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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1920

Page

6

Quincy Housing Plan Aims to Build Hundreds of Homes

In a chamber of commerce meeting in Quincy tonight leaders of the Quincy Real Estate Improvement and Housing Corporation outline plans to form a housing corporation financed by local business interests. The program envisions a spring start, long installment payments, and fast growth to meet demand as homes are built and sales begin. The group lists S B Montgomery and 15 other prominent local businessmen as incorporators and pledges strong stock participation.

Quincy Housing Corporation Chamber of Comerce Quincy Quincy Real Estate Improvement and Housing Corporation S. B. Montgomery Frank W. Crane Samuel W. Eldred Jackson R. Pearce John J. Fisher J. M. Winters George A. Binkert Wiliam T. Duker J. Henry Hastert Timoth P. Castle Herman N. Brown W. Emery Lancaster Frank C. Pierson Henry B. Dayton Walter H. Bennett

Judge Higbee Reschedules Appearance for February 16

Judge Higbee of Pittsfield will come to Quincy on Monday February 16 to hear the school case at Camp Point and consider issuing a writ of certiorari to approve the Community High School district, and he plans to address the county attorney case as well.

Fudge Higbee Pittsfield Quincy Erde W. Beatty Camp Point

Wanted boy to work in mail room at Whig office

A classified notice seeking a boy to fill a mail room position at the Whig office. Applicants are invited to apply today.

Whig Office

Removemen New Aerial Truck Ready for Action

The new aerial truck Philip J. O'Brien was commissioned after a street test showing firefighters met all requirements. It features a 75 foot aerial ladder with 272 feet of hose, a Browder life net, a battering ram, and can operate as a water tower to flood high windows or rooflines. The old horse-drawn unit will be auctioned Saturday in market square before storage for a future buyer.

Philip J. O'Brien No. 2 Market Square

Jasper Urges More Rapid Tax Payments

County Treasurer Frank Jasper warns taxes are arriving slowly and urges quicker payments to avoid last minute congestion. W J Smith reports township books, except North East, turned over to Jasper. Camp Point books finished. After April 1 penalties apply. capital stock assessment from Springheld not yet received delaying city books completion.

Frank Jasper North East W. J. Smith Jasper Camp Point

Five Men Sentenced to Penitentiary to Chester

State's Attorney Roy Adair will have five men taken to the penitentiary at Chester as soon as records are completed. Berton Marvin and Bert Caves face assault with intent to kill charges. John Flynn convicted of highway robbery. Oliver Wood and Jefferson Lewis convicted of criminal assault. Forrest Meek confessed forges will be sent to the reform school.

Roy Adair Chester Berton Marvin Bert Caves John Flynn Oliver Wood Jefferson Lewis Forrest Meek Reform School

Paper Mill Strike Continues Amid Union Dispute

Between 250 and 300 employees of the American Straw Board Company remained on strike Wednesday night over union non recognition. A morning meeting at the Labor Temple was held but details were not public. Plant manager Mr Shew said no further talks have occurred and no agreement is in sight.

American Strawboard Company Labor Temple Shew

Teachers Talk Higher Wages No Decisions

Subcommittees of the council of teachers reported progress toward higher salaries at the high school meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The reports were lengthy and all sub committees were not heard, with adjournment set for 9 o clock Saturday morning.

Council of Teachers

Marriage Licenses for William J. Eicken and Katie Henderson

William J. Eicken age 24 of Coatsburg and Katie M. Henderson age 21 of Coatsburg listed for marriage. Also listed are Clarence Kaufmann age 21 of Payson and Leatha Gallaher age 18 of Fall Creek, Samuel T. Willard Jr. legal and residence Mendon, and Rachel J. Worman listed as legal resident of Mendon.

William J. Eicken Coatsburg Katie M. Henderson Clarence Kaufmann Payson Leatha Gallaher Fall Creek Samuel T. Willard, Jr Legal Mendon Rachel J. Worman

Mrs Engel Lubben Dies in Golden at 80

Mrs Engel Lubben of Golden dies at her home Tuesday at age eighty years three months thirteen days after a paralytic stroke. Born October 1, 1839 in Weenn Ostfriesland Germany, she came to the United States in 1882 and settled in Golden. Survived by husband Henry A. Lubben and six children with several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday at 2 p.m. at Immanuels German Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. H. Lindemann.

