Night schools planned for Quincy students
Charles M. Gill, superintendent, reports progress toward night schools in Quincy after study in St. Louis. Board favors night schools, considers Y M C A class use of High School, and approves funds for civic education pamphlets to be distributed to pupils. September enrollment at 4179 with healthy city statistics. expense funds show salaries and other costs totaling $16,959 and $1,748 from building funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Gill
St. Louis
Charles. M. Gill
Quincy
Gill
State Page
Francis P. Blair
Board of Education
Educational Fund
Chamber of Commerce plans October 18 member meeting
Directors in a monthly session Thursday night approve a member meeting for October 18 to discuss expanding chamber work, reorganizing, and clearing up the industrial fund account. Proposals will be presented in concrete form at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
County Officers to Attend Joliet Convention
County Clerk Billy Smith and Supervisors J C Gibbs Fred N Bener and Henry Scarbrough will attend the state association convention of supervisors county clerks and probate clerks in Joliet October 9 to 11. Talks include New Legislation discussion led by W S Binns and talks on fees in criminal hearings and tuberculosis sanatoriums. Governor Lowden to tour addres with a smoker and theater party planned. Oscar Heinrich will discuss good roads and the proposed 60,000,000 bond issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Smith
Mrs. Smith
J. C. Gibbs
Fred N. Bener
Henry Scarbrough
State Association of Supervisors
Joliet
Mr. Smith
W. S. "Binns
Pike County
Pred Graflund
Moline
Board of Review
Alfred Chatterton
McDonough County
George Palmer
Lowden
Oscar Heinrich
Peoriam County
BE. Brandt
Dynamite Williams on trial for Peoria homicide
Charles Dynamite and Benjamin Williams faced murder charges in Peoria circuit court for the death of Charles Williams wife who died from wounds after a drunken fight at 1711 South Adams Street. The brothers, arrested at stabbing, were held without bail as opening statements began. Prosecutor Stubbles signaled possible self defense plea. Dynamite, known in Quincy police circles, had moved to Peoria shortly before the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Benjamin Williams
Peoria
South Adams Street
Charles S. Stubbles
Quincey
Stannus Returns From New York Medical Study
Dr. E. F. Stannus and Mrs. Stannus came home from New York Thursday night. He had been at the New York Polyclinic hospital since July pursuing a post graduate course in diseases of the eye ear nose and throat. He noted decorations for the great Red Cross parade and recalled the Japanese Mission visit last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Stannus
Dutch Lunch Brings Laughter at Ladies Aid Night
The South Side Boat Club Ladies Aid held a masquerade lunch at the boathouse on Thursday. Costumes drew prizes for Ora Weiss as an old maid and Pansy Lumenstahl as Rag Time Lizz, with poems and musical numbers enhancing the evening. Next Tuesday’s regular meeting is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
South Side Boat Club
Ora Weiss
Pansy Lumenstahl
Lizz
Lilly Weidkamp
Autos Wrecked in Washboard Road Crash
Albert Bross of Coatsburg and a Golden car collided between Coatsburg and Camp Point Thursday afternoon. Both drivers escaped death as both vehicles were traveling fast and were nearly demolished in the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bross
Coatsburg
Camp Point
Golden
Bond drive in Quincy and Adams county details announced
Quincy Clearing House association finalized the Liberty Loan bond drive plan for Quincy and Adams county. Subscriptions under 1000 dollars may be paid in full with interest from November 15 1917, larger sums in four installments and weekly or monthly payments with no interest on partial payments. The drive closes October 27 with a target of about 1.25 million dollars and a repeat personal campaign to recruit solicitors in every township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Quincy Clearing House Association
Hotel
City
Steve Lawless
Liberty
Hea Henry
Camp Point
E. M. Oetting
Golden
Charles Gabriel
Payson
Newell Sapp
Loraine
James Moffitt
Clayton
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Clearing House Association
Miss Hoffman recounts details of fatal car accident
Miss Laura Hoffman and detectives Meise and Piercy reviewed the events of a Tuesday night crash in which Miss Fredericka Alemeier, 22, was severely injured. Hoffman's testimony places five young women in a car driven by Tyleston Pott, with Pott speeding after they left a social gathering, leading to Alemeier's fall from the moving vehicle near South Twelfth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meise
Piercy
Police Department
Laura Hoffman
Thirteenth Street
Fredericka Alemeier
Miss Hoffman
Ahlemeier
Miss Ahlemejer
Pott
Benton
Washington, Jefferson
Madison Street
