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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1920

Page

8

North St Louis merchants tour St Louis in civic day

About 258 North St. Louis manufacturers and retailers toured Quincy under a North St. Louis Laws program. They visited the Gardner plant Walton Heights district and Chaddock school, enjoyed luncheon and anHotel Quincey program, then a 2 pm city tour followed by supper and an evening return.

North St. Louis Quincy Gem City Hotel Quincey Chamber of Commerce Gardner Plant Walton Heights Park System Chaddock School Major O Bren Col CD. Center Chamber of Commeree Col. Center Joeseph Dariona Minster of Ceremeonies

St Louis Visitors Tour City Industrial and Residence Districts

Twenty fourth street and the Wal ton Heights factory district were inspected before the party moved to Chaddock school where the women of the Chaddock board served tea. After tea the cars were released, and most remained as the visitors were taken to Burlington station for a 7 30 train departure. The St Louis group greatly enjoyed their visit.

Twenty-fouth Street Walton Heights Chaddock School Chaddock Board Burlington Station St. Louisans

Adams Farms Taxable Land Falls Short Of State Average

Adams county farmers face lower acre assessments and taxes than state levels per the first annual tax commission report. Average Adams county farm land per acre exceeds $27 in tax, below the state average of $29.65. Board of Review members aided in lowering assessments for improved lands. Total value of personal property and parcels in Adams County listed at $39,992,705.

Adams County Tax Commission of Hhno W. J. Smith Board of Review Eo. Grubb Dick Meee Wiliam Quigg Adargos Tax Commission Onliie Resaew Adams Addams County Patteenth Wook County

New Officers Elected By Retail Druggists

A meeting at the Hotel Quinesy elected officers for the year. Bo Bersbrch was named president and Albert Po Niemescer secretary and treasurer. Other officers included reviewer and treasurer, with discussions on open shop policies and retail druggist affairs.

Ques Oretad Creggieta Ehes Albert Po Niemescer Assoc Ate AOE Hk Ard Tredastrer Asec

Two Assessors End Work in Townships

Two assessors have finished their duties in the townships and submitted their counts to County Treasurer Frank Jasper. Reports came in from Bo Resting in Clayton township and Lilb erty township, with selections noted in a clipped, corrected style.

Frank Jasper J. Wo Cate

Conference Held With Elliott and Attornies

A county conference was held with Elliott and several attorneys including Lane and Dareaster. The discussions focused on the pending case timeline and possible future actions. The participants met in the afternoon at Lhurst and with Warden Barrett for a short period to review the situation.

Elbert Steven Lawless Mesa Otistis Deether Ars

Fire at Liberty with Little Loss

Fire at Liberty caused minor damage to a parsonage outbuilding. The blaze consumed dry materials inside but local volunteers prevented further spread. It was the second blaze in a short time, with town residents praised for rapid response.

Webuk Liberty Othe Uathole

Deaths and Funerals Notice

Obituary notice for Leas Schaaas lists funeral services held Wednesday afternoon from Pied State Street home. Rev. REL Newton officiated. burial at Woodlind Cemetery. Pallbearers named: Tienes Nethamp, Ateust Netmeyer, Sat Batdwar, AE Swarrout, Pred Reroh.

Pied State Street Rel Newton Woodlind Cemeters Tienes Nethamp Ateust Netmeyer

Marriage Licenses Report with Names and Ages

Marriage license notices list Alma Mae Maper of Madison and Frank Triplett over 21, Sarah Belle Gipeen over 18, and Marshall Deivid Arment of Burlington with Pussy Man Neathead age 28. The brief item records multiple couples and their residences and ages.

Alma Mae Maper Madison Frank Triplett Ournes Sarah Belle Gipeen Marshall Deivid Arment R Burtington Pussy Man Neathead Maten

Library budget fixed by directors at May meeting

Quincey Library board met Thursday afternoon due to Memorial Day. Attendees included Homer Swope Ella Randall W N McMein Rev H J Leemhuis and Mrs Constance I Tas. The budget totals 12260 with salaries 7200 books 2000 subscriptions 500 supplies 400 expenses 250 binding 600 freight 60 light 275 water 35 heat 450 postage 30 contingent fund 160 permanent improvement 300. Salary plan sets Librarian 120 monthly deputy 90 and three assistants 75 each. May activity notes show 95 volumes purchased 12 gifts 50 withdrawn plus reader visits to various rooms and PORS vecunies total circulation. Gifts received for Mee Thomas Brown Woo TL UL PL uN a Rue and fo Pred Mieller.

