South Side Business Club Holds Rousing Civic Rally
A South Side commercial group gathered at a State Street restaurant for a rousing meeting on civic betterment with Ed Grimmer's new management serving a fine spread. Col. C D Center spoke for the Chamber of Commerce on organization benefits as Mayor O'Brien voiced city improvement positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
State Street
Ed Grimmer
Col. C.D. Center
Chamber of Commerce
O'Brien
John Korn
Honre Garretts
Bo W. Bingaman
Arthur Heidemann
Semth Bishth
van Burer
Hecusemen Beth
Otal Spethers
Ttv
Searth Selle
St. Lou Taxcess
Quincy
Col Center
United eHortee
Palmora’s Legion
Cleeton
Th Chamber of Commerce
Col. Center
Quincey
South Side Organization
Mrs Tilrd Moots Remarks on Peddlers Angering Folks
Abe Martin notes Mrs Tilrd Moots venting that the quickest way to draw attention is to hurry and chase away a few crows then answer the door to a peddler. The quirky remark captures local reaction to street commerce.
Temporary Officers Named By The Camels
The Camels Irregular Lodge No 12 held a meeting in the Libor temple to install temporary officers led by general organizer C Porter Steen. Inclement weather and low attendance forced adjournment with work to resume next Monday for full conferment and officer installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Carayian
Libor Temple
C. Porter Steen
Aabde
Oo Tunsen
Cauiney
Morris Bros to Open Macomb Shoe Plant
Morris Bros Shoe Co plans a Macomb branch on the old Blount Pottery site near the Burlington toway, purchasing it for 18000. The 20 by 140 foot building will house machinery for shoe manufacture, including a cheaper dress shoe line, expanding capacity of the Quincy plant. The site was previously used by Montgomery Ward Co, which operates a sheet metal works in Macomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bros. Shoe Company
Macomb
Blount Pottery
Burlington Toway
Merres Brothers
Quincy
Montgomery Ward Company
Three more teachers named for county schools
County Superintendent John Steiner announced three teachers for the coming year. Judith Booth will teach at Standard school in Elfington township for 100 dollars monthly, Ina Clark at Livingston school in Burton township for 75 dollars monthly, and Anna Gates at Melrose school in Melrose township for 100 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steiner
Judith Booth
Elfington Township
Ina Clark
Livingston
Burton Township
Anna Gates
Melrose
Melrose Township
Probate bonds set for multiple estates in county court
In probate court SOA Hubbard administrator for Walter E F Bowman posted bond of 60 000, James J Adams executor for Elizabeth H Catling posted 60 000, Elizabeth Koscedski executor for Irwin Koscielski posted 1 000, and the will of Squire T Morford filed June 1 1914 was admitted to probate with Mrs Morford named sole beneficiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soa. Hubbard
Walter EF. Bowman
James J. Adams
Elizabeth TH. Catling
Elizabeth Koscedski
Irwin Koscielski
Squire T. Morford
Morford
Quincy Plans Four City Playgrounds This Summer
Quincy Community Service announced Tuesday that funds will support supervised playgrounds for city children this summer. Miss Elizabeth Green from New York led discussions with local volunteers while John Martin of New York prepares a free Institute For Supervisors beginning May 24 to train workers in playground supervision.
