Wolf Wolf Jr and Sr on trial in federal contracts case
In Quincy a federal court trial continues over a conspiracy to defraud the United States in leather contracts. Witnesses include Wolf family members Fred Jr Paul and Sr with testimony about scabbards halters saddles and inspection disputes. Prosecution and defense present varied accounts and character witnesses as the case nears jury deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry. Converse
Fed Wolf, Sr
Paul Wolf
United States
Fred Wolf,Jr
S. R. Bush
Comverse
Hugh Graham
Rush
Fred Wolf, Jr
Fred Wolf, Sr
Wolf
Europe
Ed Pelgen
Rockford
Pelgen
Charles Carroll
Carroll
Paul J. Nichels
Nichels
Nichols
Paul
Fred
Martindale
Bond
Converse
Mr. Wolf
QO. K
Army
Joseph Weinand
George Govert
Quincy
Wolfs
Ben Miter
Joseph J. Fischer
J. Henry Bastert
F. T. Brenner
George Binkert
W. J. Singleton
J. J. Linton
George Starman
Joseph J. Michael
George R. Stuart
O. F. Shullan
George Heintz
Philip O'Brien
Ernest M. Wood
J. R. Pearce
Ea Moller
Napectora
Fred Wolf
Huck Manufacturing Company
Graham
Obs Scian
Louis Fitzenry
Rock Island
O. K
M. M. van Ness
J. J. Riley
Lieut. Dyer
Quincey
Dyer
Riley
Washington
Berlin
Veteran Quincy patrolman guests of honor at camp entertainment
Ned Hudson a patrolman with nearly 35 years service was guest of honor at an all day event hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Strothman at their camp south of Quincy. The celebration featured fishing music and dancing and the retired officer was praised by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Ned
J. T. Hudson
Quincy
George Strothman
Suppressed Bill Is Returned By Grand Jury
The grand jury finished its session on Wednesday discharging Judge Akers. True bills were returned charging J. F. Reid and W. B. Blair with forgery. Walter Krug faced a murder true bill decided on Tuesday. James Roberts and Frank Welsh had not a true bill and were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Reid
W. B. Blair
T. M.singleton
Akers
Walter Krug
Blair
Stanley
James Roberts
Frank Welsh
Armstrong
August Vital Stats Show Births Surpass Deaths in Quincy
The monthly report by Miss Nora Schmidt shows 43 births and 41 deaths in Quincy for August. Heart disease was the leading killer with five deaths, pneumonia and other diseases follow. 25 males and 18 females were born, including one colored child. Contagious cases listed include gonorrhea, syphilis, whooping cough, typhoid, diphtheria, and tuberculosis, with two typhoid and two whooping cough cases under quarantine at month end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Nora Schmidt
Board of Health
J W Johnson Returns to Akron After Service
Attorney Roy D. Johnson reports his brother J W Johnson is back in Akron Ohio and out of service He served in the 16th Infantry First Division since August 1918 and saw heavy fighting He returned home with the division and was discharged promptly avoiding the Pershing parade in Washington He formerly lived in Quincy and was living in Akron when he entered service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy D. Johnson
J. W. Johnson
Akron
16Th Infantry
Pershing
Washington
Quincy
X ray Laboratory To Be Opened Here Soon
Dr. Harold Swanberg of Chicago Army medical corps on leave plans to open an X ray laboratory at 731 Hampshire street in Quincy within ten days or two weeks. He currently runs the Fort Sheridan X ray lab and expects discharge soon. The Quincy lab will handle X ray cases referred by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyders
Springfield
Knotts
Quincy
Harold Swanberg
Chicago
Medical Corps of
Army
Fort Sheridan
Hampshire Street
Swanberg
Taxes Collected at the Court House Only
The Jasper County treasurer states all taxes city and county must be paid in the court house treasurer's office. A city council misstatement claimed city taxes go to City Hall. the treasurer denies this and citizens must settle all tax bills at the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Court House
Illustrious physician injured at Chicago depot during vacation
Dr. C. E. Ehle head physician of Soldiers and Sailors Home slipped and fell in Chicago depot on return from a two week visit and broke his left arm. He expects a quick return and rests in Wash Bowl hospital. Greenups relocate to 1303 Vine. Williford of Washington DC visits. formerly employed at the Home and now in the War Department. Mrs. Chiduister on sick list removed to hospital from cottage 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Ehle
Chicago
Wash Bowl Hospital
Thomas Williford
Washington, D. C
Williford
Soldiers’ Home
War Department of
Local Marriage Licenses Listed With Names and Ages
