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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1920
Page
4
In a circuit court dispute Mrs. Rice seeks relief over a piano and an automobile valued around $1400. Dr. Rice is ordered to pay $40 monthly to his wife and attorneys’ fees. the case features asset division details and debates over separate maintenance and alimony, with testimonies on the couple’s ability to pay.
Reports indicate WoT T Hartzell has been retained to defend Elliott in the murder charge linked to the Steven G. Lawless case. Elliott reportedly said he did not yet need an attorney, and a firm with ties to the Lawless family was involved, though Hartzell declined further comment. The tense situation centers on the shooting and ongoing sheriff’s office inquiries.
Miss Tawney Apple and Leonard Wood figure in a campaign moment described by a Martin woman who says the surprise would suit her. The snippet hints at an election or political scene with local figures involved.
First of Saturday night summer concerts directed by Ellis Brooks the Illinois State Band takes place in Washington Park from 8 30 to 10 00. Program includes The Star Spangled Banner overture Daughter of the Regiment two songs reminiscences from Bellini Fantasie The Rose of Castile The Vamp and The Nations Awakening with solos by W F Thompson Arnold Lem bert ez Charles Black and others.
The St Mary hospital canvass runs May 17 to 22 with envelopes collected by Quinevans and committee chairs directing donors. Volunteers will call on potential givers, with bishops and women’s committees aiding in publicity and collection to support charity patients treated last year.
Fragmented notice reports contracts to be set for Houston culverts. The text mentions tracts and multiple place names. Details are unclear but indicate a formal infrastructure bidding or award process with referenced districts and firms. Names appear garbled. core idea is upcoming culvert project contracts in Houston area.
County court will hear the Lorain street opening case Tuesday morning. Wall assesses damages for the open roof on Broad Street as owners contend compensation for land taken. No agreement has been reached on the amount to be awarded to property owners whose land the street will pass.
Death notices list Christina Tilson of Quincy and Elma Banks of Cedar Street both noted in obituary notices. Civil War veteran Leander Shaw and Helen Bernadine Leipold are also honored with funeral details. The notices preserve lineage, residence, and service history across Omaha, Burlington, Peoria, and St. Louis connections.
Decrees for 17 divorces were signed by Judge Akers in circuit court Friday afternoon after hearings on cruelty desertion and drunkenness. Several couples received custody of children and weekly support payments ranging from 5 to 30 dollars. Multiple cases list infidelity and other grounds with women reclaiming maiden names.
Pobo Bear of Tritianapolis arrives en route for the Quincy Rabbit Show. Officials announced judging will begin this morning as breeders report many entries amid shipment delays from railroad issues. Rabbit fur demand rises. a fine exhibit greets visitors at show entrance, with merchants displaying furs.
Roman who gave the name Ralph Randolph pleaded guilty to driving past a standing street car. He paid a fine and costs totaling 8315. The alias used appeared in court records though arrest followed from his car’s license. A brother allegedly was the prior offender and struck a girl stepping from the streetcar at Fifth and Maine streets.
Ex service man Lem Sanders collapsed while working in gas trench Thursday afternoon. He was taken to his home at 20S Broadway and then, Friday afternoon, transported to St. Mary Hospital where his condition showed no improvement.
In probate court, Anna Mo Lawless bonds for James Scott estate, and Arthur Gay administers George W. Bobny's estate with a $1000 bond. State Savings loans trust company files receipts for George Co Schaber and Alexander Ro Gramam estates. Distributive shares include multiple individuals, totals around several hundred dollars. The State Savings Bank Trust acts as executor showing inventories of real estate, chattels, and bonds in Adams and Harper counties, plus stocks and bank accounts across several estates.
Post A with 23 members joins Illinois T P A delegates in Galesburg for a two day state convention. The group toured Knox and Lombard colleges, attended a reception led by Mayor Henry Hawker son, heard welcomes from Edward Lundgren and J o H Kazar, and enjoyed music and Red Cross performances. A ground ball and stunts enlivened Friday night as Quincy participants listed among the attendees with a parade planned to open today’s business session at the Armory.
Workers for a Community Service drive gather at 262 North Fifth Street in Gritlay to learn canvassing. Mrs. E L P Black leads with many volunteers assisting as they cover business areas Monday and residential zones Tuesday and Wednesday. The nom inal fee is 20 cents, and scouts will photograph and distribute condensed service information across Quincy.
Arbor Day will be observed in Disney this afternoon in Washington Park at 2 30. A fir tree will be planted near the monument of John Wood for the municipal Christmas tree. Dr. Samson from the national Community Service will speak, joined by the Rotary Club Tech School students and their band, with community singing and the public debut of a new Quincy song by Dr. Lambert. Everyone is invited to participate.
Life insurance men at Quines will meet at the Chamber of Commerce this afternoon at 2 oclock to discuss plans and formulate a tentative plan for an organization of and under writers association
The Dieuthin Mrs Rutledge nurses a finger wound from a tin vessel causing infection and pain. Doctor Drummon died at the hospital May 7 at 9 a.m. aged 73, a Civil War veteran of the Indiana Infantry. Numerous residents and patients listed as furloughed, discharged, or transferred, including Laura, Thompson, Joseph L. Stewart, Eliza Hawkins, Henry Batley, H. C. Scott, Melissa Vawden, Mattie Roseserget, George Wedel, Mollie Jacobs, Robert Johnson, Samuel Tatton, Nathan A. Terpering, Nancy J. Vance, Wo Miller, Wi Carrath, George Kendall, James and Mary Baker, John and Emma Osment, Henrietta Carter, Andrew J. Graham, Noah W. Cram, and Lucinda Park.
