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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1917

Page

3

Milk price not to rise in Quincy says association

August Griep president of the Milk Producers and Milk Dealers association announced at a Labor temple meeting that the price of milk at 8 1-3 cents a quart will be maintained. City officials including Mayor Abbott health officers and the state inspector explained ordinance No 220 and enforcement plans.

Quincy August Griep Milk Producers and Milk Dealers Association Labor Temple Abbott W. H. Gross John Inghram L. G. Pottle Livestock Commission Producers and Dealers Association George Koehler August Schanz Inghram Gross Griep Adams County Wilkiman Missouri L G. Pottle Pottle Wessels Mr. Gross Fred Wessels

Heineche Funeral to Be Held Thursday

Golden, US Jan 10 The funeral of the late August Heineche of Golden killed at Clayton last Friday by falling from a wagon will be held in the home Thursday afternoon at one o'clock. The service was delayed as a son in Mississippi could not be located.

Golden Clayton Mississippi

Wanted Fresh Country Eggs For Sickness Use

Classified notice seeking absolutely fresh country eggs for sickness use. Applicants urged to apply at the Whig office or call 2289 NM bd 4.

Whig

Wanted to Rent A Good Farm

Short message from Chas K Short of Stillwell seeking a good farm to rent. Contact details not provided. time frame unspecified.

Chas Short Stillwell

Mrs Edward Myers Dies After Goiter Operation

Mrs. Georgia Myers wife of Edward Myers of 2231 Hampshire street died at 2 30 PM Tuesday in St Marys hospital following an operation for goiter last Thursday. She had long battled the disease and recently sought treatment to build strength for surgery. The Myers lived in Macomb for years. Sister Mrs C Renner of near Colchester arrived in Quincy Tuesday. A brother James Provine is a rural mail carrier from Macomb. The body was moved to Wheeler undertaking for burial preparations with no funeral arrangements yet set.

Georgia Myers Edward Myers Hampshire Street St. Mary's Hospital

Exploding oil stove burns Colmar resident couple

In Colmar Til January 10 a coal oil stove exploded in the home of Thomas Boyd near Colmar, setting the house on fire and injuring both Mr. and Mrs. Boyd. He suffered a foot burn and she was more seriously injured. fire extinguished before major damage. Boyd is an oil pumper.

Colmar Til Thomas Boyd

Evangelist Bob Jones Campaigned in Bloomington Letter Note

Bob Jones writes to J A Hanna of the YMCA from Bloomington praising the campaign. He thanks for telegrams from Mr Dunlap and reports strong crowds and intense interest at Quincy. He invites visits and sends love to the brethren, expressing appreciation for the received message.

J. A. Hanna Bob Jones Bloomington Mr. Dunlap Christian Workers’ League Quincy

Tax collectors file bonds for large sums

Tax collectors filed bonds in large amounts as preparations to begin collecting. Notable bonds include John C. Waack of Paysen for 12457, G B Ihnen of North East for 50090, Ioe Cutforth of Burton for 27795, and others such as W F DeHaven 53371, Frank Jansen 828330, William Klues 56299, Orvill Bus kirk 319681, Almon Schaffer 34914, and Martin Seckman 51350.

John C. Waack Paysen G. B. Ihnen North East Township Ioe Cutforth Burton Township W. F. DeHaven Camp Point Frank Jansen Riverside William Klues Melrose Orvill Buskirk Columbus Almon Schaffer Lima Martin Seckman Clayton

New Senate Assignments Amid Reshuffled Committees

Springfield Ill Oct Senate committee on committees announced fresh chairmanships. Hull received civil service and efficiency panel. Jewel to head consolidation committee. Wood to lead license and miscellany committee. Buck to chair penal and reform institutions panel. Barr amended the program as the body planned a Chicago meeting rescheduled for Monday.

Springfield Ill Tan Wnt Senate Committee On Committees Hull Lowden Senate Civil Service Committee Jewel Charles L. Wood Keens Samuel A. Ettelson Chicago Buck Barr Senate

Return of Belgian deportees reported from The Hague

The Nieuwe Courant correspondent in Belgium reports German authorities and Belgian communes plan to suspend deportations. Unemployed Belgians will be provided work and those deported will be sent back, as per the London via The Hague dispatch dated January 10.

Hague London aAardenburg The Nieuwe Courant Belgium

Denver Stable Fire Causes $75,000 Loss

Denver fire at Hollis and Platte stables, dealers in horses for European belligerents at the Union Stock Yards, drew two thirds of the city’s firefighting force Tuesday night. By 11:30 the blaze was under control and the loss reached $75,000.

Denver Hollis and Platte Denver Union

Understanding AES Matures Before She Cares

A wry remark notes that by the time a woman fully grasps the details of AES encryption she is typically past the age of caring about it.

Fans Committee Meeting at Hotel Quincy

A meeting of the fans committee to arrange subscriptions for the fans association will convene at Hotel Quincy at 9:30 this morning. Members will appoint chairmen for city districts and all members are urged to attend.

Fans’ Committee Fans’ Association Quincy

Judge Akers Signs Twenty Divorce Cases

Judge Albery Akers signed final decrees in twenty divorce suits Tuesday morning before adjourning court in the circuit. Most cases cite desertion habitual drunkenness cruelty or attempted poisoning. Six suits filed by wives, six for desertion, six for habitual drunkenness, four for cruelty.

