McCarl Rites Mark Life Of Quincy Jurist Leader
Lyman McCarl, longtime Quincy judge and active bar member, laid to rest Friday at Woodland Cemetery after a home service at 729 North Street. The ceremony honored his public service, faith, and civic involvement with floral tributes, Masonic rites, and remarks by Rev. Bar and mentions of Lombard College and Phi Theta fraternity. Attendees included family from Oklahoma, New Jersey, Galesburg, and various colleagues from the Quincy Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman McCarl
Quinty
Adams
Woodland
Hig
Nor Street
Bar
Unitarian Church
McCarl
Eral
Cem
Val
Lambert Lodge
E. White
Cere
Woods
Samuel W. Eldred
Rupp
H. B. Dines
Reuben Woods
George Er
John W. Cruttenden
Rt Lodge
H. E. Turner
Schwartz
Charles A. Wagner
Lane
Herman Heidbreder
N. Cook
Ibers
Quincy
Emma McCarl
Law
Clement McCartl
Barry
Grant MecCarl
Plainville
E McCarl
Phi Theta Fraternity
Lombard College
Neral
William Spieingdon
Nathaniel Smith
Peoria
King, Avon
Harold Townvalesburg
Lombard
Druaches
Chicago
Ralph Atter
Telecommunication and banking interests target Walton Heights suburb
The Telegraph Company and main wire facilities seek to expand in Walton Heights by lobbying postal authorities to establish a sub-station and to set up a local bank. Residents welcome these ambitions as Walton Heights grows as a popular suburb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sicago
Telegraph ‘Company
Ee Walton
Postal
Ae A .Bank
Walton
Kemp Estate Will Seeks Lifelong Widow Use
Charles W. Kemp leaves property to his widow Mrs. Isabelle Kemp for life with remainder to their children William M. Kemp Charles V. Kemp Harry L. Kemp Drucille Kemp and Daisy Downing. On widow's death remaining personal property divided equally between Charles and Drucille. Martha Kemp Magdalene of Gethsemane receives 10. Heirs of Henry R. Kemp receive 1000. Executors named. Also Richard Starr bequeaths estate to widow Elizabeth Starr with remainder to children Eunice Hoskins Wyatt Gilbert T. Starr and Charles B. Starr both named executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Kemp
Isabelle ‘Kemp
William M
Charles V
Harry L
Drucille Kemp
Daisy Downing
Charles
Martha Kemp
Sisten
Magdalene
Gethsemane
Henry R. Kemp
Kemp
Richard Starr
Mendon
Elizabeth Starr
Eunice Hoskins Wyatt
Gilbert T. Starr
Charles B. Starr
Objectors Heard on Burton School Land Detachment
About 75 residents objected to their land joining Burton Community High School and appeared before the ex officio Burton board Friday afternoon. Five petitions were filed. one was refused for lacking two thirds signatures of legal residents seeking detachment in the Douglas district. The hearing board includes County Superintendent John Steiner County Judge Fred Wolfe and County Clerk W J Smith and no decision on detachment petitions was announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Community High School
Burton
Douglas
John Steiner
Fred Wolfe
W. J. Smith
Contracts to be let for bridges today
Bids will be received this afternoon at 1:30 in the office of the County Superintendent of Highway for building five bridges in Liberty township. Structures named include Felshing Creamery Deege Johnson and Weisenburger bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Township
L. L. Boyer
Creamery
Testimony Ordered in Army Deserter Case at Camp Grant
Deputy Sheriff Jack Connery will travel to Camp Grant Tuesday to testify in the case of James E. Poe, alleged army deserter. Poe was arrested here after reportedly failing to entrain following induction by the Quincy exemption board.
