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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1916
Page
6
Roy Glave 21 of Versailles died when the car he rode in overturned near Beards town after 11 pm. Four Versailles companions escaped unhurt but were arrested awaiting coroner's inquest. Glave suffered a broken neck and died on the river bridge.
The Quincy council No 195 Royal Arcanum held a whist gathering in Rights of Pythias hall Thursday evening with 15 games played across 15 tables. Prizes went to Mrs Mary Walsh for first manicuring set Miss Mamie Hasens second bow bow dish Mrs McCann third galad bow. On the men’s side George F Andersen first necktie Albert J Tuff second beer stein Toward Kunkel third package of smoking tobac.
County highway superintendent L Boyer reports the state engineer Mare will visit this Thursday for a three to four day road inspection in Achiins county. They will be joined by the county board's special road committee.
London reports German admiralty announcement on April 24 sinking of British submarine E-22. British press confirms the loss and notes a German torpedo attack on a Arethusa class cruiser. Off Treland a Norwegian bark Caramanian was sunk by a German submarine with crew saved. A Norwegian steamer St Vaya was blown up and sunk near Lorbrente. crew landed at Warrnunds.
Irving and Jackson schools staged quick fire drills during the annual public school inspection in Quincy. The board noted swift evacuations, with Irving clearing in 1 minute 10 seconds and Jackson slightly slower due to long corridors. The review covered Berrian to Franklin schools, excluding Dewey Webster and High. A new $1,760 boiler and heating improvements for Washington were proposed, with further yard improvements to be decided.
The Parent Teachers association of Jackson school will convene this afternoon in the school building to discuss upcoming events and student activities.
D J Jackson, manual training teacher, will speak at the Webster school parent teachers meeting this afternoon on who teaches our children manual training and domestic science when parents did not have it. Exhibitions by pupils in fifth through ninth grades will follow the talk. a Thursday misprint switched it from Dewey to Webster.
The 21 pupils of St Michael's Catholic school in Ellington performed an evening program directed by Miss Rose Wiemelt. The event featured a mix of dialogs drills and recitations with refreshments served after the show.
Rev Father Didaccus to lead five May evenings of special services at St Francis Church. Each evening focuses on a class: young women, young men, children, women, and men. A Mass at 7:30 a.m. Sunday will see 36 children receive their first holy communion.
Dubuque Iowa April 28 The Mississippi river rose rapidly that day and night reaching a stage of 17 2 10 feet with forecasts of 20 feet in 48 hours Guttenberg threatened by flood waters the municipal plant flooded and the town relying on wells and cisterns Crest reached at Winona Minnesota April 28 rock and stone defenses used as flood subsides indicate the crest is passed in Winona
Joseph Nt Geers formerly of Chicago has secured a half interest in his father’s grocery and meat market at Eighteenth and Vine streets and will help run the business. The interior has been greatly improved. John Geers, senior member, will take his seat as alderman from the sixth ward on Monday night.
County Superintendent John Steiner postpones the county’s $9,000 tuition payment to Quincy and other districts while test cases argue the High School Tuition Law’s constitutionality. He cites injunction risks and his bondsmen’s protection as reasons to await court rulings. Cases and injunctions have varied across Whiteside and DuPage counties.
Alexander Bell of Carlinville will lecture in the blue lodge room on Masonic Fundamentals tonight. The event follows the third degree work demonstrated at the closing of the Masonic school of Instruction. All Masons and their wives are invited amid expectations of a large audience. Delegates from Barry El Dara Marble Hill Golden Warsaw Mendon Bowen and other towns attended the school Wednesday.
Michael Doyle a Philadelphia lawyer said he came to New York to see Mrs George Henry Newman sister of Sir Roger Casement who fled Ireland amid British persecution He planned to ask President Wilson for intercession on Sir Rogers behalf citing humanitarian work and Irish rights Also notes Western Union staff meeting at Quincy Hotel chaired by manager FE Wo Reng with supper at 6.0.
President Tloover of Carthage College will address public school teachers at the temporary Webster school in Tohovch tonight. The event invites educators to hear remarks on education and community cooperation.
A large barn owned by Louis Denning at 2627 Cedar Street burned late Thursday night, with unknown origin. The fire alarm came at 10 50, the barn was fully engulfed when crews arrived, and about $200 in losses occurred. a horse and buggy were spared. Denning, a painter at Electric Wheel Works, was away when the fire started.
Mayor Abbott will issue a proclamation urging citizens to participate in a city wide clean up week starting next Monday. The city will be divided into north and south sections with wagons making one trip to collect rubbish from each area. Committees and block captains, supported by about 125 workers, will supervise cellar and yard debris removal with free use of whitewash and paint to finish the project by week’s end.
The funeral for William A L Hagemann was held at 2 on Thursday afternoon at his daughter's home Mrs Edward T Thoener on Pal South Eighth Street with private services and a later service at Latent Evangelical Church. Many relatives attended and floral tributes were sent. Six sons served as bearers: Albert Carl William George John Arthur Hagemann. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery.
The funeral for Milton Cotafant, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Richmiller, was held at 2 30 pm Thursday at the family residence 28 Monroe Street with Rev G D Tlamim pastor of St Jacobi Lutheran Church officiating. Burial followed at Green Mount Cemetery.
Funeral services for Joseph Kuppelmaier of Alf North Fourth Street were held at 2 30 o'clock Thursday at Presbury chapel conducted by Rev J W Bingarman of the Luther Memorial church. A number of relatives and friends attended. Burial followed at Woodland Cemetery.
