Blaze Threatens South Side Buildings After Fire
A Tuesday afternoon blaze at 918 State Street home of Work Over Furniture threatens the South Side business district. Fire from suspected wiring near the attic meter damaged the building and adjoining homes, with several roofs and interiors scorched by flames and falling debris. Firefighters, aided by wind and delayed by location confusion, fought stubborn flames as other nearby houses suffered roof and wall damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over Furniture Company
State Street
Levi Baker
South Side
Victor Sendlein
Sendlein
Marriotte
Fl P. Taylor
Shipe and Schroeder Co
Serlem Company
Smith
Baiding
Noomis
August Meise
Chris Mever
Abraham Jobieca
Ated
Baker Building
Labor Temple
Emma Rabe
SIS State
Laura Riulder
Sis State Street
Ohe
State
W. E. Doerr
Paul Venvertloh
the Power Co
Wells
Rees Bros
W. J. McAllister
North Seventh Street
R. Smith
Wilt King Leaves Miles City for Honolulu Printing Work
Wilt King, once part of The Whig composing room, plans a move to Honolulu to continue his trade in the Hawaiian capital. He has been employed in Miles City, Montana. Paul Reinig, another former Whig member, has left typography and now runs a printing specialty shop in Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt
King
Miles City
Montana
Paul Reinig
Keokuk
Denies Arbitration Effort In Papermaker Strike
J B Nelleger organizer for the Papermakers union said reports of his return to Quincy to seek arbitration are untrue. Frank Shew manager for American Strawboard said the company is not considering arbitration. Papermakers rejected an offer to pay machinists 5.50 a day for eight hours at a Labor Temple meeting. another meeting is set for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Nelleger
Papermaker's International Union
Quincy
Focal Papermakers
Frank Shew
American Strawboard Plant
Labor Temple
State Savings Buys The Scholz Building
Announcement was made Tuesday by the State Savings Loan Trust company of the purchase of the two story building in the northeast corner of Twelfth and Broadway streets. The Scholz grocery occupies the building across from the Broadway branch bank of State Savings, which now has quarters in Street Hardware Company's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings, Loan & Trustompany
Twelfth
Broadway Streets
J. Scholz
Broadway
State Savings, Loan & Trust Company
Persons Electric Company Incorporation in Springfield
Articles of incorporation granted to the Persons Electric Company in Springfield on Tuesday. Capital stock $30,000 held by thirty stockholders. Incorporators include J. H. Brietstadt, Roscoe Butler, and Lawrence M. Persons. Ruff is president, A. R. Dick treasurer, J. E. Brietstadt secretary. Factory building on Jersey Street near Fifth houses production of fractional piot ar and other electrical equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persons Electric Company
Springfield
J. UH. Brietstadt
Roscoe Butler
Lawrence M. Persons
Woof. Ruff
A. R. Dick
J. E. Brietstadt
Heitz Buyen
Dersey Street
Fifth
Persons Company
Hognors Awarded to Boy Scouts by Qiies Council
Musselman presided over the Court of Honor of the Qiies Council. Boy Scouts of America held on Tuesday evenings in the Scout hall. Tests were described and honors awarded to second class scouts while badges and certificates were presented by J.P. Wellen and Charles McGill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tfe
Musselman
Hower
Poy Scouts of America
Mrr
Arthur Shumate
J.P. Wellen
Chiss
Freel. Wolfe
Othe
Chester
Charles McGill
Irving Team Beats Jefferson Nine In School League
Two Tuesday games at the Athletic field saw Irving defeat Jefferson 9 to 5. In the other match Irving’s sophomores and Webster played to a 12 to 8 score, with the carpal favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Irving
Webster
Industrial League to Use Athletic Field for Games
Decision reached to use the Athletic Meld instead of Gardner Park for future ball games. Meeting of the directors of the Industrial Baseball League held in the Community Service rooms Friday night. Other business and hi p matters discussed and acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardner Park
