Red Cross drives big in Quincy with $4000 plus
Quincy Red Cross door to door canvassers, led by Mrs. Oscar G Mull, gathered more than 4000 in gifts despite slush and snow. Treasurer Henry Sprick tallied 3260 with another 500 plus unaccounted funds. 450 volunteers conducted rounds across all wards and townships, boosted by a 100 percent efficiency program and window stickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar G. Mull
Red Cross
House
Quincy
Mercy
Henry ©. Sprick
The
Chamber of Commerce
W. A. Jackson
Second Ward
Sprick
James E. McNutt
First Ward
Red Cross Fund
Army of Mercy
James FE. McNutt
Charles Eichenauer
William Schlagenhaus
Women's Union Label League elects officers at anniversary
Mrs Bert Ryan was elected president of the Women's Union Label League at the anniversary election held in Labor Temple Tuesday night. Officers include Lydia Ellermeier as vice president and Theodore Bisser as recording and corresponding secretary with Frank Niehaus as financial secretary and Henry Thesen as treasurer. Door keeper is Mrs George N Schmitt, sergeant at arms Mrs Frank Hunt, and trustees Mrs Lora Grigsby and Mrs Henry Obrock. Installations set for Jan 4 with Sunshine Club serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Ryan
Women’s Union Laber League
Labor Temple
Sunshine Club
Lydia Ellermeier
Theodore Bisser
Frank Niehaus
Henry Thesen
Frank Hunt
George N. Schmitt
Lora G
Laura Grigsby
Henry Obrock
Welcomed Adams County Soldier Letter From Camp Dodge
John L. Marshall of Battery 339 N A writes from Camp Dodge Iowa to express appreciation for The Whig and Adams County Farm Improvement Association. He reports good weather, some boys sent south, hopes to return home for Christmas, requests continued Y M C A fund support, and invites a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Adams County
Adams County Farm Improvement Association
Camp Dodge
Iowa
E. W. Rusk
Quincy
Til
Towa
Whig
John L. Marshall
N. A
State Savings Bank Admitted to Federal Reserve System
The State Savings, Loan and Trust company of Quincy was admitted to membership in the federal reserve system, official word from St. Louis announced by William M. Martin. Effingham State Bank also joined, bringing the district total to thirteen state banks and trust companies enrolled. The State Savings, Loan and Trust company reports $7,000,000 in resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company of
Quincy
Federal Reserve System
Whig
St. Louis
William M. Martin
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
F.eral
Congress
State Savings, Loan and Trust Company
Knights of Columbus War Fund Drive Nears Goal
The Knights of Columbus war fund campaign aims at 5000 dollars and ends this evening with a last push by members to reach or exceed the goal. Committees meet tonight to tally results, pledges are to be fulfilled, and a $250 pledge has already been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus War Fund
Deaths and Funerals Francis Fairchild and Nicholas Jochem
Funeral services for Francis Fairchild at 2 PM in August Stormer undertaking at 803 State street with burial in Woodland cemetery. The funeral for Nicholas Jochem from 1302 Oak street to St Francis church at 9 AM, burial in St Boniface cemetery, following three months illness from senility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Fairchild
van Buren Street
Stormer
Yfaftors
State Street
Woodland Cemetery
Nicholas Jochem
Oak Street
St. Francis Church
St. Boniface Cemetery
Funeral of Sister M Wie borta at St. Aloysius Home
Funeral services for Sister M Wie borta of St. Aloysius Orphans Home were held Tuesday morning from the home and at St Francis church, with Rev Henry Degenhardt officiating. Bearers included August Dierkes and William Middendorf. The remains were taken to Calvary Cemetery beside little orphans and Catholic sisters. many floral tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wiborta
M. Wieborta
St. Aloysius Orphans' Home
St. Aloysius Home
St. Francis Church
Henry Degenhardt
St. Boniface Church
August Dierkes
William Middendorf
Chris Freiburg
John Sohn
Cornelius Terwische
John Kerkering
Death of Mrs Simon Wand in Melrose Township
