Ordinance to ban autos on certain city streets debated
City council discusses McNutt resolution to curb parking in bounded district by Hampshire and Fourth and Eighth streets. Proposals include a ten cent fee at a Washington Square check and a 10 am to 2 pm enforcement window, plus a possible city depository plan and bids for a street flusher.
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Neil
Fourth
Eighth
Maine
Hampshire
Erman McNutt
McNutt
Erman Simmonds
Washington
Hyatt
Thet Square
Sev
Bartlett
Reardon
Monmorming
Ch&Council
Depo
Abe Martin Marries After Gaining Girl’s Favor
Abe Martin, a popular figure, marries the woman who won his heart in a tale of affection and social standing. The community notes no other affairs are discussed unless invited to share.
Mauck to Stay as East End Church Pastor
At a Sunday meeting of East End Christian church the congregation read a letter from Novelty Missouri requesting Rev L C Mauck to pastor there next year. Members chose to retain him and offered him another year, keeping Mauck in Quincy.
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East End Christian Church
Novelty
L. C. Mauck
Mr. Mauck
Tne
Births at Blessing Hospital Adds Daughter to Paters Family
Mr and Mrs August Paters of 1100 Kentucky Street welcomed a daughter on Sunday at Blessing Hospital. The birth increases the Paters household, with relatives greeting the new arrival.
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August Paters
Kentucky Street
Sunday
Blessing Hospital
Pershing Day Campaign Raises Over One Thousand
Pershing Day netted the Red Cross fund 1085.60 with Saturday’s tag adding 2539.43 and bringing the total to 14117.10. County totals are incomplete as work beyond Quincy begins. City contributions amount to 4317.10 of the 75000 quota. Keokuk reports 25000 through several 1000-dollar subs. J W Wall urges late donors via bankers as two extra days extend to the 27th. County meetings at Paloma Coatsburg Mendon Lima Burton Loraine rally efforts. Burton and Paloma each raise 40. Committees form in towns to reach Adams county’s 100900 quota.
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Red Cross Campaign Fund
Quincy
Missingsippi Valley
J. W. Wall
Red Cross Campaign Committee
Red Cross Fund
Tam
Keokuk
Red Cross
Paloma
Coatsburg
Mendon
Lima
Burton
Loraine
Adams County
Quincy district food canning exhibits set for counties
The executive committee of the Quincy District Food league will meet at :30 today to finalize canning demonstrations across ten Missouri and six Illinois counties. Demonstrators have been selected, with further picks based on town interest. headquarters receive banker inquiries about dates, as committees plan itineraries and spread the Ames cold pack method taught by Ames agricultural college.
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Quincy District Food League
Missouri
Illinois
Chamber of Commerce
Ames Agricultural College
Ames
Extension Department
Food League
Racehorse Settlement Ends Replevin Battle in Clayton
Clayton case ends with Sandy Malcomson awarded the racehorse and 250 damages plus costs. Craig as estate administrator had pursued replevin after losing in county court, but the parties settled out of court with the horse delivered to Malcomson in Clayton.
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Clayton
Craig
John Hazlett
Sandy Malcomson
Sandy
Mt. Sterling
Golden Rush
Malcomson
Hartzell
Cavanaugh
Green
Wilson and
Govert
Peters announce birth of baby girl at Blessing Hospital
Mr and Mrs A J Peters of 110 Kentucky Street announce the birth of a baby girl born Sunday at Blessing Hospital.
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A. J. Peters
Kentucky Street
Blessing Hospital
Red Cross Donations List Highlights Community Support
A community list records numerous donors and amounts to the Red Cross. Contributions range from 1.00 to 100.00 with many individuals and families named, including Mrs. Anna Rogers, George C. Osborn, Miss Mary Bull, and Highland Park Amusement, totaling a substantial local fundraising effort.
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FB. Luhrs
C. A. Wells
United Cereal Mills Seagiore
H. P. Gardner
P. B. Williams
T. L. Morris
Charles Bartlett
Ae S
Mary BE. Fisher
Eeesssees
W. E. Williamson
A. F. Behrens
Koelsch
Sevecunssanes
George Reeves
Mary Montgomery
Emery Lancaster
W. T. Sprague Weeveeesse
E. A. Rogers
George Castle
Ceeseeess
J. N. Carter
George C. Osborn
Ollie Seehorn Vo
Esse
Mabel Shell
C.ee
Ceeee
Highland Park Amusement
Henry Dayton
Eons
George M. Reeves
Asaesee
Henry Schanz
Ceeseeescneeees
Mathew Lepper
Hannah Heidbreder Wee
Emma Heidbreder
Arthur Weber
Seseeseces
Congregational Church
Spirit St Vincent Home Inmates Give $15 to Red Cross
Judge McCarl presented a $15 Red Cross subscription from Spirit St Vincent Home and its inmates. He praised the effort, noting even the home’s donors must help those working hard to make ends meet and urging Quincy residents to give.
