Doctor Buert case shocks Quincy police as mystery deepens
Police and medical teams probe the case of H R Buert a man who claims to be a doctor and is hospitalized at St Mary's after ingesting bichloride of mercury in Barry He refuses to reveal origin or relatives while doctors monitor his condition In a dramatic hospital scene Buert describes a life of sudden downfall and a mistaken dosing episode amid doubts he may be an impostor or a detective seeking a medical cover story
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon du Lac, Wis
H. R. Buert
St. Mary's’ Hospital
Barry
St. Louis
Buert
Bumster and
Scharnhorst
Frank Rice
St. Mary's Hospital
Quincy
Blair Hotel
Jacksonville
Mayo Brothers
Rochester
Minn
Tie
Rotary Club
Fox River Detective Agency
Fond du Lac
Wis
Wisconsin
Miss Louise Menke Heads for Kansas City Visit
Miss Louise Menke leaves Thursday night for Kansas City to visit friends and may decide to remain. Robert Hartley is recovering after Tuesday appendicitis operation at Blessing Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. David King of 1035 Jersey Street with granddaughter Miss Hilda Wulfmeyer are in Peoria visiting Mrs. King's sister.
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Louise Menke
Kansas City
Robert Hartley
Blessing Hospital
David King
Jersey Street
Hilda Wulfmeyer
Peoria
King
Alfalfa lectures schedule in Adams county June 5 to 10
Farmer Rusk announces a detailed alfalfa lecture schedule in Adams county in cooperation with the University of Illinois and U S Department of Agriculture. Meetings run June 5 through 10 at multiple farms and town halls with Dr W D Burlison lecturing on alfalfa growth at each session.
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Rusk
Adams County
C. H. Rankin
Fall Creek
T. O. Moore
Payson Township
Payson
E.D. Humphrey
Melrose
Geo
Burton
Bud Ternhouse
Liberty Eal
Kingston
Marion R. Syke
Beverly Township
J. B. Thomas
Gilmer
J. E. Meatheringham
Clayton Township
Oakridge
Wallace Farm
Camp Point
A. G. Beckman
Concord Township
Russel Davis
Chas. Payton
North East
LaPrairie
Roy Morton
Huston Township
E. P. Poling
Keene Township
D. H. Myers
Honey Creek
Coatsburg
J. M. Hunter
David Bolt
Lima
Wisman & Son
Ursa Township
L. F
Decision in rate case expected soon
Quincy gas and electric rate case hearings before the state public utilities commission proceed with a final session on June 19. Corporation Counsel J. T. Inghram reports Commissioner Shaw indicated last testimony and a decision before the summer vacation. The next hearing will set earnings from the company’s accounting records as experts’ valuations of plant property are reviewed. City interests anticipate an 85 cent gas rate and notable electric rate reduction.
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Quincy Gas and Electric
State Public Utilities Commission
J. T. Inghram
Springfield
Inghram
Shaw
Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Quincy Cyclists May Join in Races
A Quincy delegation of motorcycle riders may travel to Burlington on Decoration Day to compete in TriState fair races at the fair grounds. Riders from Omaha Quincy Keokuk and other cities will participate with amateur riders joining. Ray Menke, a top Quincy rider, is slated for leading events.
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Burlington
TriState Fair
Omaha
Quincy
Keokuk
Joe Esler
Quincy Motorcycle Club
George H. Holcombe
Ray Menke
Mr. Isler
Motorcycle Illustrated
New York City
Hoelscher Celebrates 75th Birthday at Quincy Store
Herman Bernard Hoelscher marked his seventy fifth birthday with family at his home in Quincy. Born May 25 1841 in Germany he arrived in the U S over fifty years ago and built a career in Golden then moved to Quincy where he ran a grocery and later a dry goods store. He and wife have three sons Harry in Nebraska John and Fred in Quincy and three daughters Mrs William Heidbreder Mrs Walter Fick and Mrs Altenheim plus eleven grandchildren.
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Jefferson
Herman Bernard Hoelscher
Quincy
Eighth and
Jefferson Streets
Hoelscher
Harry
Nebraska
John
Fred
William Heidbreder
Walter Fick
Illinois Guardsmen Face West Point Exam
Seven enlisted men from Illinois National Guard reported to Col. Lewis at the state arsenal in Springfield to take the preliminary entrance exam for West Point. Of the 13 who entered, Corporals Balzer and Sinnock of Quincy led the group in the physical tests and moved to the mental exam. The best three will be chosen by Gov. Dunne for the final Fort Sheridan test on June 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Balzer
Ray_B. Sinnock
Co. F. Fifth Infantry
Quincy
National Guard
E. M. ‘Lewis
U.S. A
State Arsenal
Springfield
Military Academy
West Point
Kenneth M. Stice
Troop B
First Cavalry
Urbana
Fifth Infantry
Ray B. Sinnock
Arthur A. Goodwin
Third Infantry
DeKalb
Walter Kusener
Fourth Infantry
Cairo
William N. Edwards
First Infantry
Chicaggo
Dumont S. Emerson
Seventh Infantry
Chicago
All Charley's Fault Charms Jefferson Freshmen Play
About 400 people attended the Junior High freshman class play at Jefferson school auditorium Friday evening directed by Miss Ida Larkin. Proceeds go to a new piano. The program included the acts All Charley's Fault and Chocolate Drops with cast members Mose White James Miller Pete Green and Ralph McAlister.
