Suspected arson at Monroe Color and Chemical plant
The Whig reports a late Thursday night fire destroyed the stock room of the Monroe Color and Chemical plant on North Bottom Road with estimated loss between 15 000 and 20 000. Night watchman Herman McKenna chased two men who fled as shots were fired. investigators led by Chief Scharnhorst and Chief Ryan question witnesses, including a woman who saw two men flee. The plant president E N Monroe says spontaneous combustion is unlikely and notes reserve stock could keep production going. Police had earlier warned of two strange youths seeking to bunk at the yard, promising revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Color and Chemical Company
North Bottom Road
Herman McKenna
Bay Front
Scharnhorst
Tom Ryan
A. B. Elder
Marriott
McKenna
E. N. Monroe
The
Whig
Neal Monroe
McKennan
Gong
Dve
Autos Are Wanted For Use On Memorial Day
Quincy automobile owners are asked to donate cars for the Decoration Day parade by the Adams County Memorial Association. About 20 autos are needed May 30 to carry Women’s Relief Corps Red Cross and a few GA R members who cannot walk. The route lasts about two and a half hours over three miles. Car owners will not be favored. discharged soldiers from Quincy families are invited to participate. Call H Heithind or Ralph Vandenboom at once to list participating car owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County Memorial Association
Womans Relief Corps
Red Cross
GA. R
H Heithind
Committee On Transportation
Ralph Vandenboomt
Automobile Club
Private Albert Spors Arrives Back in States
Private Albert Spors, of the Evvhytv second military police company, is reported to have arrived in New York. A Quince native and former bookkeeper at Quinney National Bank, he enlisted from the University of Illinois and served in France for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fe] Spers
Evvhtv Second Military Police Company
New York
Spers
Quince
Quinney National Bank
University of Illinois
France
Public figures charm cameras with damp hands
Abe Martin notes some folks stay in the public eye and before the camera, likening them to a bull terrier that won’t budge from a damp hand. The quip reflects on perseverance and media visibility in a light, humorous tone.
Warning Issued On Soldiers Soliciting for Magazines
Chief of Police Tom Ryan announced government orders against soliciting by soldiers and sailors while in uniform. Two sailors and two soldiers were detained Friday after selling magazine subscriptions at a local garment factory. They were cautioned that further solicitations in Quincy with uniforms could lead to prosecutions, while some female workers were approached and paid $1 for subscriptions. Former service members claim high earnings but acknowledged the defense of disabled soldiers was untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ryan
Quincy
Army
Navy
Webster School Bales Record Paper Drive Winners Named
Webster school celebrated thrift by baling about 12000 pounds of papers and magazines in a drive from April 18 to May 15. The second grade room led by Miss Elizabeth Brittain tied with Miss Annette Baxter in pounds per pupil, while sixth grade with Mrs Bolton and Miss Eleanor King led in total tons baled for the year reaching about 150 bales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster School
M. G. Park
Webster
Elizabeth Brittain
Annette Baxter
Bolton
Eleanor King
Majestic Steamer Plans First Stop in Quincy Thursday
The Majestic a steel hulled steamer with 21 watertight compartments is set to make its first appearance in Quincy Thursday under the general excursion agency. The vessel claims nonsinkable design, with multiple compartments to float if others flood. The 250 foot long ship from Memphis left Friday for its river voyage, featuring five decks two dance floors and organophone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Quincey
General Excursion Agency
Memphis
Tenn
Clayton Real Estate Assessments Raised
Clayton township assessor T. P. Resting presented books turned over to County Treasurer John Jasper Prieday showing a rise in real estate values over the past year. Nestime is the second assessor to finish, following Gilmer township's earlier reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Resting
Clayton Township
John Jasper Prieday
Mr. Nestime
Gilmer Township
Navy servicemen return home from World War I
Shrapnell Forest Lo Thoming chief machinist's mate arrives in New York aboard the Imperator, with plans to transfer to Norrath Val after discharge. Herman Hickey, wounded in France, returns to Quincy with a right sleeve stripe. Thomas Thomas, brother of Herman, also home. Sergeant Charles Mc Becker in Camp Stuart hospital awaits discharge and return to Quincy after aiding troop movements to Camp Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Lo Thoming
Navy
New York
Imperator
Philp G. Thomas
State Street
Thomas
U.S
Hannibal
Brest
Norrath
Val
Herman Hickey
Key
Vine Street
Quincey
France
Hickey