The children of the late Mayor John Steinbach will receive 1500 of the Steinbach policy. The case, heard in court, had Mrs. Steinbach as beneficiary after Mr Steinbach remarried. Plaintiffs Leonora Grimmer and Eva Ein haus claimed the policy was meant for their mother. Judges Akers adjourned the docket after reviewing divorce cases.
President Tom Black announced Friday the Rotary club’s standing committees for the year. entertainment and program chairmen and many names appear, including A. Fifer and J. Kern.
I A Grougter reports that about 900 members joined the Adams County Farm Bureau during a two week membership drive. Most new members came from NE Houston Wamp Point Palm Creek Menden and Keene townships with canvassing extending into Clayton Concord Ursa Paw son. He credits perseverance of canvassers for the campaign's success.
Estate of Richard M Bustanan faces auction under executors sale proceeding. Court details describe property in the Bushman estate including a home and drainage features. Local figures Jorge Hebbart and Phe ns are referenced amid uncertain phrasing.
Real estate transfers listed including W T Daker and J H Bastert trustees to Joe G We Hert, Henry Bo and Anna L Rotteer to Gertrude Rocodrmano and Ferdinand Schwarsburg, part det 10, Berryman’s ad to Quines, $3050. Louisa G Meller to Lawrence Schmidt det 40, block St Wood’s Quincy, $10. Henry and Sarah Adair to Bridget Parn part section 34 Clayton township, $1,200. Bridgett M Parn to Henry Adair block 2 Oak, $1,200. Julian Hutmacher et al to Charles and Minnie Stratman part section 23 Riverside township lots 3 and 6, $2,600. Gottlieb and Anna Reiker to Carl and Elizabeth Cobb part bets El 1 and W Beck add to Outey, $2,100. Anna ReGruits to ALU and Rosa Fong part bets Oo and dO block Woblock 20 Alstone’s Color Orinca AL. Alice McFadon to Cliff Adams block 6 Ongweal Quincy, $2,250.
A Marion County family tale reports two youths, a nine year old and his brother, fleeing home on plans tied to Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. They drifted the Mississippi, tied the boat near North River, and were found by Deputy Sheriff Hobbs after contact with a woman in Palmyra.
Attorneys George Govert and C H Wood oppose the decree handed up by Roy Johns in the Adams County case against Supervisor John Abbott. The suit challenges the legality of an office held by Attinue Jeb T Inghram. both sides may seek a higher court. The decree and objections may be presented in Pittsfield or Quincy with Judge Higbee potentially presiding again.
S W Eldred vice president of Mercantile Bank said Friday there is no truth to a rumor that the C B Q town office will be moved into the bank’s rooms. He noted Mercantile Trust and Savings owns the building and finances, and is a strong earner in Ouimey.
Four year old Lucille Maxine MacMahon of Hancock county is at the center of a guardianship dispute. County Judge Fred Wolfe after hearing about 75 witnesses in Carthage returned to Quincy and postponed ruling as more testimony is awaited. The girl’s guardianship, initially given to BLFL McMahon, was challenged for lack of notice. The contest pits the uncle against two sisters of Mrs. McMahon, Miss Mary and Lily Trautvetter, with hearings continuing next Friday.
Col Frank S. Wood and two delegates from the post aim to raise funds for future events. The committee plans a 1:30 PM meeting to discuss a drive, with hopes to secure two to three hundred dollars for the association treasury.
Fire crews responded Friday afternoon to a blaze at a sawmill on Second and Maine streets near Jolavchek. The incident began in shaved shavings storage, with no damage reported. Fire department reports cite 100 responders and reference a recent string of fires in the county.
Veteran Quincy baker William Kamp, long in the trade for over forty years, to retire. The article notes his role in the local bakers business, his long tenure, and mentions his residence and future plans at a new location as the business winds down.
South Side Commercial club invites city officials including the mayor aldermen and the superintendent of streets to a big banquet at the State Street restaurant next Tuesday evening. Secretary Gal Center will deliver the main address with an entertainment program and an orchestra. Major figures such as Streets Superintendent and several aldermen are listed among expected attendees.
Glenn J. Plumb father of the Plumb Plan for government operation of railroads is slated to speak in Quincy on May 19 under the Quincy Plumb Plan League in the Labor Temple at Ninth and State streets. He will present a full examination of the plan and its merits, drawing a large local audience eager to hear his ideas firsthand.
Granger Watson aged 60 years was struck by a freight car near West Quincy Friday afternoon. He suffered a badly bruised rib with no fracture suspected. An X ray will be made to determine the exact condition. Watson was on the OQ KK tracks when a switching freight car backed against him, knocking him off the tracks. He was taken to St Mary hospital after initial care by Dr. W. O. Baker and placed in a police ambulance.
George Hoener admitted that her timer two quarts of rhubarb wine Thursday was fined $2 on a charge of drunkenness. Hoener explained the effect and swore it was the worst im... (text truncated) North Siders to improve meetin by adding a porch to the boat and purchasing a pad for the treasurer.
Fragmentary weather brief reports a near term local temperature reading and atmospheric conditions. The text references a river area and possible bathing or bathhouse facilities, but details are garbled and the main facts are unreadable.
Miss Ubeistiata A Tiliseum funeral held Saturday afternoon at Daurhert undertaking parlors with burial in Woodland cemetery.
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