Miss Ahlemeier
Southpark
Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison Street
Twelfth Street
Pierson Manufacturing Company
Sixth
Vermont
Tyle O. Pott
Whig
12Th
Washington
Damage suit follows collision of autos
Mrs. 2 Dickman sues Ira Lovell of Carterville Illinois and Harvey Newman for 300 dollars in a crash at Sixth and Jersey streets. Lovell, car driver, previously fined 3 dollars and costs in Judge Reardon court for a traffic ordinance violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickman
Ira Lovell
Carterville
Harvey Newman
Beandon
Sixth
Jersey Streets
Lovell
Griggsville
Ladies' Social Union Elects Its Officers
The Luther Memorial church Ladies' Social union met at Mrs. John Pankoke's home and elected officers: Mrs. George Ernst as president and Mrs. David Ross as vice president. Existing officers Mrs. G Dasbach and Mrs. Leonard Schmidt were installed. They planned meals for the Synod convention October 15 to 19 and set a Christmas bazaar for November 86. A new member, Mrs. Bingaman, joined and the group approved a $50 contribution for church improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Social Union
Luther Memorial Church
John Pankoke
George Ernst
David Ross
G. Dasbach
Leonard Schmidt
Synod
Social Union
Missionary Society
Dorcas Guild
Springfield coal advances in Quincy with limited supply
The price of Springfield lump coal rises to 4.75 a ton in Quincy. Local dealers margin remains 35 cents below the 195 a ton government maximum. With 220 mine price and 95 cents freight, f o b Quincy total is 3.15, leaving 1.60 gross margin. Dealers scarce and rail shortages blamed for tight supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Springfield
F. O. B. Quincy
High School Notes Highlight Militia, Library, and Events
In Thursday assembly Mr. Wellemeyer discussed militia training for high school boys and expanding the library. John A. Hall and Hugh King offered training services and the armory would be used. A 25 monthly magazine order was planned to aid all departments, with fund-raising to boost reference books. Parent-Teachers meeting planned. football interest meeting held. junior and senior auto parties scheduled for this evening. Harold Bush departs for Chicago to attend the World Series games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellemeyer
John A. Hall
Hugh King
Coach Hall
Thomas Farm
Columbus
Putnam Springs
Births Reported in Quincy and Area Headlines
Recent births reported to the health department include a son born to Mr and Mrs James Ewing at 2028 Spruce Street on September 26 1917. Tom S Carlin of Golden was re elected secretary treasurer of the Illinois Highway Commissioners association at the Peoria convention. A new floor and radiator planned for the County Superintendent of Schools office. A son died shortly after birth to Mr and Mrs J L McCune of 5380 North Eleventh Street. burial at Stone Cemetery Ursa. Ware Wayland company offers up to 50 in gold for best six ears of corn. prizes range 20 15 10 5 dollars. Trap shoot at South Side Boat Club Sunday features George Osborn defending the Odell medal. Brown trophy for longest medal holder. hunting season pauses noted. Shells sold at boat house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Felow
James Ewing
Spruce Street
Tom Carlin
Tom S Carlin
Golden
Illinois Highway Commissioners’ Association
Peoria
J. L. McCune
North Eleventh Street
Stone Cemetery
Ursa
Wayland Company
Quincy
South Side Boat Club
Boat House
George Osborn
Odell
Brown
Hartzell
Elmer Mutz
Kid McCoy
Tri Mu Bible Class Celebrates Tonight
The Tri Mu Bible class of Central Baptist Church will observe their eleventh anniversary at the fourth and Jersey street church this evening at 8 o'clock. The program includes class song, prayers, welcomes, solos by Mrs McNutt and Miss Murphy, duets, readings, piano and violin solos, and an address "Class Loyalty" by Rev. W. O. Shank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Mu
Central Baptist Church
Jersey Street
Houglan
W H. Jones
Charles McNuitl
J. McNutt
Wealthy Murphy
Cramer
Brainer
Nellie Hampton
Sylvia Taylor
C. H. Brooks
Fritzie Miller
Rev. W. O. Shank
Dewey School Parent Teachers Association Year Program
The 1917 18 Dewey school PTA program lists officers Mrs James Riggs president Mrs Law rence Thayer vice president Mrs John Wittman secretary and Mrs M C Wittman treasurer The executive committee includes Mrs A J Clark and Rollie N Stacy Meetings begin with student exercises and end with business and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey School
Parent-Teachers’ Association
James Riggs
Lawrence Thayer
John Wittman
M. C. Wittman
A. J. Clark
Rollie N. Stacy
Parent-Teachers' Association
E. S. Dowell
Edward Fawcett
J. F. Wellmeyer
Quincy High School
Arthur Dunn
United Cereal Company
Jos. L. Thomas
Charles M. Gill
Quincy Schools
Joan H. Steiner
George G. Gabriel
Board of Education
Lieutenant Irwin Seeks Local Help For Company E Families
