Big Fire Wall and Street Grading Fight City Hall
City council considers requiring a 16 inch fire wall between the Richardson Lubricating plant and the Quincy Water Works as a lease condition. Aldoph Spilker and others would grade South Sixteenth Street at their expense and remove dirt to an alley, with brick provisions and repairs overseen by city engineers. A mix of finance actions and appointments accompanies the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Street
Richardson Lubricating Company
Quincy Water Works
Fehe City Council
Richardson Company
Simmonds
Grade Street
Aldoph S$pilker
Sixteenth Street
Madison
Monroe
X- Pense
Abe Martin Remembers the five cent soup shine
The column recalls a humorous Abe Martin line about a cheap soup that could feed a tiger and jokes about raising chickens in town with a grim punchline about handcuffing them.
State T P A Man Succumbs Suddenly
The funeral of William Welsh Jr longtime secretary of the Illinois division and Post E Travelers' Protective Association will be held from the Shrine temple in Monroe street Peoria on Wednesday afternoon. The death occurred Sunday evening in Canton after a pulse of apoplexy during a Canton post meeting. Welsh, wife and son accompanied by officials from Quincy will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Welsh, Jr
Illinois Division
Post E. Travelers’ Protective Association
Shrine Temple
Monroe Street
Peoria
C. A. E. Koch
Abbott
W. F Bader
Post A
Quincy
Mr. Welsh
Canton
Welsh
Canton Post
Charles E. Tuell
Canton House
William Welsh
Claim George Lyons Married His Cousin in Widow Award Case
Mrs Enona Lyons, claimed first cousin status to George Lyons who died when his arm was caught in a belting at American Strawboard works on March 3 wl. Attorneys Calhoun of Chicago argued the man was not legally married to her and thus not widow, while Lyons’s attorneys argued she is entitled to redress as his widow despite questions of cousinship. The hearing before J. Jo Turner in the courthouse continued until further evidence is produced. Also heard was James McClark versus the Comstock Castle Stove Company with testimony taken after an injury to hips in the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enona Lyons
George Lyons
Calhoun
Chicago
Mois Industrial Board
Quincy
J. Jo Turner
Court House
Strawboard
Tle
JT. E Turner
James Mc Clark
Comstock Castle Stove Company
Baptist Circles Meet Thursday at Central Baptist
The Central Baptist Church announces women’s circles will gather Thursday at 2:30 PM in homes across the city. Circle 1 Mrs Charles Marten 304 Kentucky Street Circle 2 Mrs Tuu Morford 317 South Seventh Street Circle 3 Mrs Hl Grieser 305 Sons Sixteenth Street Circle 4 Mrs Theodore Ter 322 Jersey Street Circle 5 Mrs R E Whitfield 929 Broadway Circle 6 Mrs DP Wilcox Witt Vermont Street Circle 7 Mrs Po Adair SITE North Fifth Street Circle 8 Mrs James McNutt 1400 North Sixth Street Circle 8 Mrs Fo Stanock 1417 North Third Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Church
Circle
Charles Marten
Kentucky Street
Tuu Morford
South Seventh Street
Hl Grieser
Sixteenth Street
Cicle
Theodore Ter
Jersey Street
R. E. Whitfield
Broadway
DP. Wilcosx
Vermont Street
Po Adair
North Fifth Street
James McNutt
North Sixth Street
Fo Stanock
North Third Street
Patriot Sermon Frames WWI Struggle and Food Profiteering
Rev W D Endres of the Christian church delivered a patriotic Sunday sermon praising democracy over militarism in World War I. He denounced food speculators and manufacturers profiteering during wartime, calling them vultures and traitors as the choir offered patriotic music and a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Endres
Christian Church
Germany
United States
Hungarian Socialists Visit Copenhagen Amid Berlin Talks
A group of Hungarian Socialists who attended the Berlin conference visited Copenhagen and conferred with Socialist leader M Stauning. They expressed strong confidence in the outcomes of the proposed Socialist peace conferences at Stockholm if convened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Berlin
M. Stauning
Stockholm
Quincy organizes new school board and trims committees
Quincy new board of education was organized after a Saturday election that re elected George Gabriel as president and J M Winters as a board member. The group reduced eight committees to four to boost efficiency and will conduct annual school inspections with full board visits starting Friday morning at Franklin, then Berrian and Adams schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Gabriel
Winters
Constance E. Elis
Melinda Germann
1. L. Musselman
J. M Winters
J. Mo Winters
Frank Penick
D. L. Musselman
C. P. A. Behrensmeyer
Mrs. Ellis
Frank J. Penick
Germann
F. A. Behrensmeyer
Melinda German
Board of Education
Clyde Sears
Franklin School
Berrian School
Adams School
Osborn Wins Share of Odell Trophy in Trap Match
George C. Osborn tied for the Odell trophy at the South Side Boat club trap shoot with Cook and J. H. Longlett after each hitting 14 of 15 targets. In the shoot-off Cook and Longlett missed the sixteenth, while Osborn led the Dupont competition with 24 hits in 20 targets among thirty participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Osborn
Woo
Cook
J. H. Longlett
South Side Boat Club
Longlett
Osborn von Osborn
Dupont
Dance for Edward McKnight Benefit Set in Highland Park
