Franklin Wins Field Day Pennant at Quincy Public Schools
Franklin captured the pennant with 58 points at the Quincy public schools field day at Baldwin Park. Webster took second with 40 points and the ninth grade pennant, while Jefferson won the A class pennant with 30 points. Thousands attended as students and residents watched drills, events, and band performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Quincy Public
Baldwin Park
Webster
Jefferson
Quines
Campaign drive in Stark county farm bureau tops 1200
Stark county farm bureau enrollment exceeds 1200 amid a sweeping countywide campaign. Officials estimate labor and outreach will continue across the region with volunteers aiming to complete the effort soon.
Lancaster to Confer with Elliott Today
Attorney Emery Lancaster appointed to defend William Red Elliott on a murder charge will have no conference with the prisoner today. Elliott’s mother Mrs Anna Elliott is expected in Quinney from Burton and Elliott with his mother will talk to Mr Lancaster after which a clearer plan for next steps is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Lancaster
William ‘Red’ Elliott
Steven G. Lawess
Anna Elliott
Quinney
Burton
Elliott
Lancaster
Quincy Fishermen Granted Continuances
Edward Moore MadwardiWulla and Carl Brown faced Deputy Game Warden Clarke for illegal fishing at week’s start. All three received continuances from Mauntetrate Reard to May 28 after posting bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Moore
Madward iWulla
Carl Brown
Clarke
Mauntetrate
Presbyterians Send Greeting To Wilson From Their Meeting
In Philadephia May 22 the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church sent greetings to President Wilson. The body adopted a resolution expressing gratification at his health and promising prayers for his work. Frank H. Mann announced completion of the first Bible translated into the Chinese language. The project cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and took more than a quarter century. Dr W W Boyd, president of the Western College for Women, Cleveland, was named vice moderator of the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phildelpoda
Wilson Prie Day
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
Frank H. Mann
American Bible Society
Concert In The Park Tonight Under Ellis Brooks
Pref. Ellis Brooks director of the Illinois State band presents a Washington park concert at 8:30 p.m. The program includes The Star Spangled Banner Overture In Italian Style Fairy Tales Euphonium Solo Emmets Lullaby Air and Variations Short-Wilbur Fantasia Tomage to the Gem City Scenes from Modern Operas Molly Malone Swanee and Popular Jingles arranged by Gommes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Brooks
Illinois State Band
Washington Park
Bert
Eilenberg
Euphonimmy
Wilbur P. Thompson
Fantasia
Wallace
F Tomage
Gem City
St Louis Men Visit Plans Expanded For Quincy Trip
North St. Louis Business Men's Association completed their May 27 look-see program in Quincy. Over 200 were expected initially. final turnout rises toward 275. Joseph M. Ebeling chairs the Visiting Committee to respond to the welcome address. Marquard will discuss Our Association Work and other speakers include Keiler Industrial Development Wedemeyer Community Split Meeker Character Brading Finley City Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North St. Louis
Pais
Aan
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Tnp
Joseph M. Ebeling
George UH
Marquard
J. P.O. Keiler
Industral Development
Wiliam Wedemeyer
J Pe Meeker
Husband Accused of Cruelty in Divorce Suit
A divorce filing alleges Elmo W. Crum abused wife Mrs. Crum and discovered alleged infidelity. Crum disputes and seeks separation on grounds of extreme cruelty. Attorneys Willan Sehand and Rolland Wagner represent the parties in this early 20th century case with perjury and marriage dates noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charriphee Gay
Caerell
Crum
Elmo W. Crum
Willan Sehand
Ly Otterpeht
Do Pettit
Belle Pettit
James Wilts
Rolland Wagner
Real Estate Transfers and Parcel Trade Notes
Real estate transfers listed including William If c and Ruby Janssen selling to William FP Sponamers for 2500 with multiple lots and surveys noted. Annie Ve Emminea to Rudolpho G Taute for 450 with section details and other minor transfers involving James AL, Etta Wade, Leonard E Sehrmidt, and Quines and Quiner estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William If c
Ruby Janssen
William FP
Sponamers
Ek S
Golden
Jui Mod
Annie Ve
Emminea
Rudolphog
Taute
Sorteneus Additeen
Willan