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Jefferson School
Ida Larkin
Mose White
James Miller
Pete Green
Ralph McAlister
Memorial Day Observances at City Public Schools
Three of the city’s public schools held Memorial Day exercises Friday while others plan Monday events. Jefferson school featured speakers E. H. Osborn Adam Hild and James Hughes in a hour long program starting around 1:30. Lincoln school had Captain John E. Andrew and Emerson had Captain H. S. Wells presenting in the afternoon with patriotic songs by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson’ School
E. H. Osborn
Adam Hild
James Hughes
Osborn
John E. Andrew
Lincoln School
H. S. Wells
Emerson
Franklin homecoming bazar bids high on success
The Franklin homecoming bazar was held Friday evening at the school and proved a great success. Committees from the faculty and the mothers of the school had worked hard for some time and their efforts paid off, maintaining the high standard of past years.
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Franklin
Dewey School PTA Hosts Lawn Social at Wattman Home
A Friday evening lawn social by the Dewey school Parent Teachers' Association drew a good crowd on the Wattman home lawn at Twenty fourth and Chestnut streets. Ice cream cake and light refreshments were served during the afternoon and early evening.
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Dewey
Parent- Teachers’ Association
Dewey School
Wattman
Twenty-fourth and
Chestnut Streets
A Ready Excuse in Mixed Up Encounter
A humorous street scene reports a man demanding his money back while a passerby misidentifies another as her husband prompting a pressed apology and a lighthearted misunderstanding. The exchange captures urban awkwardness and social quick wit.
Unclear quote fragment about travel and work
Fragmentary dialogue shows P. Handler discussing fobbing miles, racing to fitney Goodsoip into a car, and choosing to walk. Content is garbled, lacks clear events, names, or context. The readable bits imply a travel task and reluctance to work.
Partition suit in circuit court over Dickhut heirs property
The case Roger M. Dickhut vs Philip L Dickhut and others filed in circuit court Friday seeks sale of Catherine Dickhut owned property at Fifth and Broadway now occupied by Quincy Lumber and distribution of proceeds among heirs. Also brief local notes on a police court fine, a Melrose township highway official visiting Quincy, cabbage planting by postmaster Lummis, and Mrs Morrison of Monmouth seriously ill.
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Roger M. Dickhut
Philip L. Dickhut
Catherine Dickhut
Fifth and Broadway
Quincy Lumber Company
Mrs Capen Improves After Rheumatism Attack
Mrs Capen Better Mrs Frank Capen lives on North Twenty fourth street and is improving after a severe rheumatism attack. Freight Rate Dockets classify freight rates with changes in class 33 discussed by Quincy Freight Bureau. Hearings begin in New York City June 56 Chicago June 15 and Atlantic City June 12 before respective committees. Stags Meet George B Fleming joined the Order of Stags. William F Metzger’s application approved at Eagle hall mass meeting. Parade and torch light procession discussed but not decided. About 50 members attended social hour and lunch hosted by Treasurer G J Schumacher.
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Capen
Frank Capen
North Twenty-fourth Street
Quincy Freight Bureau
New York City
Chicago
Southern Classification Committee
Atlantic City
Stags
George B. Fleming
Order of Stags
Wiliam F. Metzger
Eagle Hall
G. J. Schumacher
Hotel Clerks Meet In Peoria On Convention Plans
At Peoria Mesting Harry Walker assistant manager of Hotel Quincy attends the executive board meeting of the Ilinois State Hotel Clerks association. Discussion of national and state conventions will be on the agenda. Walker is secretary. High school students will handle Memorial day exercises at Graceland cemetery. A Gettysburg speech will be read and other exercises held. Bowers promoted to police reporter at Springfield News Record following editor resignation. Ruth Frazer named principal of Mendon township school. remains Mendon board discusses superintendent, favoring J. A. N. Miller but salary unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Harry Walker
Quincy
Mr. Walker
Graceland Cemetery
Bowers
Springfield News-Record
Clarence C. Cheadle
Charles H. Bowers
Springfield
News-Record
Miller Files Petition to Run for Circuit Clerk
Walter Miller took out a blank petition from the county clerk to file for placing his name on the Republican primary ballot as a circuit clerk candidate Friday morning.
