Lane Saloon License Is Revoked For Selling To Drafted Men
Thirteen aldermen sustain Mayor Thompson in revoking Thomas Lanes 514 Hampshire street saloon license after sworn statement by S G Lawless alleged two conscripts drank liquor there before boarding a train for Jesferson Barracks in St Louis. Lane warned to close at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
Tom Lane
Hampshire Street
Steve Lawless
Lane
Jesferson Barracks
St. Louis
Simmonds
Chicago
Thompson
Louis Meton
Mr. Lawless
P. W. Reardon
S. G. Lawless
United States Army
Blue Ribbon
Thomas Lane
Quincy
Ill
Council
United States
Alderman Lepper
Lawless
Budget Adopted Without Change by City Aldermen
Aldermen approved the annual appropriation budget for the new fiscal year in a Saturday committee of the whole session and a Monday night vote. Mayor Thompson signed the ordinance. it must be printed 10 days before salaries and bills are paid. Firemen and police wages rise about 15 percent with specific increases for officers, while higher ranks receive varied boosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Simmons
Chicago
Akerman Ellis
Board of Public Works
Hloar
Alderman Hyatt
Hoar
Credit Men Plan Drive to Increase Local Membership
Moran, a field man from the Teena association of Credit men, will reach Quincy to join the local Credit Men's association in a membership drive. The national organization has 25,000 members, with efforts aimed at adding new members in the Gem City. Plans cover the drive and the annual national convention, to be held in Chicago June 18 to 21 at a hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moran
Teena Association of Credit Men
Quincy
Credit Men's Association
Gem City
Chicago
Quincy Association to Send Delegates to Chicago
In the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting Quincy branch president C A E Koch announced that he and another member will be chosen as delegates to Chicago. The group will continue its membership drive next fall with a banquet and speakers from the national headquarters in New York invited to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSalle
Quincy Association
Chamber of Commerce
C. A. E. Koch
Quincy
Chicago
New York
Special Committees Named For Red Cross Campaign
City Chairman T. R. Evans announced seven special committees for the Red Cross drive Monday. The groups include R. Calkins, J. H. Bastert, Lawrence Bonfoey. W. T. Duker, Julius Kespoht. A. R. Dick, W. J. Ruff. J. M. Irwin, Bishop M. Edward Fawcett. Percy Brown, C. A. E. Koch. Charles M. Rosenheim, Herman F. Jochem. J. M. Winters, F. W. Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Evans
Red Cross
Tra R. Calkins
J. H. Bastert
Lawrence Bonfoey
W. T. Duker
Julius Kespoht
A. R. Dick
W. J. Ruff
J. M. Irwin
Bishop M. Edward Fawcett
Percy Brown
C. A. E. Koch
Charles M. Rosenheim
Herman F. Jochem
J. M. Winters
F. W. Crane
Bijou Announces High Quality Weekend Vaudeville
Bijou theater patrons on opening days were surprised by a premier bill of acts. Management plans to offer high standard shows Saturdays and Sundays with three performances daily at popular prices until a daily schedule is restored. Next weekend will feature a Military Scout four model Elgin Six car showcased by T Motor Car company as described in an annuity notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijou
Quincy
T Motor Car Company
Believed insane man damages home on Chestnut Street
G W Bosquet acted out a German army scenario at 1228 Chestnut Street in Belgium style mock invasion. He wrecked most furniture, pulled shades, shattered dishes, and warned the family to beware. Police protected the household as Bosquet, who moved to Quincy two months ago, was taken for evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bosquet
Chestnut Street
Bosquet
Quincy
Willie Mitchell Change of Venue in Palmyra Case
Judge W T Ragland of Marion county circuit court in Palmyra MO sustained defense for a venue change in the William Mitchell Jr robbery case at the Bank of Taylor. Chief Louis Melton testified. Mitchell confessed at Palmyra preliminary hearing after arrest in Quincy with similar stolen funds. His purpose for trial location remains unclear. grandparents named as financially well off and funding counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Ragland
Marion County
Palmyra
William Mitchell, Jr
Taylor
Louis Melton
Mitchell
Quincy
Deaths and Funerals Mrs. Fred Terwische
