City Hears 90 Cent Gas and 10 Cent Electric Offer
Quincy Gas Electric and Heating company officials presented a compromise rate proposal Monday night in a state utilities commission case. Gas would average 92 cents per 1000 cubic feet with a minimum 50 cent bill. electric would be 10 cents for the first 30 kilowatt hours and 7 cents thereafter for residential users, with 50 cent minimums and 5 percent penalties for late payment. No action was taken. a special council meeting was set for Wednesday to study figures and consider the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy, Gas, Electric and Heating Company
State Utilities Commission
James T. Lynn
W. N. Guerney
Detroit
H. O. Channon
State Commission
Lynn
Supreme Court
Guerney
K. W
Who Won the Bet Delights Orpheum Crowd
The Orpheum presented a 30 minute comedy Who Won the Bet by local cast. Mrs Maida Lee Fosgate directed and starred with Lawrence Smith and Marie Stahl in a wacky hotel murder plot with a mistaken death and a wife not murdered. The performance supported Blessing hospital Nurses' Alumni endowment with matinee today and Wednesday and a final show Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
Marie Stahl
Forsythe
Hillyard
Lawrence Smith
Chicago
Nurses’ Alumni Association of
Blessing Hospital
Civic league protests Walter Williamson steps plan
The Civic league objected to stone steps proposed for the Walter Williamson Property at Fourth and Maine. They will write to the city council, plan a city tour with Fire Marshal Bennett and Health Commissioner Gross to study sanitation and fire hazards, and may publish a booklet codifying city ordinances. President Frank J. Penick led a well attended meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League
Walter Williamson
Fourth
Maine
Newcomb
League
Walter Bennett
W. H. Gross
Frank J. Penick
Children’s Day Celebrated at Grace Methodist Church
Grace Methodist church observed Children’s Day with primary department exercises, a young people quartet including Jesse Howe and Grace Miller, and the baptism of Elizabeth Moritz. Fifteen Sunday school children were baptized, twenty four received full church rights, and Henry Salve joined the church in the evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Young Peoples Society
Jesse Howe
John Kirkpatrick Stenor
Grace Miller
Lois Rottmeyer
Elizabeth
Andrew Moritz
Henry Salve
Tax Sales Begin As County Officials Auction Unpaid Properties
County Treasurer Edward Peter and County Clerk Billy Smith opened the sale of delinquent properties at the courthouse Monday morning. A portion of the land outside city limits sold. remaining outside-city parcels to be sold today. City property slated for Wednesday sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Peter
Billy Smith
Court House
St Marys Pupils Graduate With Cantata and Address
St Marys Parochial School held a Sunday evening graduation after an all school cantata The Brownies Whisper. Salutatorian was Paul Liesen and valedictorian Helen Schutte. Diplomas were conferred by Rev Father Zurbensen with Palmer distinctions for John Wolf Raymond Brinks Barbara Zumsteg Antoinette Heckenkamp Olivia Klingele Mildred Fichter Frances Kroner Mary Kraemer Anna Wiskirchen Margaret Sceltman Gertrude Fortman Stella Hammerle Frances Lohman. Eighth grade graduates included Edward Banks Ralph Heinz Hubert Klingele Paul Liesen Frank Mennel Lawrence Schmitt Ida Bergman Helen Schuette Katherine Schmitt Julia Schmitt. The program closed with a comedy An Interrupted Birthday Party by six boy graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mlary's
Paul Liesen
Helen Schutte
Father Zurbensen
Palmer
John Wolf
Raymond Brinks
Barbara Zumsteg
Antoinette Heckenkamp
Olivia Klingele
Mildred Fichter
Frances Kroner
Mary Kraemer
Anna Wiskirchen
Margaret Sceltman
Gertrude Fortman
Stella Hammerle
Frances Lohman
Edward Banks
Ralph Heinz
Hubert Klingele
Frank Mennel
Salem U S Picnic Today At South Park
The Salem Evangelical church Sunday school pupils hold an all day outing today in South park. Pupils meet at 8:45 at the church corner and ride trolleys around town before proceeding to the park. Parents and friends expected later. excursion aboard the steamer G. W. Hill on June 27 to Keokuk and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Evangelical Church
South Park
Church Corner
Keokuk
G. W. Hill
Probate and guardianship actions filed in several estates
Bert E. Chatten reported receipts of 1046.85 and expenditures of 216.06 leaving 830.80 for distribution. Arthur W. Thompson named guardian of Lewis R. Thompson, minor, bond set at 2500. SE Hurley appointed inheritance tax appraiser for John August Durkenwald. D W Munper filed admin report for Francis D Ingalls showing receipts and expenditures 478.49. Mary Bowling named administratrix of Catherine Allen with bond 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert E. Chatten
Joseph A. Root
Arthur W. Thompson
Lewis R. Thompson
SE. Hurley
John August Durkenwald
D. W. Munper
Francis D Ingalls
Mary Bowling
Catherine Allen
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Local Property Moves
Michael Reinert transfers to Mary FE Reinert Jets 2 3 5 in Wood's addition Ouinev. Herman Dieker transfers to Mary Douglas Johnson part of Baker's and others' addition Ouinev at 20th and Spruce. Edward Atlen master in chancery to Fred Tieken Tro dot ho. Not mis addition Loraine 630 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Reinert
Mary FE. Reinert
Jets
Reinert
Wood
Ouinev
Herman Dieker
Mary Douglas Johnson
Baker's
20Th
Spruce Streets
Edward = Atlen
Fred Tieken
Loraine
Unappointed Schelp Hailed as Ward 4 Caretaker Contested
City council again refused to confirm Herman Schelp as ward four caretaker after aldermen Ross and Lepper failed to secure the appointment. Mayor Abbott declined to sign the nomination, urging an official opinion from Corporation Counsel Inghram next week. The session also tackled a protest against Walter E. Williamson building concrete steps, a streetcar loop on Twenty-second and Washington, and assorted public works matters including Maine street sidewalks and a Baldwin park bridge repair plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross and
