosgate
J. E. Meatheringham
Camp Point
Frank Weems
Quincy
A. B. Leeper
Lima
Kirkpatrick
Clayan
Reverend Martin Foley Seriously Injured in Garage Accident
Reverend Martin J. Foley, editor of the Western Catholic and rector of the Pittsfield Catholic church, is hospitalized at St. Marys after a garage incident. His car rolled forward, dislocating one knee and bruising the other, while pinned against the wall. The crash occurred when a helper failed to shift into gear or secure the starting lever. Dr. O F Schulhian attends him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin J. Foley
Western Catholic
Catholic Church
Pittsfield
St. Mary's Hospital
Father Foley
St. Mary’s Hospital
O. F. Schulhian
Concerts Planned Across Parks by Oluth Infantry Band
Music lovers will enjoy Sunday concerts by the Oluth Infantry Band in South Park at 1 3 oclock and Washington Park tonight and Sunday evening. Director Remaendorfz has arranged a varied program featuring opera and military airs. Tonight in Washington Park at 7 50 o'clock the program includes National Defense Jacobs Waltz Alpine Sunset Ring Grand selection from Mikado Sullivan Patrol the Blue and the Grey Dalby On My Way to New Orleans and more. Sunday afternoon in South Park offers March Hilth Infantry Reinkendorft opera selections Arabian Nights and other pieces. Highland Park concludes with New York Hippodrome Sousa Attila Verdi dance pieces and more all in a grand program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oluth Infantry
South Park
Washington’ Park
Tagaland Park
So Oclock
Book Remaendorfz
Washington Park
National Defense
Jacobs
Sullivan Patrol
Dalby
New Orleans
Taylor
Ertman
Lake Panama Exposition
Lampe
Hilth Infantry
Reinkendorft
Tligh
South
Lauren
Ratran
Atleeien Peck
Py Betas
Normandy
Eng
Mario Planquette
Praumerei
Eee
Schumann
Brooks Sindsay
Highland Park
New York
Motor Boat Club to Have Outing
Arrangements for the South Side Motor Boat club annual outing were set at a Friday night meeting Fred Luthin was named chairman of the organizing committee Amos Conger Warren Hart zeil Charles Peak and A Kelly joined as new members The outing is planned for Sunday July 20 A smoker followed the meeting and lunch was served The club now has 15 members Knights of Columbus plan boat excursion Hannibal lodge will travel to La Grange stopping in Quincy for the local contingent on July 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Motor Boat Club
Fred Luthin
Amos Conger
Warren Hartzeil
Charles Peak
A. Kelly
Knights of Columbus
Hannibal Lodge
la Grange
Quincy
Reports From Ad Club Delegates at Philadelphia Meet
Delegates C. P. Salyer R. E. Heckman and Raymond Voigt will report on their convention sections at the Quincy Ad club meeting next Thursday night. The group will arrange Stanley L. Krebs fall lectures, discuss a Quincy trade week, and set a date for the Ad club picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Advertising Clubs Association
Philadelphia
Quincy Ad Club
C. P. Salyer
R. E. Heckman
Raymond Voigt
Stanley L. Krebs
Quincy
Ad Club
Alexander shipping bill threatens inland river traffic
River traffic on the Mississippi faces danger from the Alexander shipping bill now before the Senate. Quincy Freight bureau Commissioner L B Boswell warns a board to regulate water freight rates would harm inland carriers and competition with railroads. The Upper Mississippi River Association urges striking inland provisions and urges protests to Senators Clarke and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Alexander Shipping
House of Representatives
United States Senate
L. B. Boswell
Quincy Freight Bureau
Board of Control
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Boswell
Association
United States
Clarke
Senate
Upper Mississippi River Association
Middle West
Tlinois
Quincy
One Way to Prevent Infantile Paralysis
Julius Chambers of the Brooklyn Eagle urges parents to keep children indoors away from other kids and to use saltwater nostril sprays and throat swabs as a preventive routine. He notes daily warm baths and proper care can avert paralysis and mentions the Rockefeller Institute’s serum as a disputed preventive measure linked to John D. Rockefeller Jr.'s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Chambers
Brooklyn Eagle