Golden Engel Lubben Henry A. Lubben Weenn Ostfriesland Germany Lubben Lubbe Henry Frattke Hippen Engel Behrens Menne Gronewold John Enday Jurgen

Emergency meeting of Tierman Lodge No 39 for funeral

Mason notice announces an emergency meeting Thursday at 1 45 PM at the Masonic Temple to attend the funeral services of Brother Robert Zolle of 1340 Jefferson Street.

Tierman Lodge No. 39 Masonic Temple Robert Zolle Jefferson Street

Wanted A carrier boy for east end route

A good east end route is open for a carrier boy. Apply at the Whig office for details and eligibility.

Whig

Death of W L Shellabarger after pneumonia relapse

Decatur, Feb 5 W L Shellabarger died at 467 West Main street after a ten day pneumonia illness. He collapsed at 9 pm while talking with his wife after a physician had pronounced improvement. A longtime business leader in Decatur he was born 1856 and survived by his wife Irene and three sons David S Charles Thatcher and William L Shellabarger Jr. plus his mother sisters and a brother.

Decatur W. L. Shellabarger West Main Street William Lincoln Shellabarger David S. Shellabarger Anna FE Irene) Shellabarger Irene Charles P J. Neta Thatcher Shellabarger David S. Charles

McCormick Secured For Lions Banquet in Quincy

Medill McCormick, Republican senator from Illinois, is secured to speak at the Washington Day banquet of the Quincy Lions club. The announcement came at the Lions noon luncheon at Hotel Quincy. McCormick will speak Monday February 23 to about 200 Quincyans and guests, with meals arranged for that capacity. County Clerk W J Smith led a county government quiz, fining some Lions for wrong answers and sharing tax and county-book details. Luther Drury was to lead but was absent. John Carroll presided.

Medill McCormick Illinois Quincy W. J. Smith

Handsome home bought on Maine Street in Quincy

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Duker purchased a fine colonial residence at 1800 Maine Street from Mrs. Olive Nichols. The Parker couple will occupy the home, moving from 1675 Maine Street. The sale marks one of the handsomest residences in Quincy.

W. T. Duker Quincy Olive Nichols Maine Street Frederic Parker

Roof Fire at Schell Home Put Out Fast

A small blaze in the roof of the residence of First Assistant Fire Chief Edward Schell at 622 North Seventh Street was extinguished quickly with little damage and no difficulty.

Schell Edward Schell North Seventh Street

Absence Of Lakenan Man Triggers Wide Search

Christy Robinson, 20, of Lakenan Monroe county disappeared January 29 after leaving home to attend a neighborhood dance. His brothers led a countywide search, but he remains missing. He is about 6 feet 10 inches tall, 170 pounds, with blue gray eyes and a ruddy complexion, wearing a dark suit with a brown stripe, a grey checked mackinaw, and a red white and blue checked cap. a work suit was also missing.

Lakenan Christy Robinson Monroe County Ray George Robinson Robinson

Keokuk Y Team Scheduled to Play in Quincy Friday

Keokuk basketeers will face the Y M C A. team on the Quincy gym floor Friday night in what locals expect as a snappy contest. The Y team from Gate City is described as strong and five more games are listed for the Quincy squad including trips to Hannibal and Abbington.

Keokuk Basketeers Quincy Gate City Abbington Burlington Culver Stockton

Presbyterian church seeks causes of delinquency

The Board of Temperance and Moral Welfare of the Presbyterian church seeks information on juvenile and adult delinquency. Probation Officer Thomas Nolan of the county court received a letter from the Pittsburgh based board asking for all available information and answers to questions on causes. John Steele directs the church board's delinquency department in Pittsburg and notes nationwide and Canada wide data collection.

Board of Temperance and Moral Welfare The Presbyterian Church of the United States Thomas Nolan Pittsburg John Steele Department of Delinquency Presbyterian Church Board United States Canada

Henry Hill Post To Select Headquarters Tonight

Henry Hill Post to choose permanent headquarters at Knights of Columbus building in a meeting tonight. Plans include exercises with other Posts for distributing the French memorial to next of kin of Americans who died in the service. Secretary Macaulay Irwin urges families to submit missing names and addresses for the list to be sent to Washington.

Henry R. Slill American Legion Knights of Columbus Macaulay Irwin Washington

Series of Service Meetings Planned in Quincy

A series of community service meetings will be held in Quincy on March 17 under University of Illinois Community Service Director Hieronymus. Col C D Center of the Chamber of Commerce will call a meeting of civic organizations Lions and Rotary clubs churches and schools to promote interest. Talks by good speakers are planned for the High School Chamber of Commerce and other auditoriums starting at 9 30 AM and continuing through the afternoon and evening. The conference is part of a series to be held this winter and spring in Illinois cities.