Lepper
Herman Schelp
Schelp
Alderman Ross
Ross
McNutt
Corporation Counsel
Quincy Dentists Take Prominent Part in Adams-Hancock Meet
Quincy Dental club members form a large contingent at the Adams-Hancock Dental society meeting in Hamilton. Morning talks include Impacted Teeth and Removal and a paper by Dr H L Wolfe. A noon visit to the power dam is planned with Dr Wallace discussing the Mississippi River plant. Afternoon dam tour and talks on Business Efficiency follow with local officials welcoming delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Quincy Dental Club
Adams-Hancock Dental Society
Hamilton
Quincy Club
H. L. Wolfe
Hotel Granite
KE. Tf. Koetters
G. K. Fleming
Carthage
Lawrence Duncan
Warren L. King
L. H. Wolfe
Albert A. Sohm
Henry L. Whipple
H. L. Naumann
N. A. Mueller
J. B. Buchler
Charles T. Hewes
IT. D. Gardner
Lawrence A. Schmidt
Quincy Dental Laboratory
Whipple
Neal Daugherty
Robbins
Whalen
Peoria
H. L. Whipple
Hamilton Business Club
Lake Cooper
Four Men Pledge for Chaddock Campaign Fund
Four men have pledged to join a six member team donating 500 dollars each toward a 20000 dollar Chaddock college campaign fund. A Quincy friend offered 6500 if five more men could contribute 500 each. Three have been found, two more sought, with meetings in the Stats Savings Bank building reporting progress and another session planned for Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaddock College
Quincy
Chaddock
Stats Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Widow to benefit estate of John F Lightle in will
Mrs Flora Lightle remains beneficiary of her late husband John F Lightle's estate under a county court will filed Monday. If she marries or dies, the property passes to testator's brother Dr George Lightle, who is named executor. the will was dated June 6 last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Lightle
John F. Lightle
Plainville
George Lightle
City approves new sidewalk projects on two streets
The council adopted ordinances to lay new walks on the west side of Eighth street from Kentucky to Monroe and on both sides of Fourth street from Payson avenue to Delaware streets, replacing the old damaged walks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
Kentucky
Monroe
Fourth Street
Payson Avenue
Delaware Streets
Aldermen Seek Nuisance Abatement and Alley Ownership
On motion by Alderman Boeing the board of health was told to notify A J Brockschmidt at Eighteenth and Elm to abate a nuisance from tenants disposing sewage into an alley. Alderman Ross asked the counsel to investigate ownership of Fourteenth Street between Monroe and Adams and an alley between Twenty second and Twenty fourth streets and Broadway and Spring street. Both were renewed by private individuals claiming ownership. A resolution for past due alleys on both sides of Tenth Street between Payson Avenue and Ohio Street was adopted. Council sat as town board while town bills of 1607.62 were paid. A conference followed with the Yekt cor Minv rogueU. no new rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boeing
Board of Health
A. J. Brockschmidt
Eighteenth
Elm Streets
Ross
Tha Corporation
Fourteenth Street
Monroe
Adams Streets
Fourth Streets
Broadway
Spring Street
Ross and
Lepper
Tenth Street
Payson Avenue
Ohio Street
Tractors stall Parker Show. comedians entertain South Side club
In Quincy the Parker show’s two traction engines bogged in mud delaying departure until Sunday afternoon. While workers freed the mired machines, the South Side Boat Club members enjoyed performances by the colored and white comedians, plus Grusselmeyer quartet numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
South Side Boat Club
Grusselmeyer
Eight Take Examination for Fifth Regiment Vacancy
Eight members of the machine gun company of the Fifth Regiment took examinations Sunday for vacancies in the regimental battalion. The board of examiners included Col. Wood Lieut. Col. Center Capt. Beatty and Lieut. Alexander. A total of 43 questions were asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Wood
Center
Beatty
Alexander
Street Car Fire Threat On Broadway Hill
A street car filled with excursionists to Keokuk on the steamer St Paul faced a fuse blow on the Broadway hill at 10 oclock Sunday evening. No. 2 chemical engine arrived but the blaze was soon put out and no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
St. Paul
Broadway Hill
No. 2
Firemen Receive Cigars for Quick Fire Alert
In appreciation of their rapid response to a Friday noon fire alarm at 1412 Oak Street J Bernard Bockenfeld distributed cigars to the men of Nos 1 5 7 and stations 8 and 9 on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bernard Bockenfeld
Oak Street
Bockenfeld
Big Crowd on Excursion by Carriage and Wagon Makers
About 760 Quinegans joined a river excursion organized by the Carriage and Wagon Makers' Benevolent association on the St. Paul Sunday. Seventy passengers boarded at Canton. The boat reached Keokuk at 3 30 PM, departed for Quincy at 6 30 PM, and arrived back at 9 40 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriage and Wagonmakers’ Benevolent Association
St. Paul
Canton
Keokuk
Dam City
Quincy
Pythians and Red Cross lodge members aid Hannibal dedication
Several Red Cross Lodge No 44 and K of P members joined Hannibal to celebrate the dedication of the new Pythian home at Eleventh and Broadway. Notable Pythians from St Louis, Bethany, and Odessa attended as the Hannibal lodge prepared remodeling. Prominent figures included Edwin Ettinger and S.C. Rogers. Wurl plans training camp in Indianapolis and Fort Benjamin Harrison. Otis Elevator workers hosted the annual Buck Buckle grove picnic despite showers. attendees traveled by wagon and enjoyed lunch.
