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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1920

Page

3

Quincy Eyed As Egg Laying Plant By State Poultry Group

The state poultry association offers Quincy a site for a rare egg laying plant and contest with a $6000 build cost. Land is donated by Mr. Plowman. site near 24th and Locust, ALD. Pat Smith promotes the project to chambers and Rotary for endorsement, urging Quincy to act by November 1.

Quincy State Poultry Association Plowman Quincey Poultry Association 24Th and Locust Ald Pat" Smith State Association Chamber of Commerce Aim United States Phere Ag Leavenworth Wind New Jersey Qureev Miuet Viyter

Real Estate Transfers Summary from Melweord and Nearby

Real estate transfers record multiple parcels and transfers including Albert to Wadees for 21, August oo, Matuda Street, John Aehies, Brinton's addition, Margaret Cassidy F and Agnes Metyger for $100, Wilhard Keve's subdivision, Davies, Iva McGure Beden, Charles Baden to Henry Fo Lawrie for $160, George Aloyhtl et al to Nie L Seely for $1, Warn's & Thaveners to Chiy ten, Jesse Moo and Neva A Hamiter to Frank Parker for $5,000, and other minor lot transfers with unclear names and local streets.

Melweord Albert Tyedte Feyera Matuda John Aehies Bieck Bo Brinton Margaret Roo Cassidy Hirreld F Agnes EL Metyger Keve Wilhard Keve Davies Iva McGure Beden Charles Baden Henry Fo Lawrie George Aloyhtl Miar- Nie L Seely Ay Warn's & Thaveners Chiyten Jesse Moo Neva A. Hamiter Frank Pl Parker Robert Willsom Adel Te

Elliott's Walnut Logs in Demand Amid Courtroom Drama

Walnut logs once hard to sell now attract buyers as Elliott remains jailed for murder of Stephen G. Lawless. Court activity centers on three cases including the Elliott murder, plus pig theft charges against James Sparrow, Roy Sparrow, and Barnes Kline. A Missouri resident sought to view Elliott, but he declined. Circuit Clerk Beatty notes a letter from Elmwood Illinois inquiring about sales and potential bids as the grand jury prepares its report.

Will Elliott Elliott Stephen G. Lawless Missouri Erde W. Beatty Smith Elmwood Grand Jury Circuit Court Roy Adair Elliett James Roy Sparrow Barnes Kline

Hamilton Woman Awarded 3000 in Suit

A Hamilton woman received a 3000 judgment after a case heard by the industrial commission. The hearing involved parties linked to local business and employment disputes, with the decision finalized after testimony from witnesses including Conover and others.

Deaths and Funeral Notices in Sedtna Poclpe

Obituary notices recount the death of a local resident and details of funeral services. Mary Alaminta listed among surviving kin. mother and five sisters named. Services held at Riverside cemetery and Salem church associated groups, with pallbearers and ministers named.

Pope Ata Deere Mary Alaminta Ice Hamann Grin Nevis Thomas Golter Cloeanes Dora Connell Kansas Fediar Betis Lens Nobeothes Ihivrga Dorothy Crewe Doverink Grottfreted Fom TL Jackson Strest Arch Society Salem Church

Summers Funeral Services and Parry Pranets Crocker Rites

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Cecily Summers were held at her brother Robert Summers home then at Woodland Cemetery with Rev Newton officiating. Pallbearers included Herbert Summers and James Phat. Also noted are the Parry Pranets Crocker funeral at Wheeler parlors and related services with pallbearers listed.

Punerat Anna Cecily Summers Robert Summers Haanpstire Street Weack Woodland Cemetery Rey Newton The Christian Church

Rotary Favors Open Shop Visit at Chaddock

Quincy Rotary voted Tuesday noon at the weekly luncheon in favor of the open shop as drafted by the Quincy association. The motion passed with only one negative vote as Wy A Pfeiffer read the declaration of principles. Guests of the Chaddock aid society, Rotary members toured the school and heard performances by students and a quiz led by Royal W Jackson.

Quincy Rotary Quincy Association Wy. A. Pfeiffer Chaddock Aid Society C. Arthur Pfeiffer Royal W. Jackson Chaddock Miss Frields Chaddock School Chaddo Austin Res Lees Anetes Lewis Robert Wetec Amd Goon Taster Putter Ratoh Galesberry

Want Simons Removed As Levee Commissioner

A handwritten petition in the Indian Grave district seeks removal of Levee Commissioner Simons. The document notes 43 signers, all residents or landowners, and cites concerns about levee maintenance and safety amid rising flood risk. Judge W. indicated the petition will wait for the next jury term.

