Mrs Nick Seriously Hurt In Tenth Street Buggy Crash
Shocking accident Tuesday afternoon near the Wabash tracks on Tenth street left Mrs. Lawrence Nick of 929 Vinestreet with a fractured skull and severe head injuries after her buggy collided with a Dick Brewery truck driven by Fred Klusmeyer. Dr Montgomery and Dr Knapheide treated her at Blessing hospital, where she remained unconscious at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Nick
Vinestreet
Dick's Brewery
Wabash Tracks
Tenth Street
Fred Klusmeyer
Nick
Riverfront salvage work frees sunken Columbia tug
Work started Tuesday to raise the tug Columbia from the riverbed after a barge towed by the Kinser struck it. Chains were placed under Columbia and fastened to a sand pier and a barge. If the sand pier derrick cannot lift enough, the heavy barge may be sunk to tighten the chains and lift the tug for repairs. It took nearly two days to place the chains beneath the tug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Kinser
Big L O. O. F. Gathering at Lodge Session
Members of the S. O. O. F. lodge No. 12 gathered for a regular session Tuesday night A. E. Shannon was initiated into the lodge mysteries and Lee Deeter was appointed captain of the degrees team After the lodge closed refreshments of ice cream and cake were served to members
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. O. F. Lodge
No. 12
A. E. Shannon
Lee Deeter
Eight Million For Injured Soldiers Vocational Training
Washington July 16 Eight million dollars for vocational training of injured soldiers sailors and marines is provided by an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill tentatively adopted by the house Tuesday by a vote of 120 to 19. The appropriation measure originally passed the house and was vetoed by the President, carrying 6,000,000 for this purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washiington
House
Martin Squire Marsh Mallow renews attack on league
The report notes the figure renews his attack on the league of nations at a blacksmith shop tomorrow rain or shine. Constable Newt Plum's neuritis is traced to pyorrhoea where the trail was lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Marsh Mallow
League of’ Nations
Ten Decrees of Divorce Signed on the Last Day
Circuit court adjourned with judge Albert Akers signing ten decrees of divorce. Cases include Orabelle Leach v Leach with cruelty cited, custody for children, and Men don residence noted. Other divorces involve Lucy Ferig, Berniece Beals, Louise Lane, Rosa Vincent, Elsie Barker, and more with desertion and cruelty as grounds. alimony and custody arranged in several judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Albert Akers
Orabelle Leach
Charles Leach
Cari
Vera
Verna
Mendon
Rosa Katherine Vincent
John Louis Vincent
Valta Francis
Valentine May
Violet Dave Vincent
Harry Barker
Elsie Barker
Henry Roy Spear
Henriestta Nichols Spear
Homer A. Snow
Ethel Snow
Amos H. Balsar
Susie E. Balsar
Balsar
Fowler
Arthur John
William Earl
Arthur Hazen Balsar
Elizabeth Clark
Irving Clark
Velma Pauline
Samuel Clifton Clark
John Hunter
Clark
Press Association Program Arranged in Quincy
The sixty-first semi annual meeting of the Military Tract Press association will be held in Quincy at the Chamber of Commerce on Friday. The program includes addresses by Julius Kesphol James Dertinger Charles Eichenauer J A Cohoon and Perry Willis with topics on building up daily job printing prices and home rule. A luncheon and afternoon talks follow with a round table discussion and a tour of the city for attending members and their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military Tract Press Association
Quincey
Chamber of Commerce
Julius Kesphol
James E. Dertinger
The
Bushnell Record
Charles F. Eichenauer
Quincy Herald
General Assembly
Tl. L. Williamson
Tlinois Press Association
Perry C. Wilis
Quincy
Power Boat Members To Have Big Picnic At Point Pleasant
Quincy Power Boat Club members and their families will hold the annual basket picnic at Point Pleasant next Sunday. Ott Schott, Chiff Padgett and Dr Jenkins were appointed to arrange details and promise red lemonade. Cliff Padgett was elected Commodore for the year, with a treasurer election postponed to the next meeting after a smoker honoring Padgett’s recent victories at Moline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Power Boat Club
Point Pleasant
Ott Schott
Chiff Padgett
Dr Jenkins
Cliff Padgett
Moline
