High price paid for Indian Grave drainage bonds
Indian Grave Drainage District commissioners received a premium of 387.50 above par when the $289 200 issue of bonds sold to Balzar Mosser and Willamen of Ohio. No other bids were made. The funds will finance a new drainage system costing about 35 000 with twelve annual payments of 24 100 starting 1920. An assessment against district lands has been ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nois
Zer, Mosser
Balzar, Mos and Willamen Company
Terwische Will Filed For Probate In County Court
The will of Mrs Elizabeth Terwische was filed for probate in the county court on a Saturday. Provisions include $25 for masses to St Johns Catholic church and St Rose Lima church, $1000 life insurance to St Angela Court A C, $25 to Clara Cecelia her daughter, and $25 each to grandsons Walter Adolph and Frederika with the remainder to be divided between her sons Theodore and Fred H Terwische. Fred Ey Terwische named executor of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Terwisches
St. John's Catholic Church
St. Rose Lima Church
Clara Cecelia
St. Angela Court
C. A
Walter
Adolph
Fredekia
Theodore
Fred H. Terwische
Fred Ey. Terwische
Wheeler will is placed on file in county clerk office
The will of H N Wheeler is held on file awaiting all heirs appearance before probate. When admitted to probate it becomes public record. A board of trustees may run the Quincy Journal for 20 years, with members Rudolph Tenk Duke Schroer Harvey A Fry and John A Connery, all long associated with Wheeler or the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Wheeler
Quincy Journal
Rudolph Tenk
Duke Schroer
Harvey A. Fry
John A. Connery
Tenk
Wheeler
Quincy Business Men Meeting Tuesday on Highway Funding
Quincy business men are invited to a Tuesday 4 PM meeting in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium to plan and raise at least 1200 for immediate highway improvements between Taylor and Quincy. Marion county judges will begin rebuilding a wrecked steel bridge over a drainage ditch onto concrete foundations to create a safer, passable route for fall and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Highway Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Taylor
Marion County
W. K. Abbott
The
Marion
Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee
WM. K. Abbott
Blair Steamer Cruise Planned for October Start
Arrangements are underway for the semi annual cruise of Captain W A Blair head of the White Collar line. The voyage begins October 5 and returns to Davenport October 26 from New Orleans with stops at major cities. About 100 persons are expected to participate and Captain Blair will serve as head master while William Keith handles routine duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Blair
White Collar Line
Davenport
New Orleans
Blair
William Keith
Street Cars Change Routing For Circus
Beginning at 11 oclock Monday morning all Maine line cars will run from the Soldiers Home to Baldwin park, the scene of the circus. Passengers to Highland park and points on that line are requested to take cars bearing Baldwin signs and transfer at Twentieth and Maine streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Line
Baldwin Park
Highland Park
Baldwin
Twentieth
Maine Streets
Bridge contracts awarded Saturday in Payson and Gilmer townships
Bids opened in the county highway office led to C. A. Marshall securing the John's bridge project in Payson township for 836 dollars and the Middleberg bridge in Gilmer township for 890 dollars. No bids were received for the Fall Creek bridge in Fall Creek township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John's Bridge
Payson Township
Middleberg
Gilmer Township
L. L. Boyer
C. A. Marshal
Fall Creek Bridge
Fall Creek Township
Quincy Pure Milk group to press bottled milk plan
Members of the Quincy Pure Milk association urge all residents seeking uncontaminated milk to attend Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Dr. David Klein will speak on dangers of impure milk and the benefits of bottled milk sold in Quincy. He cites a 80 percent milk deficiency finding and argues bottled milk can curb that reproach without raising prices for dairies already bottling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Pure Milk Association
David Klein
State of
Illinois
Klein
Illinois Pure Food Association
Quincy
Pure Milk Association
Association
William Meis Injured In Bicycle Crash At Seventh And Jefferson
William Meis employed in the Gard ner Governor works was seriously injured when his bicycle hit a bad street crossing at Seventh and Jefferson streets Saturday night. Witnesses G. C. Bunte and others helped move him to the sidewalk as medical staff attended. Dr. H. P. Litchfield ordered emergency care and the injured man was taken to Blessing hospital amid rumors of fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Meis
Gardner Governor Works
Seventh and
Jefferson Street
G. C. Bunte
H. P. Litchfield
South Eighth Street
Blessing Hospital
Litchfield
Meis
Monroe Street
Lind Street
Seventh
Jefferson Streets
Local Fraternal and Trade Unions Meet in Quincy
The Carpenters union No. 1866 meets at Labor temple while Grace Whipple chapter of the Order of Eastern Star gathers in the Masonic temple. Tailors union No. 180 convenes at Labor temple and various societies including Prince of the West camp Royal Neighbors of America and others meet across Quincy in halls and lodges such as I O O F, 510 Maine Street, Adams county Ancient Order of Hibernians, Eagles Minnewawa, Red Men and Knights of Pythias venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters Union
