Five defendants enter pleas in circuit court
Five of the grand jury defendants changed from not guilty to guilty and sought probation in the circuit court. Glen Brown, indicted for grand larceny, was sentenced to Pontiac reform school after prior terms. George Rue seeks probation for a furniture installment fraud. Fleming, Carter, and Joles pled guilty to petit larceny with probation requests. Lige Matticks, indicted for arson, will stand trial after earlier confession. Other defendants, Lloyd and Franklin, pleaded not guilty to forgery. Maxey pleads not guilty to grand larceny. next week’s case settings listed. Arson cases from Locust boulevard to be reviewed with Springfield officials.
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Grand Jury
Circuit Court
Glen Brown
Ben Broer
Reform School
Pontiac
George Rue
Potter and
David Lloyd
Franklin
Hamage Construction Company
Wolfe
Lloyd
Charles E. Maxey
W. H Coon
Lee Wentworth
Tige Matticks
William Ames
James Hess
Ted Wolfe
Springfield
A. A. Brady
Robert Six
Samuel Carr
Cassidy
Locust Boulevard
Tie
Rollo B Robbins Candidate for Legislature in Augusta
Rollo B Robbins publisher of the Augusta Eagle announces candidacy for the legislature in the 32nd senatorial district subject to September Republican primaries. A successful businessman who began as a printer's devil ten years ago, he now owns and edits the paper and leads the Augusta Commercial club. He pledges to devote his best efforts to the district's interests if elected. Mrs Schmiedeskamp and daughter Ellen have left for Camp Point after visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollo B. Robbins
Augusta Eagle
Robbins
Augusta Commercial Club
Meredosia Man Dies in Sister's Home
Oscar Brackenbury of Meredosia died at 5 45 PM Thursday in the home of his sister Mrs Mary Burrus 132 North Eighth Street from heart disease He had been in poor health for years and worked as a painter for Dr Montgomery He was born July 2 1834 in Atlas Pike County Illinois and would have turned 62 next birthday He lived in Meredosia about 36 years and was a member of the Christian church He leaves a sister Mrs Mary Burrus and a brother Charles Brackenbury of Campsville The body was to be taken to Meredosia for funeral services at 2 PM Saturday in the Christian church followed by burial in Meredosia cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Brackenbury
Meredosia
Lil
Mary Burrus
North Eighth Street
Dr. Montgomery
Mr. Brackenbury
Atlas
Pike County
Quincy
Burrus
Christian Church of
Funeral for William A. Samsen Held at Home
The funeral for William A. Samsen was conducted at 719 Van Buren Street at 3 PM Thursday by Rev. G D Hamm of St Jacobi Lutheran Church. Bearers were Henry Dueselker Joseph Wand Jacob Young Adam Weisenburger Pat Beckmeyer and Al Volmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Samsen
Willam A. Samsen
van Buren Street
G. D. Hamm
St. Jacobi Lutheran Church
Henry Dueselker
Joseph Wand
Jacob Young
Adam Weisenburger
Pat Beckmeyer
al Volmer
Funeral service for Joseph Schneider Saturday morning
The funeral for Joseph Schneider will be conducted at 8 30 oclock Saturday morning in the Freiburg chapel. Burial will be in St Boniface cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schneider
Freiburg Chapel
St. Boniface Cemetery
Funeral for Louis Blickhan to be held at home then church
Louis Blickhan funeral details are announced with private services at 2 00 PM Sunday at his residence 720 North Eighth Street followed by a 2 30 PM service at Vermont Street Methodist Church. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Blickhan
North Eighth Street
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Paul Smith Leads In Knox Oratory Contest
Paul Smith, Knox college junior, won first place in the annual sophomore junior oratorical contest held in Beecher chapel. He will represent the college in the state oratorical contest next November. Smith spoke on American Patriotism, urging patriotic devotion to prove democracy works in wartime. His voice and delivery were strong and well prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Knox College
Beecher Chapel
Smith
United States
Galesburg
Fresh Impetus to Peace Rumors in Washington
Washington May 19 diplomats and officials reported fresh impetus toward an early European peace. President Wilson accepted an invitation to speak before the League to Enforce Peace with Taft present, signaling possible advocacy of a league of nations and an international court of justice. The address next week aims to stir interest in European capitals amid reactions to the Hage conference anniversary marked in several cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Europe