Mrs. Fred Terwische of Quincy died Monday at 8 15 am at 1701 State Street after a yearlong illness. Born February 18 1870 she was 48. She married 12 years ago to Mr. Terwische and leaves a stepdaughter and three brothers and three sisters. Also noted is the death of Elizabeth Becker of 418 Washington Street with no known relatives. Funeral services for Terwische will be held this afternoon at 2 oclock from the home. friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Terwische
Quincy
State Street
Katherine Mitchell
Terwische
Fredericka, Terwische
Charles Mitchell
Ben Mitchell
Minneapolis
Herman Mitchell
Boise City
Idaho
John Royer
H. W. Rupp
Herman Bush
Elizabeth Becker
Old People’s Home
Washington Street
Lins Geting
Switzerland
Guiney
Wilbur R. Robinson
Wilbur Royer
Roy L. Robinson
Elm Street
Sle
Maryville
Lucille
Buriat
Tunnewell
Funeral services for Joseph Peter Sr announced
Funeral services for Joseph Peter Sr will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 from the residence 1817 State Street. Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Peter
State Street
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral services for Benedict Holtman announced
The funeral for Benedict Holtman will be held this morning at 8 30 from the residence of his daughter Mrs Bernard Balzer 1813 Lind Street and at 9 from St Francis Church Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict Holtman
Bernard Balzer
Lind Street
St. Francis Church
Calvary Cemetery
Death notices for Pierson R. Myers and Mrs. C H Adelpohl
Relatives in Bellaire Ohio report the death of Pierson R. Myers a former Gilmer township resident after 23 years He leaves a wife and several siblings across Illinois Indiana Washington and Ohio The funeral party travels east for Monday services Mrs C H Adelpohl is noted for funeral services held at 4 pm at a local church with pastor David Wall officiating and floral tributes described as beautiful
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson R. Myers
Bellaire
Gilmer Township
Gus Kelley
J. L. Howe
Quincy
I. Beckman
Payson
John Mayer
Freetown
Ind
Nellie Myers
Leonore Myers
Seattle
Wash
P. R. Myers
Colunybus Township
Qeo. Myers
East
Charles H. Adelpohl
C H. Adelpohl
Heuce
State Street
David §. Wall
Kentucky
Fioiating
Inghry
Resigns as Sergeant of Police Force
Warren Cassell resigns as second sergeant in the police department after a dispute with Chief Louis Melton. The move is effective immediately with a new appointee expected today. Cassell had been with the department since last May and was popular among officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Cassell
Police Department
Louis Melton
Milton
Cassell
Sergeant Cassel
Melton
Missouri
Thompson
New Bandmaster Arrives to Lead Illinois State Band
Ellis Brooks, appointed bandmaster for the Illinois State band, is due in Quincy this morning to direct the first rehearsal on Wednesday evening ahead of the Red Cross parade Friday. The park concert date in Washington Square remains undecided as referendum results are still being tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Brooks
Illinois
Quincy
Red Cross
Park
Washington Square
Globe Printing Co Wins City Printing Contract
Four bids were received for city commercial printing and Globe Printing Co secured the contract Monday afternoon with a bid of 1796.11 dollars. Irwin Printing offered 2320.75, Royal Printing 1986.85, and Jost and Kiefer 2070.30. The award covers blank forms election supplies stationery and hooks, though supplies are ordered as needed and the full amount is rarely used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Company
Irwin Printing Company
Royal Printing Company
Jost and Kiefer Company
K C Choral Director Returns After Illness
The Knights of Columbus Choral club resumes after a three week layoff due to director John Dierkes illness with pneumonia. A concert is planned soon and a special meeting is set for Friday at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus Choral Club
John Dierkes
Probate court appoints executors with bonds
In probate court T. Poling is named executor of the Margaret E. Powell estate with a bond of 18,000. Henry Omer is named executor of the Ada M. Omer estate with a 100 bond. H. Kennedy is named executor of the Mary Holly estate with a 100 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. €. Poling
Margaret E. Powell
Henry Omer
Ada M. Omer
H. Kennedy
Marry Holly
Late Morning Q&A In Print From The Whig Office
Readers asked questions by telephone throughout the day and night. The Whig plans to publish answers in the next morning edition, offering a candid window into issues of interest and current affairs.
