Adler Expands to Sole Ownership of Bie Garage
Morris Adler gains full control of the Morris Adler Company by purchasing Cyni and H. B. Moller interests in the extensive Quincy auto business at 223 225 North Sixth Street. The firm will be retained as Morris Adler Company with expanded sales, garage, and service operations. Adler credits public support and vows renewed effort to satisfy automobile users, noting the plant employs 20 expert mechanics and features a modern, 200 by 50 foot two story brick structure. Adler’s career spans Spanish-American War service, Overland factory work, and founding the Morris Adler Company ten years ago in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyni
H. B
Quincy
Morris Adler
Auto Trades Journal
Morris Adier
Dewey
Spain
Manida
Philippines
Toledo
Morris Adler Company
Fiswith
Twentieth and
Trampshire Streets
Moller
North Sixth Street
Finish Inspection Of The County Roads
County Superintendent of Highways L Lo Haver with state and county committees finished inspecting 258 1 2 mile sections over several days. North of Cannon Fall Trail proved in poorer condition requiring more work. South sections nearer standard. Contracts for teams engines and road crews to be available Saturday at the courthouse for those willing to sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Lo Haver
Board of Supervisors
Rover
Court House
Side Rails Planned Along Narrow Railroad Grade Road
County to erect side rails on both sides of the narrow driveway along the railroad grade east of the city after taking over highways. Superintendent L. L. Boyer says the embankment and narrow road make it very dangerous. Rails will halt unsafe passing and reduce serious accidents at this and other hazardous spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Boyer
Demand for Labor in Quincy Abundant Jobs Offered
The War Camp Community Service reports a strong need for laborers and mechanics in Quincy. About 200 workers are sought by various firms, with calls relayed through Rees Trevor, secretary of War Camp. Men seeking work can visit the WOC office on North Fifth Street to find employment promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Rees Trevor
War Camp Community Service
Afr
Trevor
Woc. Cls
North Fifth Street
Health Rulings Cut School Attendance
County Superintendent Tocn MM Steiner calls this the best year for attendance despite strict board of health rulings. Schools are in good condition with a capable teaching staff. Three scarlet fever cases in Coasthure led to room closure to prevent spread. Children with severe colds kept home to avoid influenza recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tocn
MM. Steiner
Board of Health
Tn Coasthure
Real Estate Transfers Listing With Executorship Notes
Real estate transfer items list executors and buyers across Mendon and Carp Point areas. Names include Taistings as executer to Pronk and Enigma Rotayneon, J T Everson to Charles Laver, Anne Cate, Arthur R Gorter, Mary Al Johnson, and Atred John. Locations feature Mt eplewrad survey, Bowleverd Price, Quincey, and block references with dated entries around 16 and 18 19 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan
Mendon
J.T. Everson
Shao
Mary al Johnson
Atred John
AL T. Martin
Quincey
Taft Suggested Reservations to League Covenant
The text reports Republican leaders Iota McNary and Cell submitting reservations to Lodge on Article ten. It notes Taft and Partis proposals restricting U S obligations, declaring no obligation to defend other states or intervene unless Congress authorizes war, and that self governing dominions cannot sit on the league council if their country is a party to a dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iota
McNary
Cell
Rhode Island
Lodge
Taft
Partis
United States
League
Congress of the United States
Senate
League of Nations
British Empire
France
Italy
Japan
Council
Objections to Assessment Heard in Court in Drainage District
Two objections to the seventh assessment in the Indian Grave Drainage district were heard before County Judge Fred Wolfe. Charles A. Lauber, owner of 80 acres, objected citing drainage water affecting his land. Judge Epler suggested excluding Brushy Lake land worth 25 acres if no benefits would accrue. A jury tour was ordered to assess benefits and ensure each tract pays proportionally. The seventh assessment seeks 87,500 to complete work from the fifth and sixth assessments. Jurors: Ford Kircher, Casper Mast, William Welsh, Charles Lawless, Erwin Grubb, E D Humphres, Hears Ording, William Bull, W K Abbott, Charles Meyer, Walter Weichbrecker, William Herbst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Grave
Fred Wolfe
Charles A. Lauber