Soldier Returns From France In 19th Division
J Leo Hopke arrived home Tuesday morning from France with the 19th grand division Transporta tion corps. He had been in service nearly a year and was stationed at Nevers shops Camp Stephens. Lawrence Roehl, son of Mr and Mrs A M Roehl of 1606 Spring street, also returned from France after 18 months in a cavalry unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Leo Hopke
France
States
19Th
Grand Division Transportation Corps
Nevers Shops
Camp Stephens
Lawrence Roehl
A. M. Roehl
Spring Street
Roehl
Street Car Case Denied Injunction Against Quincy Transit
Judge Albert Akers in the circuit court refused the injunction to stop Quincy street railway operations and to forfeit the franchise. Corporation Counsel John S Inghram warned the public utilities commission holds authority for such action while noting the city’s interest and potential inconvenience to residents. The case can be pressed in the September term. the city awaits the utilities commission ruling on the seven cent fare case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Street Railway Company
Albert Akers
Circuit
Akers
John S. Inghram
Quincy
Public Utilities Commission
Inghram
Moose Hear Report On The Convention
Loyal Order of Moose members gathered Tuesday night to hear convention reports from Mooseheart delegates. Mooseheart, with a Roosevelt auditorium and a large school for deceased brothers’ children, hosts 700 students. The order grew from 607,000 prewar to 634,000 after wartime losses, despite 61,000 in service and 13,000 deaths. After adjournment, members enjoyed a luncheon and smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyal Order of the Mose
Mooseheart
Geo. FE. Stipp
Harry C. Emmerasaon
H. L. Green
F. W. Schaller
Chicago
Quincy
House Committee
Quincy Pulse Officers Installed at Carpenters Union Meeting
The Carpenters Union No 1366 held a Labor Temple gathering Monday evening electing officers for the new term. August Schelp named marshal for the Labor Day parade. A trade conditions report was given and letters from Edward Rengstorff and Fred Goessling read. One new member joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters Union
Labor Temple
August Schelp
Edward Rengstorff
Fred Goessling
Detroit
Degrees Confered At Herman Lodge Convocation
At a special convocation of Herman lodge A F and A M held in the masonic temple on Monday afternoon and evening the master mason degree was conferred on three candidates. During the evening the work was exemplified by the grand lecturers of the masonic bodies. Gately Company Incorporation Papers filed for the Gately company of Quincy. Those licensed to Incorporate were J D P Gately of St Louis Miss G Nation of St Louis and W G Gray of Springfield. Mr and Mrs Silas J Hayworth bought the home of Miss Mary McCann 1668 Milne Street and will move there soon. Consideration in the deed was $6 but stamps showed $8 000 as the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lodge
Masonic Temple
Gately Company
Gately Company of
Quincy
County Recorder's Office
J. DP. Gately
St. T Louis
G. Nation
St. Louis
W. GG. Gray
Springfield
McCann
Silas J. Hayworth
Mary McCann
Milne Street
Recorder's Office
No County Court Sessions This Week in Quincy
County Court in Quincy is canceled today and Thursday due to the absence of County Judge Fred Wolfe who attends the state convention of county judges in Peoria. Wolfe will hold a session Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolfe
Peoria
Quincy
Wolfe
Bowers pleads guilty in long distance speeding case
Maurice Bowers pleads guilty to speeding in a long distance telephone call with Hancock County authorities. The court date is not listed and the fine will likely be paid by check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Maurice Bowers
Bowen
Hancock County
Recruits Wanted For Artillery Service
Sergeant John Lunsford of the recruiting station has orders stating men are wanted in the Coast Artillery service of the army. Men with experience as marine oilers, marine firemen, sailors or ship quartzmasters, stewards, cooks are especially sought for this work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lunsford
Areacruiting Station
Coast Artillery Service
Army
Y M C A Lobby Redecorating Finishes Soon
The lobby and house department of the Y M C A are being finished and redecorated this week. Walls will be painted a rich green color and ceilings white, creating a neat interior color scheme for the building.