Quincys Pulse Plan Benefit Dance Plats completed by Carriage and Wagon Makers Benevolent association for a May 2 ball in Highland park to aid Edward McKnight who has been ill five years and bedfast five months. Seven candidates were initiated and six applications received. Cu polas damaged in fire at Sam Farlow building causing about 150 in damages. Champaign plans to bid for the state TPA convention when Quincy hosts May 11 and 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriage and Wagon Makers’ Benevolent Association
Highland Park
Edward McKnight
Curolas
Sam Farlow
Uncle Sam Stock Food Company
Catherine Adams Dies in Canton Missouri
Mrs Catherine Adams died at noon in Canton Missouri from typhoid pneumonia. Born February 12 1802 in Quincy she was 25. She belonged to Good Shepherd church and is survived by her mother Rose Whaley brother Joe Crabby two sisters Ethel Welscher and Edith Stocks. Body arrives 2 45 this afternoon funeral at 2 o'clock Thursday in Mumper chapel burial Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Adams
Canton
Quincy
Good Shepherd Church
Rose Whaley
Joe Crabby
Quincey
Ethel Welscher
Edith Stocks
Hannibal
City
Mumper Chapel
Woodland Cemetery
College students quit to work on farms at state college
Nearly 100 students in the agricultural school at the Pennsylvania State College withdrew from college to take up farm work. A majority were seniors, but diplomas will be awarded at the regular commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College Pa
Pennsylvania State College
Episcopal reserve fund grows to 7.5 million dollars
Boston April 24 Bishop William Lawrence announced at a dinner for the Episcopalian club that the church fund reserve now stands at 7.5 million dollars, exceeding the original target of 4 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Episcopal Church Fund
William Lawrence
Episcopalian Club
Local ministers go 10 Pittsfield today
Rev G L Losh of Grace Methodist Rev GF Oliver Vermont Street Methodist Rev AL Flanigan district superintendent and Rev A R Grummon Camp Point Methodist depart for Pittsfield for the quarterly conference of the district. Flanigan presides opening address by Rev Oliver. Losh speaks on Preacher and Prayer Grummon on Our Part in the Quadrenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Losh
Grace Methodist Church
GF. Oliver
Vermont Street Methodist
AL Vs. Flanigan
Quincey District
Mr. Losh
Gronman
Qur
Wiener Roast Planned by Pliota Kappa 10 at South Park
The Plota Kappa 10 society of the Y M C A was addressed Sunday afternoon by George B Cawthorne secretary of the Y M C A who spoke on thrift and gave an instructive talk. Supper followed at 6 o clock. On April 22 the last weekly supper will be held and the group will hold a wiener roast in South Park with rain date the following Thursday. Members invite their girl friends and meet at the High School between 4 30 and 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plota Kappa Society
George B. Cawthorne
South Park
High School
Minor Offenses Keep Sheriff's Office Busy
Sheriff John Coens and Deputy Lipps arrested Pearl Gathright near Fifth and Oak streets Monday night. She faces a county court hearing today over a delinquency matter urged by Probation Officer Nolan. Deputy Lipps picked up Thomas Douglas found intoxicated on the bottom road south of Quincy after a telephoned report of a man with a revolver. He did not locate the initial location but found Douglas nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coens
Lipps
Pearl Gathright
Fifth
Oak Streets
Nolan
Joseph Lipps
Thomas Douglas
Quincy
Douglas
Plans for T P A Convention entertain visiting women
The Ladies' auxiliary of the T P A met in Miller and Arthur drug store to plan entertainment for visiting women attending the T P A convention in Quincy on May 11 and 12. A followup meeting is set for April 30 to select the hotel for the whist and luncheon during the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Miller and Arthur Drug Store
Quincy
Junior entertainment at St. Marys tonight
The St Marys academy junior play matinee drew a large crowd of school children. The program titled A Mercy Company features many roles and will be performed tonight with the school orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
ST. Mary’s
St. Mary's Academy
Serious Bread Riots in Danish Capital
An American arriving from Hamburg reports Copenhagen recently faced bread shortages amid a strike wave. Berlin and Hamburg are linked by the movement, with authorities making promises and suspending rations briefly. Now essentials are scarce even on cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
London
Hamburg
Berlin
Wanted Boys To Carry Papers In Northeast Town
Help wanted boys aged 14 to deliver newspapers in the northeast part of town from 4:00 to 5:30 a m. Apply at the Circulation Department of The Whig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Whig
Marriot to Stay as Fire Chief in Thompson Admin
George Marriott will be retained as fire chief by mayor elect John A. Thompson. J Earl Caldwell will be appointed city comptroller under the new administration. Caldwell previously ran for city treasurer on the Republican ticket and was narrowly defeated, with many friends in Quincy expressing satisfaction at his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geers
Chatten
Peter Simons
Twentieth Stree
City Enuereer
Simons
Simon
McNutt
Wagner
Boeing
Sime Ponds
Inghram
William = Hale Thompson
Chicago
City Hall
Electro Department
Public Works
Maverelect
John A
Bud) Thompson
Johnson
Wenning
Schroer
George Marriott
John A. Thompson
Thompson
J. Earl Caldwell
Caldwell
Quincy
Juniors Plan Another Pinafore After Strong Show
