City Council Hears Street Line Petition For O R Tracks
A city council session discussed a petition by the Quincy Street company seeking permission to remove and relocate street lines from Third Street to Broadway and from Broadway to Maine, plus to move a switch on Third Street. The petition notes reduced use of Third Street and a Burlington depot loop, arguing the line is no longer needed. The commission will review, with prior court acceptance cited as limiting action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Street
Third Street
Couht
Third & Street
Broadway
Mainend
Third Street Spring
Oak Streets
Alda
Oiinesilway Company
Burton Wilton
Front Street
Reet
Hout Ioss
Jung
Burlington Depot
City Council Posts Budget Action and Street Repair Query
Supt Herman Schelp reports on last week’s public works. Ald Klein prompts clerk to verify if United Cereal Mills must fund Front street turntable repair or if city pays. No action on budget yet. council to meet to finalize. Firemen petition for raise discussed with no action. Finance committee holds preliminary budget work. more sessions planned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Schelp
Board of Public Works
Ald. Klein
United Cerial Mills
Front Street
O'Brien
Council of the Whole
Council
Traffic court records show fines in Monday session
Monday in police court a heavy docket was heard with auto owners and drivers among defendants. Magistrate Reardon presided as police officials campaign against speeding and traffic violations. Several defendants received fines of 10 to 25 dollars plus costs for varying traffic offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reardon
William Mast
John Johnson
Otheoer Dickhut
Ik Sbert
Robert Nrehaws
Camels to Form a Caravan Tonight
Porter Star general organizer for Chrwell de la Canes planned a caravan gathering tonight at an open meeting. Reid in Torus and Sisay will address attendees, with a noted bowlike envelope tied and ready. Former newspaper editor Mr Steer will speak, and steering to install the caravan is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrwell de la Canesceo
Tedax Agred
Teregia Amd
Pistad
Reid
Torus
Sisay
Lee Natal
Steen
Mir
Deaths and Funerals In a Rural Community
Andrew Tarkentell died at home on North Fifth Street after years of illness. He leaves a wife, four children, a grandchild, a brother, four sisters, and distant relatives. burial arrangements were noted. Augusta Niekamp, 66, died at her Monroe Street home after weeks of illness. she resided in the city all her life and was active in church circles. she is survived by a sister. A third obituary notes the death of an unnamed 30 year old at home after a dayslong illness with relatives expected to accompany the body to Palmer for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Tarkentell
Irm
North Fifth Street
Pan
Mero Luckentell
Tren Moiders Union
Ltoward Watson
Ewing
Moe Robert
Gibert
Ruth
Edward
Charles Ryan
George Sanons
Palmera. Mos
Len Seboudt
Ernest Weber
Augusta Niekamp
Sto Monroe Street
St. James Lutheran Oehmedh
Carrie Viermann
Quinney
Elizabeth Eaton Dies in Soldiers' Home Hospital
Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton died in the Soldiers' Home hospital Monday morning at 8.80 Webeck after a long illness. She was 78 years old. She lived at the Home with her husband Richard Tfaten until his death two years ago, then remained as a patient in the hospital. One sister, Mrs Amanda Ann, of Camden, New Jersey, survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Eaton
Soldiers’ Home Hospital
Richard Tfaten
Wos
Amanda Ann
Camden
N. J
Neighborhood disturbance arrests spark police case
Minor police actions report Carl Otte wife Nettie and sister Myrtle Tank taken on city warrants Monday night for peace disturbance after a dispute near Twentieth and Ceodiur streets. George Yenvertioh and Nellie Gare ver arrested at Sixth and Jefferson streets for similar reasons after a late show appearance turned to fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Otte
Nettie Otte
Myrtle Tank
Nellie Wingerter
Hames
Twentieth
Ceodiur
George Yenvertioh
Rellie Garever
Sixth
Jefferson Streets
Sisth and
Jefferson
Mrs Elliott Fails To Persuade Governor In Liberty Case
Mrs Anna Elliott failed to gain audience with Governor Frank as she sought intervention for her son William Red Elliott held in Liberty County Jail on murder charges. In Springfield she learned the governor could not help since the case is state, not federal, and no trial had occurred. Elliott also traveled to Washington seeking President Wilson’s aid, though expectations were low. Frank Elliott’s actions remain disputed in relation to the Liberty board affair. he has offered little since confinement, while grand jury preparations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elliott
Frank
London
Wilson
William “Red” Elliott
Steven G. Lawless
Liberty
Springfield
State Capitol
George PD. Sutton
Washington
Ellott
Washington, D. Ja
East End Christians Rename Church on Madison Park Corner
Members of the Thist biel Christhinehuret changed the church name to The Mbedison Park hristaanmehureh due to plans for building at the corner of Twenty-fifth and Moaitte streets. The change was filed March date this week with the County Rooeormter champ Bustreten Mon day. Res P. O Meavieh confirmed the filing and noted the Marine street property is involved. The church location sits near the northeast corner of Twenty-fifth and Miadme streets, near the Powerty-farth area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twenty-fifth
Moaitte
Dluard
Amd
Edward Grimmer Buys State Street Cafe
Edward Grimmer buys the State Street Cafe and will host the first large party since the purchase. The South Side Commercial Club plans a banquet for about one hundred guests this evening, with the restaurant catering the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grimmer
State Street Cafe
Gemmer
Peraties
South Side
OQuincy Housing Problem Discussed At Meeting
In a Monday evening gathering at Central Baptist Church led by H. Hanly the housing problem was discussed. Attendees suggested a building campaign or a central bureau to connect local agents and several proposed an investment company to handle installment contracts.