Rockfeller Institute
John D. Rockefeller
Recruits drilled as mobilization near Springfield grows
Recruits of Company F. completed regular drill at the Armory Friday night amid rumors of the Fifth’s mobilization call. No word from Springfield on dispatch to the mobilization camp, but the local company may depart soon. Private Joseph Sanders of Battery B. First Field Artillery was found dead beside the Wabash track near Springfield after a train accident. Major James Phalen’s report from Chicago notes 1,093 enlistees rejected for physical debility and 103,120 soldiers admitted to federal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Joseph Sanders
Battery B. First Field Artillery of New York
James Phalen
S. A
Springfeld
Chicago
Next Sociability Run Being Planned in Quincy
Quincy business men regret missing Thursday's sociability tour of Adams and Pike counties. The 36 Quincy bankers were warmly welcomed in nine towns, and a new run will be planned at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday at 2 PM. Pilot J R Pearce led a smooth trip with minimal delays, and the next route will depend on road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams
Pike
Sociability Automobile Committee
Chamber of Commerce
J. R. Pearce
Payson
Rockport
Pilot Pearce
Quincy Trade
Sociability Automobile Tours
Mr. Pearce
F. W. Crane
C. C. Crooks
A. H. Beitman
J. L. Duker
W. A. Martin
Farmer Rusk
H. C. Sprick
F. H. Scudder
Fire at rear barn in Quincy prompts still alarm
A mystery fire started in a barn behind 524 Spring Street caused Nos. 1, 2 and 3 companies to respond to a 4:30 p m Friday still alarm. Some straw burned and the fire was extinguished with no damage. The vacant property is owned by S. D. Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Street
5S. D. Simpson
Spaulding Takes Vacation Visit to Indiana Friends
Jack Spaulding manager of the Postal Telegraph company will soon take a vacation to visit friends in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spaulding
Jack Spaulding
Postal Telegraph Company
Indiana
Police Officer Alonzo Meyer Reported Grave Illness
Police officer Alonzo Meyer was reported very sick at his home on Tavkaga Street. Doctors fear he may not recover to see another day. Meyer has suffered an ailing hip for about a year and recently could work only a few days before leaving on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Meyer
Tavkaga Street
Odd Fellows Will Pay Guards Dues in Illinois
Illinois Odd Fellows lodges will cover dues for any member belonging to the state militia while on active government duty. Grand Master J. J. Crowder announced the policy in a Gern City lodge meeting, urging each lodge to make the family of an absent soldier a special object of fraternal care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
J. J. Crowder
Illinois I. O. O. F
A. C. Swartwout
Gern City Lodge
Crowder
Jost and Kiefer 10 Hold Big Picnic at Point Pleasant
Employees of Jost and Kiefer Printing plan a daylong picnic in Point Pleasant Hep, with trips by launches and a packed program of morning races, games, and social events led by honored guests including John Meyer and Mrs. Jost. Afternoon features ball games and handball, concluding with a search for Wilhe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jost & Kiefer Printing Company
Point Pleasant Hl
John Meyer
G. Jost
Kiefer
Zolle
Nolte
Helmer
Linz
Mulinex
Weisenhorn
Wolf
Heidbreder
Schermerhorn
Whamf
Columbia
Point Pleasant
Commodore
Fat Man
lLving v. G. Just
Mahair v. Zolle
Otrten
McDonald
Emrich
Bernhard
Willie Warner
Busch
Sohl
Herbert
Frageman
Weber
Rottman
Hemming
Leap Frog
Walfort
Landwehr
Blase
Jost
Freese
John Jost
Lassitude
Motor Truck For No 6 House On Way
The new motor truck for the No 6 engine house at Seventeenth and Broadway was shipped from the American LaFrance factory in Elmira July 3. It will arrive soon and will be the third apparatus of its kind in the local fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth and Broadway
American-La France Company
Elmira
Thirty Women Attend Armory Meeting in Quincy
