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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

6

Housing Movement 1919 1920 Directors Form Build Corp

Chronology of Cham ber of Commerce actions from Oct 1919 to Apr 16 1920 on forming the Quincy Real Estate Development and Housing Corporation. Key dates include October meetings appointing committees, November mass meeting, stock subscriptions, December 1919 to January 1920 housing need surveys, February 19 stockholders meet electing five directors, and February 20 1920 announcement of directors.

Chamber of Commerce George H. Wall W. I. Bennett George A. Binkert J. Will Wall C. of C House Building Corporation Quincy Real Estate Development and Housing Corporation Quincy Quincey Housing Corporation John J. Fisher W Hf. Bennett FF. W. Crane W. T. Duker

Quincy Real Estate Improvement and Housing plan stalls as board delays

The Whig reports on the Quincy Real Estate Improvement and Housing corporation with directors stating the February 19 1920 board has never met and no meeting date is set. Fisher declines to schedule a meeting while Binkert and Wententt urge action and financing to build more houses. A Chamber of Commerce housing survey found a need for homes and 18 financially able subscribers ready to invest under a low-margin plan.

Quincy Real Estate Improvement and Housing Corporation Quincy Whig John J. Fisher Mr. Fisher The Board of Crectors Binkert George A. Binkert W. Wenentt Fisher Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Housing plans spark debate in Quincy business scene

In Quincy a housing proposal prompts manufacturers and residents to weigh scarce homes against growth. W. Duker notes housing costs and comfort levels, while Binkert Bros. illustrate affordable housing options. The Quincy Real Estate and Housing corp lists stockholders including Fisher, Montgomery, Dayton, Castle, Pierson, and Binkert among others.

Quincy Binkert Bros Chamber of Commerce Quincy Real Estate and Housing Corporation John. J. Fisher S. B. Montgomery Henry F. Dayton T. P. Castle F. C. Pierson F. W. Crane T. P. Castile W. Emery Lancaster H. N. Brown J. Henry Bustert J. M. Winters Jackson R. Pearce S. W. Eldred John A. Stillwell F. E. Morris W. J. Morris W. R. Singleton George A. Binkert W. Duker W. IT. Bennett

Malcomson Speaks at Jackson School PTA Meeting

Principal R H Malcomson of Jefferson school will address the Jackson school PTA this afternoon at 3 on The Value of Special Subjects in the schools. The domestic science and manual training rooms will be open for inspection as pupils work. The program includes songs, a reading by Anna Brown Barstow, and an address by Malcomson followed by a social time with mothers in charge.

R. H. Malcomson Jefferson School Parents Teachers Association Jackson School Marie Heine Rose Hade Anna Brown Barstow Malcomson Miss Womelsdorf O. C. Brown

Signaling From Curb Promoted By Chief Of Police

Chief of Police Ryan warns drivers to signal with their hands when starting from a curb to pull into the street. Recent near wrecks show rear traffic cannot anticipate a curbside departure without a visible signal.

Ryan

Another Big Meeting of Local Manufacturers

A meeting of manufacturers and merchants was held Thursday night in the Chamber of Commerce to hear the committee report on by laws and a constitution. The gathering was well attended with most who attended last week present. Actions of the organization were not released for publication.

Chamber of Commerce

Edward Dowd Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Edward Dowd a teller at the Ricker National Tank residing at 314 South Eighth Street underwent an appendicitis operation at St Mary hospital on Thursday. His condition was listed as serious but he was resting easily last night.

Edward Dowd South Eighth Street Teller Ricker National Tank St. Mary Hospital

Local personals note sheet items from Quincy area

R. R. Potter to speak to Halbach Schroeder Co employees at 8:15 this morning. W. O. Duncan of Basco was in Quincy Thursday. Channel cat fish at Wisherds. Mrs. L. L. Manlove of Bowen shopped in Quincy Thursday. Miss Carnegie Hotrsman of 12544 South Eighth street returned from St Louis. W. E. Hyatt of Camp Point visited Quincy Thursday. Mrs. H. R. White of La Prairie was among out of town shoppers in Quincy Thursday. Will Wall left for New York on business. Dr. Edwin Miller plans to depart for New York and Philadelphia today. Dr. H. F. Lefer offers chiropractic treatments at 201 204 Ill State Bank Bldg. Orbert Markus of the University of Wisconsin spending spring vacation with his mother, Mrs. J. W Markus of 1615 Broadway. Miss Marguerite Behrengmeyer expected home tonight from Western Illinois State Normal School to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. A. Behrensmeyer of 425 South Fourteenth.

