State board seeks city supervisors for utility cooperation
The state board of public utilities invites city supervisors to assist in coordinating between municipalities and the state utilities commission. The proposal, signed by secretary Ans, was referred to O'Brien with power. The plan outlines weekly reports and enforcement of rules, naming roles for public hearings and oversight.
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Comadt
Winey
Jolles
O'Brien
Hasan Pulwas
Deaths and Funerals In Quincy And Area
Mrs Catherine Bernard 76 died at St Vincent home after a four month illness born in Germany and member of St Peter's church survived by two daughters in law a brother and a grandson all of Quin cy Louise Thesen 51 died at home 36 State street after 18 months illness of complications born in Adams county member of Salem church and Ladies Aid Society survived by husband a daughter Ada two sons Ralph and Roy five sisters and two brothers funeral Wednesday private at 2 00 pm and public at Salem Evangelical church at 20 00 pm graveside Greenmount cemetery
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Catherine Bernard
St. Vincent
Germany
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Anna Bernard
Callie Bernard
Wendell Bernard
John Bernard
Quincy
Louise Thesen
August Thesen
State Street
Adams County
Salem Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ada
Ralph
Roy
Fred
Herman Henhoff
Elflington Township
Fred Altenheim
Frank Canavan
Gustav Burmeyer
Frank Moore
Springfield
Henry Stegeman
Anaheim
Cal
Salem Evangelical Church
Poends
Isural Wall
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral and wake for Croker on Wednesday at Wheeler Parlor
Obituary notices for Harry Francis Croker recount his birth in Council Bluffs and life as a marble engraver in Quincy before returning to his city home. Burial in Greenmount cemetery follows services at Wheeler Parlor 13 Maine Street led by Bodney Lodge of Marons. The report notes his long illness and family ties, with references to survivors and funeral attendees.
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Harry Francis Croker
Council
Quincy
Larke Pinton
Hue
Mes
Murpie
Springfield
Maure
Elmo
Ow ens heads west as Dean seeks new post in L A
Quincys Pulse reports Dean Owen son of Alderman A E Owen left Sunday for Los Angeles California to take a job. Alderman Owen and wife plan to join him in July hoping Mrs Owen may gain health benefits from western climate. Police search for girl named Ethel Leecham who allegedly escaped Jacksonville state hospital lacks matching records in Adams county.
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California
Dean
Alderman
A. E. Owen
Los Angeles
Cal
Alderman Owen
Quincey
State Hospital
Jacksonville
Ethel Leecham
Tom Ryan
Adams County
Burning Beans Fire Alarm Sparks Quick Run
A kettle of beans at Mrs. Helen Durrs home on 522 Tereev street caused a brief alarm for No 2 engine aerial ladder crew with no damage. Earlier at 309 Washington street John Ward home, roof sparked by chimney fire. damage about 50 dollars. Ward family slept through the incident. Sullivan Bros. plumbing fire crews were given four boxes of cigars in appreciation.
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Helen Durr
Tereev Street
Washington Street
John Ward
J. W. Emery
Ward
Sullivan Bros. Plumbing
South Fifth Street
New Fire Fighting Outfit To Be Shown
Chief George Marriott announced a Monday demonstration of the new fire equipment this afternoon at Seventeenth and Vine streets for delegates and visitors at the Cathed ation of Tenets convention. Demonstrations will feature the aerial ladder at Neo 2 engine house the boater pam and chemical engines along with other equipment.
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George Marriott
Fire Department
Seventeenth and
Vine Streets
Milton Hire Named Dog Enumerator by City Council
Milton Hire was appointed dog enumerator at Monday night’s city council meeting and will begin notifying dog owners to pay city taxes. The tax is one dollar on male dogs and four dollars on female dogs. Under the law the police chief may order the killing of unlicensed dogs with proper warrants.