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St. Vincent
Red Cross
The
Aviation class must work hard
Frank Llewellyn of Ellington Electric, who left Quincy to join the reserve officers training corps aviation section and study at the University of Illinois, says his days are filled with machine gun work, aerodynamics, signaling and photography. The training starts with theory, then flying, and he praises the companionable fellow students as a splendid lot of fellows.
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Frank Llewellyn
Ellington Electric Company
Quincy
University of Minois
Llewellyn
Hannibal Golfists to Play Here Today
Nineteen men and one woman from Hannibal travel for a busy golf day at the Country club. A varied program of matches, a noon golfers lunch, a 7 o’clock dinner, an afternoon bridge for women, and an evening dance are planned. Attendees include J. J. Brown WS Moore F G W Howard D Manner Jr H Harris W J A Meyer BE Settles R W Young Dr Hopkins R E Hoffman L W Howell J T S Hickman C E Rendlen Mrs C E Rendlen O A Brown J A Knott A W Knott A W Kholer C S Shepherd S Schultz J A Meyer.
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Hannibal
J. J. Brown
WS. Moore
F. G. W Howard
D. Manner
Jr. H. Harris
W. J. A. Meyer
BE. V. Settles
R. W. Young
Dr. Hopkins
R. E. Hoffman
L. W. Howell
J. T. S. Hickman
C. E. Rendlen
Mra
O. A Brown
J. A. Knott
A. W. Knott
A. W. Kholer
C. S. Shepherd
S. Schultz
J. A. Meyer
FIRST SLACKER CAUGHT HERE
Paul Lelis was arrested Sunday for lacking a registration card and released after registering on Monday. He said a German foreman in Chicago misinformed him about the draft laws and that he tried to enlist but could not communicate with recruiting officers due to language barriers. Lelis, a 22 year old native of Krugowich Russia, is un naturalized but permitted to register as a friendly alien.
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Paul Lelis
Ryan
Chicago
Lelis
Krugowich
Russia
City board urges arrest of unregistered Negroes in Adams county
The Adams city registration board recommended arrest and detention of all Negro residents within the registration age who cannot show a card or justify one. Only 146 of 692 eligible Negro voters had registered, prompting officials to act to ensure justice to those who did register. Reports will be sent to the governor and, later, to Washington for national totals to aid mobilization.
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City Registration Board
Major Adams
Adams County
Paul Weisenhorn
Springfield
Illinois
Washington
Children’s Day Services Across Churches
Congregational church held outdoor children’s day in Madison park at 4 p.m. Rev. G. A. Buttrick preached. Grace Methodist hosted a morning program with Young Men’s quartet led by Mrs. E. H. Menke. St John Lutheran featured Jubilee orchestra and choirs with L. J. Reis directing. E John of Concordia College spoke in morning and evening.
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Congregational Church
Madison Park
G. A. Buttrick
Grace Methodist Church
E. H. Menke
St. John Lutheran Church
Jubilee Orchestra
L. J. Reis
E. John
Concordia College
St. Louis
Quincy Bar to send delegates to national Red Cross meeting
Judge C E Epler stated the Quincy Bar association will fund delegates for the national Red Cross convention. The city may be represented at Saratoga, with Guiney lawyers expected to arrange eastward business to align with the meeting. L E Emmons Sr and Samuel Woods, association president, are the officially chosen delegates.
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Quincy Bar Association
C. E. Epler
Guiney
Saratoga
L. E. Emmons, Sr
Samuel Woods
FILE WILL OF CAPTAIN COOK
Captain Reynard Cook files his will in county court. He leaves the house and lot at 1331 North Sixth Street to his wife for life or until sale. Each child Walter O. Cook, Charles W. Cook, Agnes Pierce, Willis Cook, Emily Pierce, Mabel Cook, Ethel Geisel, Edith Schrieder and Cynthia May Cook receives 500 dollars. The remainder goes to the mother and, after her death, to the children. Walter, Charlea and Willis are named executors.
