Lions Club Formed In Quincy With Twenty Six Founders
Temporary organization of the Lions club of Quincy was effected by more than 25 leading business and professional men. Twenty six members signed the charter roll. A permanent organization will be set at a luncheon next week. National organizer G. M. Cunningham spoke on aims while John Carroll explained cooperative aims with Rotary. Charter members include J Frank Garner John Carroll W J Singleton Duke Schroer and many others. Weekly luncheons planned with secret nominating and eligibility procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions ‘Club of
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
W. J.smith
Frank Garner
John Carroll
W. J. Smith
Ralph VandenBoom
Albert Berger
Duke Schroer
Ralp VandenBoom
F. R. Morgan
T. A. Hays
Lions Club
Rotary
G. M. Cunningham
W. J. Singleton
Garner
Lions
Candisi
J. Frank Garner
W. J Singleton
E. G. Horner
D. D. Brown
F. R Kathmann
W. J “Billy” Smith
Charles C. McConnick
Edward F. Koetters
Thomas B. Knox
Martin J. Geise
George V. Thompson
Mendon Masons Set to Clear Debt on Temple
Mendon Masons plan to wipe out debt on their temple after Walter Thomas, worshipful master, reported a rapid fundraising effort. In three days, about fourteen hundred dollars was subscribed, enabling repayment and funds to redecorate the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendon
Walter Thomas
Blue Lodge
Thomas
Quincy
Abe Martin on onion lovers and theater crowds
A wry Abe Martin quip about folks who attend theater after eating onions. He recalls the old time clerk asking, What kin I do you fer, and suggests we once thought he was joking.
Salaries For County Superintendents Under New Bill
Discussion in the assembly of county superintendents in Springfield centers on the impact of a Supreme Court ruling that blocks salary increases after election. A new bill would raise salaries to 3000 dollars a year for the next four years, with August term adjustments for some officials. County Superintendent John Steiner, in attendance, faces a four year six month term under the plan. The act awaits the attorney general’s opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Blair
Springfield
Atttorney
John Steiner
Steiner
Minor Police Cases and Drunk in Hancock County Court
Ralph Phillips faces a third police court appearance for intoxication after previous bailouts by Hancock county farmer Williams. Williams helped Phillips home, then left him in a car. Phillips mooched drinks again and was re arrested. Also arraigned are Harry Howlett, Victor Herrington on peace disturbance charges. Andrew Carpenter charged with cutting the corner. Elizabeth Stuckle fined for a property dispute with Ruby Butterbaugh at 133 South Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Phillips
Hancock County
Williams
Philips
Phillips
Court House
Harry Howlett
Victor Herrington
Sixth
Oak
Harvey
Andrew Carpenter
Requet
Fifth
Hampshire Streets
Ruby Butterbaugh
Elizabeth Stuckle
South Seventh Street
Y M C A Notes in Quincy on Secretary Search
Mr R R Potter of New York City visited Quincy to discuss a new general secretary with the local YMCA board. Potter has led Y work at Montgomery Alabama. Earl Carlton travelled via Chicago to the Y camp at Lake Geneva Wisconsin, joined by Sam Gabel and Harry A Robertson from Quincy. The Y pool is set to be ready today after three days of overhauls to the filtering apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Potter
New York City
Quincy
Potter
Montgomery
Alabama
Earl Carlton
Chicago
Lake Geneva
Wis
Sam Gabel
Harry A. Robertson
Mail Airplane Burns With Money Bankers Dislike Experiment
A House resolution seeks a postmaster general report on a May 24 air mail crash near Cleveland destroying bank correspondence. J W Harriman said $57,000 in checks and drafts in transit to Chicago burned when a mail plane was wrecked, prompting bankers to oppose air money transfers. Electric footlights for temporary use adapt in sections with adjustable color lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Steenerson
House Post Office Committee
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
J. W. Harriman
Shrapnell Schwartz visits home after coast artillery service
Shrapnell and Lloyd Schwartz recently mustered out of coast artillery arrived in the states during the month and visited Tuesday and Wednesday with brother Clyde Schwartz of 834 Vine. Schwartz worked as an engineer for the state highway commission before enlistment and will return to his duties in northern Illinois with Chicago headquarters. As a University of Illinois student he was an outfielder on Coach Huff's last team. his home was formerly Golden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Schwartz
Coast Artillery
Clyde Schwartz
Vine
Schwartz
State Highway Commission
Northern Illinois
Chicago
University of Illinois
Huff
Golden
No-Accident Week Proves Safe In Quincy Yards
The No-Accident week in Quincy rail yards reports no incidents this week and no injuries expected. Past campaigns in the middle west cut deaths by 96 and injuries by 1,115 across January to March 1919, while 305,000 workers pledged seven-day safety efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Western
Quincy
Middle West
Allen Encampment Elects Officers After Banquet
Allen Encampment No. 4 I O O F held an election of officers on Tuesday night and enjoyed a three course banquet after. The entertainment committee planned refreshments each meeting night in summer. Newly elected officers are Chief Patriarch Charles Cooper High Priest W H Miller Senior Warden Oliver Briscoe Junior Warden Ed Carl Winter.