Mrs Simon Wand of Melrose Township near the city died Tuesday morning at 7 45 from kidney trouble after a six week illness. Born August 11 1874 she was 43. She married Simon Wand February 15 1897 and was active in St Anthony's Catholic church and the Christian Mothers. She leaves husband five children Elfreda Walter Leong Carl and Margaret all at home one brother Ben Schneider and one sister Mrs Henry Wand, both of Melrose. Funeral notice will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Wand
Melrose
St. Anthony's Catholic Church
Christian Mothers’ Society
George Anderson Death In Tacoma Telegram Report
Telegram from Ruth Anderson says George Anderson a former Quincey boy is instantly killed in Tacoma Washington Monday. He was about 30, attended the University of Michigan and worked in Tacoma for several years. He was married and his parents Mr. and Mrs. George H. Anderson have both died. His father once served as congressman from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anderson
T. Chester Poling
Ruth Anderson
Quincey
Tacoma
Wash
Miss Anderson
Philadelphia
George H. Anderson
University of Michigan
Installations Draw 500 At Herman Lodge Event
More than 500 persons attended the open installation of Herman lodge No 39 of the Masons held in the Masonic temple. The ceremony ran from 8 to 9 30 with a reception and dancing to midnight, music by Kauffman's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Lodge No. 39
Masonic Temple
Blue Lodge
Kauffman
Charles F. Eichenauer
Albert T. Higgins
William A. Schwindeler
William G. Bunte
Phineas Haggas
Frederick C. Neumann
Henry C. Mueller
Lawrence W. Sturhahn
William F. Apenbrink
J. Arthur Wortmann
William L. Peters
Leonard Eisenberg
Henry E._Knapheide
Philip J. Schlagenhauf
William Schlagenhaus
Frank P. Behrensmeyer
Gerhard F. Bartelt
Lorenz A. Newmann
Albert C. Koch
Alexander Elsasser
Tyler
Herman Ryniker
Masonic Temple Association
Charles Oehlmann
Alpha Chapter
The
Eastern Star
Herman Lodge
Bunte
Bodley Lodge
Quincy Lodge
Lambert Lodge
Teacher Talks Plan for Sunday School Lessons
Rev. I. W. Bingaman, dean of the community training school, spoke to Gem City Business College classes on teaching a lesson. He urged Sunday school teachers to know and present their lesson from the text using the Herbartian plan of study: preparation, presentation, application, generalization, and conclusion. The next meeting is set for Jan. 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Bingaman
Community Training School
Gem City Business College
Franklin School Christmas Cantata Promises Classic Pageant
The Franklin school hosts its annual Christmas entertainment on Thursday featuring Judge Santa Claus a cantata about a modern child’s morality tale plus tableaux songs plays and flag drills. A well timed program showcases a hundred year ago family tableau and a Mother Goose set with a large cast of students and a Red Cross nurse and Uncle Sam among the roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Santa Claus
Winifred
Ada Weaver
Florence
Clara Moore
Polly
Lavina Christ
Gale Hawley
Clyde Angell
Mildred Rosenkoetter
Herman Raukohl
Olivia Liebig
Roy Lutenburg
Louis Reuser
Richard Pfaffe
Vernon Strong
Raymond Becktell
Edna Reddick
Lucile Chandler
Elelen
Dritha Willis
Rose
Mary Hampton
Arthur Thompson
Ralph
Harold McIntyre
Frank
Dale Dickson
Ruth
Dessa Southcott
George Metzinger
John Daly
William Witte
Arthur Zimmerman
Arthur Witte
W Willard Wild
Joseph Mihlhauser
Charles Lutenburg
Chester Rummenie
John Schultheis
Harold McIntire
Melvin Wendling
Raymond Houston
Columbia
Weltha Murphy
Red Cross
Naomi Schultze
Sailor
Willard Liddaka
Wilmer Fink
Uncle Sam
Carl Becker
Ruth Hiler
Fay Howser
Frances Watkins
Lucile Goodwin
Hazel Edwards
Lida Schultheis
Clara Boeing
Ida Zimmerman
Rotary Sanitation Resolution Endorsed by Quincy Club
Quincy Rotarians re affirmed faith in city sanitation at a Tuesday noon meeting in Hotel Newcomb. A rising vote adopted a resolution backing the public health committee’s sanitation measures presented to the city council. The club denied accusations that the draft was doctored, standing by its committee with a unanimous vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Rotary
Newcomb
George Wall
Arthur Dunn
An. Alderman
Dunn
E. B. Hillman
