City council debates rates and street plans in hectic session
Aldermen heard from McNutt and Simmonds on utilities policy and urged caution on rate setting as the council considered bond issues, street improvements, and budget appropriations. Discussions covered sidewalk projects, police pension funds, and tarvia oiling limits amid reports of muddy Chestnut Street conditions.
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Schroer
Fee
Ft Quincy
Louis Stton
Mary A. i
Board of Public Engineer
E. R. Chatten
Fianca
Board of Supervisors
Sega
Fr . Corporation
Charles Bartlett
Reith
Olly
Congress
Adams county to form home improvement associations
Mrs. Maude Hessler state leader plans a county meeting in Quincy around Oct 15 to elect officers and organize Adams county Home Improvement associations. Delegates from each community will be sent to an earlier preparatory meeting. Hessler outlines expansion to Clayton Elm Grove Antioch and Loraine and praises Farm Improvement association benefits. Farmer Rusk supports the effort as a county adviser potential.
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Maude Hessler
Adams County
Quincy
Delegay
Guiney
Chamber of Commerce
Hessler
Farm Improvement Association
Melrose
Bluff Hall Church
Payson
Shiloh Church
Mendon
Lima
Camp Point
Columbus
Clayton
Elm Grove
Antioch
Loraine
Rask
Illinois
Congregationalists Open Meeting Here
Twenty eight ministers and delegates attended the Quincy Association of Congregational churches opening session at Christ Church in Quincy. Rev Fred L Hanscom led devotions and Rev F K Hayes spoke on relief work. Walter Schiarnetzki was licensed. Evening session featured George Cawthorne and Rev Frank J Brown Payson. Next morning Ernest Pye will discuss Mohammedanism Christianity and the War. Rev J P Sanderson to close with The Spirit of Congregationalism. Dorcas Sisters of Christchurch served supper.
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Quincy Association of Congregational Churches
Christ Congregational Church
Eleventh
State Streets
Fred L. Hanscom
Pittsfield
F. K. Hayes
Chicago
Congregational Board of Miniaterial Relief
R. Bauman
Quincy
Walter Schiarnetzki
Denver
Benjamin R. Bauman
Christchurch
George B. Cawthorne
Frank J. Brown
Payson
Ernest Pye
Marsovan Theological Seminary
Rmarsovan
Turkey
J. P. Sanderson
Dorcas Siatera
Salem Men's League Supper Set for October 11
The Salem church Men’s League plans a big supper on October 11 expecting a large turnout after last year’s 500 diners. The supper committee met with the church women to finalize details and maintain member contact, keeping those serving under the colors in good standing without dues until their return.
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Men's League
Salem Church
Legal Fight for Two Holstein Cows
Samuel Bennington appeals Daniel Lundberg in circuit court over two Holstein cows detainer from Lundberg who originally won a replevin ruling in Judge Reardon’s court. The case centers on the custody of the two cows and the prior decision is under appeal.
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Samuel Bennington
Daniel Lundberg
Lundberg
Bennington
Quincy Gives $1164 to Arkansas Libraries Campaign
Adams County Library council reported raising 1164 dollars of Quincy's 1800 share in the Snillion dollar war library fund. At the committee meeting in the directors' room, final reports were filed around a clock.
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Quincy
Adams County Library Council
Mendy
Quincy Masons to Confer Third Degree at Lambert Lodge
The Grand Lecturers club of Quincy’s four Masonic blue lodges accepted an invitation to confer third degree work at Lambert Lodge No. 689 during the regular meeting at the Masonic temple Thursday night.
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Masonic Blue Lodges
Quincy
Lambert Lodge
Masonic Temple
Crossed Wires Trigger Garage Fire In Jersey Street
Early Monday morning crews responded to Otto A Mohrenstocker at 1845 Jersey Street after crossed wires started a garage fire. No damage resulted.
