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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
4
The Greater Quincy Jubilee banquet at Hotel Newcomb celebrated rail service gains and praised local efforts. Chesley R. Perry of the world Rotary spoke as others urged continued cooperation, bridge toll relief, and public works advancing Quincy’s economy and health.
The Cheerful Home Settlement association held a Wednesday afternoon meeting to elect eight new men to its men's board. E. K. Stone Bishop Fawcett Charles Gill Leaton Irwin Thomas Black Charles F. Eichenauer W. B. Bull and F. W. Crane named as new members. W. E. Lancaster and N. J. Eaton reelected. An auxiliary board of about fifty members was approved to assist the executive board amid expanded duties including Child Welfare work. Mrs. Joseph Barlow reported as treasurer for the half year.
Additional petitions by primary candidates were filed Wednesday with City Clerk Duke Schroer. Names include W. K. Abbott Democratic candidate for mayor, Charles Hoar Republican candidate for First ward alderman, W. J. Cunnane Democratic candidate for assistant supervisor, and Joseph Schwartz Democratic candidate for Sixth ward city council. Schwartz had not announced before. he runs a transfer business and is well known locally. The Whig erred in reporting Harry C. Emmerson as a Democratic First ward alderman candidate. Emmerson is a Republican candidate.
Citizens relay war status notes from readers about divisions and regimentsome return, others still listed as not yet home. Reports include 339th field artillery in 88th division, 338th regiment arrival, Battery D 8th Trench Mortar sailing home, 116th engineers in 41st division with unclear return, and 130th machine gun battalion part of 85th division. No confirmations from War Department on several units.
Quincy forms another stock medicine concern in a growing local industry. Articles filed in Springfield name Illinois Stock Medicine company of Quincy with $20,000 capital. NR E E Whitefield to be president. Frank W Crane and W Emery Lancaster as incorporators. Building secured at Sixth and State with railroad switch tracks and elevator planned. Meetings held to complete organization. sales force to begin Monday.
Alpha Chapter No 109 of the Eastern Star held a Wednesday installation at the Masonic Temple with a large turnout. Officers elected included Katherine Kuhle and Fred C Neumann as worthy patron and patron, Edna Arrowsmith associate matron, and Mary Wembhoener chaplain. Installing officers were Anna Tuffli grand lecturer and Edyth Winter installing marshal.
Revenue Officer changes location as Arthur F. Lagemann moves to room 203 in the federal building from the third floor. A G. C. B. C. boys stag party is set for Friday at the Y M C A with Harry Githens, Sam Gabel, and W. H. Grumman in charge. Finger injury updates and a robbery case involve Millard Scott, who was released on bond after a showcase theft at Reynolds Clothing Company.
Sheriff James Simmons left for St Charles to take Thaddeus Douglas and Kenneth Weigmann to the state training school for boys. They were declared delinquent in county court on charges of stealing from a junk dealer and from a five and ten cent store.
Encampment Intale Officerse Allen Encampment No. 4 I O O F installed nine officers for the ensuing term. C Newman deputy grand patriarch Boyd chief atriarch Charles Gonpare high priest M Arthur senior warden W W Livingston junior warden. The camp has 84 members with 18 new members added last year. W W Livingston to oversee publicity and information for one year.
A modest soldier returning from battle in France visited Red Cross canteen workers at Quincy station. He showed a hand missing two fingers from a wound and a gas attack, then produced two wound stripes and a service stripe from his pocket after joking about questions. Mrs. H. Brinck led the Red Cross canteen as candles, gum, and goodies were offered to scores of soldiers passing through.
Wabash official George C. Osborn corrected a publication error, saying the new train card goes into effect Sunday rather than Saturday. Trains No. 53 and No. 52 depart Springfield and Quincy on adjusted times, with No. 9 from Decatur to Kansas City changing connections after Saturday. Other main line schedules remain unchanged.
Chesley R. Perry Rotarian spoke at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon Wednesday noon. Bishop M. Edward Fawcett chaired the entertainment committee and served as toastmaster. Guests from Quincy and local press attended as W. A. Fifer, George Wall, J. J. Moriarty and Harvey Riggs vouched for Perry. He spoke briefly on service and the obligation to help advance the race, signaling the motive of his Wednesday night address.
