Woman on Trial After Killing Husband in Self Defense
Mary Wielage testified through tears about years of abuse by Elmer Wielage, stating she fired the revolver after he threatened her life and drew the gun from a dresser. Key witnesses included Dr Otis Johnston, sister Fanny Bohlen, and Nora Holmes, while defense argued the bullet wound could not have been caused if she held the gun, as no powder burns were found. The case featured contrasting police testimony and detailed March quarrels, with witnesses recounting a violent home environment and a prior jaw injury claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mford “Court
Leomioe
Fred G
Wood
George Koch
Koch
Johnston
Otis Johnston
Dr. Johnston
Wielage
Goodwin
Wielages
Alice Goodwin
Ed McFarland
Ben
George “Venghaus
James. Moore
Maggie Connelly
Moore
Fred King
Elmer Wielage
Illinois bankers plan convention on state welfare topics
The Illinois Bankers Association marks its 25th annual convention by dedicating the program to public welfare. Noted speakers include J. H. Fahey of Boston and Hon. William B Wilson, with emphasis on rural credits and labor questions. Adams county to be well represented as sessions cover labor, rural credits, and Illinois development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Bankers’ Association
J. H. ‘Fahey
Boston
America
William B. Wilson
Myron T. Herick
Cleveland
Ambasador
France
Pollard
Fort
Madison
Illinois
Adams County
Lincoln Theater
Walter H. McPherson
Wm. C Barber
Joliet
Robert
W. Ward
Benton State Bank
Benton
J.S. Aisthorpe
First Bank, and Trust Company
Cairo
John H. Fahey
Chamber* of Commerce of the
United States
William B Wilson
Secretary of Labor
Myron ’ T Herrick
J. A. S. Pollard
Fort Madison Savings Bank
Fort Madison
Country Club
Ilinois
John Fletcher
Fort ‘Dearborn National: Bank
Chicago
Illnois
EB . Hulbert
Merohadiatheen and Trust Company
Aes “Commerce In
W. R. . Moss
Messrs. Moss & Schmidt
D. DeWolf
State Geological Survey
Ss. H. Hastings
Illinois Manufacturers
C. H. Markham
Illinois Central Railroad Company
G.iean
Purdue University
LaFayette
Edmund J. James
University of Illinois
Urbana
F. G.gunsaulus
R. J. Barr
Griggsville Library Gets Carnegie Funds for New Building
Griggsville Ill Sept 30 J 8 elmley has received a letter from the Carnegie Corporation stating the Lang for the new library building has changed and that as soon as a certificate is received showing approval by the city the promise is made the cost shall not exceed 35000 they will advance the money as the work progresses The architect can now prepare his blueprints and specifications after which bids will be advertised for It is hoped the weather remains favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griggsville
Ill
Elmley
Carnegie Corporation
Lang
Eberhart Addresses Fall Celebration on Minnesota Achievements
A robust feature for Quincy’s Fall Celebration is Hon. A. O. Eberhart, former Minnesota governor, delivering an address on the state’s five year record. He rose from Swedish immigrant to governor, highlighting primary, merit, and labor reforms, rail rate reductions, taxation, education expansion, and rural development achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
U.S
Quincy
A. O. Eberhardt
Eberhart
Nebraska
Gustavus, Adolphus College
St. Peter
Sray
Mankato
U.S. Circuit
U. S
Senate
U. S. Supreme Court
Government Bureau Promotes Daily Commerce Reports to Manufacturers
A Chamber of Commerce letter urges American manufacturers to subscribe to the Daily Commerce Reports. It touts global market data from 300 consuls and commercial attaches, with notices of tariff changes and foreign opportunities. The offer costs $2.50 for one year and includes an order form to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Federal ‘Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
United States
Department of Commerce
Or. Com
Commerce Reports
Daily “Commerce
Washington, D. C
Guy Ve.rseer
Edward Schell and Clem Willer Named Officials
Edward Schell named first assistant chief and Clem Willer designated engineer in an annual roster update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Schell
Clem
Willer
Small fines in vagrancy case at police court