Thirty women attended the Ladies of the Armory meeting at the Armory Friday night. Miss Florence Wand spoke on the group's meaning and duties. Several members signaled intent to join, and theater tickets were issued for a July 15 and 19 benefit show titled The Bugle Call. An outing honoring Herman Meeker of Chicago was hosted by J B McGuire at Marceline with toastmaster Jimmy Jones and caterer Henry Gerdoell arranging affairs. Other guests included Louis Terlisner Wesley Craig Col Bartleté Frank Dean Mr. Davis Mr. Scott and Henry Kaclther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Armory
Armory
Florence Wand
Savoy Theater
Bugle Call
J. B. McGuire
Virginia Hotel
Herman Meeker
Chicago
Quincy
McGuire
Marceline
Kaelber Club
Jimmy" Jones
Burlington Station
Henry Gerdoell
Front Street
Mr. Meeker
Louis Terlisner
Wesley Craig
Col Bartleté
U.S. Fish Commission
Frank Dean
Mr. Davis
Scott
Henry Kaclther
Ott Heads to Decatur Then Chicago for Business
C. H. Ott, manager of the Seavill store in this city, leads today with his family on a motor trip to Decatur. He will proceed to Chicago and Grand Rapids for business while the Ott family stays in Decatur visiting relatives. They plan to return in about ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. HH. Ott
Seavill
Decatur
Ott
Chicago
Grand Rapids
Wabash Passenger Train Derailed Near Stillwell
The west bound Wabash train derailed two miles west of Stillwell Friday night as the last three Pullman cars were thrown from the track. No injuries were serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TA Porte
Ind
Wabash
Stillwell
Here
Seal Gape Pool
Blessing hospital elects Montgomery as board president
Blessing hospital trustees met Thursday night electing B Montgomery as board president and J W Gardner as vice president. V G Musselman was named secretary and J W Emery treasurer. An executive committee includes S B Montgomery U W Breitweiser and C F A Behrensmeyer. Medical staff names include Drs Kirk Shango Thomas Knox Robert Christie and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Montgomery
Board of Trustees
Blessing Hospital
J. W. Gardner
V. G. Musselman
J. W. Emery
J. H. Bastert
E. N. Monroe
S. B. Montgomery
U. W. Breitweiser
C. F.A. Behrensmeyer
Kirk Shango
Thomas Knox
Robert Christie
W. W. Williams
C. D. Center
C. E. Ericson
Elizabeth Ball
Warren Pearce
Dan Stine
H. A. Nickerson
A. W. Werner
J. KK. Reticker
Boys in Police Court Over Noise and Disturbances
Numerous complaints about gangs of boys at South Third and Fourth streets and State and Ohio streets led to two youths in police court on Friday morning, fined for peace disturbance. LeRoy Menn paid 10 dollars and costs, while Russell Schaefer youths were fined and costs. Mrs. Anna Edmonson was discharged after complaint by John Phelps about loud noise keeping him awake. The assault case against Sherman McGovern was continued to next Tuesday. The forgery case against Flo Ross was postponed again to 9 am today as her sister failed to arrive from Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Third
South Fourth
State
Ohio
John Griefer
Griefer
LeRoy Menn
Russell Schaefer
Menn
Schaefer
Anna Edmonson
John Phelps
Samet
Hampshire Street
Phelps
Sherman McGovern
William Carter
New Chapter of Old Feud In Lima Assault Case
George and Luther Sauble faced Justice E J Bonney on assault charges brought by James Higgins over hogs crossing onto Higgins land. Luther was found guilty and plans an appeal. his brother was acquitted amid a long running feud dating to post Civil War disputes over land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saubles
Higgins
George
Luther Sauble
Lima
Court of Justice of the Peace
E. J. Bonney
James Higgins
Saubie Brothers
Luther Saubie
Saubies
LeRoy — Adair
Luther
Ciicmt Court
Supreme Court
Meetings in Labor Temple Next Week
Thirteen labor meetings will be held in Labor Temple at Ninth and State streets next week starting Monday July 10. Carpenters No 1366 Tailors and Electrical Workers open the week followed by Beer Drivers and Stone Cutters Tuesday and Bartenders Wednesday. Building Trades Council Thursday features Carpenters No 389 Team Owners and Metal Polishers. Friday hosts Trades and Labor Assembly and Bricklayers with Bakers meeting Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Ninth
State Streets
Fnday
Real Estate Transfers in Quincy Real Estate Transfers
