Wolfs trial over defective scabbards at Wolf plant
A federal court trial in summer 1918 details alleged conspiracy by Fred Wolf Sr and son Paul to defraud the government by shipping uninspected or unserviceable scabbards. Government inspector Van Ness described multiple rejection marks and rework, with testimony from several Wolf plant workers about tampering and mislabeling to pass substandard goods. The jurors were shown exhibits of scabbards and pads, while the judge urged courtroom order as the case proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf Manufacturing Company
Federal
Fred Wolf
Paul
M. M. van Ness
van Neés
Rush
Louis Fitz- Henry
van Ness
Harvey
Swango
Herbert Lippincott
Mary Hillyer
Matilda Geigel
George Lewis
James McPike
VanNess
Wolf Plant
Attorney Rush
Quincy
Tim
JanNess
Aandard
Converse
Lippincott
Wolfs
Mr. Wolf, Sr
Mr. Wolf
Fred Wolf, Sr
Carroll
Wolf, Sr
Nichols
McPike
Auto Avoids Collision at 14th and Vermont Streets
William Quigg of Mendon was driving home from the Board of Review sessions in Quincy when two autos nearly collided at the 14th street Vermont street corner. Quigg swerved into 14th street. the other car veered onto the sidewalk. Quigg stopped to check for injuries and continued on after being taunted by the other driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th
Vermont
William’Quigg
Mendon, Making
Quigg
Quincy
Board of Review
14Th Street
Vermont Street
Three Quincy Promises to Donate to Scout Campaign
Three prominent Quincy citizens have pledged 500 dollars each to the Boy Scout campaign contingent on two other citizens contributing the same amount. Scouts circulated the city Friday seeking two additional donors to cover half the needed sum and push toward the 15000 dollar goal. The drive paused Thursday but Friday planners kept the effort alive, with stations inviting pledges to complete the fundraising for Quincy Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Emma Fiesel in Galveston
Dr H C Mueller received word Thursday of the death of his sister Mrs Emma Fiesel of Galveston Texas She was born in Quincy and later resided in Galveston where she was matron of an orphanage She died after an operation earlier in the week Surviving are her father Stephen Mueller sister Mrs Ed Bross and brothers Dr H C Mueller and Louis Mueller of Spokane Funeral notices will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Fiesel
H. C. Mueller
Galveston
Tex
Figsel
Methodist Church
Grace Whipple
O. Stephen Mueller
Ed Bross
Louis Mueller
Spokane
Wash
Henry Lee dies at 76 after stroke in Quincy home
Henry Lee age 76, father of Mrs. Fred Spengler of 520 12 Jersey street, died Friday at 3 00 pm at his daughter's home. The death followed a third stroke suffered last Monday. Born in Wayne county Pennsylvania he had lived in Quincy a little over a year with his daughter. Surviving are three sons William John and Fred Lee all near Rocky Ford Colorado and three daughters Mrs O C Smith Allerton Iowa and Miss Bess Lee Chicago. The body will be taken to Allerton for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lee
Fred Spengler
Jersey Street
Mr. Lee
Wayne County
Quincy
Spengler
Lee
Thomas Hale Dies in St Marys Hospital of Gangrene
Thomas Hale, a patient at St Marys hospital since July 26, died Friday evening at 7 o'clock of gangrene. He was not a local resident, came for medical care, and was accompanied to Quincy by his wife. He resided in Pike county most of his life. remains will be sent to Baylis for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hale
St. Mary's Hospital
Quincy
John Griffen
Baylis
Pike County
Telegraph Rate Is Reduced Twenty Percent
Telegraph messages will cost 20 percent less now that Western Union received orders from Manager King. Rates revert to pre April 1 levels after the Illinois Utilities Commission overruled a petition to continue higher rates. A separate hearing on advanced telephone rates is set for September 17 in Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Western Union Company
Illinois Utilities Commission
The
Utilities Commission
Telephone Company
Springfield
Illinois College Conservatory of Music Ad Opens Sept. 15
