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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1918
Page
3
A new fee scale for auto and motorcycle licenses took effect under Illinois Legislature changes. The schedule lists fees by horsepower and vehicle type, plus renewals, dealer licenses, and duplicate plates, with additional quarterly adjustments and required dimming of headlights within 250 feet of oncoming traffic.
A fire at Turner Hall, built in 1589, caused about 600 in damage with an insurance payout of 5,000. The blaze started east of the entrance on the first floor, possibly from a cigaret stub, and burned through to the basement and bar area before firefighters from multiple stations contained it. Dense smoke issued from the windows, but damage to the structure was limited. The article notes the German Dye shortage inspired Le Blair Hampton to dye cotton during growth, creating colored fields that resisted rain and fading.
A rural humorist voice quips about patriotism and speech in a bygone era, noting that even free expression isn’t as abundant or affordable as it once was, with a folksy tone that captures midwestern social commentary.
A long listing of names with associated numbers and initials across class designations. The fragment includes many people such as Ralph Baumann, Stanley Lassard, Karl Smith, Albert Wiegmann, and George W. Dicks, with varied codes and dates suggesting a roster or directory from multiple classes. Some entries mix initials, middle names, and place-like abbreviations.
Postmaster Elmer Lummis met 21 Adams county postmasters in the federal court room to launch a thrift stamps drive. John J. Wall and John Carroll spoke on mobilizing schools churches and clubs to boost sales toward a county quota of 1,250,000. The Quincy post office serves as central counting office for all Adams county accounts and audits.
The Eagles held a New Year’s whist and dance with over 400 attendees on Monday night in 1917. Forty two tables hosted contests with prizes awarded to Mrs Steinkamp and Mrs F Rhyns among the ladies and J 52 Osterholt and J Behrens among the men. The event committee included Edward Wamsley P Sadewater Charles Zang J Ross Ailie Robb J Richard and R Niehaus.
Dated obituaries report D. Pitner 89 died at the Soldiers and Sailors Home after a hospital stay since December 27 with an inquest held. Pitsner born Tennessee, formerly of Decatur. Also listed are Lewis Doty 82 and Stephen N. Richmond 82 with military units and surviving relatives. A hospital operation is planned for Mrs. Bennie Lowland. Barcelona province area and population figures noted.
A fragmented OCR listing appears with multiple names and numbers such as Hog Lois H. Wilting class five and 2H Nove McCullough Winters, Salvador Garcia 404, and a sequence of other individuals with IDs or page markers. No cohesive event or narrative is discernible from the readable items.
In Quincy on Tuesday night a speeding motor truck and a touring car nearly caused a serious crash at Hampshire and Sixth streets. The truck driver fled danger while the other motorist attempted to brake, and the truck skidded, stopping westbound. J Ellwood Ploughe was arrested for vagrancy, boasting Edison credentials and moving picture screen claims. Authorities warn of counterfeit coins circulating in Quincy and report an oddly Ringing dime. A colored couple from Palmyra, Missouri, secured Adams county’s first marriage license of the new year, Julius Allen Davis and White with Bertha as a middle name.
The Greek community in Quincy closed several businesses Tuesday afternoon for the funeral of George Geanetos who died Saturday in Blessing hospital after a brief illness. St. John’s Cathedral held the service with Greek and English readings and a procession of twelve cars to Greenmount cemetery. Relatives from Chicago Jacksonville Gary Decatur and Galesburg attended.
The body of Mrs. Anna Hunt of 1228 North Fifth Street was sent to St Louis Tuesday morning after her death at home on Monday. The burial will be in St Louis Thursday. Charles Hunt and his wife traveled from St Louis to accompany the body. L G Ost, son in law, also went. Mrs Ost and daughter Miss Jessie, visiting in the south, will reach St Louis for the funeral.
Funeral services for Hernan H. The sen will be held this afternoon from the home at 1020 Ohio Street at 2 o'clock and privately. Friends may attend services at 2 20 from the Salem church with Rev U J Leehuis officiating. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
The funeral services for Caspar Greeman will be held after noon at the home 428 South Ninth Street with the Johnwood post of the American Legion Auxiliary officiating. Burial is planned in Greenmount Cemetery.
