Health chief plan urged for Quincy by Dr Fox
Dr. Carroll Fox urged a modern Quincy health department with at least six staffers including a health officer bacteriologist and inspectors. He warned the city spends too little on public health and proposed an annual payroll near 7600 plus 12000 in expenses and a system of district nurses and a city free dispensary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Fox
Civic League
Quincy
United States
Ric League
Health Department
Era Health Department
Gross
Vitary
Board of Health
Board of Education
Public Service Department
Fox
Missing bridal pair halts wedding in Detroit town
An Oklahoma dispatch reports Ellen Davis of Quincy was to wed Ray Aton of Detroit. Guests waited at Peter Gibson’s home for hours as the bride and groom failed to appear and were not located. The planned dinner wedding was abandoned with no explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Davis
Lonymer
Davis
Peter Gibson
Cieem
Quincy
Ray Aton
Detroit
Holton
Student Eugene Adams to join American Ambulance service
The son of I. D. Jamis at Washington University in St. Louis plans to leave for Prange to join the American Ambulance company in Aris. Local telephone exchange workers recall Co. Fl and the Machine Gun company Priday and sent a cane gift to them, which the men appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Adams
I. D. Jamis
Washington University
St. Louis
Prange
American Ambulance Company
Aris
Othe
Co. Fl
Priday
Trapshooting Series Planned At South Side Boat Club
The South Side Boat Club voting to continue trap shoots all summer, every other Sunday. The next event is Sunday May 6 at 2 PM with five and ten bird contests in pairs. Odell medal, Thomas Brown medal and Du Pont trophy to be contested as before. A night shooting study was postponed pending broader city comparisons. Ehner Mutz and Fred Luthin to recruit women shooters. Dave McCoy named field captain and Warren Hartzell referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Sumer
Odell
Thomas Brown
Ehner Mutz
Fred Luthin
Dave McCoy
Warren Hartzell
Burglars Target Three Local Stores in Friday Heists
Police tie three Friday morning burglaries to a single suspect or group. The Golden Gate saloon yielded $12.50, Wurst hardware $3.50, and Edward Rose butcher shop on 427 South Fourth Street saw coins and several pounds of meat taken. No suspects identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erson
Golden Gate
Wurst Hardware
Edward Rose
South Fourth Street
Rotary relief aids dependents of naval reservists
Families of married men in the Tenth division Naval Reserves aboard the U S S Kansas will be aided by the Rotary Club relief committee. A full list of married men is requested and city welfare checks will begin after a reply. Machine gunners may be ordered to canvas within days. training is deemed beneficial. Newcomb Stillwell plans to enlist in Newport RI for mosquito fleet duty after a three month course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Division
U. S. S. Kansas
Rotary Club
W. A. Johnson
J. Will Wall
Stillwell
Newcomb Stillwell
John Stillwell
Newport
R. I
Mosquito Fleet
Labor Assembly Plans Hannibal Excursion and Labor Day Event
Members of the local Trades and Labor Assembly discussed an excursion to Hannibal on June 24 tied to the Advertisers meeting the Mules. They also planned Labor Day celebrations likely in Quincy, aiming for one of the movement’s largest observances. Delegates Herman Schelp and J. Turnbull reported on Hannibal matters amid weather‑adverse attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labor Assembly
Hannibal
Assembly
Hannibal Trades and Labor Assembly
Quincy
Herman Schelp
J. Turnbull
Carpenters Union
Patriotic Meeting Set in Macomb County Led by Bishop Fawcett
Bishop Edward Fawcett, captain and chaplain of the Fifth Regiment, will deliver the principal address at a Macomb county patriotic meeting. The event in Macomb Tuesday features a parade of civic and military groups, industrial bodies, students, and University participants, followed by a program on the south side of the courthouse square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fawcett
Fifth Regiment
McDonough
Macomb
Court House Square
M. Edward Fawcett
Fifth Infantry
Zeus L. Smith
Fawcett
Quincy High School
Smith
Burlington Street Strike Ends with Job Losses
Eight striking switch tenders in Burlinton Ward walked out after a wage raise dispute from 55 to 74 dollars monthly. They won the strike but were later informed their positions were filled by others. Discharges affected eight workers as officials filled vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlineton
Judge Higbee Settles Harris Divorce Suit
Judge Higbee enters a decree of divorce in favor of Charles Marris against Emma Harris. Harris pays $1100 lump alimony and $2 weekly for child support. Treatch v Rose Treatch and Price v Price cases are continued. Mrs. Sarah Stewart, 85, dies at Soldiers Home hospital after long service as cook.