Quincey Library Board Homer Swope Ella Randall W. N. McMein H. J. Leemhuis Constance I. Tas SLIO Ehe Eens Beeman Tnes Erene SBA Fasartenre Seera Bigtakes Margaret Ringier Miss Ringer Industrial Arts Reference Reom Thomas Brown Woo

Soldier Surrenders To Answer Indictment

Charles Baine, indicted for a statutory offense at the hast session of the granders in the chemit court. He surrendered in Camp Grant after being brought from Ghiney. He offered to bond and appeal, facing the court as a soldier awaiting trial.

Charles Baine Chemit Sheff Jim Semicus Camp Grant Buaone S Ff Saninens Eranery du Tosave Te Omar Suunea Wi Tam Bint

Paying Double Fine in the Liquor Cases

The text discusses penalties and double fines under liquor laws, noting varied provisions and penalties for offenders. It mentions costs, contempts in prior periods, and references to federal court actions, with incomplete phrases indicating multiple liquor law provisions and enforcement details.

Richfield Road Case Delayed Again In Court

Fragmentary report shows a postponement in the Richfield Road case. The joint parties and attorneys are mentioned, with references to Mr MowCard and other representatives awaiting the next continuance.

Richfield Road

Clyde Stover Missing With Hopes He Is Safe

A terse note indicates Clyde Stover may be out of touch and needs to be located. Authorities and family express concern, with hopeful assessments that he may be found unharmed. The fragment raises questions about his whereabouts and calls for information from the public.

Warrant Issued for Zimmerman Arrest

The Pars Cafe proprietors filed a peace disturbance warrant against Officer Zimmerman after an early Thursday incident. He was taken to headquarters, rumored to resign, and later tendered his resignation. The situation involved a struggle, a handgun, injuries, and ongoing investigations led by Chief Ryan and Mayor Brien.

George Zimmerman Pars Cafe Perceman Ryan Brien Odsneam Nohee Mike Angel Rootegnana Zbmneeran Finch Mike Ant Warn Oricer Zimmerman Hanins Ma Bhane Bren Bun Zomureniman

Birth Announcement for Penniest Daughter in Philadelphia Area

Mee and Mrs Nofea Penniest announce the birth of a daughter at South Eighth Street residence B89 1-2 on a Thursday. The newborn adds joy to the Penniest family as relatives celebrate this new arrival.

Mee Nofea Penniest South Eighth Street Phursday

Work of C S Divided in Four Parts for Summer

The Quincy Community Service outlines a four part summer plan to aid unemployment relief and playground work. It will partner with the Industrial Baseball League and boost community singing and chorus activities while reorganizing membership and launching a new drive on June 2. R E McChing chairs the service and aims to make this summer’s effort effective despite bad weather delays.

Pour Domunity Beneft Quincy R. E. Me Ching

Ellington Factory Dance Marks New Plant Extension

Ellington Force held an informal dance Friday evening in the building to celebrate an addition to the plant. Charles McNedd, a company carpenter, led much of the work on the new structure. Machinery was moved and power lines and water service were reconfigured. Music was provided by a six piece orchestral group. The event noted the removal of binding Loe creoan lake and other features as the extension added floor space at 520 Southborough Street.

Ethreten Tettieoo Charles McNedd Company Hs20 Southbourth Street

Miss Rehm Delivers Graduating Recital at Local School

Dor othy Rehm, pupil of Mrs Lillian Thrown Tryghran, presents her graduating recital Thursday evening. The program features a dramatic range and sympathetic tonal qualities with Miss Rehm assisted by the piano instructor.

Mies Dorothy Rehm Lillian Thrown Tryghran Miss Rehm Venice

Keene Township Special Meeting Sets School Election

Residents of Keene township held a special meeting to vote on establishing a school election. Polls will open from noon to 6 PM Saturday. Two Jackson school contestants were discussed. no formal nominations were recorded at the session.