Carrier Pigeons in the Army and Alien Registry in Quincy
Carrier pigeons serve to carry messages from advanced positions to the rear headquarters but are not widely used. Most messages are sent once fresh advances occur, with other communication methods not yet established. Sixty registered alien mites in Quincy are employed by local concerns, though identities remain partly unknown to federal authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Gov
Quincy Attorney Promoted to Major in U S Army
Major Marks R. Alexander of Quincy, captain of Company E, 129th Regiment, U S A., and former adjutant of the Fifth Infantry, receives a promotion. The commission was sent to Camp Logan, while he traveled to Camp Upton with his regiment. He is noted as a popular officer with a strong grasp of military tactics and has many Quincy friends who celebrate his advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marks R. Alexander
Quincy
129Th Regiment
U.S. A
Fifth Infantry
Camp Logan
Houston
Tex
Alexander
Camp Upton
Long Island
N. Y
Roy Keller
George Keller
State Street
Keller
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Quincy Soldiers
Leipold Re Elected to State Board at Illinois TA Convention
Emil G. Leipold of Post A was re elected to the Illinois division Travelers Protective association state board for a second biennial term after the twenty eighth annual convention in Champaign. Delegates from Quincy reported a successful meeting with tours at Urbana and a large parade. Next convention set for Kewanee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil G. Leipold
Post A
Illinois
Travelers’ Protective Association
Champaign
State Board of Directors
Quincy
Peoria
Urbana
State University
Masonic Temple
Kewanee
National Association
John J. Moriarty
L. A. Folz
E. G. Leipald
Charles E. Tuell
W. B. Stewart
Effingham
F. A. Worth
Galesburg
C. L. Ashbrook
Mattoon
George Worthington
Charles A. Peterson
Aurora
William E. Gapin
Bloomington
Big Crowd Flocks to First Moose Boat Excursion
A crowd of over 300 gathers at riverfront Sunday to ride the G. W. Hill on the first excursion of the year despite rain and cool weather. The boat loads crowds in Hannibal and Keokuk, docks at 5 pm, returns at 7 pm, and briefly sticks on a sand bar before arriving back around 10 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hill
Moose Lodge
Hannibal
Keokuk
Unable To Support Children Asks Help
Deserted by his wife and with six little children to support Frank Brit tle finds an impossible task due to soaring prices and asks the county court to find homes for his babies. The petition to declare them dependent was filed in county court by Probation Officer Thomas Nolan. The children are Helen Ellen Laura Frank Jennie and Watel, oldest 11. Ada Brit tle is alleged to be in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brittle
Brittle
Helen
Ellen
Laura
Frank
Jennie
Watel
Thomas Nolan
Ada
Des Moines
Barn Wanted for Skid Lumber and Framing
Wanted to buy a barn that will stand wrecking. Must be cheap and the lumber fair to good. Inquire C. E. Delaplain, rooms 8 and FY Stern Bidg. Phone 406.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Delaplain
Get Cheap Food Through Child Forgeries Probe
Police report details a scheme to lower costs by using youngsters and forged North Side notes to buy groceries. Investigators found a bill several times normal size after residents near Fifth and Sixth and Vine streets inspected a delivery report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Fifth
Sixth and
Vine Streets
Great Lakes naval training station praised in letters and notes
A letter from Harvey Riggs Jr. praises the Great Lakes naval training station and its meals and facilities after his examination in Peoria. Multiple Quincy men enlist or receive commissions, including Second Lieutenant Roy Keller and other recruits bound for Peoria and Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Harvey Riggs, Jr
Riggs
Mercantile Bank
Peoria
Great Lakes Station
Naval Station
Community Board Sets Woodland Cemetery Meeting
