Abolish Tax Collector Office Merges With City Treasurer
City council approved abolishing the special tax collector position and merging its duties into the city treasurer role at a flat 2400 salary. Treasurer to receive 900 as treasurer and 1500 for tax collection, cutting city expenses. Ordinance merging offices to be drafted for future passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koehler
Finance Committee
Inghram
Charles Oehrman
Bluffs
Bluff Brewery
Campbell
Ohlman
Boulevard and Park Association
Wedding Anniversary Gift Uncovers Troubling Sewing Machine
Martin H Busse of 1108 Hampshire street bought a second hand Singer sewing machine as a Christmas and anniversary gift for his wife. He halted installments claiming blemishes not repaired. replevin suit ruled for Busse. Singer plans appeal. Attornery Shearer defended Busse. Chauncey Wood for plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Busse
Hampshire Street
Soap totals at Illinois Soldiers Home for 1916
A county record notes 172342 pounds of soap were used at the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home in 1916 to clean inmates, laundry, and dishes. Two 8000 pound tanks supply the supply, with laundry using 2300 pounds weekly. The report covers Jan 1 to Dec 30, 1916.
Rotary meeting features Albert L. Martin salesmanship talk
Albert L. Martin of Standard Oil spoke to Quincy Rotarians at the Hotel Quincy luncheon on traits for retail success. President John Kern stepped down to Vice President William A. Pfeiffer as Rotary renewed weekly service pledges. Visitors John Pipe and J. L. Tapp attended. Ellington Electric’s Frank Llewellyn and George H. Gardner with A. F. Dallach, new owner of Quincy Machinery and Motor, were introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert L. Martin
Standard Oil Company
Quincy
Quincy Rathshellar
Martin
John Kern
William A. Pfeiffer
Rotary Tribe
Soldiers Home
Rotary
John Pipe
J. L. Tapp
Frank Llewellyn
Ellington Electric Company
Mr. Foutz
New York
George H. Gardner
A. F. Dallach
Quincy Machinery and Motor Company
Superintendents Report to W C T U Meeting
Several department superintendents attended the Tuesday afternoon session and presented their quarterly reports, all positive on activity. Police matron Mrs. Jessie Caldwell noted clothing aid to 186 families this winter via the police station. The next gathering will be a mothers' meeting with an oncoming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Caldwell
Marriage Licenses and Visits Noted in Quincy Area
Thomas J. McVay of Barry and Ruth N. E. Tipple of Payson received licenses. Charles Holder and Mary Holder of La Grange Missouri also listed. Orville Marmey of Quincy 28 and Katherina Baylen 24 connected to New Canton Itt. M. J. Collins of New Canton was a business visitor in Quincy Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. McVay
Barry
N. E
Ruth Tipple
Payson
Charles Holder
la Grange
Mary Holder
Orville Frank Marmey
Quincy
Katherina Baylen
M. J. Collins
New Canton, Itt
Alaska Boy in Alaska to Quincy Friends
Samuel Ivey Jr aged 12 writes from Fairbanks Alaska to The Whig describing brutal cold at 30 to 56 below and long dog sled trips to school, shares travel from Seattle to Alaska, and recounts a trip via Skaguay White Pass Dawson Nenana Fairbanks with his dog team. He notes summer beauty and plants, and sends holiday wishes to Quincy readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Quincy Friends
Sero
Quincy
Whig
Samuel Ivey, Jr
Fairbanks
Samuel
John Korn
Madison School
Cleary City
Alas
The
Chatanika
Cleary
Woverober
Partner
Kokomo
Eldorado
Mother
Seattle
Taku Glacier
Ketchican
Skaguay
White Pass
White Horse
Selkirk
Yukon
Dawson
Nenano
Principal Speaks On Cleanliness At High School Assembly
Principal Zens Smith told students that success requires cleanliness in body, mind, and heart, noting exceptions for those who ignore it. Graduates Harold Lewis and Karl Kessler of 1915 urged college-ready work habits, with Kessler praising Quincy High School and its faculty. Committees were named for the senior banquet honoring the football team, likely at Hotel Newcomb, and the December 1916 honor roll listed numerous sophomores juniors and seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hgh
Zens Smith
Harold Lewis
Karl Kessler
Beloit College
Newcomb
Mrs Sarah A Cox Dies After Illness at 79
Mrs. Sarah Ann Cox died at 6 40 p m Tuesday at her daughter's home 904 North Ninth street after about two months illness due to age. Born April 10 1838 in northern Illinois she would have turned 79 next birthday. She lived in Illinois all her life and in this city 48 years. A United Brethren Church member she was the widow of Lafayette Cox who died about 18 months ago. Survived by four sons Albert Ernst William and John and one daughter Mrs J L Stormer plus two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Body to be prepared for burial at Herman Stormer undertaking establishment with funeral notice later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur G. Finch