White House
Wilson
League
Taft
League To
League of Nations
International Court of Justice
United States
Wabash Shows Big Gain in Revenues
The Wabash railroad report for the first eight months of fiscal year 1916 details an operating income rise of 2,381,700 over the prior year. February alone gained 495,403 with higher coal movement and increased shipments. eight month totals show 22,571,151 in operating revenue and 6,312,550 in operating income, despite taxes of 665,595. Freight revenue led at 16,492,285 and passenger revenue at 4,271,698, while net railway operation stood at 6,982,347 and maintenance and other costs totaled 15,588,804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
Decatur
Deaths Outnumber Births in April Citywide
April saw 47 births and 59 deaths in the city per Registrar W H Gross. Riverside township added 16 deaths, bringing the district total to 75. Deaths by city wards totaled 41 in noninstitutional contexts, with institutions reporting 35 deaths. Ages ranged from under 1 to over 80. 71 white and four colored. Burial sites listed. Woodland and Greenmount most used. Health reports show 325 school permits issued and 121 infectious disease cases, mainly measles at 116. May 1 quarantine signs stood at 38. no health board meeting this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Gross
Riverside
Woodland
Greenmount
Calvary
Graceland
St. Boniface
St. Peters
Hone
Gross
Board of Health
Miner Presents Interesting Case at StMarys Hospital
Frank Dippie of Bevier Missouri was brought to St Mary's hospital after a coal mine injury. He has a dislocated spine and has lay in a plaster cast since arrival. Nurses reported Thursday his condition was quiet. Dr Otis Johnston could not tell if he would pull through. The bark was dis located and reduced by the surgeon. The case is described as one of the most interesting seen at St Mary's hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dippie
Bevier
St. Mary's Hospital
Otis Tohnston
Senior Contest Abandoned At Local High School
The high school senior oratorical contest scheduled for this evening in the auditorium was abandoned. With seniors busy in other activities and only two remaining to compete, eight or nine had prepared their orations but withdrew. Rev James Robert Smith began the gold prize tradition ten years ago. RoW Blakeslee offered the prize after Dr Smith left. Mrs Charles Giddis is seriously ill at Blessing hospital with pneumonia Brights disease and other ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ufe
James Robert Smith
Congregational Church
Blakeslee
Smith
Social survey may be taken by Illinois plan in Quincy
Civic and charitable groups in Quincy met at Hotel Quincy with Prof. R E Hieronymus of the University of Illinois to discuss a statewide social survey for June 2022. He urged a broad, coordinated plan with local ground action and a commanding center in each community to assess needs and promote improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
R. E. Hieronymus
University of Illinois
University
Hieronymus
Oniney Shold
Mayor Abbott
Tudee C. F. Perry
Chamber of Commerce
D. L. Musselman
T. E. Musselman
Gem City Business College
Frank Penick
Board of Education
T. W Bingaman
Luther Memorial Church
FE Ot. Parker
Thos
Maxwell Explains Street Fighting in Dublin
Major General Sir John Maxwell defends British troops in Ireland against brutality charges. He cites heavy fighting in North King Street and Balls Ridge, noting rebels used rooftops and back doors, hid behind civilians, and wore no uniforms. He emphasizes civilians’ sympathy and the difficulty of cordons.
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Dublin
Sir John Maxwell
Ireland
North King Street
Balls Ridge
Americans Still Buying in Germany Despite War
American purchases in Germany persist at about a million dollars monthly, despite limited shipments under the Allied blockade. Bureau statistics show some imports enter under special permits, far below prewar levels when about 10 million dollars monthly arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
Tno
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
United States
Blessing Hospital marks 22nd nursing graduation
Eight nurses completed the Blessing Hospital Training School program with diplomas. Rev Frank T Brown of Payson delivered the graduating address at the Presbyterian church, after prayers by Rev H W Trueblood. The class included Nola St Clair Pease Neoga J Florence JeSter Brown Payson Blanche Markley West Point Dellars Bennett Liberty IL Falalie Sellers Urbana Lois McTrucker Barry Cora Boyles Golden Ethel Robinson Rock Port IL.
