Chamber votes nearly unanimous for CPQ rail plan
The Chamber of Commerce endorsed the financing plan for the Chicago Peoria and Quincy Traction Company railroad between Peoria and Quincy Illinois. Ballots were mailed to absent directors and executives after a quorum lapse and show broad support for issuing up to 16 000 per mile in first mortgage bonds at 75 percent of par to fund 60 percent of costs with remaining 40 percent from stock sales. A resolution endorses the plan and urges local business support via email referendum by 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Auditing Committee
C. P. & Q. Interurban
Executive Committee
Chicago, Peoria & Quincey Traction Company
Peoria
Quincy
Ilinois
Chicago, Peoria & Quincy Traction Company
Ill
M.A. Talbott Company
Police Matron Victin Arrest In Park Incident
Henry Westerbeck, about 50, tried to grope Matron Jessie Caldwell in the city park yesterday afternoon. Chief Koch ordered Acting Detective Frank Rice to arrest him. Westerbeck was jailed as officials vow to crack down on such mashing behavior ahead of his court appearance with Judge Reardon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Westerbeck
Jessie Caldwell
Westerbeck
New Ordinances in Draft by City Committee
Members of the city council ordinance committee spent over two hours in the mayor's office drafting proposed measures. They focused on jitney bus regulations and gasoline filler installations. Corporation Counsel Inghram doubts completion before first reading. Mayor Abbott outlined ideas before departing on a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inghram
Abbott
Two cases in city court fine for disturbances
In Quincy’s Pulse Two Fined by Reerdon, J Hauser paid 20 dollars plus costs for peace disturbance after assaulting a man named Rice and later his sister-in-law. George Johnson fined 25 dollars and costs for vagrancy after attempting to rob a cash register at Lear lunch room Wednesday night. Burglars still at large as glass door damaged and tobacco stolen at M Scheinman’s store. two youths seen scuffling in doorway. Pat Dicks’s home entry attempt frightened away with no theft. Sheriff Coens halts Union Cigar punch board lottery at Fifth and Hampshire. prize ponies halted after one was won. State’s Attorney Wolfe says stop due to open operation and large prizes. Collar button sold for a dime. pony chance offered free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Hauser
Rice
George
Johnson
Lear
M. Scheinman
Fifth Street
Pat Dicks
North Twenty-eighth Street
John Coens
Carl Kreitz
Union Cigar
Fifth and
Hampshire
Madison
Wolfe
Ellington Woman Korben Dies At 85 In Ellington
Mrs. Rosina Adeline Korben died at her daughter’s home in Ellington township yesterday morning after a period of old age decline. Born in Hanover Germany 85 years ago she came to the United States in 1857. A devout Catholic and St Joseph’s church member she leaves son Lawrence of Ursa and daughter Mrs Herzog plus fifteen grandchildren and 35 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellington
Rosina Adeline
Korben
Joseph Herzog
Ellington Township
Hanover
Germany
St. Josseph's
Columbus Road
Lawrence
Ursa
Herzog
State aid road near completion on State Street
The state aid road extending out State street for two miles is nearing completion. Two or three days more will see the road opened. Automobiles and other traffic have been allowed on the finished portion for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
Jitney owner in suit after Jersey street crash
The case by Theodore C. Heckle seeks 2000 dollars against Alphonso Snyder, jitney line owner, for injuries when Snyder jitney car struck Heckle’s buggy at Eighth and Jersey. Heckle says ribs torn, hospital care, kidney problems, and inability to work since the accident. He alleges buggy damaged and horse injured. both drivers failed to avoid collision. Snyder offered settlement, Heckle rejected, pursuing heavier damages in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso Snyder
Quincy Street Railway Company
C. N. Wood
Theodore C. Heckle
Snyder
Snyder Fitney
Eighth and
Jersey Streets
Heckle
Jersey ‘Street
Eighth
Eighth Street
Living Together Adultery Charge Filed in County Court
Andrew Hilgore and Mrs. Mary McKenzie, living at 512 Jersey Street, were charged in county court with cohabiting in an open state of adultery after neighbors reported conditions. Officer John Fowley filed the information. cases were continued to the next term as Judge MecCarl warned against leniency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Hilgore
Mary McKenzie
Flumane
John Fowley
McKenzie
Jersey Street
Fowley
Wolfe
MecCarl
Founder of Western Catholic Union Dies in Joliet
Julius Becker founder of the Western Catholic Union died yesterday morning at his Joliet home. A former Quincy resident who left the city in 1882 he was 71. Survived by a wife and five children. He had been ill for some time and his death was momentarily expected. He belonged to Branch No 48 of the WCU in Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Becker
The
Western Catholic Union
Joliet
Ill
Union
Quincy
W. C.U In
Local Pick Ups and City Visitors Print Snippets
Notices list August 24 picnic in Saint Anthonius, visitors from Kewanee and Belleville, and recent residents returning from Carlinville real estate holdings. Local services include livery, ice prices at Quincy Ice Dealers, and a baked ham lunch at The Ribbon Buffet. Administrators named for the estates of John W. Bowers and Sarah L. Asay.
