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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1918

Page

4

Pierson Resigns Food Advisor Post in Quincy

Truman T Pierson secretary of the Chamber of Commerce resigns as food adviser to the county food administration and sends in his resignation to John Wheeler. Directors adopt new by laws to democratize the chamber and start a large membership drive with a $25 base fee and a $5 traveling salesman surcharge.

Truman T. Pierson Chamber of Commerce John 2R. Wheeler Pierson Chamber Quincy Truman Pierson Food Administration Ricaters Bern Hamer Toode Fedfoans An Peart Ivy Pierson Ormamraater

Remarkable local talk on fairground juggling skills

The fragment recalls an old time juggler and the trick of balancing a buggy whip on the nose. A character named Misa Tawney Apple comments on being natural and lively to attend a near beer event, reflecting rustic humor and social chatter.

Misa

Resigning food advisor Pierson cites duty to city and country

T. T. Pierson announced his resignation as Quincy food advisor, saying the work aimed at aiding the food administration is finished and that Secretary Wheeler and his associates will continue the effort. He emphasized continued Chamber of Commerce backing, unity among local groups, and ongoing war-time public service through the organization. He noted the honor of recent meetings and memberships and listed cities at a regional convention.

Flames Blomfield London Chicago Chamber of Commerce Levi I. J. Parker Boulevard and Park Association W. A. Plotter Rotary Club Lawrence Wells Civic Improvement Toague William F. Gibbs Quincy Adoelubo Yanipedt Mameres Apy Wikmoet Folhass Ouiney Park Aml Bosteward Rotuy Ehh Civic Purprovement Teague Ouines Ce Chamber of Commerce Maton Club Qauincy Nd Club Civil Irepreseniint League City Comune Boat of Supervisors Woman's Foruna Adams Oats Preme Improvement Sdoeratron Ipported Dourmiain Guin Mattes Poond Roads Tineas Dedmois Society Oof Engineers Kiliners State Bar Darth Denver Phyes Decker Isle Corsmeren Tae Cho. So Tuemh George Eber Chamber of Commerece Quincy Truman T. Pierson Wheeler Food Administration John R. Wheeler Retail Grocery Association Quincy Retail Meat Dealers Association Travelers’ Protective Association United Commercial Travelers Elkshall Chamber of Commerce Glee Club Cam Burletan Mersentine Daversport Rock Island Apa Dewna Com Moline Davenport Rockford Joliet Pontiac Champaign Springheld Peorta Bloomington Alton

Otts Team Tops Quincys In Volleyball Standings

The Business men s team led by Will Ott captured top spot by defeating Crattendern and three-straight wins at PAUL. They won three straight matches, dropping three games, with Wenderflf and Neon ALR among key scorers. The standings list Wenderflf ooo 96 og Neon ALR, Sted Shey G aon Hinehiman o.0 8 7 and Vruttenden .o. 6 9 Crumiion oo. . 3 12.

Ott Will Ott Crattendern Thursilla Be Ut Amd Paul Wencorft Lineh- Mi Twat TOS CMP UBT Wenderflf Og Neon Alr Sted Shey G Aon Hinehiman O Vruttenden .O Crumiion Oo

Three Properties Sold in The Whig Advertisements

Delaplain reports sale of two of the properties he advertised in The Whig over the past two weeks. The Bar ry property includes vacant lots and a cottage. He notes further bargains arriving daily for sale.

Well and in good spirits Wheelock reports from France

Lieutenant John G Wheelock, a Fort Sheridan graduate and second lieutenant in the U S Army, writes from England and France that he is well and in good spirits. He notes rain plentiful and that he has not yet reached the front, sending his address as Lieut John G Wheelock F A O R C USA Postoffice 718 American Expeditionary Force.

John Wheelock Truman McCarl Wheelock Fort Sheridan United States Army France Southampton England John G. Wheelock U.S.A

Illinois centennial celebration to start February twelfth

The Illinois centennial celebration in Quincy will begin Lincoln's birthday with exercises in all city and county schools. Each city school will have a speaker, and the Chamber of Commerce executive committee appointed chairmen for finance history clubs churches and public relations to guide the local events.

Ilinois Quincey Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Finance Maz James FE. Adams William A. Richardson Tranmvan JT Pierson Mrs Joba AL

Volleyball Tournament Slated Here On April 11

The YOM.CI AL postponed event due to fuel shortages announces a new date of April 11 with the same participating teams. Capt Ott Grumman Nelson Wendorit Sneed Sohm Cruttenden Pinehman and T FE Musselman plan to enter. Three prizes are offered for the winners and the Quincy focal aggregation hopes to win at least one match.