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Quincy
Robert McClung
Elizabeth Green
National Headquarters
New Yorkse
Quincey
McClung
John Martin
New York
North Fifth Street
Emma Beckwith
The
Quincey Playground Association
Miss Green
Mro McClung
Harry Allen
National Service
McChing
Martin
National Community Service
Negro Prowler Taken By Police In City
Elmer Gay, a Negro, was arrested by Sergeant Cassell and Ofer Remuet after being found peeping into windows in the northeast area near Twenty third and Vine. He attempted to flee at the sound of police and was stopped by gunfire. Neighbors report late night disturbances. Also jailed were William Burner and Helen Yates on disorderly conduct charges. Dad Adams surrendered after an outstanding warrant was revealed, with the Hughes woman accusing him of peace disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gay
Cassell
Ofer Remuet
Walter Chandler
Twenty-third
Vine Streets
Ufe
Gay
William
Red) Burner
Helen Yates
Dad Adams
Bessie Hughes
Adams
Hughes
Paving Work Starts On Oak Street In City District
Elis and Simons, contractors holding the Fourth street district contract, began paving Oak street between Third and Fourth streets. Preparations for grading were made as old paving was removed. Rees Brothers complete paving Fifth street while Leet and Jersey streets are under paving on the movie sachen area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elis and Simons
Fourth Street
Oak Street
Third
Vermontto Oak
Broadway
Rees Brothers
Shine
Jersey Streets
Sachen
York Streets
Aoi
Withdrawal Petition Hearing Set for June 11
Two withdrawals from the Bowen Community School district were filed in Hancock County by residents in Chihteawnship. The Adams County ex-officio board and the Tlanecock Board will join in Carthage to hear objections Friday, June 11. The district center lies in Hancock County with some land in Hoeusten township, prompting Adams County officials to attend. Board members listed are County Superintendent Palm Steiner, County Clerk Woof Smith, and County Judge Fred Wolfe.
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Bowen
Thigh
Hancock County
Chihteawnship
Adams County
Tlanecock Woard
Carthage
Charles Demaree Buys Monticello Business
Charles Demaree, formerly of this city, bought the Pinus Medicine Company of Monticello. He will manage the business and reside there at present. The Demarees had planned to move to Australia but the venture altered those plans. Mrs. and Mrs. Demaree are stopping at the Hotel Newcomah while arrangements are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Demiuiree
Pinus Medicine Company
Monticello
Mroo
Dengaree
Quincey
Australia
Hea Bus Hess
Mira. Demiree
Newcomah
Pils Fall
Demaree
Hope Colomite
Mr. Demaree
Smiths and others formed regiments in U S Army
Records at the Bureau of War Risk Insurance index 4,622,422 former service men and show Smiths alone made up 15 regiments Johnson one more Browns eight and Williams Jones and Millers more than seven each Anderson Davis Wil sons Moores and Taylors four each Want Ads are urged for quick contact with customers nationwide.
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Washington
Smiths
Johnson
Browns
Willams, Jones and Millers
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Anderson
Davis
Wilsons
Moores
Taylors
Laborers and Molders Quit at Excelsior stove works
About 100 foundry laborers, plus molders and helpers, walked out Tuesday over discharges of engineer and fireman, leaving the Excelsior Stove Works nearly idle. Molders deny any strike action while unions of foundry workers press for higher wages. plant remained in operation with 350 workers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior
Mielders
Excelsior Stove
Daber
Molders
Molders Union
Theodore Ehrhardt
John J. Fisher
Excelsior Company
Anton Ohnemus
Excelsior Stove Works
Quincy
Middle West
Weber Goes to Lease More Ill Oil Land
Weber travels from Waterloo Illinois to Monroe County Tuesday with 300 acres leased and expects to acquire more. He seeks a new oil field touted as potentially the best yet found in Illinois. The Monroe County field lies south of St Louis and has shown good prospects according to local biology society findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thi Weber
Waterloo
Til
Monroe County
Ilinois
Weber Sass
St. Lews
State Biologics? Society
Bank Directors Adopt Resolutions of Respect
The Illinois State Bank directors met Monday and adopted resolutions of respect for late Judge Lyman Metarl a director since founding. Sentiments of sorrow and gratitude portrayed him as an able co worker and noble citizen. A committee W J Singleton J Crafton Bo V Moorman prepared the resolutions. Copies were ordered engrossed and sent to the family and newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Bank
Lyman Metarl
W. J. Singleton
J. Crafton
Bo V. Moorman
Peace Disturbance Cases Continued in Police Court
Peace disturbance charges against Carl Otte and his sister Myrtle Panuk were continued in police court until Thursday morning. They faced a warrants sworn by neighbor Nelle Wingerter of Twentieth and Cedar streets. George Weaverton, arrested for fighting at Sixth and Jefferson, paid $4 fine and costs and was placed on probation. Brotte Garver, arrested for fighting with him, was discharged.
