Fire devastates Williamson building injuring businesses
A Friday fire at the Williamson building damaged the Kespohl Mohrenstecher Lux company, Meyer Reighard Higgins garments, and Standard Oil offices, with losses between 95,000 and 100,000. Elevator disaster trapped janitor William Robinson before he escaped as fire crews battled the blaze. Total damage included stock, office equipment, and stock of garments, with extensive water damage across floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
Kespuhl-Mohrenstecher Lry Goods Company
Meyer-Reigard-Higgins Company
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
William Robinson
Robinson
Quincey “Transfer Company
Tan Statins
Edward Iugfame
Walter Williamson
Krespohl-Mohrenstecher
Meyer-Reisharel- Higgins Company
Stendard
Wiliamson
Respohl-Mohrenstecher Company
Meyer-Reighard-Higgins Company
Retiison
Kespohl-Mohrenstecher Company
Meyer-Reighard- Bhggins
Standard Oil
Meyer-Reighard-Higgins Co
Bert Higgins
Oil Company
Eagles’ Hall
Quincy
Kespohr-Mohrenstecher
Otto Mohrenstecher
New York
Todus Kespoht
Executors report varied estate settlements and disbursements
Tillie Schuhardt as executrix filed receipts of 1770.35 and disbursements of 381.07 with balance for distribution and asked discharge. Alexander S. Omer, guardian of Lyie A. Shank, reported receipts 4183.10 and disbursements 350.79. Carl I Schmidt estate distribution to heirs shows August Schmidt as executor with 21800 from sale of 218 acres in Adams county. heirs include Charles Schmidt 3223.30 William, August and Edward Schmidt 5270.88. Waller, Sarah, Ruth and Henry Glasier 1317.70 each. Also note 5000 Buenos Aires barbers suspend work seeking higher wages and tipping ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Schuhardt
Christina Pellman
Alexander S. Omer
Lyie A. Shank
Carl I. Schmidt
August Schmidt
Adams County
Mr. Schmidt
Charles Schmidt
William
August
Edward Schmidt
Waller
Sarah
Ruth
Henry Glasier
Carthage Girl Weds in Society Wedding
The June 26 society wedding in Carthage joined Miss Ella Mae Aaron to Riley Eugene Barnes of Freeport Illinois at Mrs Alice G Aaron's Scofield street home. Rev J W Ferris officiated with Leon Hardin and Ruth Horton among the bridal party. guests included many locals and out of town relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
Alice G. Aaron
Scofield Street
Ella Mae
Riley Eugene Barnes
Freeport
Illinois
J. W. Ferris
M. FE
Marie Cronk
Lohrengrin
Emily Lyon
Mary Virginia Aaron
Kenneth McGovern
Galesburg
Ruth Horton
Peoria
la Walter
Allee
Aaron
NJ PL Meisee
Creim
Erma Rewe
Gertrude Holtwreve
Fielen Coppin
Haze Meeum
Erma Rowe
Barnes
Chicago
Madison
Union Street
Alfeve Aaron
James G. Johnsen
Mr. Johnsen
Household Science Club
Mr. Barnes
J. B. Barnes
Pearl City
Wesleyan College
Knox College
Iowa University
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Knox
Phi Delta Chi
Freeport Condensing Co
Ll. J. Aaron
Joplin
N. P. McKee
Cedar Rapids
J. R. Stevenson
Community notes from Richfield and vicinity
Richfield and surrounding area report Charles Penstone critically ill at home with slight improvements noted earlier. States Attorney Edwin Johnson conducted county business in Quincy. Carnival equipment delayed by Wabash washouts. shows will run nightly at Bates lots this week. Attorney Rolle Six plans to practice in the city and seeks Democratic delegate nomination. Atdnech, Allen, and Farrand serve on the county board of review. Church services expected in spring and summer. Mr and Mrs James Carr install new furniture. William Six, Wabash fireman, to vacate property and likely build nearby. County Clerk Heskey issues first marriage license in three weeks for Bennie V. Merten and Beatrice Sowers of Dearl. Former Supervisor Klitz spends days in city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richfield
Charles Penstone
Edwin Johnson
Quincy
Carnival Company
Bates
Rolle Six
Barry
Ite
Sigamer
TB Atdnech
Levee Township
Board of Supervisors
J. \. Allen
James A. Farrand
Sirigesville
Mir
Mes
James Carr
William Six
Pittsratehoof
Robert Weeks
Six
Charles AL Heskey
Bennie V. Merten
Beatrice Sowers
Various Local Social Notes From Camp Point and Nearby
Isaac Carter attended a Masonic celebration in Monmouth on Tuesday. A crowded list of locals—Roberts Sam Curry Will Livente Glen Willis and many others—made short visits, trips to Quincy and Carthage, and weddings and family events. A heavy rainstorm caused farm delays and livestock losses, while several residents prepared for upcoming weddings, court dates, and hospital in Boston for Richard Seaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Carter
Monmouth
Roberts
Sam Curry
Will Livente
Quincy
Glen Willis
Clearmount
Wyo
Bowen
Camp Point
Mra
Rankin Castle
Galesburg
Roll
Bert
North Side
Jerome Hostetter
W. Conley Greer
Margaret Kay
Albert Kay
Camden
Ed Cramore
Jefferson Terry
Bud ‘Perrigo
Anna Hennick
Carthage
Agron
Widalter Hart
la Prairie
Alice Hunsaker
Fred Linfnagle
Amos Downing
Los Angeles
Calif
George Y. Downing
R. C. Boyer
Bess Sparks
Earl Brown
Peoria
Samuel Trout
Jennie Strickler
William Jones
Floyd Omer
Crenshaw
Carl Liggett
William Liggett
Camp Sherman
Chicago
Isaac Cutter
Quincy Wiening
Christian Church Committee
Florence Adams
Ozark Mountains
Franks
Jefferson City
Mon
Cramore
Ed Finchum
Amanda Tipton
Neva
Edward
Kenneth Fincham
Alfred Schroeder
Laura Gunther
Remy
Clifford Hunsaker
Richard Seaton
Kenner Seaton
Aund
Boston
Mass
Tle
Local Visitors Reach Out For Quick Recovery
Will Hunsaker spent Tuesday with Mr. Tania Mra and Will Williams along with Peter Williams of Plymouth visiting Dr. and Mrs. John J. Spence. Lawrence Adams of Bushnell visited Monday and Tuesday with his father Ray and brother Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hk Guehdr Recovery
Will Hunsaker
Tania Mra
Will Williams Ant
Peter Williams
Plymouth Pane
John Jy. Spence
Lawrence Adams
Bushnell 4
Ray and
Arthur
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Rogers
Sixth
Hampshire
Business College
Gardner
Buenos Aires
Methodist
Hazel Mapes
Omaha
Frank Mapes
Ferris
Lester Muypea
Quincy, Illinois
Camp Point, Ill
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Klein
North 5Th St
Hart Schaffner & Mars
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WSS
Hart Schaffner
Marx
ET Quincy's Greatest Clothing House
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
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