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Frank T.brown
Payson
Florence Stelle Brown
Blessing Hospital Training School
Presbyterian Church
H. W. Trueblood
Nola St. Clair Pease
Neoga
Florence Jéstelle Brown
Blanche Markley
West Point
Dellars
Bennett
Liberty
Falalie Sellers
Urbana
Lois McTrucker
Barry
Cora Boyles
Golden
Ethel Robinson
Rockport
Ill
May Ganz Knapheide
Trueblood
John Inghram
Joseph W. E
Rabid Dog in North Twelfth Street Warned
Alfred Krogmann of 923 North Twelfth Street faced a rabies scare when his small dog returned home frothing at the mouth and drooling. A veterinarian urged immediate shooting and thorough cleansing of any scratches. The dog was shot Thursday night and a newspaper warning was requested to alert neighbors to monitor their dogs for rabies symptoms.
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Alfred Krogmann
North Twelfth
North Twelfth Street
Krogmann
Pfanschmidt Property Sold At City Auction
Real estate owned by Charles UC Pfanschmidt, grandfather of Ray Pfanschmidt, was sold at an auction conducted by John Rump and Henry C Sprick executors of the estate. On 725 South Fifth Street Gus Tuesday Tellebuscher bought for 2300 dollars. 414417 South Fifth Street was purchased by A J Brockschmidt for 3010 dollars. 27 South Twenty-first Street went to William Knollenberg for 1850 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles UC. Pfanschmidt
Ray Pfanschmidt
John Rump
Henry C. Sprick
South Fifth Street
Gus Tellebuscher
A. J. Brockschmidt
South Twenty-first Street
William Knollenberg
Quincy Pulse Ent?rtains in Appreciation
Community events note St Francis choir performance The Time of His Life staged Sunday April 30 at St Francis school under St Cecelia choir. Forty attended whist at eleven tables with prizes to Rumme Nie and Musholt first Frese and Wavering second Tushaus and Linnemann Consolations. Also wrestling club entertainment and a horse and buggy theft incident reported.
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Pather Didacus
St. Francis
St. Cecelia Choir
St. Francis Church
Johanna Rummenie
Alois Musholt
Pauline Frese
Alfred Wavering
Agnes Tushaus
Otto Linnemann
Applicants Compete for Quin cy School Superintendent
Next Monday evening Joseph Spark president of the state normal school at Chadron Nebraska is the latest applicant for Quin cy schools superintendent He arrived Thursday and met with the board of education James G Moore Paris US superintendent is another applicant visiting Quin cy Principal L W Rader Columbia school St Louis may visit this week Board meeting postponed likely Monday night appointment of a superintendent and teacher list to be announced after the school management committee met Thursday night with most members present and discussions held
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Spark
State Normal School
Chadron
Neb
Quincy
Board of Education
James G. Moore
Paris
Quincey
L. W. Rader
Columbia
St. Louis
Committee On
George Mahan Elected President of Hunting and Fish Club
George Mahan was elected president of the Sui E'carte Hunting and Fish club near East Hannibal at a Thursday meeting. The gathering included a fish dinner. Officers named include Vice president S. Bo Montgomery secretary J. P. Richards treasurer Henry Seeder. Directors are George Mahan Hannibal TP Richards Hannibal Henry Seedler Hannibal S. Bo Montgomery Quincy and Harvey Riggs Quincy. The Hannibal Elks have no current connection, and the group has been reorganized with many Quincy members joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mahan
Sui E’carte Hunting and Fishwy Club
Hannibal
S. Bo Montgomery
J. P. Richards
Henry Seeder
TP. Richards
Henry Seedler
Quincey
Harvey Riggs
Quincy
Hannibal Elks
Mississippi Flood Recedes Despite Heavy Rains
Mississippi waters fell to 16.9 feet by midnight, a drop of one foot in 24 hours, with riverbanks and boat houses showing exposed banks along the Illinois shore and Missouri bluffs. The rapid decline reduces expected further damage unless renewed rainfall triggers new rises.
