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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1915
Page
4
Banks in Quincy report rapid growth in the Christmas savings plan with totals between 100000 and 150000 in recent days. The year ending soon is touted as the best yet for the program, with other Midwestern cities showing even larger sums.
At the Quin cy chapter No 3 annual convocation in the Masonic hall officers reported flourishing condition since organization 69 years ago. The election for the next year produced High priest H C Johnson King Lawrence Wells Scribe F P Brinkoetter Treasurer Thomas Burrows Secretary C H Gaushell Director in Masonic association S W Eldred Installation set for Tuesday night Dec 28 in private session.
The Y M C A hosted a shop social for Methodists in the Y gymnasium last evening with nearly every balcony seat taken. J A Hanna praised the shop committee, Rev J O Kirkpatrick led in prayer, C H Allard read selections, and L A Cook performed songs. A basketball game followed the intermission, Gardner Works Otis Elevator Co. winning 23 to 16.Refreshments were served as the event concluded.
The Phil Miller camp No. 3 W O W and Eagles hall hosted the annual election of officers last night. New officers include Counsel commander Charles F Wardyman Adviser lieutenant Frank J Cate Banker George J Hild Clerk FL W Munroe Escort John Handyshell Watchman Edward Niemann Sentry Carl H Parker Physician Dr George Burch Manager Wm Dingerson. A Dutch lunch and smoker followed. installation is set for the second Tuesday in January.
In Concordia league play at AL J. Tansmann's bowling alleys the Germans were swept in all three matches. The Sports dominated each game by wide margins led by W. Meyer and J. Schroeder with strong scores, while N. Hoener, W. Hillman, and H. Schnack also posted notable marks for the victor team.
At the St. Rita branch No 197 monthly meeting the annual election chose Elizabeth Wilber as President A Duker as Vice President Gertrude Moch as Financial Secretary Rose Winking as Recording Secretary Rose Geers as Treasurer Katherine Rosenbusch as Marshal and Carrie Doellman Mamie Doellman Minnie Meisen Adelia Altgilders and Pauline Marold as Trustees The installation will occur Jan 4 in joint session with St Antonius branch. Soldier James Dee dies at 81 from natural causes. inquest returns verdict of natural death due to old age. Dee served in Co D 158th NY Infantry.
Gem City lodge of Quincy moved to aid Mooseheart orphans on the Fox River. One new member was received and six candidates will be initiated next Tuesday. Mooseheart covers about 1000 acres west of Chicago near Aurora with accommodations, costing around 400000, now home to 300 orphans with 250 more eligible. Five new halls are planned and a lodge may name a building for the contributing lodge.
A traveler recounts a visit to Red Cloud Nebraska December showing horse drawn street cars with coal oil heat, cheap and pricey hotels, a Gideon Bible in a hotel, a church visit, and a local greyhound rabbit chase. Red Cloud, population about 2000, lies on the Burlington road named after the Indian chief Red Cloud.
Franklin School received a flag yesterday in a ceremony in the assembly room. John Wood corps of the W R C donated the flag. Mrs Agnes Gibbons gave the presentation speech. Principal H J Hinton responded as attendees sang patriotic hymns and Captain Gay spoke on Civil War history. The flag measures 10 feet in length.
The Employes' Mutual Benefit Association of the street railway held its annual meeting in the association's club rooms at the street car company's offices last night. Officers elected were S. M. Nelson as president for a third term, A. E. Owen as vice president, and G. T. Morris and A. H. Rothgeb as directors. The event concluded with a Dutch lunch and smoker until midnight.
John Clayton Gabrick, born July 10 1851 in Hampshire County Virginia, died at his Hull Illinois home aged for weeks of advanced age. He moved to Illinois as a boy with his parents and married Emily Badgley in Plainville in 1870. Survived by four children and four in laws. funeral set for Thursday at 11 am from Shiloh church Plainville.
State Food department issues notices for a 1 15 p m December 17 hearing in Chamber of Commerce rooms to discuss sanitary conditions and milk production with producers and milk handlers. Notices were sent to those with unsatisfactory milk results from a recent survey. open to interested parties. This meeting does not affect the December 16 local meeting in Quincy on a separate subject.
The Mississippi Valley Hunters Protective association committees named to host the first annual dance on January 5 at the South Side Boat Clubhouse. Proceeds will fund efforts to improve conditions for local fishermen and hunters. committee includes F. Luthin chairman Charles Peek Warren Hartzell Arthur Weisenburger George Batson Albert Lymanstull and L. P. Abbath.
William Douglas, 82, native of Scotland, died Monday afternoon at 2 at Soldiers' Frame hospital. He served in Co. D, 19th Illinois infantry. Mrs. Jane D. Scott of Brooklyn, Town, was notified and will take charge of the remains.
Quincy Rotarians and their ladies filled the Hotel Quincy Jaimey for a four hour Christmas night party. Pfeiffer chaired the event with Will Pfeiffer and Ed Kuerkin assisting. A turkey dinner accompanied by a concert, with vocal and instrumental numbers, followed by a long exchange of remembrances and many gifts from the Rotary Christmas tree.
Local items report Mrs. T H Edwards confined at home with grip illness. John son of Rev A O Kirkpatrick also ill but improving. William E Garrett, barber at Soldiers Name, seriously ill with heart issues. may be moved to State Hospital Jacksonville. Y M C A notes November praised for wartime programs. 99 men used dormitories with average 70 nightly. Baked ham lunch advertised at Blue Ribbon Buffet 514 Hampshire.
About twenty staff from the Quincy Odd Fellows traveled by Eli train to Golden last evening to demonstrate initiatory and first degree work for the Clyde lodge. A large class was enrolled and the gathering proved enjoyable. They encountered a chicken supper upon arrival before resuming the ceremony and the return train carried the group home after the event.
The funeral of the late John Campbell will be held Friday at 2 30 PM from Masonic Temple with Herman Lodge of Masons in charge. Friends are invited and flowers are omitted. The remains will lie in state at the Masonic Temple and may be viewed Friday morning after seven o'clock.
Sabbath observance was debated at a W C T U meeting held at a North Eighth Street home. Despite fewer attendees due to illness, the discussion was lively, led by Mrs. W. E. Smith. The group read Sabbath laws, considered violations, and concluded open saloons and other activities desecrate the day, planning home-led propaganda outreach.
A grateful user reports rapid relief from rheumatism and neck stiffness after applying Sloan's Liniment. The note claims three weeks of suffering and unsuccessful remedies before finding improvement in four days, with employment at a large San Francisco department store mentioned.
We thank friends for kindness during our bereavement and need and for the floral offerings and sympathy shown at this time.
Weather notes show mixed precipitation with snow in northern Illinois Iowa and Missouri areas. Temperatures rise slowly into Wednesday with colder conditions on Thursday. Snow or rain expected in southern portions and varying intensities across towns. Local forecasts indicate warmer trends in eastern regions midweek.
River forecast shows levels rising slowly from Warsaw to Louisiana for several days as weather patterns shift. Local officials monitor impacts on downstream communities and river traffic.
Wanted notice from an experienced accountant offering several years in both manufacturing and jobbing sectors with good references. Provides address Z-416 care Whig for contact.
A 150 acre improved farm near Coatsburg Illinois with house barn and outbuildings, good grain producer. Price 10000 cash or 3509 balance terms to suit purchaser. Chas E Bowers 5th and Vermont, Lane. Also rental notice for brick residence at 1470 Hampshire Street. Phone 199 r 276. Special sale piano prices at Giles Bros. sale.
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