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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
4
Melrose Township two faces a reassessment after the board of review announced a likely new assessment. Officials found total property values lower than in other townships and have been reviewing real estate and personal property to justify higher assessments.
Hibbard Chase fought a county court battle to remove the odium of drunkard and spendthrift from his name under prohibition. The jury found him not a drunkard nor a spendthrift, declaring there was no evidence he had a supply on hand and that he cannot be termed so in the future.
George Hearne Jr., son of Mr and Mrs George Hearne of Carthage, a dental corpsman at League Island Naval Hospital, has disappeared. His family fears somnambulism or a prior illness may explain his absence, noting he once rode away on his bicycle and crashed. He had recently requested discharge to enter school and no evidence suggests desertion. His father has traveled east to seek him.
Mrs. Harry Smalley of Muscatine and her husband returned to Quincy to recover an automobile she left behind when he was arrested. Police say the arrest was a mistake by Iowa authorities and Sheriff Wiley is blamed by Mr. Smalley. The case involves a $4,000 transfer from Muscatine proceeds and a northbound trip with Estelle Smalley and Howard Argyle, who sought divorce.
Petitions circulated to the Quincy city council urge reconsideration of placing the new fire station on the market lot at Ninth and Vermont. Businessmen and taxpayers note noise and confusion would disturb farmers, market operations, and nearby church and academy routines, calling for a halt to the plan.
The executive committee of the Farm Bureau association meets this morning at 10 30 in the local office to set the date and plan the big annual picnic. Last year the picnic was in Golden. The note from Bessie Thornton of Rock Island thanks the police for their efforts to reconcile her husband and Thornton, who is working in Quincy.
The Quincy Gun Club invites shooters to a practice session at its grounds on North Twentieth street Sunday afternoon. Members and guests expect a routine event with standard targets and safety rules observed by all participants.
An ex convict in Washington seeks employment after serving two years in prison. He meets the president and asks for a chance, claiming prior experience as a heavy duty worker and appealing for a fresh start. The president considers the request following brief inquiries.
Most Wabash shopmen returned to work Friday but five local men remained idle awaiting orders. Passenger service ran near schedule while freight traffic stayed halted. Gene Weber, president of the local Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, discussed the Decatur clerks walkout and the legality of the action. The Quincy unit held to work until formal orders arrive, with the situation in the C B and O wards unchanged.
George B Pfanschmidt was acquitted of speeding claims after a police court trial. Attorney Frank Garner defended him while City Attorney Wheelock prosecuted. Pfanschmidt testified he was at his home six miles east of Quincy, not near Twenty fourth street and Broadway, and claimed misidentification of his car by officers.
W P Flint, assistant state entomologist, surveyed orchards and urged spraying to kill codling moth eggs. He said third brood larvae hatch and enter apples in southern Illinois around Sept 15 and central Illinois around Aug 17, with eggs continuing to hatch through late September. A late spray around Sept 5 to 10 is advised in areas with heavy cooling notch.
Local county officials received a notice signed by Charles H. Thomas director of the Training school for Girls at Geneva stating that girls have been committed from many counties so rapidly that the school’s accommodations are exhausted. The message asked juvenile court officials not to send any more wayward girls until more space is available.
Streets on three sides of Washington square will be opened for traffic today. Superintendent Schelp said the tarvia application has been completed and the streets rolled with a steam roller. The sand used is coarser and was purchased in St. Louis from the Merrimie river.
Joseph Schwiete was arrested Friday night with Flossie Orange and Dora Wright, both described as Negro women, found in the hems of the women at 734 Olive Street by Detectives Scheppers Ford Ryan and Rosendale. The trio were jailed and all three face police court today on vagrancy charges.
In La Harpe Illinois on August 9 a large crowd watched a slow track on the last day of the Great Western circuit racing. Fast times included 2:17 for Hallie Hayt with Charlie Golden second and Don Nechonias third. Deuces Wild and Alta Donovan led wins in other events, while Tip Top and Wattie McChuskey also placed well in respective divisions.
A public mass meeting is scheduled in the Chamber of Commerce tonight at 8 to decide whether Quincy should back the Rushville to Peoria road first or the Quincy Beardstown Springfield Danville route. Officials seek a clear, representative will from Quincy to guide Illinois highway commissioners and avoid delays.
Mrs Eliza Harrod mother of Esther Harrod and Mrs W B Sruley died at 1523 North Sixth street after more than two years of illness. Born March 28 1847 in St Artris tine she married Allen H Harrod in 1875. She joined Christian church in St Augustine and later First Christian in Quincy. Survived by brother Edwin Cabbitt and four step sons L B S M Harrod N M Harrod and H B Harrod. Funeral Sunday at St Augustine. viewing Saturday in Quincy.