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Mississippi
Broadway
Illinois
Missouri Bluffs
West Quincy
Eye Eye
Bay
Sibley’s Troops to Withdraw From Mexico Mission
Marathon Texas May 19 The second primitive expedition led by Colonel F W Sibley will be withdrawn from Mexico after penetrating a hundred and twenty five inches in search of the Glenn Sheilee bandits. Col Sibley and Major Langhorne agreed after rescuing Jesse Deemer and Monroe Payne and after counsels warned of a large unknown faction 30 miles south. The four hundred cavalrymen accomplished their objective of freeing American captives though delaying reinforcement could have punished the still at large bandits.
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Marathon
Tex
F. W. Sibley
Mexico
Glenn Sheilee
Boquillas
Col Sibley
Langhorne
Jesse Deemer
Monroe Payne
Couners
APV
Examination for Guardsmen May 26 27 in Springfield
May 19 Te announced at the office of Adjutant General Dicksem that the preliminary examination for the Pots National Guardsmen seeking to go to West Point would be held at the state Arsenal Marth and 27. The entrance examination of candidates finally selected will be held at Fort Sheridan conducted by Colonel EO MO Lewis USAI instructor inspector of Mines National Guard.
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Springfield
Dicksem
West Pont
Marth
Fort Sheridan
EO MO Lewis
USAI
Mines National Guard
Convicts Return After Ball Game in Columbus
Forty five unguarded convicts left the Ohio state penitentiary Thursday and visited the Columbus baseball park for a game. They were defeated six to two by a local team. After the match they returned to their cells amid reports of involvement by soldiers from nearby military barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State Penitentiary
Ansonia Restores Calm After Strikes at Local Plant
Ansonia Connecticut May 1 a night of calm returned after clashes at the Mosttice plant where five strikers were said to be injured in a disputed confrontation between armed guards and workers. Authorities reported no further violence as the area returned to normal peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonia Conn
Teta
Potter arraigned on negligent driving charge in Missouri
William Potter eight miles northwest of Palmyra was arraigned in Hannibal on a negligent driving charge. Judge J H Totsch set a $500 bond for June 6 preliminary hearing. Potter was arrested Thursday at home by Sheriff William Johnson on information filed by Prosecuting Attorney Morrie Anderson. The crash on the Palmyra road Tuesday injured two, damaged four autos and a bus. Mrs Susie Owsley and Mrs Wo Tobson, injured in that collision, improved at home on North Sixth Street, both with internal injuries. Both remain in serious condition but not believed fatal.
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Hannibal
William Potter
Palmyra
J. H. Totsch
TL. Clay Heather
Hays, Heather and Henwood
Potter
William Johnson
Totsch
Morrie Anderson
Phatinibal-Paliavra Rock
Susie Owsley
Wo. Tlobson
North Sixth Street
Bishop Ryan to Confirm in Quincy Morning Schedule
Rt Rev Bishop Ryan of Alton visits Quincy for confirmation one week from Sunday May 25. He will hold services at St Francis College St Marys Hospital St Marys Church St Marys Academy and St Johns Church from 5:30 to 9:30 AM with arrivals Saturday evening and departure on the 10:50 train Sunday morning. The hospital class includes orphans and last year’s St Francis students delayed by quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Alton
Quincy
St. Francis College
St. Mary's Hospital
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary’s Academy
St. John's Church
Pioneer Creamery Opens Edina Station
The Pioneer Creamery company of this city opened a receiving station in Edina Mo within the last week to market milk and cream locally while shipper products to this city. Fred W Storrs now heads the Edina operation. The board noted plans for observing WCU and a May 2% open meeting of St Antonius Brenes No 51 Metrose township with invited branches. The next board meeting is the third Thursday of next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Creamery CO
Pioneer Creamery Company
Edina
Fred W. Storrs
WCU
Ecrera Catholic Union
St Boniface School Hall
Weather forecast for Missouri region with showers likely
Partly cloudy conditions give way to warmer temperatures with probable showers across western portions on Friday and Saturday. West and central areas expected to see showers, with cooler nights and a slight temperature rise into the weekend.
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Missouri
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