Labor Temple
Grace Whipple
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Tailors Union
Prince of the West
Royal Neighbors of America
Quincy Court
Tribe of Ben
Improved Order of Red Men
Knights of Pythias
Weather outlook for Missouri and region
The forecast calls for winds and increasing cloudiness with showers in the north and west areas Sunday. Showers extend to the east and south Monday with cooler conditions. Strong winds accompany the unsettled weather, followed by fair skies later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Adams County Boys Named to Attend State Fair
Quincy reports the five Adams county boys chosen for the State Fair Boy's school Everett Witt Quincy Howard Wilkins Mendon Harold McClelland Lorain Harold Farlow Camp Point and Orel Viar Fowler will gain agricultural instruction as each county sends a select participant. Also notes Camp Weibner outing for forty local youths, a police resignation, a Pueblo Crim case update, speeding charges against Stillwell, and Harriet Sidle’s capture in Milwaukee after escaping Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Everett Witt
Quincy
Howard Wilkins
Mendon
Harold McClelland
Loraine
Harold Farlow
Camp Point
Orel Viar
Fowler
Melrose to Host Tom Boleitch on Good Roads Talk
Thomas Boleitch also known as Uncle Tom advertised a speech at Melrose town hall Tuesday evening at seven about the good roads proposition. The event aims to inform voters on highway improvements and related public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boleitch
Thomas Boleitch
Uncle Tom
Melrose Town Hall
Glee Club and Chamber Promote Knights of Columbus Event
The Chamber of Commerce club will sing at the Knights of Columbus hall on September 19 in an entertainment program by Quincy council members. Joseph Pollard of Fort Madison will speak on The Greater Victories of Peace. William Coe of Melrose plans a model dairy barn nearby, a sanitary dairy with a 58 by 36 foot barn to house 30 cows, using progressive university-trained methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coe
Melrose
Agricultural Department
University of Illinois
Wisherd Line Buys Two New Vessels
The Wisherd Line Steamers bought the steamer Frontenac and barge Mississippi at a marshal's sale in Winona Minnesota about ten days ago. Captain Walter Wisherd reports the Frontenac, similar to the Keokuk, is in good condition and has towed lumber barges in the north. The barge measures 180 by 40 feet with two decks and a large dance floor. The vessels will be moved to Quincy soon and moored in the bay for the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisherd Line Steamers Company
Frontenac
Mississippi
Winona
Minn
Walter Wisherd
Keokuk
Quincy
Power Boat Club Plans Receptions for Winter Season
The Quincy Power Boat club will announce several entertainments and receptions for the winter season at its meeting in the club house Tuesday night. A major event is Admiral Smith of the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association hosting a reception in November. Ed Korn will entertain friends at the club house Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Power Boat Club
Admiral Smith
Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association
Ed Korn
Hughes Alliance Is Organized Here In Illinois
Local supporters of Charles E. Hughes organized a Quincy Illinois branch of the Hughes Alliance. Charles Cottrell chaired the meeting with E H Osborn as temporary chair. M E McMullen explained the campaign aims and a three member committee was formed to invite Julius L Klemme to accept the presidency. Roy D Johnson was named secretary Clyde Ware vice president. Forty Illinois branches have been formed. Quincy branch will begin active work after the upcoming primary. Two state committee members will be named later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes Alliance
State of
Illinois
Charles E. Hughes
Quincy
Charles Cottrell
Republican County Central Committee
E. H. Osborn
M. E. McMullen
Chicago
Hughes
City Council Likely Off Monday For Circus Night
Council members plan to attend a circus Monday causing probable adjournment with no quorum. City Clerk Schroer must call roll if meeting proceeds, otherwise adjourn to Tuesday. Milk ordinance slated for third reading with Dr Klein of the pure food commission expected to attend Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schroer
Dr. Klein
Pure Food Commission
Two Divorce Suits Filed in Circuit Court
Two divorce actions were filed Saturday in the circuit court. Charles H. Knox seeks relief from Clara Knox alleging desertion after a 29 year separation. Fredericka House sues James Edward House for drunkenness and cruelty citing a July 29 1913 separation after an August 5 1911 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Knox
Clara Knox
Fredericka House
James Edward House
Bakers Hold Picnic At Sherman Park With Baseball Game
Bakers of Quincy hosted a Saturday picnic in Sherman Park with a baseball game as the main afternoon event. Refreshments were available on the grounds for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakers Wave
Bakers of
Quincy
Sherman Park
Classified notices from early 20th century ad page
Wanted men at the Damhorst yards and a Seggelke Feed Mill job posting seek delivery workers aged 15 or older. Also a rental listing at 702 State for a five room flat, and a matchmaking notice seeking a refined lady for matrimony. Several ads cover bull calves for sale, with seller J. B. Sams in Philadelphia Missouri.