R. R. Potter Halbach-Schroeder Company W. O. Duncan Basco Wisherds L. L. Manlove Bowen Quincy Carnegie Hotrsman South Eighth Street St. Louis W. E. Hyatt Camp Point H. R. White la Prairie Will Wall New York Edwin Miller Philadelphia H. F. Lefer State Bank Orbert Markus University of Wisconsin J. W Markus Broadway Marguerite Behrengmeyer Western Illinois State Normal School C. F. A. Behrensmeyer South

Korn Baking Co Rules Out Run For School Board President

John Korn denies reports that he will run for president of the Board of Education in the upcoming school election. The sole contest is between T. R. Evans and J. M. Winters for board member. Polls open 1 to 7 pm across 11 public school buildings with principals and teachers serving as judges and clerks. list details precincts 1 through 11 with assigned judges and clerks.

John Korn Korn Baking Co Board of Education Whig George Gabriel T. R. Evans J.M. Winters Evans Winters Washington School Emma Beckwith Johanna Shanahan Kathryn Kriegshauser Grace Brady Jefferson School R. H. Malcomson Edith Hall Bertha Worelsdorf Edith Gabriel Franklin School N. J. Hinton Grace Bidle Mabel Ahern Dena Gooch Eakle Berfian School Ella Randall Jos,Mushold Helen Kriegshauser Gertrude Meyer Lincoln Schoo A. M. Mernker R. A. Roberts John Wermsmeier Marie Major Webster School J. F. Wellemeyer M. G. Park H. D. Roberts Effie Lummis

Quincys Pulse To Address Hog Raisers

F H Wolters of the University of Illinois will address the Poland China Breeders of the Farm Bureau at the Farm Bureau office this afternoon. R R Potter and George Gabriel plan to judge the Payson Mendon High school debate this evening in Payson. A chimney fire at 1437 South Twelfth Street caused no damage and fire crews were dispatched. Virginia Cox reckless driving case continued until April 21 at police court per Loren Cox.

F. H. Wolters University of Ilinois Poland Farm Bureau R. R. Potter George Gabriel Payson Payson-Mendon August Schmidt South Twelfth Street Virginia Cox Loren C. Cox

Real Estate Transfers Dans Quincy area listings and deeds

Thomas A. Scherer transfers to James B. Rucker parts of Reis s add Quincy. Lara H. Hoskinson to Edward P Sullivan for 3150 part blocks in Tillson s add Quincy. Otto and Mary Bauman to Phillip S Herr for 10000 part in Ellington township. Theodore C Poling to Jessie C Faber for 340 Otis sub division in Ellington. Joseph and Anna Deters to John and Pearl Anna Roline for 1025 five block Reods add Quincy. Charles and Florence Spears to Ben H Tuttle for 3250 part Ursa township. Daniel G Campbell and wife to United Brethren church trustees for 4000 part Riverside section 35.

Thomas A. Scherer James B. Rucker R. F. Newcombs Reis Quincy Lara H. Hoskinson Edward P. Sullivan Tillson Otto and Mary Bauman Phillip S. Herr Theodore C. Poling Jessie C Faber Otis Ellington Township Joseph and Anna Deters John Pearl Anna Roline Reod Charles Florence Spears Ben H. Tuttle Ursa M. Daniel G. Campbell The United Brethren Church Riverside

Probate bonds and will probate actions reported

In probate court on Thursday bond of 120000 was posted in the estate of Greenleaf H. Davis, equal to twice his personal property value, with Carrie L. Murphy as executrix. The will of John R. Johnson was refused probate after the beneficiary Sophia C. Johnson had died, leaving no disposal plan. Clara F. Timothy posted bond of one in the estate of Catherine Fendrich.

Greenleaf H. Davis Carrie L. Murphy John R. Johnson Soldiers’ and Sailors Fred Wolfe Sophia C. Johnson Mr. Johnson Clara F. Timothy Catherine Fendrich

Marriage Licenses Three Couples in Golden and Quincy

Rudolph G Taute 23 and Kate Marie Buss 20 both of Golden receive licenses. Henry W Schuster 23 and Cordela M Aden 24, Golden. Vada Horace Alten 20 with mother’s consent of Quincy and Frances Angeolene Sharp 18 of Quincy also listed.