Yom.ci AL Ott. Grumman Nelson Wendorit Sneed Sohm Cruttenden Pinehman T. FE. Musselman Wlre

Bess Arrested After Robbery At Broadway Resort

Arnold Bess, age about 30, of 12 Maine Street, was arrested by Second Sergeant Warren Cassel at a Broadway resort for robbing Bessie Newmond of 13.50 from an inmate. The money recovered left 0.50 with the victim. Bess, on parole from Chester state prison for burglary, will be returned to serve the remainder of his sentence. he had been under his mother's care since parole.

Arnold Bess Maine Street Warren Cassel Broadway Bessie Newmond Chester

Local associations reorganize and plan affiliate links

The Quincy Dairymen and Dealers Protective association dissolves as an organization after a Thursday Labour temple meeting and informs labor officials it will cease using the venue. It will affiliate with the Quincy Associated Milk Dealers at a meeting tonight.

Quincy Dairymen and Dealers’ Protective Association Labour Temple Organimation Quimney Associated Manker Gem City Manawer Canton Tish Sehen Ujurintet Dalmivra Ne i Lego of Music Tire Department John l Goers & Son Isco Vine Street Logo Nos South Side Boat Club Elmer Mutz J. Heithold Aveust Bergmann Z. Walehouse C. Gail L. Heuer N. Dis Wm. Green T. Pfaffe FP. Sanders D. W. McCoy J. Pfaffe Gregory Phome Globe Tent Maccabees TS. DeCrow

Lent Fasting Costs Rise as Fish and Oysters Climb

In Quincy Catholics and other Lent observers face higher costs this year as fish and oysters grow pricier. A 60 year resident has abstained from meat for twelve years, about a fifth of life, with Fridays and Ember days tightening budgets. Meanwhile fashion forecasts from the National Merchant Tailors Association cite shorter coats and fewer decorations, with broad color ranges including khaki, terra cotta, tan, slate, horizon blue and pearl gray.

Quincy Rome National Merchant Tailors’ Association Detroi

Pirates of Penzance presented by Knights of Columbus

The operetta Pirates of Penzance was repeated Thursday evening in the Empire Hippodrome by the Knights of Columbus for the war camp fund. A large audience attended and the performance was as strong as the first night.

Empire Lippodrome Knights of Columbus

Deaths and Funerals for Infant Tria Flora Bertha Dettle

Infant Tria Flora Bertha Dettle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dettle, died Thursday at 12 15 PM in her home at 708 South Fifteenth Street from pneumonia after a ten day illness. Born July 18, 1916, in the city, she is survived by her parents, two sisters Bernice and Marian, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mo Mashammer and Mrs. Henrietta Hillman, and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 3 PM from the residence. Burial in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends invited.

Tria Flora Bertha Robert Dettle Fifeenth Street Bernice Marian Mo Mashammer Henrietta Hillman Greenmount Cemetery

Unclear historic death notice with damaged OCR text

The damaged clipping reports a colored person named Vandeverer connected to Lecust and Filth, mentioning a death at about age 9 and references to two young daughters. Remains were taken to Maneper's, with a funeral planned that afternoon at 2 30.

Vandeverer

Funeral services for Mess Arnold held this morning

Funeral services for Mess Arnold were held this morning at 16 oclock from the residence IS33 Oak street Burial followed at Ursa cemetery Friends and relatives were invited to attend

Arnold Oak Street Ursa Cemetery Friemis

Pike's Peak Highway Men Pick Off Officers

St Joseph Mo Feb S cC Fo Adams of Chilhowhee Mo was reelected president of the Pike's Peak Ocean to Ocean Highway association at the closing session of the annual meeting here Thursday AW Henderson of Colorado Springs Colo was reelected secretary treasurer Vice presidents elected were William Jennings Harrisburg Pa eastern division George W Hughes Hope St central division W H Goodwin Lovelock Colo western division

St. Joseph Fo Adams Chilheothe Pike's Peak

Eagles to buy war saving stamps address by ex mayor

Ex Mayor Abbott spoke to the Eagles on war savings stamps during their Thursday night meeting. The executive board was given power to purchase stamps with amount to be decided later. Four candidates were initiated and two membership applications adopted. The big opening hall plans for February 25 progress, honoring the third floor hall completion. A smoker was enjoyed by attendees.

