Quincy to Welcome Returning Soldiers with Citywide Reception
Quincy plans a grand reception for returning soldiers with decorations across the city, arches at the square, and a Washington park gathering. A morning informal welcome, a 2 pm parade, camp Parker reception, a 7:30 pm public gathering, memorial service for buried Quincy men, fireworks, and a military ball teased for the following night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
George Behrensmeyer
Washington Park
Illinois State Band
Our Big Wheat Crop Needs More Machinery in Adams County
Collins Plow Company Mercantile Department urges farmers to inspect Deering Binders and prepare early for peak wheat season. They offer expert help and plan to visit each Deering Binder in the county for repairs or maintenance between now and June 15th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Collins Plow Company
Mercantile Department
Abe Martin on Timing for Public Office
Abe Martin notes that knowing when to mind your own business after a handshake is a fine skill. He adds that fame fades quickly after death or near retirement when one is close to holding office.
Levi Asked To Help Greet Boys Of 33rd In New York Harbor
Governor Lowden asked George D. Levi to join a Governor’s special committee of one hundred sailing from Chicago to New York on the Twentieth Century Limited to greet the 33rd division upon arrival. Levi, former Quincy Chamber of Commerce president, has long supported the old fifth regiment. He may or may not join the trip as he weighs his other Eastward plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi
33Rd
New York Harbor
Frank O. Lowden
George D. Levi
R. G. Dunn & Company
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Twentieth Century Limited
Lake Shore
N. Y
R. R
New York
Fifth Regiment
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Frank H. Wood
C. D. Center
Houston
Texas
East
Lowden
Springfield
Shrapnel E&S Otto Wurl Welcome Visit From War Veteran
Shrapnel E S Otto Wurl physical director in schools and major in the officers reserves met First Lieutenant Frank Woodward formerly in Wurl s company 70th Infantry at Camp Funston Kas Woodward has been discharged and is in Quincy on business Mrs Warl and Mr Woodward s visit was pleasant Arthur F Dowd son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Dowd of 531 Vine street a boatswain in the navy is home on furlough after joining the service and has been across the seas several times Next week he will return to Norfolk Va and then go to France again with troops
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Bugle and
Armory
Fourth Street
Fourth
Hampshire
Eighth
Maine
Washington Park
Camp Parker
Quincey
France
Qc'farrell
Parker
Edward Fawcett
United States
Arthur Fifer
W .T. Duker
Civic Entertainment Committee
Tthnots
Quincy
Adams County
Calor
Marine
Otto Wurl
Frank Woodward
Wurl
70Th Infantry
Camp Funston
Kas
Woodward
Warl
Arthur F. Dowd
Frank A Dowd
Vine Street
Navy
Young Dowd
Norfolk
Hugh King Plans Return to the States by August
Hugh King, long stationed in France with YMCA work, now runs the cinema department in Tours region after moving picture duties in Limoges. He reports 5,000 miles of road duty in three months installing and inspecting equipment, and may return to the United States by August unless reassigned to Germany. He recently toured Pau and Lourdes in southern France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh King
Teariy Y. M. C
France
Tours
Elmer Lummis
King
Limoges
Cinema Department
Collard
Service of
Germany
States
Quincy Man
Gome
Spain
Wvlee
Pau
Loudres
Probate inventories reveal multiple estates filed Thursday
Personal property worth 44588 63 and chattel assets of Caroline Dickhut listed as 5183 35 with notes and accounts totaling 39405 28 in an estate inventory filed by Hinots State Bank as administrator. The will of Susanna Eber was probated Thursday and Elizabeth A Saeger, administratrix, filed an inventory for Frederick William Saeger showing real estate valued at 2500 and chattels at 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Dickhut
Hinots State Bank
Susanna Eber
Frederick William Saeger
Elizabeth A. Saeger
Has Choice Between Work And The Works
Harry Watson a one year old boy regarded by authorities and family as a good for nothing was fined $25 and costs in police court on a vagrancy charge. Police Judge P W Reddon gave him a chance to seek work and avoid sentence to the workhouse. The father testified he had no work since December and had spent time in pool rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Watson
P. W. Reardon
Renfro Fined For Topping His Trees
Police Judge P. W. Reardon fined James Renfro ten dollars and costs for mutilating shade trees in a ruling pursued by The Civic Improvement League. County Treasurer Frank Jasper collected the assessment after attempting tax service on Renfro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W. Reardon
James Renfro
Civic Improvement League
Frank Jasper
Renfro
Marriage Licenses Listed for Quincy Couples