Carl E. Epler
Lauber
Judge Epler
Peter Simons
Walter Bushnell
Brushy Lake
E. P. Smith
Major H. D. Blasland Dies Not here for discharge
Major H D Blasland of the regular army spent Tuesday in Quincey visiting his mother Mrs Helen D Blasland 831 Broadway en route to his Presidio station after a train load of troops about to be discharged from service He served over 20 years rising from captain of Company F Fifth Illinois infantry in the Spanish American War to major Now with the Forty fourth infantry in San Francisco He was stationed in Honolulu when World War declared and thus did not reach the war front
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Blasland
Regular Army
Quincey
Helen D. Blasland
Broadway
Presidio
California
New York
Blastrand
Quines
Fifth
Tlainois Infantry
Honolulu
Germany
Forty-fourth Infantry
San Francisco
Quincy Girl Wedded To a Hannibal Man
Miss Addie Brewer daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Brewer of 805 Vermont street wed Roy Rummins of Hannibal in Hannibal on Tuesday afternoon The couple returned to Quincy Tuesday evening and will live in Hannibal where the groom is employed Rummins is son of Mr and Mrs R Ram eans of Hannibal and has recently returned from service overseas Sister-in-law Mrs C Gvate of QM Lindstreet attended the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Brewer
J. H. Brewer
Vermont Street
Roy Rummins
Hannibal
Quincy
Rumiiins
R. Rameans
Blannibal
C. Gvate
QM Lindstreet
The
Hhride
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Edina Bushnell Moore
Mrs Edina Bushnell Moore of Omar ha Nebo died last summer in her home, announced to Mrs Elo Parker. She was a niece of Nehemiah Bushnell, once a prominent Quincy resident and a member of the old Quincy Moore family through her son Dr Frank Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edina Bushnell Mooore
Omarha
Nebo
Elo. Parker
Fatal Death of Henry Heckermann, Fowler Area Farmer
Henry Heckermann, well known farmer living two and one half miles east of Fowler, died Tuesday after an illness of several years. He was 73 years old, born in Hanover Germany on December 8 1865, came to Adams County as a young man, and is survived by his son and daughter at home, plus four sisters and one brother. Funeral services Saturday at 2 pm from his home and 3 pm from St Paul’s Evangelical church in Fowler, with burial at Chase Cemetery. Friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Heckermann
Fowler
Hanover
Germany
Iss
Adams County
Tle
Ile
Tlenre
Ei Heckermann
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Chase Cemetery
Marriage Licenses for Quincy and Columbus Couples
William H. Wensing, 26, of Quincy weds Miss Helen Ann Street, 23, of Quincy. Robert Vollrath, 27, of Quincy weds Miss Emma Grawe, 22, of Melrose. Samuel E. Tilton, legal, of Columbia weds Miss Katherine B. Taylor, legal, of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Wensing
Quincy
Helen Ann Street
Robert Vollrath
Emma Grawe
Melrose
Samuel E. Tilton
Legal
Columbia
Katherine B. Taylor
Columbus
Cheering News From Bedsides Bishop Fawcett
Mrs Edward Fawcett reports Bishop Fawcett will recover after a minor Harper hospital operation in Detroit with no complications seen so far. The Episcopal Triennial gathers in Detroit as daily prayers rise for his recovery. Detroit clergymen and lay members offer sympathy and support. Dr Vaughn, his surgeon, is married to Dr Leffingwell’s daughter in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Edward Fawcett
Bishop Fawcett
Harper Hospital
Detroit
Quincey
Y M C A Drive Districts Defined for Canvass Effort
Brightly at dawn Thursday workers begin the Quincy YMCA membership drive with two days set aside to recruit over a thousand names. About 100 Quincy business leaders join in canvassing across nine districts, with team captains and boundaries listed from Walton Heights east of 24th to the river districts and from Locust to State avenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlock
Quincy
Haois
E. Lane
Walton Heights
24Th
Broadway
Leoren C. Cox
6Th
Lee Mays
Hampshire
Locust
Jack Lusk
Tack Cruttenden
Harold J. Knapheide
Maine
Arthur Odell
12Th
River
Eighth Street
City Limits
W. F. Gerdes
Dr. C. A. Wells
Harrison
No Date Set For The Wolf Retrial Decision
Word from Quincy reports no definite date for the Wolf retrial decision. District Attorney Botts advised that a date is not yet set. The judge had indicated a decision would come next week, while Tuddee Lewis remains in custody awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
Wolf
Edward Wknetts
Quincy
Tuddee Lewis Fugiesry
J. AL Wetman
Miseter
Oy Unley
Botts
Pred Wolf
Jamaica Ginger Added To Near Beer Kick Sparks Arrest
