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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1920

Page

6

Crest of Mississippi flood tested Quincy levees

High winds and gigantic waves battered Quincy levees as the Mississippi crest neared 192 feet. Sand bags and patrols held back the flood, with South Quincy and Indian Grave districts most exposed. Officials reported no major breaches and expected continuing fall in water levels overnight.

Quincy Up River Lima Lake Indian Grave Quincy Grey William Severns Jess Reeder

K line traffic halted as trains detoured by floods

High water closed the K line north of Quincy, with trains delayed for hours. The last trip crossed Lone Tree Prairie late Thursday, six inches to two feet of water over tracks. Train No 8 and other services were rerouted via Carthage, Bushnell, and Monmouth. passengers recounted long waits and anxious moments.

Quincy Lone Tree Prairie la Grange Carthage Bushnell Monmouth

Probate Court Actions From Local Estates

In probate court Frank D. Thomas as administrator of Martha Kessing estate posted bond of £200. Horace D. Morton as executor of Eunice Morton filed final report. William Kipp and Samuel Georgens as executors of Maria Kipp estate posted $1200 bond. Henry C. Sprick as administrator of Edward Griep estate presented receipts totaling $2297.90, with Mrs. Louise Griep receiving $1869.19 as her share. Thomas Collins of Soldiers and Sailors' Home left property to his next friend Philip Ryan with John Carroll named executor in his will.

Frank D. Thomas Martha Kessing Horace D. Morton Eunice Morton William Kipp Samuel Georgens Maria Kipp Henry C. Sprick Edward Griep Louise Griep Thomas Collins Soldiers’ & Sailors’ Home Philip Ryan John Carroll

Two Objections Filed to the Lima Lake Levee Assessment

D M Cummings and Grace Bergquist filed objections in county court to the $12,000 assessment for repair and operation of the pumping plant in the Lima Lake Levee and Drainage District. They contend the charge exceeds the benefits to their land from the repairs.

D. M. Cummings Grace C. Bergquist Lima Lake Levee & Drainage District

Bullard to lead U S Olympic shooting teams in Brussels

April 23 in New York officials announce Lieutenant General Robert Lee Bullard commander of the department of the east will head the United States Olympic shooting teams. They will compete for international rifle and pistol honors at Brussels July 32 31.

Thamw York Robert Lee Bullard Department of the Exst Brussels

Opening Games Feature Gems vs Works Team in Quincy

The opening series pits the Quincy Gems against Ralph Works' Madi son squad with manager Tom Lenane touting the strongest semi pro lineup. Key names include backstop P H Dewey, catcher C Dambhorst, infielders Ochs Goodwin Nessler Higgins Crawford Sleeter, outfielders Wilkerson Peters Wich Fichter Lemon, and pitchers Winking Laura Weihle Hicks. Winking to start Saturday, Laura to face Nick Cullup Sunday as parade by Illinois State band opens the day at 2 pm.

Quincy Gems Ralph Sammy Madison South Dakota Tom Lenane Ans Gems Lenane P. H. Dewey Missouri C. Dambhorst Ochs Goodwin Knox City Roy Nessler Higgins Crawford Logan Square Chicago Sleeter Wilkerson Versailles Peters Payson Wich Quincy Fichter Lemon Winking Laura Weihle Hicks Nick Cullup Wifes Illinois State Band Gems and Works Industrial League

Fence Flies Down Burdening Man With Broken Hip

Frank Haynes 76 of 821 Washington Street was injured Thursday afternoon on Ninth Street between State and Ohio when a section of a board fence he was propping up fell and broke his hip. He was taken by police ambulance to St Mary hospital and reportedly rested comfortably that night. Haynes, a tobacco stripper for George Schmitt Cigar, said he saw the blown fence and tried to replace it on his way home when the accident occurred.

Frank Haynes Washington Street State Ohio St. Mary Hospital Haynes George Schmitt

Woman Begging Thrown Off Street by Police

Mrs Lena Fraser arrested while begging from house to house on Cedar street told Chief Ryan her husband and several children live in a wagon near West Quincy as they head to Davenport Iowa A letter from Rev J R Smith of Memphis Tennessee claiming a fire loss supported their claim of need The woman was detained briefly then given provisions and released after details were to be investigated

Lena Fraser Cedar Street Ryan West Quincy Davenport J. R. Smith Memphis

Two Women Fined on Vagrancy Charges

Mrs Rose Seward and Mrs Josie Kieth were fined ten dollars each in police court for vagrancy after being arrested near Burlington station. Officers said the pair, claiming to be sisters and daughters of a Lorraine woman, had come to Quincy two weeks earlier and settled at 319 Vermont street, spending much time on the streets. The women, who said they were married, stated Mrs Kieth had two young children and was separated from her husband. The fines were paid.