Quincy Hieronymus University of Illinois Col. C. D. Center Chamber of Commerce Lions Club Rotary Clubs

Grand Jury To Hear Tale Of Coat Theft

Billie Westbrook and Leona McCann, two Detroit girls charged with grand larceny for stealing a coat, were sent to county jail to await grand jury action after waiving a preliminary hearing. Attorney Roy declined to declare the coat valuable.

Reard Billie Westbrook Leona McCann Detroit

Fire Marshal Cases Continue in Quincy Court

Cases against Prank Weems J C Stuckman and the Jewell Tea company for failure to obey fire marshal instructions were continued in Justice of the Peace E J Bonney's court. Deputy Marshal Charles Matson was ill and absent while F G Strothman paid costs and had his case dismissed.

Prank Weems J. C. Stuckman Jewell Tea Company Court of Justice of the Peace E. J. Bonney Charles J. Matson Quincy F. G. Strothman

Have You Been Counted Census Coupon Notice

Public census notice urges residents to complete and mail the census coupon. It requests nonenumerated persons to provide name street city and address and send to William Schaefer, Supervisor of Census, Post Office Building, Quincy, Illinois.

William Schaefer Quincy Sinois

Rotary Club Votes on Meeting Place

Quincy Rotary Club members vote this week on a permanent meeting place for one year as current Hotel Quincy quarters lack privacy and large membership strains. Options include Newcomb hotel with dish purchases, Chamber of Commerce building once service is arranged, and Y M C A dining room offered by the local branch. Committee to decide by Friday with hopes Chamber facilities be available next year.

Quincy Rotary Club Hotel Quincy Newcomb Chamber of Commerce

No Street Car Service Into S. and S. Home

Due to a strict quarantine at the Soldiers and Sailors Home there will be no street car service onto the Home grounds starting this morning. The announcement was made by J. G. Forsthove of the street railway company. Visitors have been barred because of the influenza epidemic.

J. G. Forsthove Street Railway Company

Real Estate Transfers in Ellington and Quincy Areas

William C Chatten and Carrie P Chatten transfer to Henry F Cramm for 10500 in Ellington township part section 6. Elijah R Scott sells to Grace Batley lot 63 in Moulton addition Quincy at Twentieth and Oak. Carl J Heinecke and Elizabeth Heinecke sell to Alfred F Schreack and Mary Schreack part section 92 Ellington township for 14657.50. Olive B Nichols and Charles S Nichols sell to Elizabeth D Duker for 5 on lot 1 and part lot 2 Collins addition Quincy. Total stamps show 28000. George and Cora F Genebacher sell to George E Herzog and Nellie F Herzog for 3400 in Alstyne's addition Quincy block 22 and surrounding lots.

William C. Chatten Carrie P. Chatten Henry F. Cramm Ellington Township Elijah R. Scott Grace Batley C. F. Moulton Quincy Twentieth and Oak Streets Carl J. Heinecke Elizabeth Heinecke Alfred F. Schreack Mary Schreack Olive B. Nichols Charles S. Nichols Elizabeth D. Duker Collins George Cora F. Genebacher George E. Herzog Nellie F. Herzog George P. Clapp Alstyne

Strause Case Moved to Bloomington Court for New Trial

In Peoria Illinois on February 5 1919 an agreement moved the second trial of Edgar A Strause to Bloomington before Circuit Judge Sam Welty The former First Trust Savings Bank president shot killed Barne Meade cashier December 23 1917 He was convicted and sentenced to 25 years The Supreme Court remanded for a new trial The agreement allows bail of 35000 but if not tried before May 20 1920 bail is revoked

Peoria Edgar A. Strause Bloomington Sam Welty Strause First Trust & Savingsbank Barne Meade Supreme Court

Movie and Theater Listings Across Local Theaters

The Gem Theater features Charles Murray in The Dentist and Fox News. Savoy presents The Guilty Man. Family Theater shows The Burning Question. Princess Theater lines up Shirley Mason in The Winoning Girl with Bray pictographs. Orpheum offers George Walsh in The Shark plus vaudeville. Colonial presents The Kid and the Cowboy, Bound and Gagged, Out Again and In Again. Belasco showcases Tom Mix in The Cyclone. Bijou shows Brothers Divided with The Newlyweds. Star Theater plays Eve in Exile. Quincy Theater screens Helen Wolmes in The Fatal Fortune, William Hart in Jim Cameron’s Wife, and Hearts and Diamonds.