Good Roads Week Set by County Officials and Chamber
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce endorses Good Roads Week from August 16 to 21 meant to restore county highways after heavy rainfall. Volunteers will perform road improvements under township supervision. prizes include three silk banners and possible individual awards. The Chamber highway committee will judge work with a public banner presentation in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
L. L. Boyer
Quincy
Boyer
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Adams
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce Highways Committee
Wm. K. Abbott
W. J. Singleton
George McAdams
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
Ed Man Dies Suddenly at 70 in Maple Street Home
Olaf Magnusson died suddenly at 11 30 yesterday morning at his son’s home 639 Maple street Coroner Mike Haley empanneled a jury and an inquest found death due to paralysis and senility The coroner’s jury listed W R Thomas G A Altohoff John Heisler Tom Johnson Barney Menke and Dr H C Collins as foreman The inquest was at 05 Sycamore street Mrs Mary Magnusson said he seemed alive at 11 30 then slept and passed away without suffering He had paralysis for 15 years and mental decline yesterday he ate milk then slept He was born in Sweden age 70 came to the United States 46 years ago He is survived by his widow and two sons Fred and Alfred both of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Magnusson
Fred Magnusson
Maple Street
Mike Haley
W. R. Thomas
G. A. Altohoff
John Heisler
Tom Johnson
Barney Menke
H.C. Collins
Mr. Magnusson
Sweden
Fred
Alfred
County Clerk Opens Hours for Hunting License Pickup
County Clerk Billy Smith will keep his office open until 6 oclock Saturday evening to accommodate residents who wish to obtain the newly arrived hunting licenses. The squirrel season opens Sunday morning and local hunters plan early starts. Licenses arrived yesterday morning and deputies mailed them to buyers who had prepaid. licenses are printed on white paper with green lettering and must be handled carefully to avoid damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Smith
Nimrods
Smith
Eastland Disaster Film Shown At Gem Theater
The Gem theater on Hampshire street will show the Central Film company Eastland disaster reels today. It is the first run in Quincy and proceeds will support the fund for widows and children of the tragedy victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Theater
Hampshire Street
Chicago
Central Film Company
Gem
Savoy Theaters
Quincy
Padovic
Wilson to Speak at Monmouth Conference on Temperance
George Hi Wilson of this city will speak at a Monmouth meeting of Christian workers of the United Brethren church. He will deliver the temperance address, invited by Dr nes par president of Monmouth college, who helped arrange the program. Royal Hotel Co directors met at Hotel Quincy to review last month’s business, reporting smooth operations and high satisfaction with current management.
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Wil
The
Royal Hotel Company
Hotel
Quincy
Musselman heads to Burlington for Tri-State tennis finals
V. G. Musselman travels to Burlington to watch the Tri-State tennis finals where his brother T. E. Musselman is among the contenders.
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V. G. Musselman
Burlington
T. E
Constipation Causes Many Ills
Accumulated waste in your bowels causes absorption of poisons and fevers. You belch gas, feel irritable, and stuffy. Eliminate this waste with Dr King’s New Life Pills tonight for a full bowel movement tomorrow morning. Original bottle with 36 pills available today for 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jit ordinance revised by city council committee
The ordinance committee and several aldermen gathered in the mayor's office to review the jitney ordinance. Corporation Counsel Inghram will draft the legal language today after collecting ideas, though specific improvements over the old ordinance were not disclosed.
