Quincy proposes water works improvements over 200000
City officials say spring time work will cost at least 250000 and include a new standpipe for areas north of Eighteenth street and the Walton Heights factory district plus lining the reservoir with concrete. Commission staff urge prioritizing the standpipe to improve second floor water pressure. An upcoming meeting will align council and water works on the plan with rate reductions unlikely before after these works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Water Works Commissioners
Eighteenth Street
Walton Heights
Thompson
River ripples end of Kabekona voyage up river
The sidewheel steamer Kabekona, which angered Ouiney last week on its journey to Dubuque to tow two submarine chasers, has arrived at Davenport unable to pass rapids due to strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabekona
Ouiney
Dubuque
Davenport
Motor Boat Tax Notice Increases Revenue
Local motor boat owners are told by the internal revenue office of a $5 annual tax per motor boat with engines, taking effect tomorrow November 1. Respond with a notice of receipt by November 4 until official forms are issued, then pay through July end of the fiscal year. A 50 percent penalty applies for non acknowledgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Office
Monroe Man Dies in Hannibal Hospital
John H. Vanmeater, 67, of Monroe City, died Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock in St. Elizabeth's hospital Hannibal after a short illness. Funeral services will be in Monroe City. Survived by four Spiceen Mrs Mary Beadle of Valley Street, Mrs Jessie Hoar Clapper Mo, Thomas and W B Vanmeater, and brother M C Vanmeater of Moline Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
John
Vanmeater
Monroe City
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Mary Beadle
Valley Street
This City
Jessie Hoar
Clapper
Mo. Thomas
W. B. Vanmeater
M. C. Vanmeater
Moline, WI
Cheerful Home Plans Halloween Party and Rummage Sale
Mrs. Ella Groff of 629 Hampshire street will host a Halloween party for home children Wednesday evening. A new club for the home is to be organized by od fathers with PF F Alexander as leader, first meeting November 7. The Cheerful Home will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday in the gymnasium with warm clothing available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Groff
Hampshire Street
Od Fathers of the Home
PF. F. Alexander
Gov Lowden to Visit Illinois Troops in Houston Parade
Gov Lowden of Illinois will visit Camp Logan Houston on November 7 for Illinois day. He will review the 33rd division with Gov Hobby of Texas, planning a parade with 25 000 men if reinforcements arrive. The division now numbers over 22 000, with up to 4 000 more national army and 5 000 artillery troops by Nov 6. The Chamber of Commerce and city officials are arranging a reception, aiming for a landmark military event in Houston.
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Camp Logan
Houston
Texas
Illinois
Lowden
Frank S. Dickson
Hobby
Todd
Division
Ilinois
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy Firm Seeks Incorporation With Farmers Stock Dealings
An application for incorporation was filed in Springfield by the Pin Oak Plantation Company of Quincvy. The capital is 95000 with incorporators L. S. Grubb A. C. Helake and Thomas S. Scherer. The business plans farming stock raising and cattle dealing. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Pin Oak Plantation Company
Quincvy
L. S. Grubb
A. C. Helake
Thomas S. Scherer
Tien Pap
Soldier Home Death and Local News Roundup
W D Thompson of cottage 20 died suddenly in the pool room at Lippincott hall Monday around 3 p.m. He had just bought out a liberty bond and was 79 years old. Burial will be in the home cemetery. Also noted is Mrs Bell’s 61st birthday celebration at cottage Co, Mrs Converse leaving on furlough, Mrs Noonan ill and hospitalized, Mrs Colcord with Cottage 7, and in Cottage 12 the Star Spangled Banner is played weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