Mrs. Anna Craig died Monday morning at 833 Jackson Street. Funeral arrangements were not made Tuesday as relatives awaited the arrival of her daughter Mrs. Edward Mahoney of Stigler Oklahoma, expected Tuesday night.
Mayor John A. Thompson ordered A. 8. Hagemann to halt saloon operations at Sixth and Hampshire streets without a license. Police were told to close the premises after midnight Monday. A charge for selling liquor to a minor, related to William Strube, is pending trial.
Phil Appel resigns from the Herald editorial desk to take the advertising manager post with W. T. Duker company. A famed sporting writer and official scorer in the Three-I league, he departs to advance in a role he is highly regarded for.
Congressman Edward J. King of Galesburg spends Thursday in Quincy meeting friends and reviewing pension matters at the Soldiers Home in the forenoon. In the afternoon he will confer at the Newcomb Hotel before returning to Washington after the holiday recess.
Delegates gather in Quincy January 12 for the Central States Amateur Rowing Association convention. The South Side Boat Club will host the afternoon sessions with an evening reception. An estimated 400 guests attended the New Year’s ball at the North Side Boat Club, with the Swamp Angels orchestra providing music.
Almost 1000 persons attended the New Year's dance by O'Parrells' Dancing School in the Armory Tuesday night. A Quincy orchestra provided the music and the merrymakers danced until midnight. It was one of the largest crowds ever at the Armory.
Two men killed and six severely burned at the Philadelphia Navy Yard by a four inch boiler tube explosion. Navy department says the tube likely defective. Power house sustained light damage.
Army and navy recruiting stations closed New Year’s Day. Officers from Peoria and Camp Custer tours promote enlistments. Local officers and families host furlough visits and ball guests. Navy apprentices depart for Peoria. several ne wly drafted or enlisted men report to service. Transport cabs return from Camp Dodge amid freezing weather.
The Moose held its regular meeting in the club rooms after an open stag party with routine business and an oyster supper afterward. C T Dorsey left Inwin Paper for Patent Vilcanite Roofing in Chicago and will head the selling department for Quincy. a local warehouse and possible factory branch may follow. Belle the horse, key to Treasurer Forward Peter’s campaign support, has died at age 26 after retirement to Albert Peter’s brother Ed’s farm.
Chicago's Paulist Choristers depart Tuesday on a six month tour to raise funds for rehabilitation of razed French and Belgian cities. The boys will visit major U.S. and Canadian cities to collect $100,000 for relief efforts.
Official 1917 Quincy climate record compiled by F. J. Brinkoetter shows mean year temperature 50.26, hottest day 101, coldest 15 below zero, rainfall 30.43 inches, snowfall 12.3 inches, and 91 precipitation days. Winds from the north, 159 clear days, 110 partly cloudy, 98 cloudy, river stages averaged 5.95 feet.
Beginning Tuesday Quincy repairmen will operate on a cash basis with cars held as security if payment is not made. The policy extends to machine purchases, as dealers expect factories to require cash upon delivery or within ten days to protect against financial loss.
Otto Bergmann former employee at the saloon retires from Barry Bergmann and will devote his efforts to the Bergmann Oakland Auto Company in which he has been a partner for years. C N W will join as partner. Bergmann has worked in Quincy and recently traded for a farm near Missouri. They plan to move the automobile office to a downtown room to establish an agency and garage after many orders for the new Oakland machines.
Patrons at Bickhaus Hall enjoy a festive New Year gathering with guardian Connell presiding. Special dances include the Sink and Bunny Hug as dancers reel off known steps. Refreshments abundant as the event seats return to post celebrations.
An explosion at the Corning mill of the Monongahela Powder Company near Fairmont West Virginia killed three workmen and injured another. The blast destroyed the mill and the cause was not yet determined.
Minis: Partly cloudy Wednesday with possible snow flurries in north and central areas. Colder at night. Thursday mostly cloudy with rising temperatures. Missouri expects generally fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with moderate temperatures. Iowa forecasts fair and cold Wednesday and Thursday with slight warming, northeast possibly unsettled with snow. Local temperatures ranged from early morning to daytime readings.
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