Marriage licenses announced for Gerhard F Bartlett 28 of Quincy and Iva Belle Patterson 28 of Quincy. Claude Harold Black 19 of Huntsville IA and Faun Elizabeth Cozad 17 of Macomb. Thomas M Hill 25 of Quincy and Nina M Cannon 23 of Quincy. Thomas McCollum 24 of Quincy and Zula D Venghaus 24 of Quincy. Lloyd E Harvey 24 of Ellington IA and Rachel A Matheney 21 of Ellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerhard F. Bartlett
Quincy
Iva Belle Patterson
Quincey
Claude Harold Black
Huntsville
Faun Elizabeth Cozad
Macomb
Thomas M. Hill
Nina M. Cannon
Thomas ©. McCollum
Zula D. Venghaus
Lloyd E. Harvey
Ellington
Rachel A. Matheney
Probate Court Reports Estate Collections and Bequest
In probate court Mrs. Hattie Irene Wood as guardian reports 1838 collected for the Wood estate. Sanford Corn estate is left in its entirety to widow Mrs. Mary Corn per probate filing Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Irene Wood
Lilian
Harry
Faybette Wood
Sanford Corn
Mary Corn
Walter Krug sanity hearing set for next Wednesday
Walter Krug facing murder charges for killing his sister in law Mrs Oscar Krug will be tried on the sanity issue only next Wednesday September 24 in the circuit court. The defense seeks to suspend proceedings or hold an inquisition into his mental state while the state advocates arraignment and trial on the murder charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Krug
Oscar Krug
Arthur Roy
Krug
Chester Hospital
Quincy
Akers
Roy
John E. Wall
Illinois
Supreme Court
Wall
Attorney Wall
Mr. Wall
Oscar Tug
All Is Ready For Salvation Army Drive
Everything is set for the Salvation Army fundraising drive starting on the 22nd. Quincy targets a $16,400 quota under J. F. Garner who heads the local campaign committee. Lions meet at Hotel Newcomb and heard a report on the Springfield state campaign convention by George B. Cawthorne. County leaders outlined plans and canvassing begins Tuesday morning, with Garner confident the quota can be reached if committees perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Quincy
J. F. Garner
Lions
Hotel Newcomb
Springfield
George B. Cawthorne
J. F
Quincy G A R Encampment Members Recall Columbus Event
Quincy G A R veterans from 24 local posts attended last week’s encampment in Columbus. A one cent per mile government railroad rate aided travel, with representatives from across the United States. The welcome and arrangements earned high praise and Atlantic City will host next year’s encampment with expectations of a similar attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Grand Army of the Republic
Columbus
United States
Atlantic City
N. J
Excursion Tickets Demand For Returned Service Men
More than 150 returned service men have requested moonlight excursion tickets from the War Camp Community Service. Ross Trevor, secretary, stays at 232 North Fifth Street until 9 PM to assist, with free tickets only available at the WC CS office, not at the boat landing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hill
Ross Trevor
North Fifth Street
Paloma Man Injures Eye In Nail Accident
Frank Lawless of Paloma suffered a severe eye injury when a nail flew from a hammer and shattered the lens in his right eye. He was taken to Quincy for treatment and an X-ray was planned to check for glass fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lawless
Paloma
Mr. Lawless
Quincy
Three Carloads Of Sugar Reached Here
Housewives of Quincy had feared a sugar famine but three carloads arrived at N Kohl Grocery Co on Wednesday. Retailers can now supply as needed, following reports of a strained town stock on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
N. Kohl Grocery Co
Aged Woman Sets Out on Long Northern Auto Trip
Mrs. Margaret Kaelber, 43 83 years old, accompanies her son Henry Kaelber and family on a motor journey through the northern United States into Canada. The party includes Mr. Kaell:r son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Greifer, his mother, and sister Mrs. Katherine Shoemaker. They leave this week and expect to return in about a month. They will travel from heads to Chicago then east through Detroit to New York and onward to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kaelber
Henry Kaelber
United States
Canada
Kaell
Ed Greifer
Katherine Shoemaker
Chicago
Detroit
New York
Police officers take chicken shipment trip on vacation
Sergeant Cassell begins vacation taking a carload of chickens to New York City for the Davis Cleaver company. Patrolman Parker also starts vacation. Patrolman Hudson returns to duty. Driver Edwards unable to return due to illness and gallstone operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassell
New York City
Davis-Cleaver Company
Parker
Hudson
Edwards
Harvey to ride police motorcycle through near term
Detective Lloyd Harvey, previously a motorcycle officer under Mayor Thompson, is delegated to ride the department motorcycle again as heavy automobile traffic declines and before cold weather drives most cars to garages. Mayor O'Brien has not appointed a new motorcycle officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Lloyd Harvey
