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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
8
Harold H Heinze recalls the Mt Vernon torpedo strike off France while aboard the Agamemnon. The Mt Vernon sank waterlogged after a torpedo hit near Brest on September 5. Three submarines circled as crews fought for survival. 38 died and 100 were injured. The Agamemnon fled danger to avoid more losses.
An advertisement urges use of Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey to ease colds and prevent complications. It claims relief from stuffed head cough and chest congestion, touts comfort for all ages, and lists prices 30c 60c and 1 20.
Aftermath reports the Mt. Vernon’s safe return to port in France while Heinze is released from service and staying in Palmyra. He amassed substantial submarine and troop transport experience during six months of duty, more than many peers receive in longer periods.
Central Division of the American Red Cross explains a May 1918 and June 1918 change to the War Risk Insurance Act. The proviso holds men in sound condition when examined for service, allowing claims for disabilities contracted in line of duty to be re opened. Men previously denied due to pre existing conditions are urged to re open with the Bureau of War Risk Insurance.
Thirty one licenses to conduct saloons were issued by Friday evening in the City Clerk’s office. Three days remain to secure licenses. C. A. Hardman obtained a six month license and several others for two months include L Ohnemus Frank G Schulte William Snelle F J Mehr man Henry Jarchow Edward Grim mer Fuehlen Willer Mrs Anna Euseher and Fred G Smith.
Friends of Otto Bergman urge him to seek election again to the city council. He was a long serving alderman until defeated by former Alderman Simmonds in the Third ward and his past record on the council was regarded as above reproach.
Captain Bennett Bartlett of the 123rd machine gun battalion writes to his father about the 33rd division’s experiences in WWI. He recalls Verdun and Meuse crossings, gas warfare, and battles at Hill 304 and Dead Man’s Hill, with multiple fronts and a potential return home after months of mud, rain, and occupation duties. He mentions a seven day leave in Nice.
At a Public Health association luncheon in Quincy a revised health ordinance was drafted to improve the health board and curb epidemics such as Quincy has recently faced. T P Black led the meeting and urged council consideration next Monday night. The plan calls for a non political, physician led health board with continuous operation, financed by city funds with life savings as the primary justification. Council sentiment is mixed with some opposition over cost and feasibility to raise funds.
Edward P. Allen named master in chancery for the southern district of the United States District Court. John T. Inghram, Bloomington Democrat and county official, succeeds W. P. Martidale as United States Commissioner. Both offices pay fees. Allen’s salary is higher due to workload. Allen hears civil suit evidence. Inghram handles preliminary criminal evidence.
Sunday at 2 PM the expressmen division of the railway mail clerks meets in K P hall 518 Jersey street. All applicants for membership must attend. In court Miss Mildred Gill sisters in law charged Mrs Gill with profanity, fined $5 and costs for a peace disturbance. influenza cases drop to three as reported to the board of health Friday.
In probate court the Elizabeth A. Hoffman estate shows receipts of 2010 dollars disbursements of 1229 dollars and a balance of 781.25 dollars Lucy E Kurk is named executrix of Wesley Bounds estate with bond set at 500 dollars
Otto H. Pfeiffer and Miss May Johnson of Quincy report a New York firm issuing a general use color card for dyes and textiles. The card displays 128 shades, named mainly from natural objects.
Local church notices list Grace Methodist Lind and Fifth streets with Rev G L Losh pastor and a full day plan including Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 Pewter League at 6 30 and preaching at 7 30 Also Vermont Street Vermont and Eighth streets with Rev I A McCarty pastor Sunday school 9 15 morning service 10 30 South Side Sunday school 2 30 Epworth League 6 30 Robert Bunting leader Evening worship 7 30 subject The Changing Years and the Changeless Christ Bethel Jefferson and Twelfth with Rev Carl Bush pastor Sunday school 9 15 German service 10 30 Epworth League 7 30 evening services 8 00 Kentucky Street Methodist Kentucky and Eighth Rev D B Wahl pastor Sunday school 9 15 morning service 10 30 League services 7 30
Central Baptist on Vernon Street with Pastor Robert Van Meigs holds Sunday school at 9 15. Morning subject The Spirit for Closing 1918 and Living 1919. Evening subject Diversified Oppositions to Jesus in A D 33 and A D 1918. Immanuel Chapel Cedar and Twenty second holds 11 30 morning and 7 30 evening services with Sunday school at 2 30 and Women’s Mission at 7. Lighthland Elm corner Eight and Elm with Rev E S M Duke pastor.