Thomas E. Thompson
William Schlagenhaus
Harvey Riggs
John W. Meyers
George Behrensmeyer
Kris Kringle
W. T. Duker
Robert Mathes
Rome Bockenhoff
George Simonson
Ward Best
George Osborn
Rotary
Quincy
Will A. Pfeiffer
Hotel Newcomb
Bert Higgins
John Batsby
Jackson R. Pearce
Will Cox
J. L. Wolf
J. M. Winters
Elmer Lummis
John E. Wall
Former Gem City student dies in cantonment
F R Oakles, who attended Gem City Business college about a year ago and was drafted from his Kansas home to Camp Funston near Fort Riley, died in the cantonment from pneumonia last week. He will be remembered by many Quincy people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Oakles
Gem City Business College
Kansas
Camp Funston
Fort Riley
Raw
Quincy
Illinois Engineers to Meet in Quincy
Members of the Illinois Society of Engineers will convene in Quincy on January 24 and 25 for their annual meeting. The statewide group numbers 238, with W P Bushnell in Quincy and L L Boyer seeking membership. Several engineers will stay through January 26 for the Illinois Highway Commission session at the Chamber of Commerce. Miss Marie Wessel of 1021 Oak Street returns from Champaign to visit family during the holidays while pursuing medical studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Society of Engineers
Quincy
W. P. Bushnell
L. L. Boyer
Illinois Highway Commission
Chamber of Commerce
Marie Wessel
Oak Street
Champaign
Added to Red Cross rolls at two Quincy factories
W. Emery Lancaster led a women’s Red Cross campaign in the sixth ward securing 480 members at Electric Wheel works and Otis Elevator plant, with 288 at Electric Wheel and 192 at Otis. The total may rise to 500. Members named include Mrs. W. E. Lancaster and 14 other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Quincy
W. Emery Lancaster
Sixth Ward
Electric Wheel
Otis Elevator
Otis
W.E. Lancaster
A. W. D. Weis
Herman Brown
Robert Halbach
Hal Frazier
Henry L. Brant
Elizabeth Sinnock
Russell Williams
Ira Calkins
Frank Penick
Thomas Burrows
Kirk Shango
Chester Poling
Quincy Man Heads to Petrograd for IH Work in Russia
Julius Hutmacher leaves Quincy for Petrograd to represent International Harvester in a vast Russian territory. His brother Edward J. Mutmacher, already well traveled for the firm, is in Nenana Alaska and reports a fine Masonic club there. He notes Nenana’s cold yet sunny days, warm log houses, ample fuel, and abundant moose and caribou meat sold at 20 to 25 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Hutmacher
Quincy
Petrograd
Russia
International Harvester Company
Edward J. Mutmacher
Europe
International Company
Nenana
Alaska
Erde Beatty
Hutmacher
United States
Quincy New Year Dance at Hotel Quincy
The Hotel Quincy hosts a New Year’s Eve dinner and dance announced by manager Geo Thompson on Tuesday. Entrance is via the coffee shop to the west. chairs will be removed to allow space for dancing. a six piece orchestra provides music and two special entertainers will be featured. Injured in Fall Murry Snider of 326 South Fifth Street recently had a leg amputated above the ankle after a Wabash train incident at Sixth and Maiden Lane slipped and fell Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Geo. Thompson
Murry Snider
South Fifth Street
Sixth and
Maiden Lane
Kreitz Fined For Dice Game At Union Cigar Store
Carl Kreitz of the Union cigar store was fined $15 plus costs totaling $26.50 by Justice of the Peace McCully after pleading guilty through his attorney Floyd Munroe. The traveling man filed the complaint after a dice game in the cigar store, claiming a loss of $50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kreitz
Carl Kreitz
Union Cigar Store
Justice of the Peace McCully
Floyd Munroe
City Council Votes Regret Over Harsh Words
In Monday night’s council session Alderman Simmonds moved and the aldermen carried a motion expressing regret for harsh words aimed at a citizen who spoke to the body. The Whig had incorrectly named Alderman Perry Ellis as author of the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmonds
W. A. Simmonds
Perry Ellis
Otis Elevator Aids Men Returns For Questionnaires