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Henry B. Geers
Locust Street
Otto A. Mohrenstecher
Jersey Street
Longtime Quincy Laundry employee dies at home
Pa r Ben F Scott of 1431 North Fourth Street suffered a stroke Monday night and lay critically ill with physicians offering little hope. Relatives from Hannibal and other points arrived as word spread of his condition. His wife and family, including a five year old son, Harry, awaited further word as the body was moved to the table for physicians and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Scott
North Fourth Street
Quincy Laundry Company
Hannibal
Pete
Sandall
Bessie
Jack Loehr
Missouri National Guard
Nevada
Scott
Dave Loehr
Dorothy May
Central Union Telephone Com
Harry
Quincy Milk Price Debate Sparks City meeting
Quincy residents discuss possible milk and cream price rises as dealers prepare to elect officers at Labor Temple. Hodgdon Dairy cites 40 percent cost hikes since August for milk and pasteurizing and delivery. Pioneer Creamery notes a 25 to 40 percent cream rise, with milk prices likely tied to cream costs. Hodgdon says Alton and St Louis dealers push higher rates and forecasts Quincy milk at 12 cents a quart before spring to break even.
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Quincy
Labor Temple
Hodgdon Dairy Company
Morris Hodgdon
George Simonson
Pioneer Creamery
Hodgdon
Alton
St. Louis
Farewell Dinner For 13 Drafted Colored Men
In Lincoln school Leaton Irwin hosted 27 guests for a Sunday noon farewell, honoring 13 drafted colored men with 11 present. Families and Prof. and Mrs. R A Roberts attended as a three course meal was served. Each soldier received a self addressed stamped envelope and a promise of candy from camp if they wrote home. Irwin compared combat fatality risks to civil life, citing insurance data and European casualties. He spoke on the Negro problem and army promotion, urging insurance on the government plan. Parents and wives voiced pride in their sons and husbands forthcoming war service, naming several drafted men in attendance.
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Leaton Irwin
Lincoln School
R. A. Roberts
United States
Europe
A. J. Webb
J. H. Ames Weard
Haggins
Cortez Nixon
Jayte Carpenter
Lioyd
Pier
Jesse
Mi3on Hrerking
John Butler
Romeo Clayton
Assailant Knocked Out by Switchman in Burlington
Warren Banta a Burlington railroad switchman knocked out a man named M Godwell who attacked him in front of Wells Fargo Express on Fourth Street. Godwell was knocked into a plate glass window. both men were arrested and bond posted for Banta to appear in police court. Godwell’s home is unknown. Banta formerly lived in Hannibal.
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Warren Banta
Burlington Railroad
M. Godwell
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Fourth Street
Banta
Fowley and
Muegge
Godwell
Express
Hannibal
Reverend Trueblood Returns to Quincy
Reverend BH W Trueblood has been returned to the United Brethren church conference which closed Bloomington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BH. W. Trueblood
United Brethren Church
Bloomington
Quincy and Adams County Committee for Liberty Loan Drive
General Chairman H F J Ricker of Quincy and district and sub county chairs were named at a Quincy Clearing House meeting in the Ricker National Bank building. Banks plan installment sales to reach Adams county quota with 4 percent bonds tax exempt. Brown and Pike counties also to appoint chairs for the drive.
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Quincy
Adams County
H. F. J. Ricker
Adams
Brown
Pike
Harvey Riggs
J. M. Winters
Loraine
Newell
Sapp
Mendon
George F
Warner
Golden
E. M. Oetting
Camp Point
Hez Henry
Maree Charles Gabriel
Clayton
J. R. Wallace
Liberty
Quincy Clearing Haus Association
Ricker National Bank
William Compt
St. Louis
County
Ricker
Bcounty Direct
Clearing Houses Association
R. R. Turner
First National Bank
Mt. Sterling
Compton
Brown County
Pike County
Mrs F W Crane Organizes Red Cross Branch
Mrs F W Crane of the Quincy Red Cross chapter presided over organizing a Red Cross branch with 30 members in Mt Zion church Richfield township Sunday afternoon. Judge McGarland and Rev Mr [incomplete] spoke. officers named H O Larimore erecta, O W Hess vice president, A Kayl brick treasurer, Mrs Fred N McCart secretary, George Edison served as chairman.