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Wigbee
Charles Marris
Emma Harris
Harris
Tenrry Treatch
Rose Treatch
Volka K. Price
Thomas R. Price
Sarah Stewart
Soldiers' Thlome
Soldiers’ Home
Government halts insurance for sailing vessels to war zones
Washington reports the government will not insure any sailing vessels bound for the war zone. Insurance on auxiliary sailing vessels will also be discontinued. Vessels sailing to nonwar zones will still be insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamber of Commerce Reelects All Officers and Directors
In a Friday meeting at the Chamber of Commerce building, over 90 percent endorsed reelecting the current officers and directors for another year. President George Levi and fellow officers were confirmed, while directors include Levi, Pearce, Singleton, Binkert, Gabriel, and Wall. A referendum showed strong support for the recommendation amid notes on industrial fund subscriptions and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
C. of C
George Levi
J. R. Pearce
W. T. Duker
W. J. Singleton
C. F. Perry
George D. Levi
George A. Binkert
George Gabriel
George A. Wall
Industrial Fund
Griner
Quincy
Rusk on Gardening for Children at Washington School
Adams county farm adviser E W Rusk spoke Friday at the Washington school building on practical gardening for children. The event drew children and adults, followed by a social hour with victrola music and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
E.W. Rusk
Adams County Farm
Washington School Building
Cherry
Poultry Group to Meet on Campaign for More Production
The Guiney Poultry Pigeon and Pet Stock association will meet in the Chamber of Commerce building at 8 oclock next Monday evening to discuss joining the national slogan A million pounds more poultry products this year than last year. The Fathers club of Berrian school set May 10 and 11 for a future play. A cantata The Beatitudes will be repeated by Bethel Methodist church choir Sunday evening. The St Peters Young Ladies bazar and minstrel show drew about 150 attendees despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiney Poultry, Pigeon and Pet Stock Association
Chamber of Commerce
Poultry Associations of the
United States
Sodality
St. Peter's
St. Peter's Hall
Bethel Methodist Church
Fathers’ Club
Berrian School
Look For Mother Chief to aid in locating Frader's mother
Chief of Police Koch was asked to assist in locating the mother of Frank Frader Mrs James Harris colored. Frader died in St Paul Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch
Frank Frader
James Harris
Frader
St. Paul
Wanted Boys To Carry Papers In Northeast Town
Help wanted in the circulation department of The Whig for boys ages 14 to carry papers in the northeast part of town from 4 00 to 5 30 a m Apply at the circulation department The Whig.
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the Whig
Riverside Bridge Site Gets Inspectors This Afternoon
Riverside township commissioners gather at the Fifth Street Bridge this afternoon to inspect recent work. Liberty township officials join Superintendent of Highways Royer at his office at 2 PM to discuss township business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Township
Fifth Street Bridge
Liberty Township
Royer
Board Inspects Franklin, BER Rian and Irving Schools
The board of education inspected Franklin Ber rian and Irving schools Friday and plans follow up visits to several other campuses next week continuing until all schools are inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin, Berrian
Irving
Board of Education
Red Cross to Start Hospital Supplies Drive Next Week
Quincy Red Cross announces a two day effort to sew hospital supplies. Mrs. E J Parker urges all women to join May 3 and 4 at Cheerful Home gymnasium for a full day of work with materials provided and instructions given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Parker
Red Cross
Halbach-Schroeder
D. L
Illinois coal prices to soar before November says expert
Chicago April 28 Illinois coal may reach ten dollars a ton by November 1 warns George H Cushing national coal expert He advises housekeepers to store ten percent of annual supply monthly to cover summer slack and a sudden demand The article notes wholesalers cannot guarantee future deliveries and eastern coal scarcity will push midwest markets to rely on Illinois coal with shortages anticipated this fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
George H. Cushing
National Coal Expert
Cushing
Quincey
Pocahontas
West Virginia
Middle West
Eagles Whist Party Draws Full Hall With Prizes
Twenty five tables filled the Eagles whist event on Friday night in the hall. A large crowd enjoyed a cheerful evening. Mrs. Henry Leiterman won first prize for ladies, a linen table cloth, and Mrs. Sarah Wilkinson the second prize, silk hose. J. F. Brierton took first prize for men and "Daddy" Nolan won second. Men's prizes were umbrellas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leiterman
Sarah Wilkinson
J. F. Brierton
Daddy” Nolan
Presbyterian Sermons Highlight Righteousness and Homeward Trek
Rev. R. H. Hartley of the Presbyterian church speaks Sundays on current national matters. Next Sunday evening he will discuss Righteousness A Man Maker, while the morning service covers The Great Trek Homeward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
R. H. Hartley
Red Cross Stations Established in Adams County
Red Cross membership stations set up across Adams County including Postoffice Halbach Schroeder Gas Office and Cheerful Home with hours from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1:30 to 6 p.m. on weekdays and additional Saturday evening slots. Every man woman and child invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of the Red Cross
Halbach-Schroeder Company
