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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1917
Page
12
St. Aloysius orphanage campaigners expect to hit the $25,000 target by Thursday as A. A. Allen leads the drive. Knights of Columbus volunteers, numbering twenty to thirty of the five members, join an active intensive campaign this week and will meet Monday night to plan.
It has been learned that many workers are delaying thousands of dollars, preferring to pay in a single lump. Currently a quarter of the required $50,000 is in, and the early part of the week is expected to bring news of doubts about meeting the amount.
The annual session of missionary and stewardess convention of Quincy district will convene in Bethel A M E church on Wednesday and Thursday April 25 and 26. Rev G M Jones of Springfield presides, Mrs Margaret Jones serves as president. The public is invited.
C Miller of St. Louis listed Quincy ship carpenters on a Saturday drive to assemble a pool for foremen and supervisors to support a wooden fleet. The government seeks 130000 carpenters though 15000 to 20000 are on hand, with Col. Goethals in charge and names to be sent to Miller in St. Louis.
James B. Coe presented a final report on Mrs. Jane C. Healy estate in county court, noting a value over 166000 dollars. Distribution lists heirs and trustees including Henry Porter Coe 4581, James B. Coe 9324, Charles A. Coe 4681, Grace Coe Pulver 9324, Isabelle Coe Vogel 13967, and trustee shares for O E Coe 29824 and Effie Richardson 4681, among others.
British statesman Arthur Balfour arrives in the United States amid warm reception to discuss the war effort. A special guarded train carries him and allied officials as talks begin on coordinating American and British involvement against German autocracy. Balfour stresses common duty and gratitude to America while seeking effective cooperation toward a lasting peace through a successful war.
Quincy Day in Hannibal will be June 24 when the Advertisers meet the Mules in the Bluff City. The Trades and Labor Assembly of Hannibal chartered the steamer G. W. Hill to transport baseball fans and Janettes from Quincy to Hannibal. Local organizers aim to match last season’s impact in Quincy, though steamers may be scarce as boats are away on the Mules’ visit dates.
Superintendent Francis Blair informs John Steiner that the state education department will grant credits to teachers for farm work and for military duty. All teachers, men or women, will receive credits unless they cannot handle their duties without extra summer schooling.
Mt Sterling April 22 Edwin Knock 76 a Civil War veteran and former Christian minister fell dead in front of Dr Dear born’s office at 5 PM Saturday. No inquest has been held. He was a well known man and funeral arrangements are incomplete.
May excursion bookings out of Quincy for the General Excursion agency show a decline versus prior years. To offset this, June and July feature more trips. Hannibal Trades and Labor Assembly charters the steamer G. W. Hill for June 24 when Quincy plays Hannibal, with a 10:30 AM departure and 7:00 PM return. A second Hannibal outing is planned for July 9 with music and dancing, likely to Quincy.
Probate notes in county court describe the Wisgoan estate inventory filed Saturday. The real estate is listed as forty acres located in Ellington town.
A parcel of ship and 560 acres in Riverside Township is noted with value not given. Chattels are valued at $200 and there is $8,300 in good notes. The record lists the overall value, assets, and notes in the estate.
A promotional notice claims Tescum has rescued many victims of the drink curse and can help others who drink little or too much. The ad urges secret distribution to husbands, brothers, or sons, and markets a steelbound money refund guarantee by Heidbreder Bros. at $1.00 per box or six for $5.00.
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