Mixed-up men held on bad checks in Quincy
Capt Alexander S C Weel described as late British army and a man claiming to be Albert Enright were arrested on charges of passing bad checks in Quincy. Weel, press agent for a carnival, insists he is legitimate while carnival staff dispute his authority. Enright allegedly passed two checks totaling over 50 dollars after buying shoes and groceries with forged Dr Brenner signature. Police recovered the evidence after a store sleuth noticed the fraud and alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander S. C. Weel
Albert Enright
Quincy
Weel
Carnival Company
Patterson & Kline
Carnival
Hotel Quincy
Rosendale
E. WH
Bernard
Slim
Doncher
Shi
Coombs
Kansas City
Simi
Leo
Mr Kline
Royal Highlanders
Black Watch
Carnmival Company
Paola
Kan
Enright
Albert Haight
Jerry Akers
George S. Tevita
Hentz
Ilinois State Bank
F. T
Otto Winter
Sol Magne Street
Broadway
Dr. Brenner
Pinkelmann-Barry
Abe Martin’s Quirky Telegraph Style Prank
A humorous quip in Abe Martin’s voice jokes that cutting edges of a punch steak with a wire cutter helps it keep shape, credited to Mrs Min Nu gent today, reflecting the column’s playful tone.
No Disturbance In Objection To Service by Negro
A special session of police court heard a case where O H Miller objected to service by a colored cafe porter and claimed overcharged ten cents. Judge Reardon declined to fine Miller, noting the dispute over service and price. Two other defendants were discharged. Bud Adams and Bernice Beals faced separate charges with fines given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon
O. H. Miller
Miller
Charles Hedrick
Maine
Fourth
Fifth
Hedrick
Hugh Brownlee
Ola Brownlee
Cherry Streets
William Neumison
John Budde
Bud Adams
Bessie Hughes
Bernice Beals
New Motorcycle Bought for Police by Board
The board of police commissioners contracted with Henny Masehing to buy a Harley David son motorcycle replacing the old unit traded in for 150 dollars. The city council allocated 800 dollars toward the purchase from the city appropriation, with delivery soon and the motorcycle to be operated by Policeman Akers. Two automobiles will also be bought from a 1200 dollar city budget appropriation. No funds were allotted for department weapons as recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
Board of Police Commissioners
Henny Masehing
Motorcvece Poliveman Akers
Lieut W O Shank Returns to the United States
Lieut W O Shank former pastor of Central Baptist Church, who spent the past year in France, arrived in New York City Tuesday. He came as part of an officer casual detachment after serving in the infantry as a chaplain following a VYMCA assignment. Also arriving Tuesday was Vernie McCann, a bugler from Quincy, home at 524 Vermont Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Shank
Central Baptist Church
France
New York City
Quincy
Vermont Street
Resident 70 Years Sues For a Divorce
Amos H. Balsar, long time Illini resident, sues Susan E. Balsar for divorce in circuit court. He states they wed February 2, 1907 and she left September 25, 1916. They have three children, oldest 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos H. Balsar
Illnoi
Susan E. Balsar
Circuit Court
Balsar
Susan I. Harding
Quincy Building and Homestead Holds Annual Meeting
One of the most prosperous years in their history was reported at the annual meeting of the Quincy Building and Homestead association. Officers to be elected on June 12. L. E. Emmons and Peter Pinkelman were re elected for three years and E W Charles Kaempen of Buerkin and Kaempen and J Hinton principal of Franklin school were chosen as directors to fill vacancies left by the deaths of L E Emmons Sr and George J Jost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Building and Homestead Association
L. E. Emmons
Peter Pinkelman
E. W. Charles Kaempen
Buerkin
Young Man Detained on Forgery Charges in Quincy
Enright, a young man living at the La Alamac hotel in St. Louis, was brought to the Quincy police station after two forgery charges were filed against him. He claimed he worked for a national roofing firm in St. Louis and blamed intoxication for his actions, saying he would not have tried to pass bad paper if sober. His parents are deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nut
Quincy
Enright
Enight
la Alamac
Fourteenth and
Chestnut Streets
St. Louis
St. Lows
Mavight
Marriage Licenses Listed for Quincy and Nearby Areas