Heat Prostrations Reported In Quincy On Wednesday
Two men overcome by the heat required ambulance aid in Quincy on Wednesday forenoon and evening. Joseph Thompson of Hannibal was taken from Fifth and Hampshire to St Mary hospital. U P Long, 50, of Third and Vermont, was removed from Tenth and Hampshire to St Mary hospital. Both were revived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Fifth and
Hampshire
Joseph Thompson
Hannibal
St. Mary Hospital
U. P. Long
Third and
Vermont Street
Tenth and
Open Your Eyes Play Sets Evening For Married Couples
Star theater management invites married couples to Friday night showings of the health play Open Your Eyes gender separated previously, now planned for couples to attend together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Theater
Pulse Overcomes Quincy Man in Heat at Fifth and Hampshire
Joseph Thompson of Hannibal fainted from heat at Fifth and Hampshire streets on Wednesday noon. He was rushed by police ambulance to St. Mary hospital where he quickly recovered. Bishop M. E. Fawcett departed for Chicago Tuesday to attend Illinois Chamber of Commerce directors meeting to elect a president secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thompson
Hannibal
Fifth
Hampshire Streets
St. Mary Hospital
Sugar Committee Of Change Has Report
NEW YORK June 26 The board of managers of the New York coffee and sugar exchange met to receive a sugar committee report. It is understood the committee signed a new contract delivering in Cuba rather than New York, broadening the market and allowing foreign buyers to ship directly from Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange
Cuba
Brazil's President Mayor Hylan's Guest
Dr. Epitacio Pessoa president elect of Brazil urged closer US Brazil ties and postwar reconstruction cooperation at a dinner honoring him hosted by Mayor Hylan's reception committee in New York. More than 500 attendees included government representatives, military officials, city leaders and financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Brazil
Epitacio Pessoa
Hylan
Army
Weimar Voting Urns Resembled Spittoons
WEIMAR June 25 When the cut and dried peace vote was taken in the national assembly Monday afternoon urns passed around looked like tall spittoons and were divided into two compartments one red for no and one white for yes. The description notes a hazardous design and mentions carbon monoxide exposure via automobile exhaust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
National Assembly
Navy Glee Club of Hampton Roads Performs in Quincy
The 40 member Navy Glee Club conducted by Jerry Swineford entertained Quincy audiences at Belasco Orpheum theaters and Highland Park. They sang camp favorites and medleys and planned a 8:30 pm Armory program free to the public after a day of park performances with Navy training theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Glee Club
Hampton Roads
Quincy
Glee Club
Stampton Roads
Belasco
Orpheum
Highland Park
Jerry Swineford
Mr. Schott
Messrs. Adams
Keating, Miller
Ruechest
W. J. Pool
Swineford
Mee Club
Motor Club
Hve
Motor Clu
War Camp Community Service
Victor Dillon
Jackies
Zioney
Washington Park
South Park
Giles Bros
Miller Bros
Arthur B. Niemeyer Arrives in New York
Private Arthur R. Niemeyer, son of August Niemeyer of 2538 Vermont Street, arrived in New York from overseas. He serves in the headquarters detachment of the 20th engineers. A commerce and industry hall is planned in To Kilo, Toaf to raise about $600,000 modeled after a similar institution in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur B. Niemeyer
New York
Hoboken
N. Y
Arthur R. Niemeyer
August Niemeyer
Vermont Street
Niemeyer
20Th Engineers
Commerce and Industry
Tokilo
America
Candidate for Y Secretaryship Here
Robert R. Potter of Newcastle, Pa., arrived in the city Wednesday to confer with the Y M C A directors about becoming secretary. He dined at a Y W C A luncheon and is expected to meet again to discuss the local situation. Potter has wide YMCA experience and is backed by prominent YMCA figures. he formerly worked for the Newcastle News. Dearhake accompanied him and was in talks with the local board, leaving the city last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Potter
Newcastle
Potter
Newcastle News
F. M. Dearhake
Case Dismissed For Lack Of Evidence
Mrs. Della Mathews of 512 Kentucky street had her case before Justice Bes Heckle dismissed for lack of evidence on a charge of stealing. During the arrest of Louvina Steel for stealing supplies from the Soldiers' and Sailors' home, Mathews’ rooms were inspected and bedding and state supplies found. she claimed the goods were in her room but she did not know how they were placed there. The case had been continued for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Mathews
