County Judge McCarl declines on library committee
In Adams County a special committee to discuss the law library disposition is forming with County Judge McCarl named by Samuel Woods to join the building and grounds panel of the board of supervisors. McCarl declined to serve, and a successor will be named. The circuit court session grew tense yet remained civil as lawyers debated the issue, with press coverage defended by The Whig. A committee of Ly man Carl C E Epler and J W Wall was named to confer with the supervisors, the former declining to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarl
Samuel Woods
Adams County Bar Association
Board of Supervisors
Woods
Circuit Court
Inghram
Suces Lyman Carl
C. E. Epler
J.W. Wall
Trouble On The South Side Sunday Baseball Game
South side crowd witnessed a Sunday baseball shootout where Dick Ashman’s Ashmen beat Johnny Adams’ Red Peppers eight to seven after a late rally. Snick Thuma’s remarkable pocket catch and a sprinting highlight toward right-center thrilled the audience. Ashman pitched effectively while Adams showed flashes of brilliance in a tense, near even contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick. Ashman
Johnny Adams
Red Peppers
South Park
Ashmen
Snick” Thuma
Snick
Dick Ashman
John Adams
Ashman
Kiess
Alfine Catarrh Treatment Promoted in Curbing Disease
An advertisement urges a constitutional approach to catarrh noting sprays and douches offer limited relief. It prescribes a home remedy using Par mint double strength with hot water and sugar, claiming to ease head noises nasal congestion and breathing, with mild tonic benefits and low cost.
St Josephs Parish to Mark Diamond Jubilee in Fort Madison
On Sunday September 26 the St Josephs Catholic church in Fort Madison Iowa will celebrate the churchs diamond jubilee with a special program. Father A J Zaiser leads a parish founded seventy five years ago by Rev Father Allemany the first church in the Davenport diocese. A park celebration and a pageant involving all Catholic societies will follow services at the church. Saturday evening church bells in Lee county will ring for five minutes starting at 7 oclock to commemorate the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Fort Madison
St. Joseph's
A. J. Zaiser
Davenport
Father Allemany
Old Settlers Park
Lee County
Overburdened Wife and Enduring Woman’s Work
A compact Op-Ed style notice highlights the hardships of women in childrearing and domestic labor. It alleges that backache headaches and nervousness signal organic derangements and promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Bodley Lodge Holds Session With 200 Attendees
More than two hundred Bodley lodge members gathered at the Ma Sonic temple for a session spanning afternoon and evening. About fifty visitors came from out of town as candidates received the third degree and 175 were seated at supper. George D. Levinson spoke on paying off the temple debt, noting progress toward full erasure. Ghazzeh Grotto No. 46 plans to take a team to St Louis to perform for Alhambra Grotto, with the date to be announced. Ghazzeh Grotto’s membership nears the thousand mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bodley Lodge
MaSonic Temple
George D. Levinsin
Ghazzeh Grotto
No. 46
St. Louis
Alhambra Grotto
Alhambra
Aldermen clash over ward improvements and street repairs
Aldermen Genenbacher and Boeing pushed several improvement resolutions for the Sixth ward, sparking friction as other members had agreed to wait until next meeting. Mayor Abbott halted new requests, proposing a list of needs and distribution by greatest need, while existing items included passable Fifteenth Street and work on Sixteenth through Eighteenth streets. debate touched Vermont Street, alley openings, and a possible change to electrical inspection fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genenbacher
Boeing
Abbott
Boeine
Simmonds
Board. of Public Works
Fifteenth Street
Weisenburger
Sixth Ward
Quincy , Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Vermont Street
Twentieth
Twenty Second
Ald
Market Square
Vermont
Twenty-fourth
Spring
Oak
Board of Local Improvements
Genebacher
Second Street
Henry Dayton
Owen
Quincy Gas and Electric Company
Gem City Electric Company
Quincy Electrical Supply Company
George B. Vasen
Flanagan
Board of Appeal
Council
Electric Light Company
Forester
Hummert
City Forester
Locust Street
Twelfth
Twenty-fourth Streets
Pro 'Pem
O’brien
Thomas Redmond
Ald. Ross
Franciska C. Saxer
Sixth
Payson Avenue
Finance Committee
River Improvement ‘Association
Hummert A
National Rivers and Harbors Congress
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
Upper Mississippi River’ Improvement Association
Upper
Mississippi River Association
National Organization
Bolles
Twentieth Street
Grove Avenue
State Street
McNutt and Koehler
Local drugstores listed with street corners
Miller and Arthur Drug Co at 502 Maine Street Brown and Mays at Northeast Corner Fifth and Hampshire Reeds Drug Store at Fifth and Hampshire Owl Drug Store at 125 North 6th Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Maine Street
Brown & Mays
N. E. Cor
Fifth
Hampshire Streets
Reeds Drug Store
Owl Drug Store
6Th St
Final hearing set before utilities body in Springfield
At the state utilities commission hearing in Springfield tomorrow the final review of the C P Q Traction Co will occur. Officials have examined the company books stockholder list and related records in the company offices. D H Palmer of Central States Sales Co will represent the firm. Promoters report slow stock sales and Quincy may seek a different course if there is no revival in the next week. Hannibal may gain if Quincy fails to back the road, which would pass south of the city and divert trade away. Quincy needs improved transportation or risk losing growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Utilities Commission
Springfield
The
C., P. &Q. Traction Co
Central States Sales Co
Quincy
Hannibal
Down River
Citrolax touted as best laxative in early ad copy
An advertisement extols Citrolax for constipation sour stomach and sluggish liver claiming rapid relief from headaches and thorough cleansing with no pain or nausea. A Salt Lake City note credits its pleasant use and no after-effects while Miller Arthur Drug Co backs the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt
Lake City
Utah
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Ask Dissolution of Chicago Concern
The State of Illinois through Attorney General asks for dissolution of Safety Manufacturing Company of Chicago a women’s goods maker for failing to file annual reports. The suit filed in the circuit court yesterday by J E Wall notes the firm located at 65 South Canal Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Safety Manufacturing Company of
Chicago
J.E. Wall
State of
Illinois
South Canal Street
Obe Zimmerman Dies at 59 in St Marys Hospital
Obe Zimmerman, 59, longtime German resident and former blacksmith of the city, died yesterday at 5:45 AM in St Marys hospital after a three or four week illness. He leaves two daughters Misses Blanche and Hilda, and one brother Joe. His wife died twenty years ago and he was a St Boniface church member.