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Inghram
Party swims and cups at Baldwin park
Baldwin park yesterday evening hosted a social gathering of city society members. After an hour in the water the group changed to formal attire and enjoyed an elaborate picnic supper in the park. Attendees included Misses Bonnie Mumper Dena Gooch Vera Harris Mary Louise Schultheis Alma Swope Beulah Gooch Mrs C B Parks and Mrs Bruce Wilson Messrs Morris Adler Clifford Reid Reed Whipple H Montgomery Edgar Simms Roy Agnew Lawrence Frisbie C B Parks and John Potts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwin Park
Bonnie Mumper
Dena Gooch
Vera Harris
Mary
Louise Schultheis
Alma’ Swope
Beulah Gooch
Parks
Twelve year old Florence Feisel dies at home
Little Florence Feisel aged 12 daughter of Mrs Emma Feisel of 1101 Payson avenue died yesterday morning after a weeklong illness. Born December 2, 1902 in Missoula Montana she came to Quincy years ago. She was the only child and leaves a mourning mother and grandfather Stephen Mueller. She attended Vermont Street M E church and Sunday school and was popular with friends. Her father Jacob Feisel died five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Feisel
Emma . Feisel
Payson’ Avenue
Missoula
Mont
Quincy
Jacob Feisel
Vermont Street
M. E
Stephen’ Mueller
Dorsey to Attend Griggsville Fair Today
Irwin Paper sales manager C T Dorsey will attend the Griggsville fair today. Several local residents plan outings and visits to Chicago Milwaukee and Minnesota resorts. Mrs Liebman and Mr Liebman return from visits to Chicago Detroit and Richmond Ind. George Mullin of Kansas City formerly Quincy visits for vacation. Katherine Stevens of 433 North Sixth hosts Vera Scott of Peoria at Orpheum with Miss Stevens as leading lady of Oliver Players. Firehouse veteran Dave dies after nail injury. Mayor asks repaint of fire and police alarm boxes. Rev Father Henry Oenning leaves for Chicago after visit with aunt Elizabeth Oenning. $2500 needed to improve South Twenty fourth street road. Miss Mary Knudson and Lizzie De Weese return from visit with Mrs George H Wilson. Sechorns depart for extended western and northwestern tour via St Paul Yellowstone Park Seattle Spokane and other expositions, returning by Salt Lake City Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Gerge W. Metz
Chicago
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Charles ‘Liebman
Detroit
Richmond
Ind
George Mullin
Kansas City
Quincy
Katherine Stevens
North Sixth Street
Vera Scott
Peoria
Stevens
Oliver Players Company
Orpheum
Dave
Fire Department
Mayor Abbott
George Koch
Henry Oenning
Elizabeth Oenning
Maine Street
Ele
St. Michael’s Church
South Twenty-fourth Street
Harrison Streets
Mary’ ‘Knudson
Springfield
Lizzie de Weese
Alexander, Ill
George H. Wilson
Presbyterian College
Jacksonville
A.A. Sechorn
Vine Street
Northwest
St. Paul
Yellowstone Park
Seattle
Spokane
Salt Lake City
Denver
Colorado
Springs
Bank Opens in New Home in Quincy
Rev George H Dunn of Hot Springs 57 D will make the first deposit in the Illinois State Bank at its new Sixth and Hampshire Street home Monday at 9 am. The bank moves this weekend due to a delayed safe expert arrival. The steel concrete brick building includes fireproof design and air pressure systems serving office suites.
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George H. Dunn
Hot Springs
Illinois State Bank
Hampshire
Rev. Dunn
York
Quincy
Two Wills Filed for Probate in County Court
In Fall Creek township the will of August PF Reich was filed for probate with two codicils. Reich’s widow Louise TH Reich receives seven thousand dollars and part of real estate, with sisters Louise Kaiser Elizabeth Keppner Margaret Speckhardt Katherine Schmidt Amelia Keppner and Christian Kaiser as executrix named. A second will of Charles B Reynolds leaves all property to son Sumner B Reynolds with nominal legacies to five other sons. I C Sprick is named executer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. Reich
Fall Creek Township
Reich
Louise TH. Reich
Louise Kaiser
Elizabeth Keppner
Margaret
Speckhardt
Katherine Schmidt
Amelia
Keppner
Christian Kaiser
Charles B. Reynolds
Reynolds
Sumner B. Reynolds
Thomas
John
Oscar
Eddie
Luther
Sumner
I. C. Sprick
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Police Matron Victin
C.F. Perry
Theodore Heckle
W.C.U
Joliet, Ill
Tllness
St. Anthonius
Thomas Jones
Kewanee
Mabel Matson
Belleville, II
George Young
Carlinville, St
Quincy Ice Dealers
10Th St
William HH
Shepherd’ of
Leo Leighton
Kewanee, T
Thomas Lee Mason
Mason City
Towa
Hannibal
O.a.cady
Claude Bowers
John. W .Bowers
Hervey Fry
Sarah L. Asay
Haley
Eastland Pictures
Baldwin
Florence Feisal
Emma Feisel
Payson Avenue
C. T. Dorsey
Irwin Paper Company
Griggsville
Safa
F. Reich
Oliver
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