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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
8
Dr David Klein, state pure food official, urged cleaner milk and pasteurization in Quincy. He cited epidemics linked to dirty handling, flaws in storage and distribution, and urged constant inspection, sealed bottles, and cool storage to protect children's health.
The memory of late John Campbell of this city and second vice president of the Iron Molders International Union will be honored as all city foundries close today. The Massanic Temple hosts the funeral in the afternoon with local molders marching in a body. Delegations arrive from Hannibal Keokuk St Louis and Belleville. International officials Victor Kleiber and IT Metcalf will attend.
The Christmas Savings club at State Savings Loan & Trust Company attracts daily visitors with no joining fee and flexible payment options. Join to start with five cuts or as little as one or two cents, or reverse payments to suit your purse. The club claims to be the original in Quincy with Broadway and South Side Branch locations.
Clyde Gilfry of Macomb was a caller in this city yesterday. The notice lists names including Lee Roy Hess and Laura Elsie Selby with ages and other partial identifiers, indicating marriage license proceedings and related local inquiries.
A woman seeking housing in the city secures care and shelter services amid an ongoing inquiry. Local agencies coordinate with social services to provide temporary housing options and support. Her arrival highlights community resources helping vulnerable residents.
A Mississippi river bottom mother of four appeals to Probation Officer Thomas Nolan for help to move to the city for shelter and support after her husband died weeks ago. She and the family lived hand to mouth in swamps, declining initial aid to relocate, but with winter clothing and necessities lacking the search for work begins.
C. W. Anderson, the fourth of six Mendon residents wanted by the sheriff, appeared in Justice F. E. Bonney's court and admitted guilt. He was fined $2 with costs totaling $10.80. The proceeding was orderly and without contest.
The Tron. Molders' union No. 4 elected officers for the year at the Labor Temple last evening. Elected were HH. Thint president, James B. Brice vice president, Arthur Coffman recording secretary, Edward Reuter financial secretary, William Wachter treasurer, Charles Houer and IT. W. Menke trustees, Bert Ryan Fred Liuseman and Matt Leindecker holdover trustees, A. Aldag inductor, William Peters inside guard, Bert Grover outside guard, L. J. Murphree international representative, P. O. Murphree statistician. The meeting was well attended and long in ses plot.
At a meeting of the Eagles on Maine street last evening Oscar Shanahan was welcomed as a new member. A report stated the delayed steel for the Eagles building will arrive on the first of the month. Also a whistle and dance is planned for Tuesday December 21 in the Maine street hall with prizes announced.
Funeral services for the late Bro. John Campbell will be held today at 2 30 p.m. at the Masonic temple. All Masons are requested to attend. Burial will be at Woodland cemetery. Cars provided. Herman lodge No 39 ALP and AM.
A local school board meeting at St. Pauls Evangelical Church discussed routine business and plans to present to the congregation on New Years Eve. The Sunday school teachers committee chose gifts for children and arranged Christmas celebration plans. The committee will meet next week to trim trees and prepare Christmas packages.
Local items report Giles Bros selling pianos and Kurtzmann instruments, Gunther Hardware Co. stocking tools and razors, and a sick prize horse owned by Hutmacher Ice Co. Also listed are bank savings clubs, tax payments by Dr. C. A. Wells executor, and social events at the Labor Temple and YWCA with students and clubs active.
Attorneys spent several days arguing before Circuit Judge A Akers in the circuit court on the accounting suit Omer vs Vollbracht. The master ruled the plaintiff not of sound mind when transferring property, now denied by Vollbracht who asserts sound mind and that no debt is owed. Further testimony may be required before a ruling on the record and arguments presented.
At Salem Evangelical church the boards discussed teaching Salem school only on Saturdays. During summer vacation children would attend public schools while receiving religious instruction on Saturdays. The idea is a suggestion to be voted on at the January annual meeting.
Globe Tent No 97 Knights of Maccabees hosted a whist and dance at Moose Hall with about 100 attendees and twenty one tables. Prizes included geese ducks and spring chickens for both ladies and gents based on games won. Committee members were John Markland Edward Tucker L C Meeks Benjamin Scott P Faust and C Giddis. Jackson's orchestra provided music for the rest of the season.
A milk wagon horse frightened by a passing automobile caused brief excitement yesterday around 11 in the morning. The horse bolted from Keck Bros. on State Street between Seventh and Eighth, tearing along Seventh Street for four or five blocks and creating lively chaos on the thoroughfares.
Obituary notices recount deaths of Arthur Threlkeld, 72, a longtime Quincy ice cream and confectionery businessman who died in Jacksonville after two years in a hospital. He was born in LaGrange Missouri and survived by two daughters. Funeral services set for LaGrange. Also notes the deaths of Adam Neumann in St Vincent’s Home, Ellington township native Roy Eugene Prindle infant, and longtime resident Joseph Funkenbusch with survivors across Missouri and Iowa.
Local ads feature new knit bedroom shippers in various colors at $1.00 quality, leather bags with compartments, and sweater coats for ladies men and children. Meyer Wilms Co promotes home cooking and apron sale at the Gas Office. Car repair services urged with emphasis on Hudson and Ford cars at Collins Plow Company on North Sixth Street. One injury report notes a resident at 2057 Maine Street sustaining a fractured shoulder after a fall at Twenty first and Main Streets. she rests in pain but is reported resting easily.
About 80 dairymen and milkmen from Quincy and nearby areas were called before Dr. David Klein of the state pure food commission for hearings at the Chamber of Commerce building. He reviewed complete analysis reports and advised each producer separately on improving milk quality. Tomorrow about 75 more dairymen will be gathered for a group talk on preventing contamination and maintaining standards.
The rise from below Warsaw to Louisiana is expected to fall slowly over the next four hours. The outlook notes a gradual drop with no rapid changes anticipated, aiding local navigation and drainage planning.
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