Sugar Shortage Strains Quincy as Brown Sugar Arrives
The Quincy Grocery Co. may deliver 100 bags of brown sugar today to ease shortages, but it will hardly satisfy the town’s 600 retail customers. Other grocers report en route carloads from Chicago, California, and Europe, with no full supply expected before next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Grocery Company
Quincy
John L. Loebbing
Chicago
Snebbing
Scudder-Gale Grocery Company
Kobkl Grocery Company
California
Chicapy
Questi
Quincey Grocery Company
Scebbing
Cess
Europe
Normdie
Cuba
Giomnany
Warners
United States
Elder Lankford Pursues Geld Across Quincy After Heist
Elder Lankford returns to Quincy seeking the $356 lost stake from Wilford Lankford. Sheriff Jim Simmons withholds funds unless a bond from responsible citizens is posted. No bond, funds remain with authorities as Wilford’s escape follows a murder and gun battle involving Caton Lankford, Bumster, Vacha, and Licht. Caton, now serving life for Licht’s killing, had earlier urged the widow to compel repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Wilford Lankford
Caton
Bumster
Frank Vacha
C. F. Lankford
Jim Simmons
Lankford
Bevier
Kansas City
Emil Licht
Simmons
Wilford
Vacha
Caton Lankford
Licht
Chester
Arizona
Tailor’s car burns after cushion sparks at Vermont street
John Dial drove home Tuesday night and found his Ford car on his garage cushion burning. Mc Hall suspects a cigar or cigarette stub started the blaze as the driver sat nearby and tried to dampen the flames with wet leaves. The car was destroyed and the cushion burned before police and fire crews intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dial
Vermont Street
Mc Hall
Glebe
Hampshire Street
Charitv Batore & Eccleck Priliv
Twelfth
Vermont
County organized for fund campaign appoints chair
Alderman Samdivatt named county chairman for the Jewish relief fund campaign. The effort aims to mobilize townships and communities across the county during October. Several local figures are listed as supporters while travel to eight towns is noted to organize events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samdivatt
Camypaigt
Oktober Salt
Ran-Antion
Dfiyvart
Owlich
Bert ¢Yedeberg
Ured
Syomt Sobeck
Man
Ouhvitier
Coun- Pex
Peeta
Runaway Girls Planned Escape Quietly in Quincy
Fragmentary account describes three girls planning a starting runaway from a school area near roads. Police and guardians monitor the situation as reports indicate they remain in Quincy despite circulating stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvert
Quincy
Births A son and twins reported in local notices
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Clyuda Clavten of Galesburg formerly of Quincy. A baby girl is born to Dre and Mrs D A Cameron of Minneapolis with twin daughters Catherine Louise and Jeanetta Loraine. Mrs Cameron was formerly Miss Emily Landon. Mrs W W Landon 825 Maine Street received word Tuesday morning.
Mandamus Petition Seeks Special Election for Cook Judge
In Springfield a mandamus petition asks Cook County Clerk Robert Sweitzer to notify Gov Lowden of Judge Thomas J Scully s death to trigger a special election. The case, filed by Meyer J Stein for William B Pearce, cites failure to notify as blocking the governor s authority to set a successor election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandamus
Cook County
Lowden
Thomas J. Scully
Supreme Court
Springfield
Fred Wolfe
Quincy
Warren Orr
Carthage
Sringfield
Meyer J. Stein
Chicago
William B. Pearce
River Forest
Scully
Robert Sweitzer
Richfield Man Fights Road Closure Suit Filed
Charles Pettit sues Richfield township road officials over a planned road closure on his farm path. He claims March decision lacked proper notice and seeks court review via writ in certiorari. Trial set for October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pettit
Richfield Township
Calvin D. Hoskins
Richfield
L. L. Bover
Albert Akers
Roland Wagener
Pettit
Scherer Named As a Scenic Delegate
Attorney Thomas 2 Scherer appointed by President FPawcett as substitute delegate to the Mississippi Scenic convention in Memphis. Tox Center also named a delegate. Chamber of Commerce directors may approve his trip. Delegates told to use power to attend and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas 2 Scherer
Fpawcett
Mississippi
Memphis
Chamber of Commerce
Tox
Mill Po
Durwestt
Selere
Boy Scouts Final Overnight Hike Planned
Boy Scouts will undertake a final overnight hike this year, traveling to a Twin farm area for an all night trip. They must obtain parental permission and bring proper gear, with camp meals provided at the Serot headquarters Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Trwin
Deaths and Funerals Of Warters and Williams Families
An obituary notices the deaths of 16 year old Wartter Allen and the passing of Mrs Siete Boaeee of Sud Taffersyeay. It notes weeks of illness, a funeral at Mesa, and mentions surviving family including a brother Phewsrett erg, and sisters Mrs Pitzvheth Strothott and Mrs hier. The piece reflects a local funeral notice with family details and age at death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willams
Sud
Taffersyeay
Bern
Chadaes
Phewsrett
Pitzvheth Strothott
Hier
Qobney
Funeral services for Jonathan Beckman of Powler
Funeral services for the late Jonathan Beckman of Powler were held Sunday afternoon. The rites were from the family home with burial in Stahl cemetery. The Christian Church of Powler pastor officiated.