The junior class reported a profitable run of the play Pinafore at the high school auditorium last Friday night. With two audiences, the cast delivered a success and another performance may be scheduled soon. The class expects proceeds to pad the treasury after expenses. Upcoming May excursion on May 4 leaves at 4 PM for Hannibal to 10 PM return. Money supports the Senior float due June 22. Seniors to choose commencement play. Merle Johnson to lead, Clarence Lineberger to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Merle Johnson
Clarence Lineberger
Judge Higbee Quiet Court Day in Pittsfield
Judge Harey Higbee opened circuit court in place of Judge Akers who covers Higbee’s bench in Pittsfield. The F E B Hines estate suit against Hines Buggy Co. was dismissed by the plaintiff. A jury was secured to hear C B Q railroad case against Christina Doerr for ejectment as she occupies bay front property the railroad seeks cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harey Higbee
Akers
Higbee
Pittsfield
F E. B. Hines
Hines Buggy Company
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Christina Doerr
Adoption of Camp Fire Girl Uniform Urged
New York April 24 President Wilson endorses adoption of the Camp Fire Girls uniform as an economy measure. Dr Luther H Gulick, president of Camp Fire Girls, issued a telegram urging funds saved on dress could aid the American Red Cross. Wilson said he read the telegram with interest and that it embodies an admirable program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Wilson
Luther H. Gulick
Camp Fire Girls
Gultctk
American Red Cross
Palmyra Marshal Warns Quincy Boys Over Armed Visit
Palmyra Missouri Marshal Havcraft withholds names of two Quincy boys who came to Palmyra armed and were apprehended Sunday. They had prior visits and trouble with local high school youths. The marshal reprimanded and warned them before releasing without jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havcraft
Palmyra
Airship on Patrol Duty Believed Lost
A British air ship on patrol from an east coast air station Saturday morning is believed lost with all crew. Reports say the airship descended in flames in the Straits of Dover around noon, shortly after an airplane was observed nearby. it is believed a hostile aircraft destroyed the missing airship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Straits of Dover
Sloan's Liniment Claims Quick Relief for Aches
Sloan's ointment rapidly eases strains sprains bruises and muscle soreness. It penetrates without rubbing and does not stain skin, offering fast relief for rheumatic aches neuralgia gout and fatigue. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Guippe
Mendon Plans Patriots Meeting for Big April Event
Mendon organizes a Patriots celebration on Wednesday April 23 with multiple speakers and patriotic music. A preliminary committee includes local citizens and church leaders. An Army Y fund drive will organize volunteers to support the fundraising effort. Local leaders and guests may address the gathering to boost town patriotism and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendon
Menedon
AL Crattenden
MT Norton
WB Que
S Talcott
Frishtie
Wo L
Cao
Quincy
Ro Petree
Sinnock
Pow
Crane
General Tenre
Lima High School Exercises May 3
Graduates of Lima High School will hold exercises at Lima Christian Church on May 8 at 8 oclock. Principal FE Simmonds directs the program with March-Elliott Jacobs Lima orchestra. Invocation by William Selia, address by Rev George A Buttrick, music by Lima orchestra, diplomas presented by Emery Simmonds, certificates by Judge Lyman McCarl, song America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima High School
Lima Christian Church
O S. Simmonds
Elliott Jacobs
Lima Orchestra
William Selia
George A. Buttrick
Quincy
Emery
Simmonds
Lyman McCarl
America
Navy enlistment at Elmer man joins training station
Es Shrapnell Emgar Lowell Dale of Elmer Mo offered himself for enlistment at the navy recruiting station in the post office Monday. He was accepted and will be sent to a receiving station for training. Peoria district, including Quiiver, has provided 199 of the 400 recruits requested, while the central district was allotted 900 recruits but only 450 have enlisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emgar Lowell Dale
Elmer, Mo
Navy
Naval
Peoria
Quiuer
Central
Christian Science Lecturer Coming to City
Dr. Walton E. Hubbard of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston will deliver a free lecture on Christian Science at 8 oclock on Saturday and Sunday evening in the church edifice. All interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton E. Hubbard
First
Church of Christ Scientist
Boston
Fire destroys two barns in Edina Missouri
Edina Missouri April 24 Fire discovered at 8 pm destroyed two barns owned by Lee Fickle and HL Douglas. The blaze started in the Fickle barn from an unknown cause and threatened nearby houses for a time. Local fire company responded quickly saving other structures. The barns were old but well built and would cost about 700 dollars to replace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edina
Lee Fickle
Hl Douglas
Invitation Accepted for Philadelphia Visit by Allied Commissioners
Mayer Smith announced that Foren secretary Balfour head of the British war commission and Minister of Justice Viviani of the French commission with party members accepted his invitation to visit Philadelphia during their stay in the country. French Ambassador Tusserand accepted on behalf of the French commissioners who had not yet arrived. the exact visit date was not announced.