Unclear text indicates the Eagles will clear about 400 dollars for an upcoming minstrel show. A definite action has been taken by the organization, while talk of a repeat performance continues to surface.
Walter J. Bertholf of Clayton, longtime Wa bash conductor, earned a bronze medal with red, white and blue ribbons from the adjutant sergeant's office of the Spanish War Veterans for service in the Philippines and China. He fought under Gen Lawton and Gen Arthur moves, endured Balangiga siege, and survived multiple battles before discharge in 1902. Now district Inspector for the State of Illinois United Spanish War Veterans.
Representatives from the Quincy Lutheran Missionary societies reported a good meeting in Carthage Wednesday with large attendance. Speakers described missionary work and fields. The early meeting was in Carthage Lutheran church and a gathering followed at Carthage college. Rev. Mr. Barnett of Mendon and Rev. St. W. Bingamiun of Quines spoke. Dinner was served in the church at noon.
Local Naval Reserves division conducted its Thursday drill in the Armory hall with squads led by petty officers. An election to fill the vacancy of junior lieutenant and other vacancies will be held on Mos li. The unit will have three officers, senior and junior lieutenants and one ensign, and a Shipmates' club will host a complimentary dance in spring with about Sed invitations.
Pastor Trueblood of the United Brethren church leaves this morning for Bowley Green Ohio, stopping at Bryan en route to preach Sunday. He will attend a session of the mission board and the national convention of the United Brethren church, conducted Monday and Tuesday.
Women of Vermont Street Methodist Church hosted 200 guests for an English tea on Thursday at 6 30 pm. Tables featured spring flowers with two hostesses per table. dining room was in the armge oot. Mrs Garnett Smith and Mrs Willian: Sohtae supervised serving. details about school events and other notes are unclear in the fragment.
At the Musselman building Thursday night the Chautauqua association held its near-annual meeting electing E.G. Bauman city schools chief as head. Officers include G. H. Erhardt as vice president J. M. Dunlap secretary W. J. Singleton treasurer and E. G. Bauman general manager. Directors named are Ll. F. Lummis H. E. Schmiedeskamp Dr. A1. Mueller H. B. Dines W. P. Eddy Henry Germann HH. O. Channon Jr. Will Wall Mrs. H. W. Trueblood Mrs. W. R. Gelston Miss Leone Beckenbaugh Chris Klein J. M. Irwin and J. L. Thomas. Committees with power to act were appointed for the season ahead for the July 30 to August 6 chautauqua including Advertising Tickets Concessions Tents Lights and grounds Programs Platforms and other duties.
Quincys Pulse To Close Campaign The dormitory students of the YMCA along with Gem City Business college group will end the member ship drive on May 11. The campaign has yielded new members and good results. Inquest Over Infant Found bronchial pneumonia as the cause. The infant of Mr and Mrs Richmiller born April 16 died Wednesday. Coroner M J Haley held an inquest. midwife Caroline Hermsmeyer could not sign a death certificate. Ambulance Back in Service After two weeks in the shop the ambulance was repainted tires renewed and the mechanism overhauled restoring it to near new condition.
Deputy sheriff Marvin McGinley arrested a man known as Nickel Bill in Loraine for peace disturbance after a drunken episode with hallucinations. J W McClintock filed a certificate naming his Columbus township farm The McClintock Farm. The Mississippi Valley Fight Hunters Protective Association plans its regular meeting at the South Side Boat Club next Tuesday evening with likely important discussions.
K. Bert Core s proprietor of the Park Hotel plans a full interior redecorating project. Rooms and common areas are being refreshed to update the ambiance and improve guest experience.
Gonzales arrests report shows Linus Niclow detained a Mexican on Elm Street for peace disturbance alleging the suspect sparked a fight. Frank Vibbesing also arrested for peace disturbance at 122 Vermont Street after neighbors complained.
A garbled notice reports the ferry RB Rots Gomye is operating with improvements. It mentions better service and timetables, implying a more reliable connection for travelers and goods, though many words are corrupted.
True to a noon promise, committees reported steady work on the fall big event. Captains W Z Singleton Herman A Brown and ROE Hackman led a team that signed 61 percent of pledges and reached percent of its list, with further teams scheduled to finish by next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Chamber of Commerce building.
J T Paxton president of Adams County Golden Rule Good Roads along with C L Hawkins secretary and three vice presidents will visit Coatsburg at 7 30 PM Saturday to assist Honey Creek township in organizing and affiliating with the county body. The group backs better roads and opposes the current bond issue unless it proves a dollars worth for a hundred cents. The organization aims to be permanent to push better legislation for years.
The Yo M. G. AL baseball team meets Chaddock school team Saturday afternoon at 2 on the Chaddock grounds. A tentative schedule includes a future game with City Business College, May 6, though details remain undecided. A building permit was issued to J. W. Smith by George Marriotte for a one story brick garage on Broadway north side between Second and Third.
The forecast calls for fair conditions on Friday with improving temperatures. Saturday appears warmer in eastern areas with continued fair skies. Missouri expects similar pattern with rising temperatures Friday and likely Saturday across the state.
Local weather bulletin reports temperatures ranging from the upper forties to mid sixties with a stagnant river forecast. A near term fall of about one foot is anticipated from Delow Warsaw to Louisiana, with conditions expected to be stationary or gradually falling by Friday.
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