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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
6
Only a few teachers absent as enrollment nears 400, filling nearly every seat in the high school auditorium. Governor Brumbaugh and Dr. Slutz captivate with lectures on teaching, duty, and school spirit, while Prof. Yoder’s songs keep the pace lively.
A humorous Abe Martin note laments courtesy but quips that small price shifts, like a nickel cigar rising a notch, spoil the mood of a hopeful morning downtown. The tone is folksy and light, reflecting small town worries over everyday prices.
The Lions Club at Hotel Quincy luncheon agreed to assist the Salvation Army campaign for over 20000 dollars. The Lions will cooperate in all ways and take over a section of the town to secure subscriptions if needed. J Frank Garner was away. H Dee Brooks presided. Two new members joined: Prof Ellis Brooks and J F Wellemeyer.
Dr Slutz will discuss "The Lessons the School Can Learn from the Business World" and "Home Study and School Efficiency." Prof Yoder performed "The Americans Come" with an encore. The institute closes Friday noon.
Scoutville opens to visitors to view the camp bay scouts at work and enjoy races staged by the scouts. A marked road from the highway past Franklin school leads to the camp, with parking provided. Visitors staying all day should bring their own food since the boys cannot accommodate meals.
Quincey orders for government food have not been fulfilled from the Chicago office yet. Assistant post master John Carroll said Wednesday that they could be expected any time this week. The Chicago office is working night and day to fulfill orders. The Quincy office will stay open until a zone headquarters orders otherwise. Blankets await a new distribution system before market release.
County judge Fred Wolfe granted adoption to Ambrose A. and Mrs. McMillan for seven year old Lucile Morris later renamed Lucille Vivian McMillan. Mother deceased. In separate action a county commission declared three Soldiers' Home residents insane and ordered transfer to the state hospital in Jacksonville: Emma Thompson, Hugh F. Ames and David W. Clark.
Quarry workers at Menke Stone & Lime Co won higher wages. Labourers now earn 3.50 dollars per day and quarrymen 3.60 dollars for a nine hour day. Gypsies near Quincy were ordered to move after being accused of stealing corn from Liebes farm. Deputy Sheriffs ordered the camp removed. Moose lodge initiated three new members and plans an annual dance likely to be held at the open air dance hall on Twenty seventh and Broadway.
Three carloads of St Agnes branch members and friends from the W C U enjoyed a Wednesday evening trolley excursion. Cars departed Twentieth and Vine at 7 30 and Eighth and Maine at 7 45. Music came from Riviera Guitars and Mandolin Club, all members of the WCG U.
The Chamber of Commerce board voted to accept business manager Tru man T. Pierson's resignation effective Nov 10 and awarded a one month bonus. A director committee will study applicants, and a field survey will precede a successor. A referendum vote showed 156 to 36 to retain Pierson.
Quincy merchants and workers will observe Labor Day with all principal retail stores closed. The Retail Clerks union pressed for holidays and workers praised the move at a recent meeting. They plan to push for Sunday closures of grocery stores and a 6 pm weekday closing time.
Little Archie Trent, at the center of an custody contest, is in a Detention Home awaiting two county court hearings on September 16 for adoption and for a declaration of dependency. The Berryhills care for him while Nolan seeks custody with his grandmother Mrs Trent after Deputy Reinold took the boy from the Berryhills. The mother Lilian Welton was recently arrested for stealing.
Marriage licenses issued for William P. Meierkord of Quincey wedded to Emma F. Heidbreder of Quincey. Also Raymond Aeek of Indianapolis to Louise Meyer of Quincy. Vennie Downey, 23, Clayton, weds Ruby Purpus, 21, Clayton. Earl Bailey, 24, Maywood, weds Lessie Pittman, 19, Maywood. Fernoratio Parsons, 24, Carso Mo., weds Hilda Carr, 21, Riverside.
In probate court, Emma Daniel as administratrix filed the inventory showing real estate valued at 1500 dollars in Payson. Chattels amount to 269.45 dollars and deposits plus War Savings Stamps total 35 dollars. Bertsella A Flack, executor for Richard Flark, filed bond of 600 dollars Wednesday.
Olive Settle and Adams P. Settle sold Lot 7 Block 1 Edward Everett's addition to Quincey minus 23 feet south to Mabel E. Wells and Clarence A. Wells sold to Harry F. Schrader a parcel described as ne yu ar of Section 36 Burton Township for 10 dollars in a record noting transfers and prices.
W. W. Wolfe of Lewistown Illinois pleads for help locating his 10 year old daughter Vera. He claims she is being carried south in a wagon with her mother Ada Wolfe two horse traders and the wife of one trader. A warrant is out for Ada Wolfe and Clarence Morey.
Apportionment of new street lights approved by the city council light committee at a Wednesday night meeting. Eight full lights and five half lights were designated for wards with specific locations on Broad way Jefferson Washing ton Ohio Adams Sycamore Spruce Payson avenue and various cross streets.
A Quincy finance committee meeting considered buying and placing trail markers from Good Reds Service corporation. Prices were sought for several markers while the annexation of property north of Locust street was discussed but no action taken on either item.
The United States Treasury department has notified Quincy that government posters for Boy Scouts will arrive soon. Three poster types urge soldiers to continue insurance by converting to preferred policies. The move mirrors past government campaigns with Liberty loans and thrift stamps. A Scout Executive will be brought to town to dedicate time to local work, and citizens are urged to support the Rotary club's $15,000 drive for three years of scouting.
