Will Inghram Get Paid For Serving As Counsel For the County In September
A Whig reporter chased a voucher for John T. Inghram as special counsel to the Board of Supervisors for September. State’s Attorney Adair and Treasurer Jasper disputed the legality and signing of the voucher, while Clerk Smith and the finance committee weighed the process. The issue remains unsettled, with a hearing on the injunction case and questions over Rule 18 guiding county counsel hiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inghram
John T. Inghram
Finance Committee
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Inghram
Adair
LeRoy Adair
Frank Jasper
Jasper
Taghram
Whig
W. J. Smith
Bill
Clieut
Abbott
Higbee
Circui Court
Circuit Court
Roy Johnson
Board of Super-iors
Court House
Wholesale Grocery Opening Planned in Quincy
Quincy grocers allied with the L C Mercantile company announced a wholesale grocery venture to operate in Quincy with an opening in early November. J B Klein of the Mercantile chain and Joe headquarters in Hotel Quincy have spent two weeks lining up dealers as the system expands to Quincy, Springfield, Danville, and Mendota to lower costs and pass savings to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
L.C. Mercantile Company
Quincyv
J. 9B Klein
Th. C. Mercsantile Company
Joe
Quinney
Surroundin Te
1. CC Mercantine Company
Creasey Chat
Biocorn
Cope Perithons
Quinhs
Springfeld
Danville
Mendotia
Stach Grocer
Plan to secure grocers expands to Quincy area
The plan aims to recruit many local grocers in the Quincy vicinity, though memberships fall short of expectations. The organization already operates in major Indian Territory cities and across Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and several other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Joyriders Steal Ford From Empire Theater Lot
A Ford owned by grocer Bastert of South Twelfth Street was stolen after a show at the Empire. The vehicle was found later at Ninth and Maine. Police noted an additional report of a second car theft near Keokuk involving a Buick or similar vehicle as described in morning notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BLOC
Bastert
Grocer
South Twelfth Street
Empire Heater
Wind Ft
Ninth and
Maine
Joy Riders
Keokuk
Blue Birds Burlesque Canceled at Empire Theatre
The Blue Birds burlesque show will not appear at the Nipire theater Sunday night due to a cast change. Manager Busby announced the company would lay off during the coming week. After Richard Carle's appearance today, the house will be dark until Tuesday when Chin Chin company arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Birds
Nipire Theater
Busby
the Empire
Quincey
Richard Carle
Hill Post Hosts Armistice Ball November 11 at Armory
Henry R. Hill Post American Legion invites veterans to a complimentary Armistice Day dance November 11 at the Armory. Tickets are available through the W C C S office. The event is the era’s only major celebration for returned service members and is expected to draw a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Hill
American Legion
Armory
Quincy seniors attend county advisors conference in Springfield
Adams county farm advisor A Gourgler returned Friday night from Springfield where he attended the District Conference of County Advisors. County Highway Superintendent L A Boyer accepted two bridges in the county, the Wismann Lane bridge at Ursa township and the Distelhorst bridge at Ellington township. Fred Cook of Ellington and William Hill of Ursa were the committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gourgler
Adams County Farm Advisor
Springfield
L. A. Boyer
Wismann
Sergt. Luders to Lecture for the Jewish Fund Here
Sergt. Frederick L. Luders, the fighting Anzac, arrives in Quincy to lecture for the Jewish Relief fund. He tours the country sharing experiences from France Egypt Gallipoli and the Near East aided by slides including Gallipoli campaign highlights and Lord Kitchener in the trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Leonard Luders
Quincy
Jewish War Beicf Fund
Sergt. Luders
France
Egypt
Gallipoli
Near East
Salvin Roy Lipton
Jewish
Anzac Cove
Gallopi O
Flanders
Invasson
Cambrai
Prairie Boys
Hamel Villiera Verotonnaux
Chauilly Ridge
Lord Kitchener
Effort to Secure Army Trucks for Adams County
Adams county seeks delivery of government army trucks held by the Illinois state highway department. Board of Supervisors and road program supporters say counties in other states use such trucks, including four in Marion county. Securing the 23 314 miles of road reassignment would cut county road expenses substantially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Board of Supervisors
State Highway Department
Illinois
Marion County
The Gumps at the Empire Theater
The Gumps entertained at the Empire Theater Friday night with James R. Fraser as Andy Gump and Bessie Cutton as Min. A large crowd attended as Muds insulted Min with Oh, Min. and J C Phppen as O. U. Efficiency in blackface. A strong chorus and several musical numbers drew applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gumps