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Obe Zimmerman
A. L
Obe) Zimmerman
St. Mary's Hospital
Blanche
Hilda
Joe Zimmerman
St. Boniface Church
Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Pains
An advertisement claims Sloan's Liniment cures rheumatism neuralgia and allied pains by reducing blood congestion. It asserts the body warms, pain flees, and urges households to keep a bottle on hand. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 sizes, with value claims for the larger bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Evening services resume at St Peter's Lutheran Church
Sunday night services were resumed at St Peter's Lutheran Church led by Rev Langhurst. All evening services are conducted in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Langhurst
Grand Jury Will Make Report Today
The grand jury, in its first day’s work, considered only three or four minor cases and will report this morning to Judge Akers of the circuit court. J. T. Frasier was named foreman and Deputy Sheriff Ernest Grubb of Liberty was again named bailiff, an honor he has held in prior sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akers
Circuit Court
J. T. Frasier
Ernest Grubb
Liberty
Mrs Fick and son depart for St Louis visit
Mrs Adam Fick and her son John left last night for St Louis to visit relatives, according to local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Fick
John
St.Louis
Wells and Musselman Family Visit in Montrose
Mr and Mrs George Wells and Mr and Mrs D L Musselman spent Sunday in Montrose Pennsylvania with Mrs Mary Musselman and daughter Miss Harriet who expect to return to Quincy in about two weeks after spending the summer in Montrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wells
Lawrences Wells
D. L. Musselman
Montrose
Local pick ups and community notices outline daily life
Miss Harriet Schwab of 619 Vermont dinset left yesterday for Macomb to enter Western State Normal. The South Side Boat club hosts a whist and dance with prizes. Walter Thomas of Mendon visited on business. County Recorder deputy Will Schauff takes vacation for a fishing trip then to the Springfield fair. Baked ham lunch at Blue Ribbon Buffet. Charles E. Gabriel reports estate receipts of 1954.93. Republican Day at the Tlingis State Fair draws Adams County GOP names. State Fire Marshal Walter Bennett goes to Springfield for a week of business. The Cabell family returns from a regional trip. Front of Charles Mealey’s building updated. Justice and Mrs. Bonney visit their new grandson in La Grange. Wabash receivers Pryor and Kearney sue C. Williamson for 5 dollars. Harvey Enlow partition suit filed in circuit court. Ruff Browsing company staff enjoy a Sunday at Big Lake Fishing and Hunting club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Schwab
Vermont Dinset
Macomb
South Side
Walter Thomas
Mendon
Farmers’ Stats ‘Bank of
Will
Schauff
James Buffington
Springfield
Hampshire
Charles E. Gabriel
Elfen A. “Hall
Ed B. Pryor
Ed F. Kearney
Wabash Railroad Company
C. WM. Williamson
Harvey ‘En Jow
John Enlow
Newtown
E. C. ‘Peter
Ruff
Big Lake
Union Outing Adds to a Longstanding Custom
An annual union outing was held on Sunday, reflecting an old custom. The event drew extra enjoyment, with participants noting it was "enjoyed" even more than in prior years.
Dr King’s New Discovery Offers Cold Relief Today
When a cold lingers it can lead to bronchial and lung issues if neglected. Dr King’s New Discovery is promoted as a tested remedy aiding the body’s battle against cold germs. Available in bottles 50 cents and one dollar.
Funeral Service for A L Zimmerman Announced
Funeral notices state that the body of A L Zimmerman will lie in state at the family residence 223 Maine Street after Wednesday noon. The funeral service will be held Thursday morning at 8:30 from the residence and at 9 from St Boniface Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St Boniface Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
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A.L. Zimmerman
Maine Street
St. Boniface Catholics’ Church
St. Boniface's
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Alfine
Congregation of St Joseph's Catholic
MEN
Resinol
Baltimora
Olward Aldermen
WBA
Monty
Before Utilities Body
Overkocking Central Park
Central Park West
Fairyland
Pennsylvania Station
Eighth Avenue
Majestic
Copeland Townsend
Hotel Imperial
Grand Jury
Frazier
Grubb
Elsie Murphy
Arthur Klein
Orpheum
Adams
Tlingis
T. J. Clark
Jerome Christie
Charles, Cottrell
George ‘Hy Wilson
Robert Switzer
Walter H. Bennett
Maine
Old People’ S Home
Washington St
Gem City
Koehler &* Dye
South Pifth Street
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