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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1920

Page

4

Republican meeting forms state committee in Galesburg

The Republican central committee met in the Warren dining room with Chauncey H. Wood as chairman. Delegates, resolutions, and nominations were discussed, urging citizens to participate, supporting women's suffrage, and naming conventions and officers for the governor and U.S. Senate race. George H. moved Wood to remain chairman, and the organization elected officers and committee members to prepare for the May 5 congressional convention in Galesburg and a January convention.

Republican Entral Committee Weomb Citic Chauncey H. Wood Congressional Frank O. S United Chiperfield Canton Jerome George Sk. Tipton Wood C. H. Wood George H.oved Galesburg George L. Otis Arnold George Cyrus Whittenden Jerome O

Republican resolutions urge voting and women’s suffrage support

The document endorses citizen participation in elections, praises women’s interest in public affairs and advocates ratifying the 19th Amendment. It backs Frank O. Lowden for president, Furnett M. Chiprfield for U S Senator, Jerome O. Christie for the State Committee, and George L Tipton for Clerk of the Appellate Court. The meeting closed early with chairman noting a Republican year ahead.

Washington Ilinois Frank C. Lowden Frank O. Lowden Illinois United States Furnett M. Chipsrfield Canton Tinots Jerome O. Christie Republian Fifteenth Congressional District George L Tipton Appellate Court Third District

Meeting Names Democratic Chairman and Executive Slate

Delegates and officers are chosen at a Springfield area meeting. Edward Jacobs of Lima elected temporary chairman with Roy in nomination and Roy elected chairman. Schaefer named secretary, Milbert for secretary, Scott re-elected treasurer. Executive committee consist of four city and four county members, selections announced in afternoon session. Delegates to state and congressional conventions named for Quincy and county, with alternates listed.

Ms County Springfield Mem Eting Central Combe City Hall Hn T. Inghram Edward of Lima Temirman George Camp Point Roy John Abbott Melrose L. Hawkins Tian Seca Mr. Roy J. Roy C. L. Hawkins George Milbert W. K. Abbott L. L. Boyer Fred P. Taylor E. J. Grubb Liberty Township Roy Myers Gilmer Edward Jacobs George Schultz Camp Point Quincy Fred Buehrig Ed P. Smith Otto Bergman Arnold V J. M. Winters Antone Toben Thomas Nolan Nick Hafner Clem Upschuikte Paul Weisenhorn Alex Rossweg John Coens Fred Stevens R. N. Staev Earl Fusselman C. R. McNay Teha R. Abbott Michael Steiner Sali G, Earel F. U1. Paxton Wikis Bruns John Carter C. A Wetcher H. J. Adaty Jurgens Jansen George Hendrix Chaties Veihl

Democratic meeting backs Adams county women group

An Adams county Democratic gathering approved cooperating with the county Democratic women’s organization and inviting active assistance. Speeches praised President Wilson and the party’s prospects this year. Participants included Roy Adair and J. K. McNutt, with mutual thanks and commitments to committee work.

Eraipus George Hen¢ Nae Oy Myers Ira Rey Hawkins John _R. Abbott James Jacobs H. L. Adair A. M. Carter Adams County Democratic Women's Organization Roy Illiam Schaefer D. F. Schriver Fred Wolfe Charles R. McNay Roy Adair Fred Taylor J.H. Paxton J. K McNutt McNutt Paxton Wilson James Reed Missouri

Library Reports 15412 Volumes Circulated in April

Miss Margaret Ringier, librarian, reported a total circulation of 15 412 volumes for the month ending April 15 at the Library Board meeting. Readership included 3 192 visitors to the reading and reference rooms, 324 attending, 420 magazine room visitors, and 190 in the industrial arts room. The peak day saw 1 480 volumes circulated. Gifts came from Rev. W O Cone, Frank Sinnock, Mrs F T Hill, Mrs C F Clinton, and Miss Elizabeth Lyman. An addition of 127 books was noted.

Margaret Ringier Library Board Magazine Room W. O. Cone Frank Sinnock F. T. Hill C. F.clinton Elizabeth Lyman

County schools add several teachers for next year

County Superintendent John Steiner announced more teachers to be employed for the coming school year. John H. Priepott will teach at Oak Ridge in Lima township at 100 dollars. W. L. Viar becomes principal of Loraine at 160 dollars a month, with Charles Kincheloe at Fowler earning 125 dollars.