Kentucky Street
Justice of the Peace
Bes
Heckle
Justice Heckle
Louvina Steel
Streets Repaired After Heavy Rains Across City
Herman Schelp, superintendent of the board of public works, said crews fixed streets torn up by last Saturday's heavy rains. By Wednesday afternoon Second and Broadway and Fifth and Oxak streets were restored, reported to the fire department to ensure safe access for fire apparatus if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schelp
Board of Public Works
Second
Broadway
Fifth
Oxak
Fire Department
Prospects for Crops near Lima Investigated
County Farm Adviser E W Rusk accompanied by J R Duncan of the U S Bureau of Crop Estimates visited Lima Wednesday to inspect orchards and assess crop prospects. They plan further surveys on army worm damage and related agricultural concerns affecting local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rusk
Lima
J. R. Duncan
U. S
Edward S Mulliner to be Eighty Years Today
Edward Starr Mulliner will today celebrate his 80th birthday. He is one of the oldest Masons in the city and has served as secretary of the Scottish Rite bodies since 1871, dating his long involvement in the local lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Starr Mulliner
Mr. Mulliner
Prdse
Quincy
Strange Owl Found in East End Captivity and Flight
Strange owl sighting reported as resident’s capture escaped before expert could arrive. Mrs Musselman, noted bird authority, commented on nocturnal wanderings and how lights lure birds. Also notes on Band Stand Foundation completion in South Park, bridges contracts in Adams County, estate shares assigned to mother, and Fourteenth Street residence sale for 7000 dollars with lease details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourteenth Street
Elizabeth G Parker
South Fourteenth Streat
Peter Briggs
County Recorder’s Office
S. L. Stebbins
Chauffeurs' Club of Quincy Files Incorporation Papers
Incorporation papers for the Chauffeurs' Club of Quincy were filed in the county recorder's office, sourced from the Secretary of State Emmerson. The club made application for incorporation on May 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauffeurs’ Club
Chauffeurs’ Club of
Quincy
County Recorder’s Office
Secretary of State
Emmerson
Cub
Catholics Seek Illinois Convention City Choice
Local delegates at St Boniface School Tuesday evening decide the Catholic Union in Illinois will propose Quincy as the next convention city in Chicago June 29 30. Most representatives to the Chicago convention will leave Quincy Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathol Union
Tlinois
Chicago
Quincy
St. Boniface
Will of Mrs. Emelie Krug Offered in Court
In probate proceedings a second Krug will dated November 8 1918 differs from an earlier version not admitted because a witness questioned Mrs Krug s understanding. The document places shares in trust for sons Walter and Oscar with Walter’s funds used to support an institution and names executrix Julia Busch. The residence at 1319 Ohio Street goes to Arthur C Krug with fallback provisions to Walter if Arthur dies in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Krug
Oscar
Emelie Krug
Walter
Carl Hasse
Woodland Cemetery Association
Walter F. Krug
Oscar H. Krug
Julia E. Busch
Walter Krug
State Street
South Fourth Street
New Company Will Be Mustered In Friday
Col Otis B Duncan of Springfield commander of the Highth Illinois National Guard will muster the local company in Quincy Friday night. The unit to be known as Company M will enter service with about seventy five members. Members have been asked to report at the armory Thursday night or Friday for physical examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis B. Duncan
Springfield
Highth Ilinois National Guard
Quincy
Adjutant General
Armory
Four Levy DeJaynes Boys Put in Detention Home
Four boys aged 9 6 4 and 2 from the Levy DeJaynes family were committed to the Detention Home by the county court pending a July 21 hearing on a dependency petition filed by Probation Officer Thomas Nolan. The father is missing from Quincy, the mother and children are poverty stricken, and they have been living on South Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levy DeJaynes
Thomas Nolan
DeJaynes
Quincy
South Fifth Street
William
Elsworth
Kenneth
Otis
Deaths and Funerals George Ferguson of Payson