Abbott Eagles

Local men enlist in navy and army units

Shrapnel and Campbell enlist in the aviation section of the navy and sail for Peoria to complete a three-man quota from the Quincy recruiting station. Claud Herrington, a Class 2 registrant, joins the army signal corps at Fort Leavenworth after obtaining his wife's consent. several others are noted in training, postings, or awaiting assignments, including Hickory in Waterbury ordnance and various Quincy-area recruits at Fort Leavenworth and Camp Fremont.

Claud Herrington South Fifth Street Fort Leavenworth Kan Signal Corps Army Mr. Sferrington Thomas Hickory Waterviet N.Y Ordnance Department

Two Couples Wed by County Judge Lyman Metarl

Judge Lyman Metarl united two couples in marriage Thursday. Frank J. Anderson, a Plainville farmer, wed Nellie B. Gray of Richfield township. John W. Moore married Beth Brown of Florence, Kansas, after traveling from Burlington, Iowa, where Moore owns a Burlington cigar store.

Lyman Metarl Frank J. Anderson Plainville Nellie B. Gray Richfield Township John W. Moore Quincey Burlington Beth Brown Florence Kas McUard Burlington Burnishe Moore

Real Estate Transfers and Probate Notes

Real estate transfers list multiple conveyances with names such as Albert Kauft and wife to Fred Ro Manuel for 3500 and Louse Maerty to Dora ROM for 2475. Page includes street addresses and parcel notes. Probate court notes mention Eva Peak appointed executrix of Stephen N. Richmond estate with bond details.

Miraehard Owite Athert Riutiaeart Pt Sewoofser Gey Albert Kauft Fred Ro Manuel Louse Maerty Dora Rom Wood Os Bhsekwy Keyes Add Quincy Eva Peak Stephen N. Richmond

Marriage Licenses and Lodge Membership Actions

John W. Moore aged 43 of Burlington Ta weds Beth Brown aged 28 of Florence Wan. Frank J. Anderson 22 of Plainville weds Nellie B. Gray 19 of Richfield township. Three candidates were initiated and six applications for membership into the Imnl lodge of the Rebeccas No. 208 were accepted Thursday night.

John W. Moore Burlington Beth Brown Florence Wan Frank J. Anderson Plainville Nellie B. Gray Richfield Township Imnl Lodge of the Rebeccas No. 208

Milk Here Will Be Pure Board of Health Says

The Quincy board of health authorized Dr. S H Becker to purchase testing gear for milk quality at up to 200 dollars. Chemist Mr. Cummins will conduct tests at the United Cereal mills with samples taken by Health Commissioner Martin from all local dairymen. The effort aims to ensure pure milk and revoke licenses and apply fines for adulteration.

Quincy Board of Health SH. E. Becker Earl HH. Cumamines United Cereal Mills Cummins John Thompson Charles Hoar Becker Arthur Dunn Martin Thant Heath eAtiye Uta

Registering Enemy Aliens Amid War Craze Draws Crowds

The county clerk’s office remains busy as dozens seek to register, many from Austria and Germany. Names include Henry Goerke Sr., Carl Brennan, Tollso, Becker, Peter Keostneki, Richard Elahn, Dan Espouse, Henry A. Karte, Ernest Dege, John Kadzenmeyer, and others. Several have relatives in German or Hungarian armies. Registration day activities span Thursday and Saturday with preliminary lists and address details recorded.

Wccgmerie Niioas Dutice Bene Austria Henry Goerke, Sr Qld People’s Home Washington Street Juiney Carl Brennan Chicago Tollsow Ra Tihng South Ninth Street Indow Lews Becker Kentucky Street Isso Peter Keoatneki North Ah Army Espouse Qol Jersey Street Henry A. Karte Chestnut Street Ernest Dege John Kadzenmeyer North Fifth Street Sprinz Sercil

Franklin School Fire Damages Building on Third Street

Fire damaged the Franklin school on Third and State streets Thursday morning, with walls and roof harmed. The blaze likely started in radiators, forcing firefighters to cut through a red door to reach it. Repairs will require rebuilding walls and partitions. The response involved Nos 2 and 3 fire brigades.

Franklin School Ypuof Wall Owil Nos 2 Usuil Eyeet Surya

Weather Summary for Missouri Indiana and Towns

Weather bulletin reports rain in Missouri on Friday with cooler, later snow and much colder conditions. Indiana sees rain Friday then colder by Saturday. In the west Saturday turns fair and colder. Towns forecast rain or snow Friday with improving but cool conditions Saturday.

Liurneess Bar Pradaw

Local Temperature Readings and River Stage

Fragmented OCR reports show focal temperatures with unclear labels and times. Mentions noon and midnight readings and a river stage at midnight with a rise of about 0.5 units.

Westerling

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