Frank Penick Speaks at the Kiwanis Club
Prank Poutek delivered an interesting dress on Javie Taypresement at the ANuwants club meeting held at Hotel Quinney Monday night. Music was provided by the club quartet Jos Mecromy Tarvey Bert Chatten and John Stickian. The event featured a prize for the meetne won by Le Ray Heatherngton.
Former Resident Griesedick Dies in St. Louis
Paraphrased obituary notes Gretedick a former resident born in Quincy died suddenly at his St. Louis home on Saturday morning. He suffered a fatal stroke or apoplexy and was found in the bathroom by his wife. He was 47, married, and leaves two sons and a stepson along with his wife and his mother and grandmother formerly of the home on South Fifth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretedick
Qhiiney
St. Lows
Mr. Griesedick
St. Louis
Incorporation Papers Filed for Persons Electric Company
The corporation papers for Persons Electric Company were filed in the office of County Recorder Jim Button on Monday. Capital stock is $50,000. The company is incorporated to manufacture machinery, electric instruments and equipment. Directors listed: August Rodiek, John Breitstadt, Roseos Butler, Robert Bacon, Wilfiand Rupp, W.E Person, Frank J Pooch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persons Electric Company
Jim Buttington
August Ro Diek
John E. Breitstadt
Roseos Butler
Robert S. Bacon
Wilfiand J. Rupp
W.E Person
Prank J Pooch
Street Car and Truck Collide Injuring Motorman
A Quincy Street Railway motorman J. C. Dauma was injured about the knees when his southbound street car on Eighth Street between Ohio and Payson collided with a cement truck from W. L. Mever. The front of the street car was badly damaged and the air valve bent. The truck driver was identified as Mever’s son, who said he knew nothing of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Dauma
Quincy Street Railway Company
Eighth Street
Ohio
Payson Avenue
W. LD. Mever Cement and Lime Company
Mever
Mr. Mever
Mc. Dauma
North Fifth Street
Oak and
Vine Street
A. M. van Frank
Chestnut Street
Fifth Street
van Frank
Talks Made Before Medical Society Meeting Heard
Dr J B PeQhNep PAVE GL pei en opened the Adhims County Medical Society gathering in the Chamber of Commerce. Dr Walter Stevenson reported on the recent American Medical Association meeting in New Orleans. Dr Paster and Trowand Zorn spoke on establishing a venereal clinic in Quincy. Dr J Rucker was welcomed as a new member. The state medical meeting in Rockford May 18 to 20 was announced with many Quincy physicians expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B PeQhNep
Adhims County Medical Socehiety
Chamber of Comimeres
Medical Society
Walter DD. Stevenson
American Medical Association
New Orleans
Paster
Trowand Zorn
Quincy
J. Rucker
Medina Society
Rockford
Quincey
In Quincy Playground Class with National Service Leader
Miss Elizabeth Green of National Community Service headquarters in New York will arrive in Quincy today for a 4 15 p m session at the Community Service offices 682 North Barfie Street. The class aims to instruct men and boys in playground supervision and summer recreation activities with a follow up meeting to be held in early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igabeth Green
National Community Service
New York
Ablock
Oll
Maton
North
Baftie Street
Adrs
White
Quincy's Pulse Leg Broken At LaGrange
Reported incident details a broken leg at LaGrange involving Ferguson of SunGirange Mb and transfer to St Mary hospital. Ambulance calls assisted Arthur Vonholt of 228 State street to Blessing hospital and Mrs Luke Houghried to Spruce street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
Ferguson
SunGirange
Pirlington
St. Mary Hospital
Elis
Renrieve
Arthur Vonholt
State Street
Blessing Hospital
Oto Premayne
Luke
For Rent and Realty Wants from The Whig
Almost everybody has some interest in realty as a buyer seller landlord or renter. People seek favorable rental or purchase conditions and targeted locations for homes or business holdings. The Whig Wants provide a complete index of realty for rent and sale.
