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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1917
Page
14
George Marriotte urges all civic and commercial groups churches schools men clubs labor unions manufacturers merchants householders and citizens to cooperate during Clean-Up Week to remove winter rubbish inside and outside premises and eliminate attic and basement fire hazards such as loose paper oily waste or inflammables.
Quincy moves into cleanup week with full backing of Mayor Abbott and Chief Marriette. Six expert sanitary men available to assist, aiming to render homes yards and streets sanitary and presentable. City funds allocated for cleanup, garbage wagons routed citywide to collect refuse, piled in rear alleys for efficient disposal.
Walter H.L. Bennett of Quincy is named state fire marshal by Gov. Frank O. Lewden alongside a batch of appointments announced on a Saturday. The article notes plans for a Decoration Day banquet to be held May 30, with Knights of Columbus activities planned at a meeting this afternoon.
Miss Mary Padavic daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Padavic 619 Broadway and Harry J Walker of Chicago former Quincy resident were married Saturday at 6 30 AM at St Boniface church by Rev Father H B Degenhardt Attendants included R V Graham of Chicago and Miss Margaret Pacavic The couple planned a reception at the bride’s home and then left for Peoria and Chicago to begin their new life Mr Walker a traveling representative for Joseph T Ryerson and Son will base in Chicago Miss Padavic is a well known Quincy girl Also noted is the marriage of Miss Sylvia Rhoades to George Hawkins in Palmyra with plans to reside there.
Barney Vondam care taker at the Empire Hippodrome married Miss Cora Robinson of Hannibal on Saturday evening by Rev. William Bates. Mrs. Vondam will finish her school semester in Hannibal and later return to Quincy to reside at 2030 Spruce Street.
Responses to the army YMCA appeal reach Adams Schuyler and Brown counties with gifts of 5 10 and 25 dollars and a 40 dollar contribution. Organizers optimistic about meeting the 7500 goal, praising YMCA service to soldiers and urging continued support at Monday workers meeting to plan the three county drive.
County Treasurer EOOW Peter will begin the preparation of the delinquent tax list on Monday morning and, after completion, add costs to all unpaid taxes later in the week. On May 1 a penalty of one percent per month will be added. Property owners are urged to pay during the coming week to avoid the extra expense.
City Clerk Duke Schroer posted election notices in the second ward on Saturday. The primary is set for May 15 with polls open from 6 AM to 6 PM. W. H. Smith appears likely to win the Democratic nomination while G. L. Klein faces no Republican opposition.
Impressive morning ceremony reads the articles of war to local military units with Captain Beatty presiding. Captain Fawcett plans a Peoria service as he supports mobilized troops. Homer A. Aull heads to Washington for a quartermaster clerk post after early appointment. Weems laundry workers donate $20 to city unit organizations.
A letter to Mr. and Mrs. Pinkelmann says their son Herman, with the Quinney naval reserve, is among four reserves rejected due to weak eyesight. They are in a Philadelphia military hospital awaiting homeward orders. James T. Vaughn was sent to Jefferson Barracks after enlisting in the U S cavalry.
Firemen from Nos. 1 and 2 stations were called to L. M. Winniger at 516 North Second street at 3 30 PM Friday and shortly after at 3 35 PM Nos. 2 4 4 and 5 crews answered an alarm at John Clark s home at Third and Ohio streets Little damage resulted at either site.
