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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
7
Reports from Lansing and Quincy spark uncertainty over a man named Tony Martin tied to a woman’s murder. Police say the Lansing description mostly fits the Quincy youth but note heavier build and older age. authorities remain skeptical while others gamble on the case.
After four days of rheumatism of the heart Joseph H. Heim aged seven died yesterday at 8 15 am at 1312 North Ninth street. Born in Quincy on March 28 1908 he was the son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Heim and lived in the city. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. He leaves three brothers Bernard William and Theodore twin, and three sisters Mrs J N Schleicher Hannibal Mo Bertha and Gertrude at home. He was in first grade at St Johns Catholic school.
An advertisement quotes testimonials praising Citrolax for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. It claims quick relief from headaches and a thorough painless cleansing. Utah reader R. H. Weikecht endorses the product as the best laxative used with no gripe or after effects from Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
The funeral of H. H. Emminga at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Golden drew at least 700 mourners. Rev. H Lindemann delivered sermons in English and German, while six Quincy friends served as honorary pallbearers and several others as active pallbearers. The service concluded with burial in the Lutheran cemetery west of Golden.
An evening at the Y M C A gymnasium featured an oyster stew for the gymnasia class followed by a health talk by Dr. Warren Pearce on exercise. Special sale of Hudson silk petticoats offered at Haibach Schroeder Co. Various estate notices and a Christmas Savings club appeal from State Savings Loan and Trust Co. appear among the community notices.
At the Hotel Quincy the Adams County Medical Society elected officers for the ensuing year. President Dr. Dan Stine of Quincy. first vice president Dr. J L Aleshire of Plainville. second vice president Dr. W D Stevenson of Quincy. Secretary Dr. Elizabeth Ball of Quincy. treasurer Dr. Charles Ericson. trustee Dr. R J Christie of Quincy. censor Dr. Kirk Shango of Quincy. Delegate to state convention Dr. H P Bierne. defense committee member Dr. John A Koch of Quincy. About twenty physicians attended the first night session under winter night meetings and summer day meetings. A banquet for retiring officers is planned at Hotel Quincy on January 16.
The Monarchs won two of three against the Safety Firsts at the Tansmann alleys last evening. Meyer topped scoring with 193 pins in the second game as a standout for the Monarchs. Other scores followed in the cited lineup.
Mrs Susan Vining Herrick died at 5 am at her daughter’s home on Maine Street age 80 after a decade of heart and lung trouble. Born August 1835 in Plainville she was the daughter of Abner Vining, lived on the family farm except for a few years post marriage. Burial planned in Plainville. Survived by daughter Mrs Grant Irvin, two grandchildren Mrs Bruce Broady and Mildred Irwin, brother John B Vining, brother in law Dr John G McKinney, and nephew Dr George B McKinney.
Enock Miller late of Camp Point, once near Coatsburg, has been charged repeatedly with failing to support his family. He was arrested yesterday afternoon and brought to this city by Deputy Sheriff Charles Fletcher. His wife and three children were placed in the Detention Home last week. He faces arraignment in county court today.
Advice urges care for childhood colds with Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey. Claims to soothe, antiseptic effects, raise phlegm, reduce inflammation, and shorten illness when used promptly. Sold at druggists for 25 cents.
Harvard statistics released from Cambridge show 1623 students engaged in major and minor sports this year, the highest on record. The year sees football as the leading sport with 2865 participants, followed by 247 in track and 252 in tennis, signaling a broad rise in athletic involvement.
Quincy friends of Hollister Casperie and Miss Bernadine Smith were astonished by a Wednesday Palmyra Mo wedding. The couple married without prior notice, then traveled to St Louis for a brief honeymoon before returning to the Palmyra area. The groom works on a local farm.
The county court paper notes Charles H. Turner died prior to May 4 1915 while a Concord resident. The entire real personal and mixed estate is left to his wife Mildred Turner who may dispose of it as she sees fit. Son William T. Turner is named executor. Witnesses are H G Henry and F D Thomas of Camp Point.
The carpenters' union No. 13866 held a brief session at the Labor Temple last evening with no agenda beyond routine business discussed.
Tailors gathered at the Labor Temple for their monthly meeting last evening. The discussion covered benefits and disqualifications within the trade.
