Wounds of Hobbs Fatal in City Shooting
Hobbs dies at St Marys Hospital from a gunshot in a Monday night attack by Isaac Buckner who faces first degree murder charges. police search Buckner after Hobbs implicates Mattie Douglas in his dying statement. Coroner to hold inquest. State's Attorney vows to issue a murder warrant and catch Buckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Buckner
ST. Mary’s Hospital
Tia Hobbs
Buckner
Otis Johnston
Hobbs
Wagner
Mattie Douglas
M. J. Haley
Fred ‘Wolfe
Mattie
Douglas
Wabash
Judge Reardon Plays Cupid in City Court Case
Police Magistrate Reardon fined Lula Bryant five dollars and costs for peace disturbance and levied a similar fine on her fiancé C E Pettitt who she tried to shoot. The judge, unaware of his Cupid role, presided over a peace treaty ending the matter. Limited docket included Boon Riley assault case continued to June 30. Lee Barringer David Morris and Robert Ross fined five dollars and costs for vagrancy but the penalties were suspended on leaving the city. Tom Karns paid two dollars and costs for being drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon
Lula Bryant
C.E. Pettitt
Bearcon
Cupid
Boon Riley
Presbyterians Excursion Out to Hannibal and Mark Twain Cave
Two hundred Presbyterians and friends sailed from the local port yesterday morning for Hannibal and the Mark Twain cave. Soon after, two hundred Keokuk Presbyterians arrived on the steamer Keokuk and landed in Quincy. The GW Will carried the local excursion, while Park Methodist Church of Hannibal also ran an excursion on the steamer W. W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Hannibal
Mark Twain Cave
Keokuk
Tomlinson New Travelers Head at National Convention
The Trav elers Protective association closed its Omaha meeting naming Lafayette Indiana as next year’s site and electing officers led by president C F Tomlinson of North Carolina. Officials include Louis Ochs Louisiana first vice president E C Heinbach Pennsylvania second vice president George W Bell News York third vice president Frank Haag Missouri fourth vice president T B Rhoads Illinois fifth vice president FP S Logan Indiana secretary treasurer and directors at large from St Louis George B Steffens W Rose W C Hepburn Ben Thompson George E Begerow J R Bass William O Neil. Committee chairs span Legislative J W Williams Virginia to Press Charles A Nelson Illinois and Good Roads Dan W Sales Virginia among others. Quincy delegates report fine entertainment in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers’ Protective Association
Omaha
Lafayette
Indiana
C. F. Tomlinson
North Carolina
Louis Ochs
Louisiana
E. C. Heinbach
Pennsylvania
George W. Bell
News
York
Frank Haag
Missouri
T. B. Rhoads
Minois
Geo. B. Steffens
W. C. Hepburn
Ben‘s.thompson
George
E. Begerow
Nebraska
J. R. Bass
Tennessee
William O'Neil
California
J. W. Williams
Virginia
Railroad— Central ‘Passenger Association
J.R. Crawford
Western
Ahern
Illinois
Trunk Line Association
Boggs
Southeastern Passenger ‘Association
R.A. Broyles
Georgia
Transcontinental Passenger’ Association
D. W. Gelden
Charles A. Nelson
Max ‘Banner
Charles G. _ Lee
Dan
Quincy
Young Bicycle Thief Caught
Earl Ray, about 14, was arrested by Chief Koch and charged with stealing five or six bicycles. Under interrogation he denied guilt, but police say they have the goods and suspect he stole at least half a dozen bikes this spring and summer. He was remanded to the city jail and will be turned over to a probation officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ray
Koch
Young
Ray
Nolan
Louisiana branch to resume service after washouts
The Louisiana branch likely to resume service tomorrow morning after workers completed track repairs from two severe washouts. A recent rain washed away about 1500 feet of track, with crews from Galesburg and officials from Quincy inspecting the damage. C B & Q officials, S. B. Allen, F. S. Johnston, and E. J. Worden were part of the cleanup party considering building a levee to prevent future washouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Galesburg
Quincy
S. B. Allen
Chicago
F. S. Johnston
Sinois Lines