Industrial Base Ball League
Real Estate Transfers Across Quincy and Mendon Townships
Real estate transfers include Sarah FE and Tarry Reet selling part of Nevin's addition to Env and Emmons for 7200 to Gene v Wellam and Ida B KRin selling to Elizabeth J Varnieres in section IS Mendon township. Joseph and Emini Koening sell to Joseph and Marie Burello parts Ac and 6 block US original Quincy for 1.7 and 1.7 Q1. Lowra FE Rider sells to Louis W and Olive Watson lot 4 block 92 Woods add to Quincy for 1400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah FE
Tarry Reet
Env& Il
Emmons
Nevin
Gene v. Wellam
Ida B. Krin
Elizabeth J. Varnieres
Mendon Township
Joseph
Emini Koening
Joseph and
Marie Dburello
Quincy
Lowra FE. Rider
Louis W
Olive Watson
Wood
Marriage Licenses for Quincey Couples
Walter Rottman 31 of Quincey weds Clara Schulte 24 of Quincey. Robert E Britt legal of Quincy weds Adela Ording legal of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rottman
Quincey
Clara Schulte
Robert E. Britt
Legal
Quincy
Adela Ording
Chicago Street Car Men Confer on Wage
Chicago Street Car Men's union representatives met with Chicago Surface Lines officials to press for a wage increase to 1.00 hour for conductors and motormen from 0.65 and 0.67. Contracts expire June 1. Meanwhile 4,000 striking carpenters threaten to stay out unless 1.10 per hour is granted by May 11. Hotels and restaurants report no service issues despite cook and waiter strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Brims
Carpenters’ District Council
Poles Close In On Kiev Amid Heavy Fighting
Polish forces steadily advance toward Kiev, reaching 35 to 45 kilometers from the city at multiple points as Bolshvik infantry and artillery resist. Reports from Warsaw dated May 4 indicate continued heavy combat and mounting pressure on Kiev.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiev
Rey Associated Press
Warsaw
New National Redwood Forest Preserve Proposed
Washington May 5 the House adopted a resolution directing the Department of the Interior to investigate and report on the suitability location and cost of tracts of land containing giant redwood trees not included within Government reserves for a new national forest preserve in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
House
Department of the Interior
Inghram County Attorney Term Ruled Illegal by Court
Judge Harry Higbee of Pittsfield ruled that the county appointing John T. Inghram as county attorney is illegal. He bars the board from ordering vouchers or the clerk from signing them and the treasurer from paying. The case may go to the supreme court. appeal discussed by Attorney Govert. The suit filed by former Supervisor Abbott seeks to restrain county from employing a county attorney. Prosecution notes a $1200 bill to Inghram and payment holds by Treasurer Jasper until court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Higbee
Pittsfield
John T. Inghram
County Board of Supervisors
Inghram
Frank Jasper
Supreme Court
Higbee
George Govert
Board of Supervisors
the Finance Committee
John Abbott
Melrose
Roy Johnson
Johnson
County
Wrighram
Jasper
Soldiers and Sailors Home Charleton Holt dies in hospital
Charles Holt died in the hospital likely at 2 50 p m aged 75 years He served in Company TP 45th PM Infantry during the Civil War and was admitted to the home June 4 1917 A son John Helt survives him Harriet Brittenham widow of Thompson Brittenham died while on furlough Mr Brittenham died in hospital September 4 1910 Clinton VW Bestrds died on furlough May 10 aged 77 He was a member of Co A 7th US Infantry to the home April 1 1916 Burial will be in Quincy Charles J and Martha R Neely of Carlinville IL have been admitted to the home and assigned to cottage 22 Mr Neely served in Co 32nd Infantry during the Civil War
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Holt
John Helt
Harriet Brittenham
Thompson Brittenham
Brittenham
Clinton VW. Bestrds
Coo A. P7th
US Infantry
