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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
5
In Hammondton New Jersey on December 9 Charles S White, a next door neighbor to the Dansy family, was arrested Monday accused of murdering Billy Dansy. Edith L Jones, housekeeper for Councilman Edward C White, identified Charles as connected to the case.
The prisoners were moved to Mays Landing and jailed in the county facility after a quiet arrest. Detectives delivered them by automobile to Hammondton for formal arraignment before a magistrate who kept silent. Word of the arrests reached the town Monday night.
Washington December 9 No decision was handed down by the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of the wartime prohibition and the Volstead enforcement act. Arguments were heard at the request of the government with a ruling not expected before next opinion day. Cases from Kentucky New York Baltimore and New Orleans were involved with manufacturing bear containing 2.75 percent alcohol under review. Breverage cases may be argued further this week while briefs are suggested by government counsel.
New York December 9 Foreign exchange rates hit fresh lows as franks sold at 1.082 per dollar and live checks at 12.82 per dollar. Pound demand bills brought 3.853, while German marks traded around 2.09 cents. Jewelry heist in Chicago saw $100,000 worth stolen from Morris Klein shop by three young robbers. An inventor patents a belt suspended pouch for watches.
In Jacksonville on December 9, the defense rested in Dr. Horace Reddish’s murder trial as testimony reinforced his alibi. Witnesses including John W. Mackelden, also charged, said they shared a bed with Reddish the night of the crime, supported by Mrs. Mackelden and the slain man’s widow. The state has not undermined the alibi that placed him in St Louis all night. rebuttal testimony followed.
William Russell stars in Six Feet Four at the Orpheum with a western adventure portrait and a fast draw scene. A vaudeville bill features contortionist Harry Watkins, dancers Clara Weating and Ralph Walton, and The Temple Quartet delivering high class musical numbers drawing strong audience response.
Miss Pauline Behan of Camp Point and Hobart Donley of Camp Point were married Saturday at Rock Island at 5 20 PM They left for Chicago with the bride’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs James Perry of Rock Island The bride is Camp Point’s daughter a Maplewood high graduate and former Camp Point Journal typist The groom is a Camp Point native who served in the armed forces The couple will honeymoon and then take residence on the Donley farm west of town
The Krupp works in Essen began producing locomotives with a first engine hauling 10 freight cars. The new department, employing 3,500 workers, is said to be capable of turning out 300 locomotives and 3,000 freight cars annually.
Local items mention Mrs Harry Keflar improving after surgery at Blessing hospital. Christmas Savings Club enrollments expand at State Street Bank and Trust, State Savings Loan and Trust Company, and the Quincy branches. Various residents, trades, and businesses noted including Dr Stannus eye ear nose and throat, urban arrivals, shop activity, and community events.
Nationwide search by detectives Red Cross and newspapers failed to locate George McFarland Hearne of Carthage who enlisted as a hospital apprentice and disappeared from League Island on July 10. Born in Quincy grandson of Campbell S Hearne, he boarded trains and vanished. Parents remain hopeful he is alive amid mystery and unconfirmed sightings in New Mexico.
A family clings to hope for the return of their son, living with the belief that brain trouble has not erased his identity or their bond. They persevere in searching for news or a sighting that could restore their him to home.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Cifford Miller of 10221 Kentucky Street was christened Junior Cifford Miller on Sunday afternoon by Rev. E.
A son was born Monday night to Mr and Mrs William Cleve land of 637 North Seventh Street The notice mentions the remedy LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as a cold and cough remedy sold with Grove’s signature on each box The text reflects an old style birth notice mixed with an advertisement for the product.
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