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Reynard Cook
North Sixth Street
Walter O. Cook
Charles W. Cook
Agnes Pierce
Willis Cook
Emily Pierce
Mabel Cook
Ethel Geisel
Edith Schrieder
Cynthia May Cook
Walter
Charlea
Willis
Steamer St Paul Entering St Louis St Paul Trade
The steamer St Paul, under General Excursion agency, will stop excursion traffic and from Friday enter the St Louis St Paul trade. Streckfus line will operate three boats in the route and there will be three boats to St Paul into Quincy weekly. Quincy should gain from the improved through service with this schedule in effect.
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St. Paul
General Excursion Agency
St. Louiis
Court House News Told In Brief
In the estate of Henry Vellbracht William Vellbracht as executor furnishes a bond of 6200 dollars. Golda J Gnuse administratrix in the estate of Fred W Gnuse petitions for the right to hold a private sale of property not sold in recent public gale. Gertrude McKay executrix in the estate of Samuel McKay gives a bond of 700 dollars.
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Henry Vellbracht
William Vellbracht
Golda J. Gnuse
Fred W. Gnuse
Gertrude McKay
Samuel McKay
Adaris Assessed At Nearly 19 Millions In Tax Abstract
Personal property in Adame county amounts to 18 781 703 dollars per a treasurer’s abstract. Horses number 14 923 valued at 1 290 571. automobiles 2 634 worth 755 009. hogs 39 078 worth 428 846. cattle 29 127 worth 1 177 670. pianos 3 568. furniture 1 184 167. Townships led by Quincy in overall totals. Camp Point in pianos. Burton in gold. Payson in jewelry. North East in sewing machines.
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Adame County
Quincy
North Hast
Mendon
Fall Creek
McKee
Gilmer
Melrose
Clayton
Camp Point
Burton
Payson
North East
Red Cross work room overhauled at Cheerful Fame gym
The Red Cross shop in the Cheerful Fame gymnasium reopened after a week of improvements. The room now features long tables with sewing machines at the ends, locked cabinets for finished articles, and trunks painted hospital grey. Rules require aprons caps personal tools and strict finish standards.
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Red Cross
Cheerful Fame Gymnasium
Hospital
Quincy Star Maps Love in Omaha and Career Move
Mark R. Allbright, now wire chief for A. T. & T. in Omaha, visited Quincy friends over Sunday and revealed he is in love with Omaha and uses spare time as a Western Union utility operator after leaving Western Union in Quincy a year ago for Bell system service. Choir Picnic and Fish Fry Highlight Weekend in St. Mary's and St. Anthony's communities with games, meals, and 160 attendees. Six graduates receive diplomas at St. Mary’s Lima parish school with Rev. Brennan delivering address and performances. Foundation wall for Halbach Schroeder building completed. Local court news report a peace disturbance fine of $3 and costs for Jesse Hoener. Small roof fire on Spring Street caused minor shingles damage. Cousin Robert Craig of Wichita, Kan., reportedly drowned in the Arkansaw river. details unavailable.
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Omaha
Mark R. Allbright
Quincy
Allbright
Western Union
Bell People
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for Children's Croup
A nostalgic ad touts Dr Bell's Pine-Tar-Honey as effective relief for croup and whooping cough in children. It promises to loosen mucus ease breathing soothe irritated membranes and halt further inflammation. Pleasant to take and available from druggists for 25 cents.
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Dr. Bell
Soldier Boys Ready for Game in Camp Parker League
Camp Parker base ball men practice daily for a forthcoming boxing style clash with Quincy’s league team at League park. Tickets available at Brown & Mays, Miller & Arthur drug stores, and Union cigar store. Players hail from high school or league squads and show rising enthusiasm for the contest.
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Camp Parker
Brown & Mays
Miller & Arthur Drug Stores
Union Cigar Store
Quincy
Captain trains 22 recruits in rifle range test
Capt Wingerter led 22 new men to the range on Monday afternoon to learn rifle handling. No scores were recorded, but the exercise produced some good results as the weapons themselves contributed scoring. Recoil of the Springfield rifles was noted as powerful, with recruits saying they kick like a German 42 and several even reporting being kicked in the face by the guns.
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Wingerter
Postpone Hike for Baseball Game Clash
An all day hike planned for the machine gun company on Friday is postponed due to a baseball game with the league team on Saturday. This change shifts the schedule to accommodate the weekend event.