First Day of Community Service Campaign Success
Reports from Quincy Community Service members show strong recognition of the group’s value during the first day of the drive. Canvassers covered a large portion of the business district Monday evening as members promote memberships and raise support for continued service in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinncy
Sersice
Quincy
Bo FL Black
Aps
Bret Mess
Quinney
Allen
Arrangements Made For South Event
The entertainment committee of the South Sele Vemamerciale club has made final plans for a hundred plate banquet at 7 this evening at State Street restaurant. President Henre GG. Garretts announced ninety men will attend with extra seats added. The event features an orchestra and speakers from local business circles in a formal South Side setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sele Vemamerciale Club
State Street
South Spies
Henre GG. Garretts
Dota
Iite
Andy Teastmi
Rae
Step-Father-In-Law Arrested for Assault
Andrew Mason was arrested Monday on charges of assaulting Clyde His cers in a domestic incident. The report mentions an argument leading to a blow with a hammer and notes the stepfather’s alleged involvement, with witnesses describing the confrontation at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Mason
Moruins
Clyde
Plumphroey
Tain
Sands
M. Trumphrey
Aress
Tow the Wester Whigs in My Possession Books for Sale
I have three old books in my possession. One is by Richard Baxter, Philadelphia 1798. Another is Wit's Commonwealth, London, PONS. The third is by J Josxenault translated into the Enmassisn by Henry Flarl of Monmouth, London. Miss Jennie Materell Karts, DL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Baxter
Philadelphia
London
J. Josxenault
Henry Flarl
Monmouth
Jennie Materell
Probate court receipts in Turner estate filed
Receipts totaling 6050.24 are reported in the estate of Othe O Turner by administrator Edward R Hudson as filed in county court Monday. Alfred and Catherine We Turner receive 30.36 paid to their guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe O. Turner
Edward R. Hudson
Alfred and
Catherine We Turner
Marriage Licenses Show Diverse Pairings in Quincy
Marriage licenses list couples including John D Mastlesmil and Anna Hellender of Quincy, Hermon Guess aged 29 and Miss Mack Timpe 24 from Quincy, Merle Roves 24 and Miss Marie Howard 20, with Hermon CL Guess and Leiforsman noted among participants. The document names multiple pairs and ages reflecting local unions in the Quincy area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John DD. Mast
Lesmil
Anna Hellender
Legal
Quincy
Hermon
Birth announced for family at Ok Street
A baby was born to the family at 226b Ok Street. The notice provides only fragmentary details with unclear names and spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raph
Baris
Atlas Henmie
Amendments Adopted To House Bill For Merchant Marine
Senate committee amendments to a House bill creating a permanent merchant marine were approved with little debate. Senator Jones of Washington leads the measure aiming for enactment this week, including private ownership policy and selling government built ships when practicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Jones Republican
Washington
Steppong Board
Herman Eggeson To Have Charge Of The Industrial Census
Herman TEaeeson of 624 State street has been appointed to lead the industrial census work. He will oversee counts of manufacturers, trades, and quarries across Adams, Brown, and Pike counties in western Texas. The effort aims to estimate the nation’s industrial output and employment for statistical purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Eggeson
Herman Teaeeson
State Street
Sohail
Barre
Sehral
Austria
Pins
Adams
Drown
Pie
Cormors
Tahoe
Retail Clerks Expand Union Membership Drives
A local retail clerks gathering notes an increase in new members during a special meeting. Talks reference candidate alliances and a planned visit to assess labor support, with participation from union leaders and community figures.
Moonlight Excursion Draws Large Crowd at Harbor
A Monday night moonlight event drew a heavy turnout as the Steamer St. Paul carried about 700 spectators. The crowd enjoyed dancing aboard before returning to port, signaling strong interest in seaside diversions for the season.
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St. Paul
Wanders From Home In Nervous Breakdown
Miss Ther whe sutte dosen wandered Sunday evening and was found on Sixth and Maine streets by a passerby. She wore matching outing clothes and was taken to Mary hospital where her identity was later established. She is daughter of Mero and Mrs John of 122 Maine Street and has training as a nurse in Chicago.
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Ther
Mary Hospital
Miss
Itas
Mero
John
Isa Gimes
Maine Street
Ewan
Chicago
Soldiers and Sailors Home admissions and transfers
Notes from the Soldiers and Sailors Home record new admissions including Barbra Laabrock from Powter UK and Eta Wood of Sullivan assigned to 22, plus re admit James Hansen to 11 and others. Several returned from furlough or pass, including Ethel McAfee, Marian Gabrail, and Jacob Cawley. Discharges and transfers noted, with deaths and burials in home cemeteries and hospital transfers for John Garrett and Esther McAfee.