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Jack Connery
Camp Grant
James E. Poe
Poe
Quincy
Personal notes and social visits around Quincy
Mrs George Clegg of 1261 Maine Street travels to Macon Missouri for a weekend with relatives. Mrs Ralph Baker of Plainville recovering in Blessing hospital. Miss Fern Burrows resigns as stenographer to join Electric Wheel company. Frank Thomas Miss Einora Zeiger and Mrs Charles Gay in Quincy from Camp Point. Y M C A official R R Potter spoke on salesmanship to Halbach Schroeder Company. Various locals shop and visit in Quincy with outings to Mendon Hannibal Palmyra and Marcelline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clegg
Maine Street
Macon
Stannus
Hampshire
Ralph Baker
Plainville
Blessing Hospital
F. L. Summers
Bank of Edina
Sieckmann
Mercantile Bank
Miss Felt
Chicago
Grand Opera
John Steiner
Electric Wheel Company
Frank Thomas
Einora Zeiger
Charles Gay
Quincy
Camp Point
R. R. Potter
Halbach- Schroeder Company
H.B. Andrews
Griggsville
Katherine Moore
Palmyra
Fred Adair
1300 North Ninth Ninth Street
Mendow
May Barnett
Marcelline
Frank Tayor
Civic Improve ment League Pushes for City Forester in Quircy
Committees from the Civic Improvement League will present a petition to the city council on Monday night urging hiring a paid city forester to protect shade trees in Quircy Street. Directors decided the petition will be submitted. The league aims to preserve trees and regulate their care through municipal action. The sanitary committee was instructed to confer with the board of health about housing conditions on Adams Row near Lind Street. The league will also consult the ordinance committee to tighten laterals construction rules for gas and sewers in streets slated for improvement this year and beyond to prevent future tear ups.
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Civic Improvement League
Quircy
League
Quirky
Board of Health
Adams Row
Lind* Street
1M League Meet In Macomb Postponed
Manager Tom Lenane and M. E. Wiles of the Quincy Gems were to attend a meeting to reorganize the old 1M league in Macomb Friday night but the meeting was postponed until sometime next week. Cantors Club representatives were absent. Gilmore, Canton club secretary, asked the Gems to be represented. Four teams Canton Galesburg Macomb and Monmouth are lined up. Quincy and Hannibal may be added before a permanent league is formed. Recruits can try out at League Park Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lenane
M. E. Wiles
Quincy Gems
Macomb
Cantors Club
Lenane
James Gilmore
Canton
Gems
Wiles
Lenage
Quincy
Gilmore
Galesburg
Monmouth
Hannibal
Otis Elevator Plant Shuts Down This Weekend
Otis Elevator's Walton Heights plant will close today due to stalled shipments from railroad conditions. Raw material has piled up at the foundry as repairs are needed after the railroad strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Elevator Company
Walton Heights
Boy Scout Baseball League Forming in Quincy
Scout Executive Chester H. Childs and Quincy scoutmasters plan a baseball league for city troops and affiliated groups. The organizing committee includes George P. Wilhauck Rev Lawrence Winking Arthur Shumate Roy Denny and Mr Childs. Troop No 10 affiliated with First Presbyterian filed for a charter. Shumate is scoutmaster. assistants are Elmer Welson and Arthur Mahon. Troop committee members are Gerald Tipton Fred Wolfe and J. M. Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester H. Childs
Quincy
George P. Wilhauck
Rev
Lawrence Winking
Arthur Shumate
Roy Denny
Mr Childs
First Presbyterian Church
Elmer Welson
Arthur Mahon
Gerald Tipton
Fred Wolfe
J. M. Dunlap
South Siders To Stage Another Old Tyme Dance
In a Friday meeting of the South Side Boat club a committee was appointed to arrange another Old Tyme dance. Four new members were admitted and three membership applications were received this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
North Side Boat Club Receives New Member Application
At the regular meeting of the North Side Boat Club on Friday night a new member application was received. Spring practice plans were postponed due to high water covering the boat runway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Siders
North Side Boat Club
Birth of first son to Burlington couple Donalds
A son was born Friday to Mr and Mrs James Donald of Burlington Sn the first child for the couple. The father formerly lived in Quincy and is the son of Mr and Mrs W B Donald of 920 North Sixth Street.