Empire Theater
James R. Fraser
Andy Gump
Bessie Cutton
Min
Muds
J.C. Phppen
O. U
Blackface
Gumps
Ed Hagenbaumer Sues Atty Brockschmidt over radiator
Edward Hagenbaumer brings suit against attorney A J Brockschmidt seeking payment for a radiator bought for a Ford. The case appears before Judge Reardon with City Attorney John Wheelock representing Hagenbaumer. Brockschmidt contends the radiator was leaky when purchased. Hagenbaumer denies it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hagenbaumer
A. J. Brockschmidt
Brockschmidt
Reardon
John Wheelock
Hagenhaumer
Liggett and McNutt Celebrate Birthdays at Court House
George D. Liggett who runs the cigar stand in the court house and is blind along with Circuit Court Reporter James Fe. McNutt both marked birthdays on Friday. Liggett turned 48 and McNutt 49, each on duty that day. Liggett has spent 20 years at the court house, while McNutt has served 17 years as a reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Liggett
Court House
Circuit Court
James FE. McNutt
Mr. Liggett
Mr. McNutt
Straw Spreader Advantag es For Farmers
The Straw Spreader offers value where straw stacks block fields and fuel weed growth. It protects wheat from freezing by distributing warmth and catching snow, conserves spring soil moisture, reduces freeze thaw damage, and spreads all fertilizer from straw efficiently. The Eagle Spreader, tested and reliable, is sold by Collins Plow Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Plow CO
T P A Members to Be Sought At Big Gathering Today
J H Kazar Bloomington state president and visiting national directors will lead Post A P T A membership drive in Quincy Elks club rooms at 9. Post A hopes to raise membership from 520 to 600 plus. An 8 pm meeting will feature a banquet with remarks by Zazar and directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kazar
Bloomington
H. J3. Ramey
Champaign
J. E. McKeown
St. Louis
FE. G. Liepald
Quincy
Elks Club
Zazar
C. A. E. Koch
First Government Food Reaches Here
Thirty three boxes of government food ordered by Quinevans and Adams county residents arrived in the city Friday morning. It is the first allotment to appear with more expected soon. Goods will be distributed to customers in rotation as post office lists are filed. Postal officials assure timely delivery once arrivals occur. People have received blankets and supplies from the Chicago office without delay, while past food order issues remain a postal mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinevans
Adams County
Chicago
Postal Department
C O C Committee To Select Airship Landing Field
The Chamber of Commerce board directed Julius Kespohl to form a five member committee with authority to locate a suitable airship landing field in Quincy. The group will investigate and report back, as concerns about placing the central fire station near the market were raised. The Civic bureau will handle the inquiry and present findings to the Chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Kespohl
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Guiney
Quincy
Central Fire
Ninth
Vermont
Civic Bureau of
The
Chamber
Negro Legion Post Formed In City
Negro men who served in World War I organized the Harrison Perkins Post American Legion in the WLC. C. S. Friday evening and elected temporary officers Robert O. Cook chairman Norman Freeman secretary and Carl Sidner treasurer. The charter opens to November 10 to admit charter members and complete the all colored post. Macaway Irwin spoke on aims and advantages of the American Legion and Ross Trevor of the WCCS attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Perkins Post
American Legion
WLC
Macaway Irwin
Henry R. Hill Post
Ross Trevor
Quincy Wins Bid to Host Building Loan Meet
The 1920 State Building and Loan convention will be held in Quincy per an announcement from Decatur Illinois. Maurice B. Vasen was re elected convention secretary, boosting the Quincy delegation. The Quincy associates number eight and aim to host next year’s meeting there. Delegates from The People’s Building and Loan association included Ben Tl. Miller FL W. Knollenberg and Gottlieb Schanz. Quincy was represented by E. F. Bradford J. W. Myers and Maurice Vasen. Gem City sent Jackson R. Pearce and H. B. Dines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Building and Loan Association
Quincey
Decatur
Oil
Maurice B. Vasen
Quincy
People’s Building and Loan Association
Ben Tl. Miller
FL W. Knollenberg
Gottlieb Schanz
E. F. Bradford
J. W. Myers
Maurice Vasen
Gem City
Jackson R. Pearce
H. B. Dines
Chamber of Commerce A Competitor Best Friend
The piece argues that a competitor can drive profits, enabling opportunities to earn substantial income that would not exist without through mutual benefits and market dynamics. It emphasizes cooperation, shared growth, and the potential for individual gain within a competitive environment.