Wage Increase Announced by American Woolen Company
The American Woolen company announced a wage increase effective at its mills in Boston on April 24. The raise is reported at five percent and applies to the lowest paid operatives, marking the third increase in a series of boosts connected to the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American Woolen Company
Spa
Army Y Fund Campaign Pushed Across Counties
The Army Y fund drive gains momentum with Payson pledging 100 in seed support and over 30 workers mobilizing across three counties. General Henry R. UWile lauds the effort, urging donations to reach 87,500 as volunteers visit Menadnas, Camp Print, Beverly, Richfield, Liberve, Mt Sterling, and Russville to enlist support for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
Munda
Mentes
Menadnas
Pinley McCarrott
Henry Schmiedeskamp
Wootey
Beverly
Richfield
Liberve
Pow Crane
Mt Sterling
Quinney
Lelgome
George Bo Cawthorne
CLA
Qguiney
First Man of Path Regiment Dies in Decatur
Tunis Wilson, 22, second lieutenant of Co L, Decatur, died in Decatur and Macon County Hospital Sunday night from pneumonia. He served nearly four years, led recruiting from the armory after L company left for Kentucky duty, remaining at post despite illness. He leaves a widow and two children. a military funeral is likely in Decatur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Path Regiment
Tunis Wilson
Lo Company
Decatur
Macon County
L Company
Kentucky
National Guard
Apri 1
Farragut descendant among five recruits for U S Navy
MOBILE April 24 Wallace Leonce Farragut, great grandson of Admiral Farragut, was among five recruits accepted here Monday for service in the United States navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Wallace Leonce Farragut
Admiral Farragut
United States Navy
Weather outlook across regions
The forecast notes partly cloudy skies in the south with possible showers and a gradual rise in temperature in the north on Tuesday. Wednesday brings showers with cooler conditions in the south and warmer air in the extreme northeast. Missouri expects a mix of clouds and showers Tuesday night or Wednesday with a temperature swing. Iowa shows cooler Tuesday with a slight warm-up east and central, showers, and cooler conditions likely followed by clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Iowa
Stower
Warner East
Local Temperature Report Notes Odd Speech Fragments
A fragmentary weather note records yesterday's temperatures and river stage observations. readable items mention noon readings and a river site, with several garbled words and unknown codes interspersed throughout.
Fall River Forecast Drift Across River Averages
Ripeing forecasts show the river above Quincy will rise slightly and remain near two stations. From Hannibal to Tecumseta the level will edge up tonight and hold steady Tuesday with readings around 195 at Hannibal and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rixe
Fall River
Quincy
Hannibal
Tecuistesa
Hannibal Andiby
Louisiana
For Sale Pig Blooded Eggs Tac Per Setting
Classified fragment lists 3 number eggs and pricing with contact Tele. County 83-5 on 28200 e248. Details are incomplete but indicates a sale listing for poultry related items with a telephone contact.
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Adolph Spilker
George Getenbacher
Harsher
A. J. Harsher
Dlann
Henry Obers
Eighteenth Aid Oak Streets
Albers
Finance Committee
Abe Martin
State
T.P.A
Baptist Circles
DR. Germann
Osborn
Champaign
Methodist
Pliota Kappa 10
Sheriff's Office
Marriot
Quincy Boys
Patriots
Shrapnell
Christian Science
Philadelphia
General Hill
FTA Regiment
L Co
Farragut
Chance
St. Paul
Davenport
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Warsaw
Hannibal Pares
St. Louis
Bair Penman
Advancomerie
Ade
Care Whig
Maine
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