Adams County
Red Cross Flag Flies Over Headquarters
The Red Cross will display a 6 by feet wool bunting flag on the Cheerful home settlement porch at 9 AM. The flag, a donation from an unknown giver, will mark the society's temporary quarters and be visible as rooms open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Organization
United States Red Cross
Russian subjects win for speakers at district four contest
In the district four interscholastic oratorical and extempore contest the Russian subjects took two firsts. Howard Albert of Galesburg captured the oratorical title with The Rise of the Russian Empire. Extempo winners were Margaret Davidson of Havana and Milton Morris of Galesburg. Seven schools competed in a crowded finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Albert
Galesburg
Margaret Davidson
Havana
Milton Morris
Morris
Bo H. Bode
R. H. Hartley
J. W. Wall
Clarence Lineberger
Mendelssohn
Athalia
Universal Miltary
Otis Angell
Rushville
Althea Rickert
Gerald Francis
Maxville
Warry Evans
White Hall
Elizabeth Roege
Tallata
Leon White
Petersburg
Edward Humphaly Succumbs After Illness at Home
Edward Humphrey aged Sd years died at 225 State street Friday night after stomach cancer. Born in Easton Pa on Oct 9 1882 he was married 49 years. He came to Quincy 28 years ago and worked as a painter until retirement. He leaves wife Anna and five children Edith Regick Cora Riley Arch Humphrey Clyde Humphrey Ella Jones. Monticello Mo. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
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Edward Humphrey
State Street
Mr. Humphrey
Easton
Hile
Quincey
Anna
Edith B. Regick
Cora Riley
South Fourteenth Street
Arch Humphrey
Jefferson Street
Clyde Humphrey
South Second Street
Ella Jones
Monticello
Liter
Marion Newbolt Dies of Tuberculosis in Quincy Home
Marion Newbolt a 10 year old boy died Thursday night of tuberculosis at his father Henry Newholt’s home 916 Chestnut Street He was born in Quincy on December 18 1907 and leaves his parents with no other immediate relatives listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Newbolt
Henry Newholt
Chestnut Street
Quincy
Mrs Hattie Gallagher Dies in Essex Connecticut
Mrs Hattie Gallagher widow of Rev H M Gallagher former pastor of Vermont Street Baptist church fifty years ago died in Essex Connecticut Messages say Mr W H McMein mourns died Friday He attended her 80th birthday last September She leaves two daughters Miss Grace and Miss Bessie both school teachers in Essex
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Hattie Gallagher
H. M. Gallagher
Vermont Street Baptist Church
Essex
Conn
W. H. McMein
McMein
Gallagher
Miss Grace
Bessie
Paper from Brewery Refuse Hops Reported Possible
Claims that usable paper material can be produced from hops refuse previously discarded by breweries. The idea suggests significant waste reduction and new value from hop byproducts. Potential process details and industry interest noted.
Cadets to Form at Quincy High School
A high school cadet corps will be formed immediately with 150 boys at a Friday meeting. Todd Kirk will head the program with Fifth Regiment officers assisting. Cadets will drill twice weekly at an unnamed time and place to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Kirk
Fifth Regiment
Zeus L. Smith
Mrs Gentry in Critical Condition in Fairfield
Relatives in Quincy learned Friday that Mrs. R Gentry, operated on months ago in Fairfield Iowa, is in critical condition with no hope of recovery. The Gentry family once lived at Fifteenth and Monroe streets before moving to Fairfield two years ago. Mr Gentry was long time engineer at United Cereal plant here. Five children, Mrs Faust the mother, sister Mrs McCabe and brother Roy Faust reside in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincey
R. Gentry
Fairfield
Iowa
Gentry
Fifteenth
Monroe Streets
United Cereal
E. Faust
P. J. McCabe
Roy Faust
Quincy
Heavy Rain Near Quincy Records 2.05 Inches
Rainfall around Quincy totaled 2.05 inches with almost continuous showers from Thursday evening into Friday morning. The river is rising with a forecast stage of 150 feet or more, delaying farmers but aiding wheat and mats crops and wardens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Whils Bueren's Room Saves Most Paper
The paper saving contest of Web- Stersehuor closed Friday with Miss Katherine Duerkin's room saving the most paper. Her room saved 1,065 pounds. Proceeds from the sale of the paper will fund new records for the Victrola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Web
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri Weekend Rain
Weather bulletin notes rain in Illinois and Missouri on Saturday and likely Sunday. Cold air moves south with colder conditions in the extreme south portion. A separate forecast for Iowa shows rain Saturday and probably Sunday with continued cool temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Missouri
Towa
River Burletin River Forecast Updates
Heavy rains in northeast Missouri raise river levels with an expected rise to about 130 feet at Hannibal by Saturday and a 123 foot level at Louisiana by Saturday night. Forecast calls for 36 hours of rising water in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Hannibal
Lowsiana
St. Paul
Davenport
Ottumwa
Keokuk Wee Wes
Warsaw
Quincy
Louisiana
St. Louis
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West
Waik
Abe Martin
South Side Boat Club
Labor Assembly
Bluff City
Bishop Fawcett
Higbee
Post A
Illinois Travelers’ Protective Association
Musselman
Josephine McCrory
Emma Holmer
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Co
Helen Calkins
Edna Heidbreder
Katherine Kriegshauser
Nora Moriarity
Red Cross Army
Edward Humphaly
Bueren
River Burletin
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