Simons Samiohas Titan Indian Grave

County Court Hearings Listed For May Dates

County court cases set for hearings May 24 to May 26 include multiple counts and defendants. Notable entries list People vs Kiery Lascerlach for petit larceny, The poodle vs Glenn Phatsadl for abandonment, and cases involving Brown in bemmigtien for wire abandonment and others. Adjacent entries reference Don. Wiherd & Sone Cs versus 2 BOX QO metread company and Appeal versus the gadread company.

Mustacs Brown Kiery Lascerlach Poodle Glenn Phatsadl The Inn Giers Phatsetl DON. Wiherd & Sone Cs Metread Company Gadread Company

Mayor O'Brien Denies Getting Resignations

Mayor O'Brien denies receiving resignations, saying no official letters or notices arrived. He cites attempts to influence city staff and asserts the matter relates to planned actions and internal political maneuvering within the council.

O’brien

Army Trucks Put To Work At Once In County

Counts Superintendent of Education notes army trucks will be utilized immediately. Discusses transport of large gravels by road wather and drag teams from Spriy to Can ter Ball toward Clayton and back to Ota Crags. Five trucks arrived at Orenes though one damaged. county pays about $300 yearly rental. trucks to be turned over to states by federal government.

Boyer Os Pu Clayton Ota Crags Orenes

Advisory Board Meeting With Community Service Rep

Community Service representative Harry Avendastriot is to attend the advisory board meeting for Co. S. Quine and Chienes tedae will join. The session is scheduled for 7 o clock.

Co. S Harry Avendastriot Chienes Tedae Tom O'Clack

Author of Plumb Plan Speaks In Armory Tonight

Glenn Phansb, author of the Plumb Plan, speaks at the armory tonight at eight. A public gathering includes remarks by plan supporters and a parade planned on Vermoesat Street and nearby locations, with music and a general audience segment.

Armory Glenn Phansb Pobbie Genel Miusie Formoom Qhareh Clown Iabe Jenetote

Paper strike ends with one unresolved point

The American Strawboard company and the striking employees reached a tentative agreement to end the walkout, with the exception of one issue. Frank Shew says no grievance committee is needed, while papermakers demand a grievance committee of union men be included in the pact.

American Strawboard Company Empees Frank Shew Previien Gearn Thore Duo

Community Service Talk Highlights Local Efforts

A community meeting Tuesday evening featured Mr Bark stressing the value of service and benefit to all. The program included musical and dance performances by Janet and Christine Rottssila, Pearl Skinner, and others, with a business session proposing steps to create a city park on Quines Boulevard to enhance the Park area and preserve urban green space.

Bark Orartentous Ark Janet Christine Rottssila UA Mayo Morne Dave Shontve Pearl Skinner Ethel Mire Shomtve Bbors Chretine Chadwell Oer Wal Quines Park Ass Rust Gasto Reservar

Quincys Pulse Suit To Quit Tithe Sidtite Quit Tate

A fragmented report notes legal and civic matters including a fir e at a roof, a county executor change, police court withdrawals, and a fire station crew responding to a domestic incident. Names and places are unclear due to OCR issues, but events touch probate, fire, and public disturbance cases.

Blessing Hospital nurses receive diplomas at community ceremony

Ten young nurses in white caps received diplomas at Blessing Hospital annual commencement held at First Union Congregational Church in Quincy. Ball, the sole surviving founder, presented diplomas with Gov John Wood among the contributors. The event highlighted hospital growth, patient care, and births, noting 107 patients cared for and 159 births in the recent year.

Blessing Hospital WB. Ball Governo John Wood Mmany Quincy Ball ISO Patal Etaey

Youth Struck By Auto With Skull Fracture Near Damp Streets

Wovenrood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carson, was struck by a car while riding his bicycle as streets were slick after showers. Doctors say the fracture is serious but prospects for recovery are good and sight is not endangered. The driver and car occupants halted and returned to the scene. police were not notified.

Wovenrood Av OB Syed St. Mary Drospitar Drs. Bronner Fireuner Mr. Carson Owl Drug Company

Tin Star Detective Held In County Jail

Tin Star detective Ollie Renbush was arrested Monday in Washington Park for carrying concealed weapons while posing as a private investigator. He wore a dyed mustache and carried a plaque, a pistol, and a badge. authorities said he represented himself as a detective.