Nugent, a Quincy resident known as Fammie, was found with a bottle of Jamaica ginger in his pocket after reportedly adding it to near beer to boost its kick. He was arrested by Posleemar Henry Requet and placed in a cell where he asked for a messenger and hot supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posleemar
Henry Requet
Nugent
Quincy
Fammie
Women Guests Of Lions Club At Banquet
Wives and sweethearts of the Quin cy Lions will be honored at a banquet this evening in the hotel. The weekly luncheon is omitted. Harry Carstarphen of Hannibal is billed as the main speaker on the topic Civic Idealism, with others from Hannibal and downriver towns including Bob Claxton J M Walsh Louis Huegel and Mr Sparks of the Courier Journal expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Lions
Hannibal
Harry Carstarphen
Down River City
Bob Claxton
J. M. Walsh
Louis Huegel
Mr. Sparks
The
Courier Journal
Carstarphen
Dallas City youths linked to disorderly conduct case
Two 15 year old sisters from Dallas City Illinois were brought to Quincy police as witnesses in a case involving Leste Roush and Lee Wilson. The girls and their father faced family disgrace after the youths reportedly registered as husband and wife in Keokuk and spent nights in Fort Madison. Prosecutions were planned in police court with potential charges involving a statutory offense or the White Slave Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas City
Frank Rosendale
Tim Ford
Quincy
Leste Roush
Lee Wilson
Franke
Alice Hoskins
Hoskins
Lancockouuty
Keokuk
Ft Madison Town
Roush
Wilson
Ryan
Mr. Hoskins
lLilieves
Missing Records Prompt Audit Of Chamber Of Commerce Finances
Auditors, tackling the chamber’s two year financial and book records, work amid missing minutes since April and other files. Letters from United Aircraft Engineering Corp mention taxi and air service developments. William E. McDonald of New York asks about leasing a theater in Quincy or other suitable options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
United Aircraft Engineeiing Corporation
Wiliam TE. McDonald
Fifthavenue
New York City
Chamber of Comuneres
Quincy
Alse
Mercedes Pays Fine In The County Court
Mercedes pleaded guilty to drawing a check with intent to defraud in county court. Through attorney A L Weed, he was fined $24 plus costs after a four day Empire performance, and was later released after the Hotel Quincy cashed the checks totaling about $200. The checks were returned marked Moe Funds.
Bartenders Plan November 8 Dance in Martes Hall
The Bartenders Union announces a public dance for the season opening in Martes Hall on the night of November 8. Committee members leading the event include chairman George Jansen, secretary Cleorge Miller, treasurer Lem Hunsaker, and other officers Henry Mast, John Wessling, George Risser, and Alda Munek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seme
Martes
George Jansen
Cleorge Miller
Lem Hunsaker
Henry Mast
John Wessling
George Risser
Alda Munek
Adams County court set for Henry White case hearing
Petition filed by State's Attorneys to declare Henry D. White a poor person in the county court with support from Everett, Clarence, Oren. Detils 30 and 30 set for committee and membership drive dates for Adams County Pure Bred Livestock Breeders Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Adair
Henry D. White
Adams County
Pure Bred Live Stock Breeders’ Association
Enall
Burea
Maide
Reports of Petrograd rebellion and Bolshevik counter movement
A Helsinki dispatch to Central News cites Russian papers noting rebellion around Petrograd and the exposure of a counter revolutionary effort within Bolshevik front lines. The alert signals unrest amid revolutionary forces and internal security concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ova
Hels
Petrograd
Handcuffs of Lankford Found Tied to Quincey Murder Case
Handcuffs worn by Wilford Lankford alias Harry Wells, who escaped en route to answer murder charges in Emil Licht case, were found and are now in Sheriff Jim Simmons possession. A Burlington detective, Homer Glasgow, sent the cuffs after his son found them near the Clarence Macon road. The lock was opened with a tool, suggesting aid from someone, and the cuffs match those used in a prior April escort connected to a shooting and a life sentence for Caton Lankford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford Lankford
Harry Wells
Quincey
Emil Licht
Caton
Jim Simmons
Homer Glasgow
Macon
Burlington Railroad
Simmons
Clarence
Lankford
Kansas Ci
Chester Penitentiary
Frank Vacha
Robert Bumster
Hm Sinmmens
Sheriffs Forces
Hartman Fined For Running Into Zelle