Joseph Meckes died at his son Albert Meckes home 215 North Twenty seventh street at 3 30 pm Saturday after a ten day illness from paralysis He was 73 born in Germany came to Quincy at age three and worked as a blacksmith at 2928 Broadway He leaves three sons Albert Jacob and John in Springfield and a daughter Mrs August Wiewel of Columbus He was a member of St Peters church
Herman Jansen died at 7 10 p m Saturday night at 321 North Fourteenth street after four months of poor health, bedfast for a month. Born in Hanover Germany 73 years ago he came to Quincy at age 14 with his parents. He married Elizabeth Moehlman in St Boniface church and worked 33 years for Collins Plow Co. A devout Catholic, he belonged to St Francis church and was a charter member of St Nicholas Lodge No 1 WGU. He was widowed since 1912 and leaves three children Elizabeth Henry and Robert of Quincy one granddaughter Mildred and two brothers Bernard of Quincy and Gerry of St Louis. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
Quincy shoe dealers Coens and Houlihan in Chicago stop in Quincy to report strong business. Easter Sunday receipts exceed prior years by 2200 dollars as plans to call off the July 2021 Chicago regatta emerge amid war concerns.
A Park and Boulevard association member urged spring lawn care saying now is the season to remove dandelions as they bloom. The suggested method is to cut them out each morning to prevent spreading and multiplication.
Executive board at St. Boniface school last regular meeting favored creating a sinking fund to aid old term rate members during illness or distress. William Heckenkamp Jr authorized to appoint assistants to draft a formal plan for presentation next meeting. Other items note government needs workers at navy yards with wages from 2 to 480 dollars, permission to keep hogs for meat supply, and Rotary talk by Farmer E W Rusk on wartime farm improvement and rural conditions.
Westin college Macon Missouri minister Rev Frank B Law will speak this morning at the Eighth and Elm Street Baptist Church. The program includes Sunday school at 2 o clock in the afternoon, culture club at 3 o clock, mission circle at 4 o clock and preaching by Rev Law at 5 o clock.
Harvey Riggs helped organize the Quincey District Food league to boost home food production. He persuaded farmers to plant buckwheat beans and potatoes for commercial use, with plans to expand to cattle hogs sheep wheat and corn. County by county the campaign will reach towns townships and schools to mobilize gardens and farms.
The Chamber of Commerce and William Severns announce plans to build a pickle salting station one mile south of Harrison street, contingent on securing 100 acres or more for cucumber growing. Glaser Crandell Co plans cannery expansion if enough vegetable acreage is secured, with contracts already in place for ST acres of cucumbers and more expected.
The Fast End Christian church presents a patriotic program this evening at 7 45 featuring a processional Onward Christian Soldiers by Sunday school America sung by the congregation Invocation and scripture reading My Own United States by the girls class salute to the flag by the boys class offertory sermon True Patriotism invitation hymn Where He Leadeth Me and a benediction.
New York on April 22 reports Madame Sarah Bernhardt the famed French actress remains ill in a hospital but physicians describe her condition as favorable. The report notes continued care and hopeful outlook from medical staff.
Illinois reports fair weather Sunday with warmer conditions in the south and cooler in the northwest on Monday. Missouri sees fair skies Sunday with warmth, Iowa expects fair Sunday, warmer in east and central areas, and unsettled Monday with possible showers and cooler temperatures.
A terse forecast notes rising river levels in Suuibiv state and Oweev area with effects expected in Wamubal by Monday. Forecasters at 16, Louisiana, Plt warn residents to prepare for rising waters and potential local impacts.
George Gabriel was re-elected president and J M Winters re-elected a board of education member with 845 and 835 votes respectively. Total votes cast 867, with write-in votes for four others. Other results show small support for J W Wall and Pauline Pittman, and minor votes for Thomas Gillispie and Mrs Mary Ledwards. Election contrasted with 1916 turnout. expenses under $20. Also notes baseball practice for Gas Company team at South Park.
Substitute Cuticura For One Week And make Cuticura Soap and Ointment your everyday toilet routines. A bath with Cuticura Soap and hot water cleanses and stimulates the pores for a fresh glow. For pimples redness or roughness apply ointment five minutes before bathing. Free samples by return mail via Cuticura Dept. 22 Boston. Sold everywhere.
An old advertisement urges indoor living people to use Oil of Korein with a simple regimen to reduce fat and restore vitality. It pledges weight loss, firmer figures, better energy, and improved skin in a few days, promoting mail orders from Korein Company and promising rapid safe results.
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