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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1919

Page

7

City to pay claims for Boulevard and Park association

Mrs. E. J. Parker speaking for the Boulevard and Park association urged the finance committee to pay existing park system accounts totaling 2700 dollars. Alderman Bergmann moved to approve, noting funds fall short of 300 dollars by next June. The committee also approved a Collins Plow lease for a Front and State street shed.

E. J. Parker Boulevard and Park Association Finance Committee O'Brien George Binkert Parker Bergmann Comptroller's Office Park System Association Collins Plow Company State Street

Jury Discharged in Indian Grave Levee Case

Following inspection of the Indian Grave Levee and Drainage district the jury hearing the petition for spreading the seventh assessment was excused except for four members who stay to 10 o clock Saturday morning. The four jurors will calculate the assessment for each landowner in the district.

Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad

Texas Wonder claims to treat kidney and bladder troubles gravel diabetes rheumatism and female and male urinary irregularities. Regulates bladder issues in children. Sold by druggists or by mail for 1.25 with two months’ treatment per small bottle. Dr EB W Hall 2926 Olive St St Louis Mo advert.

Texas Wonder EB. W. Hall Olive St St. Louis Druggista Adv

Personal Notices From Quincy Area Busy Week

Local notes report Henry G Maas recovering after surgery at Blessing hospital. Several shopping and social mentions include Miss Anna Gibbons of Edina Miss Dorothy Metz of Chambersburg and Miss L D Roberts of Lewistown visiting Quincy. Navy discharge for Kenneth Lewis, son of Mrs Ella Lewis, arriving in Quincy. Giles Bros and Crooks Brothers Millinery Co advertise hats and sales. Giles Brady store promotes Sonora chimes and piano bars. Dr H F Lafler chiropractic services listed. Community figures like Clyde Sears and Carl Disselhorst noted, with travel and visit updates among residents and out-of-town relatives.

Wisherds Henry G. Maas Blessing Hospital Davidson Millinery Co Kenneth Lewis Quincy Ella Lewis New York Crooks Brothers Millinery Co Anna Gibbons Edina Corona Giles Bros Dorothy Metz Chambersburg H. F. Lafler State Barts L. D. Roberts Lewistown Quincey W. H. Roberts Garretts Clyde Sears Quincy Public Schools Kansas City R. I. Miller W. N. Miler Kentucky Street Navy Miller Giles Brady Styles A. D. Thompson la Belle C. H. Bush Nebo Til Stanley Wheelock Gerhard Sanders South Sixth Street State Street Bank Jacob Elmars Chestnut Street Peoria King Ma

Real Estate Transfers From the Quincy Clayton Areas

Real estate transfers list several deeds including Nick and Bros Brewery to August F Stormer for 5000 dollars of lot 19 block 65 Wead s addition to Quincy. Clay M Nitchman and L M Nitchman to L W Bastert and C H Beden for 1000 dollars lot 32 original plat town of Clayton. Ezra Best and wife to Sierry Nevada Criswell for 1100 dollars lot 9 block 1 J F Webster s add to Quincy. Frank J Penick et al to Arch H Uppinghouse et al for 120 dollars pt sw 4% sec 9 Payson township. M M Graff to John and Henrietta Haverty for 4400 dollars lot 2 block 5 F C Moore s add to Quincy.

Nick and Bros. Brewery Company August F. Stormer Wead Quincy Clay M. Nitchman L. M. Nitchman L. W. Bastert C. H. Beden Clayton Ezra Best Sierry Nevada Criswell J. F. Webster Frank J. Penick Arch H. Uppinghouse Payson Township M. M. Graff John Henrietta Haverty F.C. Moore

Railroads Seek Rate Hikes Amid Rising Costs

Washington Oct 24 Rail transportation rate increases will be sought from the Interstate Commerce Commission by railroad corporations to offset higher operating expenses under federal control. Director General Hines and the Association of Railway Executives reached this decision, with Hines offering government data and expert services if the industry acts independently.

Washington Cet Interstate Commerce Commission Hines Association of Railway Executives Director General Lines McAdoo

Fight Results In Blood Being Spilled

Police recalled a late Thursday night fight at the Hage man saloon on Sixth and Maine where Ben Stuke, a sind cutter living on Madi son street between Sixth and Seventh, suffered a deep scalp wound. He was taken to St Marys Hospital where Dr. F T Drenner dressed the cut after several stitches and he was later sent home. A crowd remained nearby as the incident unfolded.

Ben Stuke Madison Street Hageman Sixth Maine Streets St. Mary's Hospital F. T. Drenner Stuke

Birth announced for Steiner family in Camp Point

A son was born Tuesday in Bilessing hospital to Mr. and Mrs. George Steiner of Camp Point. Also an advertisement notes LAXATIVE FROMO QUININE Tablets with the Grovin signature on the box as a cold and influenza preventative.

Bilessing Hospital George Steiner Camp Point

Stuke Knocked Down in Saloon Fight Details Emerge

Several men were questioned at police headquarters after a saloon brawl. Witnesses said Stuke did not join the fight until he was struck and knocked to the ground. His head struck the door corner, creating a deep gash and he bled heavily. The altercation began outside after some inside arguments, stopped briefly, then resumed.

Stuke

Bill For Return Of Railroads Reported

The Senate interstate committee reported the bill for return of railroads to private ownership under federal supervision. No changes were made from the revised measure, preserving anti strike provisions and other key terms. Chairman Cummins aims for Senate debate soon after the peace treaty is settled.

Washington Senate Interstate Committee Arade Cummins Senate

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