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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1918
Page
10
A collection of homely anecdotes from exemption boards during the draft era includes a young wife tearfully seeking to spare her husband, a colored man's mother revealing independence over family claims, and a wife urging a husband’s Class One service with a plan to live on $25 a month from his wages to support two children.
James Skirwin a Gilmer farmer formerly of LaBelle Missouri fell on ice between Hampshire and Veromont on Seventh Street early Saturday evening and broke his right arm. He was taken to St Marys Hospital and the fracture reduced. his weight of over 300 pounds crushed the bones from elbow to shoulder.
Detective Henry Meise is confined to his home due to influenza, though he can be around the house. He has been off duty for several weeks at intervals while suffering from the illness.
Sad news reached Mrs. Harry Sieleman of 1105 Adams street that her brother, Private Walter W. Holtman, is officially reported missing in action between October 1 and October 12. Holtman left Quincy for Camp Gordon on May 27, arrived in France in August, and the last letter dated August 28 was received September 29. Earlier word from Congressman King in September said he had been wounded September 12, but no further information followed until the telegram. Holtman, a former care maker at Gard ner Governor company, had many friends in Quincy.
Steve Ferryman, custodian of the courthouse, began cleaning the county building at 4 am Saturday after a Friday celebration for returned soldiers and sailors. By noon the building was ready for legal business. The Christmas tree will stay in the circle at the south entrance until New Year’s. Decorations cost about $25 and will be kept for future use. Mayor John A. Thompson says funds from Quincyans and others will cover celebration expenses. Women in charge praise county and former officials for their assistance.
The Eighth regiment Illinois Reserve militia plans the largest dance in its history for New Year’s Eve at the Armory. An invited orchestra will play, refreshments will be served, and the armory will be elaborately decorated. Uniformed men enter free. Col J E Caldwell of Iowa Falls, Ia., is expected as a guest. Committee: Capt W O Lee, Capt A Kelker, Lieut B S Campbell.
Lillian Lamkey aged 18 arraigned with C. C. Brooks on vagrancy charges for living together at Park hotel. Brooks fined five dollars and costs after he reported Lamkey stole 35 dollars. Lamkey’s fine suspended upon return home to lead a more virtuous life. Father Makes Check Good. E. H. Vollrath released from jail after father J A Vollrath honored a ten dollar check. Sixty-five licenses issued. many saloons still to operate. Auditing committee meets. New Year city payrolls. Police decorate station tree for Christmas. Downtown snow cleared after heavy Tuesday storm.
Springfield report states Dayton-Dowd Co. received a secretary of state charter with $100000 capital to manufacture tractors and farm machinery. Dayton denies knowledge of the proposition. George Vernham, ex police officer, to return to Detroit after visiting friends. he holds a key position at a Detroit factory.
Edward Ruff reports son Carl in Brest with a royal reception for President Wilson and plans to reach Paris by December 15. Lieut Carlyle Scott, formerly of G C B C, visits Quincy after discharge. Ensign Edmund Montgomery to be discharged soon after returning from France. Captain Marks Alexander sends Christmas cable from France. Perrin Sinnock at Camp Sheridan notes slow release. brother George Sinnock at Camp Dodge works freight. Kurt Sinnock, who went over the top four times, suffered a hip wound and is recovering. Fred Bornmann near Camp Merritt anticipates home by New Year after brief France service.
Elmer Becker of 1017 State Street reports he is now stationed in a hospital in Lyons France with the One Hundred Twenty-fourth ambulance unit. He arrived in France the Saturday before the armistice and expects to be returned home soon.
Frank E. Haggerty of 22614 South Fourth street stationed at Camp Alfred Vail New York writes he expects to be home soon after January first. He trained at Northwestern University Chicago and was ready to sail as a wireless operator in the army radio service when the armistice was signed.
Professor Herman Warma, formerly a teacher at St. Pauls Evangelical school, is in the city on furlough from Camp Gordon Georgia and expects to return there soon.
Elmer Meyer of 1138 Payson Avenue and Leo Stuart of 1503 Spring Street arrived home Saturday morning for a week's furlough. Both boys were accepted into the navy the day the armistice was signed.
Sergeant C. M. George, son of Mrs Henry George of Hannibal Missouri, writes of a ten day journey to the Alps with vivid sights and impressions. He hints at bringing back a French girl to America and is stationed in Company 5 of the 302nd M. T. C.
