Mayor Abbott Returns to Chair as Council Debates Drainage
The city council met with Mayor W. K. Abbott back in his chair after three weeks, saying he felt better though still weak. The session focused on drainage issues and storm water damage claims, including a $50 request from J H Geers and a $26 claim by J F Simons, with discussions on sewer capacity and possible storm water sewers on Vine Street from Sixteenth to Twenty second.
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W. K. Abbott
J. .H. Geers
Vine Street
Genebacher
Vine
Sixteenth
Twenecond
J. F Simons
Thirteenth
King
Corporation Counsel and Finance Committee
Hummert
O'Brien
Weisenburger
Board of Public Works
Algerman
Wiliam
F. Meyer
Tenth
Washington
Board. of Public Works
Weisenbureger
Abbott
J. .G. Clough
Broadway
Board of Health
Twelfth
Jersey
Jersey Streets
Ross
High School
Webster School
Jersey Street
Alderman Wal
Squirrels Reject Pink Candy Peanut Prank in Park
Humane Officer John Fowley bought pink candy peanuts for Washington park squirrels thinking they were real nuts. The joke backfired when he could not crack them and had to share the mock nuts with the amused courthouse crowd and standers by.
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Humane
John Fowley
Washington Park
Court House
George Liggett
Fowley
Liggett
John
Permanent road project to connect Quincy and Hannibal
A joint committee decides to begin the fourteen mile road upgrade from Quincy to Fall Creek, funded by Adams County, Melrose and Fall Creek townships, and the Chamber of Commerce. L. L. Boyer to supervise with full discretion, work starting soon and completed before the next county supervisors meeting.
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Quincy
Hannibal
Chambers of Commerce
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Melrose
Fall Creek
L. L. Boyer
Court House
Supt
Boyer
Eighth Street
Fall Creek Bridge
Mark
Twainville
Gem City
Adams County
Chamber of Commerce
William K. Abbott
Abbott
Heidhold
W. J. Cunnane
John R. Abbott
Hoebbing
Rosenkoehter
Men’s League Takes Charge of Sunday Services
Forty five members of the Men’s League of St. Paul’s Evangelical church led the evening services on Sunday presenting a program of addresses and good music. Rev. A. W. Fruechte delivered a short sermon at the close. The league, organized about six months ago, has grown its membership appreciably.
Marriage Licenses Issued To Three Quincy Couples
Three couples received marriage licenses yesterday in Quincy. Artemus Rolow 70 and Elizabeth Mikesell 65 of Quincy. Joseph Ostermueller 22 and Antoinette Broeker 21 of Quincy. Claud Saunders 21 and Estelly Wickert 18 of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artemus. Rolow
Elizabeth’ Mikesell
Quincy
Joseph H.W. Ostermueller
Antoinette Anna Broeker
Claud Saunders
Estelly Wickert
Eagles Plan Big Time At Baldwin Park
Eagles and Independents ready for Sunday and Monday track carnival at Baldwin Park under local Eagles auspices. events include horse races and a baseball game with a “figure eight” ride, expected crowds from Quincyans and beyond. admission free, races Sunday with five events Monday afternoon, contest between Independents and Eagles shaping a top amateur showdown.
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Baldwin Park
Aerie of Eagles
Independents
Eagles
Eboth
Awnings case to be fought in circuit court
In Quincy circuit court Judge Albert Akers set tomorrow for the hearing of the nuisance case against Otto M Weltin over an old wooden awning in front of Farmers' mills on North Fourth street. Civic Improvement league started the case over a year ago. Weltin will contest. Several divorces and related suits also noted for forthcoming hearings.
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Albert Akers
City of
Quincy
Otto M. Weltin
Weltin
Farmers’ Mills
North Fourth Street
Civic Improvement League
Akers
Margaret Bennett
Emery Bennett
Alvin Bennett
McCarl
Anna Montgomery
John Montgomery
Barbers Launch Free State Employment Bureau in Chicago
The Barbers State Board of Examiners, now in the new state building in Chicago, will start its fiscal year July 1 1915 with an employment clerk and four investigators. The bureau will provide free job placement for unemployed barbers and assist shop proprietors and managers across the state, while enforcing barber licensing and sanitary rules. Previously, barbers paid fees to agencies for placements, but this system offers free service and aims to improve coverage and outcomes over the next two years.
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Barbers’ State Board of Examiners
Chicago
State’ Board of Barber
Old Bluff Brewery Destroyed by Fire
The old Bluff brewery area two miles north of the city was destroyed by a fire Sunday night reported around 9 45. Fire units could not save the structure owned by Leisy Brewing of Peoria though efforts limited spread to nearby buildings. Unoccupied for months it previously housed F X Schill residence with minimal insurance coverage leaving an estimated loss around 25000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bluff
No. 2
No.2 Auto Chemical
Hutmacher
Leisy Brewing Company of
Peoria
F. X. Schill
Administrators Granted Bonds in Pfeiffer Estates
In the estate of WH Pfeiffer and Augusta Pfeiffer deceased, letters of administration were issued to administrators. William A Pfeiffer named administrator in one estate with a $60,000 bond. Augusta Koelsch and W A Pfeiffer listed as administrators in the other with a $16,000 bond. Bonds secured by signatures of J C and Arthur Pfeiffer.
