Committee Named to Find Successor for Rev John Brown
A committee of Wilcox Crane and Eichenauer was formed to secure the successor to A Hanna, who resigned as general secretary of the Quincy Y M C A to join evangelistic work with Rev John Brown. Alderson also left as boys secretary. Shumaker discussed local issues. Hanna plans to join Brown around Feb 1 and may move to Galesburg with his son at Knox College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Alderson
A. Shumaker
Hanna
Quincy Association
Quincy
Galesburg
John Brown
Brown
Stedl
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Hanwill
Charles
Knox
Rs. Hanna
Istian Workers’ League
Associa Wn
News
Adams County
Rodgers
Louis Sturhan
Isays
Community attends brother's funeral at Wagner parlors
The notice calls members of the Eagles to meet at Frei uig's undertaking parlors Friday afternoon at 2:30 to attend the funeral of Henry Khreiber, with R. M. Wagner as president and GO. F. Robb as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freiuig’s
Henry Khreiber
Abe Martin Quips On Love And Self View Today
Lafe Bud notes Abe Martin quips show some folks overestimate themselves while chasing a pretty girl and an old flame. The speaker comments on aviators and self estimation in a colorful rural voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Lafe Bud
Woman seeks coal ticket to warm her children in snow
A mother without shoes sent a neighbor's daughter to Alderman Hyatt to obtain a coal identification ticket. The Quincy Relief Commission has issued tickets at five stations, with nine applicants for coal aid. Ties from Wabash Railroad arrive for city use as the commission expands scarce fuel support. Burlington Railroad officials plan talks with Mayor Abbott on potential tie supplies amid poverty concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyatt
Quincy Relef'Commission
Wood Committee
Commission
J. A. Thompson
City Market
Wabash Railroad Company
Burlington Railroad
T. E. Pratt
The
Burlington
Abbott
Weekly drill of machine gun company in Armory
Col Frank Wood led the weekly drill with 27 attendees including all federalized members. Capt J P Beatty received word from Adjutant General Dickson about complete equipment recognition dated Dec 11. A note of thanks from Mr and Mrs W G French was read as he is a private in the unit and a Western Union night operator. Second annual military ball set for Dec 19 with O Farrells orchestra, dancing from 8:30. Admission 50 cents for men, women admitted free. All in uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wood
J. P. Beatty
Dickson
Springfield
W. G. French
French
Western Union
O'Farrell
Death of Aged Resident Wittland in Quincy
Mrs Hannah Wilhelmina Wittland aged 89 died at 1 20 pm Wednesday at her daughter’s home 1106 Monroe street after four days of illness due to old age and pneumonia. Born January 16 1827 in Westfalen Germany she came to America in 1853 living in St Louis before moving to Quincy where she resided. Survived by daughter Mrs Henry Spilker son Henry Wittland eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Wilhelmina Wittland
Monroe Street
Westfalen
Germany
America
St. Louis
Quincy
John F. Wittland
The
Christ Church
Henry Spilker
Henry Wittland
Death of Fred Sturhahn at 713 Madison Street
Fred Sturhahn of 713 Madison Street died Wednesday afternoon after a three month illness from stomach trouble at age 84. Born in Germany May 19 1832 he came to America as a young man settling in Quincy. He belonged to Salem Evangelical Church and leaves a widow plus two sons William and August of Quincy. Funeral notice later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sturhahn
Madison Street
Mr. Sturhahn
Germany
Quincy
Salem Evangelical Church
Tle
William
August Sturhahn
Three Indoor Baseball Games at M C A Gym
Three Commercial league indoor baseball games were played at the M C A gym Wednesday evening. Gem City Business College defeated the Herald 10 to 8, Otis Shop beat Herald 34 to 2, and Standard Oil defeated the Doctors 18 to 6. Next Friday Otis Office meets Business Men Electric Wheel and Business Men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Business College
The
Herald
Otis Shop
Otis Boys
Standard Oil
Doctors
Otis
Electric Wheel Va
Coal investigation invites 40 cities to Springfield meeting
Mayor W. K. Abbott will chair the coal probe opening at 9 30 this morning in the St Nicholas hotel Springfield with 60 to 100 delegates expected from 40 cities across the state smaller towns most active and some cities may send multiple delegates while others send only one or none. The aim is to seek state ownership of coal mines and press the legislature to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
W. K. Abbott
Abbott
St. Nicholas Hotel
Dealers' Toledo visit marks Overland success
A 1600 car sale to Irwin-Overland dealers was completed during a return trip from Toledo. The 133 delegates toured the Wallys Overland plant, viewed a motion picture, attended a minstrel show, and heard a Willys lecture. The group arranged contracts for the 1917 season, including 1600 cars, and production remains brisk at the Toledo facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland
Irwin- Overland Company
Toledo
Wallys Overland
Overland City
John N. Willys
F. R
M. E. Lusk
E. F. Tlyayer
Irwin-Overland Company
Lural Concern
Springfield
Decatur
St. Louis
North Dakota
Texas
Quincy
Walter Stewart
Pope Bicycle Company
Improvements Planned at Highland Park Rink
The Highland Park Amusement company plans over $1,000 in upgrades including interior repainting and removal of the east end balcony. A women’s reception room and a men’s smoking room with wicker furniture, running water, and comforts will be added. The rink will be redecorated in Japanese style and touted as the state’s finest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Highland Park Amusement Company