S19th Pier Artillery
Eighty Second
Charles Mc Becker
Camp Stuart
W. G. Musselman
Quincy
Camp Pike
Ark
Program For Band Concert In The Park
Washington park concert tonight directed by Ellis Brooks features Overture The Merry Wives of Windsor Naughty Marietta selection Euphonium solo Tram Tramp Rollinson Boston Bake in 457 Varieties Coronation March from The Folkinger Intermission Sweet Old Songs Three Ravelings A Jazz A Trot A Rag Brown Ballet Music From Faust Pinao Sounds From The Sunny South Lampe works listed with performers Richardson and Brown and conductor Brooks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Brooks
Washington Park
Nicosia
Marietta
Herbert
Rollinson
W. F. Thompson
Boston
Wheee Hs Oh
Folkunger
Kretschner
Richardson
Brown
Alford
Faust
Lampe
Lankford Granted Week for Plea in Licht Murder Case
Clarence Lankford, charged with Emil Licht’s murder, was given until Monday to enter a plea in the circuit court. Judge Albert Akers ordered a quash motion overruled, with County Judge Fred Wolfe temporarily handling the case pending a defense attorney’s arrival. Lankford, under heavy guard, expected to plead not guilty and hoped to secure representation in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lankford
Emil Licht
Robert Bumster
Frank Vacha
Licht
Lankford
Albert Akers
Fred Wolfe
Wolfe
Akers
Circuit Court
Dr Warren Pearce Returns From Extended Naval Service
Dr Warren Pearce came home to Quincy Friday night after more than two years away in Europe and on blue water. He served as senior lieutenant in the navy with key commands including chief surgeon of a flag ship and executive head of a base hospital in Lorient. He led convoy protection duties, helped defend a convoy from a submarine, and later commanded the U S S Carola camp at Brest before orders sent him home in March. His discharge is not yet received and his service was held in high regard by peers and superiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Pearce
Quincy
Europe
Tie
Great Lakes
Dr. Pearce
Lorient
France
Pearce
Brest
U.S.S. Carola
Bugle Corps Ready For The Big Parade
The Quincy Bugle and Drum corps will appear publicly for the first time during the 83rd division parade in Quincy. Members have practiced for weeks and marched at Soldiers and Sailors Home grounds to form for the reception of the 33rd. The corps, organized by local citizens to aid national welfare efforts, offers free music and entertainment at civic and patriotic events and seeks no hire amid a roster of Buglers and Drummers listed with names of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovs
Quincy
Soldiers & Sailors Tome
Buglers
Chester Little
Donald Kessler
Charlotte McCarl
John W. White
Leo Seibert
Lloyd Pepper
Bertha Otte
Henry Schuering
George Jennier
Guy Tourney
Romanus Hellhake
Javelton DeCrow
Edith Schrage
Ethel Burgess
Pauline Fingerlin
Joseph Seibert
Ralph Timmerwilke
Anthony Hellake
George Schuering
John Carroll
Elizabeth
Quincy man arrested on bastardy charge
Carl Burns was arrested on a bastardy charge and brought from Camp Point to the justice court. Deputy Terry and Justice E J Bonner handled the case, which was continued until June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Burns
Terry
Camp Point
Justice of the Peace
E. J. Bonner
Wanted a boy for East Part paper route
A notice from the Whig office seeks a boy to carry a paper route in the east part of the town. Apply at the Whig office for details and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epee
Tony
Grand Jury Finishes Term With Indictments
Four indictments were returned in circuit court by the grand jury on Friday. Ben Gillum faced grand larceny charges as bail was reduced to 500 and he was released. Daniel Peters awaits plea with bail set at 1000. John Janney awaits attorney for plea on assault with intent to kill with bail at 1000. Melvin Koch and Lloyd Kenney faced tampering with a motor vehicle indictments and were released on 309 bonds each. Clyde Markillie pleaded guilty to forging grandfather's name and was directed to Probation Officer Ed Smith. case handled by Judge Akers. Bartlett represented Markillie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Billum
Gillum
Peter E. Pinkelmann
Daniel Peters
John Janney
Melvin Koch
Lloyd Kenney
Henry L. Koch
Melvin
Clare Irwin
William Brink
Irwin
Brink
Clyde Markillie
Akers
Ed Smith
Bartlett
Markillie
Chickens Vanish Nightly Near Payson In Quiet Thefts
Reports from Payson and nearby areas describe large numbers of chickens disappearing in the dead of night. Owners estimate about 300 dollars worth of fowls have vanished over three weeks, with Deputy Sheriff John Carter leading efforts to catch the thieves. The latest loss came from Charles Gillhouse whose hen house was found empty after Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Sheriffs Office
John Carter
Charles Gillhouse
Local Y Work Sees Active Year Ahead In Meeting