Marriage licenses show Joseph Klessing aged 18 from Quincy with Lillie Davis 16 from Marblehead needing parental consent, Leroy Glascock 53 of New London with Lea McAfee 50 of New London, and Walter Bringate with Rosalia Spohr both in Quincy with legal standing. Additional pairs include Joseph Brady 21 and Lillian Falk 19 in Quincy, Edward Wiskirchen and Martha Kenning, and Herman Bergman 23 with Clara Niehaus 29, all of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Klessing
Quincy
Lillie Davis
Marblehead
Leroy E. Glascock
New London
Lea McAfee
Walter L. Bringate
Legal
Rosalia Helen Spohr
Joseph L. Brady
Lillian Falk
Edward H. Wiskirchen
Martha Kenning
Vincy Herman Bergman
Clara Niehaus
Western conference opens with nine Midwest talks
Chicago June 4 Western quarters of the association report a conference that followed a meeting of nine Midwestern road officials. Prohibition opposition and new objectives emerged as the group discussed paths forward for regional cooperation and policy alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Association
Chicago boys coming for 33rd reception
Returning Quincy soldiers report a large Chicago turnout for a 33rd division welcome in Quincy within the next few days. Lieut Rogers Wells and Ross Hull recount their Chicago parades and wartime service in France with various units. Several other veterans from the 16th infantry and 321st field artillery are noted as arriving in Quincy, with plans to resume civilian work after rest. Private John C. Showers, of the 79th division signal corps, notes he will return home Wednesday night from Camp Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
33Rd Division
Quincy
Rogers Wells
Paul Wells
Ross Hull
Ross
France
321St Field Artillery
82Nd
Gerry A. Wielage
Herman Arp
Vance Randolph
William H. Niemeyer
16Th Infantry
Camp Wheeler
Macon
W. A. Gardner
North Fourth Street
John C. Showers
Camp Grant
Showers
204Th Signal Corps
Busy Session for Probation Officer Ed Smith
Probation officer Ed Smith oversaw ten probation applications in the circuit court. Seven were granted while three were refused including Willama Webster, who received a determinate sentence of one to five years for marrying an underage girl while his second wife remained divorced. Milbert Johnson, indicted for forgery, was admitted to probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Smith
Circuit Court
Willama Webster
Bizamry
Albert Akers
Webster
Milbert Johnson
New Officers Of The Rotary Club Installed
New officers were installed at the noonday Rotary Club luncheon in Hotel Newcomb. George Wall became president with C. C. Crooks as vice president Harvey Riges treasurer Bert Huggins secretary and Lawrence Best sergeant at arms for the year. Capt Ben Bartlett Lieut Carrick Castle Lieut Donald Best and Harold Leffingwell spoke. Arrangements were made for a ladies night event honoring Quin cy Rotary soldiers in national service to be held when all soldiers return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Newcomb
George Wall
C. C. Crooks
Harvey Riges
Bert Huggins
Lawrence Best
Ben Bartlett
Carrick Castle
Donald Best
Harold Leffingwell
Quincy Rotary
Soldier Club
Quincys Pulse To Consider Health Ordinance Amendments
At a noon meeting the directors of the Civic Improvement League will consider amendments to Quincy’s health ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Civic Improvement League
Quincey
Work of Y M C A to Be Discussed
The Quin cy Y M C A directors will meet next Tuesday evening to discuss future community service and directions for the association. The VW WoC A board met at noon today and McCarty will take a July vacation with regular services maintained as planned. Rev McCarty and Mrs McCarty will vacation in Paw Paw Michigan with a cottage or lake stay. The official board also celebrated a Centenary drive that raised over $40 000 for church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Y. M.C. A
VW. Woc. A
McCarty
P. A. MeCarty
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Paw Paw
Mich
Osborn to Enter Trap Shooting Tourneys Through Several Cities
George C. Osborn plans to depart soon for Culestre to compete in a trap shooting tournament and expects to take part in contests in other cities before returning. Friends predict he will return to Quincy with prizes, as he is an expert trap shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Osborn
Culestre
Cies
Mr. Osborn
Quincy
Two Assessors Turn in Books Show Property Gains