John Steiner John H. Priepott Oak Ridge Lima Township W. L. Viar Loraine Charles Kincheloe Fowler

Quincy Pulse Motor Club Directors Meet

Directors of the Quincy Motor club held a brief meeting Monday night in the Wells building offices of T. R. Evans. Plans for new work were discussed but no action due to absent directors. next meeting scheduled for Monday night.

Motor Club Quincy Motor Club T. R. Evans Wells

Duck Hunters Fined In Police Court

Harold Nebe Harry Westenfeld Gilbert Ryan and Karl Landwehr were arrested while hunting ducks in the South Quince bottoms Sunday. They were tried in police court Monday and fined $25 each. Deputy game warden Charles E Clarke arrested the men. Nebe and Landwehr had four ducks each. the others had shot at coots.

Harold Nebe Harry Westenfeld Gilbert Ryan Karl Landwehr Quince Bottoms Charles E. Clarke Nebe Landwehr Coots

Naval recruiting party returns to Quincy for several days

E. Rossow, advance man for the Navy recruiting party, has returned to Quincy from Mt. Sterling and will stay several days. The Navy truck has been cut to Peoria and is expected back this week. A moving picture machine will accompany the return trip. A Oswald, advance man for another recruiting party, arrived in Quincy Monday.

E. Rossow Navy Quincy Mt. Sterling Peoria Quincey Oswald

Bids Opened For State Road Extension Today

State road extension bids will be opened in Springfield today for the contraction of the State Street road. Quincyans are not expected to bid as two local contractors say bids cannot meet state estimates. County Highway Superintendent L I L Boyer says Adams County trucks, six in number, will not be released for five or six days. He plans to drive the trucks from Springfield to Quincy when released.

State Street Springfield Eatartina Ty County Boyer Quincy State Highway Department

Hillcrest tuberculosis sanatorium to open May 1

Hillcrest Adams county tuberculosis sanatorium will open May 1 with about 12 patients admitted initially and capacity for around 32. Located on East State street, the two story building offers southern exposure for all patient rooms. Miss Julia Jansen is superintendent. Any Adams county resident with TB may be admitted. state law prohibits payment by nonpatients, donations welcomed. Dorothy Quincy chapter D A R has donated furnishings in memory of Miss Theresa Woodruff.

Hillcrest Adams County East State Street Julia Jansen Dorothy Quincy Theresa Woodruff

Quincy Boy Killed By Live Wire Near Keokuk

Floyd Flack a 23 year old lineman for Keokuk Power died Sunday morning after contacting a live wire at work near Keokuk. He came from Ursa six years ago to work for Dayton Dick and then Keokuk Power. He is survived by his father Fred Flack and three sisters Mrs Chester Van Dyke Mrs Ethel Nichols and Gladys, plus brother Raymond. Burial is planned for Ursa Tuesday afternoon.

Floyd Flack Fred Flack South Third Street Keokuk Power Company Keokuk Quincy Ursa Dayton-Dick Company Chester van Dyke Ethel Nichols Gladys Raymond

Col Center Faces Rental Woes In Quincy

Colonel C. D. Center of the Chamber of Commerce struggles to find a house for rent in Quincy after the secretary sold his home at Eighteenth and Hampshire to Frank C. Pierson. Pierson will move in on or before August 1. Center says good rental housing is scarce and a three month window is needed.

C. D. Center Chamber of Commerce Colonel Center Eighteenth and Hampshire Streets Frank C. Pierson Pierson Quincy Colonel Center

Mail Clerk Exams Set for May 15

Civil Service Examiner John L. Schrage announced railway mail clerk examinations to be held May 15. Entrance salary is 1300 dollars per year. Eligibility requires ages eighteen through thirty four. Women may apply and are eligible, though limited to certain terminal stations.

Civil Service John L. Schrage Post Office Department

Rotarians Fund Summer YMCA Dues for 42 Boys

Forty two Rotarians have agreed to sponsor a Quincy boy unable to pay YMCA dues. Each boy will enjoy summer YMCA privileges, with the condition to learn the sponsor’s name and report back the good he is receiving.

