Serviceable Goods Dominated War Equipment Trial
Witnesses for Fred Wolf Sr and Paul Wolf say wartime contracts aimed at serviceable equipment rather than art, citing lax specifications and broad leeway for inspectors. Lieut. Colonel Erskine Bains and other officials describe lowering leather standards to meet Army needs while maintaining serviceable quality. The defense contends inspectors enforced workable goods, not unfit items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolf
Paul Wolf
Erskine Bains
Harry Converse
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Wolfs
Bains
Colonel Bains
Paul J. Nichols
Wolf Plant
S .R. Rush
Rock Island
M. D. Campbell
United States
Cincinnati
Rock
St Francis Slugfest Loss at Clayton Narrow 16 15
St Francis parish team traveled to Clayton Sunday and lost 16 to 15 in a slugfest. Clayton pitcher Thornhill and catcher Anderson led the win, with Clayton side sharing pitching changes as Wis man Ott and Kemner appeared for St Francis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Francis
Clayton
St. Francis Parish
Thornhill
Anderson
Clayton Boys
Kemner
G. Wisman
Ott
Joseph Emery Post American Legion Formed in Quincy
The Joseph W. Emery Jr post of the American Legion was voted as the new unit in Quincy with 24 members signing up. Joseph Ruffner Jr. chairs, Paul Westerman secretary, Newcomb Stillwell treasurer. Meeting led by Bishop M Edward Fawcett. weekly gatherings set for Mondays in the Chamber of Commerce. A membership drive is planned including a state-wide campaign September 15 to 22 and an excursion Friday night to recruit applicants. The post will cooperate with War Camp Community Service to aid returned service men. charter remains open. Members listed include Bishop Fawcett, Albert Merkel, Allen Merkel, and many others. The post joins this growing movement alongside the Henry R. Hill post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Joseph W. Emery, Jr
Chamber of Comerce
Joseph Ruffner, Jr
Paul Westerman
Newcomb Stillwell
M. Edward Fawcett
Chamber of Commerce
Bishop Fawcett
Quincy
Henry R. Hill
Joseph Emery
Bishop M. Edward Fawcett
Albert Merkel
Allen H. Merkel
Herbert H. Heidbreder
Stephen F. Hopkins
Alois Elzi
A. M. Austin
Lester D. Meyer
Leon D. Burton
R. N. Stillwell
Hugh T. Kircher
Robert L. Kelly
Neal E. Monroe
Carl H. Harban
Edgar P. Heidbreder
Carl W. Ruff
E. F. Halbach
W. E. Stanbury
Alfred H. Dicks
John T. Mackey
R. B. Lusk
P. W. Westerman
J. Lennie
Aleshire
Plainville
Mid West Tire Company Holds Annual Meeting
The Mid West Tire and Sales company held its annual business meeting at its North Sixth Avenue office. It reported good business from its Quincy Hannibal Macomb and Galesburg offices. Officers elected were A. L. Stewart president W. A. Jackson vice president Frank H Rathman secretary treasurer and directors Dan C. Bickel of Galesburg and S. B. Morgan of Macomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid West Tire and Sales Company
North Sixth Avenue
Quincy
Hannibal
Macomb
Galesburg
A. L. Stewart
W. A. Jackson
Frank H Rathman
Dan C. Bickel
S. B. Morgan
Probate Court Names Guardian and Probate of Will
In probate court John W Gallagher was appointed guardian of his son John W Gallagher Jr and gave bond of 2000 dollars. The will of Annie South was filed for probate. All property, real and personal, is given to her daughter Lillian Mangold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Gallagher
John W. Gallagher, Jr
Annie South
Lillian Mangold
Arguments Heard In Drainage Case In Indian Grave District
Hearings in the Indian Grave drainage district focus on assessments for a 1200 ditch and sluice removals. Landowners Riley Trogdon H N Lewis John Timme and others testified opposing the enhancements while Engineer W P Bushnell and commissioners argued benefits and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Grave
Riley Trogdon
H. N. Lewis
John Timme
W. P.bushnell
Boy Hurt In Runaway Dies From Injuries
Lloyd Selbert Darnell, age 4, son of Delbert and Mrs. Darnell of near Plainville, died Sunday evening from injuries suffered Saturday when a buggy collided with a fence after his father steered to stop a frightened horse. The coroner’s inquest ruled accidental. He was born June 22, 1917 in Quincy and leaves two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Selbert Darnell
Delbert
Darnell
Plainville
Blessing
Littl
Quincy
Motor Club Plans Taylor Road Repairs Before Winter