Quincy Plans Building Company For 100 Homes
The Chamber of Commerce directs a plan to form a $200,000 building corporation in Quincy to construct 100 or more homes. Walter J Bennett originated the plan. stock subscriptions begin after a mass meeting next week. The firm contemplates selling, financing or renting homes, with 6 percent returns to stockholders and rapid construction once funds are raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Walter J. Bennett
Bennett, Binkert
Wall
Building Corporation
Quincy Real Estate Improvement Association
Chamber of of Commerce
Chamber of Commeres
Mail Wagon Birney And Auto In Crash
A U S postal wagon was badly damaged Thursday evening at Eighth and State when a street car pushed it into a parked car owned by August Stonner. The Birney driver misjudged distance and swung around the Stormer car, driving onto the track and into the wagon. The wagon then backed into the Stonner auto. The horse was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. U.S
Eighth
State Street
August Stonner
Troop 3 Forms Football Team At Central Baptist
Scout Troop 3 plans a football team after a Friday meeting at Central Baptist Church. Scoutmaster Ray Lethcho led the session with 25 present. Practice will be Tuesdays at 4:50 PM in Mattison Park coached by Mr Gates. Former Scoutmaster Bennett attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Central Baptist Church
Ray Lethcho
Mattison Park
Gates
Bennett
Deaths and Funerals Dennis Hession
Dennis Hession longtime St. Vincent Home resident died Friday night at 9. Old age caused the death at seventy six. Born in Galway Ireland he came to Quincy from Winchester Illinois. He leaves a niece and nephew in Alsey Illinois two nieces in Chicago one nephew in Peoria and one niece in Breddville Michigan. He has no relatives in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Hession
St. Vincent
Hession
Quincy
Winchester
County Galway
Ireland
Alsey
Ill
Chicago
Peoria
Breddville
Mich
Mrs Marisa Slaughter Dies at 98 in Sol diers Home
Mrs Marisa E Slaughter aged 98 died Thursday night at the Soldiers and Sailors Home where she had resided for some time Her death was attributed to old age with minor ailments One son Charles Slaughter of Peoria arrived Friday and accompanied the body to its final resting place in Murrayville Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Slaughter
Marisa E. Slaughter
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Charles Slaughter
Peoria
Murrayville
Y Campaign Falls Short By About 200 Members
The Y M C A membership drive totaled 221 on Friday night, leaving about 200 members to reach the 1000 goal. Starting from 512, the drive brings the total to 773 with 67 more memberships needed. Saturday features Chaddock School for Boys participation, with 60 new memberships, and Quincy businessmen adding sustaining memberships at $23 each to gain full access to association privileges. E Percy Brown’s team credits eight memberships Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Poling
Cip
Chaddock School
Chaddock
Abe
E. Percy Brown
Divorced or Not Mrs Squires Faces Bigamy Charge
Mrs Lillian Squires Trent Welton Dilley told the court she did not know if she was divorced after marrying John Dilley without a divorce from George Welton. She waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the grand jury on a $1,000 bond she could not furnish. Dilley slated for perjury arraignment in county court. Welton had filed for divorce in Chicago. Squires had remarried Welton in March after her first husband Mr. Trent died last December. A separate assault case against Mrs John Brages was continued after her release on $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Squires
Trent-Welton-Dilley
Court of Justice of the Peare Ben Weckle
John Dilley
George Welton
Dilley
Trent
Welton
Jim Simmons
Chicago
Quincy
John Brages
Laura Casley
Mendon
Court of Justice of the Peace
