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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
4
Crowds pack the Quincy Armory as the Fifth Regiment poultry show enters its second day. Judges and dignitaries from Illinois and Missouri honor exhibitors like Kellogg & Kellogg and J. Fischer, with prizes awarded for Leghorns, Buff Orpingtons, Dark Cornish, and more. Exhibits feature numerous champions and noted breeders, while meals and toasts mark a lavish event.
Miss Fawn Lippincut spent the day attempting to buy a pair of shoes and her purse caused an unsuccessful attempt.
James R. Albright of the state board of equalization reports railroad property valuations in Adams county remain at 1915 levels. County Clerk Billy Smith estimates Adams county tax rate will be 5.30 per 100 dollars, up from 5.28, due to higher county real estate charges and slight city and school rate declines. The only statewide rise is a 2 million dollar increase in personal property. Mayor Abbott says water works bonds totaling 130 thousand dollars will not raise the city’s corporate rate, which will stay the same.
Al Hummert assistant superintendent at Gem City Pressed Brick and son of former Fifth ward alderman John T. Hummert wed Miss Helen Frese daughter of Mrs Hannah Frese at St John church Thanksgiving morning. Rev Father Hohl officiated in a simple ceremony. the couple live with the bride’s mother at 1105 Lind street and plan no honeymoon until Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Attendants were Miss Cory Miller and Joseph Frese.
Mr and Mrs Marks Alexander of 1511 Broadway welcomed a son Thursday morning at Blessing hospital. The child adds to their family as the city records note the new arrival.
Attendance at the poultry show in the Armory Thursday drew several visitors from outside Lima including T. L. Orr Bert Whitney H A Allen P G Hess R E Gunlock Stanley Peter a and Dan Haselwood of Payson J B Harris Astonia Ill John Pevehouss Dr C B Pottle both of Clayton R E B Ps of Chicago George Moon of Bushnell Til R B Rundle Colchester Roy Kemper and W H Seara Clarence Mo John Bullock Kirksville Mo and T Lusk and Lymen Burrow Colchester
Wilson says the Carranza government detained him in a municipal palace then sent him by train to Vera Cruz after Thanksgiving he remanded to New York and plans to return to Mexico City once the U S government clarifies charges. He notes no property was seized and details remain secret.
Sam Farlow of Camp Point, facing a coal shortage, digs on his farm and uncovers a 32 inch vein of first grade bituminous coal 22 feet down. He criticizes blame culture in rising costs, noting coal dealers push prices while workers earn higher wages.
Quincy bakers contemplate raising prices for haircuts and beard trims ten cents starting January 1. The local barbers union considers the resolution, with a price for a haircut set at five cents and a beard trim at a quarter. The 50 union members hear the employers’ request as the decision nears. Cleero Whitaker of Taylor says travel improvements have improved the Taylor Quincy road for automobilie travel.
An invitation to all fathers to bring their sons and to sons to bring their fathers. The evangelist announces a noted sermon on Ex cuses covering the whole ground. A special roped off section for dad and his son will be set aside. Tabernacle supporters will push publicity to promote the event.
A two day bazar at St Boniface hall concluded Thursday with a wholesome Country Kid play directed by Father Kunsch. The event featured a village cast led by Walter Jansen as Reuben Thacker, a bustling musical program between acts, and a bustling country store and committee lineup.
New York aims to erect the first diagnostic hospital in the country at a cost of 200000. The Diagnostic Society of New York announced the project to provide expert diagnosis for all cases and direct patients to specialists or back to their general practitioner with a full diagnosis, treatment plan, and literature references.
JOPLIN Missouri December 1 Earl F. P. Raymond a mess sergeant in company G second Missouri infantry killed himself Thursday by drinking poison after telling friends he preferred death to more border service He had been granted a month furlough in October 36 while stationed at Laredo
Rev Harland B Carrick leads a new religion founded in Quincy. The Society of Primitive Christians seeks to evangelize across the United States with no creed, funds raised by public donations, and missions in Quincy and beyond. Carrick plans street meetings and a mission at 237 South Fifth Street.
Knollenberg Milling will replace steam with electric power in the near future, a major improvement for the mill. The change aims to boost efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Thanksgiving drew crowds in Quincy for a poultry show and football game. Visitors from out of town fed squirrels and pigeons in Washington park, sharing peanuts and popcorn at various times.
Thanksgiving week postpones the naval reserves drill with a special upcoming session to meet federal pay qualification. Affected members should note November and December drill requirements.
The YMCA gymnasium contest starts Monday with awards for general efficiency. It will run through the winter months. The first man in each class receives a Y letter in old English felt, with black letters for the next ten in each class.
Arthur Nichols of near Mendon died at 6:30 p m Thursday after five weeks of typhoid fever complications. Born Sept 28 1874 he was 42. Married Rosa A French Feb 24 1897 he was Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen. Survived by widow two children Ethel Louis parents J H Nichols Long Beach Cal one brother Frank Abilene Kan and other relatives. Funeral notice later.
In Galesburg circuit court on Wednesday Paul Smith and Samuel McClure were ordered to pay $400 to George W. Robertson after he alleged they ran him down with a car and smashed his buggy injuring his arm. The boys are Knox College students and Smith is brother of Zeus Smith, high school principal. The jury initially misnamed the defendants and had to retry the verdict.
Yoday s Meetings Gem City lodge No 367 Odd Fellows meets in the I O O F hall South Side Boat club Quincy lodge of Masons meets in Masonic temple North Side Boat club Legal Order of Moose Ladies circle No 189 meets in Moose hall.
The tabernacle service yesterday morning collected 91.58 for the Thanksgiving offering. Half will be divided between Woodland Home and Blessing Hospital, and the remainder will go to the European war sufferers' fund.
Aldermen and representatives of railways and mines, along with citizens, plan a council chamber meeting this evening to seek methods to ease the city’s high coal prices. Railroad officials and coal dealers have been invited. a sharp clash between Alderman McNutt and coal dealer Philip O’Brien is anticipated amid debates on who bears responsibility.
Whist was played in St Marys Hall on Thursday with the Women’s Altar society hosting. Afternoon 18 tables and evening 34, seven prizes in the afternoon with separate men’s and women’s awards. Grand prize went to Joseph Karch.
The Dewey school Parent-Teachers Association will hold a bazaar on December 8 in the portable building. The sale features fancy work aprons ice cream cake soda and homemade candy plus a chili soup supper in the evening.
Books in State's Attorney Fred Wolfe's office will be audited by the finance committee of the board of supervisors this afternoon. Wolfe relinquishes the office to Roy Adair as routine supervisory business opens a four day annual meeting. The board will address appointments for a city physician county physician for the poor house and a court house janitor likely Monday.
A valuable horse belonging to Mr. Schmetzle was fatally injured on Twentieth Street near Cherry Wednesday night. Frightened by a street car the horse reared and plunged, striking its head against the car and suffering a concussion of the brain, dying before morning.
Weather forecast summarizes conditions in Illinois Missouri and Iowa. Illinois shows fair and warmer Friday followed by fair Saturday with cooler north and west areas. Missouri should have fair Friday and Saturday with cooler conditions in the north on Saturday. Iowa expects fair Friday and Saturday with warmer conditions in the extreme east and cooler in the west on Friday and slightly cooler Saturday in the east.
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