The Motor Club board met at noon to discuss improving Taylor Road and have it opened as soon as possible. A committee was named to score a contractor for road signs along the Quince approach, with another meeting scheduled next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Road
Motor Club
Quince
Pleasant Rotary Day At Big Lake Highlights Quincy Angling Feats
Quincy Rotarians wrapped up their picnic season at Big Lake Hunting and Fishing club grounds with about a hundred attendees. The day featured heavy catfish appetites, a loud dinner bell moment, and a cafeteria style feast prepared by a corps of colored chefs. Numerous locals and guests enjoyed games and reminisced about Quincy’s past, while chess and pitching demos entertained the crowd. notable attendees included J M Winters Jackson R Pearce Bob Potter Rev Thompson Rudolph Tenk Dr Sproat Heaney of Chicago Dickerson McAfee Reverend Father Postner Colonel Center and Joe Ehart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Big Lake
Tom Black
Charley Rosenheim
Charley
George Wall
Rotary
Bill Heckenkamp
Bill Ruff
Judge Fitzhenry’s Bloomington ties and career arc
Wave Miller recalls Judge Fitzhenry, now presiding in the federal court, as an old Bloomington friend. Fitzhenry started as a newspaper man and advertising solicitor on the Bloomington Leader, later becoming business manager and editor before a notable legal career and a term in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wave Miller
Judge Fitzhenry
Wave
Bloomington
Congress
Local fishing tale involves Nauvoo neighbor and fresh catch claims
Edgar Wisherd notes the catfish came from a Nauvoo neighborhood and was declared fresh as it was caught the day before. Virgil Musselman identifies the outfit with a 900 yard net and mentions a camp upriver near the noted fishing hole. Bob Potter, new Y secretary, impressed and visited by Musselman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Wisherd
Nauvoo
Virgil Musselman
Virgil
Rotary party nod to Bowers and Best on entertain ment committee
Charley Bowers and Ward Best collected the jack after the dinner. They are two as good looking as any on the Quincy entertain ment committee. Every Rotary member wants the present sectainment committee re appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Bowers
Ward
Quincy
Rotary
Chicago doctor Dr N S Heaney visits Mendon friends
Dr N S Heaney of Chicago, a former Quincy boy now practicing medicine there, met many acquaintances at a Mendon area fish fry. He recalls friends from his school days here while visiting relatives in the Mendon neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Sproat Heaney
Chicago
Quincy
Sproat
Mendon
Grand Jurors at Work In Circuit Court for Term
The September grand jury began its session with cases including A B Albright of St Louis charged with forging checks and assault to kill against William Fields. Indictments unlikely today but expected as testimony from business leaders supports the Albright case and Krug murder charges loom. The jury roster includes W C Omer Fred Todd P H Burns John Schmidt and others with several no-shows noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Albright
St. Louis
William Fields
Eugene Johnson
Fields
Johnson
Albright
Krug
Walter Krug
Oscar Tug
Oscar Jug
T. M. Singleton
W.C. Omer
Camp Point
Fred Todd
Honey Creek
P. H. Burns
Beverly
John Schmidt
Richfield
H. B. Wells
Burton
Quincy
Harry Bennett
Clayton
F. B. Franzen
North East
George Cook
Houston
Charles Hester
Eene
E. D. Eshom
Lima
W. M. Anderson
Ursa
George Brown
McKee
Jacob Balzer
Jacob Oberling
Columbus
Albert Wilkey
Liberty
Henry Ogle
Gilmer
William Waddill
Payson
William E
Hulse
Ellington
Henry Scuseca
Melrose
Frank Royle
Fall Creek
Ford Kircher
Riverside
John Fuelbier
Federal court arraigns fined boat operator and union injuncti
Glenn Golden of Carthage bonded 300 on motor boat equipment violation. First arrest under federal indictments returned by the grand jury. Tony Mernich jailed in Springfield for interstate freight car theft. Warrant sent to Springfield. A temporary restraining order against the Smelters union of Alton was granted to restrain violence toward workers and protect company property. Injunction issued. case set for Springfield next Saturday. Deputy Clerk Snyder returned to Springfield. Clerk Brown back in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Golden
Carthage
Golden
Federal Grand Jury
Tony Mernich
Springfield
Smelters Union of
