County Clerks Elect W J Smith Vice President At Peoria Meet
County Clerk W J Smith was elected vice president of the County Clerks at the annual state convention in Peoria. He succeeds Joseph Kellerstraff of Peoria who becomes chairman. Smith also joins the legislative committee while Oscar Arnizen of McKee township lands a credentials post. Charles Byers of Sangamon county is re elected secretary. Officers hold their posts for one year as the gathering adjourns after a notably successful session. The next convention will be in Ottawa in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Peoria
Joseph Kellerstraff
Smith
Oscar Arnizen
Fro McKee Township
Charles Byers
Sangamon County
Ernst J. Grubb
Board of Supervisors
Amigen
J. B. Cook
Quincy
Daly and
Kessinger
Daly
Ottawa
Dentists Plan Big Meeting in Quincy
Dentists from Quincy and Macomb gathered at the Hotel Quincy for a dinner to organize a two day dental meeting on November 12 and 13. Attendees from Adams Hancock Fulton and McDonough counties will help pick a site and develop a program with a committee. Participants included Quincy doctors A H Sohra G M Blair L H Wolfe W A L King Robinson Edward Koetters John B Buehner Lawrence Duncan H L Whipple Raymond Padberg and Macomb doctors J D McMillen W E Mayer K G Worrell C M Rile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Macomb
Adams
Hancock
Fulton
McDonough
Dra. A. H. Sohra
G. M. Blair
L. H. Wolfe
W. A L. King
Robinson
Edward Koetters
John B. Buehner
Lawrence Duncan
H. L. Whipple
Raymond Padberg
Drs. J. D. McMillen
W. E. Mayer
K. G. Worrell
C. M. Rile
Campaign Ends with More Monkey Needed
Salvation Army fund drive in Quincey and Adams county aims for 22 500 but operates with shortfall. Some townships request continued time while 50 citizens are asked to subscribe 100 each to cover missing funds. Only 9 000 of 16 400 goal in Quincy has been raised. Tag Day plans are dropped due to insufficient prep time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Quincey
Adams County
Quincy
Quincy City Hall meeting handles routine department duties
The Pulse Commission and fire commissioners met in Quincy City Hall on Thursday night to pay bills and attend routine department duties. No action of special public interest was taken.
Plans For Adams County Fair In Quincy Fall
Henry Cupp leads efforts to locate a county fair site in Quincy Adams county for next fall investigating two properties and seeking state aid through the Department of Agriculture. Charles Adkins notes state support contingent on proper organization reports and premiums. Cupp emphasizes broad citizen backing and aims for a large 1920 fair if work begins now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Henry Cupp
Agricultural Department
Adkins
Cupp
Navy recruiting train lauded for cordial Quincy welcome
Lieut. Scoy and Lieut. De Clark head a navy recruiting train that spent Wednesday in Quincy and praised the reception as among the most cordial in 13 states. The Hampton Roads glee club and Navy men concurred that Quincy treated them royally, with War Camp Community Service and Lions Club handling entertainment and the Quincy Motor Club hosting navy singers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Navy
Scoy
de Clark
Hampton Roads
War Camp Community Service
Lions’ Club
Navy Singers
Quincy Motor Club
Probate court estates and bonds filed this week
In probate court J Mark Curry administrator and Charles V Gay Fred S Omer and Warren C Omer as securities gave bond for 30 dollars in the estate of Richard S Curry. George Kammerer executor and Henry E Schmiedeskamp security gave bond of 200 dollars in the estate of Philip Kammerer Friday. John F Garner administrator of Benton O Markwell’s estate reported receipts 1825.37 with 463.77 distributed. Receipts 21419.62 mostly paid out to heirs in the will of Elizabeth Koch per Adam Koch executor. Inventory of William F Husemann estate shows real estate and chattels 1590 notes 1324. Co H Wood administrator of H H Cober estate shows receipts 124.35. Inventory of Wesley Hochgraber estate notes 100. Lewis Frame executor of Benjamin F Frame shows receipts 6809.89 and Mary F Frame receives 2133.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mark Curry
Charles V. Gay
Fred S. Omer
Warren C. Omer
Richard S. Curry
George Kammerer
Henry E. Schmiedeskamp
Philip Kammerer
John F. Garner
Benton O. Markwell
George W. Markwell
Frank Markwell
Wilbert Markwell
Sarepta Marshall
Effie Gough
Emma Wright
Elizabeth Koch
Adam Koch
William F. Husemann
Martha Husemann
Co. H. Wood
H. H. Cober
Wesley Hochgraber
Mara Hochgraber
Lewis Frame
Benjamin F. Frame
Mary F. Frame
Real Estate Transfers Dolor and partners trade multiple Quincy lots
