Generous Quincy Women Answer Charity Appeal
The Whig reports a broad response from Quincy residents to the charity drive. Women, including a society figure near Maine and 18th, loaded cars with used clothing bedding and stoves for the Associated Charities to distribute to needy families. Calls and pickups continue as the drive expands through winter, urging residents to donate unused items by calling 912-W.
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Quincy
Eghteenth
Maine
Associated Charities
Marjorie Southwick
The
Whig
912-W
Quincey
City Voice
Cash _aretmeister
Omas Nolan
Joel Smith
Miss Southwick
MecCarl
Nolan
Maiden Lane
Fourth
Washington Streets
Ohio
Ouiney
Necessities Needed For Community Help Drive
List of available items includes old stoves coal or wood carpets rugs heavy drapery dishes kitchen utensils all kinds of heavy clothing underwear any size beds bed springs cots blankets quilts comforts old sofas chairs pillows hats caps hoods sweaters gloves or mittens dried vegetables fruits canned goods of all kinds
Ill thoughts provoke a kind act from lawabiding neighbors
An East End family once suspected by neighbors of wrongdoing due to a police visit. On arrival the officer entered with a large basket of provisions for the relief of the poor, revealing the neighbors’ misjudgments and the community’s quiet generosity.
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East End
Heavy Mails Cause Severe Blockade at Chicago Terminal
The mails are more crowded this year than ever before and railroads struggle to move the mail. Reports say whole trains of mail, about 100 cars, waited in Chicago unable to enter the terminal. A Wabash train reportedly left Chicago with 20 truckloads of mail on the platform due to lack of space.
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Chicago
Veterans of Quincy Street Railway Honored With Gold Coins
All employees with ten years or more service receive five dollar gold pieces from Superintendent W A Martin at the annual Christmas entertainment in Arcade hall. Martin also received a Rotary ring from the workers and former President Nelson was gifted an Odd Fellows emblem ring. Santa Claus and Hugh King entertained a large crowd with moving pictures and a western comedy, as gifts were distributed to employees and their wives and the children of the men.
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Quincy Street Railway Company
W. A. Martin
Arcade Hall
Mr. Martin
Nelson
Association
Santa Claus
Hugh King
Quincy Street Railway
Quincy
Boxes Hide Gift for Colonel From Quincy Workers
Two strong men carried a ladder supported Christmas box into the office of E Richmond electrical superintendent of the Quincy Gas Electric Heating Co Friday. Twenty five men under Mr Richmond prepared a surprise gift nestings many sealed small boxes with inspirational legends. A jewel case held a Santa Claus figure containing names of the men and a solid gold K of T Masonic watch charm and a gold charm. Tears followed as the Colonel realized the men’s devotion.
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E. Richmond
Quincy, Gas, Electric & Heating Company
Richmond
Mr. Richmond
Santa Claus
Veteran Stabbing Incident Brings 70-Year-Old to Jail
Philip Ryan, 70, stabbed comrade J. T. Babb, 74, in the hand during a Soldiers' Home argument. Sheriff John Coens arrested Ryan, charging assault to kill. Both longtime residents shared a cottage and quarrels were common. Capt. John drew described the tense scene prompting sheriff involvement.
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Philip Ryan
J. T. Babb
Ryan
John Coens
John Drew
Reean
Andrew
Suspects Released in Mail Sacks Case
Fred Burch and Robert Becktein were arrested in West Quincy at 2:30 am after a Keokuk authorities report. They were released Friday by Chief Koch after Keokuk officials said they did not believe the men here were guilty. They admitted being in Keokuk and denied the mail robbery.
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Fred Burch
Robert Becktein
Keokuk
Koch
West Quincey
City Aldermen Delay Meeting Until Tuesday for Christmas
City officials announce no council session Monday per city code, exercising a Tuesday meeting shift due to Christmas. City Hall aside from police will close all day Monday for holiday observance. police report as usual with Chief Koch arranging home dinners for officers. Jail currently empty, a Christmas dinner in the cage unlikely.
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Koch
Arange
High School Play Night Delights Local Audience
A Friday night program at the high school auditorium featured Elmaza Fletcher’s In Old Hawaii sketch with Eunice Albright as a graceful danseuse and Maurice Dickson’s strong tenor. The Sheriff of Tuckahoe, The Two Candidates, The New Reporter, and The Perambulating Charlies offered strong casts, clever drama, and vaudeville flair, while the orchestra provided notable interludes. Clarence Lineberger directed a well planned evening praised for its ensemble talent and overall success.