One-Side Broadway Paving Plan Proposed by Mayor
Broadway between Twenty fourth and Thirtieth streets could be improved with an 18 foot concrete pavement on the south side nine inches deep, with a high outer curb. South side owners would pay $4.50 per front foot. city and county would cover the rest. North side is largely noncommittal. plan awaits signups to form a legal contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Twenty-fourth
Thirtieth Streets
O’brien
O'Brien
Dan Rouse
T. L. Morris
Reed
William Bunte
North Side
City Limita
Ellington Township
T. L. Harper
South Side
Grubb
EL Dr. Grubb
Board of Supervisors
J. Y W. Bross
J. W. Reed
Birth for Keefe Family Daughter Mary Catherine
Mr. and Mrs. G. N. Keefe of 642 Kentucky street welcome their first daughter and third child, born Tuesday morning. The newborn will be named Mary Catherine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. N. Keefe
Kentucky Street
Mary Catherine
Court Sustains Demurrer in the McIntyre Action
Judge Albert Akers in the circuit court sustained the demurrer in the McIntyre farm partition dispute. The decision followed an hour of argument over an elder McIntyre will restricting sale until age 30, which the court found unenforceable after fee simple transfer. Attorneys for both sides participated. amendment requests were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Akers
Circuit
Robert McIntyre
Carl E. Epler
Akers
Younge
Robert McIntyres
John Inghram
McIntyres
McIntyre
Melrose Township
James McIntyre
Jacob Dietrich
Jacob Reichert
Grover Reichert
Oliver P. Lawless
J. H. Lawless
Joseph Haley
Mildred Wilhoit
Paul R. Meyer
George Govert
Govert
George Wilson
LeRoy Adair
Epler and
Inghram
Lions Club Weekly Bulletin Second Issue
The Lions Club announces Lion George Thompson as king of the den for the luncheon. Upcoming emcees include Fred Wolfe July 23 Rob Williams July 30 Will Singleton August 6 Carl Legg August 13 Thomas A Hays August 20 Macauley Irwin August 27. An entertainment committee of Ralph VandenBoom Arthur Daugherty and Dick Hackman will add features to weekly programs. This issue features a biographical sketch of Lion Thomas John Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion George Thompson
Fred Wolfe
Rob Williams
Will Singleton
Carl Legg
Thomas A. Hays
Macauley Irwin
Ralph VandenBoom
Arthur Daugherty
Dick Hackman
Lion Thomas John, Jr
Rotarian Artists Escape Paying Fine At Meeting
Rotarians at the Hotel Newcomb Tuesday held a drawing stunt during lunch with fines for those who failed. J. Frank Garner, Lions Club president, spoke on boosting Ouiney’s Lions activities while Lieut. James Irwin shared wartime experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Gets 25 for catching boys stealing an auto
Cor. Clare Irwin was voted a reward of 25 by the Quincy Auto Trades association in a Monday night directors meeting for capturing Lloyd Rowne and Milford Cook two boys who ran away with a car owned by W. R. Brinks during the night of April 21. One of the boys was shot but not seriously hurt by Col. Irwin. The Auto Trades association plans to pay 25 to anyone who captures a person who steals or tries to take a car for joy riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cor. Clare Irwin
Quincy Auto Trades Association
Lilovd Rowne
Milford K. Cook
W. R B. Brinks
Col. Irwin
Auto Trades Association
In Probate Court Estates Filed With Administrators Bond Noted
In Probate Court Crissie Byrne estate inventory lists diamonds and cash totaling 2115 dollars filed by administrator Henry KE Roth. Caroline Goodapple estate inventory shows cash 2079.26 dollars filed by administrator John M Goodapple. Edward C Hancock of Adrian filed a 150 dollar bond as guardian for Eugene Carl Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crissie Byrne
Henry KE. Roth
Caroline Goodapple
John M. Goodapple
Edward C. Hancock
Adrian
Eugene Carl Maxwell
Notice to Packard and Franklin Owners
E C Long at 1037 1039 Maine street says he will discontinue service on Packard and Franklin cars to focus on aluminum piston manufacturing. He states this won’t affect remaining service or sales while he maintains agency for the two makes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Packard
Franklin
E. C. Long
Maine Street
Husband Finds Note From Wife Bidding Good Bye
Joseph Hoffman of 1108 Adams Street returned from work to a disorderly home to find a note from his wife Mae saying she would walk to Springfield and leave him. He asked the Quincy police to locate her, believing Springfield friends might aid her departure. Detective Chief Scharnhorst urged patience, suggesting she would likely return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hoffman
Adams Street
United States Army
Joe
Springfield
Mae
Quincy
Scharnhorst
Boy Dies After Diving Accident at St Marys
John Miller aged 16 of Edina Missouri died in St Marys hospital at 1 p m Tuesday from general paralysis and a dislocated spine. He was fatally injured when diving into water near his home Sunday, struck an underwater obstruction, and was rushed to Quincy hospital where surgery failed. He leaves parents Mr and Mrs John B Miller five sisters and one brother. Burial will be in Edina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Edina
Missouri
St. Mary’s Hospital
Quincy
John B. Miller
Overcome By Heat Victim Rolls Down a Steep Embankment
