Honor students named for Q. H. S. class of 1017
Miss Elmara Fletcher tops the list as valedictorian with a 89.2 average and Lloyd Schmiedeskamp is salutatorian with a 56.8 grade Others include Ruth Brown Merwin Lytle and Enid Ireland The June 18 commencement will be at the Empire Hippodrome with eight to nine graduates anticipated The article also notes a fashion tip about mismatched dress and complexion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmara Fletcher
Lloyd Schmiedeskamp
Ruth Brown
Merwin Lytle
Enid Ireland
Harriet Fletcher
Vermont Street
L. W. Schmiedeskamp
South Fighth
University of
Empire-Hippodrome
Mrs Elsie Gronert Dies of Gangrene at 40
After a 12 week illness Mrs Elsie Louise Gronert age 40 died at her home 729 South Twelfth street from gangrene She was born November 20 1876 and lived here all her life She was a member of St Jacobi Lutheran church and Ladies Aid society Survived by husband Fred Gronert two sons Frederick and Emmet a daughter Ethel two sisters Mrs Bert Ryan Quincy and Mrs George Brady Minneapolis and two brothers Henry M Kerksieck Quincy and Emmet Kerksieck Chicago Funeral at 2 pm Saturday at home with private services then 230 pm at St Jacobi Lutheran Burial in Greenmount cemetery Friends invited to church and cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Louise Gronert
South Twelfth Street
St. Jacobi Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Gronert
Frederick
Emmet
Ethel
Bert Ryan
Quincy
George Bradey
Minneapolis
Miami
Henry M Kerksieck
Emmet Kerksieck
Chicago
Greenmount
Funeral services for Viola Lodwick conducted in Mumper chapel
The funeral for Mrs. Viola Lodwick was held at 3 pm Thursday in the Mumper chapel with Rev. G F Oliver of the Vermont Street Methodist church officiating. Burial followed in Graceland cemetery. Mr and Mrs Frank Doty of Alton, the late Mrs Lodwicks parents, will move to Quincy to care for the infant less than a week old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Lodwick
Mumper
G. F. Oliver
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Graceland Cemetery
Frank Doty
Alton
Lodwick
Quincy
Funeral Service for Mrs Bernadina Michael Held Today
The funeral for Mrs Bernadina Michael takes place at 8:30 am in her home on Lild Adams Street and at 9:00 am at St Marys Catholic Church. Burial follows in St Boniface Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernadina Michael
Lild Adams
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Negro charged with assault in fatal stabbing case
Lawrence Murphy, colored, stabbed George Thomas in the abdomen during a Monday night fight. Murphy was arraigned on an assault with intent to kill charge, released on 500 bond, with hearing set for May 25 as Thomas remains in serious condition at his home behind 514 Spring Street. Murphy claims Thomas attacked him with a razor. trial postponed due to Thomas’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Murphy
George Thomas
Thomas
Murphy
Spring Street
Abolish High School Flats in Illinois May Move
Springfield reports a bill to abolish high school fraternities by law in Illinois after July 1 unless Gov Lowden vetoes. The measure, passed by the Senate weeks earlier, targets fraternities amid controversy over abortion provisions tied to the legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lll
Finois
Lowden
House
Senate
Shortage of Cars Keeps Coal High
Illinois coal operators warn that high prices may persist due to a shortage of coal cars. Central Illinois and Illinois Coal Operators’ associations report output limited by car availability, with some mines reopening where demand won’t strain existing car allocations. Prices likely ease if car supply increases. the unions forecast strong year but fear logistics will curb production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Central
Ilinois
Illinois Coal Operators’ Associations
Illinois Association
Gome
Home Grown Produce Appears On Market
Weather improves the market with home grown asparagus kale spinach and rhubarb in abundant supply. Strawberries remain steady as cherries and other shipped vegetables hold prices. Local prices include 40c per pound for California cherries and 40c a dozen for eggs with butter at 45c per pound and a variety of garden produce priced per bunch pound or box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Rockport
Florida
Texas
County Without Railroads Seeks State Road Aid
A Calhoun county delegation urged Springfield lawmakers to back the senate amendment for a road from Carrollton to Hardin, arguing the county’s lack of rail and telegraph services harms farm and truck trade. They cited Hardin farmers’ $1.5 million crop haul and 1 million barrel apple harvest as proof demand for good roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
W. A. Hubbard
9. BE. Simpson
Carrollton
John D. Barly
Batchtown
O. @. Bartholomew
J. A. Kamp
Charles Suter
Charles Lieberman
Kampsville
George Adderton
House Committee On Roads and Bridges
Springfield
Hardin
House
Senate
Greene County
Illinois River
Hardin County
Burlington workers to receive 10 percent wage increase
An official release declares all shopmen and unorganized workers on the Burlington road will get a ten percent raise. Shopmen and clerical staff gain from May 16 while track laborers gain from April 18. About fifteen thousand employees are affected, including two hundred locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Road
Officials of Gas Company in Quincy Visit
A former Delaware governor and a former Pennsylvania senator will join a party from the United National Utilities company visiting the Quincy Gas Electric and Heating plant today. They travel from Chicago on the private Pullman car Washington and are bound for St. Louis, hosted by H. O. Cannon. The United National Utilities firm recently acquired the Quincy plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United National Utilities Company
Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Miller
Delaware
Sproul
Pennsylvania
H. O. Channon
Gas Company
Quincy
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Thomas A. Brown
North Eighth
W. C. Lytle
Adams
Elsie Gronert
Eva Viola Lodwick
Bbc
Calif
Rockports
Maine Street
Woolworth
Quincy, Ill
U. S
Genuine
United Hatters of
North America
Union
J. W. Spears
Pres
H. Weiss
Vice Pres
J. W. Daniels
Gecy
G. H. Liesen
Troas
Victor Records
Sale Sse
Copenhagen
Union Damask
Keith’s Kraften Line
Weith
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