Levee Break Floods Indian Grave District Cropland
A levee breach at Bear Creek in the Indian Grave district north of Quincy unleashed a flood that inundated about one third of the area, destroying crops worth around 500000 dollars. The new pumping station near the break was largely demolished as water surged through the district, threatening upper lands and raising fears of widespread losses for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Grove
Quincy
Bear Creek
Quincy Bay
Plac
Evee
River breaches levee at night causes flooding and rescue chaos
At midnight the river stood 17 feet with a seven tenths drop since 7 a.m. The Indian Grave levee breach widened to about 200 feet by evening as pumping stations and transformers were torn away. Farmers alerted, horses moved to higher ground, and many residents and boats converged on the scene while rescuers braved the surge to save people and livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Nichols
Thr
Charles Clarke
Leo Bonnet
Ora Nichols
Walter
Tabbyy Ryan
Frank Scribbs
Lchriber
Thee
Tubby Ryen
Ort
Lehriher
Bailey
Old Convention Joke Pulls On A Delegate
Paul Kasdorf patrol driver and Eagles delegate was arrested in the Quincy hotel on a slander charge after remarks that Jim Simmons should be shot. He was released on bond to appear next month for trial then learned the incident was a joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kasdorf
Chicago Heights
Eagles
Quincy Hotel
Louis Melton
Pat Piercy
Henry Meise
Jim Simmons
Quincy
P. W. Reardon
Kasdorf
Police Department of
Quincey
E. C. Beese
B. E. Coxnihsen
Big Jim
Chicago
Bob Bumster
Wiliam “Red” Snelle
Deaths and Funerals for Edward Lyns
The burial of Edward Lyns formerly of Quincy took place Thursday in Woodland cemetery. His will provided for two memorial windows in the Quincy Unitarian church. Mrs. Lawns, his mother, plans to return to Chicago next Wednesday as relatives from Chicago and Quincy attended the service led by Rev. Lyman M. Greenman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lyns
Quincy
Lyns
Woodland Cemetery
Daniel Eaton Lyns
Chicago
Lyman M. Greenman
Unitarian Church
Kansas City
Quincey Unitarian Church
Death of Robert C. Coleman in Quincy
Robert C. Coleman, a longtime resident and employee of Farmers Mills, died of heart trouble after collapsing on Vermont Street. Coroner’s inquest ruled death due to heart trouble. He was nearly 65, widowed, and a sister in Paris, Missouri, has been contacted about disposition of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Coleman
Farmers’ Mills
Quincey
Lawrence Amen
Coleman
Vermont
Fourth
Fifth
Sixth
Spring Streets
Paris
Golden to Have Auction
Golden will host a Red Cross private sale Saturday afternoon and an auction in the evening to boost the local quota. Noted as a major fundraising effort, the events aim to support relief efforts and increase community participation in the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden
Red Cross
Indian drainage district flood recedes as bonds sought
The river recedes and officials expect all water to clear from the Indian drainage district within a week. Notable landowners in the Quincy area include Dr. I, Nickerson, Penick, the Gueccer estate, WLOF Martindale, Getlman, and others. The Indian Grave levee runs twelve miles from Owney bay to Bear creek, reclaiming 20,000 acres. Original construction cost $250,000. further work after floods led to closures. Over the past two years $395,000 funded embankment straightening and a pumping station with large pumps. Cross ditches added. A further $175,000 improvement bonds are pending.
