County Board Probes Campaign Funds Interest Payment
Adams county finance committee reports it investigated the use of interest on county funds tied to Frank A. Jasper’s campaign and found the Illinois State Bank paid $740.27 for interest during his first year as treasurer. Jasper declined to surrender the sum to the county. The board defers authorizing sale of Theresa Woodruff fund grounds for a tuberculosis sanatorium and opposes daylight saving. other actions include census of fallen service members and township organization notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaunty Promuser
Frank A. Jasper
Finance Committee
Board of Supervisors
J Board
Illinois Sta Bank
Ept
Jasper
Oscar Arntzen
Albert Grimmer
H. O. Larimore
Frank Jasper
Illinois State Bank
Adams County
Adams Conty
Treasuers
Scarborough
Quincy Mornday
Payson
Theresa Woodruff
Woodruff
Navy
Army
Smith
Knox County Board
R. B. Kiefer
Girls Pay $180 Each For Taking Fur Coat
Millie Westbrook and Leona McCann pleaded guilty in county court to stealing a fur coat from the Eagles hall. Judge Fred Wolfe fined them $50 plus costs and sentenced one day in jail. Each girl paid $180 total, with McCann to Hannibal and Westbrook to Springfield to join husbands. The grand larceny charge was reduced to petit larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Westbrook
Eagles Hall
Leona McCann
Leona
Fred Wolfe
Hannibal
Billie Westbrook
Springfield
Irene Edwards
Quincy
Taxpayers Urged to Bring Tax Notices to Treasurer
Taxpayers who received notices of their assessed tax this year are asked to bring the notices to the office of County Treasurer Frank Jasper. Bringing the notices will save time for both the office and the taxpayer and reminds that April 1 is the payment deadline to avoid penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of Couty
Frank Jasper
Jasper
Five Pickets Face Court Over Assault Charge
Five strikers from American Strawboard company Russell Schaefer Edward Sattlemeyer George Schulters James McFarland and Lawrence Wayne will appear before Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle this morning on assault charges filed by Walter Gaebel watchman at the plant. Gaebel says the five knocked him down and kicked him Saturday morning as they picketed. J B Nellegar says union reps were told to avoid violence while the strike at American Strawboard and Weis Paper mills continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Nellegar
International Union
Paper
Magers
American Strawboards Company
Weis Paper Mills
Scholarships Awarded by Local YMCA Committee
Official notice to the YMCA scholarship committee reports Louis Ellerman of this city awarded a scholarship in Electrical work and Carl D Fyffbard of Payson awarded a general business course scholarship at Gem City Business College A committee meeting is set for this afternoon at 4 o'clock with members R R Potter George Gabriel Henry Scaraborough C D Center J Will Wall and Ben Statck attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Ellerman
Gem City Business College
Carl D. Fyfbbard
Payson
Y.M.C. A
R. R Potter
George Gabriel
Henry Scaraborough
C.D. Center
J. Will Wall
Ben Statck
Marriage Licenses Reported for Earl W Wamsley and Others
Quincy and Melrose area licenses issued for Earl W Wamsley and Joseph C Loos to Miss Hannah Elizabeth Finley and Miss Flora M Brockschnidt. Clayton residents Alvin Clevenger and Miss Kathryn E Besline listed. age notes indicate over 21 or over 18. Goldenstein and Herren names appear with dates and places in the licensed pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl W.,wamsley
Legal
Quincy
Hannah Elizabeth Finley
Joseph C. Loos
Melrose
Flora M. Brockschnidt
John Goldenstein
Golden
Margaret Herren
Clayton
Alvin, Clevenger
Kathryn E Besline
Probate Court Appoints Appraiser for Williams Estate
In probate court Roland Wagner was named appraiser by County Judge Fred Wolfe to determine inheritance tax for Phiney B Williams. Conservator Charles T. Salisbury reports receipts of 728 dollars and disbursements of 642.55 dollars for William McGreen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Wagner
Phiney B Williams
Fred Wolfe
Charles T. Salisbury
William McGreen
Marines Recruiting Office Reopened in Local City
Sergt. Park L. Stubblefield announces the reopening of the Marine recruiting office at 61214 Hampshire Street. The office, previously run by Sergt. Stubblefield, was closed last November while he remained in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park L. Stubblefield
Marine Co
Hampshire Street
Sergt. Stubblefield
St. Louis
Wanted boy with bicycle to run errands
Help wanted notice seeking a boy with a bicycle for errands around the city. Describes steady employment, good salary, and opportunity for advancement. Applications requested at the Whig office today.