A War Department communication to Miss Edith Funke at 721 Washington Street confirms her brother Albert E Funke has not been heard from since October but suffered no mishap in France according to the department. Funke serves in Company J, 18th Infantry, First Division, now in the army of occupation after reporting a move to the front in a September 20 letter.
Sergeant Howard Fruhe formerly of The Whig composing room reports confinement in base hospital No 1 Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Texas with mumps and expects a month’s stay.
Mr and Mrs E H Baker of 700 State street possess a cigar ash tray and match box holder made from a three inch shell and a paper cutter crafted from shrapnel metal and bullets sent by their son William J Baker now serving in the surgeon general's office of the second army corps in France. He does not know when he will be able to return home.
Silas Fields as plaintiff reports a warrant issued Saturday by Police Magistrate P. W. Reardon charging Richard Warner with assault. The principals are described as colored and the case will be aired Monday morning.
Illinois division of the T P A unanimously endorsed the Chamber of Commerce effort to restore passenger trains in and out of Quincy on the Burlington and to push changes on the Wabash timetable. The group met at the Elks club and urged broader support, including a 2 cent per mile rail rate and a 5000 mile mileage book, while resisting removal of sleeper and urging full schedule restoration for trains 4 52 and 53 and a Springfield to Quincy service. The letter by J J Moriarty urged continued action and coordination with CPAs and travelers groups with aims including station improvements and health board talks.
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce sends a letter to Senator James H. Lewis requesting improved Burlington and Wabash rail service. It asks for specific train times, daylight service to the state capital, continued sleeper cars on No 56, Sunday Carthage division service, and station improvements for women travelers including hot water, a matron, and train sheds. The note urges McAdoo and Holden offices to act and promises favorable sentiment toward his administration if service improves.
Barbers in the city will shorten their daily hours by one and a half, opening at 8 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. Saturday hours extend to 10 p.m. as before.
C. E. Delaplain rooms 8 and 9 Sten Building closed two real estate deals Friday exchanging deeds. One residence at Tenth and Hampshire streets sold to George Janssen who will occupy it this spring, and another at 2334 Hampshire street sold to out of town parties. See Delaplain if you want a bargain.
George A. Rosenkoetter age 19 of Melrose township and Jessie M. Good win age 16 of Quincy obtain consent by fathers. Carl B. Eikelman age 21 and Gladys M. Way age 21, both of Quincy. William B. Hart age 29 of Muscatine Va and Jessie L. Allen age 16 of Quincy with consent of the girl's father.
Lem G Hunsaker elected to membership and Perry C Ellis named a delegate to meet with R E Hackman United States Labor representative for Quincy. Meeting Monday to ascertain why some manufacturers and business men have not taken back former employees called into service and to discuss securing positions for the boys.
Frank Marsh of Warsaw, son of the late Congressman Marsh, claims a varied war record. He left America in 1914 for Canada, joined Canadian forces, shifted between branches, and says he never was taken prisoner. He speaks of battlefield experiences during a few days in Quincy with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lusk.
Readers ask about division placements and return plans for U S Army units in France. The Whig notes limited data and provides only information from its dispatches on infantry engineers and occupation details, with several units not yet recorded for homeward movement.
County Chairman William A Jackson asks teachers to submit names of boys ready to work on farms this summer to combat labor shortages due to the war. Farmers are urged to register their needs. many high school boys worked as temporary farmers last summer, and more are expected to do so this year.
Jacksonville merchants and residents urge better rail service as the Quincy Chamber of Commerce wins a war-time restoration of some C B & Q trains. They also press the Wabash to reintroduce former schedules abandoned by the new time card, arguing a business men’s organization is needed to enforce interest.
A national movement seeks 2 1/2 cents per mile universal mileage for commercial travelers, arguing three cents per mile local fares are unfair after rail and Pullman rate hikes. The proposal, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and manufacturers, cites 800,000 traveling representatives and outlines five reasons lower mileage aids railroads and business.
L. J. Keis announces extended hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Saturday evenings until 9 p.m. due to increased demand. The Scientific Optometrist and Optician notes stable prices during the war, highlights new machinery and extra staff, and thanks customers for their support.
Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday with a chance of snow flurries in Illinois and warmer conditions on Monday. Missouri expected generally fair conditions with a warm Monday. Iowa shows partly cloudy skies Sunday and Monday with warmer temperatures in the eastern and southern areas. Local temperatures described but unreadable portions prevent full detail.
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