E. J. Worden
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Cure All
A 19th century style advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for catarrh, claiming a $100 reward for any uncured case. It states internal use, blood and mucous surface action, and urges readers to send for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Property values in Quincy rise with assessor report
Quincy’s assessed property value climbs to 32 061 000 with real estate at 22 377 654 and personal property 9 683 346. Net gains include 441 147 on real estate and 313 560 on personal property. Books sent to county treasurer for tax rate determination and November announcement planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Charles W. Zang
Ed W. Peter
Zang
Springfield
Peter
Ollie F. Robb
Ben Rosen
Capt King Estate Valued at 162176 in St Louis Probate
The late Capt Henry King former editor of the St Louis Globe Democrat and The Whig died last March. Probate filings reveal his personal property totals 162176 with stocks 101400 bonds 58000 cash 1881.70 and goods 845. Principal holdings include 100 Western Union shares 10000 value 110 Pittsburgh Plate Glass 11000 25 Mercantile Trust 2500 100 NY Chicago St Louis Railroad 10000 100 Pacific Mail Steamship 10000 and 200 Ha vana Tobacco 20000 Bonds include Union Terminal 6000 St Louis and San Francisco Railroad 25000 National Enameling 10000 United Railways 10000. Most estate goes into trust for grandchildren Alice W King Harry L King and Henrietta Hawley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry King
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The
Whig
St. Louis
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Mercantile Trust Company
New York
Chicago
St. Louis Railroad Company
Pacific Mail Steamship , Company
Havana. Tobacco Company
Alice W. and
Harry L. King
Henrietta ‘Hawley
Detective arrests Lt Becker over stolen watch case
Newt Terry reports that Detective Scharnhorst arrested Lt PT Becker also known as Miller on a burglary charge yesterday afternoon. The watch was recovered in Becker's possession during a search.
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Newt
Terry
Scharnhorst
Becker
Miller
Flag Contest at Quincy Country Club July 5
The Quincy Country Club announces a flag golf tournament for Monday July 5 with two or four person starts at nine AM. Players receive a flag with their name and handicap. the furthest north reaches win three prizes. Special ball contest, buffet luncheon, chicken dinner, dancing, and lawn festivities follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Country Club
Quincy
Local Marriage Licenses Issued For Several Couples
Yesterday in Quincy Henry Bauch and Miss Gertrude Meyer both of Quincy received licenses. Harry Gorsage age 21 of Galesburg wed Miss Della Howard 23 of Chicago. David A Sharp of Emden Mo and Mrs Allie Perry of Hunnewell Mo obtained licenses. Lester Almorn Steele 29 of Burton wed Hazel Frances Reinhardt 20 of Burton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry’ Bauch
Quincey
Gertrude Meyer
Quincy
Harry’ Frank Gorsage
Galesburg
Della Howard
Chicago
David A. Sharp
Emden
Detention Home For Children Urged By Adams County
Professor N J Hinton of Jefferson School to address Welfare Federation on Monday about building a suitable detention home for Quincy and Adams County children. He notes current facility is too small and feels like a jail, urging Adams County Supervisors to seek aid for a better home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Hinton
Jefferson School
Welfare Federation
Quincy
Adams County
Hinton
State Convention of Humane Societies
Miss. Rose
Adams County , Board of Supervisors
Revival meeting date set for Lyon return to Quincy
At a meeting of the Federation of Quincy Churches officials announced that Rev. Milford H. Lyon of Winona Lake Indiana will conduct a multiweek revival in Quincy this fall. Plans include a large tabernacle seating over 5000 at Central Market lot Ninth and Hampshire streets. Lyon, a noted evangelist, will open in Lansing Michigan September 5 before coming to Quincy likely in October.