Quincry's Pulse meeting called for the Woodland Cemetery association in the State Savings Loan and Trust company directors room Wednesday at 3 30 PM all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Cemetery Association
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
River Ripples Steamer Keokuk Delays Start of Season
The steamer Keokuk missed its regular Sunday excursion due to a train disruption but will begin the season next Sunday. It departed late Monday afternoon from this port bound for Davenport with a heavy freight load. The steamer Alabama arrived in Quincy Sunday night from St. Louis and departed Monday morning for the south with a fair freight load.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Davenport
Alabama
Quincy
St. Louis
South
Shippers Oppose Higher Freight Rates in Illinois
Quincy freight bureau members and Quincy shippers met at Wells building to urge Commissioner L B Boswell to fight railroads proposed rate changes. They warn of unjust classifications, calling hearings in Springfield this week and potential renewal in Chicago next week. President John J Fischer led the meeting as shippers unite against the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Freight Bureau
Quincy Shippers
Wells Building
L. B. Boswell
Springfield
Boswell
Quincey Bureau
Public Utilities Commissioners
Quincy
The
Whig
Ilinois
John J. Fischer
Chicago
Poultry Group Donates to Red Cross Auction
Quincy Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock association led by Joseph J. Fischer pledges a liberal donation to the Red Cross auction sale. About thirty to fifty standard bred fowls with value at least 100 dollars will be donated, plus an incubator from Reliable Incubator and Brooder company. A. D. Smith will explain breeds during the sale and a poultry display will be set up. After the meeting, Red Men held a luncheon and smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Fischer
Quincy Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Red Cross
Reliable Incubator and Brooder Company
Army
A. D. Smith
Poultry Association
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois looks fair and warmer Tuesday with further warming. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and cooler near Lake Michigan. Missouri forecasts fair and warmer Tuesday, with increasing cloudiness and unsettled conditions by night. Iowa sees fair and warmer Tuesday with unsettled conditions developing in the afternoon or night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Lake Michigan
Missouri
Iowa
Stage of Water at 7 P M Yesterday at Various Points
Flood stage readings listed for St Paul Davenport Keokuk Hannibal Louisiana St Louis with heights in feet and changes. Stations show St Paul 33 02 Davenport 15 42 0 Keokuk 15 43 01 Hannibal 18 49 0 Louisiana 12 37 0 St Louis 30 89 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
Hannibal
Louisiana
St. Louis
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Exemption Board
Mr. Thompson
Maine Streets
Blue Ribbon Tuffet
Halbach-Schroeder
House of Correction
Department of Public Works
Campbell Quarry
Belgium
Willie Mitchell
Frank G.spencer
Frank G. Spencer
George Spencer
W. D. Enares
First Christian Church
Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Association
Woodland Cemetery
Frank Wachtel
Oscar Schilling
Steve Malone
August Merten
Henry Niemann
Fred Bickelhaupt
Chief Melton
Globe Printing Co
K. C
Major Marks Alexander
North End
Navy
William Bb. Rapp
North Twenty-fifth Street
Joseph II. Stout
Canton
Virgil Graves
la Belle
Rollin L. Hicks
Monmouth
Jil
Great Lakes
Leo Gurney
France
Charles Miller
913
North Eighth Street
Jefferson Barracks
United States Tank Service
John A. Malley
Medical Reserve Corps
Fort Riley
Kansas
Bertha E. Malley
North Fifth Street
Carl Weisenberger
Camp Dodge
Cantonment
Quincry
Moller-VandenBoom Lumber Yards
Charles Yuchs
Yuchs
Edward Hartung
Adams Express Company
Hartung
Burlington
Riley
William Riley, Jr
Velma Gordon
Vernont Street
P. W. Reard
Charles Bean
Eighth
Hampshire
Mr. Bean
Red Men
Gal M
River Bulletin
Warsaw
Virginia Cafe
Second St
N. 24Th St
Richfield
G. N. Redman
Barry
Mixsht
Mississippi Valley
Adams
Pike County
Redialy
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