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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1915
Page
4
Peter Brimm, a 75 year old bachelor, reportedly wandered for a week in the countryside, prompting police and local search efforts. Neighbors recalled Brimm as quiet and frugal, with concerns rising as his absence stretched days. He was last seen near the village outskirts and authorities issued a missing person alert.
Peter Brimm, 75, a Civil War veteran and former Quincy Soldier’s Home resident, wandered from a Versaillgs picnic and was found fading near a shed. After a week of exposure he was transported to medical aid but died at 4 p.m. Sunday. Funeral at Gray residence with burial in Heisman Cemetery.
Sickness common in summer blamed on pollen and dust. Hay fever and asthma sufferers are advised to seek mountains or sea, while many at home can use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound to ease inflammation soothe bronchial tubes and aid breathing for better sleep. Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
Despondent Charles Wambles of Twenty sixth Street near Spruce Street attempted suicide with a revolver on Saturday night but faced loading trouble. His wife cried out, and neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Bennett helped disarm him, preventing tragedy.
Coroner Haley held an inquest into the death of John P Frewele, a 75 year old escaped resident of the Soldiers Home. Engineer Grant Lackey testified seeing the man on the track ahead of train No 34 before he stepped off as the engine passed and was struck. Frewele was brought to St Mary's hospital in Quincy and died there. Identification testimony will be taken to complete the record.
Local items report visits by Chicago residents Glen W Smith and Harry Githens with tuner O H Cady at 61614 Madison street. social events include a St Anthonius picnic. utility kudos to Quincy Gas and Electric for quick electric wiring at carnival grounds. Advertisements note hosiery sales at Halbach Schroeder Co and a Bockenhoff Des Moines trip. Two Liberty township bridges Phillips and McMahon approved at $1500 total. Mary Hedges tenth birthday surprise. James Irwin injured when wagon ran away near Wabash round house. city health department driver hospitalized after incident at river dump area.
Mrs. Dora Waller, about sixty, was struck while crossing Sixth and Maine streets as Miss Ella Schwagmeyer drove east on Maine. Waller suffered a head injury and possible skull fracture, rendered unconscious, with internal bleeding suspected. She was taken to St. Mary’s hospital after examination by Dr. W. H. Baker, while the Schwagmeyers, including Alma Schwagmeyer, accompanied her to the hospital. The incident, described as unavoidable, occurred as bystanders assisted.
Wednesday fireworks display and performing acrobat at the fountains follow with Chaplin Vaudeville acts Friday Aug 25. Sunday features a bean guessing contest at the band stand, prizes listed with a seven place scheme. Elks Festival Sept 1 2 3 offers 50000 in gold and lantern decorations, gate admission includes a prize chance.
East End Christian Church society hosts an East End Chautauqua in the church this evening with a full day’s session promised in one event. W. H. Wyatt of Burkett Nebraska writes to The Quincy Whig, renewing his subscription to keep in touch with news from Adams County’s past residents.
Big picnic day in San Antonius draws Quincy residents to the scene with State Street road praised as best route. Former Quincyan W. E. Ward of Atchison Kansas, once of this city, visits and says Quincy is growing cleaner and more businesslike. Ward, formerly with Miller WV Oliver of Camp Point, notes his travels prove Quincy will measure up well and returns to Atchison tonight.
Washington bulletin states fourth class mail for values up to 25 dollars will now be insured for three cents, and up to 100 dollars for 25 cents, replacing prior charges of five and ten cents. No action taken on police pension fund as Mayor Abbott was absent. finance committee met at mayor's office with members including Acting Mayor O'Brien and former policemen beneficiaries. Also reports coal miner August Weaver of Bevier Mo loaded for St Marys Hospital after a broken leg from a knee fracture.
Yesterday morning a North End woman Mrs Wiley Hunsaker of 625 North Fifth Street fell from a sidewall in front of the Herman drug store near Sixth and Elm streets and broke her leg. She was taken by police ambulance to Blessing hospital where Dr H S Knappheide is treating her. Dr W H Baker of the city is caring for another injured man from the incident.
Fred and Marie Keepper transfer part 117 block 23 Quincy to Irene M Dickhut for 10 dollars. Clara S and Edgar E McDowell transfer lots 183 and 192 in Clayton to Charlotte M Hough for 1200 dollars.
George Stickney, teacher at Lima school, acts as temporary county superintendent during the honeymoon of R. N. Stacy, who is expected back Friday.
Tit Aug 23 Rev David Martin Smashey evangelist of Chicago conducts special meeting at Reed's Christian church of Hull. Church organized July 25 1915 with 10 charter members and dedicated July 4 named for Uncle Reed. Rev J M Gallahorn of San Jose Cal is pastor. All day meeting Sunday drew attendees from miles away and was successful.
G A Urban reports another oil gusher near his lease in Oklahoma. The well, capped by the government, shot oil 180 feet into the air. It lies 1.5 miles northeast of Urban’s lease, between the two earlier gushers. Urban plans to return to Ada soon.
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