Rotary talk warns of Navy unpreparedness in war era
William Mather Lewis of Chicago addressed Rotary Club members at Hotel Quincy on naval and military weaknesses. He urged voters to push for preparedness, cited historic wars, and argued but 40 cents on the dollar of navy spending is misused while lantern slides illustrated naval needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. Mather. Lewis
Chicago
Rotary Club
Quincy
Lewis
Navy
League
Navy League
John Korn
H. G. Riggs
Jack
Frank ‘Garner
Naval
CAS
Abbott
America
Washington
Venezuéla
T.alter
Europe
Panama Canal
Moose Lodge Plans River Excursions to Hannibal
The Moose lodge announces boat excursions on the Mississippi River from Quincy to Hannibal aboard the barge Mississippi and the steamer Frontenac. Additional trips to Keokuk and a variety of evening events with shore visits and dancing are planned for upcoming dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Lodge
Mississippi
Frontenac
Quincy
Hannibal
Outey
Ith
F. Shore
Hill
Keokuk
Police Matron Appointment Expected This Week
Eight applicants compete for the police matron post as Mayor W. K. Abbott aims to announce the appointment before Saturday. Chief Koch and the board anticipate selection from strong candidates. The matron will patrol city parks and dance halls seeking minors, enforcing parental consent rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Abbott
Koch
Board of Police Commissioners
Washington
Riverview
South Park
Indian Mounds
Former Quincy Boy Dies in the East
Lon Ames son of E G Ames and brother of Gus Ames of 600 South Sixth Street died last Thursday at his home in Rutherford New York. Born and raised in Quincy he left here as a young man. He was 42 at death after suffering a nervous ailment. He leaves his widow a young son two sisters three cousins Mrs Bert Padgett Will Ames Mrs John Grossemeyer all of Quincy and his uncle Gus Ames of this city. The funeral was held at Danbury Conn the old home of Mrs Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Ames
E. G. Ames
Gus Ames
South Sixth. Street
Rutherford
N. Y
Quincy
Bert Padgett
Will Ames
John Grossenmeyer
Quincey
Gus. Ames
Danbury, Conn
Pulse Back From Vacations at Fire Station No 1
Joe Jasper and Billy Bosse attaches of fire station No 1 return from two weeks in the middle west where they spent their vacation. In court, Vollmer case continued as Magistrate Reardon grants continuance for Edward Vollmer charged with assault with intent to kill. docketed for July 7. Detective Scharnhorst and Patrolman Tom Ryan arrest Victor Harrington for breaking into his brother's house and stealing a watch. Red Berner previously implicated was convicted weeks ago. W. H. Brinch of 1511 Broadway dies in town. funeral to be held today. Theodore Brinck, his elder brother, had been called to West Point Iowa. Brinck was well known in Quincy. mother died recently at West Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Jasper
Billy Bosse
Harrington
Scharnhorst
Tom Ryan
Victor Harrington
Red” Berner
W. Hi. Brinch
Broadway
West Point
Iowa
Theodore Brinck
Quincey
Mr. Brinck
Marriage Licenses Issued To Two Local Couples
Yesterday Wilbur F. Coe 27 and Leone Frances Humphrey 22, both of Melrose township, received marriage licenses. Lawrence J. Hemiing 22 and Mary M. Littich 20, both of Quincy, were also issued licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Coe
Leone Frances Humphrey
Melrose Township
Lawrence J. Hemiing
Mary M. Littich
Quincy
Seattle guests visit local families today at 10:30
Otto Lahter and family of Seattle arrive here at 10:30 this morning for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Luther. Mr. Luther is the principal of Queen Anne High School in Seattle. His wife, formerly Miss Adam Stutzman, taught for years in Quincy public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lahter
Seattle
Wash
Luther
Mr. Luther
Queen Anne High School
Adam Stutzman
Quincy
Testimony of probate issued for Kay as estate administrator
Letters testamentary issued yesterday in favor of Albert H. Kay administrator in the estate of W. Fierge deceased. Kay's bond was set at 1200 dollars, secured by attorney Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Kay
Dedication Program Set by Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Quincy Chamber of Commerce issues tickets for the July 15 dedication of the new building. A banquet at 8:30 includes grapefruit cocktail and a chicken dinner. George Levi presides as toastmaster with speeches by Mayor Abbott and others. Officers and committees listed for the chamber indicate a major community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Vienna
George Levi
Chamber of ‘Commerce