Fred C. Smith of Quincy and Miss Daisy Belle Fowler of Quincy. Fred C. Wellman and Miss Bertha Sanders, both of Quincy. Charles W. Cook and Miss Luella Bover, both of Adams, Il.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Smith
Quincy
Daisy Belle Fowler
Fred C. Wellman
Bertha Sanders
Charles W. Cook
Luella Bover
Adams, Il
Minstrel Show Planned by C Arthur Fifer at Quincy Armory
The minstrel program features "Wonderlove" sung with eight dancers plus Fifer's new songs "Just for a Place in Your Heart" and "There is a Time and a Place for Everything" debuting that night. End men include Evan Morris and Miss Irene Seaton. Joe Barlow narrates. Mrs Reeves and Mrs Arnold sing with eight basses and eight tenors. A military ball follows and a temporary stage will be erected for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Morris
Mr. Weber
George Stipp
Irene Seaton
Joe Barlow
George Reeves
Rome Arnold
Mr. Fifer
Plumbers Strike Ends After Wage Settlement
Announcement says plumbers union and employers settled differences and workers will return immediately. Over 50 plumbers had been on strike since last Monday as new wage scale sets 65 cents per hour for eight hours, up from 60 cents. a 62 1 2 cent offer was rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumbers’ Union
Equalization of Freight Rates Debate in St Louis Hearing
Indiana public utilities commission pressed for freight rate equality with Illinois and St Louis routes to St Paul and Minneapolis. Evidence compared Indiana class and commodity rates with those from Illinois and St Louis. Illinois and St Louis shippers to be heard later. L B Boswell of Quincy Freight Bureau attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Illinois
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Indiana Public Utilities Commission
United States Railroad Administration
Commission
Ilinois
L. B. Boswell
Quincy Freight Bureau
Quincy
Rain Delays Quincy Public Works Clean Up Week
Rain hampers city cleanup plans as workers prepare to haul debris from alleys. City hall painting nears completion with only Mayor Osten and City Comptroller Phelps offices remaining. Also reports fines for disturbance, a horse killed by a streetcar, a Quincy woman’s million dollar suit win, and a garnishee suit involving Pfeiffer against Welsh and railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Thad Ward
P. I. Osten
Charles Phelps
Charles W. Pfeiffer
QO. Co Welsh
Chicago, Burlington and Quincey Railroad Company
Gamishee
Medical fees in Quincy raised by Adams County Society
Notice states that from June 1 1919 medical and surgical fees in Quincy and Adams county Illinois will rise. Day calls start at 3 dollars minimum night calls between 10 PM and 7 AM rise to 5 dollars minimum offices calls 1.50 dollars minimum normal labor cases 25 dollars minimum consultations 10 dollars minimum. other services increased proportionally. Signed Adams County Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Winois
Adams County Medical Society
New Orleans Urged as Seaport for Mississippi Valley
Chamber of Commerce officials led by Bishop Edward Tawcet urged Senators I Y Sherman and J Hamilton Lewis to secure harbor facilities and ships for New Orleans to serve the Mississippi Valley. About twenty senators seek to build a sea trade artery from the river to South America, boosting foreign trade for cities along the valley while protesting loss of ships since WWI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley
Edward Tawcet
Chamber of Commerce
I. Y. Sherman
J. Hamilton Lewis
New Orleans
South America
Citiee
Senate
National Shipping Board
Mississippi
Unable To Find The Error In City Books
A city finance committee reports a missing $57 in the books of City Comptroller Henry Obrock after extensive postterm checks. Despite careful reviews by Obrock and several former and current officials, the discrepancy remains unresolved and the committee will report the finding to the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Books
John T. Inghram
Henry Obrock
Frank Fackler
Henry Wenning
Obrock
Finance Committee
John A. Thompson
Court Holds Name On The Note Genuine
In Pike County the county court ruled the signature on a note signed by Ova and David Patrick and Campbell is genuine. Charles Campbell claimed he did not sign the note, but the jury found the signature authentic. Redmond obtained judgment against the Patricks and Campbell, with execution ordered and sheriff levy on Campbell’s goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Campbell
Ova
David Patrick
Campbell
Grover Redmond
Redmond
Patricks
Pike County
Assaults Conductor on Street Car Case Seen at Police Court
Police headquarters report that George Pfeiffer assaulted a street car conductor on Thursday and faces peace disturbance charges to be answered in court. The witness is J. G. Porsthove of the car company. Fire in Coal Shed near Virginia hotel restaurant broke out Thursday night. fire department recalled but blaze extinguished before arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pfeiffer
J. G. Porsthove
Virginia Hotel
German Premier appeals to British people over peace terms