Real estate transfers list multiple conveyances totaling various sums. William White and Araminta White transfer to Effie V Parker for 1600. James W Mitchell receives East half of section eight in Keena township for 7200. Nutting to Wilbur and Mabel Lange quarter lot T block 7 in F C Moore's addition, 10. Heckrodt to William Adams part of section four Columbus township, 1. Bell to Lamburtus and Augusta Weasels part lot 15 block 3 in Quincy. Voshnake and Isabelle Clark to Tonty Co. Voshnake in Alstyne’s addition to Quincy, 1500. Veach to Henry Sparks four lots in Clayton base, 8000. Kirkpatrick to Ena Wing lot 10 Montgomery's add to Clayton, 2500. Bernard Eiff to Archbald Ralph lot 0 block 13 Quincy. Eyman to Orle Alexander lots 7 8 and 9 village LaPrairie 2400. Rosie and Harry Ralaton to Sarah J Eyman lots 6 and 6 block 23 LaPrairie 1500. Jansen to John N Roger lot 12 part lot 12 1 block 4 F C Moore's add Quincy 3100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William MM. White
Araminta White
Effie V. Parker
Clayton
Willam M. Steiner
Sneda M. Steiner
James W. Mitchell
Keena Township
Josaph B. Nutting
Isabella Nutting
Wilbur
Mabel Lange
F. C. Moore
Quincy
George W. Heckrodt
Wiilam
Henry Sparks
Coan
C. H. Kirkpatrick
Ena Wing
Montgomery
Bernard Eiff
Archibald Q. Ralph
John CC. Cox
Sarah Eyman
Orle Alexanter
LaPrairie
Rosie E
Harry KR
Ralaton
Sarah J. Eyman
Carrie M. Jansen
John N. Roger
Wanted Two Boys for Mailroom Work Today
Help wanted notice from Whig office seeks two boys for mailroom duties. Apply in person at the newspaper office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Office
Directors of 6. TN- Meeting Today at Chamber of Commerce
An unusual called meeting of Chamber of Commerce directors is set for today at Hotel Quin cy at noon. The agenda includes bond issue questions and related letters. Unlike recent gatherings, this will be an open meeting with press invited. Business Manager Pierson said acting president Julius Respohl authorized the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Pierson
Julius ‘Respohl
Woman Prefers Workhouse To Life With Husband in Adultery Case
In Justice of the Peace court Mrs. Mary Bruns testified she would rather spend the rest of her life in the workhouse than live with her husband John Bruns. State's Attorney Adair asked if she would stay with him. she pleaded not guilty to adultery for living with Floyd Carnis, a returned soldier. The case was continued to October 11. Carnis remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bruns
Court of Justice of the Peace
E. J. Bonney
LeRoy Adair
John Bruns
Bruns
Bonney
Carnes
Chubbuck Delays Visit to Quincy Officials
H E Chubbuck executive manager of the street railway lines will not visit Quincy to meet Mayor OBrien and the street car employes committee before Monday or Tuesday due to pressing business in Peoria. Superintendent Martin announced the change Thursday. All street car lines in Quincy are expected to be equipped with the new Bimney cars Sunday and the new fast time schedules will be in full operation on south end lines. The men s committee have not yet drafted the contract but will soon present it to company officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Chubbuck
Peoria
Quincy
O’brien
Martin
South End
Judge Orr Hears Several Cases In The County Court
Judge Warren Orr of Carthage presiding in place of County Judge Fred Wolfe ruled on multiple matters in the county court. He allowed a $114 credit to the Frey estate against the Heckrodt estate separate from the $512 claim for services, while denying the $512 claim. Another petition by Mary Dickhoener seeking support for four children was dismissed after evidence showed she could support herself with about $5,000 in property income. Delinquency proceedings against Carl Vahle and Louis Spidle for pilfering brass and lead were continued 30 days. A number of probate matters filled the busy docket as no court sat earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Frey
Henry Heckrodt
Warren Orr
Carthage
Fred Wolfe
Frey
Heckrodt
Henry
Henry ,Schmiedeskamp
Steve Lawless
Chauncey Wood
Orr
Mary Dickhoener
Adair
LeRoy Adair
Dickhoener
Clayton Firm Sues For $333 Account
Herman Smith of Smith Bros. in Clayton filed suit in circuit court against Ralph Kirkbride alleging indebtedness of $333 for flour and other articles. The bill claims Kirkbride disposed of property to delay creditors and now resides in Vermont. It. Adair & Roy represent Smith. suit filed for October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Smith
Smith Bros
Clayton
Ralph Kirkbride
Smith
Kirkbride
Vermont
Adair & Roy
Commission Expiration Note Sealed Stamp
A brief record noting a commissioned official with a seal and the commission expiration date February 11, 1920. The fragment indicates authentication and term limit without additional context or names.