Bunal
Quincy
Charles J
Martha R. Neely
Carlinsville
Mr. Neely
32Nd Infantry
Alex McLane
Wm. Hr
Sarah Dowell
A. B. Campbell
Alex Lau
Annex
John Sheridan
John W
Kate W. Harlow
Isaac Jo Rogers
G. KK. Wm
Potter
Michel Banger
Carter Poston
Kate M. Housee
Isaac Grant
Martin W. French
Furtht
James T
Eliza J. Johnson
Martha Cason
Lewis
Ward
Wm. Jorden
Nevall D. Washburn
Della F. Washburn
Ben Vevette
M. McIntyre
Charles Pffolt
Top
G. Alr. HW
A. Crow
Novelty
Martha Swaney
Herzalkiiah
Sarah Rolf
Stephen Colkins
Abraham Kaimberum
W. M. Benson
Charles Bloser
Maggie Morten
James McCoy
Elizabeth Pierce
Mary Kearby
Arch Tatchell
Albert Smith
Francis M. Anderson
Camp Point High School Case Heads To Appellate Court
Legal action over the Camp Point Community High School district moves to the appellate court after Judge Higbee upheld validity. Attorney Govert contends votes totaled SYS with 26 by women excluded from voting, a point disputed by the court. Judge Higbee adjourns after two busy Quincy days. A divorce decree was signed for James W. Akers against Marc C. Akers following Monday evidence. Charlotte McMullen vs State Savings Loan & Trust Co over 20000 will be argued at the October term. guardian negligence claim centers on a 500 railroad settlement affecting a child who lost both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Point Community High School
Appelate
George Goyvert
Circuit Court
Quincey
Harry Higbee
Pittsfield
Sys
Govert
Higbee
Quincy
Ife
James W. Akers
Marc. C. Akers
Charlotte McMullen
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
John Wall
Little McMullen
Charlotte
Guardian
Guardian of
Mare
Deaths and Funerals for Philip Naumann and Easterday
Funeral services for Philip Newman Naumann were held in Warsaw and at Bethel Church with burial in Woodland Cemetery. Ministers Eitelgeorge Hauntry Fieschler Letz Wahl and Schultze served as casket bearers. Attendees included W. Naumann of Kansas City Luebbe family of Warsaw and Naumann relatives. Second service for CDR. Easterday occurred at his daughter's home and burial followed at Woodland Cemetery with Quincy lodge O O F and G A R members officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Naumann
Philip Newman
Warsaw
IP. C. Mueller
South Twelfth Street
Bethe, Moe
Buch
Bural
Woodland Cemetery
St. Louis
Eitelgeorge
Hauntry
Fieschler
Letz
Wahl
Schultze
W. Naumann
Kansas City
Luebbe
Henry Naumann
Burlingtoen
J. C. Rapp
Cdr
CG. W. Buckser
North Fourth Street
Woolland
Quincy Lodge
Lincoln clubs host electricity talk and court news
Quincy youths heard E T Manchester discuss static electricity at the Older Boys club meeting while Pioneer club members received stories. Vance Anderson pleaded guilty to cruelty to animals and paid a 15 dollar fine. A divorce suit shows Walter N Spicer accusing Gertrude Spicer of desertion, filed in circuit court. Country Club erects a new clubhouse with stakes set. Buerkin and Buerkin are contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Club
Lincoln School
E. T. Manchester
Y. M. Coa
Manchester
Vance Anderson
Reardon
Anderson
John Coens
Circuit Court
Walter N. Spicer
Gertrude Spicer
Club
Buerkin & Buerkin
Recruiting Officer Leaves for Santo Domingo Marine Duty
Trum meter C. A. Davis, who has handled Marine recruiting in Quincy since March 23, departed Tuesday night for Santo Domingo to report for marine duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trummeter C. A. Davis
Santo Donngo
Quincy
Wolfe runs for circuit court judge seat in upcoming election
County Judge Fred Wolfe announced his candidacy to succeed Judge Albert Akers on the circuit bench in the election a year from June. He is sending letters to supporters but will delay active campaigning until later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolfe
Albert Akers
Wolfe
Vitally Interesting Whig Wants Columns
The Whig Wants reflect urgent needs of homes and business and serve as daily appeals to readers in every walk of life. Advertisers reach a broad audience through this popular medium, with contact details such as Phone 120 and a modest 25c rate for small ads.