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Milton Tlire
City Printing Supplies Bids Opened For Review
Bids were opened for city printing supplies on Monday afternoon but won't be certified until after figures are checked. The vice mayor noted a likely decision by Wednesday afternoon. Only two bidders, Jost & Wiefer and Royal Printing, submitted bids with Royal appearing lower than the other.
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Jost
Kiwanis Back Open Shop Move At Monday Meeting
Kiwanis club members vote 26 to 9 in favor of endorsing the Open Shop plan at the regular weekly meeting at Hotel Quincy. Ten members abstained. Leo Scebbing of the Quincy Grocery Co spoke on the sugar shortage and global data showing rising consumption.
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Quincy Monday
Cub
Leo Scebbing
Quincy Greery Company
Germany
Peart
Emil
Community Service Applications Open For May 2 Appleathons
The recreational institute of omamanite will conduct Community Service Appleathons on May 2 2004. Director Robert M. Clune announces John Martin of New York will lead instruction at the institute and playground work. Classes are open to all interested. applicants must submit a statement of convenient time. Hare Allen district representative of Children's Playground work is expected to arrive in the city.
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Appleathons Ofro
Holiness Convention Assembles This Week
Sparse readable text notes a holiness convention assembling this week in a county area. Mentions a church attorney and events at Avenue M. Several garbled names appear, including places or people like Les Ang and Owanarchiet, with limited readable context.
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Avenue M
Les Ang
Rervie
Weil
Policemen Draw For Their Vacations
Local police officers have drawn their vacation periods with assigned pairs and dates spanning May to December. The list names officers such as Niches, Belker, Mue, Ahern, Parker, and others, assigning two or more to each vacation slot, while noting some will take time off in September and October.
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Hans Waentheanes
Pedicenen
Belker
Muetase
Pepe
Fume
Ahern Card Parker
Jas
Cassell
Meader
Anderson
Eadeon
Amd
Mats
Zonnerman
Dee
Ste
Pesale
Requet
Hope
Gillippie
Herning
Langan
Vacatiae
Cerartipontitta
Pbdas
Quincy Colony Doing Well In Cedar Rapids
Quaker Colony activity reported as improving in Cedar Rapids. Local observers note steady progress at the Quapey project. Details are limited due to garbled text but indicate positive developments in transport and water works with comments from MR Prehlare and Walter Molar.
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Quincy Colony
Cedar Rapids
Prehlare
Walter Molar
Mayor Helps Lost Child In Odd Event
A tangled report describes Mayor OBrien aiding a missing youngster. The incident centers on a search through Kentucky Streets to Pl Sopeshipe streets, a dinner, shoes swapped due to water damage, and a later reunion with the distressed mother seeking her child. The mayor and Mrs O’Brien are cited amid the confusion.
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Kentucky
Penner Dohrn
Mail Garnier
Mayor Obrien
Neem Teal
Hier
Mayer
Immerman
Tin Star Detective Arrests In City Jail Big Case
A rugged Tin Star detective arrived in town to tackle a major case. Reports describe a dramatic pursuit ending with the capture of a suspect linked to a threatening revolver and a rash of robberies. Local police held the suspect for questioning as the investigation continued.
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Tin Star
Conservator Hearings In The County Court
A fragmented OCR reads about conservator hearings in the county court. It mentions a juvenile matter and a Verdi topos with a note on the fate of a ward. The text is garbled but indicates a court session addressing guardianship and related actions.
Weather fragment and local notes from Sal Fahy column
Fragmentary weather and local notes from Sal Fahy page entry mentioning Rhea and a boy. Text is garbled with unclear numbers and names. conveys a local weather or school community mood but lacks recoverable specifics.
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Sal
Rhea
Bead Pereyeeg
Sory
Obedience Visions Captured At Dawn In River Scene
Fragmentary OCR notes describe visions or images taken at 7 a m controlling river, mentioning change in height, a march toward a massed event, and a message about a river person or piece. Text is largely garbled and unclear.
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Perecaust
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