Illinois College Conservatory of Music in Jacksonville Illinois offers instruction in piano violin organ voice cello theory and public school music. Free opportunity to join a large chorus and orchestra under competent conductors. Terms open Sept 15. For illustrated catalogue write President C H Ramimelkamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
C. H. Ramimelkamp
Mrs Hannah Sieckman Dies After Stroke at Quincy Home
Mrs Hannah Sieckman who had lived in Quincy for 40 years died Thursday evening at 813 Jackson Street from a paralytic stroke. Born in 1836 in Germany she came to the U.S. as a young woman and was a faithful member of St Pauls Evangelical Church. Six children survive: John at home Fred Bredenbeck 1039 Monroe Henry 923 South Twelfth William 500 Van Buren Gustax and Emma at home. One brother Fred Floatmen of Camp Point also survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Sieckman
Quincy
Jackson Street
Germany
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Monroe Street
Henry Bredenbeck
South Twelfth
William Bredenbeck
van Buren
Gustax
Emma Bredenbeck
Fred Floatmen
Camp Point
Nationwide search for missing Canadian soldier Nelson
The Whig notes a nationwide hunt for Private George Nelson, a 21 year old Canadian soldier with shell shock. He’s described as five feet eight inches, 160 pounds with grey eyes and fair complexion, missing since February 1919. Red Cross asks for any information from Quincy residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
George Nelson
Red Cross
Nelson
High Squad Full Of Pep At The Start Of Season
Football practice opens with zeal under Coach Russie. Chick Kircher sustains a shoulder injury but is expected back soon as nine game schedule forms. five games signed including Keokuk October 11 and Carthage trips. possible September 27 opener and Thanksgiving in Jacksonville sought. Mrs Leaton Irwin seeks her 1884 class record for Columbia library course. Andy McDaniels to receive his Q monogram after address recovered in Memphis area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russie
William “Chick” Kircher
Keokuk High
Carthage High
Carthage
Acomb High
Quincy
Macomb Normal
Macomb
Jacksonville
Leaton Irwin
Andy
Memphis
Attorney Dougherty Ill in Hospital Delays Wolf Case
John E. Dougherty assistant to the district prosecuting attorney in the Wolf case is ill at Blessing hospital with possible appendicitis or surgery needed. Relatives have been summoned from Peoria and doctors will consult. Doctors report improved condition but trial will continue with Bush and Rosen seeking to proceed until Dougherty can return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Dougherty
Wolf
Blessing Hospital
Dougherty
Peoria
Mr. Dougherty
Wolfs
Bush
Rush
Rosen
Another Department Store 10 Open Here in Quincy
J. J. Reid said he sold the building at 619 Maine street to J. A. Oberman & Brother of Springfield who will remodel it and open a department store. Architect Martin Jr Geise will supervise improvements. the project should be ready in 30 to 60 days. A Peoria firm eyeing a chain in Quincy also considered a space and the former Kespohl Mohrenstecher site, showing wider mercantile interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Reid
Maine Street
J. A. Oberman
Peoria
Oberman Company
Kespohl- Mohrenstecher
Quincy
Black racer car found deserted in local garage
Deputy Connery seeks owner of a black racing Ford stored in a local garage after being found abandoned at Sixteenth and Kentucky. A record of bursts of speed on State street is attached, suggesting the owner’s reluctance to come forward. The reconstructed Ford has an obliterated engine number and a long black body with a titled reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connery
Sixteenth
Kentucky
State Street
Urban Sells Half Interest in Oil Lease for 75000
G A Urban left for Fort Worth to close the sale of half interest in a 20 acre oil land tract in the Desdemonia field for 75000. Urban and partners control an 80 acre tract and a 10 acre adjacent property. a well on the 80 acre site has reached 1600 feet and may strike oil near 2500 feet as the pool lies deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Urban