Gem Theater Charles Murray Fox News Savoy Theater Family Theater Princess Theater Shirley Mason Bray Pictographs Orpheum Theater George Walsh Colonial Theater Kid the Cowboy Belasco Tom Mix Bijou Frank Keenan Star Quincy Helen Wolmes William Hart Jim Cameron

Bowling totals and high scores at Concordia event

The bowling scores show 783 653 764 totaling 2149 with top games 178 by Tehbrink and Hunter. Hunter posts the high season average at 168. Next game features Concordia versus P. M. tonight.

Tehbrink and Hunter Hunter Concordia Ve. P. M.'s

Deaths and Funerals in Quincy District

John Doerschner a longtime Tenth and Elm butcher dies at home after a heart illness and pneumonia. He came from Bavaria 35 years ago and was active in St. John's church and WA organization. He leaves a widow a daughter Gertrude and brother Joseph. Funeral plans not yet made. Roy Warner Flowers of Chicago dies after a week with influenza. Born in Quincy March 22 1884 he married Grace Perkins in 1908. Surviving parents three sisters and his wife grace. His mother remains in Chicago and cannot be brought to Quincy.

John Doerschner Tenth and Elm Street Elm Street Mr. Doerschner Quincy Bavaria North End St. John’s Church W. Co Gertrude Doerschner Joseph Doerschner Pittsburgh Roy Warner Flowers Chicago Flowers B. M. Flowers Vermont Street University of Haineis Grace Perkins Champaign Amy Flowers Harry Reynolds George A. Taylor Gary Indiana

Miss Filla Dimmitt Dies After Illness in Hospital

Miss Filla Dimmitt died in St Marys hospital Wednesday afternoon at 2 45 after pneumonia. She is survived by her brother Arthur Dimmitt. The body will be taken to Griggsville this afternoon for burial.

Death notice for William Fincke formerly of Quincy

William Fincke, brother of Mrs. Matt Weber of 1323 Ohio street, died in Chicago Sunday at his granddaughter Mrs. Edna Hunter's home. He was over 70. Survived by sisters Mrs. Weber and Mrs. Rose Baker, two sons Will and Louis Fincke, a daughter, and a brother Henry Fincke.

William Fincke Matt Weber Ohio Street William Finceke Quincy Chicago Fincke Fdna Hunter Weber Will Louis Fincke Rose Baker Hannibal Henry Fincke Nebraska

Memorial of Anton Kloster Fills St. Vincent’s Home

Anton Kloster died at 11 o'clock in St. Vincent's Home on Wednesday morning from old age. Born February 2, 1834 in Gerschen Westphalia Germany, he was eighty six. He lived in Quincy fifty years and belonged to St John’s Catholic church for thirty seven years. Survived by two sons Anton Welchert of Quincy and Bernard Kloster of Delta Colorado and two daughters Mrs Joseph Miller Wien Missouri and Mrs Mary Sarbaum Marion North Dakota. There are twenty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Son in law Henry Wilper of Quincy also survives. He had been in St Vincent's Home since June and his wife died three years ago.

Anton Kloster St. Vincent's Mr. Kloster Gerschen Westphalia Germany Quincy St. John’s Catholic Church Anton Welchert Bernard Kloster Delta Colo

Civil War veteran Luther Garthwait dies at 88

Luther Garthwait, 88, a member of Company G, Forty-third Indiana infantry, Civil War veteran, died early Wednesday in the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home hospital. The body will be sent away for burial.

Luther Garthwait Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home Hospital Forty-third Indiana Infantry

Robert Meyer Funeral Services Held for Boy

Funeral services for little Robert Meyer were held from the August Stormer chapel at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. Rev. H. W. Trueblood officiated. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Meyer of 309 South Seventh street.

Robert Meyer Little Robert Meyer August Stormer Chapel H. W. Trueblood Greenmount Cemetery South Seventh Street

Funeral services for Frank Stiers held Wednesday

Frank Stiers funeral services were conducted at the Freiburg chapel at 2 30 in the afternoon with Rev. Robert Van Meigs officiating. Burial followed in Greenmount cemetery.

Frank Stiers Freiburg Robert van Meigs Greenmount Cemetery

Funeral services held for Mrs Frank Evatt at Daugherty chapel

Rev Edward A Thompson officiated the funeral in the Daugherty chapel at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. Mrs Evatt died in Cincinnati. Burial was in Woodland cemetery. Bearers named were William Richmiller Charles Crum George Reeves George Jasper Willam Hagenbruch and Lawrence Smith.