The board of directors approved an intensive work program for the coming year at a Y organization meeting. George B. Cawthorne will take a three week vacation, with W IL Grummeon acting as general secretary until a new appointee arrives. Charles F. Eichenauer was named president, Mo Finlay Carrott vice president, V G Mueelman secretary, and FL W Carrott treasurer. Fire escape rope ladders will be installed in all Y rooms for safe egress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yooom
C. AL
Koa
Shumaker
Association
George B. Cawthorne
Charles F. Eichenauer
Mo Finlay Carrott
V. G. Mueelman
FL W. Carrott
Delaplain Sells Two Farms Friday in Pike County
C T Delaplan sold two Pike county farms on Friday. One 270 acre tract near Hull was bought by Salt house of near McPearson Kansas for about 35000, giving him 15 quarter sections and about 1000 acres of wheat. Farm No 2 near Seeher n was purchased by Morris and Nash of Bowen HL for around 19000. Both farms offer current wheat potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. TE. Delaplan
Pike County
Hull
Mr. Salthouse
McPearson
Kan
Fann No
Morris & Nash
Bowen
Seehern
Target Contests Planned for Police Department
Chief of Police Tom Ryan will organize shooting contests after the new budget is set and revolvers are purchased. The state offers the armory for target practice and a medal may be donated by a jeweler for the officer with the best practice average, retaining the medal until won by another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ryan
City Council Cuts Budget Path Amid Staffing Questions
The city council and committee of the whole met Friday to refine the annual appropriation budget but left the ordinance unframed for Monday. A Sunday or Monday session is expected to finish it, with salary increases unlikely unless department expenses fall. Legislators hope tax bills and Governor Lowden’s signature could provide funds, while police double platoon plans and health ordinance costs face uncertain futures. Public works employees are slated for raises as discussions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Lowden
House
Board of Public Works
Estate of Mrs. Anna Slack Is Divided
In her will filed in county court, Mrs. Anna E. Slack divides her estate among children and grandchildren. Mildred M. Wall and Marian Wall each receive $25, daughter Kate F Judd gets life use of the south half of a Nevins addition lot in Quincy with Royce W. Judd as life beneficiary, granddaughter Ethel M. Meise gets $81 and a share of a family keepsake, a watch and chain. A $2,000 trust for Lithe M. Meise is set, with any remaining balance to be shared by the grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna E. Slack
Mildred M. Wall
Lawrence Bremser
Marian Wall
Ethel M. Meise
Kate F. Judd
Nevins
Quincy
Judd
Licenses On All The Cars Is Demanded
Mayor P. J. O'Brien turned over a secretary of state letter to the police noting motorists in 1919 license renewal failures. Chief Tom Ryan ordered strict watch on unlicensed cars. Motorcycle policeman Jerry Akers says few owners using old licenses unless recently purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. O'Brien
Police Department
Secretary of State
Tom Ryan
Motorcvele
Jerry Akers
Quincey
Deaths and Funerals for Local Residents
Funeral services for John Muffley and Captain H. D. Sturtevant are set for 2 o'clock this afternoon at Mumper and White and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home with Masons attending. John Mann's funeral will be Sunday at 2:30 at 36 Harrison Street and St James' Church, burial at Greenmount. Mrs. Clara Burns dies at 1128 Vine after five months. leaves husband John Burns and two children. Funeral notice to follow. Edward Mann in army may delay plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Muffley
Othe Mumper & White
Oelock
Greenmount Cemetery
H. D. Sturtevant
John FL Mann
Velock
John Warrs
Vine Street
Triday
Affternoon
Welock
Burns
Clara Mangold
Henry Mangold
North Tenth Street
Chicaso
John Burns
Melrose Township
Louise
John, Jr
M.S Rees
Hannah Baker
Henry Fickelschulte
Edward
William
Henry
Rank
Funeral services for August Meise moved to Sunday
Funeral services for August Meise will be held Sunday afternoon instead of Saturday. They start at the home on State street at 2 o'clock and at Salem church at 2 30. Burial will be in Woodland cemetery. Friends are invited to attend at both church and cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UIG State Street
Salem Church
Woodland Cemetery
Witnesses Called For Wolf Case in Capital
Subpoenas were issued in Quincy summoning residents to Springfield for the Wolf case. Fred Wolf Sr and Paul Wolf face charges of attempting to defraud the government. A deputy marshal also served subpoenas for a Robinsons counterfeiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Fred Wolf
Paul Wolf
Quincy
Wolf
Robinsons
Louis FitzsTenry
Graham & Converse
Agust
Doc Dykes Named Sanitary Officer Candidate