Alton
Louis FitzHenry
Federal Glass Company of
Fitz- Henry
Smelters’ Union
Snyder
Robert Brown
Quincy
Rabbit Breeders Of Quincy Hold Meeting
The Quincy Rabbit Breeders association met in the armory Monday night after a period of inactivity. About twenty five members attended and discussed using Star theater for a show under the association. A lengthy talk covered the Hannibal rabbit show last week and its successful exhibits. Milton Luther, under a suspension of the rules, spoke on advertising to boost the local rabbit market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Rabbit Breeders’ Association
Armory
Star Theater
Hannibal
Milton Luther
Quincey
Ed Randall Heads West For Health Break
Edgar C. Randall formerly of Quincy is in the city visiting relatives before moving to the southwest for his health. He and his wife just returned from overseas service with the American tank corps and he has been telegraph editor at the Buffalo Telegraph. A gas attack in France harmed his lungs, prompting the climate change. He paused with his parents in Canton, Illinois prior to arriving in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar C. Randall
Quincy
Southwest
Mr. Randall
American Tank Corps
Buffalo Telegraph
France
Ed Randall
Canton
Lil
Death at service ends life of local soldier home resident
James D. Ferbrache, a resident of the Soldiers' Home, collapsed and died Sunday evening during regular Sunday services in Lippincott hall. He appeared well before services. A coroner's inquest Monday found the cause of death to be heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Ferbrache
Soldiers’ Home
Lippincott Hall
Mr. Ferbrache
Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Genteman held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Hannah Genteman were held Monday afternoon at 3 30 from her residence 636 South Eleventh Street. Services were private. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery with Rev H Horn of St James Lutheran Church of Elmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Genteman
South Eleventh Street
Woodland Cemetery
Co. H. Horn
St. James Lutheran Church
Newcomb and Quincy hotels under same management
The Newcomb and Quincy hotels transfer to Royal Hotel company at midnight. George Thompson becomes general manager of both properties with new staff. Dining room closes until the cafe opens, likely within two weeks. James Gardner becomes day clerk and assistant manager. night staff updated. several staff move or retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomb
Royal Hotel Company
George Thompson
Hotel Quincy
Hotel Newcomb
Gests
James Gardner
Hotel
Quincy
The
George H. Schafer
Howl
Sam Swickard
Henry China
Clydge Jackson
Roscoe Ferguson
Kansas Ciy
Forgers' Cases Taken To Grand Jury
J F Reid and Melvin Stanley, arrested Saturday on forgery charges, likely to be presented to the grand jury today. Hannibal merchants identified them in the police station as the same men who passed several checks last week, netting over $100. Reid used the name John A Reyburn and Stanley used Sidney Gray to cash checks. Police doubt Quincy names are correct and warn the pair have victimized merchants in other cities. Silverberg Dry Goods, The Emporium, and Joe Leader of Hannibal lost money on their forgeries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Reid
Melvin Stanley
Hannibal
Reid
John A. Reyburn
Stanley
Sidney Gray
Quincy
Silverberg Dry Goods Company
Emporium
Joe
Watch Your Step Pleases Big House at Empire Theater
A crowd filled the Empire Theater Monday night to enjoy the musical comedy Watch Your Step. The production impressed Quincy theatergoers with song, dance, and singing from start to finish, a large chorus in beautiful costumes, and striking scenery that complemented the theater’s new artistic decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Quincy
Theater Beautiful
Empire
Man Cashes $19 Check Lacking Funds
Clarence Anderson of Plainville is called in police court today to explain a $19 check that led to his arrest Saturday. The case opened Saturday morning but was continued pending settlement. Anderson says a mistake was made and insists he did nothing wrong. He was arrested at Union Cigar by Detective Schepers and Patrolman Spaid after cashing a check drawn on First National Bank of Barry in favor of Grand Union Tin and Coffee Co., bearing his signature. bank records show no funds deposited under his account.