Fathers
Mr. Levi
William’ K. Abbott
George W. Coonan
J. Will Wall
C. W. Kellogg
S. Ji ‘Roy
George
A. Mahan
J. A. ‘Heller
Chamber of ‘Commerce Glee Club
Ernest M. Wood
George D. Levi
D. Ae Musselman
Braagh
Tfa R Calkins
Sea
Jrasearce
C. Perry
John A. Helfer
Thomas A. Brown
John J. Fisher
W. E. Lancaster
George C. Reantree
Tra_R. Calkins
George Gabriel
George D.levi
H. C. Sprick
George A. Wall
W. T. Duker
John A. ‘Helfer
D.L. Musselman
Jackson R. Pearce
Emmett Howard
D. L. Musselman
G. A. Wall
H. F. Jochem
J. R
Son of Quincy An drowns at Sylvis
John Vasconcelos 17 year old son of Henry Vasconcellos died while swimming in the Mississippi near Sylvis Illinois. He disappeared after diving from a boat with friends and was recovered later. He worked as a machinist in Rock Island shops Sylvis and lived with his sister Mrs Dave Beveridge. He is survived by his father two sisters and four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vasconcelos
Henry
Hank
Vasconcellos
Burlington
Mississippi River
Silvis
Ill
Moline
Louisiana
Rock Island
Sylvis
Dave Beveridge
Two Men Adjudged Insane in County Court
George Mercer was adjudged insane in county court yesterday and ordered sent to Jacksonville on petition by State's Attorney. Fred G Wolfe, Dr H O Collins, Mattie Mercer, Clarry Burt and others testified. Henrye Goessling was also adjudged insane and taken to Jacksonville last evening. The petition for his hearing was filed by Lydia Buckner, Dr Zimmerman conducted the examination, with Mr and Mrs Henry Meyer and others testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mercer
Jacksonville
Fred G. Wolfe
Henry, Meyer
Chief Koch Believes Turner Bill Will Be Vetoed
Chicago police protest at Springfield led by Chief George Koch against the Turner bill to abolish the police bureau of identification. Governors Dunne expected to decide soon. officers from Chicago Peoria Elgin Monmouth Springfield Joliet Decatur spoke against the measure. Capt. O Brien acted as spokesman for the Chicago bureau of identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koch
Springfield
Gov. Dunne
Bureau
Illinois
Koch
Chicano Bureau of Identification
Dunne
Chicago
Turner
O'Brien
Macomb Elks Excursion to Keokuk Planned
Macomb Elks lodge will travel via special train July 9 from Macomb at 7 am to Quincy by 9 am and Keokuk by 1 pm aboard the Wisherd Boat. Return from Keokuk about 3:30 pm with an hour in Quincy and arrival back to Macomb by 10:30 pm. Round trip fare is 2.75 and open to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb Elks’ Lodge
Quincy
Keokuk
Macomb Journal
Elks
Wisherd Boat Company
Macomb
Arnica Salve Promises Healing For Minor Ailments
An old health note warns that ordinary cuts and bruises can turn dangerous if infection or low vitality set in. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is recommended as antiseptic protection to kill infection and prevent complications, suitable for skin blemishes and rashes. Get the original 2 ounce for 26e from your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Nolan Advocates Better Home for the Unfortunates
Probation Officer Thomas Nolan advocates a larger better detention home for Quincy and Adams county youths. He argues current facilities are too small and mix young with older offenders, noting neglect and immoral environments in some families. He urges prevention through early removal to suitable homes, saving costs and shaping better citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Nolan
Quincy
Adams County
Mr. Nolan
St. Charles
Geneva
Nolan
Hannibal Prepares for Record Regatta Crowds and Camps
Hannibal Power Boat Club plans for 20 000 visitors during the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association regatta July 5 6 and 7 with Quincy sending more than 2 000 fans. A grandstand for 10 000 seats and ninety boxes rise near the course while Quincy contemplates a headquarters and camp along the river. Excursions to Hannibal from Keokuk and from Quincy are announced as part of the event, which organizers call the biggest regatta yet on the Mississippi between St Louis and St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Mississippi Valley Power Boat ‘Association
Quincy
Mississippi River
St. Louis
St. Paul
Keokuk
G. W. Hill
Warsaw
Canton
la Grange
Judge Akers Signs Two Divorce Decrees
Judge Albert Akers yesterday signed two divorce decrees. Emma C. Balthrope sues Thomas M. Balthrope, and Anna A. Six sues William R. Six. More evidence was heard in Eva S. Willey suit where Ed Garrity testified to Willey entertaining women in a room behind his barbershop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert ‘Akers
Emma_C. ‘Balthrope
Thomas M. Balthrope