Frank Evatt Edward A. Thompson Daugherty Evatt Cincinnati Woodland Cemetery William Richmiller Charles Crum George Reeves George Jasper Willam Hagenbruch Lawrence Smith

Funeral of John W. Allen Held at Freibure's Chapel

The funeral for John W. Allen was held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from Freibure's chapel with Rev. Beadles officiating. Burial followed in Greenmount cemetery, where Elks conducted a brief service. Bearers were Oliver Pieper, B. Kessell, A. Liebmann, Roy Johnson, Victor Dillon, and E. F. R. Bauer.

John W. Allen Freibure Rev. Beadles Greenmount Cemetery the Elks Oliver Pieper B. Kessell A. Liebmann Roy Johnson Victor Dillon Ef, R. Bauer

Funeral services for John Neumann at St Marys church

Funeral services for John Neumann were held at 9 o clock Wednesday morning in St. Marys church. Rev Zurbensen officiating. Burial in St. Boniface cemetery. Bearers were Charles Rothgeb Edward Gail Henry Biebigheuser John Wiskirchen Henry Lohman and William Weiman. Out of town relatives attended including Mr and Mrs J Worth of East St Louis and Mr and Mrs Charles Stoeckle of St Louis.

John Neumann St. Mary's Church Zurbensen St. Boniface Cemetery Charles Rothgeb Edward Gail Henry Biebigheuser John Wiskirchen Henry Lohman William Weiman J. Worth East St. Louis Charles Stoeckle St. Louis

Drive Against Rent Profiteers to Begin in Chicago

Chicago real estate board will launch a drive against rent profiteers led by President Ivan O. Ackley. The campaign targets speculators who buy old buildings and raise rents beyond investment value, said to cause nine of ten profiteering cases. By May 1 the average modern apartment may rent at $25 per room.

Chicago Chicago Real Estate Board Ivan O. Ackley Ackley Acklew

Revival Promise and Home Faith Ignite Communities

A true God given revival is the greatest blessing that can come to any community. The test of a man's christianity is in his own home. Prayer is the power that moves the world. Revival means rekindling the fires on the altars of the hearts of God's people.

Revival sermon urges rekindling Christian spirit in Gels

Evangelist E P Loose leads revival at Vermont Street M E Church stressing revival renews the inner Christian life rather than church additions. He cites self examination repentance and reconsecration as key outcomes and notes future services for men and women. Rev A McCarty D D and Rev C M Duncan participate in opening.

E. P. Loose Vermont Street M. E Loose

Czech Troops Retake Irkutsk Front City

London Feb 5 according to a wireless message received at Vladivostok and relayed by the Daily Mail correspondent the Czechs have retaken Irkutsk and are turning westward to relieve the Romanians Serbs and Poles. Earlier advices said Irkutsk was held by Bolshevik forces or local soviets. A Vladivostok despatch Jan 28 cited Admiral Kolchak and Premier Pereliyev of the all Russian government as unknown fate. General Semenoff urged energetic allied action for Kolchak’s liberation.

London Irkutsk Vladivostok Daily Mail Kolchak Pereliyev Semenoff Far East

Two More Sales Reported In Morning Transactions

E. Delaplain sold the bungalow at 321 North Twentieth Street known as the Braden property to Mrs. Bower. He also sold the Craft farm of 139 acres south of Coatsburg to Mr. Joseph Powell of near Plainville. Total consideration about 24000 dollars, bungalow 5000 dollars.

E. Delaplain Twentieth Street Braden Bower Coatsburg Joseph Powell Plainville

Weather Update for Three States and Local Temperatures

The region faces a cloudy unsettled pattern Thursday and Friday with rising temperatures in parts. Missouri Iowa and Illinois show similar trends with light rain possible in western areas and slight warming in eastern portions. Local readings yesterday ranged around the upper 80s to mid 90s with notable river stage notes on River Street.

Missouri West Portion North Iowa

Funeral Notices for Robert Zolle and Aire Blecum

Funeral services for Robert Kolle will be held this afternoon at a brother’s home 1340 Jefferson Street with burial at Woodland Cemetery Masons in charge Friends invited to services. Also funeral services for Aire Susan Blecum from the residence of her stepson Harry Slocum 1129 Gate Street at 2 30 PM Friday burial at Greenmount Semeters body viewable at the chapel until Friday morning.

Robert Zolle Robert Kolle Alfred Zolle Jefferson Street Woodland Cemetery Masons Mre Saemn Aire Susan Ble Harry Slocua Gak Street Greenmount Semeters Ite

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