Petitions Surround Abbott Jitney Veto Hint
City petitions totaling around 8 000 signers urge Mayor W K Abbott to veto the jitney ordinance adopted last Tuesday night. Abbott plans a veto message to the council next Monday, while four aldermen opposed the measure. If vetoed, a two thirds vote could still override, though unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Abbott
Snyder
Quincey
Best
Abbott
Weisenburger
Simmonds
Boeing
Ross
Mayor urged to veto jitney bus measure by Trades and Labor
Semi monthly session of the Trades and Labor assembly urged the mayor to veto the council passed jitney bus measure. The body favored a faker ordinance and referred the issue to the legislative committee. Labor Day picnic plans were unresolved for Baldwin park and a new site was to be chosen. The Shepman Film company proposal to film the picnic was endorsed. Resolutions condemned the death of Mrs August Lange, and an official note announced tailors rejoined the American Federation of Labor. Oscar Klein was named delegate to Hannibal for August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Baldwin Park
Shepman Film Company
August Lange
Assembly
American Federation of Labor
Oscar Klein
Hannibal
Miss Grace Priest Visiting Ripley
Miss Grace, a priest from this city, is visiting Ripley at the present time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grace
Ripley
Halbach Schroeder Co sale news and notices
Local shoppers see deep discounts on dresses girls wear and lingerie while Halbach Schroeder Co markets July clearance items. A marriage license was issued to Thomas J Hessram and Mary Anderson of Quincy. The county court hints at adjournment for May term as many cases move toward circuit court. An estate inventory for Alois Schmidt lists real estate and notes totaling 306 dollars. News of births, wages, and local events plus theater notices round out the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halbach-Schroeder Co
Thomas J. Hessram
Mary Anderson
Quincy
Circuit Court
McCarl
Jlalbach-Schroeder Co
Harry Osborne
Chicago
Halbach- Schroeder Co
South Eighth Street
Halbach-Schroeder
Drew Lapp
North Eighth
Halbach- Schroeder. Co
John Nieders
Edward Meyer
North Eighth Street
Joliet
N-C. Cruzan
Des Moines
Fred P. Taylor
Hannibal
Steiner Orders A New Ursa Lima School District
County Superintendent John A. Steiner orders a new district in Ursa and Lima townships to educate about twenty four children who currently travel 2 to 4 miles to school. An election will choose three directors with a subsequent vote on a $1000 bond for building a schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Steiner
Ursa
Lima
Steiner
Griffith Gets Bond In Case 18 Continued
Cecil Griffith an insurance agent was arrested on charges of collecting money under false pretense and admitted to bond of 200 yesterday before Judge Reardon. His case was continued to July 27. Also continued were Ben and William Riley charged with stealing iron and brass. Isa Gordon and C.P. Albertson were fined 80 and costs for failure to pay dog taxes. Tom McAllister was fined 3 dollars and costs for drunkenness, Frank Walsh paid 2 dollars and costs for the same offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Griffith
Reardon
Griffith
Emery’ ‘Lancaster
Ben
William Riley
Isa Gordon
C.P. Albertson
Tom McAllister
Frank Walsh
Band Concert at Highland Sunday Schedules Summer Series
Lovers of music will be entertained by a band concert Sunday evening at Highland park. The management has arranged with the band to give these concerts every Sunday during the summer. Two capable singers will join the band for one number. The Merry-go-round organ will be cut off and new seats are being built for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Quincy
Chicago
Highland
President Wilson Tired After Long Study
President Wilson tired from labor on the American note to Germany and other duties. In Philadelphia the train carrying Wilson and party arrived at 8 40 PM then departed for New York after a brief stop. He carried a large leather bag with important papers and guarded it closely during the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Wilson
Cornish
N. IL
New York
Germany
White House
Government Brings Suit Against Arrow Distilling
PEORIA July 28 The federal government filed suit against Arrow Distilling for alleged pure food law violations in shipping a stomach remedy to Menomines Michigan that reportedly contained over 200 percent alcohol beyond legal limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
The
Arrow Distilling Company
Menomines, Mich
Sloan's Liniment Advertises Quick Muscle Relief
An old advertisement promotes Sloan's Liniment for tired aching muscles from hard work and overexertion. It claims quick relief, no rubbing needed, penetrating action, and compares favorably to mustard plasters. Quote from a grateful user highlights its effectiveness and affordable 25 cent bottle from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Head is caught between two freight cars in yard accident
William Shane, freight and passenger inspector for the C B Q, was painfully injured when his head was caught between two cars in the yard yesterday afternoon. He was extricated by a bystander and rushed to St Mary's hospital. He regained consciousness during transport and survived despite severe head bruises and a deep gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Shane
Shane
McHale
Otis Johnston
St. Mary’s ‘ Hospital
Quincy excursion sails with six hundred aboard Sydney
The Independent Order of Old Fellows and the Daughters of Rebecca in Warsaw hosted a successful excursion to Quincy on the steamer Sydney. About 600 people arrived around 1 30 pm and returned later. crowds boarded at Keokuk Alexandria Canton and La Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Oold Fellows
Auxiliary Lodge
Daughters of Rebecca
Warsaw
Quincy
Sydney
Keokuk
Alexandria
Canton
la’ Grange
Children Found Dependent At County Court
James Lillian and Ella Russell ages two and six were found dependent yesterday in the county court and placed in the Detention Home while suitable placements are sought. They are children of Mr and Mrs James Russell, who have been living at the old hotel at Front and Broadway. The father was sent to the workhouse for three months for contributing to the delinquency of children. The mother is in a local hospital in delicate condition. Will Move to Quincy. S. S. Groves, cashier of the State bank at Loraine, will move to this city and reside here while remaining cashier in Loraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lillian
Ella Russell
Ella
James Russell
Front
Quincy
S.S. Groves
State Bank
Loraine
Illinois Public Utilities Commission Jitney Bus Ruling
The Illinois Public Utilities Commission declares jitney buses public utilities under the utilities law and asserts its jurisdiction. It requires jitney operators to obtain certificates of convenience and necessity and for companies to incorporate. The ruling allows operation but forbids parallel service to streetcar lines and permits operation on other streets where necessity justifies it. Cities may regulate bus operations in methods and manners of doing business.
