Editors to Welcome Quineyans on River Trip
Editors from Illinois Iowa and Missouri visit Quincy invited by Chamber of Commerce. They meet at Hotel Newcomb then sail on G W Will to Keokuk power dam for a guided tour, with dancing music and badges issued at reception. Return by nine or ten, 55 cent round trip. banquet Sunday features speakers from Chicago St Louis and Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Iowa
Missouri
Ana Ga
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Newcomb
Keokuk
Mississippi River and Power Company
Newcomb
Military Tract
Peathers
Chamber of Coerce
Ow O
Gifeers
Perley TH. Boone
Ec Taege Tribune
Fo AL Behemer
Ety
St. Louis Post
Ralph Sisson
Salur Herald
Ertom
R W. Critheld
Ploomington Pantagraph
Kirksviele iMod Daily News
Grace
W. A. Fay
Jacksonville
Fay
Ournal
Quincy Pulse: Westenfeld Guilty of Wife Abandonment
Otto Westenfeld was found guilty of wife abandonment in county court on a Friday. Martha Wesenfeld and Judge Fred Wolfe ordered him to pay weekly support. The Wenstenfelds have not lived together for some time. John P. Mockler sold 345 acres to R. F. Storve for 34500 dollars. The city investigates firearms and air rifles in streets. unlawful discharge leads to arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quilty
Otto Westenfeld
Martha Wesenfeld
Fred Wolfe
Westenfelds
John P. Mockler
Richfield Township
R. F. Storve Frider
Humane
Prac
Water trees in Washington park need irrigation
A Quincy physician warns that park trees are dying from drought and grass is burned in spots. He urges the fire department to soak tree roots during dry spells and criticizes inaction, noting elm borers thrive without water and suggesting a hose-crew soaking Saturday afternoon to revive the parched lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Whig
Washington Park
Three New Suits Filed In Circuit Court
In the circuit court Friday three suits were filed for the September term two in assumpsit and one to bring a decision of the Industrial commission into court. The Weis Paper Mill sues the Industrial commission and Mrs Pearl Klosing administrator of her husband who died after a freight car accident. Otto A Mohrenstecher sues James H Andrew for 1955. George P Behrensmeyer sues John M Spanople for 1500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit
Assumpsit
Industrial Commission
Weis Paper Mill
Pearl Klosing
Klosing
John Wall
Otto A Mohrenstecher
James H. Andrew
Former Recruiting Officer Visits Quincy Navy Veteran
J. O. Hudson, former navy recruiting officer in Quincy, is on a 30 day leave in Augusta visiting his newborn son born Nov 23, 1918. A veteran of the Filipino insurrection, he recently re enlisted and has sailed the seven seas with Admiral Bob Evans. His next assignment brings him to the Pacific fleet in San Pedro, California, where 119 vessels will form a powerful force in the grand fleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Hudson
Navy
Quincy
Augusta
Hudson
Bob” Evans
Tarbell
President Wilson
France
San Pedro Harbor
California
Wife Charges Husband With Cruelty in Divorce Suit
Mrs. Mary Ann Brown accuses Grant Brown of extreme cruelty in a suit filed in district court. She alleges in April he dragged her from bed by the hair while ill and a whip struck her in June. On July 22 he allegedly said he wanted another woman. Married March 28, 1891, they have ten children, eight living. She seeks an injunction to restrain him from injuring or molesting her or disposing of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Brown
Grant Brown
Areuit
Brown
Inquest Finds Abel Dominal Injuries From Cave-In
Jacob W. Ohnemus fatally injured when an earth bank collapsed at the Joseph Frese coal yard in Twelfth Street and Cedar Creek. Coroner Lawrence Amen presided at Duker Undertaking parlors. Jury verdict: death from abdominal injuries likely bladder rupture due to accidental cave-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob W. Ohnemus
Mernim
Joseph Frese
Twelfth Stret
Cedar Creek
Corger Lawrence Amen
Duker Undstaking
Maine Street
Friay
Rock Island Couple Welcome Son James Woodrow Wilson
Norn Birtis announces the birth to Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Rock Island a son named James Woodrow Wilson. Mrs Wilson formerly Miss Josephine Kemner. Parents include Mr and Mrs Cory Kemner of Rock Island, formerly Quincy, who are also the child’s grandparents. The birth occurred Saturday last week.