Berlin correspondent of the Daily Herald reports Philipp Scheidemann sending an appeal to the British to see the appalling position Germany faces under the peace conditions. He argues no civilized people would accept slavery and urges England not to force Germany to sign away birth right and European peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Philipp Scheidemann
Berlin
Daily Herald
Germany
Herr Schiedemann
Europe
Allegations of Cruelty and Threats in Divorce Suit
Mrs Lena P Frakes sues Jeff F Frakes for divorce in Mt Sterling citing extreme cruelty beatings choking and intoxicated abuse. She seeks alimony and legal fees while an injunction bars further trouble. Also Mrs Anna Gooding seeks divorce custody alimony and fees from Russell Gooding for a marriage begun December 24 1912 and deserted July 15 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena P. Frakes
Quincy
Jeff F. Frakes
Frakes
Anna Gooding
Kenneth Doris
Russell Gooding
Wife Entertained Men In Their Home
Circuit court testimony recounts Mrs. Jennie Johnston’s behavior while her husband Orville Johnston, recalling January 25, 1918, finds her with another man and mentions “shooting the can.” The couple married May 27, 1916 and separated after the incident with the husband in army service. Florence Hawkins testifies in a divorce suit against William Hawkins, saying he left in June 1916 after a request for money and never returned, with the couple having married October 15, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Johnston
Orville Johnston
Albert Akers
Johnston
Florence Hawkins
William Hawkins
Hawkins
Schools Aid Soldiers Returning Home in Quincy Effort
W P Randall of the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities sought school partnership for the War Camp Community Service in Quincy. Superintendent Charles M Gull pledged full cooperation, noting night schools have been run and that any needed classes will be organized in schools. Randall departed after talks with service members and Victor Dillon. Offices in the former labor bureau building will reopen soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Randall
War Department Commission On
War Camp Community Service
Quincy
Charles M. Gull
Randall
Quincey
Victor Dillon
Labor Bureau
Water main project blocked on State Street
The Quincy Water Company seeks to tear up State Street from Eighth to Ninth to lay water mains but the board of public works has not granted the privilege. Mayor Po J T. O'Brien plans to enforce the ordinance with heavy fines and costs if permits from the city comptroller are not obtained before any tearing or repair work on mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Water Company
State Street
Eighth
Ninth Streets
Board of Public Works
Po J T. O'Brien
Gas and Electric Rates Notice in Quincy, Illinois
The Quincy Gas Electric and Heating Company announces filings May 31 1919 to extend the general gas and electric power rates past prior orders. Hearings and documents available at company offices and through the Public Utilities Commission in Springfield. H C Channon, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commission of Hunnois
Springfield
Quincy
County of
Adams
Linois
Public Utilities Commission of
TH Mnovis
Spningfield
I. P. UL Co
Public Utilities Commission
Illinois
Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company
H. C. Channon
Gun Club To Erect Club House At Once
At a Quincey Gun club meeting at Teak Wardware Co. store officers and directors approved leasing grounds on the east side of Twentieth street north of Spruce street. A bovine automatic trap was approved and a club house will be erected as soon as possible. The trap should be in position and house built within about three weeks so the first regular club shoot may be held early in June. Grounds north of Highland park car line will give convenient access and light conditions will be ideal for shoots toward the northeast. Ammunition companies pledged support and expert shooters will assist beginners when available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey Gun Club
iTeak Wardware Co
Twentieth Street
Spruce Street
Chih
Highland Park
Osborn
Quincy hosts sign up for new Eighth National Guard company
About 75 men signed for a newly authorized Eighth regiment company in Quincy. The list headed to Col Otis A. Duncan in Springfield shows strong local interest though recruitment aims count 65 can be enrolled. Capt W. W. Fields, Lt James Ewing, and Lt Oscar Bolton serve as temporary officers while the unit organizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Eighth Regiment National Guard
Armory
Otis A. Duncan
Springfield
W. W. Fields
James Ewing
Oscar Bolton
Gets a New Car And Burns Up Streets in Quincy
Ben Slaughter owner of the saloon at Fourth and Hampshire pur chased a new car Wednesday and had L R Bentley test it. Slaughter Bentley and friends burned the streets for hours. Bentley was arrested for speeding. He says Slaughter would pay the fine if arrested. Judge Reardon fined Bentley ten dollars and costs. Police headquaters received several speeders calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Slaughter
Fourth
Hampshire Streets
L. R. Bentley
Slaughter
Bentley
Quincy
Rotarians Don Overalls for Bowles Pasture Picnic