Barney Pohlman of 713 Monroe Street was overcome by heat on York Street Tuesday afternoon. He fell unconscious at the hilltop, rolled down the embankment to the street, and was transported to Blessing Hospital with cuts and contusions. He recovered from the heat shortly after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Pohlman
Monroe Street
York Street
Pohlman
Blessing Hospital
Little Girl Burns To Death At Canton
An 18 month old girl Leora Kreitz of Canton died from burns suffered after finding matches Sunday evening. The incident occurred at the grandparents home in Canton after a family auto ride when the child stayed in the car and ignited her clothes. She died before the flames could be put out. The Kreitz family formerly lived in Quincy and included three other young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Herbert Kreitz
Canton
Piscuri
Burns
W. B. Hinton
Leora
Dorothy
Raymond
Walter
Kreitz
D. W. Wisherd
Cornelia Sweet
Funeral services for George Marston Persons held
The funeral services for George Marston Persons were held Tuesday morning with a private residence service at 2007 Prairie Avenue at 8 30 and a 10 o'clock service at Congregational church led by Rev Edward Thompson. Mrs George Reeves and Mrs John Inghram sang, interment followed at Woodland cemetery with taps by a bugler. A large crowd attended the church service as abundant floral tributes were displayed. Bearers were W T Duker Jr William Dayton Louis Lusk James Wilson William Becker and Thomas White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marston
Prairie Avenue
Congregational Church
Edward Thompson
George Reeves
John Inghram
Woodland Cemetery
W. T. Duker, Jr
Wiliam Dayton
Louis Lusk
James Wilson
William Becker
Thomas White
Death notices Ada Ellermeier in St Louis hospital
Mrs Lawrence Ellermeier of 1025 Jersey street learns by telegram of her sister in law Ada Ellermeier dying in a St Louis Jewish hospital after an accident. Ada, born in Burton, lived much of her life in Quincy and is survived by three brothers Charles Lawrence and George and one sister Carrie. Burial likely in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Ellermeier
Jersey Street
Miss Ada Ellermeier
St. Louis
Ellermeier
Miss Ellermeier
James Bledsoe Dies After Illness at Blessing Hospital
James Bledsoe of 511 Chestnut Street died Tuesday morning in Blessing Hospital from peritonitis after several weeks illness. He was about 30 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bledsoe
Chestnut Street
Blessing Hospital
Aza
Scouts Hold Big Meeting in New Home
Nearly 60 boys attended the Boy Scout meeting Tuesday evening at the Scout home on Fourth and Jersey streets in Quincy. After speeches by leaders, the group swam at the YMCA pool and enjoyed refreshments. Major Otto Wurl outlined future troop divisions and offered to coach signaling and athletics at Jefferson or Franklin playgrounds. Irwin offered a farm for a camping site east of the city and a log cabin, with next Thursday night an overnight hike to Schallenberg's camp anticipated by many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth
Jersey Streets
Quincy
O. D. Frank
Otto Wurl
Jefferson
Franklin
Wurl
Rev
Newton
First Christian Church
Sergeant Young
Irwin
Leaton
Schallenberg
July and August Dog Muzzle Ordinance Warned
Mayor O'Brien issues a July August dog control order requiring Fido and Trixy to be muzzled or confined on a rope or chain. Dogs must not roam at large during these months, citing danger to children and the public when heat increases aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fido
Trixy
O’brien
Reports Due July 20 For May Sales To Revenue Office
July 20 is the deadline for reports to the revenue office on sales of ice cream soft drinks jewelry and other luxuries. Returns cover theMay period. The government grants leeway but penalties threaten postponers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue Office
Uncle Sam
Weather Notes Illinois and Missouri Fair with Mild Temperatures
Illinois and Missouri forecast shows fair to moderate temperatures with a slight warm trend on Wednesday and Thursday. River prospects indicate a slow fall from Muscatine to Keokuk, followed by a slight rise from Keokuk to Louisiana over about 4 to 38 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Mussoouri
Muscatine
Keokuk
Louisiana
Funeral Services for Mrs C Lewis Head Today
Funeral services for Mrs. C Lewis will be held at the Croeth chapel today at 8 30 o clock with a service at 9 o'clock. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery Wakanda. All acquaintances are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nitive Cid
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Mrs. Lawrence
Big L O. O. F. Gathering
the Martin
Circus
Power Boat
Tero
Bulletin of the Lions
Packard and
ST. Mary's
Geo. M. Persons
Ada Ellermeier
Donald Kessler
Harry Haley
Esmond Denny
James Connor
Carson Quinn
Russell Ellermeyer
Walter Sullivan
Raymond Houston
Robert Bacon
Gradely McKay
Harry Cross
Joseph Best
John Evans
Joseph Alfre
Linn Reynolds
John Bond
Oscar Slough
James Summers
Leroy Bardon
E. Rossmiller
R. Dickson
J. M. Davidson
Duane McGinelly
Maurice Tipton
Shannon Marshall
Frank Robinson
Herman Kessell
John
Lileten
AL Om
Central Ree
Fivot
Helsat
St. Paul
Davenport
Ottumwa
Warsaw
Eell
Hannibal
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