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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1920
Page
4
The automobile show closes with a signalized Get Away Night featuring special music, dealer activities, a 10 o clock dance, and a drive away parade. Sales contracts, packed crowds, and a jubilant finale cap a week of exhibitions as dealers prepare to return cars to showrooms after a long, busy week.
Monroe Drug Company will open a Kirksville dye filling plant employing nearly 190 women after securing a suitable building via L. P. Bonfoey following a Kirksville Commercial club conference. The plant will operate as a dye filling station with dyes shipped from Quincy in carload lots. The Canton filling station already employs 35 women.
Reading of the annual financial report by treasurer William Lehhrink proved gratifying to Trades and Labor assembly members Friday night. The finances are in good shape and the assembly will be able to pay $1,000 of its indebtedness this spring. Credentials were received from letter carriers stage hands motion picture operators cigar makers printers and brewers. Routine business was disposed of satisfactorily.
William Gooding, 21, of Fowler, and Ella Davis, 18, of Clayton, obtained a marriage license. Royce V. Flick, over 21, of Quincy, and Minnie Jewell, over 18, of Quincy, also secured a license.
The Auto Trades show featured pea jugglers restrained to clear the way for the Charity Ball. Bert Plank’s Wooster birth is noted, whileSchutte sells an Allen touring car to C R Buxman. As Buxman signs, the quartet starts singing Take Me To That Land Of Jazz. Schutte declares, By Heck She'll do It.
Evening program promises high energy with Morris Adler performing Turkey In The Straw and Hall Hall the Gang's All Here. Dicksons and the Rialto will supply special music while Jimmy Irving's Brunette Beauties sing. Count Fernandez earns praise for the venue’s festive decor.
A fragmented, lively piece centers on Allan Deger in a fiddling showcase with vivid stage imagery. It mentions Dave Yantis Ralph Snyder Doc Cory Bert and Cy Moller in a quirky, colloquial field notes style about performers and a box office mystery.
A buyer shifted from touring car to a sedan after an outside ride tonight. Elmer Mutz and Gussie Bergman visited the car lot, sharing two cigars while viewing the selection. Batteries mentioned in jest as a nuisance feature of the event. Leap Year proposals were noted from the “full sex” group, yet counter offers kept swan to a minimum and most attendees left with car literature.
Mrs Minnie Bishop presented the American flag donated by Col W O Berry Circle No 30 to the Boy Scouts of America at a Friday meeting in the headquarters building Judge Wred a Wolfe accepted the flag and spoke briefly Pictures were taken of the members the flag and the scouts The scouts pledged allegiance to the flag Chester H H Child scout executive spoke All city scout masters and a large delegation from every troop attended
Transactions show James and Nellie McClelland selling part lot 30 Mendon to Barney F Tenvord for 1000. Thomas A Nishon and Gladys Z Nishon sell part section 5 Payson township to Paul Wishen for 100. Minnie Gentemann and Phillip Gentemann sell parts 16 17 18 19 20 block BI John Woods add to Quincey for 100. Selby to Alice E Wheelock for 3900 pat lots 7 and 8 block 1 Brinton add to Quincy. Bein hoff to Eilert Weerts for 350 part section 15 Clayton township.
A colossal shipment described as the world's largest of power farming machinery shipped from Avery plant in Peoria arrived in Quincy Friday night. The 100 car train, split into two sections of fifty, is valued at 500000 dollars and bound for Kansas City to distribute to dealers in Kansas Oklahoma and Missouri. Officials from Avery and several railroads accompanied the transit which drew banners and moving pictures at each stop. The train overnighted in Quincy and set to continue to Kansas City via Brookfield with notable railroad officials and Avery executives aboard.
Quincy High School defeated Camp Point 33 to 7 at the local gym last Friday night. Pike led Quincy with 12 field goals and 25 total points, while Malm fouled out for Camp Point and Beckett came in as a substitute.