Emily Steinse
Leonard E. Sehrmidt
Wie
Nuch Estate
Quines
James AL
Etta Wade
Quincy Stove Co Buys Large Warehouse on Front Street
Quincy Stove Co purchases a brick warehouse at the southwest corner of Front and Washington streets, gaining the entire block side from Jefferson Street. The building will serve as a warehouse, currently leased to Ameren for the range company, with lease expiry in the fall while occupancy shifts to the stove firm. Purchase funded by Hudson corporation of St Louis with a consortia stake. price near 84 dollars as noted in County Reorder office records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Stove Manufacturing Company
Jefferson Street
Stove E Company
Ameren Straats Sated Company
Stace Company
Postesseay
Ottis Buildin
Nudson Corporation
St. Louis
Consorti Rn
Jim Bufington
Will of George Wilson Filed for Probate
The will of George Wilton who died in Quinney Maw Ta was filed for probate. Small requests of 25 are aide to Reuben Schaamaeh er Cleveland Tryemathy Roe Pearl Bicker Rocky River Pan tie Wilson Galesburg Arthur Glen Wayne Helen Alva Stern Carter Ancusta PH. The rest of his estate goes to widow Mary Wilson of Rocky River. The will dated January 6 1919 names Robert Walls as executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilton
Quinney Maw Ta
Reuben Schaamaeher
Cleveland
Tryemathy Roe
Pearl Bicker
Rocky River
Pantie Wilson
Galesburg
Arthur Glen
Wayne
Helen
Alva
Stern Carter
Ancusta
Mary Wilson
Robert Walls
Probate court report on Albion R. Elder estate
Anna R. Elder as executrix files a probate report listing real estate in Ourney, chattels valued at 20 cash, 500 in cash, and 100 in United States War Stamps. The estate holds real property and small tangible assets with war stamps among the listed items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna R. Elder
Albion R. Elder
Ourney
Quin Cy Gun Club Holds Regular Shoot Sunday
The Quin Cy Gun Club will stage its regular shoot at the club grounds on North Twentieth Street Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Gun Club
North Twentieth
Strest
Thieves Steal Dr Bowles Car in Wells Building Theft
Police believe a man or men drove away Dr F W Bowles car from the Wells building Thursday noon and escaped with the vehicle. A second car stopped at Ursa Thursday afternoon for gas and oil but hurried away. Police suspect a link to a Colchester robbery where about six hundred suits and underwear were taken from Smith clothing store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
F. W. Bowles
Wells Building
Ursa
Warsaw
Colchester
Burelars
Smith Clothing
Emery Post Members To Wear Uniforms On Memorial Day
At a special Joseph Emery Post meeting in American Lane a delegate report was read and approved. Memorial Day events call all post members to assemble in uniform at the Armory for the parade, with insignia limited to the red chevron. Legion volunteers will mark graves in cemeteries, and sub committees report carnival program progress with T. A. Wertman placed in charge of shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Emery
American Lane
Adams County Memorial
NSC
Legion
T. A. Wertman
Falls Against Glass Door Result In Severe Neck Wound
John Scharnhorst employed at Pred Herbst soft drink bar at Tenth and Elm street suffered a serious accident at work Thursday night. A fainting spell caused him to fall backward onto a glass display, cutting the back of his neck and head. Officers Ernst and Werne Maas found him bleeding and in a semi conscious state, later carried to his home, 21 South Sixth Street, by police ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scharnhorst
Tenth
Elm Ostreet
Ernst and
Werne Maas
Mr. Scharnhorst
South Sixth Street
Heckenkamp Found Not Guilty of Speeding
Bob Heckenkamp was found not guilty of speeding by a justice court jury in the court of Justice of the Peace FE J Bonney Friday on North Sixth Street. He was arrested for driving faster than the limit in May but the jury accepted his defense. Attorney Pevcek, assisting, upheld the verdict while Attorney Rey secured the result for the defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Heckenkamp
Court of Justice of the Peace
J. Bonney
Heckenkamp
North Sixth Street
Esse
Pevcek
Hecken
Rey
Newly Created Health Board Certified to New Creation
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a newly created health board with names like Duke Sheroer and W. Zang as treasurer, plus public secretary and related municipal references. The readable portion suggests an official installation or certification event and internal roles but lacks clear dates or places.
