Circuit Court Delays In Camp Point High Case
In Pittsfield Judge Harry Tigbee delayed the Camp Point Community High School suit amendment hearing until today after late hours closed the case Monday. George Govert for petitioners and Walter Bennet for the district were present. the court ruled the district legally established weeks ago and allowed an amended petition. Charlotte McMullen v State Savings Loan & Trust Co seeks 20000 for injuries from a switch engine settlement deemed insufficient. trial set for today with arguments to follow. James W Akers testifies in uncontested divorce from Mary Akers after 21 years of marriage. he says she left with five children and he's unsure of her location, Robertson, South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Circuit
Harry Tigbee
Pittsfield
Camp Point
George Govert
Walter Bennet
Highee
Severa
Quincy
Govert
Charlotte McMullen
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
Charlotte
John Wall
McMullen
James W. Akers
Mary Akers
Robertson
South Carolina
Fines and Discharges in City Court Case
Larry Forrest was fined three dollars for vagrancy by Judge Reardon. Fred Kreinburg paid ten dollars for disturbing the peace. L. J. Baum and F. F. Bower saw peace disturbance charges dismissed. Willis Miller, a grocery driver, fined three dollars for dumping garbage in a Fifth and Cherry street lot. Health Commissioner Fred Becker noted fish heads in the refuse-filled quarry road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Forrest
Reardon
Fred Kreinburg
L. J. Baum
F. F. Bower
Willis Miller
Fifth
Cherry
Fred Becker
Plans for Ship by Truck Week Set for May 10 24
Plans for active participation in Ship by Truck Week are to be submitted by the Truck Bureau at a meeting of the Quincey Automobile Trades Association in the Chamber of Commerce tonight. J M Winters, chairman of the Taylor road campaign, will explain the apportionment plan and the subscription proposition to association members. The meeting starts at 8 o'clock and full attendance is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truck Bureau
Quincey Automobile Trades Association
Chamber of Commerce
J. M. Winters
Taylor Road
Mrs. Oenning Returns to Union School Teaching Post
Mrs. Margaret Merton Oenning will again teach at the Union school south of Ursa for the coming year with a $35 monthly salary increase. She had been earning $80 monthly and will now receive $115.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Merton Oenning
Union School
Ursa
Qenning
The Cold That Hangs On And Vicks VapoRub Remedy
An old medical note explains a lingering cold as ongoing inflammation of the air passages. It advises nightly Vicks VapoRub application to throat and chest, heating with flannel, and inhaled vapors to relieve cough, with a tip to swallow a pea-sized amount if cough persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Clyde Estabrook Given Life Term in Kansas City Murder
Clyde Estabrook, 36, who spent several days in a Kansas City jail last year for complicity in the murder of Emil Licht, was given a life sentence after pleading guilty to first degree murder in the Killing of Frederick F. Tierney, a hotel house detective. Estabrook recently confessed to clear another prisoner and had been linked to the Lankford gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Estabrook
Kansas City
Emil Licht
Quincy Pawnbroker
Frederick F. Tierney
Estabrook
Lankford
Ife
Licht
Quincy
Quincey Crim
Wilford Lankford
Wells
Caton Lankford
Burlington
Robert Bumster
Vacha
Sheriff Simmons
Electrical Workers And Employers Agree Wage Settlement
Members of the Electrical Workers Union No. 67 and local employers reached a wage agreement at the Labor Temple. About 380 electricians who had not worked for two days will report for duty. Journeymen’s wage rises to 75 cents an hour from 65 cents, valid for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Workers’ Union
Labor Temple