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James Donald
Burlington Sn
Donald
Quincy
W. B. Donald
North Sixth Street
Local man hospital bound after suspected acid suicide attempt
John B Scobee 40 drank muriatic acid at 517 Sycamore street in a personal crisis. He was found by his wife and son and rushed to St Marys hospital where Dr Warren Pearce treated him. Police report unclear motive with his son citing worry over a real estate deal. The acid was in the house for soldering and no large amount was believed taken. Scobee, a Burlington roundhouse employee, has resided in Quincy for years and was in good health prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Scobee
Sycamore -Street
Warren’ Pearce
Scobee
Pearce
National Conference To Spur Production
National Chamber of Commerce plans a large Atlantic City meeting from April 26 to 29 to push a national program for increased production. Leaders from business, agriculture, and labor will present a plan to boost output and curb profiteering as the nation seeks to recover from war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chamber of Commerce of the
Atlantic City
Burglars Break Into Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Hospital
Burglars entered the main hospital and cottages 11 and 12 at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home late Thursday night. They took some money from sleeping veterans. an attendant named Ben Thimble woke and fired as the thieves fled. It is unclear if the shot stopped them.
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Ben Thimble
High School Notes on Annual and Declamatory Contests
The High School QO editorial staff met after Friday classes to plan the extra large annual edition. The Ace Literary Club held a Friday meeting to discuss a declamatory contest to be held soon with winners from both contests vying for a prize in May.
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Ace Literary Club
Bonds Filed In Probate Court For Several Estates
In probate court Charles Meyer administrator of John R. Johnson estate posted 800 bond. William Coknespanger estate bond set at 200. Tony Bueter posted 2000 bond for Bary G Bueter estate. George Fletcher posted 200 bond for Effie Fletcher estate.
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Charles Meyer
John R. Johnson
William Coknespanger
Tony Bueter
Bary G. Bueter
George Fletcher
Effie Fletcher
Looking Forward to Spring Real Estate in The Whig Wants
As homes and rentals draw spring buyers, The Whig Wants showcase realty listings. Landlords, tenants, and property owners are invited to place ads now to reach prospective movers and purchasers. Phone numbers appear for contact and scheduling.
Cockroaches and Molasses Case Hits Paris Cafe
L M Buchanan and Health Officer Becker testified they found 300 cockroaches in a barrel of molasses in the cellar of the Paris Cafe at Sixth and Hampshire. Judge Reardon fined proprietor Kostogiamann $15 and costs totaling $22.25. A warrant was to be issued for Valtos, another Greek restaurant keeper in 638 Hampshire Street, for unsanitary conditions.
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L. M. Buchanan
Becker
Paris
Sixth
Hampshire Street
Reardon
Mike Kostogiamann
Buchanan
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Quincy
Kostogiamann
Valtos
Voltes
Plans For Reception For St Louis Men
A meeting of St Louis business leaders and Chamber of Commerce members in Quincy discussed hosting 200 visitors on May 27. Committees will arrange a program and the reception aims to showcase local interests and extend hospitality during the special North St Louis train visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
North St. Louis
New Health Board To Organize Today In City Hall
The new board of health will meet at City Hall at 2 PM to organize and study the 1917 health laws. Members include Supervisor John Schauf City Clerk Duke Schroer and Assessor C W Zang. The board will elect a chairman secretary and treasurer from among its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schauf
Duke Schroer
C. W. Zang
Board of Health
Bank Refutes Use of Name in Oil Ad
The Quincy National Bank denies authorizing reference in an E C Nickel oil advertisement in The Whig. Cashier J M Winters says the ad, run on April 11, was unwarranted and not approved by the bank or its officers. The bank accepted the ad in ordinary course but had no reason to believe it was authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy National Bank
E. C. Nickel
Pecos
Toyah
Reeves County
Texas
J M. Winters
Torday
Quincey National Bank
Whig
J. M. Winters
Court docket notes case adjournments and appeals
A docket update cites Fred L Stevens versus Mary Bringate removed from the circuit court docket on Friday. No case was heard that day. Monday schedules J F Weiler versus the estate of George Geanetos, an appeal from the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Stevens
Mary Bringate
J. F. Weiler
George Geanetos
Typographical Union Leader Visits Quincy