Rudolph G. Taute Golden Kate Marie Buss Henry W. Schuster Cordela M. Aden Vada Horace Alten Quincy Frances Angeolene Sharp

Express Shipments Hampered Between Cities

Express shipments weighing 200 pounds or less to and from Chicago were removed on Thursday, crippling business between Quincy and Chicago and other points. An embargo remains on packages over 200 pounds. shipments to Chicago cannot be received or sent. Wabash accepted carload and LCLs for Omaha and Council Bluffs, and short loads between Moberly and Kansas City but not for Kansas City proper. Des Moines and short loads between Moberly and Ferguson are possible, but not St. Louis.

Chicago Quincy Express Company Wabash Omaha Council Bluffs Moberly Kansas City Des Moines Ferguson St. Louis

Committees Named At Chamber Of Commerce Meeting

In Friday noon session the Chamber of Commerce will appoint a membership committee name a chairman for the membership council map out the year’s program and choose a new committees. W T Duker will announce whether he accepts the presidency after last week’s directors meeting. Duker, former vice president, has acted as president and directors hope he will take the role though he notes business duties may limit time.

Chamber of Commerce W. T. Duker Duker

Naval Reserves May Transfer To Regular Navy

Naval reserves can transfer to the regular navy to serve the unexpired term and may man ships for the Mig Ship men’s practise cruise this summer. Former navy men may reenlist with the same privilege. Ships for the cruise include Minnesota New Hampshire South Carolina Michigan and Kansas visiting Hawaiian islands Cuba Panama Canal California Washington and points in South America.

Navy Minnesota New Hampshire South Carolina Michigan Kansas Hawaiian Islands Cuba Panama Canal California Washington South America

Committee Seeks Army Road Trucks for Adams County

County officials L. L. Boyer E. J. Grubb Oscar Arntzan and Jim Cook travel to Springfield with the state aid road committee to secure six Army trucks allotted to the county. They seek new bodies and possible return of drivers, hoping rental cost of 175 per truck will be offset by faster road work across Adams County.

L. L. Boyer E. J. Grubb Board of Supervisors Oscar Arntzan Jim Cook State Aid Road Committee Springfield Highway Department Adams County

Fisher Expected Here Today for the Hearing

F. E. Fisher, representative for the street car company on the arbitration commission seeking a wage scale settlement for car employees, was not in Joliet Thursday but is due in Quincy today. He will confer with George Schmidt, the street car men’s representative. J. C. Colgan of Chicago, on the Amalgamated Association’s executive board, accompanies Schmidt for the talks.

F. E. Fisher Arbitration Commission Joliet Quincy George Schmidt J. C. Colgan Chicago Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of America Mr. Schmidt

Jefferson School Defeats Dewey 5 to 3 in Diamond Contest

Jefferson baseball team beat the Dewey nine 5 to 3 on the Jefferson diamond Thursday afternoon. It was Jefferson’s second win of the junior high season, after an earlier victory, while Dewey opened its schedule with this loss. The Jefferson lineup included Gyatt, Merritt, Brewer, Ferge, Grimmer, Levy, Rosister, Walker, and Ralph.

Jefferson Dewey Jefferson Diamond Gyatte Merritt P Brewer Ferge Ib Grimmer Levy Rosister Walker Ralph Cf

Vote totals unchanged in presidential preference canvass

The Whig reports the canvass by Justices Ben Heckle and Heckenkamp and County Clerk W. J. Smith shows Lowden with 1431 votes and Leonard Wood with 632 in the county. The results were mailed to Secretary of State Louis Emmerson.

Ben Heckle Heckenkamp W. J. Smith Louis Emmerson Lowden Leonard Wood

Notices Served on Delinquent Taxpayers

Constable Henry Pessings serves notice on taxpayers who have not made personal tax payments. Treasurer Frank Jasper warns that if refused, seizure will be made on the property. Taxes have long been delinquent and must be paid.

Henry Pessings Frank Jasper Jasper

Robb Named New President of The Eagles Lodge

O F Robb was nominated without opposition as president of the local Eagles aerie at Thursday night’s meeting. Officers elected include R S Benedict and Lincoln Landrum as vice presidents, Frank Fackler Leo Wiskirchen Louis Balzer as secretary, William Bader treasurer, Jacob Requet inside guard, B Gansman Orville Love outside guards, and P W Reardon trustee for three years. Election and installation set for May 6. Dr E F Stannus resigns to focus on practice. no successor named. Ten new members joined. 12 more applicants. class of over 200 candidates hoped for June initiation.

