Two Hurt as Freight Train Smashes Auto Near Locust
George J. Scherer and his wife Mrs. Scherer were injured at 6 PM Sunday when a disabled motor truck blocked a crossing on Thirtieth street north of Locust. A Keokuk party’s car struck the track just as an extra freight train approached, forcing Scherer’s auto onto the rails where the engine struck and dragged the car 60 feet. Scherer suffered skull fracture and brain injury with multiple abrasions. Mrs. Scherer had a broken arm. Scherer had been foreman at the E M Miller carriage factory downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Scherer
Thirtieth and
Locust
Keokuk
Quincy
Scherer
E. M. Miller Carriage Factory
Auto Hits Horse Injuring Three Near Camp Point
Mr and Mrs Mientz of Golden and Dan Renaker of Kellerville were injured when a car driven by Mr Mientz struck a horse ridden by Mr Renaker on the Camp Point Clayton road about 4 pm Sunday. The horse died, three wheels and parts of the car were damaged. All three victims returned home Monday and were reported recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mientz
Golden
Dan Renaker
Kellerville
Mientz
Renaker
Camp Point
Clayton
Births at Elm Street House Names Floyd Joseph Gibbs
Birth notices list two newborns. Floyd Carl Joseph Spott, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Spott, born Monday morning, and a second child, a son born Sunday afternoon to Mr and Mrs W P Gibbs at 316 Elm Street. This is their second child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrr
Leo Spottpagel Areson
Floyd Carl Joseph
W. PP. Gibbs
Elm Street
Business conditions reported good here in Quincy
Dan's Review notes quo inquiries show solid activity across sectors in Quincy. Metal wheel and tractor makers match last year while confectionery stays normal. dry goods up 50 percent over 1916. ladies wear and vehicle makers report stronger sales, though future prospects are cautious. show case manufacturers average. overall collections fairly prompt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Quincy
Cauneo Nts
Tarnes
Aer
Little Friends Pay Tribute To Oliver B Kenady
Little friends of Oliver B Kenady gathered at 3 30 Sunday afternoon for a last tribute of respect. Dr Reuben H Hartley of the Presbyterian church led the service with song by Mrs Lillian Brown Inghram. Many floral offerings rested on the little casket. Presbyterian Sunday school classmates served as bearers. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery with Jewell Rush Victor Ennis L Wagg and John Singleton acting as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver B. Kenady
T. B. Kenady
North Sixth Street
Reuben H. Hartley
Presbyterian Church
Lillian Brown Inghram
Presbyterian Sunday School
Greenmount Cemetery
Jewell Rush
Victor Ennis
L. Wagg
John Singleton
Corn Day in High School Botany Class
Two botany classes celebrated corn day with students bringing three corn varieties to study and sketch the grains. Mr Prank plans to send the two best ears to the University of Chicago for exhibition. A session likely next week about a Palmora football trip. Lettie Gay Harold Lummis James Potter and Harold Bush plan to leave Friday for Champaign for the University of Illinois homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank
University of Chicago
Palmora
Lettie Gay
Harold Lummis
James Potter
Harold Bush
Champaign
University of Ihnois
Alfalfa first prize awarded in Adams County contest
George Kuhn of Adams village won the top alfalfa prize of 50 dollars in a contest under Adams County Farm Improvement. Marion Sykes of Baylis took 25 dollars, Russell S. Davis of Clayton 12.50, Frazier Brothers of Ursa 7.50, and Henry Wagy & Son of Plainville 5 dollars. C. J. Thomas judged the fields, with a written report by him after strong farmer input. This opens a three year run with 1918 and 1919 prize rounds to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kuhn
Adams
Adams County Farm Improvement Association
Marion Sykes
Baylis
Russel S. Davis
Clayton
Frazier Brothers
Ursa
Henry Wagg & Son
Plainville
C. J. Thomas
Chaddock Boys
Rusk
Quincy
Adams County
Thomas
J. Thomas
Generous Host Father Zurbonsen Hosts St Mary’s Jubilee
St Marys parishioners filled the spacious school hall for the golden jubilee celebration hosted by Rev Father Zurbonsen. An evening program directed by Sister Gonzaga featured Cantate sung by the church choir with soloists Leonard Schmitt and Edward Wiskirchen, and a varied musical lineup with organ piano and violins. The hall was ornamented in yellow and white, with extensive previous exhibits illustrating the parish’s generous hospitality and thorough preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
St. Mary's Parish
Father Zurbonsen
Sister Gonzaga
Bollman
Leonard Schmitt
Edward Wiskirchen
Frank Kenning
Lillian Depenbrock
Walter Rupp
Martha Kenning
Waldvoeglein
Molitor
Turner
Nna von Weber
River Rippes Keokuk excursion steamer settles races crowd
The steamer Keokuk of the White Collar line carried 200 passengers from Keokuk Sunday to watch the races. It arrived at 1 pm and departed at 5 30 pm. The Keokuk returned to Quincy Sunday night and left Monday afternoon at 3 30 for another up river trip with its largest load in weeks. The Gordie Eastman and its fleet are in Quincy bay for winter. The East St Louis, once the Steel City, sailed to Keokuk dry docks, recently sold to Captain Bert Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
White Collar Line
Quincy
East St. Louis
Steel City
The
East St. Louis and
Memphis Navigation Company
Bert Edwards
Hill
Morning Star
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G. J. Scherer
Alo
B Grain Products Co
St. Louis
U. S. Pat
Cutiura
Soriety Brand Clothes
Quincy's Greatest Style
Ells Society Brand
Alfalfa
Henry Kuhn
C. H. Thomas
Russell Davis
Russell S. Davis
Davis
Henry Wagy Farm
Henry Wagy & Son
Mississippi River
Motor Bay
Somers
Gordie Eastman
Quincy Bay
Weilers
Ike
Spartanburg
S.C
Prain E. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
B.D. McAbee
Dewey Ave
9. C
Chicago
Lydia BE
Lydis E.pinkham
Jos. O'Bryan
Newport Ave
Douce Brothers
Hudson Motor Cars
Vermont ST
Morris Adler Company
New Orleans
United States
Western Union Service
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Co
Humphrey
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
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