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Ilinois Public Utilities Commission
Ilinois Utilities
Commission
Exposition Space Finds Ready Sale
The exposition committee of the Chamber of Commerce sold 175 square feet of floor space for the new exposition. United Cereal Mills bought 100 feet, Morris Brothers Shoe Factory 25 feet, Monroe Drug Company 25 feet, and Iten Biscuit Company had previously joined. Space rents are $1.50 per square foot up to 25 feet and $1.25 for additional feet. Committee members are Emmett, Howard, George A. Binkert, and B. H. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
United Cereal Mills
Morris Brothers Shoe Factory
Monroe Drug Company
J. E. Linihan
Iten Biscuit Company
Emmett
Howard
George A. Binkert
B. H.miller
Car Tumbles on Driver Head in Rural Route Mishap
William Stuart a rural mail carrier from 91805 State Street was fatally injured yesterday when his car turned over at Sixteenth and Hampshire streets pinning him beneath it. A passerby worker and nearby residents freed him. The steering defect caused the crash as he carried a heavy Star route load to Liberty. He was removed to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stuart
State ‘Street
Sixteenth
Hampshire Streets
Stuart
Liberty
Concert Program By Fifth Infantry Band Tonight In Washington Park
Prof Emil Reinkendorff directs the Fifth Infantry band in a pleasing program tonight at Washington Park with a Sunday night concert promised by Highland management tomorrow. Selections include Open Firefly, Oriental Vale, Grand Fantasy Dixie, U S A Patrol, Cornet Solo Alice, Excerpts from Car men and Trovatore, and a Medley of 1915 songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Reinkendorff
Fifth Infantry Band
Washington Park
Highland
Wrassington ‘Park
U. Fn
Sede Twran
Morse
EEEA
Friml
Oriental Valeo
Salome Sivas Joyce
Dixie
Langey g—Sth
Reinkendorff
Revamp Building At 822 State Street For Flats
Heidbreder Brothers prepare 822 24 State Street for occupation as up to date flats with modern improvements. George Lange oversees carpenter work and Best Brothers will handle plumbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidbreder
Brothers
State Street
George Lange
Best
Are You Feeling Fit and Free From Kidney Ailments
An old advertisement asserts health hinges on strong kidneys and promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Miller and Arthur Drug Co. The copy claims pills purify blood, remove poisons, and ease sore muscles, backache, rheumatism, and bladder warning signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Halbach-Schroeder Co sales and local notices mix
Local ads note discounts on dresses and lace curtains at Halbach Schroeder Co. and mention bargains on Turkish towels, negligee shirts, Palm Beach suits, and linen automobile dusters. Also reports residents visiting, town tradesmen receipts, hospital moves, and a bank building address update.
Good Roads Week planned to fix Adams county roads
County Superintendent L L Boyer will present a plan to the Chamber of Commerce to hold a Good Roads Week in Adams county. The drive rewards townships and individual farmers with banners and cash or merchandise for the most improvements. Citizens will contribute one day’s work or its money value to restore roads after severe summer rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Boyer
Chamber of Commerce
Ach
Quincy
The Call of the Pines at the Orpheum
The Oliver Players stage The Call of the Pines drawing strong crowds with a matinee today and final show tonight. Beginning tomorrow the Bayard Veber hit Within the Law will be presented with an enlarged company and improved scenery at the Orpheum. Tickets remain affordable and seating is urged early as Within the Law is expected to pack the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
Call of the Pines
Olivers Praseink
Bayard Veber
Orpheum
Law
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Trades and Labor ‘Assembly
Joseph Kamphaus
Linon
Alois Schmidt
Payson Avenue
Palm Beach
Chester - Conklin
Savoy
Reel Keystone
Taylors
Reed's
Brown & Mays
Heidbreder’s
South
North Fifth Street
Broadway ‘Bank
Seventeenth and Broadway
Illinois State Bank
Mildred
Quincy Ice
S. 10Th St
Farr Foreman
Edith Trout
St. Joseph
Foreman
Gem City Business College
St. Joe
St. Jacobi
Eighth
Washington Streets
Palace Stables
W. HH. Gross
Mildred Wall
WJ. Singleton
Willian’ Shane
C. B. & Q. Yards
L. Phelps
C. F. Phelps
Ishpeming
Mich
Terry Produce CO
Hampshire
C. of C
East Hampshire
Fifth Infantry
Victor Anthony
H. Kinhardt
Lindstreet
Blessing Hospital
White Mule
L. D. Minor
Griggsville
Charles Gaines
Illinois State ‘Bank
Koch
Odell
Halbach- Schroeder, Co
Reed’ S, Brown
Mays
Heidbreder’ S
Eighth and
Streets
Chestnut Streets
Broadway Bank
Ilinois
H. H. Burns
N. E. Nolte
Fifth Street
St. Louis
Eva’ Salling
Florence Ward
New London
Henry Jordan
Monroe City
Taylor's
Reed’s
South Side
C. H. Hadecock
South Sixth
Wyman Poor
Bluat Wholesale Grocery Company
Burlington
Everiny
Halbach. Schroeder_Co
Fred Fry
Walter H. Pellmann
Madison ‘Street
St. Mary's ‘Hospital
O.h.cady
Arthur
Frank Knight
L. L. Boyer
Wa. Wmist
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