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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
6
The Censtor Board decided to take no action against the screening of the film Birth of a Nation next week. The decision follows debates over its historical context and public interest while ensuring access and freedom of expression remain central.
A delegation of eight colored church and school representatives urged the city film censors to block The Birth Of a Nation at the Empire Hippodrome four days starting next Sunday. The board, after discussion, took no action, saying whites are shown as poorly as blacks and the film would be allowed. The meeting also addressed a local ad for Naked Truth to be viewed for potential censorship.
John Adams was arraigned before Justice E J Bonney and found guilty of threatening the life of E B Sanger. He was allowed to go free on condition of leaving the state and staying outside its borders for at least one year or posting a $1,000 bond to keep the peace. Adams chose to depart and the case was settled on that basis.
Elizabeth Schuering born in Germany February 21 1856 died yesterday afternoon at her home 210 Lo cust boulevard after a nine month illness. She resided in Quincy for 57 years and leaves husband Henry B. Schuering a son Frank a daughter Minnie a grandchild and brother Frank Peterschmidt of 1630 North Twenty fourth street. She was a devout member of St John's Catholic church.
A city announces an upcoming traffic census aimed at assessing vehicle flow and street usage. Officials say the survey will map travel patterns across key corridors to guide future infrastructure and planning decisions.
A new Adams County survey aims to map traffic on principal highways to determine which roads should be improved first. On January 8, assistants will census travel on main routes to provide figures for March board discussions. Highway Superintendent L. K. Boyer also announced surveying for an additional state aided road east of the city, extending southeast toward Burton.
The Quincy Power Boat club members agreed to aid the Christmas movement in Quincy. J L Hase proposed the support and about 15 to 20 members voted to help. They will obtain a list of names from Associated Charities, and officer nominations stay open until January 4 at the next meeting.
Mrs Amanda Smith colored died at St Marys hospital at 71 after 50 years in the state. Funeral at Bethel A M E church Woodland cemetery. Mrs Dora Heumann widow of William died at 804 South 12th street after months of congestion of the lungs aged 77. She born in Hanover 1838 came to Quincy 61 years ago joined Salem Evangelical church. Survived by two sons William Edward Hewmann and two daughters Mrs Amelia Echaller and Mrs Henry Pranta. grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mary Hill of Quincy returns after a year in Russia as a Red Cross nurse. A Blessing hospital graduate, she was part of a 25-nurse unit sent by the American Red Cross to Europe at the outbreak of World War I in 1914. She left Quincy September 1, 1914, and sailed from New York on September 16.
The District No. 74 Court of Honor held its annual Christmas entertainment in Jersey Street hall. The program included piano duets, recitations, solos, a one act play In the Photo Gallery, and a Santa Claus gift distribution by Jant Lippe. Refreshments followed with a social dance.
Walter Averkamp emerged from home confinement for the first time since an explosion in a local garage. He had been working with a car radiator chemical when a blast occurred, causing severe injuries and keeping him indoors for several days.
Local ads and updates for Quincy with Halbach-Schroeder Co. promotions. Specials include wool skirts at $2.69, handkerchiefs, box sets, fancy novelties, bath robes $1.75, gloves, and shirts. Guests Helen Major from Sioux City, Elizabeth Driver from Milton Junction, and Raymond Gaines of Detroit visit for Christmas.
Recent days in the county court saw an extraordinary number of probate filings with three wills on Monday and two more yesterday. Adam Neumann’s will dated September 2, 1915 leaves $25 to the pastor of St. Francis RC Church for prayers and the residue to the pastor as executor, witnessed by Ben and A. C. Heckle. Clara A Meyer’s will filed yesterday directs real estate be sold and divided equally among William E Meyer Anna B Best and Rose E Fishbaugh with furnishings divided between the two women and Rose receiving personal items. Samuel Woods named executor. witnesses Lee Hogge and G. I. Webber. Decedent dated December 18 1914.
W D Barnes aged about 43 from McDonough county born July 4 1872 died in Monroe Missouri after two strokes in the space of a week. He married Idola Williams in 1894. she died in 1904 leaving one daughter Maurene. He later married Dora Hagaman in 1906 and had two sons Burton and Bennett. He is survived by his mother Mrs Emeline Barnes and two sisters Mrs B O Williams and Mrs B J Dimmitt. Funeral held at home Sunday then burial in Bushnell.
The regular monthly meeting of the Young Men's Society of St. John's Catholic church was held last evening. The feature was the election of officers with H. Marshand named President, William Theim as Vice President, John Toebbe Financial Secretary, Gerry Thummert Recording Secretary, and Otto Schemming Treasurer. Routine business followed.
One of the most successful game shoots ever held in Quincy took place last evening on the range of the Quincy Rifle club on Maine street. A large attendance and a general good time resulted. W. O. Cook was the star, landing three turkeys, while John White won two ducks. A. Gertenbach and Ed Cook each won a duck.
Fragmentary notice records a marriage license filing for Clayton and Agnes Blaschok. The readable text provides only partial names and indicates a forthcoming ceremony in a local jurisdiction.
Sheriff John Coens and deputies visited Mendon after a post office break in. They believe hoboes operated the entry and that locals or pros did not participate. A switch shanty was entered and crude tools removed, but no loot was taken and no trace will be followed.
Nine new members were initiated into the Pi Iota Kappa club of the Y M C A. V last evening in the gymnasium. The hazing included a 25 man blindfolded gauntlet with paddles a fake boxing match oyster wrap fly paper dance on pebbles and a final free swim in the pool.
John Kelsey a 49 year old stranger suffered severe burns to his right thigh and arm early yesterday at the Costigan Bros saloon near Twenty fourth and Cherry streets. He could not explain the cause though witnesses thought a lit pipe may have ignited some powder in his pocket. he was taken to St. Marys hospital after the flames were smothered.
In South Park garden last night Aren's league of St Pauls Evangelical church saw the Naitsers win all three games against the Starters. Kaisers totaled 621 610 610 while Starters posted 579 532 564. The Labor Temple second team beat Concordia league second team two games to one at Labor temple alleys.
The Whig ads are noted for their pull and ability to capture attention. A Quincy housewife recently posted an ad and found ten dollars she had dropped downtown within hours. The paper urges readers to use ads to recover lost items or boost business.
A mass meeting is called for Wednesday at 8 o'clock in the Macomb courthouse to consider employing a county farm adviser. The call comes from county farmers, the Farmers' Institute officers, and bankers. Experienced speakers will discuss adviser advantages and funding. Farmers and business men are urged to attend.
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment to ease sciatica and other pains. It promises rapid relief from neuralgia, rheumatism, lumbago, sore throat, sprains, and headaches with no rubbing required and notes a 25 cent price at druggists.
Illinois and Missouri experience generally fair weather on Wednesday and Thursday with moderate temperatures. The report notes fair conditions in Iowa Wednesday and a warm trend by Thursday with warm spells in western and central portions. Local temperatures are listed with partial figures.
The Fath River forecast indicates a fall in the water level for the stretch from below Wareay to Louisiana within the next 49 hours. The brief update notes a declining river stage as conditions change.
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