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Jonathan Beckman
Powler
Stahl
Christian Church of
William Dickhoener Buried in Greenmount Cemetery
William Dickhoener was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon at Greenmount Cemetery. The service was held at 230 Welock from the residence at 1300 Madison Street with Rev. Horn officiating. Bearers included Albert Behrensmeyer Milton Strathmeyer Fred Strathmeyer William Kampe William Ellerbrake and Clarence Tucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dickhoener
Aafternoon
Greenmount Cemetery
Welock
Madison Street
Rev. Horn
Albert Behrens- Mmeyer
Milton Strathmezyer
Fred Strathmeyer
William Kampe
William Ellerbrake
Clarence Tucker
Rotary Club Tackles City Problems At Quincy Meeting
At the Quincy Rotary luncheon the club discussed city issues under F William Heckenkamp focusing on forestry, Chamber of Commerce ties, capital and labor, street maintenance, and civic duty. Emmett Howard urged cooperation between business and the chamber, stressing the right spirit over funds or staff. The group planned a Thanksgiving week meeting and a Ladies Night event with Mercedes providing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Rotary
Quincy
F. William Heckenkamp
Rotary
Heckenkamp
Chamber of Commerce
Emmett Howard
Howard
Gelston Discs
Mercedes
Herrington Given Six Months For Luring Girls To Rooms
Carl Terrington appeared in police court Tuesday facing charges of luring young girls to his rooms near Saint and York streets. He received six months in the workhouse after a prior manslaughter conviction was dropped. The court heard the defendant had prior ties to the area and sought to lure girls to his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrington
Carl Terrington
Peritt
Hertington
Heimbuch Sent To Pontiac Reformatory
Tran Veseich, brought back from county court after a charge, was ordered confined at Pontiac Reformatory by Judge Wolfe. The proceedings included a period of confinement and a transfer to the reformatory, with further actions pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heimbuch
Pontiac Reformatory
Lamke Girl Fails to Appear at Hearing in Cash Bond Case
Mees ykaingb Morn Cookson ani Taamtpie charged with vaereney were continued fia pelte court Tues tay Tey i tatty get abe woaelth "pote Myton defendant failed to appear, She is said to be vutoef the ehty aumdiff the Mere Couoksen wilh lose a bomb of $50 cash Which she gave for the release of the Birk when the case was called last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaereney
Fia Pelte
Abe
Pote Myton
Vutoef
Mere Couoksen
Birk
Marriage Licenses and Legals from Riverside Clayton and Quincy
Multiple marriage licenses listed with names ages and residences including Riverside Clayton Quincy and Decorah. Notable entries include Elizabeth Lindsey age 39 from Riverside and Miss Anna Ploger age 23 from Quincy with listed fiancé John D. Geriets. others include Coletta Moyer and Ivelin Marie Wetzel with associated localidads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herne
Riverside
A. B. Enright Finds A Friend In Father Scanlan
A. B. Enright, a young university graduate jailed for forgery, pleaded guilty and won parole aided by Father Edward Scanlan of St. Peter Catholic Church. Judge Akers praised the priest for practical Christianity and the inmate’s debt of gratitude. Fields gained probation after assault conviction and attempted prisoner letter smuggling. circuit court adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Enright
Edward Scanlan
St. Peter Catholic Church
Albert Akers
Father Scanlan
Enright
Bis
East
William Fields
Newcomb Stillwall
Fields
Eugene Johnson
New Members Join Troop 1 and Leadership Changes