Otis Elevator manager Geo Cadner arranged with the exemption board for an attorney to visit the company office to help 143 registered men fill out their questionnaires. The plan lets men save money and stay at work, avoiding a day away from duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Geo. Cadner
Otis Elevator Company
Exemption Board
Stores Set Early Close Times For Christmas Rush
The Quincy stores will close at 9 30 o clock on Saturday and Monday nights. Merchants urge shoppers to buy early this week to avoid congestion in the days before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Farrar Returns to Court After Football Season
Earl Farrar, a star on the Quincy High School football team, attended Tuesday’s basketball practice after recovering from injuries that kept him out of play. He showed his usual pep and is expected to be a top player in basketball this season.
Mourning Elected Otis Fire Brigade Chairman
Mourning was elected chairman of the Otis fire brigade at the Eagles hall meeting Tuesday night. Officers chosen include First foreman Carl Hiland, second foreman Ed Reng storff, and sergeant treasurer G B Badgley. A two dollar Red Cross membership was approved and a luncheon followed.
Christmas program at Washington school entertains students
The Washington school will host its annual Christmas entertainment on Friday evening. Miss Esther Reeder will read aloud while students sing Christmas carols. A large tree donated by Leaton Irwin arrived Tuesday. Admission is free and parents and students are invited. After the program the tree will be donated to the United Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
Esther Reeder
Leaton Irwin
United Brethren Church
District Verband elects officers at St Boni hall
August J Dierkes was elected president of the Distrikts Verband in its St Boni hall meeting Tuesday night. Other officers named include First vice president John J Wissman Second vice president Clem Upschulte Recording secretary Willian Wensing Financial secretary William Timpe Treasurer Mrs Katherine Otte. Next meeting set for January 15 at St Johns school hall with an out of town speaker planned. Secretary's report praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August J. Dierkes
Distrikts Verband
St. Boniface
John J. Wissman
Clem Upschulte
Willian Wensing
William Timpe
Katherine Otte
St. John's School
Tec
Detained Man Investigated Over Letter Claiming Wounding
Oliver Kates, 38, is held by police after a woman asked him to write a letter from Swan Creek in Warren county about a man he shot. He was arrested at Burlington station by Ser gt Cassell and officers etiler and Connell while preparing to travel to Hannibal. Authorities, including Warren county sheriff, investigate possible shooting reports. release may follow if no new information arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Kates
Swan Creek
Warren County
Kates
Cassell
Étiler and
Connell
Burlington
Hannibal
Neumann
South Eighth Street
Army calls for 15009 guards to protect federal property
The United States seeks 15,009 men for federal property protection. Draft age exceptions apply and veterans preferred. Medical and dental professionals are requested for the medical corps with one year of schooling and a college head’s sworn statement. Local recruiting notes include enlistments, resignations, and upcoming uniform measurements for home guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Langsford
Loren Jones Leaves for Army Y M C A Work
Quincy friends report singer Loren Jones of the Bob Jones evangelistic party will enter army YMCA service after the new year and begin his duties following January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Loren Jones
Bob Jones
Army
Henry Fuhrman Joins Army Quartermasters in Chicago
Henry Fuhrman of Stern's store has enlisted in the army's quartermasters corps in Chicago, a development reported here on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fuhrman
Stern’s
Quartermasters’ Corps of the Army
Chicago
Linick Joins U.S. Navy in Norfolk Card Sent
Lynn M. Linick is now serving in the United States navy and is in Norfolk Virginia according to a card received here Tuesday by Roswell S. Benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn M. Linick
United States Navy
Norfolk, Va