First Christian Church at Ninth and Broadway with Pastor Endres offers church school at 9 15 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m East End Christian Church led by Rev Mauck lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preached sermon at 11 00 a m Junior Christian Endeavor during the service and Senior Endeavor at 7 00 p m
Cathedral of St John at Seventh and Hampshire streets with Dean W Q Cone. Good Shepherd at Twelfth between Maine and Hampshire with priest-in-charge W M Gumble. Holy Communion 7 30, Church school 10, Matins 10 30, Holy Eucharist with sermon 11. St Alban Chapel Spruce and Twenty second streets with W M Gamble, church school and evening prayer at 3 30.
At First Union Corner Twelfth and Maine Sts the church offers a Bible class for church school and adults at 9:45. Morning worship follows at 11:00 with vesper services planned for 4:30.
The First Church of Christ Scientist at Eighteenth and Vermont lists Sunday services at 11 oclock with Sunday school at 945 a m. Wednesday evening meeting at 8 oclock. Free reading rooms on the Wells building first floor open weekdays 10 a m to 5 p m and Saturdays 9 19 p m. Morning subject Christian Science.
Reverend R H Hartley D D pastor leads morning service at 10 20. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 40 with evening service at 7 59. Morning sermon titled The Church s Bugle Hours. Services held at Broadway and Eighth.
A directory of Lutheran and Evangelical congregations with pastors and service times. St Jacobi Washington and Eighth and Luther Memorial Jersey and Twelfth, St John Seventh and Kentucky, St James Seventh German and English services, St Peter York Ninth, Salem Ninth and State, St Paul Monroe Street with mixed language services. Various Sunday school times and German English worship details.
Rev. H. W. Trusblood leads services at the United Brethren on Sixth and Cedar. Bible school at 9:15. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Junior and Intermediate C. E. at 2:30. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:45 followed by preaching at 7:30.
Rev I W Bingaman will lead a memorial service at Luther Memorial church for Roy Krueger son of Mr and Mrs F H Krueger 1819 State Street who gave his life in France His sermon will recount his life as a national hero and sacrifice The church already honored Edwin Zemann and George Loeffler with gold stars for service
Mrs. Henri Mauer of 416 Hooper Street describes a six year battle with a painful knee skin ailment. After trials and a hospital stay where amputation was considered, she reports relief from the first Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap treatment. All druggists sell Resinol products.
Edward William Mueller died after a brief illness at his mother’s home on Kentucky Street. A 24-year-old former Gem City Store foundry pattern maker, he served in the 300th Cavalry and 65th Field Artillery, with later discharge at Camp Dodge. Survived by mother, two sisters, and five brothers, funeral services set for Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at 211 Kentucky Street, burial in Greenmount Cemetery.
Harold Beckgerd's funeral was conducted Friday at 2 30 pm from his residence 728 South Sixteenth Street by Rev E Schuler of St John Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Greenmount Cemetery.
Frederick Allen Worley aged 22 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Worley of 2714 Oak street, died Friday at Blessing hospital after pneumonia. Survived by parents two sisters Lolla Ada and three brothers John Howard Ray and Ralph. Remains to be taken to Camp Point for funeral and burial.
Miss Florence Richardson learns of the death of her grandmother Mrs Daniel B Kelly formerly of Beverly Stockton. Mrs Kelly suffered a stroke last week but was healthy until then she died in Kansas where her husband 92 and several children and in laws survive.
Twin sons of Mr and Mrs Edward Bartelt of 527 Jefferson street were born December 23 and died within a few hours of each other at their home last Thursday. The siblings Willis and Willard Bartelt were three days old.
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