Rose Seward Josie Kieth Burlington Quincy Vermont Street

Four More Teachers Named in the County

County Superintendent John Steiner announced four additional teachers will join county schools for the coming year. Dorothy Hopson will teach at Bowles School Riverside for 120 dollars monthly. Merle Kech will teach at Franklin School Liberty township for 125 dollars. Alta Dickhut will teach at Center School for 80 dollars. Catherine Reynolds will teach at Newton for 90 dollars.

John Steiner Dorothy Hopson Bowles Riverside Merle Kech Franklin Liberty Township Alta Dickhut Center School Catherine Reynolds Newton

Marriage Licenses Granted in Ellington and Nearby Areas

Henry Schlipman and Annie W Meyer issued license in Ellington. Airale Anthony of Novinger and Mary Tarro of Novinger both granted licenses. Omer V Kestner of McKee with father’s consent weds Edna L Zieger of Concord township.

Henry Schlipman Legal Ellington Annie W. Meyer Quine Anthony Airale Novinger Mary Tarro Omer V. Kestner McKee Edna L. Zieger Concord Township

Real Estate Transfers in Camp Point and Quincy

Clarence E Beckett et al transfer to Cora J Dickhut for 1 dollar part section 11 Camp Point Eben Folckemer et al transfer to L Honnold for 7500 lot 12 and pe lot UW block 9 Baileys add to Camp Charles K Kelly transfers to Alvadore Kelly for 100 part section 20 Beverly township Nellie Toole Chadwell and husband transfer to Lizzie Gause for 1800 part section 26 Riverside township Sierra N and William Criswell transfer to Henry and Herman Sohl for 180 at 6 block 26 Union Banks add to Quincy Ellen F Brown transfer to Standard Oil Company part for L block 9 Quincy Consideration 10000.

Clarence E. Beckett Cora J. Dickhut Camp Point Eben Folckemer Et L. Honnold Bailey Charles K. Kelly Alvadore Kelly Beverly Township Nellie Toole Chadwell Lizzie Gause Riverside Sierra N William Criswell Henry Herman Sohl Union Bank Quincy Ellen F. Brown Standard Oi Company

Plainville Man Gets $700 From Pike Co Woman

Lovejoy Fusselman was arrested in Plainville on a confidence game charge. He allegedly won the trust of a Pike County woman and left with her $700. He was taken to Quincy and jailed by Deputy Sheriff John Carter. Deputy Sheriff Sykes of Pittsfield retrieved the prisoner to return him to Pike County.

Lovejoy Fusselman Plainville Pike County Fusselman Quincy John Carter Sykes Pittsfield

GOP Women to Attend Adams County Republican Meeting

The Adams County Republican Club invites its newly formed women’s group to a Monday 2:30 PM meeting at Hotel Newcomb. Precinct committeemen elected last election will organize and choose officers. Women may attend but cannot vote. Attorney Chauncey Wood notes the invitation reflects the club’s election activity.

Adams County Republican Club Newcomb Chauncey Wood Wood Women's Republican Club

Purse for Wife Abandonment Case Shifts to Monday

John C. Brown a colored plasterer stood before Judge Fred Wolfe on a wife abandonment charge in county court. He sought a lawyer and was released on bond as the case is scheduled to be heard Monday. Board of Education to canvass votes at an election for president and members in a special meeting this evening. Perkins Post American Legion held a routine session in the Community Service office Thursday. Community Service membership drive delayed from April 26 to May 10 with R. H Malcolmson named chair.

John C. Brown Fred Wolfe Brown Board of Education Perkins Post American Legion Community Service Office R. H Malcolmson

Fainting Incident Reported On Hampshire Street

Miss Belle Creason, of 1205 North Tenth Street, fainted on Hampshire Street Thursday afternoon. Duker Bros. staff carried her to their 323 Hampshire Street establishment for treatment, then she was taken to St. Mary Hospital for further care before returning home.

