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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1916

Page

4

Juiney Letter Carriers Praised By Postmaster

Postal workers celebrate 25th anniversary of the Quincy Letter Carriers Association Branch 216 during an inspection day at the post office. Postmaster Elmer Lummis and Superintendent Leonard Schmid commend the crew as veterans display service stars from one to three decades. Names and years of service of carriers present are listed, with officers named as President J H Kerker and others.

Elmer Lummis Leonard Schmid Quincy Koval Pustatiice Postaster Lummis Shimidt Ummis Ran Stone Quincey Lbe Ttvens Quines Frank G. Geir DeCrow William Svert Sears John D. May Po Veato George A. Veggett Wo Svears BR. G. Thompson Poe Bing Henry F. Trink de Vears Carl TH Bross Albert Yuckner Marcus Mo Care Earl Wraibauld Charles T. Waerle Jomer Vo Hobson Otte A. Molin Mert GO. House J. HH. Kelker Latin Melon Henry AL Pepwep J Peters Leroy Hb. Patlean Randall di Clarence IK George W. Ryan EL A Apeon UL Welgh Walter Wiech Wihaurey Pelle Letter Carriers Association J. H. Kerker L. L. Pullman G. C. Eppinger A. O. House

May Day festival at Pittsfield grades grounds

The Pittsfield May Day festival for the grades will be held Monday May 1 at 2 p m on the East school grounds. Josephine Crane is chosen May Queen. Students perform a multifauna program featuring dances from German Swedish Danish and Cornish traditions plus a May pole dance. The senior class reception follows on May 12 at the Christian church with a decorated banquet.

Pittsfield Josephine Crane Josephine Christian Church Allie Reinek Perry Harry Bessie Stone Verona Lou Chicago Robert Blair George Crooks Milton Blair Ghormley Frank Saunders Jacksonville Florida Delmar Kesterson Macdecat Barton Martinsburg Will Cannon Decatur Kathleen Young Champaign West Adams Street Eale Lambert Hirsheimer JG Hirshheimer Acciono Ravmmond Rushing Griggsville Rushing Helen Beard Alfred Cox Tacksonville Witegerald Tanni- Dal James McCoy T. Z. Hunter Chi- Cave Anna Wake Elmer AO Leslie Williams Ro Leslie Methodist Episcopal Church Hamilton Epworth Church Cambridge Mass Tarvard University Boston University

Poultry expert Abe Martin Link Gaee jailed for neglect

Abe Martin Link Gaee, authority on poultry treatment, was jailed today for neglect of his children. Mr and Mrs Filford Maots and their niece Cody Moon, along with Mel and Mrs Fern Pash and son Ratcliffe, attended a fire yesterday.

Link Gaee fFilford Cody Moon Mel Fern Pash Ratcliffe

Baseball game set for Chaddock grounds at 2:30

The M C A baseball team will meet a Chaddock Boys School team on the Chaddock grounds. The game starts at 2 30 o'clock and a large crowd is expected to attend.

M.C. A Chaddock Boys’ School Chaddock Grounds

Skull of dog to be examined for mad dog link

Nellie Crocker and Kenneth Peters were bitten by a dog that was killed by Officer Ahern. The skull was sent to St Louis for rabies testing while the Crocker girl shows rabies symptoms. Owner says the animal suffered from cayenne pepper and was not mad. City dogs without licenses drawn scrutiny amid a large free roaming population.

Nellie Crocker Julius Crocker State Street Ahern St. Louis Little Crocker Emerson School J. K. Reticker Kenneth August Peters Kentucks Street Grant Irwin Tobe Carr Crocker Peters

Norman Elliot May Not Come to Quincy

Norman Elliot, longtime all star basketball figure and former Helinvis Wesleyan varsity pitcher, was scheduled to speak at Quincy High through the Triangle group but did not arrive. A Triangle meeting Sunday will decide if he will visit Quincy or if another out of town speaker is sought.

Norman Elliot Helinvis Wesleyan Triangle of Elliot Triangle Quincey

Mendon High School Bond Election Set for May 9

Mendon residents vote May 9 in a special school election to decide if a high school shall be built and to select a site. Three propositions will appear: build the school, site choice, and issuing 80 000 in bonds. Petitions for two potential sites, signed by 217 residents each, favor land on the Mendon road near Dr W D Knapp or W O Long farms.