EP Nelson of Houston township submitted his books to County Treasurer Jasper on Tuesday reporting real estate valuation increases in the township last year totaling 113190 dollars. M FE Nelson of Keena township also filed books showing gains amounting to 15345 dollars, 45 dollars more than 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EP. Nelson
Houston Township
Jasper
M. FE. Nelson
Keena Township
Two More Divorces Granted In Circuit Court
Mrs Grace L Reinheimer was granted a divorce from Frederick W Reinheimer by Judge Albert Akers in the circuit court Tuesday. Robert Davidson was granted a divorce from Loretta Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace L. Reinheimer
Frederick W. Reinheimer
Albert Akers
Robert Davidson
Loretta Davidson
Conservator Sought for Pauline Durst in County Court
In county court this morning a jury will hear the case of Miss Pauline Durst an invalid for many years over whom a conservator is sought. Miss Durst recently inherited money and has been a patient at St Mary hospital for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Durst
Misa Durst
St Mary Hospital
Crowds flock to Eagle carnival despite rain
A large crowd filled market square Tuesday night to watch attractions by the carnival company under the Eagle's Booster club. Officials from the Church Federation will inspect the grounds for safety and gambling. the Eagle group will pay 50 dollars for post show cleanup in addition to the 150 dollar city license fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Square
Carnival Company
Eagle’s Booster Club
Church Federation
Eagle's Organization
Rolla Stacy resigns to join LaPrairie State Bank
Rolla N Stacy principal of Dewey school resigns to become cashier at LaPrairie State Bank, starting June 16 when the bank opens. The chartered bank lists John Tenhoeff as president and Frank Penick Dr J F Ross J Hays Paxton and William Fruehling as directors. Stacy came from Coatsburg to Quincy and has served the Dewey district well, with a raised salary for the coming year to 1300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla N. Stacy
Dewey School
LaPrairie State Bank
William Fruehling
Stacy
Quincy
Coatsburg
Dewey
Quincey
Col Center Praises 108th Train MPs in Chicago Parade
Colonel Charles D Center of Quincy led a large unit in the 338d division parade in Chicago praising the 108th Train Headquarters 108th Supply Train Ammunition Train and Military Police. He said their men won every distinction and did every assigned job. The 5th Military Police unit provided guard of honor to King George of England and impressed Pershing with escorts on major occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Center
Quincy
Chicago
Sth
Thomas C. Killoran
West Marquette Road
King George of
Ingland
France
Molliens Au Bois
Hamel
Chipilly Ridge
Pershing
Verdict Of Death By Own Action In The Trower Case
Robert F. Trower of 1011 Vine Avenue was found dead from drinking carbolic acid in a despondent fit over ill health. Coroner's jury at Wheeler Undertaking Parlors found suicide. Dr. W H Baker noted years of brooding and absence of acid burns on lips. Deputy Coroner Leo Amen led the inquest. brother Ray, just back from France, to hear funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert
Trower
Vine Aee
Wheeler Undertaking
W. H. Baker
Leo Amen
H. O. Collins
Mr. Trower
Ray
France
United States
Fran
Chaplain Emanuel Returns From Overseas Duty
Chaplain Jo S. Emanuel formerly on the Quincy College faculty has landed in the United States after overseas service since last fall. He is at Camp Stuart and expects discharge in about two weeks. Emanuel served thirteen months and went to France as a chaplain with the 313th Infantry. He will resume duties at Quincy College after discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo S. Emanuel
Quincy College
Quincy
Camp Stuart
Emanuel
France
313Th Infantry
Agencies to Sell War Savings Stamps Established
A three member committee from the local War Savings organization will today visit merchants to set up agencies for selling War Savings stamps. Officials aim to maximize convenience for the public by expanding agencies and making stamps easier to obtain, matching the ease of purchasing postage stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Savings Organization
Wanted boy to carry paper route in town
