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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
4
Telegrams from Quincy residents urge Representative King to back President Wilson as he seeks power to defend American rights on land and sea. Letters from G R Cottrell and Edward P. Al indicate broad backing and insist Congress stand with the president amid growing tensions with Germany.
G Emerson announces Republican bid for First Ward alderman. Emerson planned to file today, with others racing to complete petitions. Dr Markillie enters Republican mayoral race and will unveil platform after filing.
Charles E. Barker former Taft physical director will visit Quincy for personal and social hygiene talks. He will speak at the Y M C A Haigh School Gem City Business College and other locations. The meeting also planned a volleyball tournament in the Business Men's class with about 8 teams and a concluding banquet for members and their wives.
In Philadelphia at a League to Enforce Peace dinner on February 7 former President W H Taft argued that Washington and Jeffersons anti entanglement stance is outdated. He said conditions have changed and America must defend its honor and vital interests, despite a desire to avoid conflict.
The column notes why some residents look well turned out despite scarce means. It mentions Binkley being confined to his home due to a Ford fracture, reflecting local concerns and humorous social commentary.
Lieut W A Johnson heads the city naval reserves as a recruiting officer plans a visit to the armory today. After drill and crate prep for shipment the unit remains ready for possible call, with Illinois and New York contingents likely bound for battleship Louisiana service. A long roster lists officers and sailors including W A Johnson W C Edwards James Ross J W Herrick and others.
Governor Lowden took a long walk with Attorney William Schlagenhauf of Quincy in Springfield on Tuesday. They spoke over an hour and, while weather and the war were mentioned, patrons in Adams county are suspected to have been discussed. Schlagenhauf and Joseph L. Frisbie of the Mendon Dispatch traveled to Springfield to testify before the lower house educational committee about legalizing the Mendon township high school district.
Miss Helen Levi daughter of George D Levi president of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce lost game money during a burglar raid on the apartment she and other Washington University of St Louis students occupy. While the girls and the matron sang in the parlor the thief entered by a bedroom window and took $24 in cash.
Ira Calkins, George Binkert and D L Musselman as the Associated Charities finance committee urge a $3,000 fund to aid needy Quincyans. Five men gave $100 each. others are asked to contribute $50, $25, $10, or $5. The nonsectarian charity operates from 412 Jersey Street with Miss Edith Short and Miss Marjorie Southwick visiting families to assess needs and report. Officers include Judge Lyman McCarl president and Miss Frances Lubbe treasurer.
Monday night 813 Jefferson street resident Kidney Woermann slipped in his yard and fractured a limb. He was taken to St Marys hospital where the fracture was reduced. Two roof fires followed. Nog 2 6 7 stations battled a spark fire at Edward Yates home on North Fourteenth street with minor damage to shingles. Chester Poling owned house. A separate Maine street blaze at Miss Anna Duker 1022 Maine caused small damage.
A Zevenaar dispatch quoting German travelers says Bayer's large aniline dyes and medicines factory at Leverkusen Rhine province was blown up last week. Many killed and two streets were largely ruined.
The Hello Girls of the Bell Telephone Co held their fourth annual dance at the Knights of Columbus hall on Tuesday evening. About 25 couples attended, dancing from 8:30 until midnight with O Farrell's Orchestra providing music. Miss Aletha Gard Josephine Dover Edna Niekamp Helen Rottman Rose Schell and Lillian Sweney led the chaperone committee.
SANTIAGO Chile Feb 7 The Chilean government has yet to decide on the German note regarding the submarine campaign but at present no action will be taken.
In Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday the Bolivian foreign minister met Dr Lauro Müller and informed him that Bolivia fully supports the American policy toward Germany without reservations.
Dairymen from the Adams County Farm Improvement association meeting at Farmer Rusk's voted for tubercular tests for dairy cows. They discussed lowering test costs and planned dairy meetings at central Adams County points with expert talks and milk-record demonstrations. The group aims to form a cow testing club, with group meetings on pasture mixtures and farm improvements to be refined by crops and soils committees.
In a Tuesday night meeting at 635 Spruce Street, J Will Stewart announced as a Democratic aldermanic candidate for the First ward. The Women's Civic League endorsed his candidacy after a larger turnout, signing many petitions. Endorsements also noted for W B Tompkins in the Seventh ward and possible runs by J W Myers in the Sixth ward.
The Naval Reserves plan their first pay dance in the armory Thursday evening despite orders to be ready for service. They push for strong attendance, with advance ticket sales signaling a large crowd and the event likely among the most successful sea stories of the season.
Two promotions in the Third regiment I N G were announced at Fort Sheridan Tuesday. Major W H Brogonier of the Second battalion Rockford was made lieutenant colonel and Captain Earl Thornton of HB battery Hoopeston was advanced to major.
In Columbus on February 7 the Ohio senate adopted a resolution expressing confidence in President Wilson and pledging support for his actions in the international crisis. A similar resolution had previously passed the house.
The Somers, bought from Germany in 1898 and based in Quincy Bay, could be used for defense, blockade, dispatch, or scouting in a war. It lacks armor but has nickel steel turret plates, a 1900 horsepower quadruple engine, and a crew of naval men led by T McRorie with 13 enlisted, sailing at economical 12 to 12.5 knots and a 1800 mile range.