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Carl Otte
Mvtrle Panuk
Nelle Wingerter
Twentieth
Cedar Streets
George Weavertioh
Sixth
Jefferson Streets
bRotte Garver
Birth of George Poorr to the Prese family
Bik THS Rosen was born May 1 to Mr. and Mrs. George PL Prese of Los Angeles California. This is their first child and was named George Poorr. Terman Bergmann and Miss Dorothy Niehaus were spensers. Mr. and Mrs. Prese formerly lived in Quincy. Before her marriage Mrs. Prese was Miss Margaret Niehaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bik Ths Rosen
George PL Prese
Los Angeles
Cal
George Poorr
Terman Bergmann
Dorothy Niehaus
Prese
Quincy
Margaret Niehaus
The Whig Wants Column Promises Worker Opportunities
The office store and factory seek workers of varied proficiency with advancement, knowledge, experience and influence. From juvenile workers to executives all are under the employer’s reach via The Whig Wants. Men women boys and girls can be summoned through the column.
Whig Announces New Rates Aligning With National Increases
The Whig unveils higher subscription prices due to rising costs. Local retail rates rise to fifteen cents in the Quincy zone and ten cents near Chicago. St Louis papers move to ten cents. The Sun day Whig mail rate up from four to six dollars, with Sunday mail or carrier at four dollars per year.
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Whig
Quincy
Chicago
St. Louis
Sunday Whig
Mail
Whig Mail
Community Service Campaign In Quincy Sees Growing Support
Satisfaction came Tuesday with the results of the campaign to build membership for Quincy Community Service. Rain limited in person reports at headquarters but many workers provided encouraging updates by phone. The business district will be canvassed today with completion expected Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Harry Allen
Chicago
Quincy Amen
Allen
George Wall
Rotary Club
Quincey
Loraine street case heard in county court
Residents filled the county court room Tuesday to hear the eminent domain case of Loraine seeking to build Proud Street through Mrs Jessie Daniels property. The village argues damages of 500 dollars with no net cash exchange, claiming land value would rise as lots split. Daniels, represented by Lartzell and Gavert, seeks damages and benefits via jury. The village attorney is Hubbard. Testimony continued as court adjourned at 5:15 PM with witnesses unpaid. The parcel is a 520 foot strip entirely owned by Daniels.
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Loraine
Proud
Jessie Oo Daniels
Daniels’ Lind
Y Daniels
William Lartzell
Carthage
Cgieorge Gavert
Quincey
S. A. Hubbard
Fred Wolfe
Broad Street
Ey Daniels
Whitaker agrees to support three children in Woodland Home
Ira Whitaker, facing a child abandonment charge, has agreed to support the three children in Woodland Home. The case was dismissed by States Attorney Roy Adair pending the hearing of the suit, as Whitaker remains a defendant in a divorce filed by Mrs. Whitaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Whitaker
Woodland Home
Roy Adair
Whitaker
Board of Education Meeting Postponed to Tonight
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening was postponed to tonight. Salaries for principals and lower school teachers may be discussed at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Education
Board of
Eduucation
Prinepals Ant
Berrian Beats Irving Junior in Rain-Shortened Game
Berrian won from Irving in a junior game by a score of TL to 6, in a South Park venue Tuesday afternoon. The match ended after six innings due to rain, with both teams contesting the junior rescue.
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Berrian
Trving School
Junior Rescue
Southpark
Marriage Licenses Amid Mixed Identity Entries
The record lists George Hl Meld aged 22 and Ana C Winking aged 19 from Quines, Paul W Segeelke and Miss Genevieve Britt with unclear affiliations, plus Byron L Chreen and Misa Sisther To Beroiverdt, all connected to legal or Quincey designations amid garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hl. Meld
Quines
Ana C. Winking
Quincey
Paul W. Segeelke
Regal
Barry
Genevieve Britt
Legal
Byron L. Chreen
Misa Sisther
Beroiverdt
Red Elliott refuses counsel in murder case at county jail
William Red Elliott declares he does not need an attorney and calls all lawyers crooks while awaiting trial for the murder of Steven G. Law Jess. His mother Anna Elliott seeks help from Springfield governor Lowden and President Wilson, but gains no access. Grand Jury proceeds toward indictment as Elliott faces court-appointed defense if no attorney is secured.