William R
Anna
Joseph A. Willey
Eva’s. Willey
Ed Garrity
Henry Klipstein Celebrates Eighty Years of Life in Quincy
Henry G Klipstein turned eighty yesterday at his home at 200 Maple Street in Quincy. The citywide in good health and long service are noted for his work as overseer of public parks since E J Parker, founder of Quincys park system, first placed him in the role. His career spans decades with consistent fitness for duty and dedication to municipal landscaping and upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
G. ‘Klipstein
Maple Street
Quincy
Henry ‘Klipstein
E., J. Parker
Mr. Klipstein
Klipstein
Parker
Clerks Picnic at Highland Park and Hotel Association Meet
Thirty clerks from the Kespohl Mohrenstecher store enjoyed a picnic at Highland park starting at 6 pm with a basket supper at 7 pm and time spent at park amusements. Next Friday the Illinois Commercial Hotel association will meet at Hotel Quincy for a one-day session featuring an auto ride and the Peoria Quincy baseball game. H V Petit of Ottawa serves as secretary and Howard Wiggins of Peoria as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kespohl-Mohrenstecher ‘ Store
Highland Park
Illinois Commercial Hotel Association
Quincy
Charles Adelpohl
Peoria-Quincy
H. V. Petiit
Ottawa
Howard Wiggins
Peoria
Child's Skull Fracture Report In Local Fall
Earl Marold, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Marold of 1129 North Twelfth Street, fell from a porch Monday afternoon and sustained a skull fracture. Dr J K Reticker operated and reported the boy was holding his own with a slight chance of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Marold
Bethel Church Will Picnic At South Park Today
The Bethel M E church Sunday school plans its annual picnic at South Park today if weather permits. A noon luncheon is planned followed by a supper in the evening. Children and their teachers will be out all day while other members go out after dinner.
St John s Church Picnic Today With Auto Parade
The congregation of St John s Lutheran church will hold its annual picnic on the grounds of Christ Evangelical Church at Eleventh and State streets today. An auto parade leaves the church at 9 o clock and travels through downtown streets to the picnic grounds. There will be games of war descriptions and free dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
St. John's Lutheran’ Church
Christ Evangelical Church
Old Maids Convention stagEd in Quincy at Lippincott Hall
A noted entertainment by the W R C ladies at Soldiers Home venue drew full capacity crowd. The spoof featured spinsters in annual sessions seeking ideal roles with Prof Makeover transforming them into humorous characters. Performers included Maurice Dickson with strong singing, a Dickson orchestra, and numerous labeled roles like Rebecca Sharp and Calamity Jane. costumes were vintage and the show closed with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Old Maids
Lippincott
Makeover
Dickson
Josephine
Jane Green
W. R. Colman
Prise Cilla
Abigail Hodge
Anna Good
Jane Higgins
Helen F. Bristol
Rebecca
Rachel Sharp
Mary Wyatt
Fancy
Short
Henry
Turner
Mary
Ann Faddle
Louise. Bowen
Jerusha
Matilda “Spriggins
Fanny Bladder
Patience Desiré Man
Ann’ Hewes
Sophia ‘Stackup
Rebecca’ ‘Perry
Juliette: Long
Mrs. McCarty
Betsy Bobbett
H. S. Wells
Charity
Longfave
Mary Nichols
Cleopatra
Belle Brown
Keeper
Polly Jane Pratt
Sarah Volk
Violet Ann Ruggles
Magdalena Millers
Josephine Jane Black
Jane Huss
Belinda
Blue
Minnie Chaddock
Frances
Emma Goodapple
Hannah Biggerstaff
Margaret Mitchell
Wilton E. White
Juliette Long
Maurice Dickson
Rebecca Sharp
Charlotte Hall
Wilma’ Schwindeler
Charity Longface
Betsy
Bobbett
Miss Steinbeck
Calamity Jane
Ruth Bywater
Polly
Jane Pratt
Master Wilder
Martin
Frances Touch- Me-Not
Fitzpatrick
Priscilla
Abigail Long
Walter Good
St Boniface Church Hosts Annual Parochial Picnic
More than three hundred children and many adults attended the St Boniface Church annual picnic for the parochial school pupils. The event featured a forenoon streetcar ride, a noon basket dinner, and afternoon games including baseball for boys and various activities for girls. Despite morning weather concerns, sunshine drew more attendees to the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Boniface
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William Mather Lewis
S. J. Roy
G. A’ Mahan
Quincy AN
John Vasconcellos
Hank Vasconcellos
Tragis
Chief Koch
Bill
Bureau OF Identification
Macomb Elks
Nolan Ar
Power Boat Club
Gem City
Akers
Balthrope
Willey
Henry Klipstein
Lippincott Hall
Women’s Relief Corps
ST. Boniface Church
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