Miss Carrie Schnieders daughter of Albert Schnieders of 1416 Spring street will be received into the order of Christ's Handmaids of St. Joseph's convent in Fort Wayne Indiana on Thursday morning Miss Anna Schnieders her sister left Tuesday night for the ceremonies A coroner's jury found Eliza Hetty near Coatsburg died from burns with Mr Netty testifying he wrapped his wife in a blanket and carried her from floors to suppress the fire North Star camp Modern Woodmen of America will hold its tenth annual masquerade tonight in the Eagles hall Fuellier orchestra to play Thomas Scherer Charles Zang Oliver F Robb F F Niehaus and Henry Thies head the committee Women’s Union Labor league set a whist for after Easter with next meeting February 20 at Labor temple
To benefit members of Painters Union No. 66 a charity ball will be held at Turner Hall on February 26 for Tim Holt a charter member and former local president who has been homebound since August 28.
Examinations will be held in the Quincy federal building on specified dates for applicants in the district. Positions include assistant physicist, foundry helper, and miller with March 7 and March 6 dates. A railway mail clerk exam occurs February 10 at Gem City Business College.
Henry Fuhrman department manager at J. Stern & Sons is recovering at his home after a successful operation to remove a slight growth from his nose.
Professor John Norton Pomeroy of the University of Illinois College of Law visited Quincy on Monday and Tuesday to compile statistics on those admitted to the state bar. He used Attorney Charles L. Bartlett’s office as his headquarters while in the city and is noted as a distinguished author of standard law texts.
Increase stock certificates filed in recorder's office show Kesnohl Mohrenstecher company directors voted to raise capital from 75000 to 100000 and verify the increase in the official records.
A substantial number of people use the ice bridge across the river noted by Capt. Coyners of the ferry B. B. He believes the ice could hold a team and wagon but no teams have attempted the passage yet. Warm weather may render the crossing unsafe for pedestrians in several days.
Mrs. Lora Hickman, proprietor of the West Quincy store, has begun harvesting ice on the Missouri bank. The Hickman storehouse is said to hold about 500 tons of ice.
A new step reducing congestion on the middle western rail lines involves saving an embargo on the Southern railroad for all goods billed to Cincinnati or points east of there. The measure aims to ease shipments and improve traffic flow along the affected routes.
City officials converted a waterlogged lot at Eighteenth and Broadway into a skating pond after school as youngsters enjoy themselves. The river skating resumed but Tuesday warmth tested the ice's strength for the steel blades.
John F. Menke, former superintendent of United Cereal Mills, buys half interest in S. I. Bragg Candy Co and becomes secretary-treasurer. He will manage local business and expand trade while Bragg shifts duties to focus on outside trade. Mrs. Menke also buys half interest and Menke remains company president.
After talks with county superintendent J H Steiner and Judge S A Hubbard Melrose township directors decided to cover high school tuition for two Hagenbaumer children attending Quincy High from the district. Hubbard had urged the action representing the father Gustav Klarner in a mandamus suit now dismissed.
Quincy appears in Latin American Opportunities highlighting Illinois presence in Uruguay with a Rockford tractor and Collins Plow Made In Quincy. The Collins company is shipping light presses to Peru as part of a South American trade push by southern railway firms.
The county probate docket outlines inventories and distributions including Susan Roe farming land in Adams county valued at 8000 and notes of 8600 against the estate of TI Wheeter. Walter Bennett guardian of child Wood filed a final report showing receipts of 1904.65 with 1389.28 paid to the ward at 18. Joshua Winvert’s estate inventory lists Michigan and Wisconsin lands valued 4360 and notes 4500 plus cash 484. Mary E Mullican executrix filed inventory receipts 4800 with widow 4209 distributed.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Crawford at 1225 North Seventh Street a daughter arrived Monday morning.
Quincy readers chased a false grain wires rumor Tuesday that Germany had declared war on the United States. The Whig cites the Associated Press saying the report was unfounded and spread via grain wires, with Hearst service exchanges also carrying the claim. The paper warns rumors circulate in exciting times and promises to relay confirmed news only.
Drawings completed for the district basketball tournament to be held in Jacksonville on February 22 to 24. Thursday games pair Bluffs with Rushville and Springfield versus Mt. Sterling. Additional Friday matches include Chandler ville against Pittsfield Griggs ville versus Waverly Manchester versus Jacksonville with later fixtures. Semifinals and finals are scheduled for Saturday.
Lil Feb 7 Scott Neaterour 34, of Tioga, died at home at 11 p m Sunday from neuralgia and grip after two weeks illness. He leaves a wife, a two year old son, a two week old daughter, his parents, two brothers Loy and Finley at home, two sisters Mrs Thad Doyle and Mrs Charles Rockenfield, an aged grandfather and grandmother. He owned a restaurant for four years and was in I O O F lodge. Funeral time not decided.
Funeral services for Thomas Johnston will be conducted at 8 o'clock Thursday morning in the residence 917 North Fourth Street and at 8:30 o'clock in St Rose of Lima church. Burial will be in St Peters cemetery.
Private funeral services were conducted at 2 pm Tuesday in the home of her son Adam at 532 Jes isreant street. Public services followed at 2:30 pm in Salem church with Rev H L Leemhuis officiating. The church choir and Ladies Aid participated. Six grandsons served as bear ers. Burial was in Greenmount cemetery.
Partly cloudy conditions in Illinois with unsettled southern areas followed by Wednesday through Thursday fair weather and moderate temperatures. Missouri reports partly cloudy skies in the south and far north with a Town Fair on Wednesday and Thursday and similar moderate temperatures.
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