Help wanted for two carrier boys at the Whig office circulation department. Apply in person for job duties and routes.
Royal hotel company to lease Hotel Newcomb from Quincy Hotel company with a 10 to 15 year term. George Thompson to lead both properties. extensive renovations planned including fourth floor apartments for light housekeeping. Over 300 rooms under combined management, aiming for higher standards and economies.
Quincy Day at the Carthage fair draws many from Quincy with favorable weather. The Quincy Chamber of Commerce urges attendance, arranging car pools from the Chamber at dawn for those without transport. Missouri Earl, owned by Tom Lane, is entered in the free for all pace, the feature race, with other local entrants. The Selis Floto circus performed on Wednesday and there were no races. A large crowd attended.
T P A members and friends with cars planning to attend the picnic in South Park on Saturday afternoon are asked to assemble on Maine Street in front of the bank stand at 2 30 o clock. L A Morest in charge of parade features asks all car owners and aides to notify him today or Friday morning at Hotel Quincy or War Camp Community Service Office on North Fifth Street telephone 559.
Dr W H Baker will today move his office in the Majestic building to the Minors Bank building to occupy the suite formerly used by Dr Otis Johnston. Miss Loraine Kasparie has been in Blessing hospital for two weeks and now recovers at home in Bloomfield. Corporal Arthur Moecker returns home after service with Company C 28th infantry first division. He and Mrs Moecker visiting at his grandmother Mrs Fannie Robinson 930 Kentucky street.
Joseph and Ernest Birefield, president and secretary of the Hotel Sherman Co., appeared before a federal commissioner and posted bonds on charges of advertising liquor for sale in dry territory. It was alleged that ads ran in South Dakota and New York.
Victor Dillon, secretary of the War Camp Community Service in charge of the Quincy office, plans to resign and take a business opportunity in St. Louis. He was not reached for comment, but friends say the decision is made. Several men seek his successor, but no appointment has been announced.
Andrew Lauter described as a pseudo detective was sentenced to the workhouse in police court for vagrancy and to be held until a guardian or friends in New Baden Illinois send for him. He recently came to Quincy aboard a Barnes circus train and had been in an asylum with delusions.
Amelia Callaghan, jailed for contributing to the delinquency of her children, was released Wednesday due to poverty and illness. She could not pay a $200 fine, and an affidavit labeled her a pauper. Her 14-year-old daughter Anna May wed 68-year-old William Waller, after which her other children were removed.
Fred Frese was jailed Wednesday on assault and battery charges after allegedly striking Clarence Cook at the Electric Wheel works, breaking Cook’s nose. Frese posted $200 bond and was released pending a hearing on Tuesday. Frese says the blow followed an insult he received. Deputy Reinhold made the arrest.
Papers filed in county court disclose the Heidbreder estate left to Richard Albert Heidbreder by Albert H. Heidbreder totals 24996.58 with an inheritance on 4996.58 or a fixed tax of 49.96 due. The widow is exempt with a $12492.29 share. Heidbreder, a copartner in the Heidbreder drug stores chain across Quincy, died last October.
George Sexaner was laid away Tuesday afternoon with private funeral services at 2 o'clock from 322 South Tenth Street. A Salem Evangelical church service followed at 2:30. Rev. Leemhuis officiated and burial was in Woodland Cemetery. Bearers were Fred Barth Martin Buerkin Charles Rasche Louis Specht Bernard Ventvertleh and Henry Wessel.
Mrs Charlotte Thomas colored mother of Mrs E W Fresner of 1830 Vermont street died Tuesday night from old age complications. Born near Sulphur Springs Virginia she was 18 at death. For over sixty years she lived in La Grange Missouri, moved to Quincy three years ago to live with her daughter. Survived by granddaughter Mrs Beatrice Peach of this city, a great granddaughter and sister-in-law Miss Margaret Walker, both of Quincy.
A large crowd enjoyed the vaudeville show at Highland last night. Every act was enjoyed and attendance and patronage rose. A special matinee for ladies and children is set for Saturday afternoon. Children presenting the morning Whig ad will enter for 10 cents and receive a ride on the merry go round old mill and coaster.
Pilot E Hamilton Lee of New York and mechanic James E Piggins of Chicago, veterans of the U S air mail service, landed in Quincy on their cross country flight en route to Kirksville and Independence Kansas. They planned exhibitions, then return to Chicago with Piggins staying and Lee continuing to New York. The eight cylinder Curtiss trainer, owned by Chicago Airline and Transit, drew attention as the duo circled and landed safely on sanitarium grounds after earlier delays at Kankakee and Peoria. A kewpie mascot accompanied the trip and would ride the radiator cap on departure.
Quincy guests at the Shelbina fair in Shelby county report one of the year’s best events with exciting races and warm hospitality. Aviator Sam Pickard, a France veteran credited with two Bowie machines, spoke of his romance ending with a 2000 foot marriage ascent near Sedalia. Quincy attendees included John Dehner and others.
Payson prepares for the Old Settlers comeback event today drawing several thousand visitors. Pioneers from Adams County reside in Payson and the annual celebration sparks reminiscences among locals as a big picnic features the eveing program and crowds fill the town.
The forecast notes generally fair weather Thursday across regions, turning unsettled with warmer values Friday. Missouri shows partly cloudy to mostly cloudy conditions with possible showers in west and central areas. Iowa anticipates mostly cloudy skies Friday with warmer western zones. Fall river forecast indicates a gradual fall from Muscatine to Louisiana, with Hannibal expected to drop about 0.3 feet in the next 34 hours.
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