Father Turns To Law After Forged Checks Case
Charles Dwyer says reform is the youth’s only hope as his son Russell Dwyer, 18, is arrested for forging his brother C E Dwyer’s name on a $10 check drawn on a New Canton bank. Deputy Lipps nabbed him at Fifth and Maine and he awaits a preliminary hearing. The family runs a horse dealing business. prior forgeries by the youth had been paid off by the father.
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A. Urban & Sons
Russell Dwyer
Joseph
Lipps
Fifth and
Maine Street
Charis “Dwyer
Barry
C. E. Dwyer
Reformatory
Charles Dwyer
New Canton
Dwyer
Quincy
Grand jury returns seven indictments in Mt Sterling session
In Mt Sterling last evening the grand jury adjourned after a two day session issuing seven true bills. Even S Phillips of near Benville was indicted for assault with intent to commit murder with bail set at 800 dollars. Harold Blansett of Fargo faced forgery charges and bail at 500. he was sentenced to the Illinois State Reformatory for one to fourteen years. Charles Carpenter indicted for assault with a deadly weapon. arraigned and pleaded guilty with a fine of 50 dollars and costs totaling 90. Other indictments remain undisclosed.
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MT. Sterling
S. Phillips
Near Benville
Harold Blansett
Fargo
Tilinoig State
Bingaman Returns From Macomb Visit To Assess Local Lutheran Church
The Rev I W Bingaman pastor of Luther Memorial church Twelfth and Jersey streets is home from Macomb where he went at the request of the Central Illinois Synod president to inquire into the Lutheran church here which has been pastorless for some time He will report to the president and it is expected the town will be canvassed to determine exact membership and to solidify the church organization
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Luther Memorial Church
Twelfth
Jersey Streets
Macomb
Central
Tlinois Synod
North Side Boat Club Plans Clean Social Season
North Siders Growing members voted in four new members and accepted nine applications as autumn returns. A social and smoker followed, with a social hour and a promise of clean amusements. Dances resume the first Wednesday in October and continue weekly, with a seven member committee led by William F. Bader to maintain order.
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North Side ‘Boat Club
William F. Bader
John Fries
Casper Schwab
Ed Moritz
H. Sieleman
Geo. Bowker
Fred Fordnam
Quincy Welcomed Knight Engineer Visit Sparks Local Pride
Mr Hower, the Knight engineer, praised Quincy during a 12 30 departure, noting satisfaction with the merchants manufacturers and bankers. A public reception follows with cider ginger snaps dancing by Miss Harris and performances by the Dickson orchestra and the Peerless quartet, drawing wide local interest.
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Quincy
Hower
Improvements on Front Street Block Ready for Concrete Walks
Improvements on Front Street between Hampshire and Vermont are advancing. The old Richardson building is now occupied by Bishop Poultry Co. J W Ferguson, who bought the southeast corner of Second and Vermont, remodeled the building at about 1600 dollars and moved his saloon there. He is remodeling the adjacent building to add three store rooms and a hotel above. Ferguson has laid new walks in front of these structures and, once completed, the block from Hampshire to Vermont will have concrete walks. The Vermont block between Front and Second also received concrete paving.
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Front
Hampshire
Vermont
Richardson
Bishop Poultry Company
Second
Vermont Streets
Ferguson
Pacific
New York City
Fourth Avenue
Local Publication Endorses Modern Association Plan
The St Louis Lumberman favors the Modern Association published in this city. It notes the plan for organizing realty agents, attorneys, newspapers, and commercial clubs with rules and a clear purpose to improve communities. The piece praises its characteris tic features and appeal to people embracing modern community building methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Perry Co. Ellis reports excellent Missouri corn yields
Ellis writes from Plattsburg Missouri that his cross state trip shows better crop conditions than earlier reports. He believes the corn yield will be much larger and notes he is enjoying his visit greatly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Perry Co. Ellis
Quincy
Plattsburg
Ellis
Dr King's New Discovery Cough Remedy Ad
Vintage advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery as a proven cough remedy. Claims 46 years on the market with soothing and healing effects for youth and old age and warnings about pneumonia from delay in treatment. Money back guarantee offered at 50 cents and one dollar.
Drygoods Store Reopens In Remodeled Fourth and Maine Home
The Kespohl Mohrenstecher drygoods firm unveils a modern remodeled headquarters at Fourth and Maine after two months and a $7 006 to $8 006 overhaul. A central telephone system ventilating setup and new open floor plan enhance service to about 100 employees and patrons with expanded dry goods linens and women’s ready to wear. The business traces to 1861, with Julius Kespohl and Lewis Kespohl founding partners and Otto Mohrenstecher joining in 1889.
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Kespohl-Mohrenstecher’ Drygoods
Fourth
Maine Street
Chicago
P. G. Dun, &Co
Frice
City council defers pension rule as claimants threaten court
After an executive session Mayor Abbott and most aldermen opposed the police pension mandate for officers over fifty with over twenty years of service. Attorneys announced mandamus actions to compel city compliance, arguing the 1909 law is mandatory but likely unconstitutional. Mayor urged pensions only for disabled officers and warned the law could drain city revenues.
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Abbott
G. H. Wilson
John Kroner
Joseph Hildebrand
Thomas Harvey
McNutt
Duke
Schroer
Wilson
Owen
Bitter
Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Jacksonville
Civil Service
Dansville
Rock Island
Freeport
Rockford
Peoria
Aurora
Elgin
Decatur
Police
Wurl Leaves for Fort Sheridan for soldier training
Otto A. Wun physical director of the Quincy schools leaves for Fort Sheridan near Chicago to undergo field drills, trench work, and military training with other local citizens. The column notes questions about his salary during absence and discusses pension-relevant replies from several cities.