Mrs Mary Leacocks aged 69 wife of William Leacocks died at 419 North Fifth street Friday night after a 15 year illness. She had lived in the city for 50 years and was a loyal Vermont Street Methodist church member. Surviving are her husband John Richardson Hannibal half-brother and Mrs John Allison Hannibal half-sister.
Isaac Cadwaladera, 54, resident of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, died at 3:05 PM Thursday of valvular paralysis. A member of Company T, 148th Illinois Infantry, he was admitted in 1913. No relatives survive.
Henry Grate O Clark ford A Hum phrey and N Cann of Washington University St Louis traveled Friday aboard the steamer Keokuk aiming to descend to St Louis by canoe. They camped on a sandbar near the river bridge while waiting to embark. The Dandelion lighthouse boat passed Quincy en route to St Paul. Nearly 1200 people rode the Sidney from Keokuk Warsaw Excur sion. Nauvoo towed two barges upriver. Twelve sisters from St Marys academy toured the water works with Engineer Brinkoetter and learned about the plant.
In probate court an inventory of Geo D Roth estate lists real estate 5000 chattel 9226 cash 13 84 and notes 1600. Charles Koontz trustee reports receipts 1069 20 evenly divided among heirs. Letters of administration issued to Abner Gates for Anna Gates and bond of 200 approved. Norwegian experimenters report bread capable of 20 percent of Mah.
Delegates from Quincy unions meeting in the Trades and Labor assembly endorsed the Molders Union No. 44 protest against high living costs and supported urging Congress to lower expenses or raise wages. They called for petitions for initiative and referendum, constitutional amendments, and public-utility ownership and approved Labor Day plans.
Grand and petit jurors were named for the September term by Circuit Clerk Beatty. The grand jury reports September 15, with petit jurors serving the second and third weeks. Members include Harry Bennett Clayton F B Fransen W C Omer and others from Quincy, Ursa, Mendon, Concord, and several towns.
Judge Wolfe sustained the demurrer of Attorney Walter H. Bennett in the county court Friday afternoon in the suit brought by D. W. Mumper to recover $650 in attorneys fees claimed as overcharges in an estate settlement.
The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy switchmen, not baggagemen, will face the Electric Wheel nine Saturday afternoon. The Q team manager requested the correction since no baggagemen are on the squad.
The Marion County Court has not decided on the Quincy Taylor road plan to build six miles of highway. The court will revisit the proposition the first Monday in September with possible input from the road organization. The court has long expressed a goal to improve roads in Fabius Township within tax limits. Highway Engineer A V Ely notes the proposal as favorable and considers it acceptable for Marion County.
Prof. Ellis Brooks directs the Illinois State band in an evening concert at Washington Park featuring The Star Spangled Banner, pieces from Idyllic Ballet Suite, Navarre Ten Minutes With The Minstrels, The Bohemian Girl, and The Sturmvogel among others with community singing during intermission.
Residents owning property from Van Buren to South Park met with Mayor O'Brien Friday to discuss paving South Eighth Street. They agreed to seek a private settlement to avoid court action, with most favoring paving and two holdouts. Property owners between Van Buren and Harrison said they will sign to share costs, likely choosing Tarvia eight inch paving.
Y M C A business men and friends will attend a supper on Wednesday afternoon August 20 near Ursa on a farm in Adams county. Menu includes fried chicken creamed gravy sweet corn biscuits mashed potatoes apple sauce tomatoes beans and cream. Reservations urged by August 5 via Sam Gabel, transport by auto or ride with others. Sam’s phone is 1400.
Ben Kyat was named delegate at the meeting of the local aene of Eagles held Thursday evening to the grand acre convention of Eagles in New Haven Connecticut to be held the week beginning August 15. Plans were made for an open meeting September 4 with ladies auxiliary as guests. a class adoption is set for October 2.
C E Delaplain reports two more city property sales a bungalow on Chestnut street and the 10 room brick residence at 826 North Fifth owned by Charles W Kiel to Mr and Mrs L A Page If it's a home you want go to Delaplain Office Sterns Bldg Room 9 just off the elevatorupported by sales team Twiehouse Mason and staff offer rentals and farm land services with local office promotion and general real estate guidance
Fair Saturday and probably Sunday with warmer conditions expected Sunday in the north and central portions. The forecast covers Illinois and Missouri with similar conditions across the region.
Friends of the late Miss Alice Fek hut are invited to attend the Junep services Sunday afternoon August 14 at the Kentucky Street Mix church Bartel in Woodland cemetery. Please omit flowers.
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