Roswell S. Benedict
Photographer Albert Wait to report for Army service
Albert Wait of Peyson, recently with The Journal, applied for a photographer post in the United States army two months ago and received orders Saturday to report at Jefferson Barracks on January 2. He resigned Monday and will return home Saturday until that time, then proceed to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, for a school of photography course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wait
Peyson
Journal
United States Army
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Sill
Okla
High School Notes and Nut Day at Local School
Sousa's band may be procured for the high school auditorium tonight but will not arrive until 6 p.m. Exercises Thursday morning include Nut Day luncheons by the Zoology and Botany classes. Alma Swope, private secretary to the principal, left for New York City for about a week. The high school basketball team plays Hull at the Y M C A gym Saturday evening, with a possible game against Payson High during the holidays under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sousa
Alma Swope
J. F. Wellemeyer
New York City
Hull
Y. ML
Payson High School
School board limits basketball practice due to coal shortage
The board of education reduces team practice to twice weekly in the armory and shifts other sessions to the Y M C A gym. Night school will close December 21 for holidays and reopen January 2. Classes in salesmanship and telegraphy delayed until after Christmas vacation. no teachers or equipment yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Tatu Everhr
Minds that fertilize others hasten the season
An aphoristic line notes that some minds nurture others more than themselves, yet their influence accelerates progress and change, laying groundwork for future growth and development. It emphasizes indirect impact over immediate achievement.
Sousa Great Lakes Training Band To Lead War Stamp Sale
John Philip Sousa conducts his Great Lakes Training Band in Quincy armory tonight. Julian Nolan will speak on thrift stamp certificates as a drive opens with a concert at 8. A dance follows with 10 cents admission to cover band expenses. county officers and committees are named to raise $1,291,60 for Adams County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Philip. Sousa
Great Lakes
Imusimans
Armory
Julian Nolan
Chicago
John EK. Wall
Adams County
Quincy
Adams
A. A. Menhard
Is. W. Mune
Dave I. Wilcox
Truman Pierson
George Wilson
John H. Steiner
Warmer" Rusk
Naval Band
United States
John Philip Sousa
Great Grandmothers Attend Christening
Dorothy Carlene Henrietta Hoener, four weeks old and child of Mr and Mrs Harry Hoener of 612 Jackson, was christened at her grandfather August Hoener’s home on 918 Monroe Street. Two great grandmothers attended, Henrietta Strakeljahn aged 70 and Carlena Hermsmeier aged 60 who was godmother in infancy. Rev Paul Langhorst of St Peters Church officiated. A five course supper followed with many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Carlene Henrietta Hoener
iMrs
Harry Hoener
Jackson Street
August Hoener
Monroe Street
Henrietta Strakeljahn
Carlena Hermsmeier
Local squads cancel basketball clash this season
Quincy High school will not play Quincy college this season per Coach Brazelt. He cites inexperience and fairness to his players as reasons, saying high school teams can fill the schedule with ample games. Also, Miss May Wamsley of 426 Vine Street is expected home for the holidays from Champaign where she studied domestics at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy High School
Quincy College
Brazelt
May Wamsley
Vinestreet
Champaign
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. G. Musselman
Women’s Union Label League
Abe Martin
Dan
State Savings, Loan & Trust Federal Bank
Quincy Institution
Federal Reserve Bank
Rotarians
GEM City
Illinois
Ncyan
Shrapnell
Otto Freiburg
North Seventh Street
Commissary
Jacksonville
Max
Albert J. Collins
Knox City
Navy
Peoria
Thompson
Jerry Akers
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Quincy Home Guards
Golden Home Guards
Missouri
Inquire Bio
Kentucky
Spruce Street
Bunch
McMann
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