A string of local personal items notes John Hummert heading to Chicago and Columbus for business and a convention, Jack Rudd joining Stern & Sons, Miss Mary Ralph ill, Frank Meyer traveling to Ashburn, Horace Kyle improving after a wagon fall, and various visits and travels by local residents including Mrs J T Neal, Wilbur Detmers, and R W Boies with mentions of eye care and social events.
In Copenhagen on February 13 the talks led by James O Grady for Britain and M Litvinoff for the Soviet government produced an agreement. British war prisoners in Russia will be released and British civilians repatriated, Russian prisoners in England released, and Britain to provide transport for repatriation of Russian prisoners in neutral countries. An exchange of Bolshevik prisoners for white prisoners held by Bolsheviks in Archangel was also arranged.
Quincy Brotherhood of Maintenance of Ways and Shop Laborers declares an upcoming strike set for Tuesday. A Labor Temple meeting Sunday will discuss actions as telegram orders to strike circulate. Despite a Wilson meeting, wage increases are not guaranteed, with men citing pay disparities versus other railroad roles.
Mary Sloan seeks divorce from Kenneth W Sloan citing extreme cruelty after a brief marriage from January 21 1919 to March 1 1919 with multiple days of alleged abuse including February 6 17 25 and March 1 1919. Solicitor F W Munroe represents Mrs Sloan.
Sheriff C W Cory of Mt Sterling retrieved Ed ward Wayman from the county jail where he had been held since December 9. Wayman faces charges of stealing chickens and will have a Brown county hearing soon.
Continued discussion between Lansing and Wilson after his return to Washington. During Wilson's illness the Mexican issue resurfaced with the kidnapping and arrest of American Consular Agent Jenkins in Mexico. The State Department warned Carranza that further molestation would strain US Mexico relations, with the Mexican government taking sole responsibility. President Wilson reportedly took personal charge of the matter.
Electric lighting and finance committee will survey costs of operating a municipal plant. They will collect data from cities with existing municipal systems, evaluate Keokuk power versus generating electricity, and report findings to council for potential citywide lighting and private use.
Directors of the Chamber of Commerce decided to prepare the third floor of the chamber building as a dining room for the Rotary club by Feb 24 or March 2 and hope to host Rotary on Feb 24. The plan aims to create a bright, convenient large dining hall in Quincy for weekly luncheons and other groups, possibly Lions. The proposal will be formally presented to Rotarians next Tuesday.
County Treasurer Frank Jasper asks township taxpayers to bring or mail property taxes quickly as capital stock assessment delays push tax books to March completion. With only about three weeks before penalties begin April 1, collectors are urged to act promptly to avoid penalties.
R. E. Patrick, secretary of the Street Car Men's union, will represent the organization at a conference in Decatur on March 8 with delegates from 30 McKinley system unions. He aims to move the conference to Quincy. The waves matter is referred to arbitration and not discussed until Supt. W. A. Martin returns from Florida, home in about a week.
Dr Winfield Scott Hall of the National Christian Temperance and Moral welfare group will lecture in Quincy March 16 and 17 under Y M C A and Boy Scouts auspices on topics including A Young Man s Problems The Making of an Athlete Father and Son Physical and Social Reconstruction and Social Reconstruction in the Themes and Schools Hall formerly dean of Northwestern university school of medicine is a noted authority on personal hygiene He will address Rotary and Lions clubs Boy Scouts Y M C A high school fathers and employed boys during his stay
Mrs. Mary Bremer died in Golden and her burial services were held at Greenmount cemetery Friday afternoon with Rev. I W Bingaman officiating. Henry Begeman was struck and killed by a streetcar earlier in the week and, at 1 PM Friday, his funeral gathered at his daughter Mrs William Schlipman’s home, 915 Washington Street. Burial followed at Woodland cemetery with Rev H J Leemhuis presiding. Bearers included August, William, Henry Hleidbreder of Quincy, Henry Hleidbreder of Eubanks, Henry Sprick and Herman Hokamp.