District Committeeman Contests Spark Galesburg Conventions
Adams county factions weigh delegates and possible electors as Republican and Democratic conventions gather in Galesburg. Jerome Q. Christie seeks state committeeman with Knox and Fulton backing, while Boltenstern and Schuyler allies loom. Christie may be presidential elector if committeeman post fails. Democratic turnout expected small but influential. conventions start 10 and 11 with postdinner gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Adams County
Quincy
Jerome Q. Christie
Krox
Fulton
Weary County
Boltenstern
Plum
Chipperfield
Schuyler
Knox
Christie
Charles H. Wiliamson
George TL. Wilson
Mr. Christie
Otis Arnold
Chauncey Wood
George TH. Wilson
Walter W Miller
J. Frank Garner
Robert Switzer
Perry C. Ellis
Robert Schott
R. B. Eehots
Loraine
Galesburg Club
Soangetaha Club
Distribution report in Dickhut estate court action
Report of receipts of 1655447 by Illinois State Bank as executor of Caroline Dickhut's will in county court. Distributive shares paid include Roger Dickhut 1280.38, William D Meutsser 1986.33, Henry E Dickhut 5003.89, Henry Hammerschmidt 2534.30, Philip Dickhut 35006.18, Anna May Lawrence 4985.97, Ann FP Wilms 982.27 with remaining sums 200 to 500 to heirs. Disbursed amount reported 4814187.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Bank
Caroline Dickhut
Roger Dickhut
William D. Meutsser
Henry E. Dickhut
Henry Hammerschmidt
Philip Dickhut
Graders Begin Work Across North District Roads
John Wessels assistant road supervisor starts work in the North District with four graders in operation today. Grader crews were active Tuesday with Grover Hastings moving south from Lima and R H Summer on the north bottom road heading north. Carroll Crank will start on the road east of Loraine and Frank Mensendike will proceed south from Clayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wessels
Grover Haistings
Lima
R. H
Carroll Crank
Loraine
Frank Mensendike
Clayton
Broker Wins Big Bet by Climbing 47 Stair Flights
New York May 5 Howard D. C. Roome a real estate broker and former Yale star halfback and pole vaulter won 1600 by climbing 940 steps in the Equitable Building Forty seven stories from boiler room to flagpole in a record five minutes 62 seconds Johnson another broker wagered Roome's feat and lost in a notable challenge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Howard D. C. Roome
Yale
Pord “Johnson
Equitable
Boiler Room
Chicago stock broker held on charge of defrauding clients
Theodore A. Frey of Chicago was held in 5000 bail to await grand jury action on a cocharge of defrauding clients. Assistant District Attorney Kilroe said about 100000 involved in the alleged fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore A. Frey
Chicago
Kilroe
Ten Thousand Idle in Wisconsin Report
Milwaukee May 5 ten thousand men are idle in Wisconsin according to J S Miller state superintendent of employment in a bulletin to branch agencies Miller contends that high wages soldiers bonuses and prohibition of the causes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
J. S. Miller
Bloomington Woman Dies After Auto Smash
Bloomington Illinois May 3 Mrs C J Cutler of South Pekin TM injured in an automobile accident near here Sunday died Tuesday at Proctor hospital here Her mother Mrs Loret ta Green also injured is not expected to live
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
C. J. Cutler
South Pekin
Proctor Hospital
Loretta Green
Officers Installed At Rotary Luncheon With Charm Gift
New Rotary officers were installed at Tuesday noon’s luncheon. Retiring president George A. Wall received a Rotary charm from Joseph C. Barlow. Tom P. Black was welcomed as the new president, with Chester Childs as sergeant at arms finishing the list. Rev Father Postner, Rev Bingaman, and Bishop Fawcett joined the club roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
George A. Wall
Joseph C. Barlow
Chester Childs
Tom P. Black
Father Postner
J. Will Wall
Trinity
Pather Postner
Bingaman
Bishop Fawcett
Woodland
J. Henry Bastert
C. Lawrence Wells
Ienry CC. Sprick
Robert Potter
Atlantic City
John Korn
Arthur Odell
Camp Point appoints Klontz as principal for coming year
C A Klontz from West Field Township High near Kewanee is named Camp Point Community High principal at 33000 salary. He comes highly recommended per County Superintendent Steiner. Carrie B McDaniels named domestic science teacher at 1800, Irwin White manual training at 2400, Maud Hulse assistant High school teacher at 10385. Two positions remain to be filled. Ethel M Shriver hired to teach Elm Grove school Mendon township at 80 a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Klontz