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Campbell
Earle Williams
Williams
Secret Service
Quincy
W. C. Heck
Converse
Heck
Ordnance
Quartermaster Corps
Wolf Plant
Cena
Wolfs
Nichols
Nichels
Mr. Nichels
St. Joseph
Inspector Nichels
Rush
Capt
Clarence Anderson
Plainville
Anderson
Union Cigar Store
Schepers
Spaid
First National Bank of
Barry
Grand Union Tin and Coffee Company
Abandonment Cases Rise in County Court
Roy Flick and Victor Leroy Morgan faced county court arraignments on child abandonment charges. R Overstreet pleaded guilty to wife abandonment and was released on parole with a promise to pay $3 weekly for support. Morgan’s case was continued to Wednesday and Flick’s to Friday after initial hearings in Quincy and Springfield proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Flick
Victor Leroy Morgan
R. Overstreet
Overstreet
Morgan
Springfield
Quincy
Flick
Car Wrecks With Street Car Across Twenty fourth Chestnut
An automobile owned by George Simonson at 229 North Twenty fourth street was heavily wrecked at the Twenty fourth and Chestnut crossing Sunday afternoon after a street car struck it. No other damage reported. Also Minie Dice vs C E Carlock wages case filed in circuit court on appeal from Judge Benney with a $21.30 award to Dice. William Lear reports grain sacks stolen from his barn near the Payson road. The steamer Gordie Eastman sold to Illinois Boat and Barge Co of Chicago, previously chartered and used between LaSalle and St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simonson
Twenty-fourth Street
Twenty-fourth and
Chestnut Streets
Simonson
C. E. Carlock
Circuit Court
Benney
Carlock
Simmons
William Lear
Stone Bridge
Payson Road
Lear
D. G. Haner
Gordie Eastman
Ninois Boat and Barge Company of
Chicago
LaSalle
St. Louis
Fetterer
City seeks fire location access from Central Union Telephone
City Council moves to compel Central Union to instruct operators to reveal fire locations on demand. Aldermen Bergman Ellis Hyatt and Mayor O Brien cite fire delays and risk to lives, urging officials to press Springfield hearing to curb rate changes while ensuring prompt fire location data for firemen and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Union Telephone Company
Ellis
Bergman
O'Brien
Corporation Counsel
Springfield
Public Utilities Commission
Hyatt
Marriotte
Quincy
John Carroll to Appear Before Congressional Committee
John Carroll left Monday night for Chicago to represent Illinois supervisory postal employees before a Senate appointed commission studying postal salary reclassifications. He will also inquire into Adams county shipments of surplus government food while in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll
Chicago
Illinois
Congressional Commission
Senate
Carroll
Adams County
Free Osteopathic Treatment Offered At Clinic
Free osteopathic treatment is available in the clinic for non surgical cases. Patients will be examined by faculty members and treated by senior students under supervision to ensure good results. Preference to those who cannot afford home osteopathy care. recommend beforehand if possible. Board and room at reasonable rates. Address A. S. O., Kirksville, MO. Session opens Sept. 15. Catalog on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkysville
Weather Forecast Notes From Illinois Missouri Iowa
Weather summaries indicate fair conditions in Illinois and Iowa with Tuesday as mostly fair and light changes into Wednesday. Missouri shows increasing clouds Tuesday with little temperature change, while Iowa expects unsettled but mild temperatures. River stage at midnight remains stationary around twenty four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Lon Pe Riaire
Missourel
Iowa
River Bulletin Shows Stagnant Levels Across Stations
Daily River Bulletin reports 7 am observations with flood heights at Davenport, Keokuk, Quincy, Hannibal, St Louis, and Muscatine area. Changes are mostly minor, with Keokuk to Louisiana expected to rise slowly over 24 to 36 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily River Bulletin
Davenport
Reokuk
Quincy
Weee
Hannibal
Ed Su Louls
Fall River
Muscatine
Keokuk
Louisiana
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Convers
Rush Campbell
Arsenal
Mr. Campbell
FitzHenry
Abe Martin
Tipton
C. Ofc
Mid West Tire Company
Featisony
Dick Meafee
Bill
Percy Brown
Harry Channon
Percy
Harry
Kaiser Gardens
South Eighth Street
Mike Becker
Tellebusher Brewery
Art Odell
Reverend Thompson
Congregational Church
Bob Gunther
Manny Hoffman
Father Postner
Colonel Center
Joe Ehart
Bob Potter
Virgil Mussel
Rabbit Breeders of
Newcomb and
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
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