Lieutenant Irwin of Company E, back from Springfield, urges Quincy chambers to organize a cross group committee with Red Cross and Ad club members to raise funds for dependent families of the married men in the company. A baggage car for Company E was set out, but orders to return home were countermanded to stay in Camp Lincoln, intensifying the families' hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin
Company E
Springfield
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Red Cross
Ad Club
Adjt
Dickson
Camp Lincoln
Woodland home women elect officers for year
The Woodland home women’s board held its regular meeting Thursday at the home. They have canned a large amount of fruit and vegetables for winter. The home averages fifty residents in summer, with some shelter cases and adoptions. Officers elected: President Mrs J Willis Gardner, vice-president Mrs Harry Bray, second vice-president Mrs D L Musselman, corresponding secretary Mrs Dean Richardson, treasurer Mrs E K Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland Home Women’s Board
J. Willis Gardner
Harry Bray
D. L. Musselman
Dean Richardson
E. K. Stone
Meetings in Labor Temple Next Week
Seventeen union meetings are listed for the Labor temple next week. On Sunday the Typographical union No 89 and Musicians union No 265 meet. Monday features Electrical Workers No 67 Carpenters No 1366 and Tailors No 180. Tuesday includes Cigarmakers No 47 Stonecutters No 3 and Beer Drivers No 263. Wednesday lists Building Trades Council Bartenders' League No 153 and Foundry Employes. Thursday shows Carpenters No 189 and Team Owners No 1sd. Friday covers Trades and Labor Assembly Bricklayers No 1 and Machinists No 22. Saturday hosts Bakers No 203.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Temple
Musicians’ Union
Morsday—Electrical Workers’ Union
Carpenters’ Union
Tailors’ Union
Cigarmakers’ Union
Stonecutters’ Union
Beer Drivers’ Union
Building Trades Council
Bartenders’ League
Foundry
Team Owners’ Union
Trades and Labor Assembly
Bricklayers’ Union
Machinists’ Union
Bakers’ Union
Mrs Mollering seeks removal from aid list
Mrs Henry Mollering of 238 North Twelfth street asked to be taken off the aid list for Company E families. She now handles her husband’s business and can provide for herself and children until his return. Also notes Eagles' whist and dance set for Oct 12 after Thursday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mollering
North Twelfth Street
Company E
Zoller
Pierson
Chamber of Commerce
Eagles
Citizens Debate Proposed 3500,000 Quincy Bond Issue
A Thursday night community league meeting in Quincy split over a proposed 3.5 million street bond. Opponents argued it burdens property owners, favoring a ten year bond plan and creosote blocks, while proponents cited city needs and past delays. A Franklin school meeting is planned next Tuesday to continue discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Community League
City Hall
George A. Wall
R. E. Hackman
W. T. Eddy
Osborne
E. H. Osborne
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Tarvia
Bloomington
Herman Schelp
Ross
Thompson
Thomas E. Thompson
Alderman Myers
J. B. Hanly
Franklin School
Mendon Farmer Reports High Oats Yield
Big Oats yield reported by H. K. Turner on 11 acres yields 1,643 bushels, about 95 bushels per acre. Seed variety used was Iowa 103. Reporting to Farmer Rusk, Mendon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. K. Turner
Mendon
Rusk
Iowa
Local Temperature Readings and River Stage Update
Local temperatures yesterday ranged from 8 to 50 degrees with noon values around 0 at SPM. River stage at midnight reported as stationary, with river conditions described in brief station notes.
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Gecearneiecadss Eetanesacss
River stage readings at multiple stations show little change
River forecast indicates stage at Davenport Keokuk and Hannibal near 15 15 13 feet with minor nightly decline and little change expected over the next 48 hours. Data notes include elevations and a brief observed change.
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Davenport
Keokuk
Hannibal
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Wilson
Hoover
Claxton
U.S
Jefferson School
Lind
South Terson
Jackson
Jef
Washington School
Dewey
Ding
Quinny
Tilinoia
Abe Martin
Williams
Stannus
New York
Ladies’ Aid
W. G. McAdoo
Secretary of the Treasury
McKee Township
McKee Creek
Richfield Township
Beverly Township
Burton Township
Hez Henry
Gilmer Township
Clayton Township
North East
Houston Township
RoRsners
Charles Gabriel—Payton
Richfield
Fall Creek
Keene
Lima
Concord Township
George Warner
Honey Creek
H. F. J. Ricker
J. M. Winters
Riverside
Ellington
Mel- Tesa
Fredericka Ahlemeier
Lump
Chicago
Harold Bush
Court House
Tohn Steiner
TRI MU Bible Class
Lieut. Irwin
Co. E
J. W. Gardner
Missouri
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Heigh
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