Canal of Venice
Quincy
Chicago
Will of Mary Helen Orr Bars Germans From Inheritance
Toronto December 14 The will of Miss Mary Helen Orr of Bobcaygeon Ontario bequeaths 201500 dollars for uplift purposes with the condition that no German Austrian Bulgarian or Turk shall receive any portion of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Mary Helen Orr
Bobcaygeon
Mary Orton Seeks State Honors in Illinois Spelling
Mary Orton, age 11 from Adams County, undefeated county champ, travels with Supervisor John Steiner and aims to win state spelling honors in Springfield on Dec. 26 and 27. Mary, from Pea Green school near Mendon, will compete against county champions from across Illinois for the gold medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Orton
Adams County
Illinois
Quincy High School
John Steiner
van Orton
Near Mendon
Springfield
Senate
State Capitol
Steiner
Pea Green
Mendon
Hazel Lucas
Dr Lucius O Baird Lectures On The Red Men At Congregational
Dr Lucius O Baird secretary of the middle west district of the American Missionary society spoke on The Red Men at the Congregational church. He described western missions among Sioux and California tribes, showing stereopticon scenes of tepees schools and missionary work including tuberculosis prevention and women improving housework and dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius O. Baird
Middle West
The
American Missionary Society
Congregational Church
Baird
Mississippi River
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
South Dakota
California
Frank Lush
Cryer
French transport steamer Algerie sunk near Malta
Berlin dispatch reports a German submarine sank the 4000 ton French navy transport Algerie on December 4 near Malta. The vessel was sailing from Saloniki to France with military personnel aboard. one officer and six sailors were captured, others survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Malta
Saloniki
France
French Ambassador Jusserand Attends Philadelphia Bazaar
Jules Jusserand and Madame Jusserand attended a Made-in-America bazar in Philadelphia on Wednesday hosted by leading members of the French colony. The event's proceeds benefit relief efforts for allied nations and local needs, with a ball that same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jusserand
Philadelphia
Jules Jessurand
Madame Jusserand
Salvation Army Kettles Open in Quincy for Yuletide Aid
Adjutant James Stuart leads Salvation Army efforts in Quincy with kettles at busy corners and a plan to deliver Christmas baskets. The baskets will include chicken, potatoes, bread, butter, coffee, sugar, canned goods, preserves, celery, and apples. Volunteers seek cash donations and clothing, aiming to aid more families than last year, with baskets for six per household and a Christmas program for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Salvation Army
James Stuart
Stuart
Koch
Adjutant Stuart
Leaton Irwin
Payson Avenue
Army
Plans to Build Cannery in S Quincy District
The S Quincy district weighs a cannery plan using the north end for truck farms and gardens. William Severans, its largest landowner, says the project is under study as levee protection finishes. District commissioners pay 1500 dollars monthly for land-clearing labor and seek more workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Quincy
Whig
William Severans
St. Louis
Chicago
Mississippi
Community Lodge and Union Meetings Listed
Today’s meetings include Ghazzci Grotto at the Masonic temple and St Nicholas branch No 1 W CG U at St Boniface school. Other groups meet at Labor temple or Moose Hall including Team Owners union No 188 and Metal Polishers union No 11 among several trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
St. Nicholas
W. CG. U
St. Boniface
Team Owners’ Union
Labor Temple
Oe Fire Brigade
Moose Hall
Quincy Commandery
Knights Templar of Masons
Metal Polishers’ Union
Stove Mounters and Drillers’ Union
Carpenters’ Union
Croup Relief With Foley's Honey and Tar Use
Billie Mayberry of Eckert, Go, reports two children choked and coughed from croup. A nightly dose of Foley's Honey & Tar stopped the attack and left them asleep with morning relief. The Miller & Arthur Drug Co. advertises the remedy at a low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Mayberry
Eckert
Foley
Miller & Arthur Drug Co
Adv
Burglar Returns Jewelry After Note Explains Need
A man who burglarized O H Tharp at 17 State Street twice at night left a note promising to repay $11.95 and items after claiming his wife was ill and children hungry. Police found the note and the return, noting the suspect would not be pinched as he had secured decent work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Tharp
State Street
Quincy
Tharp
Hungary
Henry Wolf Injured In Fall From Icy Walk
Henry Wolf, superintendent of the Comstock-Castle Stove company, will be confined to his home at 633 South Twelfth street for some time after slipping on an icy walk Tuesday evening. Three ribs were fractured in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wolf
Comstock-Castle Stove Company
South Twelfth Street
Rabbits Plentiful Near Alton Says Collector
Deputy internal revenue collector C. E. Fitzgerald reports rabbits are plentiful near Alton where hunters can kill all they can carry. Rabbits sell for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. E. Fitzgerald
Internal Revenue
Alton
Linihan Resigns From Quincy Chamber Board