To Prove Up Title in Riverside Township Lands Filed
Frederick W. C. Muleh filed a quiet title suit in the circuit court Friday against Samusi H. Green and others for sections 2 and Lb of Riverside township. M. Finday Carroatt represents Muleh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Township
Frederick W. C. Muleh
Samusi HH. Green
al M. Finday Carroatt
Mr. Muleh
South Side Boat Club Increases Dues At Meeting
Members voted to raise annual dues at Friday night gathering in the club house. Four candidates were admitted, two more applications were received. Lincoln Park Boat Club Chicago sent a planning letter for this summer’s regatta. An old time dance is set for Tuesday June 1. Committees named: J. T. Heidholt, Ralph Sanders, Arthur Brown, Jack Brese, Charles Hagerman, Walter Mulligan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Lincoln Park Boat Clib
Chicago
J. T. Heidholt
Ralph Sanders
Arthur Brown
Jack Brese
Charles Hagerman
Walter Mulligan
Committee Of 100 Holds First Meeting
The first meeting of the Committee of 100 formed by city labor unions to oppose the American Open Shop. Quincy labor leaders and local union presidents and secretaries were invited. The committee was described as secret with no details released on the business transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Quincy
C. Of C. Standing Committees Named
The Chamber of Commerce board of directors announced Friday the standing committees appointed by Secretary Col. C. D. Center. Finance and auditing members: J. M. Winters, W. T. Dakerc, George Wall, H. C. Sprick, Ty Center. Entertainment members: John Korn, J. J. Moriarty, Julius Kespohl. Executive members: W. J. Singleton, Walter Bennett, H. C. Sprick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directory
The
Chamber of Commerce
Col. C.D. Center
Chamber
J. M. Winters
W. T. Dakerc
George Wall
H.C. Sprick
Center Entertainment
John Korn
J. J Moriarty
Julius Kespohl
W. J. Singleton
Walter Bennett
Aged Kingston Man Found Dead in Home
Peter B Buffington, 83, was found dead in his home near Kingston Beverly township Thursday evening by neighbor Warren Tom pains. Buffington lived alone long and was in frail health for his age. He was a well known citizen in the county's south part and is survived by one brother Dick Buffington in Missouri and a sister Mrs Anne Frome of Lincoln Nobrackal. Coroner Lawrence Aimen conducted an inquest Friday into the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter B. Buffington
Kingston
Beverly Township
Waruen Tompains
Buffington
Dick Dbufimeten
Wii
Missouri
Anne Frome
Lincodin Nobrackal
Lawrence Aimen
Two Quincy Moulders Leave for Chicago to Work
Ford Taseman of 1111 South Twelfth Street and Lows Hoener of 1119 Adams Street, both moulders idle due to the Excelsior Stove works strike, departed for Chicago this morning to seek work in their trade. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Weeks of Eleventh and Jersey also left for Chicago, with Mr. Weeks likely to stay for employment.
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Ford Taseman
South Twelfth Street
Lows Hoener
Adams Street
Excelsior Stove Works
Chicago
Reuben Weeks
Eleventh
Jersey
Ee Cage
Weeks
No More Money to Be Given to the Library
City council allocates 10,500 for Quincy Public Library with 1,500 unexpended balance to cover expenses for the coming year. Finance committee, Mayor O'Brien, Homer Swope, and Will McMein discuss salaries and budget with Corporation Counsel Inghram. No larger appropriation will be made. salaries may rise modestly within current funds.
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Quincys
Phil O’brien
Homer Swope
Will McMein
Library Board
John T. Inghram
Swope
McMeith
Funeral services for Mrs Louisa Selma Phelps and family
Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM for Mrs Louisa Selma Phelps wife and mother of City Comptroller Charles S. Phelps at 211 Elm Street. Rev E L Schueler of St John Lutheran officiated with Miss Matilda Zelie and Mrs Henry Pfeiffer singing. Burial took place in the cemetery. City officials attended along with distant relatives from Chicago Kansas City St Louis. Casket bearers included Mayer P P J O'Brien and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Selma Phelps
City
Charles 3S. Phelps
Elm Street
EL Po Schueler
St. John Lutheran Church
Matilda Zelie
Tlenry Pfeiffer
Thomas Gilter
Chicago
John Cornwell
Namsas City
John Elping
St. Loui
Infant John Prancis Dies of Convulsions in Detroit
John Prancis infant son of RRM S Frederick died Friday morning from convulsions. Born February 28, 1920 in Detroit Michigan. Survived by the father, two sisters Hilda and Margaret, a brother William and two aunts Miss Anna and Miss Estella Frederick. The mother died March 8, 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Prancis
Rrm S Frederick
Detroit
Mich
Hilda
Margaret
William
Anna
Estella Frederick
Degree Team Invitation Sent To Canton Lodge
An invitation was received by a meeting of a local fraternal group to dispatch a degree team to Canton Missouri for the installation of a new lodge. The exact date and organizer names are unclear due to damaged text, but the request concerns degree work and lodge formation in the Near Future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canter
Gath
Stinson D. Deck Dies at Soldiers Home Hospital
Stinson D. Deck, $5, died in the Soldiers' Home Hospital after a short illness on Thursday night. He served as a former member of Company D, 185 Illinois Infantry and was admitted to the home on March 10, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stinson D. Deck
Soldiers’ Home
Ilinois Infantry
Tractor accident injures workman at Fatt and Son site
Oral Levengood of 120 South Twelfth street was badly bruised when a small tractor fell on him at the wards of Fatt and Son contractors Friday. He was taken to Thessing hospital by police ambulance. Dr. J B Miller said no bones were broken but injuries are serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oral Levengood
South Twelfth Street
Fatt and Son
Thessing Hospital
J. B. Miller
Levengood
Charles Hart Found Insane by Commission
Charles Hart was declared insane by a commission of physicians in the county court Friday evening after County Judge Fred Ware returned from Carthage. Hart, who had been detained by police Wednesday amid a nervous breakdown, was held in the county jail Friday afternoon and placed in a padded cell.
