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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1918
Page
6
A doctor named Mec atom from Durkan, Ma is badly burned while trapped in a blaze that engulfed a premise. Four year old child died in the incident. The doctor died later in the evening. The fire left the premises severely damaged.
Chole Besant was fined for assault along with Sfe. Enid Sein and Jol Tlang each paid ten and eight dollars plus costs after a Monday night street row at Twenty fifth and Broadway. Edward Kenfrow and John Meeker faced charges for intoxication. Charles Ross, a saloon helper, said the initial reports of trouble starting in his establishment were incorrect.
George L. Klein, head of Klein Advertising, has filed as Republican candidate for alderman from the Second ward. A well known young businessman, he ran in the last election to succeed Mayor Theuipoon and hopes to win the seat amid wide local support.
Captain Walter Blair of the White Collar Steam boat Line predicts the Mississippi ice will clear by March 20, three days after St Patrick's Day. Blair, famed for river conditions insight, compares himself to Moses and Noah while declining further comment on the prediction.
Government actions force new Burlington Railroad timetable editions in Quincy. Officials caution public about rumors, noting some train suites, dining and observation cars may be removed or adjusted. Changes aim to reduce costs while preserving essential passenger service.
The high school announces a February 3 and 16 teachers convention with speakers from University of Kier and a botany geog raphy teacher Frank Shannahan as president of the association. The senior banquet is set for February 14 with cost cuts and toasts for the football team. Remington certificate exams are listed with several students named. An assembly features flag presentation by John Wood W R C and a program including prayer, a talk by Mrs Henry Turner, a solo by Mrs Gibbons, and the Star Spangled Banner.
A neighborhood Council of National Defense committee approves patriotic exercises in Quincy public schools, with high and upper grades set to host activities at least twice weekly. County officials, priests, and parish leaders plan gatherings, stamps drives, and future patriotic talks at rural churches through winter and spring.
Quincy's dressers face a sharp rise in headgear costs as wholesale and retail prices jump 500 to 1000 percent. Hats including beaver and duck styles will cost more due to scarce rabbit fur, leather, and blocking materials. Labor and mercury costs have surged, pushing up production and retail pricing.
Frederick Behrensmeyer 66 of Quincy died Saturday at his daughter Mrs. Lydia Rossman’s home from pulmonary pneumonia. Former molder, member of Tron Molders union No. 44 and North Star camp Modern Woodmen of America. Survived by wife, daughter in Detroit, two sons Henry and Fred, two daughters Mrs. John Tessing and Mrs. Charles Abdage. Funeral arrangements pending with services at Miss Tleuten Maerts in Quincy, later cremation in St Louis.
Funeral services for Mrs Marguerite Vollmer will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock from the residence 623 Blackson Street. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
Funeral services for Casper Niemeyer were conducted at noon on Tuesday from the residence two miles west of Ursa and at 2 PM from St. Jacobi Lutheran Church. An arrest of friends attended and the floral offerings were beautiful. Burial was in Greenmount Cemetery.
Washington February 6 The large deficiency appropriation bill the largest in U S history carrying between 1 5 and 2 0 billion including major sums for aviation and for the army and navy was completed Tuesday by the house appropriations sub committee
Sunday features one wheatless meal and one meatless meal. Monday and Tuesday introduce wheatless or meatless days. Wednesday and Thursday include wheatless days or meals. Friday combines wheatless with meatless plans and Saturday adds a porkless day with additional meals.
The proposed Hooverized diet limits wheat use to 70 percent of last year’s level for crackers biscuits cakes pies and pastry from Feb 1 to July 31 and urges all Americans to use non wheat bread and favor mutton and lamb over beef or pork in permissible meals. The policy targets private residents cafes and hotels in Quincy.
Board reports on county appeals show 26 registrants blaming district boards for deterred classification and placing in Class 2. Seventeen claims were not granted. Names listed include Harry Martin Paloma Walter Hooberson Liberty Hadward N P Hisnut Grsu Ben Cain Clayton and others among Class 1 and Class 2 appellants.
Dr. H. E. Becker for the Pure Milk Association announces Quincy milk tests will proceed regardless of price agitation. The association seeks purity, not price, correcting Sunday Whig remarks that tests depended on price. Tests will be conducted as agitation continues, with details forthcoming.
Police blotter and court items recount cases including debt action against John Abbott, a libel suit over assumed debt, and a classed case of Mary Anderson versus Elmer Love and others. A local farmer Fred Altenheim sparked controversy with anti war remarks in a saloon. government officials postponed prosecution citing busy duties.
German residents of Quincy who have long lived in the city registered as enemy aliens as part of a government order this week. Police Clerk Benedict closed the books after eighteen registrations on Tuesday. many registrants express loyalty to the United States while noting relatives in the German army.
The Quaines Engineers' club was formed Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Affiliates with the Chamber of Commerce will hold meetings there. Wiener acted as temporary president and Charasha as temporary secretary. Committees were chosen for constitution and bylaws, membership and finance. Gordon was reelected president of the Anna Brown Home board. other officers re-elected include J. W. Sinnock as vice president, George H. Wilson as secretary, and Tot Poling as treasurer. The home’s annual spring reception will invite the public. Marcus Carr left $1 to the home. The home has twenty four members with Miss Alida Henry matron.
Maude E Harmon sues for divorce from Fred Af Harmen alias Fred Van Orden alias Connie Wells after a three year marriage marked by desertion and multiple names. Court case filed Tuesday in circuit court.
Capt Burr Irwin on a 24 hour furlough from Camp Logan Houston visits Quineys with his wife Mrs Burr Irwin while many Quincey residents, including Henry Goeht and Harold Lewis, report military service and camp life. Letters from Fort Tanack, Jacksonville, Lake Charles, and Pensacola describe training, transfers, and wartime duties as families await news and safety.
Nimrods may hunt rabbits until February 23, though season by flaw closed January 3. Charles Clarke, deputy state game and fish warden, has received word of the date advancement. Merchants may also sell rabbits until this date. Rabbits have been plentiful and fetch high prices this season.
In a Chamber of Commerce meeting the Quincy milk dealers authorized Food Administrator Pierson to set an increased wholesale milk price to producers, effective until April 1. They backed the price as fair to all, opposed any large rise due to high living costs, and pledged to cooperate to ensure adequate supply in case any producer cuts supply. The Chamber agreed to help source milk from outside if producers take drastic action.
Schools conduct contests to select two to represent the county in the state contest. Winners include Miss Mary Tit Orton and Edith Grady. township contests are held at multiple schools across the area during the Christmas holidays.
Based on Tuesday information from Quincy drafted men including from Quincy and Adams County will be sent to Camp Grant at Rockford or to Camp Zachary Taylor at Louisville Kentucky. The prior groups from this area have gone to Camp Dodge at Des Moines Town, while the next contingent starting February 23 will be allocated to either Grant or Zachary Taylor or split between them.
Partly warmer Thursday with increasing east wind and partly cloudy skies. Local forecast notes no significant precipitation expected and temperatures mild through the day.
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