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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1919
Page
6
Women and shoppers packed downtown and outlying districts from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a historic Dollar Day in 1919. Newspapers advertised bargains across all trades, with basements and shoe shops emptied as buyers seized $1 deals. Merchants credit ads for the surge and foresee Dollar Day as an enduring institution in Quincy commerce.
Delaplain reports twenty thousand five hundred dollars spent on Quincy homes last week with several sales on North Fifth Street Thirteenth and Oak East Kentucky North Twelfth and North Sixth. He moved a 24 acre Missouri farm for Asbury merchandise stock at Lewistown and may ship it here to open a store. He touts quick returns and urges contact at Stern Building Second floor Room 89.
George VonderHaar a longtime brick contractor and Catholic community member died at 6 30 pm Thursday at his home 1330 Spring street following complications He had just celebrated his 67th birthday with family and was bedfast since illness Born in Hanover Germany he settled in Quincy and built a large brick business He was a Knights of Columbus Western Catholic union St Aloysius Orphanage society and St Mary Ambulance society member Survived by wife Bernadine four daughters and three sons eight grandchildren two brothers a sister and other relatives Funeral notice to be announced in The Whig
John Metz of Altus Oklahoma died from injuries received in an accident. He was 79, a former Quincy police member, and brother of Chief Jacob Metz. Survived by three sons and a daughter, plus a sister and many relatives. Funeral to be held in Altus.
Herman Niehaus of 1025 Elm street died at 4 am Thursday after a two month illness from heart trouble. A Quincy native, he worked at Little Metal Wheel works and belonged to St. John's Catholic church. Survived by wife Mary Heckenkimp, two daughters Loretta and Lillian, three brothers Gerry Bernard and August, and sisters Mrs. William Ahline and Mrs. John Hummert. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Edward F. Davis former Ellington township resident died in his son’s home in New Orleans on August 13, aged 88. Born in Virginia, he had lived with son Gorge Davis in La Grange before moving to New Orleans. Survived by two sons John Davis of St. Louis and Allen Davis of New Orleans. He was a Methodist and Mason. Masons conducted services and interment was in the New Orleans Masonic cemetery.
Melville Hiateh, resident of the Soldiers and Sailors Home, died Monday in Clayton while visiting relatives. He fell ill only a day earlier, surprising family and friends who noted his usually robust health. He is survived by his wife, one son, and one daughter. Burial services were held in Clayton Cemetery.
Funeral services for Walter Woerman were held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the August F Stormer Undertaking parlors with Rev Schueler pastor of St John Lutheran church officiating. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery.
Arthur B. Niemeyer of 2358 Vermont Street died after an operation in Norton Kansas earlier in the week. Military honors marked the funeral Thursday afternoon with Rev. FL AL McCarty officiating at the Vermont Street church home services. Mrs. Phineas Haggas and Mrs. Dave Shontze sang as six soldier escorts bore the casket and served as firing squad at Greenmount cemetery.
Mrs Mamie Monford of Brookfield Missouri died Thursday evening at St Mary hospital at 6 PM after seven weeks illness. Her Brookfield daughter has been notified.
Quincy introduces Birney street cars on the Baldwin line to handle crowds for the circus. Although smaller than recent city cars, the Birney vehicles promise more speed and were placed on lines Thursday to aid service while not yet fully ready.
Members of Molders No. 44 met at the Labor temple to decide to write Congress representatives from the district urging measures to curb rising prices. A strike threat was discussed but no action taken beyond the letter campaign. Other unions held routine business at the same gathering.
A large crowd attended the Tri-State picnic in Mendon with khaki clad youths, Chaplain Ewert speaking on War, and Judge McCarl welcoming attendees. A field meet, band, service flags, and prizes followed, while an airplane demonstration reached Augusta where a crash damaged the plane but caused no injuries. The Moose of Quincy lost 19 to 10 to Mendon in the afternoon ball game.
Post office officials report reduced sales on Dollar Day with expectations that foodstuffs will be sold by week’s end. No orders from the Chicago office fulfilled yet, but arrival of shipments is anticipated. Army blankets sale not yet notified to Postmaster Lummis and may be deferred to fall. Chicago clerks busy handling high demand overnight. Smaller towns pass surplus allotments to larger cities to meet greater need.
A colored committee from the Eighth and Elm street Baptist church is soliciting members to cover the parish debt to Rev. S. M. Duke who departs September 8. A $250 goal must be raised in ten to twelve days. Collectors include A. Brown, W. Robinson, Wilson Sykes, Solomon Humphrey, RR. T. Berry, the clerk, and Rev. Duke. He heads to New ark New Jersey for the National Baptist convention and then to Chicago for a Home Mission position with white organizations. Iris family had earlier moved to Chicago.
County Highway Superintendent L. L. Boyer reports grading on the hill near Liberty on the Arnold bridge approach is finished. The hill spans about 600 feet with 2060 cubic yards of dirt removed and a hazardous turn eliminated. The Clayton to Paloma oiling project, closed for two weeks, reopened Thursday in fine condition.
The Queen of the West Camp Royal Neighbors will restart monthly whists on September 2 after a summer pause. A whist is planned at the Eagles hall on the first Tuesday afternoon each month. The organizing committee for the first event includes Mrs Rosa Meyer Mrs Hazel Willing Mrs William Steinkamp Mrs Tom Ryan and Mrs Ada Downs.