Lower Assessments in Burton Township
Burton township taxpayers face relief from high payments after the assessor boosted property values by about 1.5 million this year. E. J. Grubb, chair of the board of review, notes a general rise but says Burton overshot. Six residents were called in Friday to review the Burton books. no cuts yet, but a substantial decrease is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Township
E. J. Grubb
Board of Review
Burton
County Treasurer's
Gets Stiff Sentence For Striking a Boy
Harry Watson 18 was sentenced to 54 days in a work house after striking 11 year old Harry Reed in Primrose park. The boy knocked out four teeth when Watson pulled his trousers leg. Watson has recent records for striking a younger brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Watson
Harry Reed
Rose Reed
North Fourteenth Street
Primrose Park
Reaton
Watson
Ninth
Cherry Streets
C. M. Mason
Ben Heckle
The
Whig
Hl. H. Heidbreder
B. F. Gwynne
Gwynne
Texas
Illinois
Missouri
Atttorney Wheelock
North Twenty-seventh Street
Henry Maas
John Nessler
Vermont Street
Brigadier General Jackson to Visit Quincy Today
Brig. Gen. William P. Jackson of the U S Army, with daughter Margaret and Edward G. Pratt, arrives from Palmyra at 10 20 to spend two hours in Quincy. Mayor OBrien and officials may meet him at the Burlington station and tour the city. He will visit Galesburg with his wife later. luncheon planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Jackson
Palmyra
Margaret
Edward G. Pratt
Burlington
Secret Service
Quincy
Galesburg
O'Brien
Burlington Station
Quincvy
Jackson
Clark E. Carr
United States
France
Flanders
Victor Dillon
War Camp Community Service
General Jackson
Weisenhorn
Lawrence Smith
Otto Wurl
L. A. Morest
Miss Jackson
O’brien
X ray Shows Fracture Of Lawler's Skull
Lawrence Lawler was photographed in St Mary hospital Friday morning showing a skull fracture from an accident Thursday morning. His head was squeezed between doors as he emerged from the Malone soft drink saloon on Maine street by a passing truck. Doctors report recovery chances are good despite temporary paralysis of his right leg and no dangerous symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Larry) Lawler
St .Mary Hospital
Malone Soft Drink
Maine Street
Runaway Boy Sent Home From Quincy
Sent home Friday night by police, 12 year old Frank Gambrel of Kansas City ran away with William Flohre. He left 1019 East Sixteenth Street and told officers he wanted to work on a farm in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gambrel
East Sixteenth Street
Kansas City
Quincy
William Flohre
Burlington
Iowa
River swimming meet draws near four hundred spectators
A large crowd watched Friday evening as about eleven swimmers tackled a long river race from Towhead Island to the judge’s boat at Hampshire Street under Y M C A auspices. Harry Tapp won by six feet over Rome Boeckenhoff in fourteen minutes forty seconds, with Louis Miller third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tapp
Rome Boeckenhoff
Towhead Island
Tapp
Boeckenhoff
Hampshire Street
Louis Miller
Quincy
Sam Gabel
O. A. Anderson
O. G. Dunlap
Harry Anderson
Miller
Klein Loan Bank
Robert Gunther
Gunther Hardware Store
Ressell
Tony Zimmerman
A. Taff
A. Zimmerman
Andy Stalf
Earl Carlton
Virgil Carlton
Virgil Smith
Edwin Miller
Fred Dinkeller
Elmer Brinkman
Milton Ryan
Otis Company
Roeckenhoff
Menke Stone and Lime Company
Mason Found Guilty After Lengthy Street Collision Trial
C M Mason was found guilty in a Quincy justice court after a lengthy examination of witnesses. The charge stated he drove on the left side of Eighth street near Vermont, colliding with Miss Olivia Tholen’s car. The defense claimed the other drivers forced the crash. Miss Tholen’s testimony prevailed with the jury. No fine was set at this session. next court will decide if the jury or judge fixes fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Mason
Court of Justice of the Peace
Ben Heckle
Quincy
Mason
Olivia Tholen
Attonery
Geo. Govert
Jno. Wheelock
Mr. Mason
John Wall
S. A. Hubbard
Eighth Street
Vermont
Miss Tholen
Heckle
New Plan For Caring For County Highways Proposed