Naval recruiting men keeping busy in Quincy and beyond
A. E. Ressow leads the recruiting advance party from Quincy to Macomb and back with a film outfit. Walam C. Grace, C. B. M., and J. A. Pitepatrick run the Quincy station with Oswald the agent. Louis Henry Meek and Carl Ralph Meek head to San Francisco for navy electrical school as more pay via the Kelley bill boosts enlisted pay by 50 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Ressow
Mavy
Quincy
Macomb
Adams
Schuleter
Quincey
Yeeman Edh
Yeeman Carey
Walam C. Gracbe
J. A. Pitepatrick
Sandau
A. Oswald
Reg
Bushnell
Mr. Rossa
Louis Henry Meek
Carl Ralph Meek
San Fransisco
Navy Electrical School
Kelley
O B Gordon Re-Elected Leader Of Gem City Loan
O B Gordon was re elected president of the Gem City Building and Loan association at the annual meeting held Monday afternoon in the association office J H Grafton was chosen vice president J N Best treasurer and O B Danes secretary Danes and Best have long served as secretary and treasurer and have handled more than $3 000 60 Sam Woods was named attorney for the association County Judge Fre Wolfe was selected to replace the late Judge Limon MetCarl as director The Gem City association began its thirty second year on May 1 with good business reported for the last year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Gordon
Gem City Building & Loan Association
J. H. Grafton
J. N. Best
O. B. Danes
Danes
Mr. Best
Sam Woods
Lymon MetCarl
Fre Wolfe
Ger City Association
Lily Team to Play at Brookfield Sunday
The Lily nine open its season at Brookfield next Sunday with a parade and the mayor tossing the first ball. Away games include Steakfield May 9 and LaBelle May 16, Memphis Mo May 23, Nosunger Mo May 30, Canton Mo June 6, Beardstown June 13. Weather and field conditions forced the Mose Gem and LaBelle games to be canceled. Lily nine and Marblehead also postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Nine
Brookfield
Steakfield
LaBelle
Memphis
Nosunger
Canton
Beardstown
Lennne
Quincey Gems
Moline Club
Mose-Gem
Marblehead
Marbleshead
Two Divorce Suits Filed in Court
John Jackson sues for divorce from Etta Jackson in circuit court alleging infidelity with corespondent William Busby. Roland Wagner serves as Jackson solicitor. Ona N. Glore sues Harry R. Glore for desertion since September 3, 1915, with two children George and Carl. F. W. Munroe represents Mrs. Glore. Both cases filed for the June term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
Etta Jackson
Harry R. Glore
Ona N. Glore
F. W. Munroe
Glore
Midwest Company Expands Capital Stock and Board
The Midwest Tire and Sales corporation voted to raise capital from 30000 to 150000 at a meeting in a Nines state bank. Over 40 percent of new shares were subscribed by 14 present stockholders. 13 others will buy in. New directors include E R Drake J R Pearce H C Sprick and Q O N Gey with H A Ipperson filling a vacancy. Major officers remain, and branches in Hannibal and Quincy will be managed by W A Jackson and Frank H Kathman respectively. A new department for auto accessories will serve the existing large territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest Tire and Sales Corporation
Nines State Bank
E. R. Drake
Nkellugg Drake Co
Galesburg
J. R. Pearce
Ricker National Bank
H.C. Sprick
State Street Bank
QO. N. Gey
Mendon State Bank
H. A. Ipperson
J. J. Stews Art
Frank H
Kathman
W. A. Jackson
Dan C. Bickel
Hannibal
Frank Hi. Kathman
Quincey
Midwest Corporation
Personal Notes and Local Visits Highlight Quincy Day
A long list of short items records travel plans and visits from Quincy residents and nearby towns. Robert Halbach plans a Sunday trip with Himes merchants to Virginia and North Carolina to visit mills. Various locals including Dr. Becker, Mrs. Resar Brown, Mrs. E. R. Spencer, and others are noted for shopping, visiting, or staying in Quincy, with mentions of doctors, undertakers, teachers, and business visits.