William F Bauhaus and others transfer part of lot 13 and 1a of Artus addition to Edward Earl Nolan in Quincy for 10 dollars. Jesse D Predmore and others convey part of section 31 township 3s in northwest quadrant to Raymond G Sykes for 3.3 dollars. Kirk Shango sells part of section 12 block 4 Reyes addition in Quincy for 4000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Bauhaus
Edward Earl Nolan
Artus
Quincy
Jesse D. Predmore
Raymond G. Sykes
Kirk Shango
Ethelyn Gash
Reyes
Qu'ncy
Funeral services for Clemens Grawe at home and church
Funeral services for Clemens Grawe, final son of Mr and Mrs C A Grawe of North Assetto Fourth Street, were held at 2:30 PM at the residence and at 3 PM at St. Sines Catholic Church. Rev Francis Basial officiated. burial followed at Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemens
Pea
C. A. Grawe
North Assetto Fourth Street
Welock
Sines Catholic
Pa Vrancis Basiat
Calvary Cemetery
Canoe Upsets at Lake Cooper Endangers Passengers
T E Musselman capsized with his companion Raymond Johns while motorless canoeing on Lake Cooper a few miles above Keokuk dam. Musselman swam to shore guiding the overturned craft while a nearby rowboat assisted, later regaining the boat and continuing his cruise. He regrets losing a fine string of black bass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Cooper
T. E. Musselman
Raymond Johns
Mt Rose
Iowa
Keokuk Dam
Mar
Musselman
John
Mr. Musselman
North Side Boat Club reports progress and regatta plans
At the semi monthly meeting the North Side Boat Club praised its strong condition with one new member and two applications. Otto Hess said the Southwestern Amateur Rowing association regatta will be on Creve Coeur lake near St. Louis July 28 and 29 with entry blanks provided. The crew did not race in Peoria for lack of a suitable boat and plans a match with Peoria winners of the Central Amateur Rowing association in the near future. Next Tuesday the crew will build a new float to replace the one washed away last winter. Next meeting July 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side Boat Club
Otto Hess
Southwestern Amateur Rowing Association
North Side
Peoria
Central Amateur Rowing Association
C. E. Herleman
Former Plymouth resident reports on crops and harvest
William M. Fleming, formerly wed on a Plymouth area farm and now living near Redfield, S. C., writes The Whig praising the country and noting 240 acres of crops this year with barley heading wheat and oats in the boot corn being plowed twice first alfalfa hay in the stack and heavy harvest. Mendon School Case set for next week hearing on directors’ rights to hold offices and issue bonds for a new county high school. court adjourned to Monday after a brief session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Fleming
Plymouth
Redfield
The
Whig
Mendon
Circuit Court
Weather sketchy forecast with mixed signals
Timor and Missouri trends show cooler Saturday with possible showers and unsettled Sunday. Iowa expected fair Saturday, turning unsettled Sunday. East portions may see Saturday afternoon rain and cooler temperatures, with a potential for further changes into Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timor
Missouri
Iowa
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw Street Area
The river below Warsaw St Louisiana is expected to fall slowly over the next 38 hours as observed and forecast by local hydrological authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw St
Louisiana
Poe Rent Notice Enters Inquiry At Sll Mafre Street
Fragmentary text shows a rental inquiry or notice referencing a street name and contact phone. Details are incomplete but indicate a housing or property rental matter with a formal inquiry.
Also Mentioned on This Page
McNutt
South Side Club
Abe Martin
Martin Foley
Loose Lucas
Wayne
Motor Boat Club
Alexander Bill
Milton
J. R. Rouse
North Tenth Street
Wilper Yard
Double Thirteen
Frank Wilper
Cherry — Street
Carl Martindale
Wheeler Brittain
Brittain
Martindale
Hayworth
Porter Dunbar
John Dunbar
Kentucky
Public Library
Fourth
Maine Streets
Dicksons
Dickson
North
Middletown
A M. Simons
Visalia
Cal
Ben Heckle
A. M. Simons
California
Arizona
ODD Fellows
Military Ladies of Armory
Savoy
Clemens Grawe
Companion
Lake
Cooper
Near Plymouth
Paul Eee
Keokuk Bee
Hannibal Baers
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