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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
8
The vegetable market shows lower prices on southern green beans and new Texas onions, with larger home grown asparagus and various fresh fruits offered. Florida tomatoes and Arkansas strawberries promise good supply by weekend, while old potatoes exit stores and prices vary for other produce and fruit items.
London dispatch reports renewed German assaults on British positions near Gavrelle repulsed by artillery barrage. The war office notes no other major actions, with reconnoitering parties dispersed near Juvin and several surprise attacks in Champagne and Navarin to Tahure leaving prisoners in British hands.
Paris April 27 fighting raged through the night on the French offensive front. German counterattacks near Chemin-Des-Dames failed, and an east Cer ny assault ended in heavy German losses. Reconnaissance near Moye was repulsed and the plateau north of Chemin-Des-Dames remained in French hands after two counterattacks near Cerny. Further efforts near Huertebise farm were repelled with heavy losses to the Germans.
The third annual session of the missionary and stewardesses convention of the Quincy district of the A. M. E. church closed Thursday evening at Bethel A. M. E. church Ninth and Oak with about 25 delegates from outside the city. Six district churches Jacksonville Springfield Alton Edwardsville Quincy and East St Louis. Bishop L J Coppin of Philadelphia presided. Thursday's program featured music addresses and a sermon by Rev J Smith.
Col. C D Center addressed the meeting of the Women Teacher's club in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium Thursday afternoon. He urged every man woman and child to back the government by word and deed in this national crisis. D L Mussehuan, board of education member and Red Cross director, spoke on Red Cross work and needs. Miss Harding chaired the meeting.
Eight union meetings will be held in the Labor temple next week. Tuesday includes Beer Bottlers' union No. 238 Hod Carriers and Women's Labor league. Wednesday features Stone Masons' union No. 6 and Dairy Men's association. Thursday provides Team Drivers' union No. 50 Tron Molders' union No. 44 and Presemen and Assistants.
Last night at the Orpheum theater the stock company delivered strong entertainment as Miss Tiny Leone in the role made famous by Lillian Russell impressed audiences. Mr Ross and Mr McCarty received favorable notices while Miss Welty drew praise as Bud the stable boy. The cast was described as excellent, with a matinee Saturday and Sunday and a final Sunday night performance.
Princess Wilfred Lucas stars in A Love Sublime and Hobbled Thearts while Norma Talmadge headlines Going Straight at Savoy. Other titles include Moon shiners and Bubbles of Trouble, Universal Weekly Bub bles of Trouble, Out of the Wreck, A Child of the Wild with June Caprice, Witch of Dark House, and Is Marriage Sacred with Edward Arnold and Marguerite Clayton.
Berlin dispatch reports Gavrelle on the eastern village boundary after local enemy attacks near Arras. German forces claim limited artillery action on a narrow front and gains east of Chemin-Des-Dames ridge with over 160 French prisoners. Enemy air losses noted with Lieut. Schaefer scoring two more down.
At the Soldiers and Sailors Home private William Smates of Co A 36th died in hospital April 25 aged 4. A son in Elgin notified. M O Rose cottage 1 on furlough visiting relatives in Springfield Edgewood Olney Sullivan and father in law J M Franklin. Rose hopes trip aids health. Leonard couple moved from cottage 20 to 22 due to illness. May 10 new stay limits: five years 30 days three years 20 days one year 10 days. Mrs John Woods cottage 22 left on furlough to visit granddaughter Mrs John Allen Peogia Chicago eye and car infirmary for cataract. Sergeant Baldin cottage 22 refreshed office with new coverings. Mrs Monroe cottage 22 gave Grand Ma Bettly a ruby ring for 50th anniversary.
The funeral of W. O. Welch, state secretary of the Travelers' Protective Association, was held Wednesday afternoon at the Shriners temple in Peoria. Masons of the Shrine and the Knights Templar conducted the service. Post A sent a three foot floral tribute of white, pink, and purple arranged as the T triangle. Attendees included T. Pal W. K. Abbott, CA. E. Koch, Will F. Bader, and Emil G. Leipold.
Mrs. Meta Damgaard-Mait Zan of Chicago testifies after two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound eased back pain inflammation headaches and fatigue. She recommends the remedy to women with uterine troubles and Danish readers. The ad claims the product has helped thousands with displacement inflammation and other period pains.
Frank W. B. Kleemeyer died at 12 15 p m Thursday in his Ellington township home after a long illness He was born May 20 1800 in Sheridan township Washington county Nebraska and was 37 years old He lived most of his life in Ellington attended St Jacobi Lutheran church and school He leaves three brothers Henry of Nebraska William and Edwin at home and three sisters Marie Clara and Emma at home plus other relatives
The funeral for George Schafer was conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon at his parents home, 324 South Seventh Street, and at 2:30 at St. John's Lutheran Church. Rev. W. G. A. Martens officiated. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery.
Charles Booth aged 48 of New Canton died at 9 o'clock Thursday morning in Blessing hospital after a week treated for complications.
Henry Morris died at 6 40 am Thursday in his Riverside township home after a two year stomach cancer illness. Born July 4, 1831 in Roblin New York he moved to Quincy at age five. He attended Pleasant Grove chapel and later belonged to the Vermont Street Methodist church. He leaves nine children Bernard Frank Orville Irenny Margaret Lily Cora Theresia Hester, three grandchildren and one sister Mrs Liza Thumas of Poplow Iowa.
The funeral for Robert M. Wright will be held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at his home 1323 North Third street. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
The funeral for Henry Konantz will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at the home on 36 Tompshire Street. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
Mrs. Catherine Adams died in Canton Mao. Funeral held at 2 30 PM Thursday in the home of her sister Mrs Weichert 1018 Chestnut Street by Rev G F Oliver pastor Vermont Street Methodist church Burial was in Werdland cemetery
The funeral service for James E. Roan was conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday morning at Marblehead church. A large attendance was recorded, and burial followed in Greenmount cemetery.
Miss Julia Koch was buried in a home service at 2 30 Thursday afternoon at John Putman’s residence 902 North Fifth Street The service was led by Rev G L Losh of Grace Methodist Church and Chaplain W P Beadles of the Soldiers and Sailors home A large crowd attended and flowers filled the room
The funeral of Mrs. S C Reardon was conducted Tuesday afternoon in Bloomington. Dr H E Becker of this city, a brother, attended the services. She died after a general breakdown three weeks after visiting here in fair health. She leaves her husband, three brothers Frank of St Louis Clarence of Evanston and Fred of Green Bay Wis, and two sisters Mrs Fred Bock and Mrs Violet Bly of Bloomington.
Washington April 27 Elihu Root former secretary of state after conferences with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing has formally accepted the chairmanship of the American commission to Russia.
Stenographers and typists who passed Illinois civil service exams and are on state eligible lists will be accepted by the federal government for such positions. Illinois eligible lists were requested and will be forwarded to Ward Robinson, secretary of the Illinois commission, for war effort staffing.
London reports the British blacklist of shipping has been withdrawn, at least as it affects United States involvement, signaling changes in wartime maritime restrictions.
The high school Parent-Teacher Association will discuss uniform dressing at 3:30 this afternoon in the school. It is the last meeting of the year and plans for next year's work will be made.
Texas Wonder claim cures for kidney and bladder issues including gravel diabetes and rheumatic back problems. Advertisements promise ladder of results for both men and women and offer two months treatment for 1.90 plus mailed testimonials from Dr. E W Hart in St. Louis Missouri. Sold by druggists Adv.
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