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Quincy
Quincey
Iutan Grove
Dr. I
AL Nickerson
Frank J. Penick
Gueccer
WLOF
Martindale
Charles Getlman TH
Flt
Ricker
Ellen Pinkham
John E. Mehaffy
Edward J. Eat
W. A Loman
Fred A. Cordsiemer
Hemmer Swepe
Carl XK
Epler
Albert, Peine
Dr. Pottle
Tfntmacher Bros
Indian Grave
Owney Bay
Bear Creek
US 81
Eagles Praise Quincy After Twelfth Convention Efforts
Delegates and visitors praised Quincy hospitality after the twelfth annual convention closed. East St Louis won the 1919 meeting bid against Springfield. Balloting chose William Corbett as president and John Felbier as state secretary among other official results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quircy
East St. Louis
Springfield
William Corbett
Wilmington
Wrthy
John Fuelbirr
Guiney
Worthy
John Grieth
Moline
Oscar Wesley
Benald
John F. Seymour
James E. Dwyer
Garfield Park
Chicago
A. Th. Kick
Galesburg
Michael McGinnis
Jacksonville
G. A. Sala
Bloomington
John Felbier
Quincy
Charles W. Harris
North Shore
Frank Wich
Rock Island
Frank B. Bowen
Galena
Charles RR. Salaz
Melrose Park
C. P. Steinmetz
Freeport
Charles Young
Cicero
Edward J. Ruden
Joliet
A. H. Alson
Granite City
Supervisors Deny Highway Funding After June Term Adjourns
Adams county board finished the June term by adjourning sine die after refusing the county share of 4100 for Locust boulevard improvements due to a tight road and bridge fund. A 2100 pledge depended on the city matching, Cheerful Home settlement funding rose to 25 votes from 15, a flag pole and colors plan was approved for the court house plot, and a State street road funding increase was defeated for lack of funds. A vaccination mandate was adopted for Detention Home entrants unless exempted by surgery within the required period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Board of Supervisors
Locust Boulevard
Cunnane
Taylor
Court House
State Street
Quincy Witnesses To Testify On Espionage Case Today
Mayor John A Thompson J M Winters and other Quinans traveled by way of the Wabash to Springfield to testify before the federal grand jury in the Pape espionage case. Pape a former local attorney faces espionage act charges. The group expects to return tonight as Judge Geiger presides in Springfield amid illness. Witnesses named include William Altenheim Jr Gen Tissler and Carl Cobb with testimony planned today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
J. M. Winters
Wabash
Springfield
Federal Grand Jury
Doe B. Pape
Pape
Quinceans
PA. Geiger
Otis Humphreys
Geiger
William Altenheim, Jr
Gen Tissler
Carl Cobb
President Endorses Suffrage in Wartime Message
In a continued discussion on suffrage, the piece notes allied nations' sacrifices and urges President Wilson to declare women’s suffrage as a fundamental future right in a forthcoming message. It emphasizes moral and physical costs of war and calls for women to have a voice in peace and war decisions.
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Wilson
Civic Improvement League Plans Aggressive Campaign
Civic Improvement League directors outlined a continued beautification drive for Quincy at a Wednesday meeting. Edward P. Lannan was elected president, Julius Kespohl’s resignation read, S W Eldredt named first vice president, and Lyman W Greenman became secretary. The board endorsed health board aims to curb disease spread and end segregation, and the sanitary committee reported on tree protection and sanitary efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement League
Quincy
Edward P. Lannan
Julius Kespohl
S. W. Eldredt
Lyman W. Greenman
Board of Health
Sanitary Committee
The
League
Speakers Selected In Big Stamp Drive Countywide
Adams county students will hear announced speakers today as schools host meetings on the county-wide war savings stamps drive. Listed are speakers for each town including Rolland Wagner in North East and John Steiner in Houston, with sessions at town halls or schoolhouses.
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Adams County
North East
Rolland Wagner
J. H. Paxton
la Prairie Town Hall
Houston
John Steiner
Otis Arnold
George H. Rice
Houston Town Hall
Keene
Phil Schlagenhaus
E. J. Gr
Geo. Wilson
W. QO. Lee
Eugene Weisenger
Gilmer Town Hall
Columbus
Fred Wolfe
J. C. Gibbs
Columbus School House
Camp Point
John E. Wall
Alex Thompson
Clayton
Judge S. A. Hubbard
Bert Hough
Enoch Selters
Clayton Town Hall
Concord
LeRoy Adair
E. P. Allen
Albert Franke
Concord Town Hall
Riverside
Liberty School House
Burton
Lyman MecCarl
Charles E. Bowers
Temes Cook
Burton Town Hall
Richfield
Frank J. Penick
H. QO
Larimore
Center School House
Melrose
Len Schmidt
Thos. Gilleat
J. R. Abbott
Melrose Town Hall
McKee
L. L. Rover
Mr. Arntzen
McKee Town Hall
Payson
J. W. Wall
Scarborough
John Carter
Whitcomb School House
Nellie Trimble Estate Bequeaths Stocks and Cash
The will of Nellie Trimble filed for probate in county court bequeaths to brother Frank of Memphis 15 shares in Trimble cigar store and Monarch billiard parlors. Nephew Harry Trimbie gets 23 shares in Mining Corporation of Canada and 4 10 shares in Tabasco Plantation. Sister Helen Barnard receives $1,000 life insurance. Helen Osborn named executrix with $3,000 bond. Inventory lists all stocks as valueless and cash of $1,890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Trimble
Quincey
Frank
Memphis
Helen Barnard
Helen Osborn
Garbage Contract To Be Let Today
A garbage collection and disposal contract will be let this afternoon in the mayor's office by the finance committee as bids are opened. Fre Rees, currently holding the contract, a Peoria man, may bid alongside Hinde and another Quincyan. Names and addresses of bidders are listed, with the contract expected to run under the current mayoral review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Thompson
Finance Comntee
Death of Ursa resident Philip Brady at 66
Philip Brady, aged Ursa resident and Mendon native, died Thursday at 12 30 pm from heart trouble after an illness of 15 hours. A concrete contractor, he never left Mendon or Ursa townships. Survived by his wife Phoebe Pollock, four brothers Patrick Joseph Edward and Matthew, four sisters Mrs Alex Schaffer Elizabeth Brady Rosa Davis and Katherine Hastings, plus grandchildren. lifelong Bloomfield Catholic church member.
