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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

Page

22

Relief commission plans bread sale to aid families

Alderman S S Hyatt chairs the Juincy Relief Commission which estimates funds and donations exceed 100 dollars from 61 gifts. The panel will meet at three this afternoon to review bread procurement and consider selling a five cent loaf to those unable to pay the regular ten cent price. Hyatt reports ongoing solicitations and issued 28 tickets for distribution.

Ard Commission Hyatt Mr. Hyatt

Cherokee Teams Rally In Twin Wins Over Payson

In two close Cherokees edged Payson High School in YMCA gym contests. The second Cherokee team won 45 to 5 and the first team won 36 to 19. Steinbeck and Farnsworth led Cherokee scoring in the opener. Brown led Payson. Adams topped Cherokees with six field goals and two free throws in the second, Wheeler added five fields and two fouls, Dunn led Payson with two fields and nine free throws.

Payson High School Steinbeck and Farnsworth Cherokees Brown Payson Steinbeck Adams Wheeler Dunn Cherokee Payson H. S. L McGrory Jasper Hampton Krapp Grace Payson H D. Farnsworth Hibbard W. Steinbeck McCollum Gertenbach Stanley E. Farrar Brown A. Dickhut Lawrence Farmsworth Gertenbach Farrar

Christmas Wishes From Prominent City Figures

City notables speak their Christmas desires with peace on earth, better roads, and river terminals in Quincy. Aims include global peace, local commerce growth, and more Chamber of Commerce members to meet demand. Names cited include George D. Levi, Frank Surlage, H. FF. J. Ricker, Jackson R. Pearce, and William A. Jackson.

Bob Jones Quincy George D. Levi C. F. Perry Quincy Chamber of Commerce Ita Frank Surlage H. FF. J. Ricker Jackson R. Pearce Wiliam A. Jackson

Quincy officials share Christmas wishes and park plans

In Quincy proposals and personal wishes surface from local leaders including P. L. Dickhut urging a merry Christmas, G. R. Cottrell seeking garters and a comb, Postmaster Lummis requesting two more carriers and $10,000 in receipts, and city figures like Mike Schroer and Frank A. Jasper voicing hopes for peace and aid for the poor.

P. L. Dickhut Quincy Washington Park G. R. Cottrell Lummis Mike Schroer Frank A. Jasper Attorney Wheelock

Chicago Shooting Reported as Man Captured

Chicago police chief Koch says the man who shot Tom Riley last Thursday night has been captured. Details from the scene remain limited as investigators process the evidence and question witnesses.

Tom Riley Chicago Koch

Hotelkeepers May Force Classic Away

In Indianapolis on December 17 Carl G Fisher of the Speedway says local hotels have raised rates for visitors, prompting the possibility the international sweepstakes races could be moved to the Cincinnati track for next Memorial Day. Cincinnati hotel men have sent a committee to discuss the move.

Indianapolis Ind Cincinnati Track Carl G. Fisher Cincinnati Fisher

Powder Workers Advance Bonus In Atlas Company

ST LOUIS December 17 employees scattered across the United States of the Atlas Powder company will receive a ten per cent bonus on their monthly wages until further notice. A 7 per cent increase was announced at the company’s offices here. The bonus is in addition to a ten per cent bonus already awarded in 1916.

ST. Louis Atlas Powder Company United States

Market Prices for Meats and Sausages

List of prices for beef pot roast beef short ribs pork roast pork chops and smoked jowls with per pound rates. Includes unclear and garbled entries such as ITC Hamburg and Lincoln Gutterine lines.

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