O. F. Robb Eagles Lodge R.S. Benedict Lincoln Landrum Frank Fackler Leo Wiskirchen Louis Balzer William Bader Jacob Requet B. Gansman Orville Love P. W. Reardon LeRoy Adair Band

Campbell Taken Back To Keokuk From Quincy

Deputy Montgomery of Lee County Iowa returned to Keokuk Thursday night with John Campbell who faces charges of entering a Keokuk home years ago and escaping from the Lee County jail The arrest followed an upset scene in and near Woodland Cemetery Mrs Campbell separated from her husband after their marriage three years ago came to Quincy after a letter claimed Campbell was dead and left a $3000 estate She was misled to a brother’s address where she found Campbell lodging.

Montgomery Lee County Keokuk John Campbell Leee County Campbell Woodland Cemetery Quincy

Anniversary of Men s League Observed at St John Lutheran

The Men s League of St John Lutheran Church marks its anniversary with a Sunday service. Pastor Rev E F Schueler will discuss Obadiah the Servant of the Lord. Music by the league quartet and chorus led by Henry Pfeiffer William Zelle Fritsch and Christ Quest. A banquet follows Tuesday evening in the school hall.

Men's League St. John Lutheran Church E. F. Schueler Obadiah Lord Men’s League Henry Pfeiffer William Zelle Fritsch Christ Quest

Sarah King Will Filed for Probate in County Court

Mrs. Sarah D. King’s will, dated April 21, 1014, leaves all estate to her children Elmer W. King and Mary E. Jones, and to grandson Warren L. King. Warren King receives a $50 bequest. Elmer W. King named executor.

Sarah D. King Elmer W. King Mary E. Jones Warren L. King Warren King Elmer King

Y. M. C. A. Board Meeting Postponed To Next Thursday

The board of directors meeting originally set for Thursday evening has been postponed to next Thursday. A banquet will be served at the meeting scheduled for 6 13 o clock.

Wireless chess match in Chicago by Las ker and Whittaker

A pioneering wireless chess game between Edward Las ker of Chicago and A. J. Whittaker of Washington concluded with moves telephoned from the Capital City Chess club to the Arlington wireless station and relayed by Evanston amteur. Judge Capablanca will rule on the victor as the game finished at 1 25 after starting 8 pm. An English inventor unveiled a magnifying glass attachment for pencils to aid draftsmen.

Chicago Edward Lasker A. J. Whittaker Washington J. R Capablanca Capital City Naval Arlington Amteur Evanston Illinois Athletic Club

Motor Wants In The Whig Wants Buy Sell Cars Now

Interest grows for motor car buyers and owners as The Whig Wants highlights many used autos for sale. Prospective buyers are urged to call phone 120 for listings and deals.

Lawyers Will Pay Tribute to Deceased Judge McCarl

In a Quincy Bar Association meeting a committee was formed to draft a sympathy resolution for Judge Lyman McCarl, found dead in his office Tuesday. A funeral for Judge McCann is planned this afternoon. Grand Union officers will attend. Burial in Woodland cemetery is private and Masonry will conduct services. The lawyers meet at 2 PM at the courthouse and proceed to the home at 729 North Twelfth Street for the 2:30 PM funeral.

Quincy Bar Association Lyman McCarl Judge McCann George Govert F. J. Penick Walter H. Bennet F. M. McCann W. G. Feigenspan George H. Wilson Grand Union Tri State Mutual Life Association

Honor Students List For Second Month Honors

The scholarship list for the second month of the second semester shows more students with no grades below 80 and an average of 85 or above. Beginning Sophomores Franklin Bennet Mary Bunting Richard Pierson Advanced Sophomores Florence Broady Elizabeth Calkins Lavina Christ Louise Crafton Harold Fruehr Ruth Gardner Lemer Hand Thelima Loos Lydell Robertson Beginning Juniors James Davidson Govert Earhart Larry Thomas Richard Whitney Advanced Juniors Leslie Bever Sadie Blickhan Mable Carter Letha Edwards Suzanne Faucett George Govert Virginia Markus Jean Ringer Susie Wood Beginning Seniors Annalydia Hall Helen Lehbrink Margaret Schlink Advanced Seniors Dorthy Dunlap Marguerite Gabriel Irma Kelker Lorena Meyers Florence Toole Bonita Urban Agnes Jansen

Franklin Bennet Mary Bunting Richard Pierson Florence Broady Elizabeth Calkins Lavina Christ Louise Crafton Harold Fruehr Ruth Gardner Lemer Hand Thelima Loos Lydell Robertson James Davidson Govert Earhart Larry Thomas Richard Whitney Leslie Bever Sadie Blickhan Mable Carter Letha Edwards Suzanne Faucett George Govert Virginia Markus Jean Ringer Susie Wood Annalydia Hall Helen Lehbrink Margaret Schlinkman Dorthy Dunlap Marguerite Gabriel Irma Kelker Lorena

For Football Tryouts At Junior High

A Thursday after school meeting urged all boys wishing to try out for football to pass in three subjects in June for eligibility. Coach Rossie and Captain Gilmer spoke on training, tobacco abstention, and a strong next season schedule. The Sophomores vs Chad dock game was cancelled due to quarantine, with a possible rearrangement. The Girls Students club plans a party tonight for the play cast with a short program and dancing to follow.