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F. W. Crane
Quincy Red Cross
Red Cross
Mt. Zion Church
Richfield Township
Judge McGarland
Allons
Sf H. O. Larimore
Erecta
Local visits and gatherings in Eubanks area
Mrs Schutte of Quincy visited Thursday to Sunday with Mrs Jog and Mrs Larkin Crouch and family from Dillion of Galesburg. Mrs Owner of Camp Pol spent weeks with Mrs Theodore Bebrias and returned home. Mrs Berrian and Charla Ohnemus visited relatives and helped with repairs at Knapp farm. Friends and neighbors joined the Hoth farm near Quite & Numba for a social couple of days.
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Charla Ohnemus Chase
Knapp
Quite
Numba Friends & Scettry Hoth
Mir
Cnibak
Vinit
Aviation Aspirants Head to Tech for Training
Mrs Joa and Mrs F H J Street host parents visiting after service in the Atlantic fleet. They plan aviation training with Weems and Stillwell in the same program. They expect to leave within a week for the eight week prep course at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, then Pensacola for final training.
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Siheenhussetts Institute of "Technology
Pen‘saca
Florida
PATTING TRIBUTE PAID COL ANDERSON PATTING TRIBUTE PAID
Funeral services for Colonel James Oscar Anderson were held in Stronghurst with private rites at home and public services at the Methodist church led by Rev. A Jaggers. Interment followed at Terre Haute cemetery beside his wife. Masonic lodge conducted the service. a large flag rested on the casket. An immense crowd attended including relatives from Idaho and Colorado and local officials.
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Galesburg
James Oscar Anderson
Stronghurst
Methodist Church
A. Jaggers
Terre Haute
Masonic Lodge
Masonic Brotherhood
S. H. Peassey
Imisband
Ft. Collins
Colo
Frank E. Anderson
Partial List of Teams Named for CA Membership Campaign
A partial list of teams and captains was announced Monday by Secretary W. C. Cawthyme. Named leaders include Elmer Lumours, W. Brown, Borshel Earhart, Russell ing, N. W. Gette, T. Chester Poling, and Captain R. Bennett among others. committees and additional captains are未 set.
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C. A
Elmer Lumours
W. Brown
Borshel Earhart
Russelling
T. Chester Poling
R. Bennett
L. A. Dickhut
O. G. Mull
Asa Burbridge
Fre Wilson
Carl Adams
Fred Bald
William Steinbeck
George Beck
Loren Cox
A. O
W. D. Singleton
E. Vv
Tee
WWF
Gerdes
Syza
Ein Sieckman
Elmer Meyerush
R .Pf
R. Lusk
C. FA Biphenager
A. O. Lindsay
Bata AW
F’ Gibbs
Cxa. Wells
William Oz
W. D. Franklin
Henry Pieper
George
Frank’. Sullivan
An Averkamp
Bert Hagins
Bob Hinchman
Charles E. Cane
Ralph Keamer
Joe Bias
Dr. Mueller
Ho Waldron
Golden men elect home guard officers and drill
Judge Hubbard travels to Golden Friday to assist in forming a home guard company and elect officers. Fifty four men join the effort as a full unit, while Mendon reports eighty seven guards and a surplus over minimum need. Quincy men including Hugh King will join Friday night drilling with names yet to be announced.
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Quincy
Mendon Guards
Hugh King
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Frank Meyer
Arthur Miller
Red
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Salem Men's League
McKinley Syndicate
George Taylor
Fred Taylor
The
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State Saviogs, Loan and Trust Company
Fred H. Brinkoetter
Water Works Company
Stewart
Vermont Street
Quincy Launsdry
Misa Land
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Switchman
Rev. Trueblood
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