Quincy district pastors named at German Methodist conference
Rev. F. G. Isler remains district superintendent and Rev. A. H. F. Hertzler stays at First German church. Rev. Emil Goetz and Rev. William Schulze keep pastorates at Bethel German Methodist and Old People's Home respectively. Several transfers announced including J. H. Lemkau to Warrenton and Mahle to Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Isler
Quincy
A. H. F. Hertzler
First German Church
Emil Goetz
Bethel German Methodist Church
William Schulze
Old People’s Home
German Methodist Conference
Peoria
J. H. Lemkau
First German Methodist Church
Warrenton, Mo
David Frieschle
Canton
F. L. Mahle
Salem Church
St. Louis
J. H. Diercks
Salem
First
INITIATE TWO CANDIDATES IN U C T MEETING
Two candidates, M. F. Lummis and H. S. Krietemeyer, were initiated by the United Commercial Travelers in a regular Saturday evening meeting. The group endorsed the Anti-Tuberculosis association and pledged support for securing a sanitarium for Adams county. A fall round-up parade was planned with A C T members in uniforms, plus floats and automobiles. Secretary C B DeJean reported on a Blakesburg Iowa visit to see P Baldock, who is seriously ill and has long been a member of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers
M. F. Lummis
H. S. Krietemeyer
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Adams County
C. B. DeJean
Blakesburg
P. Baldock
Baldock
Order
Roads in excellent shape for motorists report
Roads leading to Quincy are reported in excellent condition with no trouble. The mud hole between Bluff Hall and Fall Creek has been repaired and the road is generally good aside from a few bumps near the city. The Fowler road has been worked recently but remains passable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Bluff Hall
Fall Creek
Detail Duty Discontinued At Soldier's Home
Captain Andrew, commandant of the Soldier's Home, said Saturday that fatigue detail assignments would be ended. Civil service help will police the home and grounds. A resident named Leonard faced a drum-head court for refusing detail duty, but the move ends the roiling issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Solider
Civil Service
Board of Administration
Leonard
Kangaroo Court
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Commissioners of Indian Graves District
Erwische
Abe Martin
HN. Wheeler
Quincy-Taylor Road
the Hodgdon Dairy Co
Tele
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Councilmien
River Bulletin
St. Paul
Keokukeenreee
Ae Cy
Hannibal
City Clerk Street
W. L. Carr
Ringling Bros. Circus
Front
Broadway
Thirteenth Street
Maine Street
Park
Ome
Galesburg
Weibner
Division of Naval Reserves
Carl Marold
Police Department
Bickhams
Marold
Force
Crim
Sheriff's Office
Pueblo
Colo
Emmet Crim
Richfield
Jacob Fussellman
Payson
Newcomb Stillwell
Blackwood
Stillwell
North Twentieth Street
Harriet Sidle
Geneva
Milwaukee
Wisherd Line
Power Boat Club
Damhorst IE Yards
14Th and Spruce Sts
A. J. Brockschmidt
6Th
Hampshire Street
the Whig
J. B. Sams
Philadelphia
Democratic
Drum
J. Leroy Adair
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