George Ferguson of Payson died at St. Vincent Home at 8 30 Wednesday morning. Born in Scotland in 1841 he was 78 years old at death. Survived by his wife Mrs Katherine Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ferguson
Payson
St. Vincent
Scotland
Katherine Ferguson
Death of John Loeweke at Old People's Home
John Loeweke of the Old People's Home died Wednesday morning from a complication of diseases after a long illness. Born in Bepmolt Germany on March 13, 1835, he was aged 90 years 2 months and 10 days. He came to the United States at age 13 and lived in various parts of Illinois before moving to Cuiney and the Old People's Home over a year ago. There are no known relatives surviving him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loeweke
Bepmolt
Germany
United States
Illinois
Cuiney
Augusta Kaesser Funeral Held at Hernan Stormer Parlors
The funeral for Mrs. Augusta Kaesser was conducted Wednesday afternoon at 4 with Rev. Leemhuis officiating at Hernan Stormer undertaking parlors. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery, with her sons and sons-in-law serving as bearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Kaesser
Hernan Stormer Undertaking
Leemhuis
Woodland Cemetery
Funeral service for Mrs. Charlotte Stuckman held
The private service occurred at the residence 739 South Tenth Street followed by a public service at 3 pm at St James church led by Rev H J Mhuig with soloists Mrs William Apenbrink and Miss Dora Michelman. Interment was in Greemount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Stuckman
South Tenth Street
St. James Church
H. J .Mhuig
William Apenbrink
Dora Michelman
Greemount Cemetery
City School Census To Boost Quincy Funds
The Board of Education urges a complete count of all residents under 21 as the state school fund allotment for Quincy depends on this census. Enumerators will collect names ages birth dates race reading ability and school attendance with each person listed adding about two dollars to Quincy’s school financing, reducing local tax needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Supf C. M. Gill
Quincy
Applemen Meet in Saverton Today
Orchard men and apple product enthusiasts are invited to the Mississippi Valley Apple Growers Association gathering at Dalton and Curd orchards in Saverton Missouri. Noted apple exporters will speak in the afternoon, Red Cross members from Hannibal will host visitors with meals. Trains on the St Louis line will run to Laverton to aid attendance, with a Quincy departure at 10 40 am and a 6 pm return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valey Apple Growers’ Association
Dalton
Curd
Saverton
Red Cross Society of
Hannibal
Missouri
St. Louis
Laverton
Quincy
Mrs Edw Kohl Divorced. Property Deed Transferred
Katherine W Kohl secured a circuit court divorce from Edward G Kohl. The decree, signed Tuesday, transfers the residence at Thirteenth and State streets to Mrs Kohl per the court order. A peace bond prevents Kohl from molesting son in law Matthew Ehrhardt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine W. Kohl
Circuit Court
Edward G. Kohl
Thirteenth and
State Streets
Kohl
Recorder’s Ofice
Matthew Ehrhardt
Licenses to Wed Ora E Long and Margaret L Nowell
The Payson office issues marriage licenses to Ora E Long and Margaret L Nowell, both of Payson, indicating formal legal action toward their upcoming marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora E. Long
Legal Payson
Margaret L. Nowell
Legal, Payson
Weather Summary for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Weather outlook shows continued warmth in Illinois Missouri and Iowa through Thursday and Friday. Local readings listed with highs and lows and river stages indicate slow rise from Muscatine to Keokuk and a gradual fall toward Louisiana over the next 36 hours with river changes of a few tenths of a foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Davenport
Reokuk
Wilarsawio
Quincy
Hannial
St. Louis
Muscatine
Keokuk
Louisiana
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Mendon Masons
Abe Martin
RCUS
Shrapnell
Allen
Sugar Committee of Change
Naval Singers
City
West
Princeton
Victor Talking Machine Company
Navy
Fifth Naval District
Sallora
Comrades In ‘Amns
Adams
de Sandman
Protheroe
Musical Trust
Hadley
John Brown
Glee Club 2
Hardelot
Tosti
Woodard Finden
Mr. Swineford
Capitol Ship
Mr. Sutter
Abt
Keating, Miller and Ruechert
Foster
Glee Club and Quartet
Edward S. Mulliner
T. E. Musselman
United Men's League of
Quincy Boulevard and Park Association
L. L Boyer
Adams County
Board of Supervisors
Boyer
Assisgn
Wiliam P. Edwards
Ida M. Jacobs
F. Pearl Johnson
Nellie M. McClanahan
J.neg E. Jacobs
Edw. Kohl
Lowa
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