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The
Federation
Quincy
Milford H. Lyon
Winona Lake
Ind
Ninth
Hampshire Streets
Lyon
Iowa State University
Ellsworth College
Lansing
Michigan
Munroe Charged Again In Luring Case
Zeb Munroe, already fined by Judge Reardon, was arrested yesterday afternoon on North Tenth Street for offering a little girl named Herron money to accompany him. The mother saw him take her hand. Patrol Driver Rathmann made the arrest. Police deem him mentally unbalanced though he talks as if normal. He faces a second city court trial this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeb Munroe
Reardon
Rathmann
Munroe
Herron
Allen to be master in chancery in circuit court
Edward P. Allen will be named master in chancery to succeed Elmer Peter, with appointment likely today. The post pays by fees and its term follows Peter’s recent expiry. Four circuit court judgments were handed down, all liquor-related, including sums against Warren Hearne, Henry W. Cordgiemon, Edward McFarland, and Del Van Bishop for various debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward P. Allen
Elmer
Peter
Albert. Akers
Allen
Minster In Chancery
Thomas A. Scherer
Warren
FV Hearne
Mette & Kanne Distilling. Company of
del’ van Bishop
Terminal Office at Burlington to Close
A rail way terminal postoffice at Burlington station will close at midnight June 30 after orders from postal authorities. Clerk Tom Heffern, in charge, will move to the old mail room. assistant clerk Tred Trehune stays on briefly to relieve railway clerks on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Tom Heffern
Tom ‘Heffern
Tred Trehune
Patrolman Joseph Martin Resigns After Suspension
Patrolman Joseph Martin submitted his resignation yesterday after a weeklong suspension by Chief Koch for conduct unbecoming an officer. He stated he had great respect for Chief Koch and Mayor Abbott and held nothing against them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Joseph Martin
Koch
Abbott
WPCARL CONTINUES AS CHARITIES ASSN PRESIDENT
Judge Lyman McCarl was unanimously reelected president of the Associated Charities for another year at a board meeting held after the annual meeting. A 15 member board was elected, with officers including President McCarl and Vice President E K Stone. The charity reports show a nest egg over 100 and $1,549.60 in donations against $1,147.76 in disbursements. 408 charity cases and 384 visits were logged, with additional office interviews and applications. A committee was named to appoint a Friendly Visitor by September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman McCarl
Associated Charities
Lyman ‘McCain
E. c. Stone
J. . Parker
de ‘A. Stidwell
O. F. Schullian
Virginia Kelley
Frances
J. Lubhbe
Lyman
M. Greenman
Ira R. Calkins
D.L. Musselman
George. A. Binkert
Frank It
J. W. Wall
Rev.h. Hartley
E. K. Stone
Frank. H.whitney
Frances J. Lubbe
Welfare Federation
Judge McCarl
D. L. Ausselen
George A. Binkert
Association
Miss Green
Stillwell
Schullian
Last Performance of Dazey's The Stranger at the Orpheum
The Orpheum presents Charley Dazey's The Stranger with Oliver Company. Large crowds praise the production and the cool auditorium with oscillating fans. Beginning matinee today at 2 30 pm The Little Church Round the Corner will be shown and Sunday matinee The Devil will open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dazey
Charley
Oliver ‘Ompany
Quincy
Franz Molnar
Oliver. Company
Adams County Anti-Tuberculosis Society Meets Tonight
The annual meeting of the Adams County Anti-Tuberculosis league is held in the county courthouse tonight at 8 o clock. Annual reports will be read and officers elected for the ensuing year, with a full attendance desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Adams County Anti-Tuberculosis League
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Sheriff's Office
Young Buckner
Girl
Judge Reardon
Dan Cupid
C. E. Pettitt
Tomlinson New Travelers’ Head
T. P. A.lafayette
Chief Koch
Louisiana Branch
Capt. King
Country Club
M’donough County
Church Federation
Miss. Summers
Oliver Players
Orpheum
ED Allen
Chancery
Akers
Postal Department
Wpcarl
Charity Assn
Associated Charites
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