Taylor Transfers to Jacksonville Bell Plant Role
Addison Taylor leaves Sunday for Jacksonville after being transferred by Bell Telephone Company. He has served as superintendent of maintenance at the local plant since the Bell and Ho merger and will become superintendent of the mechanical department in Jacksonville.
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Taylor
Jacksonville
Addison Taylor
Bell Telephone Compa
Bell and Ho Companies
Jasonville
Dr M A Brothers Case 5 Continued in Hannibal
Hannibal May 27 Dr M A Brothers through his attorneys waived a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace and was bound over to await the next term of the Hannibal circuit court in September. Bond set at 300 dollars. Charged with taking mortgaged property out of Missouri the property being an automobile. Brothers, a veterinarian, has had several escapades over the past year and was previously placed on probation after a legal clash with Quincy police. Attorneys Will Flavs of Hannibal and J F Culler of Palmyra defend him.
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Hannibal
M. A. Brothers
Justice of the Peace Dent
Hanibal Court of Common Pleas
Missouri
Brothers
Golden
Wil
Onicle
Quincy
Prothers
Will Flavs-of
J.F. Culler
Palmyra
Seven Pupils Awarded Book Prizes at St Marys Academy
Dr W W Lauder distributed Magnum Opus contest prizes to seven pupils of St Marys academy for essays on Giotto Leonardo Washington Bard of Avon and other topics. Seniors Genevieve Micheals Elizabeth Rexroat Juniors Odelia Freiburg Reta ONeill Sophomore Valmere Granadier Augusta Heideman first year Glenna Kinny. Honorable mentions listed.
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W. W. Lauder
Valmere Granadier
Dr. Lauder
Augusta Heideman
Glenna Kinny
J. Meyer
M. Morris
E. Smith
C. Sisson
H. Kohl
L. Jost
G. Meyer
M. Baxter
M. Richey
V. Wavering
H. Freiburg
Laugh With Us as Courtroom Jests Spark Lore
A collection of light anecdotes and witty exchanges. A Scottish farmer clarifies his meal was oatmeal before a lawyer. A housemaid’s milk riddle yields cow as the answer. Harry Tate faces a riddle from boys about 13 oclock. A Lancashire recruit jokes about aging out. A Buckinghamshire lord and butler banter over claret ends the set.
Deserted girl, 16, on country road seeks Quincy fare
Alice Arndt recounts walking with husband Callahan from Flanagan to Quincy after being deserted on a hot day. She was found unconscious on Locust boulevard and revived at St Marys hospital. Shoes show heavy wear. truth of tale is uncertain.
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Locust Boulevard
St. Mary’s Hospital
Quincy
Flanagan
Livingston County
Ife
Alice Arndt
Callahan
Arguments Over a Strike Stirred by Newspaper Tale
In a heated exchange Bob Pellett flaunts a newspaper before Joe, who refuses to read and proclaims he cannot read. Joe defends his education claiming literacy learned in a night school, provoking a clash over knowledge and pride.
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Bob Pellett
Joe
Bob
Joseph
Opens Tonight Sans Souci Park Formal Opening
Sans Souci park reopens after thorough repairs and will be formally opened this evening as the community awaits.
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Sans Souci Park
Weather Outlook for Midwest and Plains Regions
Illinois features partly cloudy skies and cooler conditions Saturday with Sunday increasingly unsettled in the south. Missouri expects partly cloudy and cooler Saturday, with Sunday unsettled. Town forecast calls for a fair Saturday and Sunday with little temperature change.
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Illinois
Missouri
Town
Rise Fall River Levels From Warsaw to Louisiana
The river from Warsaw to Hannibal is forecast to fall steadily with gradual declines. Between Hannibal and Louisiana water levels are expected to drop starting Saturday morning.
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Warsaw
Hannibal
Louisiana
Too Late to Classify Weekly Newspaper Ad
Weekly newspaper and job shop ad for sale in nearby town. A chart gain if taken soon. Address K-56 care Whig.
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Care Whig
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Quincy Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Grand Lecturers’ Club of
Masonic
Grace Whipple
Order of Eastern Star
Abe Martin
H. B. Hoelscher
Franklin Bazar
P. Handler
Ene
Quincy Schools
A. Miller
Ethel Green
James Doyle
William Loos
Melrose Township
L. L. Boyer
Elmer Lummis
John Carroll
William Morison
Monmouth
D. E. Morrison
Maine Street
DR. M.A. Brothers
Common Pleas Court
St. Mary’s Academy
Harry Tate
Mr. Tate
Lincolnshire
Buckinghamshire
Thais
Flannagan
Husbard
Davenport
Reekuk Aeevees
Reweer
Quincy Scaste
Hannibal Eseee
Confidemental, Machinery and Motor Co
North Fourth Street
Se Vance
North Fourth
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