West Field Township
Kewanee
Camp Point
Klontz
Steiner
Carrie B McDaniels
Irwin White
Maud Hulse
Ethel M. Shriver
Elm Grove
Mendon Township
Davis estate inventory lists large holdings in Quincy
Inventory filed in county court shows real estate in Quincy valued at around 240 dollars for household goods plus notes and accounts totaling 267000 dollars. Carrie L. Murphy named executrix. Personal holdings include shares in Mercantile Bank and Breckenridge Savings Bank plus total deposits around 4513.47 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenlief H. Davis
Carrie L. Murphy
Davis
Quincy
Central Union -Like Company
Kansas City
Mercantile Bank
Breckenridge Savings Bank
Rabbit Show Draws Big Entries At Armory
Rabbit Breeders assoc hosts four day show opening Thursday in the armory. More than 225 entries are recorded and 430 to 500 entrants are expected before the close Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbit Breeders Association
Armory
Rialto Jazz Orchestra Injunction Dismissed
The injunction against Rialto Jazz band manager Howard Saunders to stop him drawing band funds from an Illinois State bank has been withdrawn after a settlement with band members. The order was issued last week in circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Saunders
Rialto Jazz
Illinois State Bank
Saunders
City Newspaper Contract Awarded to The Journal
The Quincy Journal was the sole bidder and won the city newspaper contract for the current fiscal year at 30 cents per inch for reading matter and 45 cents per inch for official ballots. Commercial printing contract was not awarded and new bids will be requested from job printers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Journal
In Probate Court Robbins Files Elizabeth Robbins Will Inventory
W A Robbins as executor filed an inventory in probate court showing notes and accounts totaling 2600 dollars. The filing occurred on a Tuesday, detailing assets and debts in the estate of Elizabeth Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Robbins
Elizabeth Robbins
Husband Cannot Steal From Wife Court Rules
Chicago on May 5 It is ruled that a husband cannot steal from his wife. Chief Judge Robert E Crowe of the criminal court said the claim filed by Mrs Seymour Cohen accusing her husband attorney of stealing 41021 dollars in stocks and bonds left by her father could not be sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert E. Crowe
The
Criminal Court
Seymour Cohen
Annie May Callaghan
William Waller
Circuit Court
Harry Sigbee
Waller
Annie May
Palmyra
Callaghan
Quincey
Creagy
Thomas Nolan
Morris Scott
Nolan
Quincy
Higbee
John Wall
Walter Bennett
Paris metal workers announce general strike for Thursday
The union of metal workers in the Paris region calls a general strike for Thursday amid unclear why. local officials and businesses prepare for potential disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Union of Metal Workers of the
Sipomort
Gada Tivey Ra Jabor Ang
No Fire Damage To Furniture Of Public
The furniture left at the Work-Over Furniture Company for repairs was not injured by the fire yesterday. Only water damage and that will be repaired. V. H. Sendlein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. H. Sendlein
Weather outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois and Missouri expect mostly cloudy conditions Wednesday and Thursday with possible showers in the south and little temperature change. Iowa anticipates cloudy to partly cloudy skies with slightly warmer Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Local temperatures report incomplete yesterday
Weather brief records scattered figures from yesterday with scattered times and locations. Readable parts show daytime to early evening readings across several sites though many values are garbled.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Honolulu
Abe Martin
State Savings
Scholz
the Persons Electric Company Incorporated
BOY Scouts
Industrial League
National Redwood Forest Preserve
Camp Point High School
C. B
Quincy Community Service
North Fifth Street
Anead
Dickhut Estate
Chicagoan
Geo. Wall
C. A. Klontz
Rialto Jazz Orchestra
Journal
Wm. Waller
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