Treasury asks Boy Scouts of America to display posters urging demobilized veterans to keep War Risk Insurance payments current. The letter from Secretary Carter Glass notes Scouts already aided Liberty Loans and War Savings campaigns, and urges vigorous poster distribution nationwide to prevent loss of insurance and potential hardship for veterans' dependents.
Chamber of Commerce urges Quincyans to travel to Hancock county fair in Carthage on Thursday August 28 for Quincy Day. Businesses and citizens urged to make a holiday, with special Burlington cars and filled autos for Quincy residents, to honor friendship with Hancock county.
Representative residents of Richfield have traveled to Quincy to urge inclusion of Richfield in the state Route 36 plan funded by a $60,000,000 bond issue. A recent Richfield meeting discussed the route via Kinderhook to East Hannibal and decided to appeal to Quincy citizens.
Charles W. Meyer, public administrator of the Soldiers and Sailors Home residents, filed final reports in the county clerk’s office. Receipts and disbursements include $253.65 for William Peterson, $167.66 to county treasurer for unknown heirs, $293.43 for Samuel C. Smith, $401 receipts, Amos Fisher estate $155.17 to heirs with $272.57 receipts, $68.65 for William N. Humphrey, and $58.30 for Roswell T. Heath estates.
Lange Bros will sign the contract with the Board of Education for the new Irving school. Subcontractors include Gem City Electric for electrical work Jost & Westfall for painting George Winking for tin work Sullivan Bros for plumbing and heating and ventilating and Meyer Peters Construction for concrete work. Work begins with tearing down existing buildings to allow student access this year and the project is expected to finish before August 20 1920.
A warrant before Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney charges Joseph G. Damhorst and Clarence Damhorst of the Broadway firm with short weight. Letha Derby says a peck of potatoes weighed 12 pounds after purchase and the case, occurring amid a council probe into profiteering, is set for next Tuesday at 2 p.m. The drive includes plans for an inspector of scales and weights to curb high living costs.
Members of the Travelers' Protective association plan the first annual picnic for Saturday August 30 in South Park with an automobile parade from Washington park at 2 30 PM. Free hot roast beef baked ham orange crush soda and ice cream will be provided. women should bring picnic baskets. Prizes totaling more than 200. There will be athletic events and a fishing pond for children. Each member should appoint a fellowship committee for the event.
Col Edward Yates of Pittsfield spent Thursday in Quincy consulting a specialist and planned to travel to Clayton to attend the Wa Settlers picnic. He supports Congressman W B McKinley for the Republican senatorial nomination and says many Pike county Republicans favor a business man from Illinois. He adds that a Taft delegation for president could be assembled with little effort.
An East End matron and neighbors’ children visited the sideshow during a delayed big show at Baldwin park grounds. They peered into a “Men Only” tent where a girl observed scantily clad performers and commented on the contradiction of women appearing inside.
Bishop Fawcett as chamber president aims to call a board meeting for Saturday or Monday as Truman Pierson announces he must resign again from his roles as secretary and business manager. The vacant secretary position draws wide interest from several directors and candidates, including men from Quincy.
Laura McQueen files for divorce alleging extreme cruelty by Howard McQueen. She recalls a 1914 beating that forced police involvement in Hannibal. The couple married July 5, 1890, have 11 children, seven living, all of legal age except a 17 year old daughter. Attorney F. B. McKennan represents Mrs. McQueen.
The condition of Oscar Krug who was shot by his brother Walter remains critical at Blessing hospital. He is paralyzed below the waist and his pulse is high. He rested more comfortably Thursday than on previous days.
Scudder-Gale Grocery Co will build a large warehouse and distributing establishment on Sixth and Kentucky streets. Two parcels have been bought and work will start soon to raze the existing structures east of Woodruff Castle coal yards.
Routine business dominated the Clearing House Association gathering at Hotel Newcomb on Thursday at noon with luncheon served. Arnold Reams faces an arrest warrant from Trenton for alleged embezzlement and theft of 18 army blankets. Captain Bush distributed Victory B buttons at the army recruiting station. Quin waitresses reported for work, dispelling strike rumors and confirming no walkouts.
Despite late arrivals and equipment delays at Baldwin park the Al G Barnes circus drew capacity crowds for both afternoon and evening shows. The 600 actors and 550 horses entertained with animal acts and a pantomime Alice in Jungleland while trains were hindered by disconnection draw bars delaying arrival at the C B & Q yards. The troupe left for Keokuk after the performances.
The county leadership pushes a proposal to transfer main road maintenance to direct supervision by the Board of Supervisors through the county superintendent of highways. Mass meetings will be held in several townships to seek voters approval. Under the plan L. L. Boyer will lead a highway force to keep roads up in a systematic manner.
Andy Bowen formerly with Quincy city fire department has returned home after 28 months in the naval service. He arrived Monday night, surprising his family. Bowen left Quincy with the naval reserves the day after war was declared and was among the last to return. Only two others left at that time remain in service, Arthur Barrelt and Paul Albertson. Bowen served ten months on the battleship Kansas, then on a transport and later on a seaplane tender.
Fair in Illinois and Missouri with unsettled conditions by Saturday and little overall temperature change. Iowa sees fair weather Friday with possible showers Saturday, cooler by afternoon or night. Local temps varied yesterday with rainfall reported and river levels expected to rise slightly from Muscatine to Keokuk while remaining steady or falling slowly from Keokuk to Louisiana over the next 48 hours.
The funeral for the late Frank Niemeyer will be held Saturday at 2 o clock from his residence six miles west of Ursa on the Bot teronal. Burial will take place in Greenmount Cemetery in Quincy. Auto funeral friends invited.
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