Rotarians Quincy Association

Plans for Adams County Home Bureau Meeting Complete

Plans for the annual Adams County Home Bureau meeting to be held Saturday are complete. Speakers include Miss Juliet Lita Bane of State University and Miss Susan Wilder of Hancock County. Music by Quincy and Clayton units. Reservations for the banquet via Mrs. J. M. Dunlap or the Home Bureau office. Quincy unit officers met to outline their luncheon stunt.

Adams County Home Bureau Juliet Lita Bane The State University Susan Wilder Hancock County Quincy Clayton J. M. Dunlap Home Bureau Chamber of Commerce

The Whig Wants Offer Practical Help and Low Rates

Meeting Your Needs The Whig Wants are read daily by thousands. They can help you obtain items for home or business at low prices with quick service. Advertises contact at phone 120.

Death Notices of G H Franklin in Lexington Illinois

Word reached Quincy of the death of G H Franklin in Lexington Illinois at age 87. He was father of Walter Franklin and had lived on the Shanaha place east of the city before moving to Quincy then McLean County. Funeral services are set for Wednesday per John Cruttenden. Mrs Franklin died last year. Walter Franklin is currently in South America.

Quincy G. H. Franklin Lexington Illinois Franklin Walter Franklin Shanaha McLean County Frankling John Cruttenden South America

Peter Smith 82 Iron Molder Dies in Quincy Home

Peter Smith 82 oldest iron molder in Quincy died at 6 20 am Monday in Soldiers and Sailors Home hospital death caused by venosity born in Germany March 22 1838 came to Quincy forty years ago served three years in Company K 122nd Ohio Infantry during the Civil War worked as a molder in Quincy and belonged to Iron Molders Union No 44 admitted to the Home July 31 1907 survived by wife at 513 Madison street a son Joseph J and a daughter Mrs A F Otterpohl six grandchildren and a nephew John Smith of Perkinsville New York

Peter Smith Quincy Soldiers and Sailors’ Home Veniuty Germany 122Nd Ohio Infantry Iron Molders’ Union Madison Street Joseph J A. F. Otterpohl John Smith Perkshill N. Y

John A Medley Dies After Prolonged Illness

John A. Medley died Sunday in the Soldiers' Home hospital after a prolonged illness. He was 82 and a former member of Company G, 9th Imoish Volunteer Infantry. His wife, Mrs. Sarah Medley, lives in Kansas City, Missouri.

John A. Medley Soldiers’ Home Hospital 9Th Imoish Volunteer Infantry Sarah Medley Kansas City, Mo

Death of Eight Day Old McMullen Boy at Home

Thomas Joseph McMullen eight day old son of Mr and Mrs J W McMullen of 1505 Cherry street died Monday morning at 8 oclock at the family home He is survived by his parents two brothers and four sisters

Thomas Joseph McMullen J. W. McMullen Cherry Street

Body of Joel Hirsch Reaches Quincy After Enid Passing

The body of Joel Hirsch, formerly of this city, who died Saturday in Enid Oklahoma, arrived in Quincy Monday night and was taken to Freiburg funeral parlors. He was born December 23, 1879, and was the son of Mrs. Regina Hirsch of 1021 Hampshire street. He lived here until fifteen years ago, then moved to Mason City Iowa and later to Enid Oklahoma. He leaves his mother, three sisters Dora Rose and Minnie, and two brothers Abe of Chicago and Samuel of Enid.

Joel Hirsch Enid Qukla Quincy Freiburg Hirsch Regina Hirsch Hampshire Street Mason City Okla Dora Rose Minnie Abe Chicago Samuel

Death of Mrs Hannah Huseman in Quincy

Mrs Hannah Huseman of 620 Adams street Quincy died at 12 o'clock Saturday night after a years long illness. Born in Westphalen Germany January 11 1831 she was 89. Her husband the late John Huseman died twenty years ago. She was a St Paul church member and a Quincy resident many years. Surviving are four daughters Lena Woeming Mrs George Huseman Amanda Emma two daughters in law Anna Huseman Hattie Huseman ten great grandchildren and thirteen grandchildren.