John E. Linihan writes to President George Levi that he resigns as director and will soon leave Quincy. He did not disclose his future plans in the letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linihan
John E. Linihan
George Levi
Chamber of Commerce
Quincy
Debate on tractors at Mendow area farmers meet
A farmer named Rusk will present an illustrated talk at the Prairie school house northeast of Mendow on Friday night during a farmers meeting. Local farmers plan to debate whether a tractor can be profitably used on a 160 acre farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Prairie School House
Mendow
W A Jackson Suffers Bruises From Fall At Home
W A Jackson, president of the Quincy Ad club, slipped on cellar steps at his residence 828 Oak Street Wednesday and sustained painful bruises and skinned arms. He was able to work afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Jackson
Quincy Ad Club
Oak Street
Two Civ il Service Quiz Examiners Hire Applicants
Civil Service Examiner John L. Schrage examined two applicants Wednesday. A physician from Warsaw Illinois took the physician exam in the Indian service and a young man from Liberty was examined for the statistical agent post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
John L. Schrage
United States Civil Service
Warsaw
Indian Service
Liberty
Ice Floats Halt River Boats for Winter Quarters
Floating ice began to drift down the river Wednesday morning forcing all boats to seek cover. The ferry B. B. was the last substantial vessel to enter winter quarters, making its way to the lower bay early Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B
Lower Bay
Initiate Three Candidates At Quincy Lodge Meeting
Three candidates were initiated at the regular meeting of Quincy lodge No. 100 B P O E Wednesday night. A smoker and luncheon followed the business session. Arrangements for Christmas and New Year celebrations remain with the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Lodge
Three Committee Meetings In City Hall Tonight
Three committee meetings will be held in City Hall this evening. The board of health and the fire commissioners meet at 7:30. The city hall corpinml tte will meet at o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Fire Commissioners
Quincy Eyes Ice Rink via Patent Buyer Talks
A promoter in the city hopes to seal a deal with a buyer of his ice making patent to install a skating floor. Negotiations are under way to set up a rink in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Ice form on suction pipes halts Quincy Light heat service
Ice formed on steam anchor suction pipes at the Quincy Light Heat and Power plant in the river, suspending heat service for several hours Wednesday morning. Operators shifted to Keokuk power for lighting as boilers fed by the affected suction pipes were temporarily shut down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Quincy Light
Heat and Power Company
Keokuk
Eighteenth Street Pavement Petition Likely Granted
Members of the board of local improvements will likely grant the petition of Eighteenth street residents for a pavement between Broadway and State streets. The petition was taken up recently and conditions will be investigated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Local Improvements
Eighteenth Street
Broadway
State Streets
Geese and Ducks Prize at Moose Whist Party
Geese and ducks were the prizes at a unique whist and dance by the Loyal Order of Moose in the club rooms Wednesday night. Women won first goose and second duck, booby pigeons. men won first goose and second duck, booby pigeons. The entertainment committee included J. A. Miller, Arthur Rickard, F. W. Schaller, A. Husemann, Walter Brazenbeck, George Winters, and Walter Shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Moose
A. Y. Cook
Spruce Street
Geo. Holman
Tenth Street
Omar Ahern
Washington Street
E. H. Snyder
South Seventh Street
J. H. Filmore
South Third Street
C. C. Cooper
York Street
J. A. Miller
Arthur Rickard
F. W. Schaller
A. Husemann
Walter Brazenbeck
George Winters
Walter Shilling
Lodge Elections Tie Chooses Officers In City Rail Union
The Street Railway Employes Mutual Benefit association voted Tuesday evening at Twentieth and Main streets, resulting in a tie for president between A. E. Owen and C. J. Sutton. A. F. Rothgeb was elected vice president and G. H. Underbrink and G. T. Morris joined the board of control. A second election will be held Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Street
Mutual Benefit Association
Twentieth
Maina Streets
A. E. Owen
C. J. Sutton
A. F. Rothgeb
G. H. Underbrink
G. T. Morris
Board of Control
Owen
Sutton
Masons of Loraine Move Into Refurbished Hall
The Masons of Loraine with about 60 members have rented and refurbished a new hall finished in dark walnut and white enamel with brass electric fixtures. Elections were held and installation planned, signaling renewed activity for the lodge. A new residence district is planned in the southern city with plats for sale on Jeffers on Jefferson and Adams streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masons of
Loraine
Jeffe Streets
Twentieth Streets
Jefferson Street
Ma Adams
Illinois Increasing Snow Likely Friday Across West
A fragmented weather notice reports snow chances rising Friday in Illinois, with weather from Missouri to the west showing changes. Local temperatures vary, with observations listed for a day period including noon and evening readings, but the exact figures are unclear due to damaged text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. M. Wagner
F. Robb
Sec
Abe Martin
S.S. Hyatt
Quincy Relief Commission
Hannah Wittland
Mayor Abbott Rer
Speller
S. Quincy
Loraine Masons
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