County proposes placing main roads into Quincy under state aid with township highway commissioners oversight. Plan outlines year round supervision by Superintendent L. L. Boyer and crews to keep roads in good condition, even during busy farm seasons. Cannon Ball Ursa Mendon Liberty Payson routes slated for county control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Township
Te Board of Supervisors
L. L. Boyer
Cannon Ball
Ursa-Mendon
Liberty
Payson
Bailey Charged With River Traffic Violations In Quincy
I H Bailey was arraigned before the US commissioner in Quincy on a river traffic rule violation charge. He posted $800 bond for his September federal court appearance after being arrested by a US deputy marshal. He claims his boat is being fitted with life preservers and whistles and has not left the bay banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. Bailey
United States
Quincy
Bailey
Concert in the Park Tonight Led by Prof. Ellis Brooks
Prof Ellis Brooks director of the Illinois State band presents a concert in Washington Park this evening featuring The Star Spangled Banner Coronation March Tschaikowski Idvile Evening Bells Cornet solo The Charmer Bert Brown Overture Rienza Wagner Selection Princess Pat Intermission Community singing and band etc Grand Fantasia Aida See The Pale Moon duet for euphonium and cornet Campana Messrs Thompson and Lambertz Finale Sempre Giovine Always Young Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Brooks
Illinois State Band
Washington Park
Tschaikowski
Eilenberg
the Charmer
Boos
Bert Brown
Princess Pat
Nerbert
Aida
Thompson and
Lambertz Finate
Brooks
D. S. C. Awarded For Lieut. Joseph Emery
Lieut. Joseph Emery who was killed in action in France on July 15 1918 has been awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery. Mrs and Mrs J W Emery received word of the honor from Washington while at Ottawa Beach Michigan and visiting in the east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emery
France
J. W. Emery
Washington
Emery
Ottawa Beach
Mich
East
Treaty change to come soon for the adjacent territory
A Republican group discusses a middle ground plan with reservations by Senator Spencerz echoing Taft ideas. It upholds the Monroe doctrine as essential and United States led, stresses domestic questions remain to be settled domestically, and rejects binding war without Congress. It also asserts nations may withdraw when obligations are met and condemns the Shantung settlement as unjust to China and destabilizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencerz
Tne
Taft
League
United States
Congress
Shantung
Peninsular
China
Corporal George Lubbe Dies in Germany
The death of Corporal George W. Lubbe of Company E, 38th Infantry, third division, is reported from Wington. Born in Quinty SA years ago, he lived in Quincy and served from St. Louis with Rice Stix. His mother and father are deceased. Edward Lubbe of Springfield is a brother. A roster shows Capt Burr Inwin of Quincy commanding the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Wington
George W. Lubbe
Wth Infantry
Muenstemarfield
Germany
Lubbe
Catherine Lubbe
Park Place
St. Louis
Rice-Stix Company
Probate Court Final Report for Winifred Wood Guardian
The State Savings Loan and Trust company filed its final report as guardian of Miss Winifred Wood showing receipts of 9,052.87 disbursements 5,300.47 and a balance of 3,743.40 turned over to Miss Wood who is now 15 years old. The Illinois State Bank appointed administrator of the estate of John Henry Tutey. John E Bus h executrix of the estate of Emelie Krug filed additional bond of 4,500 to sell real estate with William S Sturhatma and Roy D. John son as securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Winifred Wood
Miss Wood
Ilinois State Bank
John Henry Tutey
John E. Busch
Emelie
Tugboat hull project for salvaged engine tied to Columbia name