Hannah Huseman Adams Street Westphalen Germany John Huseman St. Paul Church Quincy Lena Woeming George Huseman Amanda

Dowd Funeral Held At St Peter Church

Funeral services for Edward J. Dowd were held Monday at 8:30 from 314 South Eighth street and 9 at St Peters Catholic Church with solemn high mass. Officiants included Rev. Cusack Morrisonville, Rev. J Driscoll deacon and Rev. I Scanlan sub deacon. Burial followed in St Peters Cemetery. Casket bearers were James Sullivan Theodore Averkamp Phillip O'Brien Joseph Fischer George Ernst and Ralph O'Neill. Out of town attendees included Thomas and John Brady Wichita Kan Rev Cusack Morrisonville and John Ward Springfield. Members of the Order of Hibernians and Ladies Auxiliary led by Father Foley and Father Scanlan attended at the homes Sunday evening, Rosary and sympathy extended.

Edward J. Dowd South Eighth Street St. Peter Catholic Church Cusack Morrisonville J. Driscoll I. Scanlan St. Peter Cemetery James Sullivan Theodore Averkamp Phillip O'Brien Joseph Fischer George Ernst Ralph O'Neill Thomas John Brady Wichita Kan John Ward Springfield Order of Hibernians Ladies’ Auxiliary Father Foley Father Scanlan

Funeral services for William Bywater held Sunday

Rev FE A Thompson of the Congregational church officiated at the funeral from the North Twelfth street home at 2 PM. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery with grave side services by the G A I and the Modern Woodmen. Six World War I veterans served as pallbearers.

FE. A. Thompson Congregational Church William Bywater North Twelfth Street Woodland Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Albertina Krause

Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday from the home at 6529 South Thirteenth street and at 2:30 from Salem Evangelical church with Rev H J Leemhuis officiating. The Salem quartet sang. Pall bearers were Fred Speckhardt Fred Wessels John Meyers William Gerdes J F Pieper and William Altheide. Interment was in Greenmount cemetery.

Albertina Krause South Thirteenth Street Salem Evangelical Church H. J. Leemhuis Salem Quartet Fred Speckhardt Fred Wessels John Meyers William Gerdes J. F. Pieper William Altheide Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral for Wilbur Tiemann Held Near Burton

The funeral of Wilbur Tiemann, son of Mr and Mrs John Tiemann, was held Monday at 2 PM from the family home east of Burton. Rev J G Kaiser of Burton Methodist church officiated. Interment followed at Burton cemetery. Misses Hilda Middleberg and Gladys Paul sang. Pallbearers were Ralph Zeh Carles Thomas Elliott Albert Klienschmidt Alvin Kuhlman and Walter Hillerbrenner. The service was well attended with numerous floral offerings.

Wilbur Tieman Wilbur Tiemann John Tiemann Burton J. G. Kaiser Methodist Church of Hilda Middleberg Gladys Paul Ralph Zeh Carles Thomas Elliott Albert Klienschmidt Alvin Kuhlman Walter Hillerbrenner

Kerns Welcome Second Child A Daughter's Brother

Mr and Mrs E T Kern of 151814 Broadway Morgay welcome a son born in Morgay evening. This is their second child, their first a daughter. Mrs Kern formerly Elelen Gehring.

E. T. Kern Broadway Morgay

Man Held On Charge Of Giving Wife Beating

Anthony Musolino was arrested on a complaint by his wife Lola Musolino. She showed signs of brutal beating with a swollen nose and mouth bleeding. Police found her hysterical at 13344 South Seventh Street. Neighbors said the beating lasted a week and police had been called last Saturday night. Musolino was previously charged with assaulting his wife and released after promising to pay weekly and live apart. He remained in custody until his father posted bond to appear in police court today.

Anthony Tony) Musolino Lola Musollino Tony Musolino Seregant Cassell Spaid South Seventh Street Dr. Caddick Reardon Lewis Musolino

Y W C A Club Rooms Undergoing Rede*corating

Work to redecorate the second floor YWCA building has begun to create a bright space for Quincy girls. Walls will be tinted yellow, bright chintzes used for hangings, and woodwork refinished. New furniture arrives while older pieces are overhauled. Reading lamps, magazines, and books will be added. The general secretary’s office will also be on the second floor with partitions already erected.

Young Women's Christian Association Quincy

Quincy Song Submissions Rise For Community Contest

Entries pour in for the Quincy community service song contest with submissions arriving daily at 232 North Fifth Street Carthage contestant sent in Monday and nearly score of others await judging after the May 1 deadline.

Quincy North Fifth Street Carthage

Miss Anna Gates takes stenographer post in County Schools

Personal notes list Miss Anna Gates of Liberty starting as a stenographer for County Superintendent of Schools John Steiner. Also mentions Orie Bryant in Quincy, Alvin Gones and Lee Corcoran leaving for Chicago for positions with Chicago Mill Gate company, and several local social movements including a funeral and local visits.