Mayor P J O Brien has not announced a successor to C L Martin as health commissioner but reports say John Doc Dykes may receive the post. Dykes, a Quincy bartender, is a trained pharmacist and former drug clerk noted as well qualified if offered the job. The finance committee opposes the new health board plan, urging a return to the old system with two aldermen two doctors and the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. O'Brien
C. L. Martin
John
Doc) Dykes
Quincy
Assailants Of Dick Watchman Not Found
Detectives probe the assault on Dick brewery watchman Henry R Klusmeyer who faced three men demanding checks. He was struck, recovered, and the intruders fled after yanking open the money drawer but left $12.40 behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R Klusmeyer
Dick Brewery
Klusmeyer
War Veterans Speak At Y M C A Gathering
Walter Ebert and Harold Lewis will share war experiences at a Quincy Y M C A meeting Sunday at 2 30. All Quincy boys invited. Quincy College plays Company E in the league under SN Gabel. A doubleheader is scheduled at the Athletic field today with a 7 to 2 win Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ebert
Harold Lewis
Welock
Quincy
Quincy College
Company E
SN. Gabel
KC Knights of Jasttsmibas Join War Camp Service effort
L A Morest for the Knights of Jasttsmibas will cooperate with the War Camp Community Service in aiding returned soldiers find work. They will have a desk in the office on North Fifth street, the first such war work organization to collaborate in this manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Morest
Knights of Jasttsmibas
North Fifth Street
Churches Over the Top in Centenary Drive Update
District manager J Mussehnan reported that three sub-districts Paloma Camp Point Beardstown and several others are over the top in the centenary fund drive with more nearing the goal. Also city hall painters completed varnishing all first floor and police headquarters furniture including chairs desks and tables in Mayor P L O'Bren's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mussehnan
Frida
Paloma
Camp Point
Beardstown Am
City Hall
O'Bren
St. Paul Excursion Opens Season With Jaz-E-Saz Band
The St. Paul steamer excursion season begins Monday with the Original Metropolitan Jaz-E-Saz Band, praised as unmatched for river dance music by Streckfus Line. The band, acclaimed across the South, is expected to attract Quincy dancers eager for a new jazz sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Streckfus
Metropolitan
Quincy
Two Homecoming Minstrels Planned for 83rd Division
Two productions of Fifer’s Minstrels are planned for the Welcome Home reception honoring the 83rd division. Empire theater selected over Armory due to acoustics. first show free for soldiers and sweethearts, second for general public with a nominal fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifer
Empire Theater
Civic Entertainment Committee
Armory
Camp Parker
Quincy
33Rd
A. Wells
Red Cross
Gustave Klamer
Company A
Effie Adams
T. L. Mortis
Joseph Ehart
Vesta Hassan
Chris Kline
Florence Castle
C. Arthur Fifer
Company B
Henry Brinck
Marks Alexander
Barbara van Steel
Elizabeth Michaels
Francis Michaels
Company C
John Wall
F. T. Brenner
H. O. Channo
George McAdams
W. H. Koehler
Arnold
John R. Wheeler
Company TD
J. E. Halligan
Charles Morris
Joseph Kiefer
Elizabeth Fortkamp
Anton Ohnemus
George Sinnock
Company E
W. A. Schwindeler
Albert Dick
Louis Grewe
Lizetta Fick
Charles McNeill
Amelia Moecker
Rose Bonansinga
Esther Hokamp
Company H
Arthur Roy
Abbie Chase
Mrs McCune Wins Her Second Case In Court
Ravina McCune a Marcelline mother of five, aged 19 oldest, won a civil suit against John Swank before Justice P J Reard. Swank held to county court on $700 bond for paternity of a two month old baby. McCune had previously lost a different hearing before E J Bonney but sought another trial with new counsel. Swank was represented by Emery Lancaster. McCune by William Schlagenhaus and John Wheelock. Evidence shows intimate relations on several occasions including a stay at Swank’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravina McCune
Marcelline
John Swank
Justice of the Peace
P. J. Reard
McCune
Young Swank
Emery Lancaster
William Schlagenhaus
John Wheelock
Weather Forecast for Illinois and Missouri
Partly cloudy and unsettled conditions expected in Illinois with scattered showers possible and temperature fluctuations. Missouri forecast calls for cloudy periods with showers and varying temperatures. Rivers in Hannibal district to fall slowly with modest decreases in other areas. Muscatine to Quincy 0.3 feet and Hannibal to Louisiana about 63 feet in next 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Saturnias
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Monroe
Firebug
Albert Spors
States
Abe Martin
Clayton Real Estate
Shrapnell
Ee Esenscse
Bugle Corps
Delaplain
Anna Slack
John F. Mann
Angust Meise
Capital
Dick Watchman
W.C.S
Mrs. McCune
Davenport
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Warsaw Se
Hannibal Louisiana
St. Louis
Falt
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