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Hart
Fred Ware
Carthage
Jacksonville
Tie
Pulce
King Bill Targets Rediscounts by Federal Reserve Banks
Washington May 22 Representative King Republican Tuliness introduced a bill to bar federal reserve banks from accepting or rediscounting renewals of commodity drafts or bills. The aim is to remove the Fed from financing hoarded necessities and force hoarders to bring commodities to market, defending against luxury hoarding and price manipulation.
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Washington
King
Tuliness
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve System
Osued
Federal Reserve Banks
Treasury
Man Stabs Neighbor and Wife in Fight
In Tama Iowa May 220 Frank M a stock breeder stabbed Ned Smith a neighbor and also attacked Mrs Smith during a heated dispute. The Smuths warded off the knife thrust with no serious wounds reported. Police investigated but details remain unclear.
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Man
Tama
Towa
Frank M That
Eric Day Paght
Ned Smith
S Srath
Illinois U Wins Over Chicago In Dual Track Meet
The Illinois University track team defeated Chicago in a dual meet. Deborse of Dimes broke the field record by clearing the high jump, Emery tied the 440 yard record, and Spears led in the sprint events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois U
Chicago
University Oat Wines
Gittia Vatery
Deborse
Jenkins Indicted For Taking A Pocketbook In Medford
Medford Jenkins faced grand jury action this week after being indicted for larceny in taking a pocketbook left at Whusmever grocers by Alderman A. E. Owen. Jenkins, who was arrested Friday night and released on bond, allegedly kept the purse then repaid costs after the charge was dismissed. The true bill requires Jenkins to answer the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qace
Auvdnest Jenkins Andi
Jenkins
Jermkons
Vta
Owen
Ros Adair
Man Arrested After Trying To Sell Stolen Overalls
Wayne Rodenbaugh of Mexico Missouri, a former U S navy member, attempted to dispose of a suit full of overalls at a Hampshire street second hand store for a minimal sum. The dealer alerted detectives and Rodenbaugh was jailed. He confessed the overalls were stolen from a Mexico railroad station waiting room and belonged to a traveling salesman. Mexico officials were notified and asked to hold him pending an officer. Rodenbaugh promised to return without papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Redenbauga
Mexico
U.S. Naval Service
Hampshire Street
Third
Pourth
Rodenbaugh
Three Youths Nabbed for Shooting Craps at Restaurant
Three youths named E. Smith, Jerry Roniman, and H. Graham were caught shooting craps in a restaurant washroom Thursday morning by Officers Zimmerman and O'Brien. They were fined $25 plus costs each in police court. At arrest they had only $5 among them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Restaurant
Zimmerman
O'Brien
Polive Court
E. Smith
Jerry Roniman
H. Graham
Personal notes from the Y M C A and visitors
Damon Hall of the Y M C A. left Friday to spend the weekend with relatives on Colchester. Miss Helen Osborn has gone to Savannah Georgia to visit her brother Russel Osborn. Mrs. Eflen Durr has as her guests Mr. and Mrs. James Uvivin of Plainville Vig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon Hall
Colchester
Helen Osborn
Savannah
Russel Osborn
Eflen Durr
James Uvivin
Woman Slain In Her Home In Rockford
In Rockford Illinois on May 22 police uncovered the murder of Mrs Angelica Ario a Serbian woman. The body was hidden under a bed in a front room and showed stab wounds to face and abdomen. A large still and an empty wine barrel were found in the cellar. husband Marino Ario is detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Pelce
Angelica Ario
McAllister
Marino Ario
Weather Forecast From Hillness to Cooler Sunday
Missouri and Iowa forecast show fair Saturday with chances of showers and mountain? cooler Sunday. Local temperatures reported yesterday include a mix of readings with some areas noting low numbers and others higher, reflecting a generally unsettled weekend pattern across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillness
Missouri
Towa
Cowler
Funeral services for Adolph Appenbrink Sunday at 2 30
Funeral services for Adolph Appenbrink will be held Sunday afternoon from the home at 1536 State Street at 2 30 o clock. Services will be private. Friends may view the remains Sunday morning from 8 to 135 o'clock. Burial will be at Greenmount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Appenbrink
State Street
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Concert In the Park
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