Local Court Clears Krallman in Assault Case
Billie Krallman pled guilty to assault and battery after weeks in custody. The incident involved eight year old Spencer Enlow, who had been in Krallman’s care following his mother’s death and then placed at Ghaddock Boys School. Attorney Chauncey Wood defended Krallman as State's Attorney Roy Adair prosecuted. Polley, facing wife abandonment charges, asked to sue the judge and awaits a hearing after his Tuesday arrest at Electric Wheel Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie
eCatin
Little
Krallman
Roy Adair
Harry Polley
Polley
Electric Wheel Works
Emery Post Does Not Act On Bonus Plan For Veterans
Joseph W. Emery post American Legion met Monday and took no action on a plan for a $50 monthly veteran bonus. The matter was filed, with quiet opposition among post members to extensive subsidies. state and national councils push relief measures and seek cooperation, but Emery post has not joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Emery Post
American Legion
Post
Congress
the Legion
Emery Post
Express service in Quincy to stay with American Railways Express Co
J. R. McConnell, chief clerk, said Quincy express will continue under American Railways Express Co with no split into two firms after the merger. Lt. Brown, agent, promised improved service including an extra wagon and more trucks at the station, with possible additional help in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
American Railways Express Co
Express
J. R. McConnell
McConnell
Lt. Brown
Express Conere
New Fire Engine August Schanz Named in Quincy
The new combination pumping chemical and hose engine is named August Schanz to honor the Third ward alderman and fire commissioner. It arrives from railroad yards Tuesday and goes to No 4 station replacing two horse drawn units. Pumping capacity is 60 gallons per minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Schanz
Third Ward
Quincy
Capt. Wingerter's Father Dies Near Laclede Missouri
J J Moriarty relays word from Capt Ernest Wingerter that his father died Sunday night at his home near LaClede Missouri. Capt and Mrs Wingerter are in Carnegie Oklahoma and plan to attend the funeral and likely visit Quincy afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Moriarty
Ernest Wingerter
LaClede
Quincys Pulse Partition Suit In Circuit Court
A partition of land suit is filed in the circuit court by Mrs. A R Baldwin against John T Hewitt and others in Honey Creek township. John E Wall serves as solicitor for Mrs Baldwin. Contracts were let for dog license materials with McMein company winning printing and Paul J Klein handling dog tags. Chaddock Boys school board to meet in Illinois State Bank building Thursday after noon at 4 o clock. Labor League meets in Labor Temple Tuesday evening. Mrs Theodore Bisser presided with no new business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honey Creek Township
Circuit Court
A. R. Baldwin
John T. Hewitt
John E. Wall
Baldwin
McMein Company
Paul J. Klein
Chaddock Board
Labor League
Women's Union
Laber League
Labor Temple
Theodore Bisser
Quincy Couple Ties in St Louis Nuptials
Two marriage licenses issued in St Louis Tuesday for Quincy residents. Edgar W. Cookson and Dessie L. Darrough of St Louis wed, and Rollie R. Long of Quincy married Jane C. West of St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Louis
St. Louis
Quincy
Edgar W. Cookson
Dessie L. Darrough
Rollie R. Long
Jane C. West
Two Alarmed Firemen Contain Minor City Blaze
Firemen were kept exercised Tuesday afternoon by two small flag fires that were extinguished without significant property damage. A roof fire damaged a building at 603 Jersey Street owned by J. F. Daugherty and burning grass on vacant lots prompted the department to respond at Seconda and Washington on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Street
J. F. Daugherty
Seconda
Washington
Workhouse Prisoner Plot Foiled by Superintendent Reardon
A prisoner warned superintendent Michael Reardon to avoid a county prisoner awaiting an iron bolt attack. Reardon found a heavy bolt with a nut in William Sullens cell and, after inspecting cells, thwarted a plan to release 14 inmates including 11 men and 3 women. The plot aimed to seize keys via Fred Taylor and escape. The incident was reported to Mayor O'Brien on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Reardon
O'Brien
Reardon
William Sullens
Fred Taylor
Sullens
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Mary Helhake in Quincy
Mrs Mary Helhake wife of August B Helhake died at 1314 Spring street after a ten week illness. Born April 22 1857 she married August C Helhake on Nov 7 1878. Survived by three children seven brothers and three sisters and many friends. She was active in St Peters church and charitable work at St Mary hospital and St Vincent Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Helhake
August B. Helhake
Spring Street
Helhake
Theodore Duker
Quincy