Bernard J. Hartman was tried in police court Tuesday afternoon for violating a traffic ordinance. He was fined 88 and costs after witnesses testified he drove on the wrong side of Eighth and York streets and struck mail carrier William Zelle, who rode a bicycle and was torn from his bike. Zelle narrowly escaped a streetcar as his clothing tore and his wheel broke. Frank Penick defended Hartman. City Attorney John Wheelock prosecuted. Lola Griffith, taken from her home at 335 Vermont Street to St. Mary hospital by ambulance, will undergo an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard J. Hartman
Hartman
William Zelle
Eighth
York Streets
Zelle
Mr. Zelle
Frank Penick
John Wheelock
Lola Griffith
Vermont Street
St. Mary Hospital
Halloween Party At Luther Memorial Church
Members of the Christian Endeavor Society of Luther Memorial church invite attendance at a Halloween reception in the church parsonage tonight. A rhymed invitation urges guests to come as a ghost and adorn themselves in a grisly, spooky theme for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Soctety
Luther Memorial Church
Lutheran Memorial C. E
Richard Carle Matinee Saturday Promises Full House
Richard Carle will present a matinee on Saturday to accommodate all who wish to see his show Sun Shine. Haypire manager Puby has arranged tickets to avoid afternoon matinee conflicts, with strong demand for seats possibly limiting the night performance. Carle’s prior appearance here two years ago on Murs and derilis is well remembered for his comedic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mananeer Puby
Haypire
Carrie
Urie
Trappers Seek Licenses Ahead of Hunting Season
County residents report delays securing trapper licenses ordered by the game warden. Clerk W Z Smith hopes the licenses arrive soon as hunting season nears in November, with ten days left to obtain the necessary paperwork. A side note recounts Ed Reichard of Meyer and Reighard’s confusion at Burlington station over a mistaken identity with Dr. Vanderice, president of the state medical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Court House
W. Z. Smith
Ed Reighard
Meyer, Reighars, Wigeings Co
Burlington Station
Quincey
Vandersiice
State Medical Society
Quincy
Oak Park
Reichard
Rotary Inter-City Meeting Promises Strong Attendance
The Rotary Inter-City meeting set for next Tuesday in Quincy will draw visitors from multiple cities including Springfield Burlington Galesburg Jacksonville Decatur Bloomington Champaign East St. Louis and St. Louis The event begins with registration at the Hotel Newcomb followed by a luncheon and city tour then a general meeting at the Chamber of Commerce and an evening banquet at the Newcomb Hotel Rotary guests from Hannibal seek a Quincy branch and attend the inter-city sessions with plans for a Y membership drive comparing Quincy and Pontiac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Newcomb
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Hannibal
Rotary Club
John M. Walshe
Louis J. Huegel
Quincey Rotary
Quincey
Aoh
Wale
Islannibal
Evan Morris
Russell Willams
Joe Ehart
Bill Gibbs
E. K. Stone
Rudolph Riggs
Donald McFadon
Tillie a Treat for Quincy Theatergoers at Empire
Quincy theatergoers witnessed Alan and Erlanger’s and George Tyler’s production of Tillie at the Empire theater with Patricia Collinge in the lead. The house was full and praised Miss Collinge for her performance in Pollyanna and Tithe. The comedy in four acts, drawn from Tile a Mennonite Maid, portrays Mennonite life with charm and humor, highlighted by strong supporting players Doc Weaver, Jake Geta, Walattain, and Walser F, as the company delivered a polished, entertaining presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Alan and Erlanger
George Tyler
Tile
Lanl
U.S
Tyhe
River Bulleting and Weather Fragments Report
Weather notes indicate warmer conditions midweek with showers in the west and clouds across the central region. Northward temperatures rise while eastern areas cool Thursday, with a river bulletin noting gradual fall in river levels from Hannibal to Leavenworth over the coming days. Observations at 6 a.m. show several stations with slight declines in flood heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Geostere
Pela
Ee Es Daily River Bulletin
Davenport
Keokuk
Quincy Seienaes
Iannibal
St. Louia
Muncatine
Hannibal
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ADLER
BIE Garage
Mollers
Auto Company
Abe Martin
Dicker
H. D. Blasland
Eliza Bushnell Moore
Harry Heckermann
Y.M.C.A
Lions’ Club
Mercedes
Brotherhood of Raidway Clerks
Labor Temple
Order
Hallowe
Luther Memorial
Richard Carle
Tillie
George
Vine Street
Mass
Ethel Westmann
Wml
Whig
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