Three new members Loren Mester Clarence Fleer and Gary Neuer joined Falls of May Steutstroop No 1 during Monday evening meeting. Due to large membership bars were moved to Troops 2 and 3. Clyde McAdams elected patrol leader Newland Robert Trecker ty first bow to fab bioyele patred leader and he will have charge of eht scouts in this work. Arthur Kincaid named patrol leader of patred force troop 2. Scouts plan a camping trip for Saturday and Sunday with food and equipment due at Scout headquarters Fourth and Jersey streets by 7:30 PM Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Mester
Clarence Fleer
Gary Neuer
Steutstroop No. 1
Clyde McAdams
Newland
Robert Trecker Ty
Bioyele
Patred
Charse
E Eht
Arthur Kincaid
Patred Force
Suneday
Fourth
Jersey Streets
Thirty eighth? Reunion of 30th Thinets Veterans Infantry
Arrangements are complete for the thirty-third reunion of the 30th Thinets Veterans' Volunteer Infantry Association. The event spans Thursday and Friday at the Armory and Chamber of Commerce with a meeting, banquet, camp fire, and public invitation. Participants include Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans, Boy Scouts, and Red Cross members. The reunion recalls battles such as Fort Henry Corinth and Atlanta. A War Camp Community Service Bureau Information desk will operate on Thursday.
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30Th Thinets Veterans’ Volunteer Infantry Association
Armory
Chamber of Commerce
YQ Geek
Locetock
Rede Cross
30Th Infantry
Ft. Pfenry
Dhonelsen
Sinich
Corinth
Cherokes
Snake Creek Gap
Athinta
Bentenville
Servier
Townships Raise Salvation Army Quota Report
County reports show townships meeting their Salvation Army fundraising quotas with most areas submitting totals. Leaders Mounts Totan Pred Wolfe and W. Jo Smith head efforts across townships, while several entries remain incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Quive
Totan
Pred Wolfe
Afterneam
Seid
Drive To Be Made For New Members
The Young Women's Christian Home plans a drive for new associate members during the month with Mrs A T Seaton in charge and committee members Mrs WOW Bourne and Miss Tauine Vittman. A business meeting set plans and a date, as the home currently houses fourteen women and is turning away applicants weekly. The board hopes for a larger building to accommodate all seeking rooms. Officers’ election was postponed to a later meeting.
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Youngs Woerners Christian
A .T. Seaton
Momhay
Cain
Father May Pay For Damages In Milten Theren Case
Milten Theren, 16, who drove off the Rupp car from Seventh and Maine and wrecked it, faces a Thursday preliminary trial expected to be dismissed or placed on parole. The Rupps may drop charges if damages totaling around 460 dollars are paid, with the boy’s father likely to cover costs. Theren has no prior trouble, and officials attribute his urge to own and operate a car as the motive rather than theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milten Theren
Rupp
Seventh
Maine
Milton Thesen
Sure Thing Dyer Denies Junk Debt Scheme
SURE THING BET T. Z. Dyer denied involvement in a junk transaction after borrowing 800 dollars from Chearge Payne to back a dispute with another man. Payne reportedly planned a share of winnings as thanks. Dyer, charged with a crime, was arrested Tuesday. after his wife returned Paynette and paying costs, the case was dismissed ten hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Z. Dyer
Chearge Payne
Payne
Vermont Streets
Jiyver
Hut Dser
Tagie
PD. D. Sehiry Peers
Iowans Track Down Stolen Car in Plainville
Dick Crimmins and John Raske of Runday county Iowa traveled to Quincy then Plainville to recover a car Arthur Nelson allegedly brought from Waterloo Ta. Nelson was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Carter on a charge of driving without a license but the car is now believed stolen from Waterloo. Sheriff Waener and Sheriff Jim Simmons confirmed Crimmins and Raske own the vehicle.