Belle Creason North Tenth Street Hampshire Street Duker Bros St. Mary Hospital

Boys Found In Cave Near Riverview Park

Patrolman Gillespie found a multi room cave on Second Street between Broadway and Vermont where two boys were hiding. He warned them of collapse danger and urged them to leave the cave promptly.

Riverview Park Gillespie Second Street Broadway Vermont Street

Bert Smith Returns to City Workhouse for Probation Violation

Bert Smith, previously convicted of child abandonment and placed on parole, began a one year sentence in the city workhouse after he failed to support his child. He fled Quincy, was later arrested this week, and had been sentenced by Judge Lyman McCarl to the House of Correction.

Bert Smith Smith Quincy Lyman McCarl House of Correction

Shod With Fire Opens at Orpheum Theatre

A romantic love drama from William Fox titled Shod With Fire opens at the Orpheum. Starring William Russell, the play presents a plainsman in peril for a woman in need of protection. Scenic mountains and dramatic moments accompany a tale written by Harold Titus and directed by Emmett J. Flynn.

Plains Orpheum Theater William Fox William Russell Harold Titus Wiliam Russell J. Anthony Reach Emmett J. Flynn Helen Ferguson Betty Schade Robert Cain George Stewart Nelson McDowell Jack Connely

Realty listings in The Whig Wants column

Up to date realty news in The Whig Want Columns announces properties for rent sale and exchange. The section invites readers to list neighborhoods and property types and notes listings available city or suburb through The Whig Wants. Phone 120 for details.

Whig

Agreement Reached After Jury Hears a Circuit Court Case

In circuit court, Edward E. Orr vs Paper Products company ended with a settlement. The defendant pays 35 of 39 sued plus costs. Orr claimed 25 in rent and remaining as damages. Fixture removals reportedly hindered use of the leased property at 307 Maine Street before moving to North Fourth Street.

Edward E. Orr Paper Products & Envelop Company Maine Street North Fourth Street Orr Sawdon Paper Company John Wall Floyd Munroe The Paper Products Company

Illinois College fund surpasses half goal in drive

Illinois College has raised more than $50,000 of its $100,000 campaign goal, with Jacksonville contributing significantly before outreach beyond the city begins. Dr. H Rommelkamp, president, directs the effort with Dr. Thomas Smith assisting on the board.

Illinois College Fund Ulinois College Jacksonville H. Rommelkamp Thomas Smith Rommelkamp Smith

Y. M. C. A. Directors to Be Elected Soon

Y M C A plans the election of directors at a board meeting in the association building. Terms expiring this year include H O Channon F W Crane C E Eichenauer V G Musselman and George Gabnel.

Association H. O. Channon F. W. Crane C. E. Eichenauer V. G. Musselman George Gabnel

Firemen Answer Two Alarms On Thursday

Two alarms were answered by the fire department Thursday. The first at 3 20 p m a roof fire caused by a spark at the brick residence on Second and Jersey occupied by Tom McGee. Damage estimated at 15. The second at 8 55 a general alarm from the Hotel Quincy found no signs of conflagration. A chimney caught on fire across the street without damage.

Second and Jersey Tom McGee Quincy

PERSONAL LISTINGS AND LOCAL NOTES IN QUINCY AREA

Channel Catfish at Wisherd s. The Quincy Gun Club holds its regular shoot on Sunday afternoon. George F Miller of 1502 Sixth Avenue North has been critically ill but slight improvement. he remains bedbound. County Judge Fred Wolfe will be in Carthage to hear a guardianship case in county court. P P Rainey left for St Louis after several days in Quincy. Mrs R E Nelson Mrs C J Christian and Mrs L S Washington of Hannibal were Quincy shoppers. Dr H F Lafler chiropractic treatments 201 204 Ill State Bank Bldg. Mrs L K Beckett of Shelbina shopping in Quincy. Miss Frances Short of Loraine shopping in Quincy. Miss R B Lewis of Augusta spent Thursday shopping in Quincy. James Leach returned from a business trip to St Louis. Mrs Hattie Jones of Chicago, called by illness of sister Mrs E W King, has returned home. Mrs William Hf Anderson hosted Mrs Ivan Franklin and children of Camp Point. Miss Bessie Brinkley of 1182 North Seventh Street improving after two weeks illness. Br L L Steiner of Danville guest of brother John H Steiner. Mrs G N Kestine of Clayton in Quincy Thursday. Mrs E E Smith and Mrs John Sweetling of Clayton shopped in Quincy. William Schuette of 715 South Tenth Street a patient in Blessing Hospital. Arthur Heidemann attended Western Illinois lumber dealers meeting in Galesburg. Heidemann is vice-president of the Sassociation.