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William “Red” Eliott
Steven G. Law Jess
Anna Eliott
Iliott
Eliott
Miliott
Springfield
Krank
Lowden
Wilson
Red
Elliott
Wilcott
Tiliott
Tom
Washington
President Wilson
Edoubt
Piiett
Hullett
Youth Charged With Gambling Dismissed
Leroy Simon, a youth caught by detectives in an open air gambling game near Eighth and Adams Street, escaped a fine as the charge was dismissed on a City Attorney wheelock motion. Crap games have troubled the area for months with residents and police noting repeated complaints. Simon was pursued for blocks before being captured last week.
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Leroy Simon
Adams Street
Wheelock
Eighth
Simon
Rain Does Not Spoil Excursion Pleasures
Quincy high school students and friends braved rain to ride the Steamer G. W. Hill to Hannibal for the annual float. They arrived at 6 30 pm, spent an hour in Mark Twain's city, danced to Rialto orchestra, and returned by 11 pm with suppers enjoyed on arrival.
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Nowise
Quincy High School
G. W. Hill
Hannibal
Mark Twains City
Peple Say
Rialto Orchestra
Deaths and Funerals Bernard Weibring 1843 76 years
Bernard Weibring died at 8:05 Tuesday morning at St Vincent Home of senility. Born in Germany July 27, 1843, he was 76. Formerly of 1189 North Twelfth Street, he entered the Home April 7. Survived by four sons Herman Ursa UK Theodore Quincy Anthony Rock Island NL Wauham Quincy two daughters Mrs Mary Wavering Des Moines Ia and Mrs Roses Muster Denver Colo. He was a member of St John Catholic church of this city.
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Bernard Weibring
St. Vincent
Germany
North Twelfth Street
Herman
Ursa
Theodore
Quincy
Anthony
Rock Island
Wauham
Quincey
Mary Wavering
Des Moines
Roses Muster
Denver
Colo
Body of Henry Fortkamp Arrives in Quincy From Moline
The body of 56 year old Henry Fortkamp who died of pneumonia in Moline OK last Saturday arrived in Quincy today. Fortkamp had been a Quincy resident years ago and later lived in Moline. His wife accompanied the casket to Quincy.
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Henry Fortkamp
Moline
Quincy
Mr Fortkamp
Quincey
Quincy's Pulse Car Mtn Meet Thursday Evening
Members of the street ecacomen's union plan a meeting at Labor Temple Thursday evening. Lindsay To Address Lions at Hotel Quincsy noon meeting. Charles Popsalyer to preside at lunch. Capital Stock Increased by Mid West Pere and Sales Corp from 100000 to 31509000 per county records. Gas meter ignition at Ninth Street residence triggers fire department alarm. no injuries reported.
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Car Mtn
Street Ecacomen’s Union
Labor Temple
Mid West
Pere and Sales Corporation
Othe
Jim Buttington
North Sixth Street
Quinney
Ninth Street
Keene Township seeks Community High School district centered at Loraine
Keene township petitions for a Community High School district with Loraine as center, filed with County Superintendent John Steiner. The plan covers all of Keene with an election set for May 29 from 10 am to 6 pm in Town Hall. women may vote but their ballot is kept separate. Nearby districts Camp Point Golden LaPrairie Burton have similar districts, Mendon already operates a town high school. Court review in Camp Point district litigation concerns a prior vote including women voters.