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Pfeiffer
Augusta Pfeiffer
William A. Pfeiffer
W. A. Pfeiffer
Augusta’ Koelsch
Dean Franklin to Locate Here in Quincy Agency Move
Dean Franklin arrived in the city on the early afternoon train yesterday to assume charge of the Quincy agency of the Illinois Bankers Association of Monmouth. He is accompanied by Ed Sherbine of Monmouth, who will supervise the company’s agencies. Franklin has broad ties in Quincy from previous political work in the last congressional race.
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Dean’ Franklin Fof Macomb
City
Will Bern
Quincy
Illinois Bankers
Association of Monmouth
Franklin
Ed Sherbine
Monmouth
Quincey
Julius Kesepohi
Dr King's New Life Pills Marketed as Easy Laxative
An old advertisement claim touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a pleasant night laxative. It promises no bad taste or belching and a free natural bowel movement by morning, urging readers to buy 25 cents per bottle from druggists.
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Kink
King
Forty Saloon Licenses Are Paid In City Hall Remittance
City hall receipts show forty saloon licenses paid ahead of the July 1 due date. Saloon keepers remitted 250 dollars plus bonds, with renewal expected for most, and possibly some sales before month end. City Clerk Schroer aims to complete renewals by June 30 with the customary three days grace. Additional licenses due July first also paid, while dog taxes topped 400 receipts late yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroer
Frank Jasper
St Rose School Graduation For Five Eighth Grade Pupils
St Rose parochial school marked commencement Sunday in St Rose hall for five eighth grade graduates Lawrence Kelly Paul Ernst Victor Bernhardt Gladys Heinecke and Dolores Snitker Palmer method diplomas awarded to Helen Quinlivan Estella Bueter Susie Dunker Sylvia Connell Florence Quinlivan and Margaret Hellake The program included a chorus Star of the Sea a three act comedy drama Am I Rachel's Statute and individual musical numbers with notable performances by Paul Ernst Lawrence Kelly and others
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St. Rose Hall
St. Rose Parochial School
Lawrence Kelly
Paul Ernst
Victor Bernhardt
Gladys Heinecke
Dolores Snitker
Helen Quinlivan
Estella Bueter
Susie Dunker
Sylvia ‘Connell
Florence’ Quinlivan
Margaret Hellake
Rachel
Mrs. McGerald
Arabella McGerald
Dolores
Grace
Eva
Angela
Pearl
Ruth
Bessie
Cornelia
Henrietta
Edith Hand
Margaret Haley
Alvina, Vosse
Sylvia Connell
Kathryn Flannigan
Margaret Bernhardt
Palmer
Henry Sullivan
William Dunker
Dolores ‘Snitker
Estella
Bueter
Pearl Fitzgerald
Marion Bowers
Olivia Higgins
Marie Sullivan
Catherine Little
Dorothy Hariy
Clarence Sullivan
Ralph Dunker
Virgil Gears
Margaret Wegs
Library Board Votes July August Evening Closures
The circulation department of the public library will close evenings except Saturdays during July and August. The decision was made at yesterday’s regular board meeting. Directors W. H. McMein William G. Feigenspan and Miss Ella Randall’s terms expire this year. Mayor Abbot will appoint successors before the annual meeting to organize the new board.
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Public Library
W. H. McMein
William . G. Feigenspan
Ella Randall
Feigenspan
H. M. Swope
Mary Woods
Randally
H. J. Leemhuis
LH. A. Nickerson
W.H. McMein
W.G. Feigenspan
Constance
Eevnes
Reading
Genes
J. le "Raymond
Scherzo Club
Emil Davidson
Bunting
Lost Parasol Prompts Whig Lost Ad
A reader reports losing a parasol or similar item and telephones a lost advertisement request to The Whig newspaper. The note emphasizes the urgency of locating the item and provides minimal identifying clues.
Hannibal Excursion Brings Six Hundred
The G W Hill steamer carried about 600 members from First Christian South Side Christian Mt Zion churches of Hannibal to Quincy for a church excursion. Rain spoiled plans for a Southpark basket picnic, so travelers sheltered on the boat and toured Soldiers Home Highland park and other sites before returning, docking Hannibal at 6 45 pm.
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Wisherd Line
G. W
Hill
First Christian
South Side
Christian
Mt. Zion
Christian Churches
Hannibal
Quincy
Southpark
Sitney
Soldiers’ Home
Highland, Park
Real Estate Transfer Involves $22,500 In Sale
George Abel and wife of Burton township transfer several parcels in section 28 and 21 to John Kuhlman for a $22,500 price. The deed notes a nominal consideration of $10 but stamps reveal the real price paid. The properties include portions of the northwest and southwest portions of sections 28 and 21 in township 2 south, range 7 west.
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Buffington
Court House
George Abel
Burton Township
John Kuhlman
Meridian
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Board of Supervisors
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Supt.l.leoyer
Men's League
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
The
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L. Hoener
Mary Sevill
E. Franks
Jim Dillon
F. Bickelhaupt
Boston
Boy
Mrs. Fosgate
Princess Meare
Johnston & Dempster
Helen Gould
Wm. Yield
Red View
Twas Meare
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Ella Earl
Judge Akers
Westin Mills
Improvement League
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Frank Dietz
Divoce
Warren F. Hearne
John Little
Emma Little
Zalma Long
Jesse Long
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Barbers Have Free Employment Bureau
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