Wisherd's Quincy R. E. Nelson C. J. Christian L. S. Washington Hannibal H. F. Lafler State Bank L. K. Beckett Shelbina Frances Short Loraine R. B. Lewis Augusta James Leach St. Louis Hattie Jones Chicago E. W. King William Hf. Anderson Ivan Franklin Camp Point Bessie Brinkley North Seventh Street

Adams County Winners of Army Essay Contest

Adams county Miss Dorothy Amen of Clayton and Miss Agnes Skinner of Quincy win the national essay contest on benefits of Army enlistment conducted through U.S. public schools in April under War Department direction. Prizes from local merchants go to first place. May 5 awards are distributed by the country superintendent of schools. The national winner is Donald Campbell of Clinton, Iowa, who with a guardian will receive Washington DC medals.

Dorothy Amen Clayton Agnes Skinner North Twenty-fourth Street Quincy Adams County United States War Department Army Donald Campbell Clinton Towa Washington, D.C

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Mildred Turner 60

Mrs Mildred Turner of Quincy died at Blessing hospital after rupture surgery about four weeks ago. Born in Columbus Illinois, she was 60 and lived in Clayton thirty years then moved to Quincy last December. Survived by three sons William Otis Olen also two daughters Mrs John Craig Clayton and Mrs Raymond Litz and grandson Morrest Lee. Husband Charles Turner died five years ago. Remains to be sent to Clayton for burial.

Mildred Turner Spring Street Blessing Hospital Turner Columbus Ill Clayton Quincy Morrest Lee City Charles Turner

William Bywater Pioneer of Adams County Dies at Home

William Bywater, a pioneer and Adams County citizen, died at his North Twelfth Street home Thursday morning after a three month illness due to heart disease and complications. Born Mendon October 14, 1841, he was the last of 41 children and served in Troop B, Eleventh Illinois Cavalry during the Civil War. He married Lucy Chatten of Fall Creek on December 15, 1874, and the couple farmed on the North Twelfth Street Road for 42 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters Mrs. R. H. Summers and Ruth Bywater, and two grandchildren.

William Bywater Adams County North Twelfth Street Mr. Bywater Mendon America Essex England Illinois Eleventh Illinois Cavalry Lucy Bk. Chatten Fall Creek North Twelfth Street Road R. H. Summers Ruth Bywater

Mrs Anna F Sellner Dies in Los Angeles

Mrs Anna F Sellner widow of A C Sellner formerly of Quincy died in Los Angeles California last Sunday. She was mother to Mrs W A Gardner W A Sellner Herbert Sellner and the late Mrs Edward Beckman.

Anna F. Sellner A. C. Sellner Quincy Los Angeles Cal W. A. Gardner W. A Sellner Herbert Sellner Edward Beckman

Henry C. Wiethaus dies in St. Louis former Quincy resident

Henry C. Wiethaus died in St. Louis on Tuesday. He formerly resided in Quincy and was a member of Bodley Lodge A M and A M in this city.

Henry C. Wiethaus St. Louis Quincy Bodley Lodge A. M

William P. Long Dies at 68 From Liver Cirrhosis

William Perry Long died at his home on 419 Broadway on a Wednesday afternoon at age 68 after a four week illness. He had lived in the city for several years and worked as a broom maker. His widow is the sole surviving relative.

William Perry Long Broadway

Funeral services for Bernard Sathoff Saturday

Bernard Sathoff funeral services are set for 2 pm Saturday at Herman Stormer funeral parlors with burial in Greenmount cemetery. Friends may view the remains Friday from 7 to 9 pm at Stormer undertaking rooms.

Bernard Sathoff Herman Stormer Greenmount Cemetery H. Stormers

Funeral services for Ernest Wonning held at home and church

Funeral services for Ernest Wonning were held Thursday afternoon from the home at 916 Payson avenue and at St. Paul Evangelical church. Burial was in Woodland cemetery.

Ernest Wonning Payson Avenue St. Paul Evangelical Church Woodland Cemetery

High School Play Moves to Auditorium For May Show

Due to the Orpheum Theater being unavailable the senior play will be staged in the high school auditorium. It will be performed three times to seat the crowd, with a May 21 timeframe. Cast changes include Constance Ellis as Lady Clarise and Herman Kiefer as Mr Bantison. The Student Council met after school with a music program, refreshments, and games. The Bakery Closing Ends U S System Of Bakeries on Maine Street.