Paul Ae Danen Otoexenbush Hanselt

Boy Scouts Plan Summer Camp Amid Meeting Debates

A local Boy Scouts group outlines plans for a summer camp, while a tense discussion at a recent meeting touched on program logistics and attendance. Several members raised concerns about scheduling and supervision, with unclear details about dates and locations.

Girl Escapes Detention Home After Father Arrested

Dollie Snyder a girl about a year old unnamed in text escaped from the Detention Home amid an investigation of alleged severe beating by her father. Humane Officer Coons and Probation Officer Tom Nidan arrested the father who claimed the girl was unruly. Authorities searched areas near the Nelson Snyder family and court records show the girl missing as the case proceeds.

Dollie Snyder Coons Coens Tom Nidan Caughier Amdoo Pole Nolan Mr. Coens Mr. Nelan

Charley Smith Finds A Path To Drunkenness

Charley Smith, a farm hand, appears before the police court for intoxication. He has been brought in Tuesday afternoon and again Wednesday, with a history of repeated drinking during these dry times. Detective Plarvey and Officer Coxe report the prior incident and present remarks on his conduct.

Charley Smith Bea Fred Trinkeness Corm Plarvey Amd Land

Last Motor Fire Apparatus Delivered to Station Yard

The motorization of the fire department was completed Tuesday afternoon with the delivery of the last new fire engines at the Wabash yards. A representative from the managing company arrived, and the Chinese crews were noted. Names mentioned include Vernite Annernen, John Lepper, and James E McNutt.

Othe Wabash Mag Adhanee Compadas John Lepper Tames E McNutt

Quincy Eagles Headed to Hannibal Convention

The Missouri state convention of the Order of Eagles is in Hannibal this week. The Quincy degree team traveled Tuesday afternoon to perform the five work on a large class of candidates for initiation. This act precedes the convention opening which runs for three days starting today.

Missouri Order of Eagles Hannibal Quincy

Reath Lackey Linked To Bessy Show Ownership

Reath B Lackey listed as part owner of the Bessy Show. The note recalls his upbringing in DerBS Toy and Quinacey where he studied locally. He served as a first sergeant in an officers training school during the war and is connected to the Empire theater in DerBS Toy.

Reath Lackey Grant Lackes Reath B. Lack Empire Theater Derbs Toy Rees Daira Quincey Bessy Stuck

Soldiers' And Sailors' Home Camp Inspection Notes

A report from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home describes a tour of inspection led by state dietitian Miss Clow and Mrs Ruthdee. Details include staff changes, exams in dietetics at Champaign, retirements, admissions, passes, transfers, and the death of James Woodard. A veteran, aged about 82, from Massachusetts served in the Civil War.

Miss Clow Ruthdee Champaign Aining Room Margaret Lo Sca Coloradey Garrers Sarrh Phokerb Thom J Woodard Emma Provae James McCay George M Heter

Marriage Licenses Reported In Local Clerk Office

A scrambled notice lists marriage licenses issued recently by the county clerk. Readable fragments mention names and dates, with many gaps in the legible text.

Convention of Catholic Union Comes to Close

The twenty sixth annual Catholic Union convention closed with a student play The Vital Shot by Quinney College, delegates and visitors present. Officers and resolutions supported Catholic missions parochial schools high Catholic institutions and cooperation with the Central Bureau. Bloomington was chosen for next year’s meeting. several officers were re elected with minor changes.

Cathole Union of Honors Quinney College Catholic Missions Catholic Press Christian Charity Hierarchy Central Bureau Catholic Institutions of Bloomington

Burlington Officials Visit Quincy on Bridge Sale Talk

W E Fuller division superintendent from Galesburg and J Francis general passenger agent of the C B and Q railroad from Chicago visited Quincy Tuesday to discuss company affairs. Francis said his offer to sell the wagon bridge over the river to the city remains valid and he hopes Quincy may take over the bridge as a practical asset.

W. E. Fuller Galesburg J. Francis Chicago Quincy Francis Quincey

Weather outlook with scattered showers and cooler temps

The forecast notes showers on Wednesday, then clearing in the west and north, with cooler conditions in the north and central Thursday. Missouri should stay generally fair Wednesday, turning cooler and unsettled by Thursday. Local temps ranged with some variability and river stage near normal.

Missouri

Daily River Bulletin Observation at 7 am

Observation notes river levels from Keokuk to Louisiana show a steady fall, about 0.5 feet near the Mississippi’s lower stretch. Data indicates continued downstream decline toward Louisiana with modest fluctuations noted in the morning tally.

Mississippi Muscatote Louisiana Porm Keokuk Yatta

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