Byron
N. Y
Soldiers’ Home
Ohio
Eighth Ohio Infantry
Washington
D.C
Ford
Lincoln
Orpha Rhoades
Laura Gilbert
Minong
Wis
May Neuser
Quincy
Arthur Finch
Seattle
Gilbert
Comrade
Finch
Cottage 22
Comrade Finch
Methodist Church
Home
Rexroat
G. L. Rouse
Grand Island
Neb
W. Hl. Thompson
Coatsburg
W. M. Gilleland
Hollister
C. W. Plollister
Missouri
Graybill
Helen Bridges
Green
St. Louis
Josephine Culver
Cottage 5
Payson
Thomas
Washburn
Josie
Ursa
John Eckhorn
Senniff
Cottage 10
Steel
Iron
Elizabeth Davis
Rost
Hamilton
Vernard
M. Flick
Streator
Sarah Ann Cox
J. L. Stormer
North Ninth Street
Cox
Ilinois
Illinois
United Brethren Church
Lafayette Cox
Albert
Ernst
William
John
Hermann Stormer
Births Reported for Graff and Eyre Families
Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Graff at 710 State street a baby girl Tuesday afternoon January 2 1917. Mr and Mrs Graff are now parents of two girls. Born to Mr and Mrs Eyre at 201 North Twenty fifth street twins a son and daughter Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Graff
State Street
Ira
Graff
Mrs. Eyre
North Twenty-fifth Street
Elks Meeting In Quincy To Initiate Members
Quincy lodge No. 100 Elks will hold an 8 o clock initiation at the hall. Several new members expected as refreshments are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Quincy Lodge
No. 100
South Side Boat Club to Install Officers Friday
Officers will be installed at a meeting of the South Side Boat Club Friday night. The discussion is likely to cover organizing a trap shooting club at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Boat Club
Divorce suit filed in circuit court
Mrs. Mattie Mance filed suit Tuesday in circuit court against her husband William Mance. They wed in Ottumwa, Iowa, in April 1910 and separated September 25, 1912. Desertion is charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Mance
William Mance
Ottumwa
R N Meet Tonight And Other Local Items
R N chapter of Royal Neighbors meets at the I O O F hall with district deputy Mrs Pearl Smith present and a kid party costume reception to follow. Also notes on Toe surgery for a cramped toe and a leg amputation case, four veterans committed as insane by Judge McCarl, a missing dog hunt by Probation Officer Nolan, Wells Fargo bonus for 18 Quincy employees, new clerks at Sterns store, Avrld Colpitts joining Stern as clerk, and a Texas border company Christmas dinner described by Lt Lloyd Bentley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N
Queen of the West
Pearl Smith
Plymouth
Lloyd Bentley
Texas
Volunteer Army
Floyd Bentley
Sixth Avenue North
New Laredo
Gunpowder Hero Gun Ponies Saved Circuit Clerk Beatty
In Quincy citizens recall Gunpowder the black horse that pulled circuit clerk Erde Beatty home Monday night and again 15 years ago. An eastbound car forced quick action at Ninth and Vermont as Beatty steered the buggy toward oncoming traffic. Gunpowder sprang, saving Beatty from a crash and proving his shared hero status in county roads and campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erde Beatty
Adams County
Quincy
Ninth
Vermont
Beatty
Mr. Beatty
Fifth
Mass meeting invited citizens on railway to coal fields
Quincy city council committee issues mass meeting invitations for January 11 at 8 PM in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss feasibility of railway access to coal fields. The meeting aims to gather information, not commit attendees, and return cards track interest levels for any possible route toward coal supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Upschulte
J. L. Upschulte
William
Farmers Mills
North Fourth Street
Board of Public Works
Boeing
Newcomb
W. A. Martin
Quincy Street Railway
S. M. Nelson
Abbott
James McNutt
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Local Improvements
Quincy
James E. McNutt
Chicago
Peoria
Sam Hyatt May Quit Active Relief Work
Alderman Sam Hyatt may retire from active relief duties in the Quincy Relief Commission to show the move is not for political gain. Hyatt told reporters that other commission members can handle relief work without him and the mayor. George Genenbacher of Oak Street is said to be a candidate for mayor, having served as Sixth Ward alderman and emerging as a strong contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hyatt
Quincy Relief Commission
Mr. Hyatt
George Genenbacher
Oak Street
Personal notices from a midwestern town