Helake
W. T. Duker
Otto Duker
Alois Duker
Hubert Duker
Chicago
August Duker
Brookfield
Anton Duker
Pontiac
Mich
Chris Wand
John Hilgenbrink
Matilda Duker
St. Peters Church
St. Mary Hospital
St. Vincent Home
S. G. Wright of Nelsonville Dies at 75 After Illness
S. G. Wright of Nelsonville Missouri died Tuesday morning after a short pneumonia illness. He was 75 and is survived by five sons including C. A. Wright of the Occidental Hotel in Quincy. His Quincy son returned to Nelsonville for the funeral as the family prepares services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. G. Wright
Nelsonville
C. A. Wright
Occidental Hotel
Wright
Quincy
William Wentworth Dies in Soldiers Home At 72
William Wentworth of Company B 144th Illinois Infantry died in the Soldiers Home Tuesday morning at age 72. He is survived by his wife and one son and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wentworth
144Th Illinois Infantry
Mrs Walbring Dies in Flint and Burial Planned
Frances Carter Walbring nee Carter dies in Flint Michigan on Sunday. Survived by husband Harry J Walbring, her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Carter, a daughter Miss Sadie Carter, and two brothers all of Flint. Body to be brought to Quincy this morning for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Walbring
Frances Carter
Flint
Mich
Frank Carter
Sadie Carter
Quincy
Mrs Eliza Welch Dies in Keokuk Family Home
Mrs Eliza Jane Welch formerly of Quincy died Monday afternoon in Keokuk at her daughter Hattie Drucks home from paralysis. The body will be brought to Quincy for burial. Born in Canton Missouri in 1848 she came to Quincy about 15 years ago and moved to Keokuk in 1918. Survived by three sons Fred and Charles Welch of Quincy and William J Welch of Canton, one brother John Engelson of Canton, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Jane Welch
Quincy
Hattie Druck
Keokuk
Welch
Canton
Fred
Charles Welch
William J. Welch
John Engelson
Infant Donald Fortman Dies at Grandparents Home
Infant Donald Fortman son of Mr and Mrs Robert Fortman died at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs John Schernect 712 Cedar Street in a family tragedy reported from the local scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Fortman
Robert Fortman
John Schérneck
Cedar Street
Mrs Smyth Dies at 68 in Detroit Home
Mrs Anna Marie Smyth died at her home 2542 Vermont Street on Monday from pneumonia. She was 68. Survived by her son Frank Smyth and daughter Miss Emma Smyth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Smyth
Vermont Street
Smyth
Frank Smyth
Emma Smyth
Hypatia Society And Centennial Debating Club Meeting Notes
The Hypatia Literary Society met Tuesday afternoon at 4 pm in Room 1 to discuss business. Centennial Debating Club gathered Tuesday night at 7 30 in the high school gym with speeches including Leap Year by George Gover t, a piano solo by Elmer Aldzgrafe, and farewell talks to sponsor Mr. Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hypatia Literary Society
Centennial
Francis Morehead
George Govert
Elmer Aldzgrafe
Illinois
James van Doorn
Anderson
Parewell
Mr. Anderson
Civic Improvement League Banquet Elects Officers in Quincy
The Civic Improvement League held its annual banquet at the Chamber of Commerce with Dr H E Becker re elected president and O G Maal secretary while W Eldred becomes treasurer. Frank Garner urged broader cooperation to form a township health district and improve city health and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Improvement League
Chamber of Commerce
Frank Garner
Quincy
HE Becker
O. G. Maal
W. Eldred
I. W. Bingaman
E. A. Thompson
Bingaman
Frank Gamer
Garner
the Whig
League
H. E. Becker
Rotary Club Plans Taylor Road Drive and Cooperation
Rotary club members elected A I dell F W Heckenkamp and Charles M Rosenheim to a committee to plan a twelve mile road project to Taylor and to coordinate with other civic groups as J M Winters announced concessions from the Burling ton road. Joseph Freiburg spoke on embalming and corrected the view of ancient Egyptian art while also outlining modern sanitary methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Winters
Rotary Club
Taylor
Ereiburg
Egypt
Boyer and Grieser Pass Highway Superintendent Tests
County Superintendent L L Boyer and Grandison Grieser passed the highway superintendent examinations in Springfield last week. Boyer, entering a new term, is to retake under state rules and has begun road improvements under county direct supervision of 23314 miles. Grieser filed an application for the position with the Board of Supervisors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Boyer
Grandison Grieser
Springfield
W. J. Smith
Board of Supervisors
Boyer
Adams County
Grieser
Roscoe Boyer
Kellerville
Clarence Stevens
Clayton
Burton School Hearings Set For April 16