Help wanted notice seeking a boy to carry a paper route in the east part of town. Apply at the office of the Edie sanitation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oye
Cfpalytion Department
Soldiers seek jobs through Quincy Chamber listing
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce and allied groups publish a roster of 33d division veterans from Quincy seeking employment. Listed are names and desired positions such as auto repair, clerical work, farming, railroad tasks, sales and hardware, with addresses and brief role preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Chicago Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Secretaries Association
Pierson
L. A
Harold C. Ewing
York St
Robert A. Nixon
Broadway
Roy W. Pott
S. Iith St
Lewis P. Reel
Chester H. Smith
Hampshire St
Edward Joice
Popularity With Girls Lands Soldier in Court
Cleo Madison, a recently returned soldier, faced a county court charge for carrying a concealed weapon after pleading guilty. Judge Fred Wolfe imposed a $25 fine plus costs, which Madison paid without commentary. The incident followed reports that Madison, famed among Lima’s girls, was misled by false rumors and confronted a rival group before returning home for his revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima
Cleo Madison
Madison
Fred Wolfe
Local Chapter Of The Legion To Be Formed
Adams county to form an American Legion branch for veterans and service members. Maj James E Adams leads the effort with delegates Macauley Irwin and Harry Tapp to organize the Adams county unit in Quincy. Officers elected at the Thursday meeting in the armory, with steps toward a permanent chapter and unity of veterans under the Legion banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Adams County
Armory
James E Adams
Branch Legion
Quincy
Macauley Irwin
Harry Tapp
Legion
St. Louis
Tom Nichols Leaves Regular Streetcar Run
Thomas H. Nichols a longtime Quincey streetcar worker with 30 years service has retired from active duty and will perform a brief daily run to remain on the payroll He began when mule motive power prevailed and rode through electric power introduction He served on the South Eighth Street line nearly thirty years knows residents personally in South Quincy He is a Civil War veteran and draws a government pension from service in the 1860s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Nichols
Quincey
Nichols
South Eighth Street
South
Quincy
Ile
War Stamp sale praised by Judge McCarl in Adams county
Judge Lyman McCarl praises school children for promoting War Savings Stamps in Adams County. He commends their Empire theater program last Friday, highlighting thrift and educational value while noting Samuel Gompers discusses both government aid and individual financial discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman McCarl
Adams County
Empire Theater
Samuel Gompers
Double Platoon System Put Into Operation Today
The Quincy fire department switches to a double platoon system with two shifts starting at 7 am and 6 pm, alternating day and night on the 1st and 15th. Mayor O'Brien named sixteen new members to enable the double shift, including Jesse Grover and Daniel Dyer, while Carl Weisenburger and Louis Rickhoff return in substitutes, and a rules revision is planned by Chief Marriotte and five commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
O'Brien
Marriotte
Jesse Grover
Daniel Dyer
Joseph Owens
Fred Burmeier
Orin Nichols
Henry Pryor
William Weisenburger
August Stuckman
George Kuhlman
AL Trarter
John Neuman
Walter Woener
Ollie Wummelt
Nic Waverland
Tom Sullivan
W. L. Green
Green
Carl Weisenburger
Carl
Mr. Green
Louis Rickhoff
Lepper
Bergman
Schanz
Foreclosure Suits Docketed In Court
Mrs. Cora H. Reidy files foreclosure suit in circuit court against Miss Mary E. Fitzpatrick over a $1 200 promissory note secured by a Quincy real estate mortgage dated April 16 1918 for one year at 6 percent. S.A. Wallbard of Spring Street Motor co sues Joseph Schedel for $225 on a chattel mortgage related to an automobile purchase with intake that the note was marked paid and the case continues. Margaret Laacke's removal of a conservator proceeds in circuit court after county court jury found for removal. bond of State Savings Loan & Trust Co filed for appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora H. Reidy
Mary E. Fitzpatrick
Quincy
S.A. Wallbard
Spring Street Motor Company
Joseph Schedel
Schedel
Hubbard
Margaret Laacke
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