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Hawaii
Eunice Albright
Maurice Dickson
Tuckahoe
Paul Wells
Enid Ireland
Merle Johnson
Edward Bennett
Sheriff Brother
Charles Chaplin
Chaplin
Charlie
Johnson
Miss Fletcher
Elmara Fletcher
Billy
Norman
Theodore Koelsch
Justine Carpenter
Merwin Lytle
the Whig
Clarence Lineberger
Bodley Lodge Installs Officers at Public Ceremony
William Bradley served as installing officer for Bodley Lodge No. 1 A F & A M at the Masonic temple Friday evening. Assistants included Erde W Beatty grand secretary Samuel A Lee grand chaplain and Warren L King grand marshal. Officers installed include Ray M Oakley master Fred Willan Brin brad foe recrees Charles W Johnston treasurer Frederick M Pendiecton secretary Erde W Beatty chaplain Samuel A Lee senior deacon H Dean Thomas junior deacon Leonard P Cassidy junior steward Frank F Brinkoetter marshal Henry L Michelmann organist Phineas Haggas Tyler John L Niswander and Warren L King as director of the Masonic Temple association.
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William Bradley
Bodley Lodge
No. 1
Masonic Temple
Erde W. Beatty
Samuel A. Lee
Warren L. King
Fmpire Orchestra
Recrees
Charles W Johnston
Frederick M. Pendiecton
Frank J. Hendrick
H. Dean Thomas
Leonard P. Cassidy
Frank F. Brinkoetter
Henry L. Michelmann
Phineas Haggas
Tyler
John L. Niswander
Masonic Temple Association
Ice harvest in upper bay prompts manhunt for labor
Quincy ice dealers call for workers to cut eight inch ice in the upper bay. Cutting began Friday with $2 daily pay and plans to fill ice houses if continued cold weather holds. Ice quality described as clear and suitable for commerce. surface may slush in a few warm days. The health board has not yet received ice cake analysis from near the bay mouth, expected today and released by Tuesday.
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Quincy
Upper Bay
Board of Health
Meetings of Bakers and Brewers unions at Labor temple
The Bakers' union No 2u8 and the Brewers' union No 89 held meetings at the Labor temple to discuss ongoing labor matters. Both gatherings focused on union activities and upcoming collective bargaining items.
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Bakers’ Union
Labor Temple
Brewers Union
Vorndam Heads North Side Boat Club in Annual Meeting
Fred Vornham was elected president of the North Side Boat club at its annual meeting in the club house at 200 Front Street. Officers include Vice President Red Schaefer and Recording Secretary Bryan Purity. A New Year masquerade dance is planned for December 30 with prizes for best costumes. Delegates to rowing associations named Edward Bouquet Jake Tise and Walter J Grimmer will attend the January 6 Central States and Southwestern Amateur Rowing meetings. The club plans future social shows as winter activities begin and seeks to coordinate with the South Side Boat club for housing and entertainment of delegates.
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Fred Vornham
North Side Boat Club
Front Street
Red Schaefer
Walter J. Grimmer
Bryan Purity
Casper J. Schwab
Fred Schaefer
Walter Ricley
Hi. Kieme
John Wreese
Chester Herleman
H. L. Sickman
Central States Amateur Rowing Association
Southwestern Amateur Rowing Association
Edward Bouquet
Jake Tise
South Side Boat Club
Theodore Bisser Re-elected President of Labor Assembly
Theodore Bisser was re elected president of the Trades and Labor Assembly at Labor temple Friday evening marking his ninth executive term. Henry Rosendale reported on the Hannibal assembly, with J J Kearney named to represent for January and three credentials from Bartenders Stonecutters and Women's Trade Union Label league. Officers elected include President Theodore Bisser and an eight member executive board. The officers for the ensuing six months were elected at the Iron Molders union No 42 with a forthcoming installation January 4.
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Theodore Bisser
Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
Bisser
Henry Rosendale
Hannibal Trades and Labor Assembly
J. J. Kearney
Assembly
Woman's Trade Union Label League
William Taney
George N. Schmitt
Oscar Trine
H. H. Thesen
Ernest Burnett
Bernard Deters
Frank Irish
David Ross
William Lincoln
George Ernst
J. J
Irma Lodge Rebekahs elect officers at meeting
At a meeting in the T O F hall on Thursday evening the Irma lodge of Rebekahs elected officers. Noble Brand is Mrs. Osa Grote, Vice grand Mrs. Anna Davenport, Recording secretary Mrs. Ella Gilmer, Financial secretary Mrs. Mildred Dinkheller, Treasurer Mrs. Julia Curtis, Deputy Miss Nina Spencer. Officers to be installed by Miss Nina Spencer on January 4.