J. E. Brown
T. B. Powers
Tle
W. D. Thompson
Cottage 20
Lippincott Hall
Mr. Thompson
Home
Bell
Cottage Co
Converse
Cottage 7
Noonan
Colcord
Couple celebrates 50 years of marriage at Quincy area farm
Mr and Mrs Herr mark a half century of married life with their large Adams county family gathered at the couple's Broad Way farm east of Quincy. Twelve children, seven sons and two daughters expected, several abroad in Montana and Pennsylvania. Mr Herr served in the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry under Sherman and Rosecrans, helped capture Jefferson Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Broadway
Mrs. Herr
John
Montana
Herr
Adams County
Walter Herr
Wichita? Kan
Arthur Herr
Wood River
Ill
Eugene Herr
Chicago
Walter Pfanschmidt
Harry Nesbit
Payson
Phillip S. Herr
Charles Herr
Chester Herr
Herbert Herr
George Herr
Harry Herr
National Army
Harry Cadogan
Mr. Herr
Pennsylvania
Cadogan
Daniel B. Herr
Herrs
Illinois
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Army of the Cumberland
Sherman
Sheridan
Rosecrans
Davis
Jefferson Davis
Fourth Michigan Cavalry
Werr
Pittsburgh
South
Herr recalls Davis lying in wagon amid jeers in Ready to Go Again
Mr Herr reflects on wartime moments with Davis forced to lie down to escape taunts. The piece notes no patriotic fervor in the Herr family and recalls a Whig interviewer asking if ready to go to France. Herr calls the war experience interesting yet mixed, as the couple, now mature, face life after farming with lingering hardship and community respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Herr
Davis
Herr
France
Werr
Ana
Company and Wall Givi Dance Nov 7
The newly organized company will hold its first dance on Wednesday night November 7. Sergeant Livnes chairs the planning committee and will finalize arrangements. Members chosen to plan expenditures include First Lieutenant Walter Brown Second Lieutenant Clare Irwin Corporal Ralph Lusk and Privates Elaie Vinadot J H W Hokamp and J Emmett Wil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livnes
Shareh
Walter Brown
Clare Irwin
Ralph Lusk
Elaie Vinadot
J. H W. Hokamp
J. Emmett Wil
Armory Gym Fit Fund And Drill System Outlined
A company committee will spend part of a 300 dollar fund to fit a gymnasium in the armory with Captain Zoller approving selections. Non commissioned officers will receive Thursday night instructions from Captain Zoller and oversee soldiers drilling Monday nights. Seven full squads drilled last Monday as a plan to organize and deploy in hours if an emergency call arises.
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Zoller
Veteran Thompson Dies During Checkers Game
Civil war veteran William D. Thompson, 70, collapsed and died of heart disease while playing checkers with N. J. Livesay in the Soldiers' Home club room. Dr. O. H. Collins led the coroner's jury verdict. Widow and several children reside at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Amen
William D. Thompson
N. J. Livesay
RO OH. Jacobs
Soldiers
Normie
Thompson
O. H. Collins
Iome
Nuxated Iron Boosts Strength, Says Dr Berea
Physicians warn iron forms differ with organic iron more effective than metallic iron. Dr James Louis Berea and Dr Hornstine endorse Nuxated Iron, claiming rapid energy gain and vitality improvements after short courses. Endorsers note safe absorption, no teeth staining, and a money back guarantee if results fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Louis Berea
Hornstine
Department of Public Health and Charities of
Philadelphia
Iran
Krippe
Kidner
Miller and Arthur Drug Co
Niefer
Brown and Mays Drug Co
J. K Bernbrock
Wil
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Monroe
John Vanmeater
Tlothing Co, Ae
Fifth St
Coats
Gov
QUNCY
Pioneer Creamery Co
Spring ST
Quincy, Ill
Company & Wall
Grain Products Co
St. Louis
U. S
Public Health and Charities
BE. Sauer
Tioston
Berea
Alwys
New York
Honeapati
Medical College
Leone
Jares Jonin Berea Adjunet Proftessuc Fur Pliteen Veorn
Sameopath
Fe Medical
Mewens
Dr. O N. ER. Horuntine
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