Harvey Madison received a $5 fine and costs after arraignment on vagrancy charges for stealing flour from Knollenberg Milling. Herman Hagerbaumer was discharged. The court found the evidence weak, though Madison admitted taking flour and placing it in Hagerbaumer’s buggy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Madison
Knollenberg Milling Company
Herman Hagerbaumer
Madison
Hagerbaumer
Hagan, Liquor Dealer, Dies in Quincy Hotel
J W Hagan known as Hagan and Rundle liquor firm partner died at the Hotel Quincy after a long illness. Born in New Castle Ohio forty eight years ago he lived in Mt Sterling and Quincy for many years. Survived by widow and son Russell two sisters and three brothers. Funeral plans pending with Elks Eagles Moose and other clubs mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Hagan
Quincy
Mr. Hagan
New Castle
Ohio
Chicago
Mt. Sterling
Rushville
Brown
Schuyler
Russell
L. .C. Denman
Coshocton
Arthur Geddings
Vermillion
Frank
James
Robert
A‘l
Geddings
James Hagan
the Elks, Eagles, Moose
North Side Boat, Club
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Epworth League season opens with varied musical program
At the First German M. E. church parlo rs Epworth league launched the fall and winter season with a well attended program of music and readings. Highlights included organ solo by Isabelle Ebert a male quartet Waterlilies My Love is like a Red Red Rose Violin Serenade by Fred Wilson piano by Esther Mills and duets by Mrs George Roth and Mrs Rudolph Wilms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Epworth League
League
Isabelle Ebert
Glee Club
Clayton Horse Takes PreE For All Trots In Clayton Day
Clayton Til September 30 In cool air the first day of races drew hundreds as Deocy won the free-for-all trot and Red Dick took the 2:25 pace. Attendance was excellent with visitors from Quincy and nearby towns. race summaries include Deocy 2:20, Lezonta 2:22, Colonel B 2:43, Lelia Brown 4.34. Free soup distributed by Ben Clark. Clayton band provided music. other events featured a married men’s baseball game and a big card for Friday’s final day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Til
Red Dick
Owens
Augusta
Deocy
Thompson
Quincy
Badeceas
Lelia Brown
Adams County
Fast Clayton
Clark
Ben Clark
Local notices and deaths in brief Friday edition
Pick ups: first Friday night meetings at boat clubs and a 4 p.m. ham lunch at Blue Ribbon Buffet. Obituaries note Mary Brown widow of 735 North Ninth Street died Wednesday of cerebral hemorrhage. James A Stewart Jr 40 years old died yesterday at Blessing Hospital. A Mr Lewis sustained a foot injury from falling pig iron at Fifth and Kentucky. Additional fragmented names and references to local workers appear in this brief, unreadable item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Mary Brown
North Ninth. Street
Blessing Hospital
Versailles
Lewis
Fifth
Kentucky
James
Thomas
Samuel
Bradley
Iver
Eleven Answer Taps At The Home Eleven Members
A September roll from Soldiers' Home lists eleven veterans who answered taps. Names include Frank H. King aged 74 from Co D 54th Il Inf, William W. Martin aged 77 from Co D 106th Ill Inf, Charles H Whitney aged 69 from Co C 1st Mich Engineers, Edward Saddler aged 71 from Co I 9th Il Inf, Addison Carter aged 78 from Co T 1st U S Colored Inf, James Carter aged 69 from Co C 8th Nt Cav, Henry Leighty aged 72 from Co Cy 16st Ti Inf, Louis Lambert aged 71 from Co D 148th MM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. King
William, W. ‘Martin
Charles H. “Whitney
Co. C
Mich
Engineers
Edward Saddler
Addison Carter
U. S
James Carter
Henry Leighty
Louis Lamber
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Andon
Roland M
YY. W. A
T. and E
Juanita Nichols
Charlotte Hall
Lucretia Warris
Weisenburger
Association
Dunne
Griggsville Library
Carnegie
Ross
Ebercart
Evty
Farmers’ Clubs Nd
Ural
Guv
Hurtiot
E. E. Pratt
Bureau
Glayton
J. W. Hagan
Epworth
First
M. E. Church
Deccy
Busge
Boy
Clayton Band
Rustic Painter
Russell Boy
Tom Montgomery
Bessie Winfield
Realize
Golden Boy
Cleo. W
Oro Oole
Butcher Boy
Col. Mosby
Decoy
Col. B
Benzonia
Roy Almont
Icelander
King Edward
Cora May
Ella Earl
A Bessie’ Winfield
Eeelie
Cloe W
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