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Philip Brady
Ursa
Mr. Brady
Mendon
Phoebe Pollock
Brady
Bloomfield Catholic Church
Patrick
Joseph
Edward
Matthew
Alex Schaffer
Elizabeth Brady
Bloomington
Rosa Davis
Wiesser
Idaho
Katherine Hastings
Loraine
Bronze Buttons For 4 Minute Talkers
Mrs. Mary A. White, police matron, received bronze buttons for four minute speakers in Quincy theaters where patriotic talks are given. The oblong buttons bear the inscription 4M. M. 4. and are said to be made from metal from a sunken German submarine. Accompanying the buttons are cards naming each speaker as a four minute speaker.
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Mary A. White
Government Bureau of Information
Quincy
Quincy Will of Fred Haas Filed for Probate
The will of Fred Haas of Quincy was filed in county court on Thursday afternoon. It directs that his wife receive all income from the property and any principal she desires to use. Upon her death the remaining estate is to be divided equally among the children.
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Fred Haas
Quincy
Engineers 10 Receive Pay As Specified
Eight Quincy fire engineers expect $100 monthly but the month budget set them at $96. Fire Commissioners told Aldermen that the $4 gap cannot be funded from department appropriation. A city meeting prior to the council had raised hopes for $100 by wage scale adjustments. Alderman Ross urged making up the deficit. Alderman Hoar said it was not feasible to spend $38 yearly. Meanwhile the No 2 Station chemical unit awaits a replacement truck and repairs continue on the machine. Commissioners will inspect all fire stations next week for needed fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Rickhaus
Hoar
Ross
No. 2
Judge Epler Reports Roads In Fine Shape
Judge Carl Epler returned from Jacksonville after attending commencement week at his alma mater Illinois College. He reports the trip via Beardstown to Quincy showing the roads in fine shape. Also returning were Attorney George W. Govert and A. O. Lindsay after meeting old college friends.
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Carl Epler
Jacksonville
Illinois College
Epler
P. H. Epler
Metheun
Mass
Quincy
Beardstown
George W. Govert
A. O. Lindsay
Springfield
Patriotic Songs Named For The Weekly Concert
The Battle Cry of Freedom is among numbers for the Washington park community singing Saturday night. Manager Thompson and the Illinois State band announce Bonnie Good Night Ladies and at least two verses of The Star Spangled Banner will also be performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Park
Thompson
Illinois State Band
Bonnie
Viola Anderson Reported in Durham Missouri
Chief of Police Louis Melton received a Missouri resident’s letter alleging Viola Anderson the key witness in the Dr. George Burch case is in Durham Missouri and can be brought to Quincy to testify if proper papers are issued. The girl forfeited her bond, and reopening the case seems unlikely though testifying remains possible if state authorities pursue the appropriate process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Melton
Missouri
Viola Anderson
George Burch
Durham
Quincy
Burch
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Tora
A. H. Roitman
Perkins Engineering — Company
Oniner
Pahtus River
Marion County
Are Martin
Indian Drainage District
Cuincy
E. P. Lannan
Biryp
Eline
Columbus Road
Lamper
Robert Lamper
Eleventh
Ernest Grubb
John Hall Printing Company
Slall Company
Charles Martin
IL. O. Collins
Illinois
Slistoniig
Grunewa
ALC
Durham, Mo
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