John McParland of New York, candidate for president of the International Typographical Union, spoke to members of the local union Thursday evening before continuing to Kansas City for a major printers gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McParland
New York
International Typographical Union
Kansas City
Real Estate Transfers Around Quincy and Camp Point
Real estate transfers recorded include Marshall and Rhoda Nelson to Henry C. Altheide for 3000 dollars in Keene township part section 21. Louisa F. Pierson to Albert F. Hipkins part lot 5 block 90 in Quincy Dood’s addition for 1 dollar. John M. Moody to Joseph G. Bullett part lots 8 and 17 block 3 Rood’s addition to Quincy for 10 dollars. Leona Stewart Jones and Selby Jones to Weert J. Buss part sections 3 and 10 Camp Point township. William F. and Annie E. Bliven to Frank J. Penick part section 20 Burton township for 100 dollars. Susan and Clement Bush to Thomas A. Scherer part lot 10 Park Place Quincy for 7009 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Bliven
Frank J. Penick
Burton Township
Susan
Clement Bush
Thomas A. Scherér
Park Place
Quincy
Marriage Licenses for Francis Flachs and Marie Fries
Francis John Flachs age 23 of St Louis and Miss Marie Fries age 19 of Quincy obtained marriage licenses. In Boston on April 17, the indefinite suspension of Wally Shang and Oscar Vitt of the Boston American League club for failure to report is noted by management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis John Flachs
St. Louis
Marie Fries
Quincy
Shang
Vitt
Boston
Wally Shang
Oscar Vitt
Boston American League Baseball Club
Sn Romates
Overalls Trend Spreads In Walton Heights District
Committees in Electric Wheel Company Otis Elevator Moorman Manufacturing plan a Denim club start to push overalls as a daily workwear choice. Members may forfeit $10 for not wearing denim during allotted times and proceeds fund the movement. Headquarters staff of the Soldiers and Sailors' Home will wear overalls starting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
United States
Walton Heights
Electric Wheel Company
Otis Elevator Company
Moorman Manufacturing Company
School Election 10 in City Today
Voters will choose two school board members in a race featuring R Evans and J M Winters. Winters seeks re‑election while Evans, not named on the official ballot, is backed by business and civic leaders. Polls open 1 PM to 7 PM in eleven schoolhouses. women voters participate and may write any name on the ticket.
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R. Evans
J. M. Winters
Evans
Winters
George Gabriel
Prudential Insurance Agency
Quincy
Quincy National Bank
Board of Education
Edwin J. Northup Dies in Quince City at 97
Edwin J. Northup a long time Quincyan and former city marketmaster died at his home 509 North Seventh street after a short illness. Born in 1853 in Illinois he lived much of his life in Quince where he held public offices and worked for Labor News and a Hannibal labor publication. He later served as directory solicitor for Hoffman Printing. In youth he was a noted aeronaut performing balcony ascensions with Sam and Tom Baldwin at Atlantic City and other eastern venues. He leaves a wife residing in the city.
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Edwin J. Northup
North Seventh Street
Illinois
Quine
Labor News
Hannibal
Hoffman Printing Company
Northup
Sam
Tom Baldwin
Atlantic City
Obituary for George Ramp of North Twelfth Street
George Ramp died Friday morning at 6 30 after months with senility. Born December 24 1832 in Stieger Germany he was 87. He came to the United States early, moved to Quincy 17 years ago, and resided here. He was a member of the Christian church. Surviving: one son John of Centralia, Illinois. three daughters Mrs Al Spindler, Mrs Archie Fiefer of this city, Mrs H B Kerkering of Centralia. four grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death years ago.
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George Ramp
North Twelfth Street
Stieger
Germany
Quincy
Ile
Christian Church
John
Centralia
al Spindler
Archie Fiefer
H. B. Kerkering
Death of Edward J. Stott in Quincy Home
Edward J. Stott died at his residence 629 Vermont street Friday morning at 9:15. Born August 6, 1842, he had lived in Quincy for many years. He is survived by two sisters, two brothers, and a daughter living in Detroit. His wife passed away several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Stott
Vermont Street
Quincy
Detroit
Mich
William Parker Dies in Soldiers and Sailors Home at 83
William Parker died Thursday night at the Soldiers and Sailors Home at age 83. He entered the Home May 4, 1897. A Civil War veteran, he served in Company H, 8th Illinois Infantry, and later in Company B of the same regiment. He leaves no relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Parker
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Ilinois Infantry
Death of Infant Elden Adams in Washington
Elden Adams infant son of Mr and Mrs J W Adams of 226 12 South Eleventh street died at home at 10 oclock Friday morning Surviving relatives include the parents one brother and two sisters.
