Quincy Board Names Next Year Grade School Teachers
Appointment of city grade school teachers for the coming year was the Board of Education focus. Salaries reflect a $300 raise plus $30 for extra study, with several principals receiving changes. Notable salaries include Miss Johanna Shanahan 1900 dollars and Miss Emma Beckwith 1800 dollars, with bonuses for long service and reappointments across multiple schools.
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Quincy
Board of Education
Johanna Shanahan
Emma Beckwith
Derrick
R. A. Roberts
Joel Smith
C. E. Lane
Alma Swope
J. E. Weliemeyer
Dor. Fischer
Ensesa Themason
Esther Farrel
Lees Mo Radph
Adina Howlett
Helen Kriegshauser
Eleanor RB. Rester
Dewey School
Deohe
Tareas
Edith Brown
Earth Eye Water
Trene Shane
EM Betac Stannor
Hebna Derdan
Elizabeth Sparks
Mare Autheode
Eers
Tarai
Fiat
Stenes
Nels Schaefer
Eteig Shacks
Iackoon Mob
Sbx
Bia
Whipple Re elected President of Quincy Country Club
Dr Henry Whipple was re elected president of the Quincy Country Club for the 1920 season by the directors on Thursday. Alterations to the old club building were authorized to improve facilities until the new home is ready. Officers elected include W Emery Lancaster as vice president Tom Burrows treasurer and T Edgar Musselman secretary. Committees named cover men and women’s tournaments and house and grounds duties with several members listed.
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Henry Whipple
Quincy
W. Emery Lancaster
Tom Burrows
T. Edgar Musselman
Thomas P. Black
Charles Lee Weems
Robert Walbach
Charles Gay
Royal W. Jackson
Tom Ture
Othe
Avid
Bulldine
Urdass
Suncdass
Helidas
Gems Clash With Hannibal Nine at Lewes Park
Local sports notes describe a scheduled game between the Gems and Hannibal Nine at Lewes Park in the afternoon. Manager Lenanetsaga expresses optimism for the division race as players prepare for the contest.
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Hannibal
Hannibal Nimie
Tharncbat
Atur
Lenanetsaga
Lewes Park
Obie
Teris Meade
Grummon Resigns from Local YMCA Board
W H Grummon steps down from local YMCA leadership amid unspecified reasons. The resignation appears in a brief community notice with limited legible detail and no official statement from the organization available in the fragment.
Deaths and Funerals notice summary in mixed OCR text
Obituary fragment lists several individuals including Mrs Charis Skinner and Mrs Warner. Mentions Mrs Stewart, Mrs Padelford, and Mrs Shepard with church and cemetery references. Services noted at Lewis, Doveioeh, and Greenmoaunt, with pallbearers named among attendees.
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Baipsen
Denny
Bhursday Eftimmeen
Doveioeh
Mire
Warner
Iivo
Cherry Street
Newton
The
Christian Church
Barta
Greenmoaunt Cemetery
Pall Hearsts
2. Stravinski
Padelford
Cartie Padelford
R. Shepard
B. Wavering
D. Dicker
No Trace Found Of Bowles Car Taken By Thief
Dr F L Bowles is added to mobile theft victims in Quincey after his five passenger Nash was driven away from the Wells building Thursday morning. Police issued alerts to surrounding towns and gas stations as detectives probe possible organized gang activity. Car license 168700 with green body yellow wheels and engine 39353. Two weeks earlier a Kotin Hall Fort car vanished from Twelfth and Moms streets with no trace. A Barek car was reported stolen near Rookak Wednesday with officers to search.
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FL W. Bowles
Quincey
Wells Building
Bowles
Ryan and Scharnhorst
Dickhut
Quincy
Kotin A. Hall
Twelfth
Moms Street
Aseay Fren Rookak
Mehr
P Witteers
Will of Anna Summers Filed for Probate
Probate records show Anna Summers wills proceedings opened. Details mention transfers and assets from W Crattuenden and a boat company with a value cited as ten thousand eighty dollars.
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Anna Summers
Elliott's Trial Set for Hearing Monday June 7
State's Attorney Rey Adair set the murder case of William "Red" Elliott for circuit court trial on Monday June 7 after grand jury proceedings. Elliott's defense by Emery Lancaster was tentatively discussed as he awaits further talks with Elliott and his mother, Mrs Elliott, with potential steps depending on later conference.
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Rey Adair
William “Red” Elliott
Steven G. Lawless
Circuit Court
Adair
Emery Lancaster
Elliott
Mr. Lancaster
Quincey
James Reddick
Meclatn
Vetal
Petit Mity
Fellouwtoy
Dredict
Aecault
Red- Qik
Lowell Southerfan
Pet Set
Souther Hid
Wyad
Public Library Staff Pay Increase Sought
Library directors pressed the city finance committee for funds to raise staff salaries, arguing the current budget shortfall blocks payroll raises. The 32nd annual report cited a $2,500 appropriation and $1,500 carryover, with staff pay ranging from 65 to 95 dollars monthly and a proposed increase to 85 to 135 dollars.
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O'Brien
Lirary Board
Nance Committee
Inghrim
Brary
Ceme
Ao Barntget
Salcow
Guanes
Nicht
St Wt
Ibranan
Cope
Route 31 to be built after right of way secured
Route 31 will be constructed once the right of way between Dames and Clayton is secured. The 60 foot wide road is a bond issue project in the county. Officials and local residents discuss agreements, funding, and timing for securing the property needed to start building.
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Dames
Clayton
Young
Springfield
Quinnest
Plichways
Srelowulo
Read
Folbay Munch of
Rad Hety
Tinmey
Sini
Emery Post to Hold Special Meeting
A notice outlines a special meeting of the Emery Post with details incomplete in the fragment. The agenda items and exact time remain unclear, but attendees are advised to prepare for a focused session on pending community matters.