Quincy Rotary members will wear overalls and jumpers for the annual club picnic at Bowles pasture north of the city. Chairman Paul S. Cobbey says ample provender is provided. The group meets at 9 30 at the Newcomb hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Rotarians
Bowles Pasture
Quincy Rotary
Paul S. Cobbey
Newcomb Hotel
Moose Challenge to Any Baseball Team in Guiney
The Loyal order of Moose issued a challenge to baseball clubs in Guiney and nearby areas. A meeting at the Moose club discussed the season, with Russell Riley reporting a strong city team and Grover Burns named captain. Efforts will pursue vetting and inviting challengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
Guiney
Moose Club
Russell Riley
Grover “Toppy" Burns
Fourth arrest in ten days for city laborer Frank Young
Frank Young, a Burlington laborer nicknamed the noisiest drunk in local police history, was arrested for the fourth time in ten days. He was picked up by Officer Henry Maas on Fifth and Maine streets Thursday night and faces arraignment in police court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
Young
Burington
Fifth
Maine Streets
Henry Maas
Quincy native returns to town recalls old landmarks
David I. Samuels of Chicago, born at Fourth and Hampshire, visits Quincy, enjoying the city’s growth while fondly recalling childhood spots. He notes changes, speaks with locals, and recalls the 80,000 bank robbery once at the Quincy National Bank corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
David IT
Samuels
Chicago
Fourth and
Hampshire Streets
Sane Samuels
Aolarge
Fourth
Quincy National Bank
Navy Display in Near East Theater Plans
Paris May 15 reports an important port in Asia Minor will soon host an inter allied military and naval celebration. French British Italian and Greek soldiers and warships will participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East
Paris
Havas
Asia Minor
The
Excelsiour
Committee Moves Budget Ahead Amid Tax Hike Debate
The Quincy finance committee advances the annual budget while considering a special election to raise taxes on corporate property from 1.20 to 1.70 or 1.80 per 100. Shortfalls threaten fire police streets lighting and livable wages unless voters approve higher levies or alternative funding. Policemen salaries rise to 95 dollars monthly and detectives to about 110, with fire dept platooning near 17 thousand. The panel warns a deficit of 65 to 75 thousand looms without increased taxes or new charges for permanent improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire and Police Department
Board of Public Works
Fire Department
Quincy
Rushville I O O F Guests at Willard Encampment
Rushville I O O F members attended the encampment in the Odd Fellows hall and exemplified Golden Rule work. The Willard team includes several Schuyler county officers and twenty two Rushville members joined a luncheon at the Majestic. The team roster lists Roy Hall as captain along with James Corman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Rushville
Odd Fellows Hall
Schuyler County
Court House
Majestic
Roy Hall
Robert Black
James M. Corman
O. D. Skills
E. Ross Chitwood
Isaac Lewis
James A. Long
C. L. Cain
J. Paul Moore
B. K. Foster
Wm. S. Curry
George E. Bottorff
Otis Lear
Wm. H. Bishop
Jamees Dean
College Baseball Game Called Off
Quincy College and Kirksville Osteopaths cancelled a scheduled game at League Park due to rain. The Kirksville team had already nixed Thursday night action, and the Mexico Military Academy contest was also called off, leading to the Quincy game’s cancellation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy College
Kirksville Osteopath
League Park
Kirksville
Mexico Military Academy
Osteopath
Quincy
Weather outlook for Missouri Iowa and Hannibal district
Partly cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures in the north on Friday with unsettled and possible showers across the south and west Saturday. Missouri shows similar trends with showers Friday night or Saturday and little temperature change. Iowa expects fair Friday and unsettled Saturday with possible showers. River forecast notes rainfall not being heavy will allow Hannibal district rivers to fall steadily. Keokuk area expects a fall of about 0.6 to 0.9 feet in the next 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Iowa
Hannibal
Keokuk
Lo Daily
St. Paul
Ty Davenport
Culum Wa
Quincy
Louisiana
St. Louis
Sunday School Notice at Central Baptist Church
The notice invites all ages to attend Sunday classes at Central Baptist Church at 9:30 sharp. It urges bringing the family to Seventh and Vermont Streets for Keokuk Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wantel
S. S's
Central Baptist Church
Keokuk
Seventh
Vermont
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Abe Martin
Wonderlove
Henderson
Qinney Hotel
Ford
American Packway Express Company
Jersey
John Coe
Mary S$. Liebing
Carney
Mutual, Life Insurance Company
Frederik W. Blees
Lena Frakes
Circuit Court
Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating CO
MOOSE
Rushville I. O. O. F
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