Thompson
Police Department
Minor Police Cases Reported in Local Court
Grover Cobb was fined five dollars and costs for striking W J Meyer in police court on Wednesday. Both men work at Otis Elevator. The dispute stemmed from Cobb accusing Meyer of meddling in Cobb’s domestic affairs. Also fined in police court on Wednesday was Aler Monanteras ten dollars for failing to use dimmers on his car. a brother-in-law was driving at the time of arrest. Detective Harvey arrested the driver. Judge Reard issued a warrant for Enmima McClain as a vagrant on Wednesday, with her to appear in police court today per Detective Tim Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cobb
W. J. Meyer
Cobb
Otis Elevator Works
Meyer
Aler Monanteras
Harvey
George E. Long
Enmima McClain
Reard
Tim Ford
High School Notes Elect Class of 1921 Officers
The class of 1921 elected officers after school on Wednesday. James Van Door was chosen president Olga Sanders became vice president Norbert Ohnemus was named treasurer and Winifred Potter was elected secretary. A future meeting will set plans for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James van Door
Olga Sanders
Norbert Ohnemus
Winifred Potter
City’s Turn in Telephone Rate Case on Oct 7
Quincy officials will press objections to Central Union Telephone rate hikes in a continued Chicago hearing on Oct 7. Council members urged restoration of fire location info for subscribers and pledged efforts to improve service in Quincy, while company witnesses argued the proposed rates were still inadequate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Central Union Telephone Company
Chicago
Corporation
John T Inghram
Springfield
O'Brien
Telephone Company
Special
George P. Ramsey
State Public Utilities Commission
Tven
OG. M. Burgess
John A. Pritchard
Central Union Telephony Company
Inghram
Quincey
Explosion at Garage Tank Endangers Parsons and Crew
A gas tank in a Johnson and Plank Motor Co shop exploded Wednesday morning while Jack Parsons and nearby workers were present. Parsons was soldering the tank. a small flame neared a hole, triggering a large blast heard citywide. The Standard Oil tank parts damaged the tank and its mounted truck but workers escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Parsons
Johnson & Plank Motor Company
Parsons
Down Town
Standard Oil
Mr. Parsons
Unconscious man recovers after Riverview Park incident
Elmer D. Martin of 915 South Ninth Street was found unconscious in Riverview Park Tuesday night and taken to St Mary Hospital where he recovered by Wednesday. He denies drug use and cannot explain his condition. Dr. Brenner cites liniment odor on clothing but cannot determine the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Elmer D. Martin
South Ninth Street
Riverview Park
St Mary Hospital
F. Brenner
Plymouth Couple Wed In Macomb Tuesday
Virgil Delbridge and Edith Watt both of Plymouth married Tuesday morning at the home of Rev Brannie on West Adams street in Macomb. Rev Waggoner of the Christian church officiated. They were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Dewey Guy. The couple will reside on a farm near Plymouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macomb
Virgil Delbridge
Edith Watt
Plymouth
Brannie
Adams Street
Waggoner
The
Christian Church
Dewey Guy
Keller Firm Builds Warehouse on Ninth Street
George Keller and Sons plan a new warehouse on Ninth Street north of their current site. Work has begun to remove the existing house on the property and the structure is expected to be ready for occupancy by late fall or early winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Keller and Sons
Ninth Street
Weather and River Bulletin for Illinois Missouri Iowa and rivers
The notice outlines expected showers in Illinois Missouri and Iowa with little temperature change. It provides river observations at St Paul Davenport Keokuk Quincy Hannibal Louisiana and St Louis with rises and falls and forecasts a slow fall from Muscatine to Quincy and a probable slow rise from Quincy to Louisiana for 24 to 36 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
West
TROM
St. Paul
Davenport
Keokuk
Quincy
Hannibal
Louisiana
St. Louis
Muscatine
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Wolf Ee
Fis
Stacy Ry
Wolf ‘Manufacturing Company
Everett Trapp
Abe Martin
Safe Bud
St Louis
Clinton R. Cooke
Providence, R. I
Cleva Anna Bell
Morgan
Victor Leroy Morgan
J. W. Corley
Fitchburg, Mass
Federal System of Bakeries
al Grimmer
St. James Hotel
S. S. Groves
S. A. Hubbard
Groves
City
HH. N. Wheeler
Thirtieth and
Broadway
Jerry Greenup
Vine Street
Walter. Krug
Quincy G.A.R
O’brien and
Keller Firm
Risea
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