Wellemeyer Rossie Gilmer Chaddock Chaddock School

Verdict Is Returned For White In Court

In Palmyra circuit court on Thursday morning the jury found for defendant James McKinnay against John White in a dispute over a real estate partnership. McKinnay claimed several hundred dollars was owed. the jury ruled White owed nothing. Other cases were postponed or moved, with two trials conducted this week despite continued cases.

James McKinnay John White Palmyra McKinnay Mr. White White Wallace T. Wright James Wilson Milton Hess Illinois Automobile Insurance Company Leonora Grimmer Marie Steinbach Fred L. Stevens Mary Bringate Grimmer

Teachers Edition of College Journal Out

The Teachers Edition of the College Journal of the Gem City Business College was issued Thursday. It features group photos of students and portraits of graduates in responsible positions. The issue notes the college’s golden anniversary this year.

Teachers’ Edition College Journal The Gem City Business College

T E Musselman To Give Scouts Talk On Birds

T E Musselman will give illustrated lectures on birds in the Boy Scout hall Thursday evening April 24. Proceeds go to the scouts summer camp campaign fund. He will also lecture in Payson on the following Friday evening under Payson Boy Scouts.

T. E. Musselman Boy Scout Mr. Musselman Payson Payson Boy Scouts

Overall Club Takes Form in Quincy Soldiers Home

An "Overall Club" forms at the Soldiers and Sailors' Home in Quincy, led by Supt John E Andrew, with three physicians and home officials pledging to wear overalls during work and visits. Members fear rising prices but plan to buy pairs today, choosing any style. clubs like this exist in other cities, but Quincy adopts the idea.

Quincy H.C. of Soldiers’ and Sailors John E. Andrew R. H. Jacobs C. E. Ehle C. L. Whitmire Thomas Gore James Scott N. T. Beadles F. B. Crowell

Lima Lake Drainage Commissioners Debate 12000 Repair Assessment

Lima Lake Levee and Drainage district commissioners have met with Attorney John Inghram for two days and will likely confer again on the 12000 assessment for repair and operation of the pumping plant. The petition for the assessment was approved by County Judge Fred Wolfe. District commissioners are A. A. Sipfle H. C. Saltonstall and John Ensminger.

Lima Lake Levee John T. Inghram Fred Wolfe A. A. Sipfle H. C. Saltonstall John Ensminger

W. C. A. Budget Drive Reaches $3707.50 Total

Teamwork of the Young Women's Christian Association in the drive reports $3707.50 had been secured up to Thursday evening to fund activities for the coming year. Of this amount $562 was collected by men's teams and $576 by women's teams. Today is the campaign's final day as efforts push to reach the required total this evening.

Young Women's Christian Association

One More Song Offered in the Quincy Contest

The Community Service office received a fourteenth entry in the Quincy Song contest on Thursday despite the number 13 being avoided for luck. The contest draws wide interest and judges will have many verses and tunes to choose from when the May 1 submission deadline arrives.

Community Service Office

Gets Drunk Weekly to Give Data to Science

London April 12 The classic old English under the table answer to when a man is drunk is being revised. Kings College is investigating as a panoptic citizen volunteers to get drunk weekly to supply data. After drinking stout the subject draws a circle with a square inside and adds diagonal lines from the square every half hour for four hours twenty minutes, the effect worse with whisky.

London Kings College

Weather outlook for Midwest states Friday to Saturday

Illinois and Missouri expect rain and colder conditions with Friday turning wet and winds from fresh to strong. Iowa shows unsettled weather with possible rain in the southeast on Friday and the west on Saturday, with colder air in the south and west Friday.

Missouri Iowa

Local Temperatures Update and River Stage Notice

Local temperatures reported yesterday ranged in a uncertain sequence with partial data. Midnight river stage readings show a reader at the river with mentions of a level near RiUS avencerenseteclneevevesuase at midnight, but the text is garbled and unreadable.

Reece Midniight

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