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Adams County
Keene Township
Loraine
John Steiner
Steiner
Camp Point
Golden
LaPrairie
Burton
Mendon
Rotarians to Dine with Chaddock Students Tuesday
Quincy Rotary members accepted an invitation to lunch with Chaddock school boys at the regular Tuesday noon meeting. Guests included Fred Graves deputy sheriff of Cook County and John P Toedt of the Wilson Avenue YMCA Chicago. Graves spoke on prison rehabilitation and tree care was discussed. A tree feeding plan will be distributed through Grover Jones of Knollenberg. Will Schwindler sent greetings from Battle Creek where he is recruiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Rotarians
Chaddock School
Fred Graves
Central Howard Association of Chicago
John PF. Toedt
Wilson Avenue Y. M. C. A
Chicago
Graves
Cook County
Cly
Quincy
Grover Jones
Knollenberg Company
Will Schwindler
Battle Creek
Scudder Gale Grocery Moves to New Quincy Building
The Scudder Gale Grocery company reports their new two story brick building at 630 Kentucky street is nearly complete. Goods have begun moving in since last fall, and the firm will relocate within three weeks from their former address at 314 Hampshire street in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scudder- Gale Grocery Company
Kentucky Street
Quincy
Scudder- Gate Company
Hampshire Street
Real Estate Transfers In Quincy Claimed in Brief Records
Real estate transfers listed include Elizabeth Raukohl to August H and Dora A Bell for 10 dollars. William B Elliott to Martha A Elliott quit claim for 2000 dollars covering parts of sections 21 and 16 in Burton township. Nellie and Alfred Anderson to Ella Smith for 2600 dollars for part of lot 5, block 2 in original Quincy. Henry L and Sarah E Adair to Bridget M Parn for 1000 dollars for lot 2 in original Clayton, and Parn to Adair for part of section 34 in Clayton township for 1000 dollars. Henrietta Rolide to Alfred L Castle for parts of lots 11 12 13 in block 97 Wood's addition to Quincy for 1600 dollars. Walter Hl and Nellie Ince Bennett to Joseph Rehin for 50 pounds for lot 96 in Polling and Cruttenden's addition to Quincy. Nikolaus and Mary A Kohl to Louis E Ehrgott Jr for 800 dollars for part lot 30 original survey Mendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Raukohl
August H
Dora A. Bell
B. F. Berrian
Bridget M. Parn
Henry L. Adair
Clayton Township
Henrietta Rolide
Alfred L. Castle
Wood
Quincy
Walter Hl
Nellie Ince Bennett
Joseph Rehin
Polling & Cruttenden
Nikolaus
Mary A. Kohl
Louis E. Ehrgott, Jr
Mendon
Weather Outlook With Showers and Cooler Conditions
Unsettled weather continues in the south and central regions with showers and cooler air. The north is likely to see fair to cloudy skies and only light showers in the northeast while remaining cool. River levels are falling slowly across monitored stations as the Des Moines and Mississippi near Muscatine trend downward, with specific forecast drops in Hannibal about 0.8 feet in the next 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amd
Missouri
Weis
Keokuk
Warsaw
Sthamnmibal
Louisiana
Lwuis
Des Moines
Mississippi
Muscatine
Hannibal
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South Side Business Club
Seuth
Ile
Henry Cosprick
Ceed
Sprick
South Eighth Street
van Buren Street
Broidpe
South Park
Twelfth Street
County Board
Alui Ials
Masvoro
Eao
Decal Inproves Mots
Englith
Gians Hae
Tianson Street
Tle Gaanomnec
Jersey Street
Board of Local Improvements
Oime
Bergmann
Bolles Owen
Risser
Gessling
Alute
Eighth Street
Derman Sehelp
East Broadway
Board of Public Works
Tom P. Black
Charles Erchenauer
Harvey Fry
Robert Switver
Herman Reckmeyer
Rev. W. Bingaman
Abe Martin
Palm Beach Suns
Arthur H. Heidemann
Heidemann
Morris Bros
Charles Demaree
Weber
Ira Whitaker
Irving
Red” Elliott
Keene Towashp
Chaddock
Scudder-Gale
Veirdecaes
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