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Robert Halbach
Himes
Virginia
North Carolina
Becker
Generel
Pine Viedas
Weiers
Resear Brown ¢S
la Grange Mo
E. R. Spencer
E. E. Hamilton
Camp Point
Quincey
Earl Shepherd
Hutt
Quincy
Stannus
Hampshire
W L. Viar
Powler
Bentle
Peoria
E. B. Hamilton
East Maine Street
Plano
Weders
T. Bo Kernip
Missouri
Wickirchan
Win, Salwedon
Blessing Hospital
R.A. Reet
Lowsimmer
Virgil Smith
Lancock County
Carthage
R. A. Malcomeen
EOE
Squires
Delaplane
Stern
Arthur Gay
Queeney
Ruth
Blorence McClintock
Golden
Acollege
Canton
Kay Patton
Pred Porter
Virgil Manes
Ree Downing
Bill Doormnelly
John Steiner
Gee
Ouincy
Lebert Kungle
Payson
George Lober
St. Louis
Henry Hammerschmidt
Clayton
Quinccy
Quincy Motor Club Eyes 2000 Member Goal With Reduced Dues
Directors of the Quincy Motor Club meet to cut annual dues from five to three dollars and pursue a 2000 member objective as more car owners join. About 208 metal road signs will be posted into Quincy directing travelers and warning of railroad crossings and hazards. The club plans Illinois Automobile Association membership and cooperative benefits for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Motor Club
Quincy
Quines v Motor Club
Motor Club
Illinois Automobile Association
Automobile
Plans For Camp Wyaconda By Miss Florence Crush
Miss Florence A Crush has completed the schedule for Camp Wyaconda to be under her direct supervision with a camp mother in attendance. Health emphasis, planned contests, baseball and tennis events, and track meets are slated. Visitors must bring pillow case sheets towels bathing suit bib overalls nude d, blouses sweater and low heeled shoes. The camp opens June 12 for two months with a July 4 special date. Daily schedule includes dip at 0:45, exercises at 7, breakfast 7:30, conferences 9, inspection 9:30, swimming 10 11, dinner 12:50, quiet hour 1:30-2:50, swimming 3-4, reception 4-6, supper 6, sunset games and camp fires, lights out 10. An entertainment each evening by cottage girls is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence A. Crush
Weyaconda
Miss Crush
Emery Post To Go Ahead With Carnival
At a regular meeting of the Joseph W. Emery Jr Post American Legion the carnival planned for May 1 was approved and given ongoing authority. The bylaws were read and adopted, an executive committee of seven was elected, and plans were set for a moonlight excursion in June. Henry Anderson was named delegate to Adams County Memorial Association events to define the Legion’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Emery. Jr
Post American Legion
Henry Anderson
Adams County Memorial
American Legion
HL. A. Wortman
Charles Lee Weems
John Wheelock
Treward Moore
HH. A. Wertman
Ralph Gardner
D. Roberts
Lb. Weems
PF. Gantert
Cases Set for Hearing in County Court
Tra Wihatak asks for case continued in county court and a jury trial at the May term. Wintaker is released on bond. The May term jury reports on May 2 and several cases are to be tried then. The docket will determine proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Wihatak
Wintaker
County court rounds up cases and schedules trials
In county court Monday several criminal and two civil cases were set or dismissed. Dismissed: Leroy Simon and Daniel Heimbach petit larceny. Garnett Ferryman wife abandonment. Trials set: People v Jess Moke child abandonment. Emery Louderbach petit larceny. Glenn Hadsell wife and child abandonment. John C Bowers wife abandonment trial. Ira G Whitaker wife abandonment trial. D N Wisherd & Son Co v C B Q railroad trial. Christina Bowles v Fred Ticker Jr $400 damages trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Simon
Daniel Heimbach
Garnett Ferryman
Jess Moke
Emery Louderbach
Glenn Hadsell
John C. Bowers
Ira G. Whitaker
D. N. Wisherd & Son Company
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Christina Bowles
Fred Ticker, Jr
Nelleger Returns to Meet Papermakers in City
J. B. Nelleger, organizer for the International Papermakers Union, arrived Sunday after weeks away. He met Monday with local strikers at the Labor Temple to discuss the local dispute. Arbitration talks with American Strawboard Co were raised, but Frank Shew, manager of the Strawboard plant, says the company will not consider arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Nelleger
International Papermakers Union
Labor Temple
Ninth and State Streets
American Strawboard Company
Frank Shew
Civil service exams set for May 6 and May 8
A window was broken in the Nohl Hayworth building Sunday night but nothing appeared missing. A civil service examination for field stenographer and typist is scheduled for Thursday May 6, and an examination for postmaster in Adams County will be held May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nohl-Hayworth
Adams County
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Vick
Vick Chemical Company
Broad Street
Greensboro
N.C
Osler
Hampshire Street
S&s Trohl
Sterns
Dary Nee
Quincy Railway Company
Cor
Hampshire ST
Quincy’s Optical
Midwest Company
Camp Wyaconda
Emery Post
Cuticura
Nelleger
Elizabeth Robbins
W. W. Robbins
Anna Lawless
Steven G. Lawless
J. A. Marshall
Hotel
Scotland
James Smith
Mary Green
James Smith Green
Bellans
LANS
Alsored
South Fourth Street
Riddle & Wood Bros. Transfer Co
R. R. Riddle
John H. Wood
Harry
Wood
Auincy
South 4Th St
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