River Commission To Meet In St Louis
The Mississippi River Commission will hold its fall session aboard the steamer Mississippi at St. Louis on Friday November 14 1919 at 10 00 a m. An inspection trip to New Orleans and public hearings along the route will address river improvement and levee work. Individuals wishing to meet the commission should contact its president at Room 1301 International Life Building St. Louis Mo before November 10 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River Commission
St. Louis
New Orleans
Mississippi River
International Life Building
Paving To Start On South Eighth At Once
Property owners on South Eighth street between Van Buren and Harrison streets agree to pay their shares of paving costs with one exception. The non resident owner has been notified by his attorney J Frank Garner Priday to make payment to avoid delays. R F Shanahan holds the contract and aims to complete before cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Eighth Street
van Buren
Harrison Streets
Quincy
J. Frank Garner Priday
R. F. Shanahan
Co d
Left Bishop Fawcett Gaining Every Day
Rev. George Long of Warsaw said bishop Fawcett was growing stronger after a pint of blood given before an operation on Bishop Pawcett. Long spoke in Detroit two weeks ago with Dr. W. H. Baker and Secretary Center of the Chamber of Commerce. He added that Fawcett was recovering and saw no reason for an unsatisfactory outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Long
Warsaw
Bishop Fawcett
Bishop Pawcett
Detroit
W. H. Baker
Chamber of Commerce
Fawcett
Long
Surveyors advancing on cross state road bond project
Surveying parties are engaged on the 60 million dollar road between Quincy and Danville. Assistant Division Engineer McArdis of Springfield told County Superintendent L. L. Boyer that by March 1 the entire road would be under contract or ready for letting. First crew surveys Quincy to Springfield, second surveys Springfield to Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Danville
McArdis
Sprigfield
L. L. Boyer
Springfield
Knox College to Build Lyman Kay Seymour Hall Dormitory
Knox College in Galesburg will erect a new men's dormitory named Lyman Kay Seymour Hall funded by a $100,000 gift from Mrs. Seymour and $160,000 from the late Lyman Kay Seymour, with $25,000 of his bequest already used for scholarships. The two story building will house about eighty men and include a large dining hall, commons, and spaces for literary societies, with plans for future chapel library and girls' dormitory additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorugh
Lyman Kay Seymour
Seymour
Payson
Knox College
Galesburg
Lyman Kay Semour
Seymour Hall
Knox
George Fitch
Physician for Firemen Trustees appoint Dr Baker official physician
Trustees of the firemen’s pension fund named Dr W T Baker as official physician and approved the $1,5000 bond of treasurer Frank Fackler. The auditing committee reported a pension fund balance of $7,393.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firemen’s Pension Fund
W. T. Baker
Frank Fackler
Weather forecast contrasts across regions this weekend
The forecast calls for rain and a colder front moving in Saturday with freezing temperatures overnight across northern and central areas. Missouri will see clouds and much colder conditions, with likely rain in the east and south, freezing temps Saturday night, and a mix of sun and warmer conditions in the west.
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Missouri
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Dan
Harvard
Joyriders
Empire
Hill Post
Ed Hagenbaumer
Sues
Atty Brockschmidt
Liggett and McNutt
T.P.A
Negro Legion Post
Troop 3
South Eighth
Adams County Farm Bureau
Movers
St Paul
Davenport
Keokuk Eae
Quincy Seater
Hannibal Wees
St Louis Ve Ae
Muscatine
Louisiana
Augurs Mushage
Sereas Reva Erieneta
Ralph Brown
South Tenth Street
Woodland
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