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Irma Lodge
Rebekahs
T.O . F. Hall
Noble Brand
Osa Grote
Anna Davenport
Ella Gilmer
Mildred Dinkheller
M*rs
Julia Curtis
Nina Spencer
Bricklayers' Union elects officers for new term
Officers for the Bricklayers' union No. 1 were elected at the semi monthly meeting in Labor temple Friday night. President Edward Wortman, Vice president Charles Prante, Financial secretary George Manning, Recording secretary John Brackens teck, Treasurer G Henry Boesing, Trustees John Lepper Fred Prante and Fred Linnemann, Guard George Broemmelmeyer. Installation set for the second Friday night in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklayers’ Union
Labor Temple
Edward Wortman
Charles Prante
George Manning
John Brackensteck
G. Henry Boesing
John Lepper
Fred Prante
Fred Linnemann
George Broemmelmeyer
K L of 5 Christmas Social at Moose Hall
Members of Quincy council No. 177 Knights and Ladies of Security held a Christmas entertainment in Moose hall after a regular meeting. Plans were made for a future whist and dance January 12 with Rischar's orchestra. H H Slocum gave a talk on the order. The hall featured red Christmas shells and a song and music program with soloists Elnora Homack Grace Dinkheller Virginia Roath Edna Lamb Corletta Clair and Helen Gard.
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Quincy Council
No. 177
Knights and Ladies of Security
Moose Hall
Rischar
H. H. Slocum
Aged Quincy Couple Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Thursday marked the fiftieth anniversary of Mr and Mrs August Stockhecke of 1030 Kentucky street. They hosted relatives and old friends at a noon dinner and received many gifts. Married in 1866 in Germany they came to America in 1867 and later farmed near Mendon before moving to Quincy. They have five children and nine grandchildren. both are 74.
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August Stockhecke
Kentucky Street
Germany
America
Steckhecke
Herman
Marvelline
Edward
August
Near
Mendon
Vaughn §. Lohr
Sak State Street
W. Apenbrink
Stockhecke
Lamuel McKay Recovers After Elevator Fall Injury
Quincy's Pulse reports Lamuel McKay, skull fracture from a fall down an elevator shaft weeks ago, is recovering with praise from Blessing hospital staff. Dr Otis Johnston credits abstinence and non smoking for his improvement as Samuel McKay, Billy Smith, and local officials handle holiday bustle.
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Samuel McKay
Blessing Hopital
Lamuel McKay
Otis Johnstom
Police Aid Drives Clothing to Needy Families
Police report many residents applied Friday at the station and were fitted with clothing and shoes. A new appeal seeks shoes and clothing donations and offers wagon pickup. Police matron Mrs. Cardwell, aiding poor families, arranges help and notes one bedless household with four shivering occupants.
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Jessie Cakdwell
Sub-Contracts May Aid in Dewey School Project
Buerkin and Kaempen, winners of the Dewey school erection contract, will hire sub contractors for specialty work. Painting and finishing by Oelrich and Upshi Best Bros. Heating and plumbing by Joseph Eiff, plastic work by PB EB Newberry Etecuns for St Louis, with bids favorably considered by the board of education.
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Buerkin & Kaempen
Dewey School
Board of Education
Oelrich & Upshi Best Bros
Plumba
Seph Eiff
Newberry Etecuns Espa
St. Louis
Holiday trade best in years in Quincy stores
Holiday shoppers packed Quincy stores Friday night as a booming trade attracted merchants and clerks alike. Clothing, jewelry, furniture, dry goods, and book shops reported strong demand with prices and selections pleasing customers, many noting sales 14 to 25 percent above 1914 levels. Officers predicted the season would rank among the best in years.
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Quincey
Shaye
Quincy Clothiers
Quincy
Weather Outlook Across States This Weekend
In Ahnois expect partly cloudy Saturday and Sunday with possible light snow flurries in the north. Warmer in the south. Missouri sees partly cloudy conditions Saturday and Sunday with warmer readings in the southeast. Iowa forecasts fair Saturday then partly cloudy Sunday with notable temperature changes.
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Ahnois
North
Ineas
South
Missouri
Southeast
Porn
Iowa—Fair
Local Temperatures Report Garbled
Fragmented OCR notes show scattered temperature readings and weather terms. Unknown locations and times render specific figures and context unreadable.
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Twelfth
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Riverview Park
ONC
Jack Frost
Isnenitea Charities
Hermes
Fayeliia
Abe Martin
Isigars
Roosevelt Allus
Nobuddy
Gas and Electric Company
Miss Albright Wiks Prize
Elmaza Fletcher
Nepett
master—Rayv
M. Oakley
Stairwarden
Fred Willan
Brinbrad Foe
Vorndam
Iron Molders’ Union
Bert Ryan
James Brice
Mett Leindecker
Reuter
Tresagaret
Wiliam Waehter
Yrretoes
Charles Heuer
Terman Marke
Bert Grover
Pred Tvsemann
Wiccan Keamer
Meether
Joe Whitehead
Nancy 9. Whitefield
Lima
Billy Smith
Cratch County
Univn Smith
Mia. Smith
Briddle
Frank Briddle
McCarl
LeRoy Thomas
Somers
Florence B. Schmitt
Palmyra
William Kennedy
Kennedy
Thomas
United States Navy
Thomas J. Riley
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Doctors
Electric Wheel Company
Hotel Newcomb
Elks’ Lodge
Electrical Workers
Tugbland Park
Boy Scouts
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M Hugh King
Gteney
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