Investigating Homes For Boys In St Charles
W R Blackwelder, home visitor for the Department of Public Welfare, surveys homes for boys from St Charles school in Quincy. He consults with Judge Fred Wolfe and Probation Officer Thomas Nolan to place returning boys in suitable environments and seeks homes for boys without families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles School
St. Charles
W. R. Blackwelder
Department of Visitation of Children
Department of Public Welfare
Quincy
Fred Wolfe
Thomas Nolan
Blackwelder
Blackweider
Blickwelder
Springfield
Joliet
Two New Policemen Appointed by Mayor O'Brien
Mayor O'Brien named two new policemen, Barney Belker and W S Coxe, assigning Belker to the First ward beat and Coxe to the Fourth ward for his first night on duty. The department will draw vacation dates today or tomorrow, with each officer typically receiving 15 days off, likely extending past Christmas before all have their vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Barney Belker
W. S. Coxe
Belker
Coxe
Police Department
Force
Births Reported in Blessing Hospital Nineteenth Century Style
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Henry Bickhaus at Blessing hospital on Monday. Mrs Bickhaus formerly Miss Katherine Steinkamp. A daughter was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs Harry Heidbreder at Blessing hospital. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Langebarter at Blessing hospital on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bickhaus
North Twelfth Street
Blessing Hospital
Bickhaus
Katherine Steinkamp
Harry Heidbreder
State Street
John Langebarter
Payson Avenue
Deaths and Funerals of William Curfman Infant
Funeral services for William Richard Curfman infant son of Mr and Mrs Carl Curfman were held at 230 oclock Tuesday afternoon at the home 1734 Oak street with Rev R H Hartley officiating Burial followed in Greenmount cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Richard Curfman
Carl. Curfman
Oak Street
R. H. Hartley
Greenmount Cemetery
Chaddock Boys Class Day Features Nathan Hale Play
Chaddock Boys present the eighth grade play Nathan Hale as part of class day exercises in the school gym due to rain. Prizes from an essay contest are awarded. birds essays win by Morris Porter and others. The program includes a cramming for exam dialog and songs, with diplomas to be awarded at commencement later today if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Hale
Chaddock Boys’ School
T. E. Musselman
Chaddock
Morris Porter
Mr. Musselman
Herbert Smith
Everett Messner
John Rush
Maurice Steele
Uoward McPherson
James Fitz
Zingarella
Reveille
Sir Gallahad
Robert Hazard
Howard D. McPherson
Janes M. Fitz
Nathan Stale
Eva Frields
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Nathan Sale
Gerald Coone
Richard Hale
Nathan
Orvel Hawkinson
Richard
Presley Webster
Liberty Highway Leaders to Attend Beardstown Meeting
Steven G. Lawless president and Ernie Grubb director of the Liberty Highway will attend the Beardstown road men meeting today to discuss securing priority for Route 31 construction. Truman T. Pierson will also attend as a Chamber of Commerce representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven G. Lawless
Ernie Grubb
Liberty Highway
Beardstown
Truman T. Pierson
Chamber of Commerce
Weather and river bulletin for Illinois and Mississippi region
Showers expected Wednesday and possibly Thursday with little temperature change. Local highs around 80s, lows near 70s. River levels rise slowly from St. Paul to Keokuk over three days, with an anticipated 2.0 feet total rise and about 19 feet across the next 94 hours due to rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinoiss
Alissaurt
Miver
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
Quincy
St. Doulas
St. Louis
Las
Fall River
Mississippi
Mustazine
Louisiana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Abe Martin
Lieut
Chicago Boys
Rolla Stacy
Col. Center
Chaplain Emanuel
Overseas
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Tom Nichols
Chaddock Boys
Fain
Edward Bounds
Roberts Essick
Charles Markham
Joseph Hancox
Earl Stanton
Frank Smith
John Green
John Sivan
Donald Campbell
Obediah
Charles Somerville
Washington
Knowlton
Roberts
Earl, Stanton
John Sloan
Laundreésgs
Frank Smith Cunningham
Albert Stanton
Frances Eldred
William Spencer Johnson
Liberty Meeting
Nocesh Farm
BP. P. Long
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