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Fort Sheridan
Chicago
United States
Otto A.wun
Quincy
Finance
Fifth Regiment Band Concert at Washington Park
The Fifth Regiment band will render a program this evening at Washington Park starting at 7 30 o clock. The program includes Salute to Quincy Mayhall Overture Herodias Aisha Pelee Ti Trovatore Verdi Popular Airs Today Love s Old Sweet Song Excerpts from Opera Sari Kalman Friendship.
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Fifth Regiment
Washington Park
Quincy
Mayhall
Massenet
Aisha
Iteg Pelee
Okayeh Fay Lindsay
Verdi
Smith ‘Love
St. Clair
Sari
Kalman March
Losey
Plumbing Examiners Meet for License Examinations
The board of plumbing examiners met at Chief of Police Kochs office to conduct examinations for plumbing license applicants. The board includes Chief Koch as chairman, Ward Best representing master plumbers, and Henry Lueggering representing journeymen plumbers.
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Board of Plumbing Examiners
Koch
Chief Koch
Board of Health
Ward Best
Henry Lueggering
Illness Calls Wife of Triangle Hall Porter to Pueblo
Mrs Jesse Douglass wife of the genial porter in the Triangle billiard hall in the Illinois State bank arrived home yesterday from Pueblo Colorado where she had been sent some time ago by the serious illness of her mother who has recovered from the effects of an operation
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Jesse Douglass
Porter
Ilinois State Bank
Pueblo
Col
River Bridge Failure Delays Train No 4
River crossing halted by a malfunctioning electric drawbridge delaying the K line train No 4. Passengers bound for the city ferried across the river after the drawbridge failed to close properly. Service resumed later in the afternoon once the draw was realigned.
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K-line
Lost Watch or Parasol Ad Notice in The Whig
The first moment you realize you have misplaced an item such as a watch parasol or telephone call in The Whig is to send a Lost ad. The notice urges prompt reporting to aid recovery through the newspaper.
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Whig
Highland Will Close Season at Highland Park in 1915
Highland Park, a popular summer resort, ends its 1915 season Sunday night under new management Breuning and Toole. Despite bad weather, Quincy patrons praise the park and await a grand fireworks finale titled Closing in a Blaze of Glory with pieces like The Revolving Globe and The Fountain of Love plus band music and vocal selections by Metcalf and Vincents.
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Highland Park
Messrs. Breuning and Toole
Quincy
Breuning
Metcalf
Vincents
Highland
Emancipation Day Address by William Schlagenhauf
Attorney William Schlagenhauf of the city, a noted orator, was engaged to deliver the address at the colored emancipation celebration next Wednesday evening. The event will be held at the Loyal Legion Cooperative Educational system headquarters at Fifth and Cherry streets and is expected to attract a capacity crowd. The program includes additional numbers commemorating the liberation of the colored race and the progress of the last fifty years.
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Wiliam
Schlagenhauf
Loyal Legion’ Co-operative Educational System
Fifth
Cherry Streets
Schlagenhaus
Oster pays dearly for injury to dog
John Oster was fined 25 dollars plus costs after arraignment on cruelty to animals charges stemming from alleged dog throwing at Knittel Show Caseworks. While Oster denied throwing the dog, witnesses testified he threw it from a second story window or it may have jumped. The dog suffered a broken shoulder and is being cared for by a girl who found it on the sidewalk.
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John Oster
Blackwood
Oster
Many Complaints Heard About Summer Ills
This summer brings many complaints of headaches backache rheumatism biliousness and fatigue. Kidney trouble is blamed for failing to remove waste from the body. Foley Kidney Pills aid elimination promote rest and restore strength and health. Miller Acthut Drug Co.
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Miller &Acthut Drug Co
Noted Evangelist Won't Conduct Campaign in Quincy
Dr. Lyon, famed evangelist, was slated to lead a revival here this fall but was relieved by the Quincy Church Federation after a committee meeting. A replacement evangelist may be sought soon while the Federation, amid vacancy from Rev. P. Raymond Powers, adds Rev. I. W. Bingaman to the evangelistic panel. Local reaction calls Quincy a religious city, yet Lyon reportedly doubted its receptivity, prompting the withdrawal.
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Lyon
Quincy
Quincy. Church Federation
Y M.C
Polautustee
Church: Federation
P. Raymond Powers
Grace M. B
Evangelistic Committee
I. W. Bingaman
Luther Memorial Church
Dlvge Reed
First Baptist
W. Endres
Winona Lake
Wis
Federation
Evangelist
Clayton to stage big free soup and horse meet
Clayton embarks on a major community event with a free soup and horse meet planned for Sept 30 and Oct 1. A town hall meeting reported committees are on task to deliver two harness races daily plus driving and riding contests and a ball game. Local residents urged to save the dates and help ensure a top quality event.
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Clayton
Merchants Picnic Plans A Glittering Circus Parade
Mt Sterling business leaders meeting at First National Bank finalize plans for the Merchants picnic on October 7. They vote to drop the soup idea and replace it with a more entertaining parade featuring a galaxy of glittering gyra tions and a floating aggregation of features for visiting guests.
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MT. Sterling
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Lutheran Church
Bankers
New York
Bankers’ ‘Association of ‘America
Denver
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Boat Club
Quincy’s. Pulse
Drygoods
Kespohl-Mohrenstecher CO
Julius’ Kespohl
J. ‘Kespohl
Lewis
Ed Arntzen
Tenk Hardware
Jackson Millinery Company
Third
Sixth
Hampshire Streets
Otto Mohrenstecher
Julius Kespohl
Corporation
Inghram
Wurl
Adams County
Board of Education
William Schlagenhauf
Knittel
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