Directors of the Quiicy Sand company plan building a new hull for the salvaged engine from the wrecked tug Columbia. The new boat will be similar in design but larger at thirty six by twelve feet. The old vessel’s name will be reused on the new craft. Captain John Pierson now pilots the G. W. YUU, replacing Captain Burt Edwards for several trips, a first this season for Edwards in Quincy. The Keokuk carried nearly five hundred passengers on an excursion to Canton and back Friday. Captain Ed Diez of the Kinser fell ill with chills and fever while overseeing Kinser work near Hamilton and was taken by train to Quincy, where he is improving and expected to return in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quiicy Sand Company
Clumbia
Columbia
John Pierson
G. W. Yuu
Burt Edwards
Edwards
Quincy
Keokuk
Canton
Ed Diez
Kinser
Hannibal
Burton Man Pays a Fine To Judge Bonney
William Elliott of near Burton pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons in Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney’s court. He was fined $10 with costs, totaling $26, after a dispute with storekeeper Frank D Blickhan over an alleged owed bill. Elliott reportedly drew a revolver during the argument, leading to his arrest warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elliott
Burton
Deaths and Funerals Wales R McCormick
The funeral services for Wales R. McCormick were held at his son C. C. McCormick’s home on Payson Avenue at 3 PM Friday. Rev. R. H. Newton officiated. Interment was in Woodland cemetery with Knights of Pythias burial rites. Lodge officers and bearers included Lyman McCarl, A. J. Niemeyer, and several lodge members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales R. McCormick
C. C. McCormick
Payson Avenue
R. H. Newton
First Christian Church
Woodland Cemetery
Knights of Pythias
Lyman McCarl
Order
A. J. Niemeyer
Albert R. Bush
Funeral Services for Bernard I Siepker Held at Home
Funeral services for Bernard I. Siepker were held Friday at 3 p.m. in his family home at Twenty seventh and Locust. Rev Nelson of Barry Tik Methodist church officiated with Mrs. R. O. Gibbong singing. Burial followed in Graceland cemetery. Bearers were H. D. Condron B. B. Seidel George Scherer George Wissman William A. Luther and Charles Kircher. A large crowd attended and floral offerings were abundant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard H. Siepker
Bernard I. Siepker
Locust Streets
Nelson
Barry, Tik, Methodist Church
R. O. Gibbong
Graceland Cemetery
H. D. Condron
B. B. Seidel
George Scherer
George Wissman
William A. Luther
Charles Ki
Michael Tawson Dies at 90 in Quincy Home
Michael Tawson aged 90 died at his home 615 Vine Street at 9:50 Friday morning from senility after a two year illness and two days bedfast. Born in County Clare Ireland he came to America about age 20 landing in New York City. He later settled in Quincy where he served as a C B and Q railway section foreman for 46 years and was fluent in Gaelic. He is survived by his wife and several nieces and nephews residing in Camp Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Tawson
Vine Street
Mr.lawson
County Clare
Ireland
America
New York City
Quincy
C. B.& Q. Railway
Camp Point
Charles Johnson Dies of Tuberculosis at 40
Charles Johnson a resident of Quincey died Thursday morning at 10 from tuberculosis after a three month illness. He was born in Louisiana Missouri and was about 40 years old. The body is at the Wis hirenen parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Quincey
Louisiana
Wishirenen
Henry Covell Funeral Held at Dediers Home
Funeral services for Henry Covell who died in the hospital at the Dediers Home were held there Thursday and the interment was in the cemetery at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Covall
Henry Covell
Dediers
Biome
Mrs. William Hoener Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs. William Hooter were conducted Thursday at the residence 1003 Adams Street and at St James Church. Rev Oscar Horn officiated with Ladies Aid members singing. Interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery. pallbearers included Edward Arro Gott Heb Danhaus Tenry Vahle Joseph Budde Frank Warmker and William Steffen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoener
William Hooter
Adams Street
Wellock
St Jame
Oscar Horn
Ladies’ Aid Society
Greenmount Cemetery
Edward Arro