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Elden Adams
J. W. Adams
South Eleventh Street
Ferry planned to resume traffic across river within 48 hours
The Burlington bridge area will see a new ferry installed within 48 hours if Mississippi River levels allow, restoring traffic between Quincy and West Quincy. Directors of the Chamber of Commerce want the river road reopened and expect to announce plan details today while noting patronage losses and ongoing negotiations for a ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
West Quincy
Mississippi River
Burlington Bridge
Chamber of Commerce Friay
Chamber of Commerce
Missouri
Taylor Road
Chamber
W. T. Duker
Lieut Hite Now Held In Oklahoma
Lieut Hite, a former army officer who helped plan a jail escape from Quincy two years ago, was arrested in Oklahoma City. A telegram from Sheriff Johnson informed Quincy officials. Despite forgery charges and the jail break, Hite’s brother cleared the checks and the warrant was withdrawn. he may not be returned to Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tf. Hite
Quincy
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jim Simmons
G. E. Johnson
Hite
Oklahoma
Government Agent Resigns in Wolf Case Probe
Julius Rosin, special investigator for the Department of Justice, who was in Quincy last fall during the Wolf case, has resigned effective Friday to become district sales manager for an East oil stock concern. Elks social gathering planned with luncheon and cards tonight. L B Boswell, Quincy Freight Bureau commissioner, returns from Chicago after Illinois railroads and shippers reps meeting on current state rate classifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Rosin
Department of Justice
Quincy
Wolf
Department
Springfield
L. B. Boswell
Quincy Freight Bureau
Chicago
Illinois Railroads and Shippers Associations
State Public Utilities Commission
Illinois
Debate Postponed At Payson Mendon High School
The Payson Mendon High School debate scheduled for Friday evening at the Charles W. Seymour Memorial High School in Payson has been postponed due to poor road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson- Mendon
Charles W. Seymour
Payson
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Illinois shows showers Saturday night and Sunday with little temperature change. Missouri predicts rain Saturday night and Sunday with warmth in the northeast Saturday and cooling Sunday, plus strong winds. Iowa expected rain Saturday and Sunday with warmer southeast Saturday and colder Sunday and strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Local Weather Readings From Yesterday
Local temperatures reported yesterday show noon and afternoon values with river stage and precipitation notes. Observations include river stage at midnight, amounts unclear, and general temperature ranges across the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.M
Esenese
River Flood Forecast Signals Slower Des Moines Fall Seen
Observations at seven stations show varying flood heights with Keokuk Warsaw Hannibal and St Louis reporting modest levels. If rainfall remains light the Des Moines and Mississippi below Muscatine to Keokuk are expected to fall slowly with Quincy Hannibal also easing Saturday. Louisiana may change little.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Warsaw
Hannibal
Louisiana
St. Louis
Des Moines
Mississippi
Muscatine
Quincy
Funeral Service for Frederick J Arends Today
Funeral for Frederick J Arends from 717 South Fifteenth Street this afternoon at 3 00 from Salem Church with private service then 2 99 oclock? Interment Greenmount Cemetery Fro silla. Church and cemetery invite attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Arentis
Frederick J. Arends
South Fifteenth Street
Salem Church
Greenmount Cemetery
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Ymin McCarl
Tobias
Alstyne
Abe Martin
Tipton
Burton School
Mildred Taylor
M. Barr
Maywood
Matilda Ryniker
South Fifth Street
Eastern Star
Ec. J. Winn
Grimgsville
Lucy Kientzle
Pittsfield
Ann. Evans
The
Gem
League Park
Otis Elevator
BOY Scout
South Siders
Western Catholic Union
St. Boniface Hall
William Heckenkamp
J. J. Freiburg
J. B. Hellake
Willam Timpe
A. Maas
Edward J. Dowd
Ricker National Bank
St. Mary Hospital
Mr. Dowd
William D., Moore
Walker Chili Shop
North Fifth Street
St. Mary’s Hospital
Collins
S. & S. Home Hospital
New Health Board
Warriage Licenses
Metahte Papas
Down
Elks
Daily River Bulletin
Condant
Gem Lal
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