Funeral services were held for Leander Burke who died in Quincy with Rev. Nicholson presiding. burial in New Providence cemetery near Ursa. Separate services for Mrs. Catherine Reitzsch occurred at Salem church led by Rev. S J Leemhuis, burial in Woodland cemetery, bearers named, Ladies' Aid sang at the service.
Thomas Collins of Co G Second California cavalry died at the Soldiers home on Thursday night from influenza. He was 91 and had lived at the home since 1897. Wilson Farringer of Company F 153rd Illinois infantry also died there from influenza. He was 74 and survived by a nephew Norris Farringer of Lawrence Kansas.
Miss Emma Surlage of 319 Maiden Lane died Friday from pneumonia. Surviving are three brothers Frank, William and Charles Surlage of this city and two sisters Miss Flora Surlage of Quincy and Mrs F S Lenne son of Waco Texas.
Joseph Schnaich, J B Schnaich of Palmyra died in St Marys hospital Friday morning after an operation. He was 27 years old and is survived by his mother Mrs Lizzie Schaich four sisters and one brother.
Peter Leroy Statts died at his home 1 City South Fourteenth street Friday at 3 30 from an eight day illness due to pneumonia. Born December 31 1492 in Middlebush New Jersey he was 27 and had lived in Quincy a year and a half. He worked at United Cereal Mills and was married January 19 1916 to Miss Treendle in Chicago, survived by a daughter Marjorie and his parents Mr and Mrs Henry P Statts of Roselle N J, two sisters Mrs C G Pomeroy and Miss Hazell Statts of Roselle and a brother Franklin Statts of Jersey City. He was a Presbyterian. The body will go to Chivas Sunday and funeral services will be held there Monday.
The funeral of Mrs. Jia M. Mason was held Friday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Carl Winte chapel with New ED W. Trueblood officiating. Interment was in Greenmount cemetery. Miss Olea Ruths sang at the services. Pallbearers were Mr. York, Mr. Ralph, O. Medaris, John Leggett and William Winner.
Edward Loehr died Wednesday in St. Louis from pneumonia. His body arrived Saturday and was taken to Herman Stormer funeral parlor. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 PM privately at his sister Mrs Henry Millingsen’s home 85 Jefferson Street and publicly at 2 30 PM in Salem Church, Woodland Cemetery. The body may be viewed Saturday evening between 7 and 9 at his sister’s residence.
Members of the Quincy Automobile Trades Association gathered at Hotel Quincy for a banquet then attended a charity ball. John G. Clough presided with Morris Alder as toastmaster while speakers praised the local auto industry, show, and civic ties.
Frank, a biology instructor from Chicago University, gave an engaging address during morning assembly. The Girls Student Council met in the study hall. Miss Vera Selmer returned from illness. The Parliament Debating Club met Thursday evening. A Valentine party is planned Saturday night in the high school gym with Leap Year dances and ice cream, cakes, and punch.
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce and other business cities vote to let the government sell steel and wooden ships under 6,000 tons built for war purposes to American and foreign bidders. Congress asked commercial organizations to decide, with Chicago Decatur Moline and several smaller cities vetted against the sale.
Partly cloudy and much colder Saturday with fair conditions Sunday and rising temperatures. East portion colder on Saturday with Sunday’s temperatures increasing. Miss Fair and colder Saturday, Sunday fair with rising temperatures in the afternoon.
Wives of Rotarians will host the dinner and events at the Hotels Quincy Tuesday evening and act as hostesses for their husbands. The form of entertainment remains secret. Mrs. J Will Wall is ill and Mrs. George Wall has taken over preparations for Ladies' Night.
The American Strawboard company employees on strike have not accepted management proposals after several meetings and the plant remains idle. A benefit dance for the strikers is planned at Eagles hall on February 18, with organizer J B Nellegar still in Quincy awaiting a settlement.
Wanted an experienced solicitor for house to house work. Must provide reference. Address F-54 in care of The Whig office.
Fragmentary weather note cites varied local temperatures from the prior day and records a river stage at midnight. Mentions the SF River Stage and a fall in Pa as ambiguous points in the unusable OCR text.
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