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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1920
Page
3
A committee appointed to study plans for a new market in the city market square will meet Wednesday afternoon at 4 o clock in the Chamber of Commerce room. The group will discuss a definite plan to push construction work forward.
An old health column advocates nightly Vicks VapoRub inhalation and nasal application to keep airways open and prevent colds and flu. It describes directions, methods, and claimed benefits, noting Vicks as an external treatment used widely and sold in three jar sizes.
Quincy Maroons, with a 12-1 season record, upset Burlington in the association gym as C Merkell led with seven baskets and G Griner added six. Raver and G Curiner of Burlington scored multiple tosses but failed to overcome the Maroons two halves lead. next Saturday a Burlington rematch is set.
Mr and Mrs George G Stuart of 607 Vine Street welcomed a son born February 8 their first child. A daughter arrived at Blessing hospital Saturday to Mr and Mrs Clarence Dion of 130 Locust Street. Another daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Koy Tieree of North Eighth Street at Pressing hospital on Sunday.
In probate court Eis McFarkind posted a bond of 19940 in the estate of James McFarland where he is administrator. Edward I Aten administers the estate of Thomas Al Swan. A final report shows receipts or disbursements of 65. each share valued at 197.80 went to Swan Lena Palmer and Fred Swan.
Byron W Knoblock aged 26 and Florence Fay aged 29, both of St Louis, obtained marriage licenses. The couple plans to wed in the near future.
Resolutions passed at a meeting held in memory of Dr A F Burnham at the Soldier and Sailors Home in Lippinestt hauli Illinois on Sunday November 22 1920 at 2 PM. The group expressed grief at the loss of the physician and friend noting his skill and deep sympathy for patients and extended sympathy to his family. The document includes sentiments from a comrade of the Flame and was adopted unanimously.
Reported bowling totals show 645 731 664 for three games totaling 2040 with high score by Sroemmett at 195 and high average by Honaker 169. Next match Entrups vs Kiefer tonight followed by Keller and others in a Brewers vs Concordia bout.
Dr. Bivin lectures at the high school tonight and again tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Schaller of Palmyra stopped in Quincy en route from a California and Arizona trip. their son Clarence wounded in Arizona two months ago but foot injury not serious. Mrs. J. E. Marrett visits Mt. Sterling. Mendal Hughes returns from Ft. Sheridan and heads to Udall Kansas. Free lectures on mental hygiene at the High School. Frank McFarland underwent surgery at Blessing hospital for appendicitis. Dr. Stannus offers eye ear nose throat care. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cooper host visitors from Hannibal. Attorney Arthur Roy and Justice Thompson party to Boeck Island. Roy may be away weeks. Highway examiners L. L. Bover and Grandison Griefer depart for Springfield. Mrs. Joe Freund to Chicago. Carlene and Joel Futter recovering from scarlet fever. John Spohr confined to home with blood poisoning. Harry Neal resigns from R. G. Dun to join Dun in Toledo. Dr. R. Schmidt visits from Hannibal. William Donelley returns to Quincy after weekend with parents. Musselman and Crafton return from Chicago Gem City Business College conference. Marles Lutenberg returns from Hot Springs. Albert Crocker and J. Fr. Wellemeyer attend national meeting in Cleveland. John Wall in Mt. Sterling for circuit court cases. Pauline Wiegmann recovers from pneumonia. Frieda ill with influenza. Will and August Helhake of Springfield visit mother Mrs. Helhake. Mrs. Helhake improving. John P. Reidy of Chicago visits mother and sister-in-law in Quincy.
Twenty senior girls plan a 4 pm hike to Marblehead with a picnic featuring roasted weiners buns pickles salad potato chips and roasted marshmelons. The Parliament Debating Club meets Thursday at 7 10 pm with an engaging program. Principal J F Wellmeyer and Supt Charles M Gill depart Sunday for Cleveland for the Superintendents Convention.
In Monmouth Illinois February 24 Mike Dundee of Rick Island shaded Johnnie Ritchie of Chicago while Andy Deans of Monmouth knocked out Ed Die Hayes of Quincy in a ten round bill. Gov Gardner offered 260 reward for the unknown murderer of L B Gowdy a Liberal constable killed by robbers while boarding whisky in storehouse
An old time advertisement promotes Bliss Native Herb Tablets as a vegetable laxative claiming to cleanse kidneys liver and bowels, cure disease and restore normal function without harsh pain. Each box bears a guarantee coupon and blue seal, priced at 1.00 for 2¢ doses and 50 cents for smaller sizes, made by A O Bliss Co Washington D C.
Charles I Lankford, 21, who served three years in the U S Navy, died at sea off Brazil on Jan 7. He was born in Knox County Missouri, son of Mr and Mrs J A Lankford. Funeral Tuesday with burial in Masonic Cemetery, Ewing. Japanese cultivate seaweed commercially.
Chicago February 24 Physicians at the American Congress of International Medicine foresee no future influenza outbreak matching 1918 19 in toll. They credit medical progress and public cooperation with the defeat. Reports on treatment advances and germ isolation will be discussed during the six day session, with support from over fifty universities and colleges, the navy, and the public health service.
MACOMB Feb 24 the Clugston trial entered its third week with a full courtroom. Jurors returned after illness as witnesses including George Clugston and Bruce Miller testified. The defense hints at ongoing plans to call S J Bagley while delaying his testimony amid questions about the alleged life insurance motive.
In St Louis on Feb 24 John Tender son alias Jim Davis a Black man admitted that at the Morning Star Baptist church a big meeting on Feb 5 he took the preacher James Washington's watch and money while others came forward to confess. He had claimed religion but revealed the theft during prayer.
A thief named Henderson stole $3 from Rev. Mr. Washington and lifted his watch from a vest. Detectives identified Henderson, who confessed. Washington testified that Henderson must not have genuine religion to resist the temptation.
Citizens at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home hold a memorial for Dr. A F Burnham and send condolences. Capt Andrews and Chap Beadles deliver remarks. Obituaries note Elizabeth Chidester, Allen Waldron, William Groves, and others with Civil War service. Readmissions, furloughs, and transfers listed for residents and staff amid social and welfare updates.
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