Anna Gates Liberty John Steiner Orie Bryant Clayton Quincy Alvin Gones Lee Corcoran Chicago Chicago Mill Gate Company Robert Zolle Albert Colorado Lee Zolle South Eighth Street Wiskitchan Stannus Hampshire J. R. Walker Jacksonville Women's College Carthage L. E. Felger Burnsides Johnston-Plank Motors Company Roy Bennett Geo.f F. Wissman Elmer Cadwallader Hull Studebaker S. McPike Maywood W. E. Wagood LaGrange Quincy Council Boy, Scouts of America Roy Scout Hall

Powers In Unison At San Reno

The Allies state they may occupy extra German territory if needed to enforce the treaty but deny any intent to annex. They favor bilateral exchanges among German and Allied leaders and propose a direct conference where Germany should present explanations and precise proposals on all treaty issues.

Boy Who Asked Himself Questions Inspires Kiwanis Talk

Dr Joseph R Harker president of the Women s College in Jacksonville was lauded as the hero of a Dr Frank Crane editorial in The Whig read two months earlier The Jacksonville Kiwanis luncheon praised the tale of the poor pit boy who questioned himself and sought learning The program also noted park needs for Quincy Anna Brown home support and a Kiwanis committee to aid trustees with the home project

Kiwanis Club F. A. McCarty Frank Crane The Whig Joseph R. Harker Women's College Jacksonville Crane Harker George Binkert Quincy Park O. B. Gordon Bishop Fawcett T. R. Evans Guy Noll Kiwanis

Missionary guest speaks on Nome and Pacific coast work

Miss Frances Kalistedt of Oakland California, a field worker for the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist church, visited the local society at Mrs Charles Osborns home. She described the Nome Missionary Society impact and shared stories of Koreans educated in home mission schools and Slavic work in Uniontown Pennsylvania. She also spoke at the Queen Esther circle gathering hosted by Mrs E B Potter.

Frances Kalistedt Oakland Cal Woman's Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Church D. F. Neilson Barry Charles Osborn Kallstedt Nome Missionary Society Pacific Home Mission School Berkely University Uniontown Penn E. B. Potter

Barbers Decline to Raise Prices in Quincy Meeting

Boss Barbers of Quincy met at 214 North Sixth Street on Monday and decided not to raise prices. Despite higher costs, they kept the current rate schedule, debunking rumors that shaves would rise to a quarter and hair cuts to 50 cents.

Boss Barbers Quincy North Sixth Street

Relatives Sought for Samuel McCoy Who Died in Peoria

Deputy Clerk Ed Moore reports a telegram from Peoria state hospital stating Samuel McCoy died there and relatives could not be located. McCoy was sent from the county poor farm to Jacksonville in 1893 and later moved to Peoria. his mother was Virginia McCoy.

Samuel McCoy Ed Moore County Clerk’s Office State Hospital Peoria McCoy Jacksonville Virginia McCoy

Sig Levy Visiting With Quincy Friends

Sig Levy former manager of the Scotch Wooten Mills is visiting Quincy with friends for several days. He is now a file clerk in the office of Attorney General Brundage and plans to stay until Friday.

Sig Levy Scotch Wooten Mills Quincy Levy Brundage

Christenings At St Francis And St James Churches

Father Francis of St Francis church baptized the infant Wilhelmina Lucille, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Spohr, with sponsors John and Coletta Spohr. Robert James Beaver, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Beaver, was christened at St James Lutheran by Rev O H Hom, with sponsors George Musemann and Adolph Hillebrenner.

Father Francis St. Francis Church William Spohr Wilhelmina Lucille John and Coletta Spohr Robert James Samuel Beaver St. James’ Lutheran Church O. H. Hom George Musemann Adolph Hillebrenner

Weather outlook and river bulletin for regional areas

Generally fair two days with isolated showers in the north Tuesday and cooler south winds. Mississippi and Des Moines forecasts show steady to slow declines with river stages drifting lower at Keokuk Warsaw Hannibal Louisiana and St Louis as rainfall remains light or moderate.

North Missouri Iowa East Porthon Keokuk Warsaw Ceee Hannibal Louisiana St. Louia Des Moines Mississippi Muscatine

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