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Jacob and Mary Cawley
Wm. McAfee
Ethel McAfee
HL Dowell
Marian Gabrail
M. Russell
Elgah Mash
Rebt. Johnson
Pass
Steph Becker
Lucind Barrett
Robert Y. Willams
Win
N. Bell
James D. Reed
Joseph Wardel
John
Margaret Hobert
Geo. W. Kennedy
S. Wm. Hall
G. Kk
John Garrett
Esther McAfee
Sarah E. Eaton
Hene
Eaton
Richard E Eaton
Amanda Aplin
Sur S. Dmanimend
Romie
Mbenday
Esis Pymoby
Rea Oor Decatur
Agedy
Real Estate Transfers from Webster County and Nearby Townships
Real estate transfers include Proeterick to a party in Webster County. several parcels sold to Watson and others with various sums and conditions. Other transfers involve the Dowrship area, Meek Street and surrounding lots. mentions of Gilbert Lippincott, the Seaco project, and multiple named parties with varying prices.
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Webster
Robert Pisses
Toba
Emma Rockey
Tohrney
Rebecca Wright
Gilbert Lippinccott
bLomer Creek
Rattis Brewing Company
ALG
Venetaus
Dda Meyers
SEACO
Berrians
Quincey
Anna JE
Preston McPike
Bo McCready
Cox W& Bushoells
Cine Anaya C
Weltant
Fo Gattetter
Herta
Foo
Emidoo
Amd Amma Vosster
Sobleek
John Wools
Commencement For Blessing Nurse May Event
A historic note outlines a May commencement for blessing nurse graduates and related ceremonies. It mentions address details, presenters, and school lines, naming individuals and locations connected to the ceremony. The fragment hints at a formal program and a pastoral or community event tied to health services and education.
Mass Hours Change At St Francis Church
Mass hours at St Francis Church were altered with evening devotions and a union meet to follow. The schedule notes a Thursday event with a Saint Barbara branch meeting and a St Anthony devotion, while other union meetings are cautioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Church
Pothier
Gerstog
Tran Mead
Anu
Ethetue Union
Alesse
Paeht Reever
Pushe Althoff
St. Parbara
Union Cathole Union
Tlmneis
Navy Truck Heads to Peoria This Thursday
Navy personnel are slated to travel to Peoria on Thursday for party duties. The article references Ship Week and mentions Rossow and other crew members amid unspecified events and preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NAVY
Peoria
Roesowt Addeanies
Jack Semsaibe
Rossow Ale
School Census To Be Taken This Week
Statewide census notices have been mailed by the department of education to all cities. The annual census forms a basis for allotment of state seat funds and should include every person in the school district under 21 years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
State of Pines
Sehen
Aged Burton Woman Falls and Breaks Hip
Mrs. Sarah Gates Adams, aged 70, fell Saturday in her yard and fractured her right hip. The injury is serious due to her age. She was brought to Quincy Sunday where an X ray confirmed the fracture. Mrs. Gates’ daughter, Anna Gates, a stenographer in the office of the County Superintendent of Schools, said John Steiner will resign his position effective Saturday to care for his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gates
Adams
Gates
Quincy
Anna Gates
John Steiner
Ford Taken From John Hall On Sunday Night
John A. Hall of 1400 Vermon street reported his new Ford missing Sunday evening while he attended services at Congregational church. The car stood near Twelfth and Maine streets and was gone when he returned. Police traced the vehicle Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hall
Vermon’* Street
Congregational Church
Twelfth
Maine Streets
Mr. Hal
Pupils and Parents Surprise Teacher at Liberty Township Event
In Frankti Liberty township pupils and parents staged a surprise afternoon event for a local teacher. The gathering featured a campus style program with a big turnout and notable community support. The district notes are unclear due to damaged OCR but the event signaled strong local engagement.
Weather Report From Muscatine to Portage Areas
Observations indicate heavy rainfall and rising river levels across the Muscatine area and adjacent regions. Forecasts call for continued unsettled conditions the next 24 hours with temperatures near record lows and potential flooding impacts for downtown and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tou
Morres
Muscatine
Pats Boty
Tlanaat Valtoun
Funeral notices for Miss Augusta Niehamp
Miss Augusta Niehamp funeral services held Wednesday at the funeral parlor of Adlaetad Poo Sverame on Monroe street. Interment followed Tuesday afternoon at the resting place, with visiting hours at the rest Veto Ste. Monroe street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Niehamp
Monroe Street
Attier
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