Mayor John A. Thompson orders an inquiry into why the highway robbery of Charles Tushaus at Eighth and Broadway was not opened until 18 hours after the assault. A Saturday night meeting of the police commissioners, chaired by John Lepper, will review the delay. One suspect has been arrested and four others are sought, with some to be brought to Quincy for trial. Chief Melton waited until 5 pm the next day to act, and he reportedly was among the first to request information from the Tushaus family.
A Christmas day bromide enlargement by E. G. Thompson features a black and white snow scene from South Twelfth street in Quincy. The photo shows snow-laden Elm limbs arching over the street, captured with detail to avoid a blank white mass, and is exhibited near Hotel Newcomb to acclaim from art lovers.
Help wanted for a boy to carry the east end route at once. Apply at the Whig office today.
Fred H. Gray, brother of Mrs Elmer Lummis of this city, writes from Brest France about witnessing President Wilson land at the harbor December 13. He describes the arrival with destroyers and battleships, the cheering crowd, and the royal reception later in Paris. Gray notes the ship is a small stationary vessel at Brest with a crew of about 200, and that naval stations are being reduced as men return to the United States.
Shrapnell Ralph H. Thompson reports safe arrival in Camp Stewart Virginia from overseas aboard the U S S Seattle, arriving ahead of January 10 schedule. Clarence Damhorst also reaches the States. James Cothren, formerly with Burlington, visits Quincy after discharge from Camp Zachary Taylor. Homer Lawless now at Fort Benjamin Harrison after Camp Merritt. Sergeant H Clyde Clayton returns home with honorable discharge from Camp Meade, son of Mrs Elizabeth Clayton. John J Knippel of the Third anti aircraft battery arrives Newport News from overseas and expects to be home soon.
The Chevrolet Dealers association of the St. Louis district formed by meeting southern Illinois eastern Missouri and southeastern Iowa dealers at the Hotel Quincy. C L Reihm Quincy elected president C R Brandon Springfield vice president John G Clough Quincy secretary treasurer. Next meeting planned in St Louis during the St Louis Automobile show likely February 20 or 21 with dinner at 6. Attendees listed include J D Diamond Jr Benton Sh C L Reihm J G Clough J W Kramer Liberty Roy B Taylor Liberty O A Ballard Ewing IL C R Brandon NL T PD Parkhill Benton H F Heine Griggsville W Werre Steeleville Arthur Daab Belleville C C Carroll Louisiana Meo VY Kruse Kirksville D A Childers La Grange MO R Ford Williams town MO Omer Shule Center MO J P Clark Hannibal J S Berghofer Palmyra John N Taylor Columbia MO W H Smith Macon MO. Chevrolet dealers in the district urged to correspond with secretary J G Clough if absent.
Preux Chevalier Lodge No. 18 K of P elected officers at a regular meeting on Wednesday night and scheduled installation for the next Wednesday night with a social hour. Installing officer will be A. J. Niemeyer. New officers include H. S. Green as Chancellor Commander, Charles Kessell as Vice Chancellor, A. R. Bush Prelate, W. L. Drescher Master of Work, R. E. Weeks Keeper of Records and Seal, C. H. Recksteck Master of Finance, Lyman McCarl Master Exchequer, A. F. Odell Master At Arms, Charles Wild Inside Guard, George Breuer Outside Guard, Lyman McCart Trustee 8 years, Lyman McCart Board of Control 8 years.
Quincy mayor John A. Thompson criticizes the Illinois Public Utilities commission as biased toward utilities firms and damaging home rule. He cites lack of city notice, franchise disputes, fare increases, and poor gas and electric service, urging abolition of the commission and restoration of city control over streets and highways.
Probate entries include inventories for the estates of Michael L Enright George M Ihnen and William Ihnen with real estate values and chattels. Guardianship bond for Rozella and Legetta Fox. Conservator release for Sophia Schmit. Executor appointment for Alexander Blauser with a $500 bond. A funeral cost schedule by Benjamin Greer and a remainder to his brother James. A marriage of Harry Grimes and Gertrude Cosley and Brittain will provisions. Alaska salmon eggs total 54 631 000.
Weather outlook shows fair skies with warmth in parts and cooler nights. Missouri area expects fair and somewhat warmer daylight with colder nights through Friday. Town and western districts also forecast fair Thursday with colder night conditions and southeast into night. Local temperatures and river stage figures are incomplete in the available text.
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