Hill Delegates Instructed For The Convention
Members of the Henry R Hit Post American Legion met in the Knights of Columbus hall to shape the post stance for the Peoria state convention. They backed compulsory military training with some limits on the Chamberlain Towne bill and supported bonuses for returning service members if discussed. They also favored free educational opportunities for veterans and urged investigation into American camp treatment of prisoners. The meeting named Peoria delegates Lawrence Smith Dr Thomas B Knox Joseph Ehart and Marks Alexander with alternates Bud Halligan Carl Adams Milton Braxmeier and Victor Dillon. A November 11 armistice anniversary dance was planned at the Armory and the Knights hall was made the post’s regular meeting place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Henry R. Hit! Post American Legion
Knights of Columbus
Peoria
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Quincy
The
Post
Lawrence Smith
Thomas B. Knox
Joseph Ehart
Marks Alexander
Deaths and Funerals for William Holtschlag in Quincy
William Holtschlag aged 58 died at his North Fifth Street home after a long illness. Born in Germany he came to America as a young man and lived most of his life in Quincy. He leaves a widow and seven children Frank William Joseph Carl Mrs Olker Mrs George Gille and Pauline. He belonged to St Francis church St Josephs Society. Paul Weingartner nephew of Katherine Gantert died suddenly at home in Belleville at university of Illinois Medical Center due to heart disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holtschling
Willam Holtschlag
North Fifth Street
Germany
Mr. Holtschlag
America
Quincy
St. Joseph's Society
St.Francis Church
St. John Catholic Church
Frank
William
Joseph
Carl
Olker
George Gille
Pauline Holtschlag
City
Paul Weingartner
Katherine Gantert
North Sixth
Belleville
University of
Ilnois
Mrs Harriet Staples Dies In Galesburg
Galesburg October 3 Mrs Harriet Staples died in the home of her sister Mrs Lottie Harris 1177 N Cherry In this city Wednesday morning about one o clock Harriet Herrick born in Adams county Illinois in 1842 She married Thomas Staples of Fairmont Missouri whose service in the US Army ended with his death in 1862 She lived with her Harris relatives and in 1913 moved to Galesburg with Dr Harris and his wife since which time she resided with her sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Harriet Staples
Lottie Harris
N. Cherry &J
Harriet Herrick
Adams County
Illinois
Fairmont
Missouri
Thomas Staples
United States
Tie
Staples
W. T. Harris
Gottie Harris
Harris
Keosauqua Ja
High School Notes on Sportsmanship and Season Tickets
Thursday assembly featured T E Musselman praising true spirit in high school athletics with humorous anecdotes. Coach Rossi urged support for the Hannibal High School game against the local team. The game will be at the athletic field on Fourteenth and Jersey instead of League Park. Booster club began selling season tickets and tickets for the Hannibal game are on sale to students and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Musselman
Musselman
Rossi
H.S
Hannibal High School
Jersey
League Park
Denies Intending Leaving With Man
Mrs. Earl Pierson corrected police about her husband’s claim that she planned to flee Quincy with another man. She said the car driver was hired to transport her and the baby to the train. Pierson allegedly took the child to the police station during a dispute, and she warned she would be content if the child is placed in Woodland Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Pierson
Burlington
Quincy
Pierson
St. Louis
Seventeen Deaths At Home In September
Seventeen deaths occurred in the Soldiers' Home during September according to Superintendent John E. Andrew. All were Civil War veterans and no women died that month. The list includes Parsons 66, Hoon 50, Stearns 76, Duncan 84, Sweetsh 76, Lee 76, Highland 78, Hicks 54, Hey 85, Page 77, Hubschman 72, Ferbrache 78, McMahon 73, McDougal 72, William Henry colored 72, Taylor 76, Knight 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Andrew
J. Parsons
Co. H
U.S. Eng
Samuel Hoon
Frank 3B. Stearns
U. S. Navy
John Duncan
Ith
George W. Sweetsh
Co. E
Maine Inf
Henry Lee
Co. Addil
Jasper Hey
Co. C
Justin S. Page
Co. F. Dist HL
Paul G. Hubschman
Kansay
James D. Ferbrache
Ohio
George McMahon
Co. 1
Thomas N. McDougal
U.S. Navy
Willan Henry
Co. A
U. S. Cal
John B. F. Taylor
I. Inf
Robert H. Knight
Co. D
Tenn. Inf
Quincy Masons Visit Columbus For Degrees
Twenty Quincy Masons traveled to Columbus to confer degrees on five candidates. Out of town Masons joined the local lodge annual event with guests led by George Zoller and J W Hart. A chicken dinner and a post meeting lunch marked the day as the Columbus lodge, though new, continues to forge ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Masons
Columbus Lodge
Quincy Masons
George Zoller
J. W. Hart
William Bunte
S. A. Lee
Charles Lane
Chris Tuffle
Elmer Lummis
Otis Arnold
Joan Steiner
A. C. Koch
Walter Meyer
F. FF. Brinkoe