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Emery Post
Nine new Eagles members added at meeting
Nine new members were reportedly taken in by the Eagles at a recent gathering. The details are unclear due to transcription errors, but the event involved several individuals and referenced initiation activities during a Saturday night meeting.
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Eagles
Guardianship Hearing in Carthage Over McMall Estate
The county probate court meets in Carthage today to determine guardianship of Lingie McMall after the death of her parents. Lucile, tied to a large estate, faces the guardianship decision as the case resumes.
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Carthage
Furge
Httle Lingie McMall
Apo Lucile
Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Fred Schagfer in Monroe
A daughter was born Wednesday to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schagfer of Monroe Street. The brief item notes the newborn and family as the reporting party.
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Fred Schagfer
Monroe Monroe Street
Numerous Divorce Suits Filed In Local Court
A surge of divorce actions filled the circuit clerk as cases were listed. Notable filings include Lester Brewer versus Opal May Brewer over an alleged prior marriage, Sophia Long against John Long seeking her maiden name, Lena P Owsley versus Elmer T Owsley for cruelty, Dorothy A Brown and Lizae Thompson versus William H Thompson, with details of marriages, separations, and contested paternity in Hannibal and St Louis districts.
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Circui
Erder
Lester Brewer
Ipal May Brewer
Berewer
Brewer
Manford South
Opal May Smith
Hannibal
Ryo Alain
Brower
Sophia Long
John Long
Sophia Strotheff
Adair
Leng
Lena P. Owsley
Elmer T. Owsley
Lena P Bertram
Edward P. Allen
John L. Brown
Dorothy A. Brown
Marks Alexander
Brown
Attrew Alexander
Lizae Thompson
William HH. Thompson
Bil
Eilaren
Mary Elizabeth
Heathee
Arthur
Thompson
St. Louis
Burroughs To Occupy Hampshire Store Room
The Burroughs Adding Mock company branch will occupy a Hampshire street store room between Cath and Seventh streets. The old arterial of the second floor of the Litmers State Bank begins to small. Their suite of offices in the bank building will be occupied by Dr. Walter D. Stevenson as soon as vacant and his present offices in the Majestic building will be tenanted by Charles Woo and Harold Leffingwell to the dummy company.
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Burroughs Adding Mock Company
Hampshire Street
Cath
Seventh Streets
Arteriom O
Litmers State Bank
Bank
Walter D. Stevenson
Majestic
Charles Woo
Harold Leffingwell
Donmny Company
Six Corporations Dissolved In Court
Six corporations were dissolved in court after failing to file required reports with the secretary of state. The state was represented by Attorney Chauncey Wood in the actions, with cases begun earlier in the week.
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Tn Weteemirt
Bss
Orpanitats
Ghiney Bart
Secretary of State
Chauncey Wood
Ancient Steeple Removal At Rural Church Declares Loss
A damaged OCR fragment describes work at a southern Lutheran church removing an ancient steeple after decades. The report notes teams employed to remove heavy timber and tackle structural repairs with uncertain details and distances.
Ted Mohn Freed Of Assault Charge
The article reports that Ted Mohn was freed from an assault charge after a Justice of the Peace proceedings. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a dismissal or clearance of pending accusations.
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Ted Mohn
Soldiers and Sailors Home medical and furlough updates
The article notes several service members at the Soldiers and Sailors Home including Robert Duis and Kate Mr. or 1a Scott, with furloughs for James Wo Gane Wo Mays and Parker. It mentions hospital staff moving within the administration and preparations to observe Memorial Day at the home. Named individuals include George W. Deens and Susan Garner among others, with references to furloughs and administrative changes.
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Prederi
Col
Mee
Robert Duis
Dole Phyater
Daniel TP
Sbarte
Kate
Scott
James
George W. Deens
Parker
Rocans
Baddive
Trent
Susan Garner
Plans for Memorial Day observance outlined in Adams County
Adams County Memorial Association met to finalize Memorial Day events led by Major James Adams. Parade forms at 10:30 a.m. May 31 at the Armory on Jersey Street, with services across cemeteries nearly ready. A follow-up meeting set for next Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to settle minor details. Members from American Legion posts and GAR pushed graves be marked for children, with bands and school groups slated to participate.
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War Cr
Auiory
Adams County Memorial Association
James Adams
Armory
Jersey Street
Henry Anderson
Joseph Emery
Emory
State Bund
Lackey’s Train Corps
Chadhdck
American Legion
Harrison-Perkins
Woodland
Grimmer Brothers
Togar
James VarDoorn
Denes Gottesburg
Miss Sarai
Loaters Poechess Quartet
Ho J. Leamichius
Taps
Iter Memorial Daroxerepines Ithothee
Cer Prides
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Jps
Raimis
Toeering
HY Lenahuis
T. Wo. Bapganian
Plich
Eichenauer
Madison
William Schlagenhaus
Eo AN
Thompson
Dewees
Frank S. Wood Franklin
G. He. Wilson
Webster
Chas
M. Gil Jackson
Sying
Jefferson
Births Reported to City Board of Health
Birth notices from the city health board list individuals and families with dates in May. Names appear with partial spellings and scattered initials, including multiple entries around May 10 and May 11, noting newborns and parent names in fragmentary form.
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City Board OF Health
Weather and River Bulletin Summary
Observations recorded at 7 am local time show temperatures and river levels. The funeral for the late Edward C Perrest will be held Friday morning at 8:20 at St. Patrick Church, with burial at St. Patrick Cemetery.
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Daily River Bulletin
Edward ¢. Perrest
Threa
Donce
Tug State Street
St. Pater's Catholic Ehurch
Se. Pater’s
Cematers
Bien
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