Gott- Heb Danhaus
Tenry Vahle
Joseph Budde
Frank Warmker
William Steffen
Infant Russell W A Haller Dies of Typhoid Fever
Russell W A Haller infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Maller of 712 South Fourteenth street died at 2 15 Friday morning after a five week illness from typhoid fever. Born November 14 1917 he was a year and eight months old. Survived by parents a brother Carl and grandmothers Mrs William Penster and Mrs Charles Haller of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell W. A. Haller
Henry Maller
South Fourteenth Street
Carl Haller
William Penster
Charles Haller
Quincy
Labor Opposes Medical Inspection in Public Schools in Quincy
The Trades and Labor Assembly met Friday night and opposed medical supervision in Quincy public schools, urging Superintendent to note the stance on parental health rights. The group discussed Labor Day plans, a possible marriage feature, and announced state federation officer nominations including President John Mercer and several vice presidents from major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Quincy
George W. Schmitt
Board of Education
Baymiller
Hannibal Trades and Labor Assembly
Hannibal
Hinuis
East St. Louis
Thomas Kelley
Streator
Joseph Martin
Chicago
al Towers
Belleville
James Connor
Tim Pell
Joliet
Theodore Bisser
James Kain
J. J. Kearney
James Moore
Lincoln
E. Olander
Alice Johnson
Henry Lampkameyer
R. E. Patrick
Mrs Nick Shows Gradual Improvement After Accident
Mrs Lawrence Nick of 929 Vinestreet has been in Blessing hospital after a buggy horse runaway crash with a Dick Brewery truck at Tenth and York. Doctors say she is gradually recovering though she experiences relapses into stupor and partial left-sided paralysis may recur, but recovery is likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Nick
Vinestreet
Blessing Hospital
Dick Brewery
Tenth
York Streets
Real Estate Transfers Across Quincy and Vicinity
Multiple property transfers recorded including Richard H Gray et al to Isaac Orville Gray for lots 1 2 and 3 in block 9 Coatsburg sum 1000 William W Christ and Florence W Christ to Phillip Christ for part lots 9 and 10 block 67 Wood's addition Quincy 600 Elizabeth G Parker Mary B Bull to William H Brackensick for part lot 7 Bull's addition Quincy 823 Alvira Boumnan to Roy and Ruth Metz for part sw section 7 Burton township ? Kate Staff et al to George A Hendricks Maurice E Graff for several tracts in Beverly township 1000 Bull to Joseph H VandenBoom for part lot 9 Bull's addition 756 John P Mockler to RLF Storve ne section 32 3s Bw nw section 35 Gw part sw section 29 Richfield township 290 Mary L Balzer and Bernard Balzer to Josephine Koettendorf for part lots 6 7 8 Gillin Rowland's subdivision of Mowlton's survey 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard H. Gray
Isaac Orville Gray
Coatsburg
William W. Christ
Florence W. Christ
Phillip Christ
Wood
Quincy
Elizabeth G. Parker
Mary B. Bull
William H. Brackensick
Bull
Alvira Boumnan
Roy
Ruth Metz
Burton
Richfield Township
Mary L. Balzer
Bernard Balzer
Josephine Koettendorf
Gillin & Rowland
Mowlton
Weather summary for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
The forecast shows continued high temperatures through Saturday with partly cloudy conditions and a trend toward unsettled weather and cooler conditions in the north and west portions. Iowa also sees high temperatures through Saturday with cooler conditions on Sunday and possible showers. Local river forecasts indicate the Mississippi River from Muscatine to Louisiana will fall slowly for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Patrowith
Muscatine
Louisiana
Funeral for Mrs Luce to be held Sunday at Dukers
Funeral services for Mrs Catherine Luce will be held Sunday at 2 pm at Dukers undertaking parlors with interment at the cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Luce
Pthertaky Luecking
Duker
Wetery
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Aber Martin
Joe Moots
Birtis
Burton ‘Township
Lawler
Concert In the Park
Lieut. Jos. Emery
Bonney
Nick
St Paul
Peery
Davenport
Weld
Mee
St Luis
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