Demented Man Found Inside Sealed Car in Burlington Yards
A man giving the names Oscar or T. O. Penny was found in a sealed box car in Burlington yards on Thursday evening. He stated he lived at Fourth and Lancaster streets in Galesburg and had been in an asylum. He said he had been in the car about a day and is possibly 35. Humane Officer John Coens will be asked to take charge and locate his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
T. O. Penny
Burlington Yards
Fourth
Lancaster Streets
Galesburg
Humane
John Coens
Penny
Macabees Plan Membership Drive For Globe Tent
Knights of Maccabees Globe Tent No 97 held a Moose hall meeting to endorse a membership drive and scheduled a large lunch and smoker for Thursday October 16. The organizing committee includes G M Ullman as chairman with Fred Storrs John McKee L C Meeks C A Kinkle and A J Margis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Maccabees
Globe
Moose Hall
G. M. Ullman
Fred Storrs
John McKee
L. C. Meeks
C. A. Kinkle
A. J. Margis
Quincyans Travel to See Sox Reds World Series Games
A Quincy party led by Thomas Lenane M E Wiles William Coyle Gerald Wegs and Rudolph Winking left Thursday for Chicago to attend World Series games at White Sox Park Jecey Lenane manager of the Quincy Gems will return home for Saturday and Sunday games with the All-Stars Wies stays in Chicago through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lenane
M. E. Wiles
William Coyle
Gerald Wegs
Rudolph Winking
Chicago
Whits Sox
Jecey Lenane
Quincy Gems
Gems
Wies
Harris Buck O Farrell Returns Home From Navy
Harris Buck O Farrell is back in civilian life in Quincy after months of naval service. He gained quick recognition for talent in band and orchestra work, served as assistant director of a large band, and led an orchestra entertaining soldiers and sailors in camps and hospitals in England. He plans to resume musical work after a short rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris O'Farrell
Navy
Quincy
Buck” O'Farrell
Hee
England
O'Farrell
Keokuk Pair Granted Marriage Licenses
William C Seabold 22 of Keokuk and Bessie Hill 18 of Keokuk are married couples. James W Haggerty 23 of Canton Mo and Mildrad Gamble 22 of Lomax Til obtained licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Seabold
Keokuk
Bessie Hill
James W. Haggerty
Canton
Mildrad Gamble
Lomax
Til
Pressmen Strike Nearing End As Talks Continue
Union committee members say an agreement with three printing plants is close following talks with owners. State Organizer Charles Reigan is expected to arrive to help resolve few remaining issues. The Western Catholic signed a contract Thursday, leaving Mc Mein Irwin and Globe printings to meet with union committee men. A service bureau letter notes shortages and wage demands, with cylinder, platen, and feeder positions priced, while some plants seek clarified conditions before settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reigan
Quincy
McMein, Irwin and Globe
S. Kjaer
W. H. WeMein
Whig
No Trace of Gar Found After Car Theft
After a vain search for Mrs. Elizabeth Rupps seven passenger Alien vehicle taken from in front of Eighth and Maine streets while the family attended church police conclude professional thieves stole the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar
Elizabeth Rupp
Eighth
Maine Streets
Births in Quincy Reported by Board of Health
Recent births in Quincy are listed with family names and addresses. A son for Mr. and Mrs. William F. Schuette of 715 12 South Tenth Street on September 1. A son for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Adams of 22138 Lind Street on September 10. A son for Mr. and Mrs. K Ellerbrook of 515 Jefferson Street on September 17. A daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoener of 1027 Monroe Street on September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Board of Health
William F. Schuette
South Tenth Street
Frank Adams
Lind Street
K. Ellerbrook
Jefferson Street
Harry Hoener
Monroe Street
Weather summary and river stage outlook for the region
Generally fair weather Friday into Saturday with a cooling trend and scattered showers. Temperatures rise and fall with a northwestern cooling trend. river gauges show modest rises below Musee, Hannibal, and Davenport as a flood message notes a 1.4 foot rise near Hannibal and an overall uptick across stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musee Louisiana
Hannibal
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Adams, Hancock, McDonough and
Abe Martin
Chubbuck
Quincy Whig
Congress
State OF Illinois
A. O. Lindsay
Whig Company
Quincy, Il
R. M. Switzer
Aa. O. Lindsay
John H. Stenhard
III
F. M. Lindsay
Decatur
Anna M. Ellis
Heation
Alo. Lindsay
Frank J. Kircher
Audit Bureau of
Tlone
NET
Man
Columbus
Macabees
Buck
O’farrell
Service Bureau
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union
Henry Steinkamp
Pressmen's Union
Brother Steinkamp
Canada
Platen
Owers
Pidgeh
Howers
S.C
Adler
Daily River Bulletin
Peet
Davenport
Ilso
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