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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
2
Attractions at the fair drew strong interest as four races were highlighted among the top features. Organizers touted the events as major draws, with spectators flocking to see competitive runs and prize offerings throughout the day.
Green City Mo Aug 18 The Green City fair second day drew better weather and attendance. Our Billy the Knox City standout won the 2 19 pace while other races listed include 3 00 pace 2 22 trot and three highths dash with several entrants and times. The day highlighted top horses and notable female displays, all part of a growing county fair program.
Edward R. Howlett of Quincy was arrested last night by Chief Koch and Detective Scharnhorst on charges of desertion from the United States Army. He was taken into custody at his mother's Walnut alley home and will be sent to Jefferson Barracks, St Louis, for military authority to handle the case.
John Dale Davidson, 30, Gibbs, Missouri. Catherine Leota Tarr, 26, Kirksville, Missouri. Albert H. Heidbreder, 37, Quincy. Anna M. Lankameyer, 30, Quincy are named in marriage license records.
Mr and Mrs R Larimore of Plainville left on an extended 90 day trip to the Pacific coast visiting Colorado California and other Western states They will spend time at two expositions County C E Convention Soon Plans for the annual county convention of the C E society will be out The convention will be held in Camp Point September 24 and 25 and arrangements will be considered by Camp Point endeavorers next week Guests From Kansas City Mrs W F Kleeberger and son Reed visit the city as guests of Mrs Kleeberger's parents at 512 South Fourth street They expect to stay about a week or ten days Writes From Southwest Earl Hodges recently left The Whigs staff to join The Daily Oklahoman in Oklahoma City He says he is settled but the town is dry and he will cover police court news
Three unknown peddlers were arraigned before Judge Reardon on charges of peddling without a license after being picked up by Patrolman Thomas Ryan while trying to sell goods on lower Broadway. Albert Straham A Mitchell and A J Ganalle faced fines of 4 dollars plus costs for the first two and 10 dollars plus costs for the third.
Sunday night a valuable collie owned by Mr and Mrs J J McGraw at 2233 State Street was killed by a passing street car at Nineteenth and State streets. The couple say the car fender was not down and the driver did not stop. Also, yesterday afternoon a Citizens Water Works horse slipped and fell on the brick pavement at Eighth and Hampshire streets but was freed and unharmed.
Van Blair accepts a new position shaping the city’s public image. Officials say the move aims to present a more pleasing style in civic leadership and communications.
Bert Van Blair has been granted a franchise by Loraine trustees to build a power plant in the Adams county town. Construction starts immediately with rapid progress and the plant is to be finished and in operation by November 1. Citizens foresee substantial growth and modernization for Loraine and surrounding areas.
Miss Rothgeb, Clayton primary department teacher, was in the city yesterday. Deputy Sheriff Frank McNay took soldiers deemed insane at the Soldiers Home to the Bartonville asylum. Judge Albert Akers returned from Camp Point rested. D H Palmer, representing Central States Sales Co, traveled to Chicago on stock sale business with CP&Q Traction. In Thomas B Lemaster estate, appraisers awarded $500 to the widow for year one. Charles L Bartlett reports receipts and disbursements of $213.52. Henry Peuster’s will admitted to probate, widow Catherine Peuser named executrix with bond of $200. Inventory lists real estate lot 24, block 115, Wood’s addition, Quincy.
An old style ad promotes Dr King s New Discovery for cough relief. It claims using cats to avoid draughts exposure and sudden changes plus a dose soothes irritation, stops cough, and over 45 years of use guarantees relief with money back if it fails. It urges getting a bottle from a druggist at low cost.
J. M. Waterbury of New York City claims to be the world’s longest piano endurance artist. He aims to beat his 65 hour 7 minute mark at the Annex cafe on Maine Street starting noon tomorrow, eating and shaving without stopping. He disputes claims of hypnosis or drug use.
Benny Grawe, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Grawe, living near the railroad bridge on North Twenty fourth street, received a deep gash in the calf of his right leg when a scythe fell from a barn hook. He was taken to St Mary’s hospital in serious condition after losing blood, then moved by police ambulance. His parents were away at a fish fry in Melrose township.
Boyer stood in Riverside township yesterday afternoon as the bridge repaired by Electric Wheel Works was accepted. The work cost 512 dollars. Judge McCarl united John Dale Davidson of Gibbs Missouri and Miss Catherine Leota Tarr of Kirksville in Adair county. They plan to reside in Gibbs. First pavement hearing set for September 3 at City Hall to discuss Fourteenth Street between Broadway and State Street. likely paving delayed until next spring due to project length.
Bluff Hall Aug 18 700 to 800 attended the annual Bluff Hall Congregational church picnic at Echterkamp s grove. The Bluff Hall band led music and the supper fund raised with 35 cents per plate fed the crowd. County Clerk Billy Smith won the throwing contest aided by County Treasurer Ed Peter whose yelling drew a police call but Erde Beatty calmed the mob. Day ended peacefully as darkness fell and attendees dispersed.
H W Cranmer returns Monday as YMCA physical director. Rev and Mrs Harder of Hinsdale visit daughter in town. Reckmeyers spend a week in St Louis with relatives. Lueggering moved to Blessing hospital. James Buffington, county recorder, reports fishing poor on river. St Anthonius picnic set for August 24. Mayor Abbott and wife enjoy Los Angeles trip. Grimmers and McKee travel to Chicago and Milwaukee. Streckfus steamboat tickets up, St Paul and Dubuque docked locally with Modern Woodmen round trip. Alfalfa seed promotion, Eckles child operation for adenoids. Local croque tournament results and tennis weather delays noted. Waterworks intake progress. new pipe sections placed. River traffic and steamer visits described.
City and state officials warn that milk and cream dealers must obtain new licenses by July 1 or face possible prosecutions. Only fourteen of over 100 licensed last year have complied so far, with two months grace due to a date change. Delinquents will be notified and warrants may follow for continuing to sell without permits. A list of a dozen licensed dealers is provided including August C. Griep, Henry Voss, Keck Brothers, and Kroner Bros.
Congressman Edward J. King of Galesburg arrived in Quincy on the late train Wednesday evening and will depart this morning for Mendon where he will speak at the Tri State picnic. He plans to travel to Clayton for the Old Settlers' picnic Friday. He is in excellent health and expects to be in Washington by Oct. 1 for Congress.
Inventory filed yesterday shows a one half interest in part of lot two block 20 Keyes addition Quincy. It lists cash of 2 dollars and household goods valued at 70 dollars.
The Women's Loyal Moose Circle held a pleasant social at Moose Hall due to weather, serving ice cream to a good attendance. Committee chair Mrs HH Emerson led the event with members Mrs Geo Schubert, Mrs Tony Sibbing, Mrs Henry Kaelber, and Mrs John J Richmueller. Beginning next month the Circle will start monthly whists alternating with men’s whists every two weeks.
Postwar era ad notes kidneys suffer from age and overwork causing aches and puffiness. It claims Foley Kidney Pills restore balance by aiding uric acid and toxin elimination, preventing disease. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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