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K. of P
Hannibal
Red Cross Lodge No
K. of PL
Eleventh and Broadway
Hannibal Lodge
No. 5
Edwin Ettinger
St. Louis
S.C
Hal Blanks
Otto Wurl
Fort Shendan
Blanks
Fort Benjjamin Harrison
Mr. Wurl
Indianapolis
Quincy
Otis Elevator
Buck Bowles Grove
Sumiay
Pierce
Marriotte
Cite
Programs for Big Tourney At Hingis CC Opens July 16
The seventeenth annual Central Hingis Country Club tournament at Danville opens July 16 with practice on July 10. Golf qualifies 16 at medal play, cups awarded for four flight groups, tennis events, receptions, dances, and a 36 hole team match culminating in prize presentations and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hingis Country Club Association
Danville
Quincey Country Club
Association
Peoria
John Simpson
Galesburg
Unce Doon
Harvey Orchestra
Ordination witnessed by local residents in Chicago
Mrs Leo Wis kitchen Mrs William Krewer and William Wand and Mrs Gabriel and Dorothy Wand of Payson have returned from Chicago where Lawrence Wand was ordained to the Catholic priesthood at Holy Name cathedral. Mr Krewer and Rev Mr Wand will return Wednesday and Mr Wand will celebrate his first Mass at St Francis Church Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Wiskitchen
William Krewer
William Wand
Gabriel
Dorothy of
Payson
Chicago
Lawrence Wand
Holy Name
Arions Dinner Honors Peuster in Eubanks
Arions of Eubanks entertained Fred Peuster, Sr., hosting a big chicken dinner for 23 Arion Singing Society members on Sunday. Guests spent the day in Eubanks and presented Mr Peuster with an immense cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arions
Fred Peuster, Sr
Eubanks
Arion Singing Society
Mr. Peuster
Weather outlook for Illinois and surrounding states
Partly cloudy in northeast Illinois with showers in the south and west on Tuesday and Wednesday. Cool, little temperature change expected. Missouri and Iowa expect showers Tuesday and likely Wednesday with not much change in temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ate
Missouri
Iowa
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsney to Leumana
The river from below Warsney to Leumana will continue to fall until checked by heavy rains, with steady declines expected as weather systems move through the area. No specific dates or measurements are provided, but the trend indicates gradual lower water levels ahead unless rainfall intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsney
Leumana
Too Late to Classify. FOR RENTo-Nicel furnished rooms for Bybt housekeeping
Fragmentary OCR text mentions RENTo Nicel furnished rooms and Bybt housekeeping with references to a modern camp and state, plus an overdue bank phrase. No clear people, places, dates, or events to confirm a full news item.
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Abe Martin
Council
ST. Mary’s
Salem U. S
Probate Court
Civic Improvement Association
Walter E. Williamson
Fourth and
Maine Streets
Maine Street
Improvement Association
Owen
Board of Public Works
Street Railway Company
Twenty-second
Washington Streets
James McNutt
Abbott
Gardner
Free Public Library
Shannon
Oscar W. Shannon
Baldwin Park
Twenty Ninth
Ninth
Ross, Bolles
Bickhaus
Koehler
Quincy Dentists
Gem City
Adams-Hancock
Masonic Temple
Thomas Nolan
Lucy Sunderland
William Twohig
K-line
K-lhe
Burlington
B. B
Quincy Bay
West
Frank Wolters
Fifth Regiment
Pryor
Wolters
Somers
U. S
W. A. Johnson
Ranga
M. G
E. L. Wingerter
Cline
Lieut
Elmore
Corporal Goerner
Mr. Elmore
Mr. Goerner
St. Paul Staff
Davenport
Warsaw
Acca
Louisiana
St. Lous
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