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Dick Crimmins
John Raske
Runday County
Quincy
Plainville
Arthur Nelson
Waterloo
Waener
Carter
Nelson
Jim Simmons
Crimmins and Raske
Arm Severed When Derrick Falls at Plant
Wilkins A Keller a traveling engine ere on the Little Metal Wheel Works bay town was injured Tuesday afternoon when a traveling crane he operated snagged him. His right arm was severed above the elbow and his head grazed. He also suffered back injuries but wandered to the city, reaching St Mary hospital weak but able to talk. Keller, about 40, lives at 1935 North Fourth street with a wife and eight children.
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Wilkins A. Keller
Ats
Eere
Bay
Bint
Williams
Comsays
Ates
Panid
Lent
Amaile
Ad Kolier
St Mary Hospital
Tle
Brenner
Dr. Moo
Kafler
Keller
North Fourth Street
Koot
Edd van Reher
C.g
Ald Uiuilanes
W C C S Office to Close Here on Nov 1
Dewistan reports a teen issue and announces the W C C S office closure on November 1 at the Ware community service venue. A Quincy office will operate under the WLC name with Victor Dillon as secretary then Ross Trevor of St. Louis steps in to lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewistan
Ayer Committee
Quincy
WLC
Isingg
Cain
Victor Dillon
Tle
Ross Trevor
St. Louis
Trevor
Quincy Dealer Held on Misuse of Company Funds
Quincy report notes BR. C. Mitchell sought in Lincoln for alleged appropriation of Adler Moller Motor Company funds and theft of tools. Arrest follows, with Mitchell held on charges of diverting money and taking a kit of valuable tools. War Relief Club speaker Anne Jarrett Wood to discuss Peace Term Program at Lincoln School at 3 p.m. Moose Lodge adds a new member and plans a second whist and dance on Oct. 23. Ire Bourne, 2 Kentucky Street, suffered a stroke at work and was taken to hospital after leaving Michelmann Steel Contraction plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrif Henry Reineld
Lincoln
Neb
BR. C. Mitchell
Quincy
Adler-Moller Motor Company
Mitchell
War Relief Club
Anne Jarrett Wood
Home Service
Adams County Red Cross Chapter
Lincoln School
Moose Lodge
Ire Bourne
Kentucky Street
Michelmann Steel
Daily River Bulletin from Muscatine to Tautsiana
Observations at 8 am report river levels along the Mississippi segment from Muscatine to Tautsiana rising steadily. The forecast shows a continued rise near 0.3 feet in the next several hours, with warmer conditions noted in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily River Bulletin
Muscatine
Tautsiana Willise
Queadily
Hannibal
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Elder Lankford
Money
John Hall
County
Jim Bartington
Abe Martin
Tell Binkley
Joe Sapp
Sayin
Cook
Scherer
Plamilten
Walter Allen
Rotary Club
Tran
Dback
Tpeetver
Judwe Jf
Red Wolfe
Mom
Tleimyones
Goaier
Dae
Miss Warherins
Iulmes
Hal Smith
Judy Peak
Aml Serio
Patricia Collinge
Tillie
S. A
Woratesn
Milton Theren
D. L. Dyer
Benjamin of
Etta Vduuhes
George West
Swosee
Meltee
George
Etta
John Ever
Eto MecConnell
Melee Township
Frank
Emma Rot Washburn
Hinehee
Ove Filneher
Miverett
W. Sykes
Meiter Township
Spen
Campbells Survey
Teuiteey
Joseph OG Eye
Ogib
Clanpes Aistatre
Jasper Plas Rede
Origised
Peti
Pease
Margaret J Hunter
William A. Keller
Little Works
W.C.C.S
Pescher
Sarah
Pondting
Miss Padtha
Herretr
Amd
Dalscot
Woos
South Ie
Rete
St. Paul Oo
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