Mendon Township High Menedon Township DW. Knapp Wow Maplewood

Lecture Heard by Masons in Masonic Temple

Past Grand Master Alexander M. Bell of Carlinville delivered a pleasing talk to a large audience of Masons and friends in the Masonic temple Friday evening. He spoke on The Fundamentals of Masonry in an interesting and instructive manner, coming to Quincy under the auspices of the local Masonic blue lodges.

Alexander Bell Masonic Temple Alexander M. Bell Carlinville Bell Quncy Masante Blue

Church Events Include Supper and Minstrels Night

The Laides Aid society of St Peters Evangelical will host its annual supper in Salem hall on Thursday May 4. Grace Methodist closes revival meetings with Sunday services. About 50 attendees, mostly children, came forward during the meetings. Ruth and Naomi society of First Christian plans a trip to Ursa on Saturday May 5 to present The Pos sum Town Minstrels, with 40 characters participating.

Laides Aid) Society St. Peters Evangelical Church Salem Hall Grace Methodist Church Ruth Naomi The First Christian Church Ursa Possum Town

Game Called Off Between St Mary's and St Boniface

St Marys has called off the scheduled game with St Boniface, citing unspecified reasons and declaring the match canceled. No reschedule date was announced.

St. Mary's St. Boniface

Labor Leaders to Speak in Quincy May 16 at Labor Temple

President J. H. Walker and Secretary Victor Olander of the Illinois State Federation of Labor will address the public in Quincy at Labor temple on Tuesday May 16. The meeting also signals discussions on the upcoming state convention planned for the first week of October in Quincy.

J. H. Walker Victor Olander Illinois State Federation of Labor Quincy Labor Temple Theodore Bisser Trades and Labor Assembly Oscar Trine H. H. Thesen Bisser Labor Temple Association Arthur Brown Sheet Metal Workers Hannibal Quincey Chicago Illinois Federation of Labor

Hattie Weed Weds Henry Rosenkoetter in Vt Street Home

Miss Hattie Weed of 1808 State Street married Henry Rosenkoetter of Ellington township at 8 p.m. Friday in the bride’s home. Rev. N M Rigg presided. Witnesses were Charles and Mrs. Glaser and Mrs. Weed. They plan a Eastward honeymoon then live on a farm in Ellington township.

Hattie Weed State Street Henry Rosenkoetter Ellington Township N. M. Rigg Vermont Street Charles Glaser A. L. Weed Miss Weed Rosenkoetter

Third Anniversary of the YMCA Observed

The YMCA marks its third year with a May 7 service at Vermont Street Methodist Church. Prof J M Artman, dean of the School of Boys Work at Association College Chicago, will give the anniversary address. The annual report will be presented and special music provided. The meeting welcomes both men and women.

Young Men’s Christian Association Vermont Street Methodist J. M. Artman Association College of Chicago

Local Pastor on Program at Emden District Conference

The Ouiney district conference of German Methodist churches met in Emden UK for three days to discuss sociological topics. Dr Eugene Weisenbach of Central Western College Warrenton MO led two lectures, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, while Rev Earl Goetz of Bethel Church Quincey spoke Thursday after a moon.

Ouiney

Retired banker Nance hails from Quincy vacationing locally

Eo FE Nance president of Citizens Bank of Evia Missouri and vice president of the Northeast Missouri Industrial and Agricultural Association retired to Quincy Friday. He was a guest of the Ad club Thursday night and praised Quincy. He said he can get as much rest and recreation locally as by traveling south and enjoys the parks theaters and public meetings here. He met many broad gauged men from near and far and plans a real vacation in town.

Eo FE Nance Citizens Bank Af Evia Northeast Missouri Industral and Agricultural Assocation Quincy Ad Club Nancy Country

Palm Social at Highland School Delights Community

A Friday palm social at Highland School on Twelfth Street drew a large crowd of pupils and families. Students presented drills songs and recitations prepared by Miss Beddella Weisenhorn and Miss Ella Lewis. Palm sales followed the program a Pfeiffer brothers sleight of hand acted entertained guests and ice cream and cake were served for a convivial social finale.

Highland School Twelfth Street Bedella Weisenhorn Ella Lewis Pfeiffer Brothers

Post A Meets Tonight at Hotel Quincy

Delegates to the state convention of the T. P. A. are asked to attend a meeting of Post A at eight o'clock this evening in the Hotel Quincy.

Post A The Itotel Quincy

Pays Dearly 10 Sell Cigarettes To Minors

Thomas H Hammack owner of a tobacco and confectionery shop near the Soldiers Home entrance paid 15.95 after being fined 25 dollars plus costs for selling cigarettes to minors. Six burglars who frequented the shop for “makins” and “tailor mades” led to the arrest and Hammack’s conviction. Leo Tensing of Electric Wheel Works also paid a 5 dollar fine for assault and battery after pleading guilty in county court.