Hearing on five petitions for withdrawal from Burton Community High School District will be held on April 16 in Burton. County Superintendent John M. Steiner announced. The first petition is at 1 30 o clock with the joint ex-office board presiding and sessions continuing until all petitioners are heard. Residents seek land transfer to the non high school territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Community
Burton
John M. Steiner
Fred Wolfe
W. J. Smith
Steiner
Henry Hill Post to Dedicate New Quarters
Henry R Hill Post American Legion will dedicate its new headquarters in the Scout building Thursday night. The first regular monthly meeting will include a business session and a social program with wrestling and boxing events. Members are urged to attend and bring nonmembers as guests for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Hill
American Legion
Men Who Stole Auto Wanted in Decatur
Decatur police chief E. G. Allen wired Chief of Detectives Scharnhorst to hold three men arrested in Quincy on Sunday. They are suspected of stealing a car that was stripped of tires and left near Third and Oak streets last week. H. Dissel, accused of stealing the car, brought John Burrus to Quincy with another companion Frank Ehrhart. all are in the workhouse serving a $30 fine for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Allen
Decatur
Scharnhorst
Quincy
Third
Oak Streets
H. Dissel
John Burrus
Burrus
Frank Ehrhart
Community meeting ends with calls for sanitation progress
After a public talk by Dr Becker, Rev I W Bingaman led a closing prayer as the audience dispersed. Directors were elected and thanked contributors, with special praise for the Ruth and M Naomi society for a fine dinner and service. Mrs Barney Shallenberg chaired the society, with Mrs Joe Taylor and Mrs C N Wiles leading committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apostle of
Becker
I. W. Bingaman
Ruth and M. Naomi Society
Barney Shallenberg
Joe Taylor
C.N. Wiles
Quincy Automobile Trades association elects officers and adopts changes
Morris Adler is elected president at the annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce. Seven vice presidents were chosen to head seven committees. The secretaryship becomes a paid position with J W Hart to be replaced later. Officers include H Lummis treasurer W J Guth and six other vice presidents. The group plans to send delegates to a March Springfield meeting to organize a state association to affiliate with the national Automobile Dealers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Adler
Quincy Automobile Trades Association
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Hart
Hart
H. Lummis
W. J. Guth
Thomas M. Beatty
al F E. Plank
J. G. Clough
R. J. Clarke
Springfield
Automobile Association of Dealers
National Automobile Dealers’ Association
Soldiers' And Sailors' Home Civil War Veterans Almanac
Entries from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home record care of residents with flu illness, transfers, new admissions, and staff changes. Florence McLaughlin leaves for Bluffs Ill to care for family. Elizabeth Oliphant hired as domestic. several residents ill or confined. new cor poral and sergeant roles. various readmissions and furloughs. death of William Wentworth aged 72, with burial plans in Anna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence McLaughlin
Logan
Cotage 20
Frank Stutenberg
Michael Cashman
Cottage 16
Mr. Manning
Cottage 20
Gutherie
Cottage
Pass
A. C. Murphey
Minnie Weinberg
Jeremiah W. Eby
Dexter
Annie MN. Wells
Carlton
Ill
Co. G
1St Calif. Inf
Robert C. Tucker
Elgin
Co. K
Jil. Cav
Bass
David
Mary S
Baird
Lucy Lee
Sarah Reading
Jessie
Lucy M. Covington
Samuel E. Wells
William Wentworth
Co. B
Ella E. Wentworth
Chattanooga
Tenn
S. W. Bookhardt
Mobile
Ala
George Wentworth
Cottage 17
Anna, NL
Hulda E. King
Margaret Golden
Musselman Articles in March Country Life
In the March issue of Country Life T. E. Musselman writes two accessible bird life pieces illustrated with his photos. The pieces blend science with popular appeal, titled A Roof Top Neighbor and The Sparrow Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musselman
MARCH
Country Life
T. E. Musselman
Wanted a collector by a reliable Quincy firm
A reliable Quincy firm seeks a collector. Reference required. Address H-42 in care of Whig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Missouri
Illinois braces for increasing cloudiness on Wednesday with colder conditions in the north and central regions. Rain moves in Wednesday night and Thursday, with northern areas possibly staying dry Thursday. Missouri follows a similar pattern with clouding on Wednesday, rain by night and Thursday, and cooler temperatures especially in the north and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Ote
Missouri
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Ake Martin
Marines
Capt
Wingerter
Laclede, MO
Mrs
G. Wright
Civic
City Forestry Commission
Health Board
Board of Health
Gets _ Taylor
Boyer and
Henry Hill Post
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