Fort Worth
Texas
Desdemonia
New Clubhouse Plan Backed by St Francis Societies
Agitation for a new St Francis parish clubhouse grows as St Michael and St Andrew branches of the Western Catholic Union back a $30,000 structure in a Thursday meeting. The project, urged by parish youth last spring for a gym and bowling alley, now has the support of the St Francis Men's Society and both WCU branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Parish
St. Michael and St. Andrew
Western Catholic Union
St. Francis Men's Society
Detroit Detective Ce Denies Wrongdoing in Business Deal
A Detroit detective named Eric denies allegations of wrongdoing in a business deal and says he is willing to return without requisition payment. The statement asserts innocence while addressing the ongoing dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
High School Notes on Quincy Girls Societies Plans
The Quincy High school girl literary societies the Hypatian and Ace have met in the past two days and plan recruitment for next year. A third girls society may form. Offcers for Hypatian: Marguerite Gabriel president Irma Kelker vp Alice Kelly treasurer Lucille Pottle secretary. Ace offcers: Annalydia Hall president Fredericka Crane vp Winifred Potter treasurer Edna Kohl secretary. Miss Lundgrun sponsors Hypatian and Miss Hilpert sponsors Ace. Centennial Debating club to meet next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy High School
Marguerite Gabriel
Irma Kelker
Alice Kelly
Lucille Pottle
Ace Club
Annalydia Hall
Fredericka Crane
Winifred Potter
Edna Kohl
Miss Lundgrun
Hypatian Club
Miss Hilpert
Centennial Debating Club
Honeymoon Express Returns For More Flights In Quincy
Lieut Sammy Pickard and the Honeymoon Express return to Quincy today and Sunday for more air rides. After visiting Palmyra and Kahoka Missouri, the aviator’s party brings added flights to Twenty fifth and State streets landing ground. The team, including the pilot and his bride, enjoyed their stay and aim to satisfy the Quincy demand for rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy” Pickard
Honeymoon Express
Quincy
T. F. Kirk
Aviator
Hannibal
Lieut. Pickard
Palmyra
Kahoka
Pickard
Twenty-fifth
State Streets
Probate Court Reports Probate Court reports estate balances and claims
Henry Bartlett as administrator filed a report showing receipts of 1167 and administration costs totaling 3887. Principal claim by Lillie L. Anderson was 3430. Cynthia A. Martin estate lists 90 acres in Pike county, 880 in chartels, 43 cash. Emelie Krug estate lists property in Quincy, household goods 178, notes and cash in bank 2318.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bartlett
James W. Anderson
Lillie L. Anderson
Cynthia A. Martin
Pike County
Emelie Krug
Quincy
Payson Men Arrested on Assault Charge
Payson residents Kelsey C. Holman and Timothy Holman were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Connery Friday on a warrant charging assault. Andrew Gramke of Payson township is the complainant. The Holmans posted bond and the trial will be before Judge Heckle Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelsey C. Holman
Timothy Holman
Payson
Connery
Andrew Gramke
Payson Township
Holmans
Heckle
Highland Park to stay open midweek dances and festival
Highland Park will remain open on Wednesdays Fridays Saturdays and Sundays with the Rialto Jazz band performing for the first Saturday night dance tonight. A four day Apple and corn Show plus a fall festival is planned with major acts and the Lmots State band providing amusement downtown in afternoons and evenings. Brennig says success depends on merchant support as the event will be widely advertised to attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brennig
Highland
Rialto Jazz
Lmots
Wanted steady boy to run errands at Whig Office
A historical classified notice seeking a reliable youth for full day errands with steady work and good wages, to apply at the Whig Office. The ad emphasizes immediate employment and fair pay, typical of early 20th century job postings.