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Machine
Camp Has Barber in Outdoor Red Plush Chair
The boys of the F company enjoy shaves and haircuts under a shade tree in an outdoor barber setup. Elmer Thompson, formerly with Hoffman, serves as the company barber in a genuine red plush barber chair.
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Camp
F Company
Elmer Thompson
Hoffman
Boxing Match in Sight at the Camp
Fred Goodwin of F company, three years in the game, will challenge Lewis Justice, a pro with fast company. Justice has boxed with Tommy Ryan at the Des Moines Athletic Club. Goodwin has fought in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas.
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Fred Goodwin
F Company
Lewis Justice
Fast Company
Run
Justice
Tommy Ryan
Des Moines
Goodwin
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Entertainers Box and Vaudeville Style Exhibition
Entertainers from the crew keep fit by boxing after meals. Two men stage a lively cross between a boxing match and vaudeville routine, as Salyer Fowler Stevens and Lucas join in as aspiring ring artists among the group.
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Salyer
Fowler
Stevens
Lucas
Need Equipment for Gun Company Still Lacking
Twenty two men of the machine gun company are without equipment. The unit reports a shortage of gear delaying readiness and training. Officials say supplies are being tracked and distribution plans are being expedited to arm the ranks.
Tennis On Parade Grounds Marks Active Play
The grass tennis court on the parade grounds has been marked and exciting games frequently take place there now.
Sheridan Reveille and local enlistments noted
The Sheridan Reveille reports on school events at Quincy High School and personnel changes. Eds at De MWS discuss Mr Smith and Mrs Smith. Kent Taylor and L E Bridges enlistment for Wabash station duties. O J Glaze and H W Hever move from Springfield. W E Hess joins the navy as apprentice seaman. Otis B Hipkins joins as a fireman.
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Erde Beatty
Sheridan
Obert
Ae Te Sheridan Reveille
Zens Smith
Kent Taylor
L .E. Bridges
Wabash
Peoria
O. J. Glaze
H. W. Hever
Springfield
W. E. Hess
Barry
Navy
Otis B. Hipkins
Ohio Street
Weather outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois shows fair conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday with little temperature change. Missouri is unsettled but generally fair, cooler in the northeast Tuesday. Iowa reports generally fair conditions and slightly cooler Tuesday.
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Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Rise Fall River Forecast From Warsaw to Louisiana
The river level from below Warsaw to Louisiana is forecast to continue falling. In the next 24 hours the drop is expected to be between six and eight tenths of a foot.
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Warsaw
Louisiana
Wanted Carrier Boys for North Route Vacancy
Help wanted notice seeks applicants for a carrier route in the north part. Must be 14 years of age or older. Submit applications to the Circulation Department. Whig ice.
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North Part
Whig Ice
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Hyatt, Lepper
Schanz
Thompson
W. Hmith
L. Klein
Smith
Klein
Lepper
Pith
Board of
Pubworks
Markillic
Watt
Geers
Ross
Matt
Idermett
Julia A. McLaughlin
City Hall
Col. Berry
G. A
Board of Public Works
Twentieth Street
Edward Hedges
Towhead Island
Harbor Committee
Chapman
Eighteenth Street
State
Julius Flair
Forman Campbell
Joseph H. Bayless
Western Union Telegraph Company
Edward Theron
John B. Bockho
Bickhaus
Frants Zehnle
Ellis
United Cereal Mills
Edgewater Park
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Market Square
Anton Siman
Twentieth
Finance Committee
H. V. Tompkins
Lara V. Tompkins
Eleventh
Vermont Streets
Walker & Purpus
Hampshire Street
Louis L. Boyer
State Street
Grimmer
Zimmerman
Dettle
Harrison Street
Abe Martin
Quincy Man
Aero Dynamics
Registration Board
Captain Cook
Court House
Adaris
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Fischer's Grove
St. Anthony's Church
Miller Brothers
St. Anthony’s
St. Anthony'’s Church
St. Iiae
Limaatholic Church
Fr. Brennan
Tlerence M. ?Uinlivan
Margaret C. Hellake
Sylvia McConnel
Ruth Davis
Alice Anderson
Margaret O'Hare
Halbach-Schroeder
Jesse Hoener
Thirty-sixth Street
Joe Lipps
Heckle
Nas
Spring Street
John R. McClelland
J. T. White
Robert Craig
Wichita
Kan
Arkansaw River
Soldier Boys
League Park
Ad Men
Shrapnel
Reokuk Davenport
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