Orpheum Theater Constance Ellis Lady Clarise Edyth Gaines Herman Kiefer Mr. Bantison William Gerdes U.S Maine Fifth Sixth Chicago

Singing at G C B C Easter Pageant Director Led Chorus

Harry Morrison directed the choir in the Easter pageant presented by Quincy Community Service. The Gem City Business College students participated in the Thursday afternoon program.

Harry Morrison Quincey Community Service Gem City Business College

Quincy to host 1921 Moose convention in Galesburg

Quincy Mosse will entertain the star convention of the order of Moose as delegates from all over the state gather in Galesburg for the 1921 convention. The session ends with awarding Quincy as the convention city and Mooseheart, near Aurora, will host the 1921 session the week of June 20.

Quincy Mosse John F. Kuhlmar Quincy Lodge George H. Stipp J. P. Chandle Galesburg Stipp Quincy Quince Mooseheart Aurora

Adolph Bohn to Be in Keokuk Tonight

Quincy readers will see Adolph Bohn and the Little Symphony Orchestra with artistic dancers at the Grand theater in Keokuk tonight. Harpist Carlos Salzedo accompanies. Bohn famed as dancer and producer, formerly tapped from New York to stage two ballets for the Chicago Opera Company.

Quincy Adolph Bohn Little Symphony Orchestra Grand Theater Keocku Bohn Carlos Salzedo America New York Chicago Oper Company

Schoolmasters Club Plans Two More Meetings

The Schoolmasters club decided to hold two more meetings before summer vacation, at the high school building on Thursday night. No special topic was discussed, the gathering was businesslike. A volleyball game followed in the gym, won by Principal Gibbon's team.

Gibbon

Baby patient with smallpox case reported

Discovery of a year old infant with a case of smallpox Thursday is rare health commissioner Becker said. The child is the son of Orville Dunlap of 2317 Broadway. Babies seldom are afflicted unless other family members have the disease and no others are ill.

Becker Orville Dunlap Broadway

Jasper DeCrow Buys Modern Home

Jasper DeCrow buys a modern home at 429 North Eighth Street for 6500 dollars from R. W. Blakeslee, a property long occupied by Thomas Brown, via the P. L. Dickham agency.

Jasper DeCrow P. L. Dickham Agency North Eighth Street R. W. Blakeslee Thomas Brown

Loraine man held for passing worthless checks

Lake Eary was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Marvin McGinley and brought into Quincy Wednesday night from near Loraine on the charge of signing checks when he had no cash in the bank. The two checks total $12. Eary remains in the county jail.

Lake Eary Marvin McGinley Quincy Loraine

Birth of Frederick Ralph to Schabergs

A son was born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs K A Schaberg. The baby was named Frederick Ralph.

K A. Schaberg Frederick Ralph

Weather Forecast Fragments for Midwest States

Fragmented weather notes show Jalinovis predicts north showers and south fair conditions with cooler weekend. Missouri forecasts fair Friday with cooler east and south areas. Iowa indicates cloudy Wednesday with north east rain, Saturday fair and slightly warmer.

Missouri Eaxt Iowa

Local Temperature Readings Across River Region

Temperatures reported yesterday varied widely across local stations. Readings show overnight lows near midnight and daytime highs around the river area with notes of fluctuating values and stage indicators at River Stage.

Dulgete

Daily River Bulletin Flood Forecast Update

Observations taken at 7 and 7 m central time. River height changes shown for stations including Warsaw Hannibal Louisiana St Louis and Des Moines. Forecast says Mississippi from Muscatine to Quincy will fall slowly, Keokuk to Quincy fall 0 to 1.9 feet in 24 hours, Hannibal rise then fall, Louisiana rise then fall beginning Friday.

Daily River Bulletin Warsaw Hannibal Louisiana St. Louis Des Moines Mississippi Muscatine Quincey Keokuk Quincy

Funeral services for Mire Albertina Krause set at two locations

Funeral services for the late Mire Albertina Krause will be held at home 529 South Thirteenth Street on Sunday afternoon with private services then at 22% welock from Salem church. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends invited to church or cemetery.

Mire Albertina Krause Oelock South Thirteenth Street Welock Salem Church Intermer Greenmount

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