The Military Ladies meeting at the armory was postponed. Kenneth Lewis of 1468 Vermont street visits a friend in O'Riarn Tennessee. Charles F. Malley of 1486 North Fifth Street shows improvement after illness. Margaret Tapp returns home after visiting friends and relatives. Nellie Seiler resumes teaching at Gem City Business College after illness. L C Gibbs and daughter Vel en visit Chicago. Arthur Bourne and son Arthur Jr travel to Cedar Rapids after visiting W W Bourne and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Lewis
Vermont Street
O'Riarn
Tenn
Charles F. Malley
North Fifth Street
Margaret Tapp
Miss Lapp
Charles Nf. Sealy
Chestnut Street
Lowis Dingerson
Oscar
State Street
Chicago
Walter Goetsche
Nellie Seiler
Mt. Carmel
Cedar Rapids
W. W. Bourne
Indoor Baseball Tonight Promises Key Commercial League Games
Indoor baseball tonight features two matches at the Y M C A. The Business Men face the Doctors, while Standard Oil plays Otis Shop, promising competitive action from the Commercial league rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
Otis
New Central Baptist church formed by two congregations
Six hundred members of the First Baptist church and 400 of the Vermont Street Baptist church consolidated into the Central Baptist church in a Vermont Street church meeting. Rev. W. C. Shanks of Portland was chosen pastor. Letters were transferred December 31 and the two churches’ by laws approved unanimously. Officers elected include Walter Bennett as moderator, J. M. Brown as clerk, Henry Durkes as treasurer. Trustees and deacons named. Sunday school superintendents listed. Shanks to serve one year, hoped to join the city soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Vermont Street Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church
Vermont Street
W. C. Shanks
Portland
Ore
Central Church
First Baptist
Herbert Hendricks
Charles Brooks Walter Bennett
A. A. Richardson
J. E. McNutt
Charles McNeill
Frank McNay
H. O. Channon
Samuel Wood
James Brown
Walter Bennett
J. M- Brown
Henry Durkes
D. L. Wilcox
A. Richardson
E. P. Osgood
W. W. Bourne
W. L. Dreschler
S. Jorgens
Charles Drew
K. L. Woodworth
Thomas Gaines
R. O. Taylor
C. H. Brooks
G. R. Thompson
W. Schaffner
D. G. Anderson
M. I. Milton
W. E. Jones
Fourth Street
H. Brooks
Immanuel Chapel
Martha Perry
Shanks
Boys Who Wrecked Car Stand Trial
Four boys aged 12 to 15 faced delinquency charges after authorities say they rode in horses and buggies and wrecked a car belonging to W. H. Hagerman on December 31 near Ninth and Ohio streets in Quincy. Judge Lyman McCarl has not ruled yet. Stephen Brown may be paroled to his father, while the others likely go to relatives outside the city. The youths are held at the detention home pending decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman McCarl
Archie Hollenstener
William Hollenstener
Ray
Edgar Lambert
Anna Lambert
Stephen Brown
William Brown
W. H. Hagerman
Ninth
Ohio Streets
Quincy
Miss Elmira Deters Becomes Sister Mildred
Miss Elmira Peters of 635 Vermont Street takes vows at Ursuline novitiate in Alton Illinois this morning and becomes Sister Mildred. She studied in Springfield until after Christmas and will stay two years in the institution. Her parents Mr and Mrs George Deters and sister Ethel attend the ceremony. the family traveled to St. Louis Tuesday night and will return later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmira Peters
George Deters
Vermont Street
Alton
Ill
Mildred
Sergeant Riley Learns of Aunt’s Death in Hannibal
Sergeant James Riley of the police department learned Tuesday evening that his aunt Mrs Latta Baker, 72, died at 3 p m that afternoon in Hannibal. He will go to Hannibal to bring the body back for burial in this city. She had lived there with her son Marion Baker for 18 months and left two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Riley
Police Department
Latta Baker
Fannibal
Riley
Hannibal
Marion Baker
Tw Brothers
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Ross
Qehrman
McNutt
Gehlman
Mr. McNutt
Police
Duke Schroer
Market Master
House of Correction
Koch
Broadway
Abe Martin
Mre
Tilford- Moots
Middle West
Bunting
Robert Egan
Tillie Drescher
Alina Butler
Lotha Fitzgerald
Anna Ernst
Paul Heidbreder
Ralph Forsthove
Marie Higgins
Frances Hewes
George Hilgenbrink
Edith Kohl
Virginia Merick
Elizabeth Mckenna
Ruby Wagg
Hazel Templemann
C. Weisenburger
Enright
Francis Hewes
Edwin Fletcher
Elmaza. Lytle
Merwin
Sarah A. Gox
W. O. Sharp
Carthage
Ptaffe
A. Tobias
Maine Street
Chauncey Wood
Association of Milkmen
Judge McCarl
Joseph M. Hiles
Elijah Lobach
John Coffman
John F. Clark
John Coens
Bartonville State Hospital
Don
Nolan
Mr. Nolan
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Company
Sterns
J. M. Griffin
Davenport
J. Stern & Sons
Atore
Arvold Colpitts
Stern
Shay
Military Ladies ‘of the Armory
NEW Baptists
W. O. Shanks
Portland, Ore
IS. Church Consolidation
Miss Elmira
Sergeant Riley