Thomas H. Hammack Little Tobacco Eighth Street Soldiers Home Hammack Makins Nolan T Hammack Soldiers’ Home Ity Lsst Leo Tensing Tensing Albert Dierkes

Three Motives of the Teacher Captivate Webster Teachers

Dr H Hoover president of Carthage College spoke on The Three Motives of the Teacher to about 175 public school teachers in Webster school auditorium Friday night. He split the talk into living for people with people and with themselves, urging natural teaching, pleasant relations, and selfless living as guidance rather than specific methods.

H. D. Toover Carthage College Webster Noover

Volley Ball Team Heads to Keokuk Tournament

The Yo M C A business men's volley ball team departs at noon to join Keokuk and Burlington for a tournament this afternoon and evening. Six local players travel, are welcomed by Keokuk business men, and touring the power house before a 6:20 banquet with brief talks from team members. Attorney George W Govert will speak for the Quincy association.

Yo M.C. A Keokuk Burlington George W. Govert Quincy Association

Speeding cyclist case heard in county court

W Best and Sylvester Thomason were ordered to appear in police court after Friday afternoon notices. Officers cited Best for speeding and Thomason for riding on a sidewalk with a bicycle.

W. Best Sylvester Thomason Polie Court Best Blackwecord Thomason Saalig

Gulick Expert Piano Workman Here

F H Gulick expert piano workman offers estimates for tuning and repairing all makes. He was 22 years with W W Kimball Co Chicago and other factories. Located at the Park hotel, phone number for appointments, no charge for estimates.

Mr. Gulch W. W. Kimball Co Chicago Park Hotel

Death of Tra Sargent in Bartonville Hospital

Judge Lyman McCarl received word from Dr. R. T. Tinton superintendent of the hospital for the insane at Bartonville that Tra Sargent of Adams county died Sunday at age 75. Death due to gangrene developing in his right leg. He had been a patient since September 1907.

Ira Sargent Lyman McCarl R. T. Tinton Bartonville Tra Sargent Adams County Tle

Births notice for Brownong Carrott’s daughter

Born to Mr and Mrs Brownong Carrott of Greenwe k Conn a daughter. Carrotts announce the birth naming Pine lay Carrott offer as brother.

Brownong Carrott Greenwe K Conn Mr. Carrott Pine Lay Carrott

Purse Case Continues In Riverside Township Trogdon vs Riley Trogdon

The case of the highway commissioners of Riverside township against Riley Trogdon was continued to next Friday in Justice of the Peace Ben Heckle court. Suit alleges Trogdon excavated a highway to build a levee around his farm to shield it from high water.

Watch Child’s Cough Helps Fight Colds and Catarrh

Advert shows Dr Ring's New Discovery as a safe, pleasant remedy for children's coughs and nasal irritation. Claims quick relief with tar syrup flavor, urging parents not to risk neglecting symptoms and to consult a dentist for Dro Ring Now Discoveries and protective measures.

Interurban contract signed delays directors choice

The Chicago Peoria and Quincy interurban contract has been signed for Woolner and Black of Peoria to oversee board selection. Stockholder meeting postponed to June, with offices possibly moving to Peoria as plans progress.

Traction Company Messrs. Woolner and Black Peoria

Miss Gertrude Sterne to Anvik Alaska as Missionary Teacher

Miss Gertrude Sterne of Ellington will go to her station in Anvik Alaska in August as an Episcopal missionary and teacher after completing a two year course at the Episcopal Deaconess and Training school in Philadelphia. She has taught in public schools and lived at the Sterne home in North Twenty-fourth street.

Gertrude Sterne Ellington Anvik Alaska Miss Sterne Episcopal Deaconess and Training School Philadelphia Totel Quincy Greer Elvenw Olis Mroo E Kessler Cane Point Jacob Blessing Argus Club Arcade Hall East Broadway

Weather Forecast Tone: unsettled warm weekend in Missouri

Unsettled and warm conditions expected for Saturday with variable clouds. Saturday may bring showers and plus 40s in temperature, while winds remain light to moderate. Sunday looks cooler with possible rain showers and cooler highs.

Ignens Pate Warner Saturdave Sumlav Jawee Missuauri Saturdas

Fall River Forecast Brief

Weather note from Fall River area with a terse forecast mentioning river conditions and probable start time. Includes unclear place names and timing due to OCR noise.

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