The Christian Endeavor societies of the U B church held their monthly meeting last night at 8. Reports showed the groups were flourishing. Lectures covered moral uplift of youth and engaging nonattending men. Rev Steven Owings chaired and read scripture. the C E orchestra performed with a Mr Cook solo notable.
At the regular THCOHAS of the Grace Whipple chapter No 212 Order of Eastern Star in the Masonic temple the annual election of new officers for the ensuing year took place. Elected were Miss Lillian Cherry worthy matron L Frank Geschwindner worthy patron Mrs C Smith associate matron Mrs Catherine Thomas secretary Mrs Stert Geschwindner treasurer Miss Lillian Cherry L F Geschwindner Maud C Smith Emmett Howard and A A Whipple trustees. Catherine Thomas was elected secretary for the twentieth year. Installation will be on the second Monday in January with appointive officers named then.
Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o clock the B G M will present The Birth of Christ in a parlor mime in the Y M C A gymnasium. Eight boys will play parts with girls assisting and some adults helping in solos. A dress rehearsal is set for Wednesday at 4. The B G M Sunday after noon report from the Bloomington convention was read. Camp Fire boys meet tomorrow at 7 30. Pi Iota Kappa club held reg ular session and adopted a constitution.
Life Problem Club held its regular Sunday meeting led by William Schlagenhauf with a large attendance. Discussion focused on Christian Ideals. Next Sunday’s topic, Employers and Employees, will be led by Prof. E. G. Bauman.
Quincy news item notes Argyle dancing club arranging a masquerade dance early January. Invitations to past attendees, costumes from a Chicago house, tickets via club members. Date not set but planned after New Year. venue possibly Hotel Quincy or K C hall.
A shop social will be given at the Y. M. C. A. this evening at 7:30. The hot struggle between the Gardner Governor works and the Otis Elevator works will be the feature. Music and refreshments will add to the merry making. All shopmen and their families are invited.
The Hon. George E. Wilson, scheduled to address the Young Reliables of the M E church in Columbus Saturday evening, was unable to attend due to a severe cold grip and illness but is reported to be improving.
The board of local improvements met with Mayor Abbott yesterday afternoon to wrap up unfinished items and plan for court action on projects slated for next year.
A stranger in the city was arrested last evening at the Franklin House saloon on a peace disturbance charge. When Officer Mertens tried to arrest him he resisted and was also charged with resisting an officer.
Indiana John Fuelbier departs Friday for LaPorte to visit son Sonny Jone and daughter Mrs Frank Kirsch former residents of this city. Mrs Fuelbier will join later and they will stay through the holiday season. Pioneer Quincy deaths be mourned by residents as Mrs Conrad Smith dies in Cordel once sister of Frederick Thomasmeyer former city council member and member of a longtime local family.
Mrs Martin state junior C E president returned from Carlock where she organized a junior C E and spoke at three meetings. On the return trip she was the only passenger in the coach on a through mail train from Peoria to Galesburg.
Joe Emery of the Chan non-Emery company climbed the ice covered ridge pole of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire and extinguished a blaze destroying the chapter house. He and Carl Holmes faced a dangerous task despite the icy pole and danger.
Springfield des 13. A suit by Attorney General Lucey for the state claiming four million dollars as the bond of the late Daniel H Rochersperger when treasurer of Cool county in 1894 was settled in the circuit court today for six thousand six hundred seventy eight dollars the actual damages.
The weather summary notes fair conditions for Illinois on Tuesday with a steady rise in temperature by Wednesday. Missouri and Iowa follow with fair skies on Tuesday and a warming trend into Wednesday.
Yesterday’s temperatures ranged from 26 at 7 am to 31 at 6 pm with 22 at midnight. Moonrise details and river stage noted, rainfall measured at 0.14 inches.
The river, stretching from below Warsaw to Louisiana, is expected to drop gradually over several days. Hydrologists warn of fluctuating flows and potential minor flooding in low-lying areas as temperatures rise and rainfall remains limited. Authorities advise monitoring official notices and avoiding unnecessary travel near riverbanks.
Brenner Singer Co., Inc. has changed its name to Economy Aite Co. and is now located at 117 4th St. LP. Subsequent branding uses Breneds. F.L. Broadhurst listed in notices.
Rental notice for a flat at 631 13 Hampshire Street with inquiry directed to Cuanane's restaurant for contact and details.
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