Keene Keene Township Cueck Mieet- Tore Pends

Personal notices and local greetings in Camp Point area

A garbled personals column lists residents and visitors including Georges Miller of 1519 Ste, James F, Roe Dowstne, Ree Downing, Pelt Phon Metered to Queneyv Prom, Gatton, Roe Deavrong, Fob.t Chiropractic, Walter Ep ra ce row systemy, Pastor Mol, Miss Martha Gianacher, Seth Lhoward, Mrs Mo BR Edieon, Elsie Jlamel, Mr UDward, Pred Baldwin, Mrs Dan iel Pamel, Mrs Bo Ot Hamel, Little Miss JL Bennett, and others visiting relatives in Warsaw, Alexandria, and Thatchinson with near-daily local movements and shop notes.

Georges Miller Camp Point James F Arrow Parcel Transit Stemman Steger Berriegame South Pirin Street Stegman Roe Dowstne Ree Downing Roe Oui Walter Meade Seth Lhoward Qin Elsie Jlamel Warsaw Daniel Pamel Bo Ot Hamel Thatchinson, Kans JL. Bennett Alexanderia Vis Okie Pennett North Tenth Street Apo Odeer Ridge Asad Ger Dbatis

Car Company Seeks Permission to Abandon Tracks

The Quines Street Railway company petitions the state public utilities commission for permission to abandon line segments on Broadway from Th to Brent and on Front from Presabt Was to Marne. Citizens express mixed views, with some opposing the Front Street departure while others support the move to save the company and city a large assessment.

Unodte Quines Street Railway Company Gene Ate Pubis Utilities Commumessom Perm Aon Dbbandon Bopooroupe Rto Gheette News Chiaperte Des Spregperd Parelas Fadlwans Dooawas Brent Sertimentes Am Committee Mertrass Manabie Teopay

Fire department horse equipment to be disposed soon

Chief Mu rette prepared an inventory of material and planned a future sale of the department’s discontinued horse gear. The overall issue concerns old carts and related equipment no longer needed, with the department listing items for disposal at a later date.

Heras Marrootte Mayes Brenan Murette

Giant Is Coming With Wortham Show

A chaotic account describes Wortham's arrival and the show’s features expected to draw attention. It notes Albert Van Albert and Wortham, with mentions of a tailor, wardrobe costs, and preparations including shoes, gloves, hat, and feed for the performer amid reported panic and spectacle.

Giant Wortham Phe Wortham Jan Vai Albert van Albert Adbert Ven Aubert Amsterdam Fogrr Tania Fea Amel Dais Tel Real Mieney Stadink Burt

Sued Owner of Former Ferryboat Sues Owner of Former Ferryboat

A civil suit was filed on Thursday in the county court by Mr Mever against the owner of a former ferryboat. The plaintiff seeks damages of 1000 dollars alleging negligence during a November incident near West Quinney. Attorneys Gove rt and Lanmvaster represent the plaintiff. The case, heard by Justice Cyrus, concerned payment and costs.

Aghae “Ery & Wiv Onty Goveert & Lanmvaster Mever West Qiiney Cyrus

Telephone Competition Opposition by Commission

Dispatches report the commission facing opposition over telephone competition. The article notes debates and favor for or against reform, with references to regional voices and potential policy changes affecting service providers.

Right of Way Troubles Highlight City Meeting

A Thursday night town hall meeting drew local residents and officials amid ongoing disputes over getting a right of way. The gathering addressed road access concerns and noted broad attendance and interest in resolving the issue.

No Mail Deliveries On Memorial Day Notice

Postmaster Elmer Livin announces no mail delivery on Memorial Day. City services will pause and usual post office operations will be closed. The message mentions stamps and local ads as reminders to plan ahead for the holiday.

Elmer Livin Vin Rempeed

Plans Complete for Nation Day Parade and Services

The article describes plans for a national observance with a parade starting at a central junction and moving through key streets toward the cemetery. It lists civic leaders, veterans, and school groups organizing the event, with bands, students, and speakers prepared to participate. A memorial service is noted at the cemetery, with several religious and community figures scheduled to speak.

Weltin Shoe Store Sold To a New Firm

A shoe shop in the city has changes hands with the store renamed under new ownership. The purchase involved new management planning future operations and possible changes in offerings at the location.

Weltin Shoe

Memorial Program At Adams School

A memorial program is planned at Adams School with services, exercises, and a tribute to a departed student or staff member. The event features a program of readings, a choir, and a speaker, followed by a moment of remembrance.

ADAMS

Weather Forecast Fragments From An Unreadable Page

Fragmented weather notes describe stations and radar signals, with references to Mississippi, Keokuk, and nearby sites. The garbled text mentions rain, rising river levels, and possible station alerts. no clear forecast or dates are readable.

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