Dr Chapman Seeks Divorce From Wife Antione Fisch er Chapman
Dr G W Chapman filed suit for divorce Friday from Mrs Ant ione Fischer Chapman his preaching missionary wife whose whereabouts he states are not known to him Desertion is the grounds He calls her a good woman yet compares himself to John Wesley and says they have not heard from her in over two years He married her in Pueblo Colo Sept 3 1906 and they separated Sept 3 1917 He is represented by T B McKennan of Quincy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Chapman
Antonie Fischer Chapman
Chapman
John Wesley
Methodist Church
Wesley
Pueblo
Colo
Florida
Dr. Chapman
Quincy
T. B. McKennan
Swunk Found Not Guilty By County Court Jury
A county court jury acquitted John Swunk after a two day trial over a paternity claim by Luena Mc Cune who said he was the father of her child. The case began Thursday and jury deliberations extended into Friday afternoon with the courtroom packed by supporters and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swunk
Luena McCune
Emery Lancaster
William Schlagenhaus
Roy
Swank Farm
Svendseg Midsummer-Night Dream Nocturne and Opera Medley
A concert program listing Mendelssohn Clarinet Nocturne, Ritter Frank Holtschlag Overture, The Land of The Mountain and The Flood, McCann Popular Gems Hochheim Intermission, La Traviata Verdi Hawaiian Moonlight Klickman Songs from The Old Folks Lake A New Orleans Jazz Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holtschlag
McCann
Hochheim
Klickman
New Orleans
Richardson
Dr Crandall Improves and Local News Highlights
Dr Crandall has recovered sufficiently to be up and about after ten days of illness at home. Foundation work begins for the Quincy Grocery building at Tenth and Jersey, with excavations completed this week. George J. Riggs of Hannibal bought the Telford home at 616 North Fourth Street for 1500, intending rental use. Adams County Shipping association directors attended the Palmyra fair in Palmyra, with Mr Phillips hosting. A fire at 1461 Vermont Street caused minimal damage and was quickly contained. The Davis vs Bruns case settled financially without trial. Raymond Bryson, wanted on child abandonment charges, is being held by Kansas City police. No finance committee meeting due to absence of Mayor and Alderman, but plans for a city weights and measures inspection were discussed without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Rigg
Hannibal
Telford
North Fourth Street
Riggs
Gem City Business College
Simmons
Kansas City
Raymond Bryson
Quincy
O'Brien
Ellis
Finance Committee
Menutt
Bergmann
Route 3 bond road favored from Quincy through Adams County
A Springfield dispatch reports the highway commission tentatively selecting the northern Adams county route to Quincy for the 60 million dollar bond issue road. The path runs Twelfth street to Springlake then toward Five Mile Corner, then north to Duncan’s lane and east to Fowler, with the Cannon Ball trail used to Camp Point and an oil road to Clayton and Mt Sterling. Bradt notes a gap between Ripley and Beardstown. specifications do not specify federal road status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Quincy
Twelfth Street
Springfield
Highway Commission
S. E. Bradt
Springlake
Twenty-fourth Street
Five Mile Corner
Duncan's Lane
Fowler
Camp Point
Clayton
Mt. Sterling
Bradt
Ripley
Beardstown
Alexander
Department of Publics Works and Buildings
Cass County
Ashland
State aid route location announced for bond road plan
The Department of Public Works and Buildings outlines a general route for bond issue roads through Brown and Adams counties, from the southwest corner of Ripley to Timewell and beyond, noting the exact path may adjust for alignment, right of way, and cooperation. Local interests must provide additional right of way at no cost to the state for a road with ample width and moderate grades.
Weather and river report for Missouri town and area
Weather outlook for Hills, Missouri and surrounding region shows generally fair conditions with temperatures around noon near 24, midnight near 20. River bulletin lists stage measurements for Keokuk, Quincy, Hannibal, and St. Louis with rise and fall data. River forecast expects a slow fall below Muscatine and Louisiana over the next 43 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abarytah
Quincy
Hannibal
O.1
St.Louis
Hiver
Muscatine
Louisiana
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Tarvey Swango
Harry ‘Verse
Graham
Smith
Fitz- Henry
Boy Scout
Abe Martin
Oliver
Allus
Llinois College Conservatory of Music
Jacksonville, Il
U. 3
Brother
Reid Building
Maine
Degen Connery
Urban
St. Francis Societies
Detroit
Emil Tective Mornir North
Highland Park
Swunk
Svendseg Midsummer
Mendelssohn
Ritter
Quincy Grocery Company
Tenth and
Jersey Streets
Adams County Shipping Association
Marion County
Phillips
Marion County Association
Montgomey
Ward Bests
Lillian Davis
Carl Bruns
North Twelfth
Quincy A. Ing
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Brown County
Esterly
Timewell
Paloma
Ellington Township
Hllinols
Missouri
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