Albery Akers Myrtle Samuel Curless Elmer 'S Blanche Daniels Lena Cogg Benjamin J. Knut Viola Mavs Ben Miller Nellie Alford C. McCune Madge Oscar Ryan Opal E Saward F. Corey Bert Org Coppage Delia S Archie E. Evans Mattie E George J. Konefes Laura B William Schafer Vivian Ve Harry H. Boyles Adeng Tane J. Leroy Buskirk

Metzger Enters Race for County Supervisor

F A Metzger, a Walker, W J Taylor, Kiefer and others appear as candidates for county supervisor. The current term expiring April 1 draws several incumbents and challengers from North Bay, Camp Point, and surrounding towns as petitions circulate for reelection in a split field.

W. J F. P. Taylor Kiefer James W T. Ruddell McKee E. James B. Cootzger Risors M. G. Dettle J. C. Menke H. D Oscar Arntzen J. Grubb Liberty Burton H. F. Scarborough Payson Robert McIntyre Elling

Quincy’s Pulse Hosts Guests at Dinner Party

W C James and L A Movest entertained at a dinner party at 1 Hotel Quincy Sunday evening. Guests included Miss Pauline Wand of Alexandria Louisiana and Miss Lotus Tischner of Shelbina Missouri, along with Mr and Mrs Charles E Lambrecht. Remodeling at Masching Store plans new fixtures and a partition move in the South Eighth street store room.

Pinner W. C. James L. A. Movest Hotel Guincy Pauline Wand Alexandria Lotus Tischner Shelbina Charles E. Lambrecht Pis South Eighth Creer

Scouts Hear Talks From Koch And Police Chief

Chief of Police George will address the Boy Scouts at the weekly Cheerful Home meeting this evening. Koch plans to speak at the next meeting with Mayor Wooyea Abbott slated for the following week. About 17 plans advance toward establishing a local nautical Bay Scout unit with naval reserve members assisting. boys under 16 are not eligible to join.

Winters Allowed Conservator James Winters Conservator Appointed

James Winters of North Len t street was found wandering from home. After a multi day search by Sheriff Coens he was judged of unsound mind by the county court on Tuesday and Philip Schlagunnaut was named conservator for him.

Winters James Winters North Lent Street Coens Philip Schlagunnaut

Dies-Pete Schwartz Funeral Notice And Fireman Injuries

Pete Schwartz died early this morning and was taken to August F Stormer for burial. Fireman Samuel Bradney of 1409 North Ninth Street was injured on the job when a nozzle slipped during a Best Bros fire, with four off duty colleagues also ill. A note mentions Gus Kain planning to return to a tragedy of murder, while Shing his daddy’s razor story reports a ten year old boy playing with a razor.

Pete Schwartz Batty F. Stormer Undertaking Samuuel Bradney North Ninth Street Best Bros A Bradney John Hungher No. 6 Wallie" Weibving No. & Crew Carl Weivenburger Gus Kain

When & Man Treats Wife With Consideration

A fragment notes that when a husband treats his wife with more consideration than usual she begins to wonder if he is trying to square himself. The line hints at marital dynamics and underlying suspicion without further detail.

Mrs Ettie Bergler Dies Suddenly at Home Near Lima

Ettie Bergler aged 55 wife of Joseph Bergler died suddenly at her home west of Lima on Tuesday morning around 10 30 heart trouble was the cause She left two daughters and a husband and a coroner’s verdict cited heart trouble superinduced by hepatic congestion funeral arrangements were not yet set after the three year Lima residence

Ettie Bergler Joseph Bergler Lima Amen Quincy Bergler

Electric Power for Collins Plow Works

Installation has been completed of a full electric power system at the Collins Plow company plant. A single central motor will drive most machinery via one main shaft, with smaller motors for special machines. The facility operates on both electricity and steam, using electricity primarily and steam as a backup in case of motor trouble.

Collins Plow Company

Y M C A Board Sees Stable Membership At 786

Monthly Y M C A board meeting reports membership holds at 786, same as last year, with nine men using the dormitory and an average of 63 daily. No general secretary yet to replace J A Hanna who resigns. H W Cranmer to serve temporarily. Hanna to leave Quincy February 1 for Bloomington before joining the John E Brown evangelistic party as business manager.

Association J. A. Hanna H. W. Cranmer Hanna Quincy Bloomington John E. Brown Evangelistic Party

Olney Case Before Jury in Ratcliffe Death Trial

In Olney Illinois Roy Hinterliter faced a jury after testimony in the case over Elizabeth Ratcliffe’s death. Judge Miller outlined three verdicts murder manslaughter or not guilty with the defense faulting Sheriff West for alleged sleuthing. Hinterliter admitted supplying surgical instruments and claimed air embolism was not proven. the defendant moved toward a sanitarium and funeral arrangements followed.

Wilcher Slinterliter Sheriff West Wildher Hinterliter

Franz Bopp Case in Jury's Hands Today

The trial of Franz Bopp the German consul general here and four aides for conspiracy to dynamite entente munitions ships and trains closed in federal court. Judge Hunt will give the jury his charge. Convictions carry three years in prison and a $15,000 fine each.

San Francisco Franz Bopp Entente William H. Hunt U. S Preston

War map peace is foolish Scheidemann says

In Augsburg Philipp Scheidemann the German Socialist leader said it was foolish to talk of peace based on the war map The figure of Europe did not reflect Germany losses overseas and in shipping He asserted the only peace possible would preserve the territorial status quo

London Hague Augsburg Philipp Scheidemann Europe Germany

City Faces Potential Suit and Civic Plans

Thomas and Kroner endorsed protest witnesses as pension checks were received at city hall. The city council, meeting at 7 30 pm as a committee of the whole, to discuss next year improvements. Light committee chief Boeing reports 75 delinquents among electrolic system supporters downtown. Major Yarbrough says troops on the border to Leon Springs for rifle practice. new troops await return. United Cereal Mills to shut for a month January 15 to February 15 for repairs and inventory under M T Ash. Alderman J E McNutt withdraws from mayoral race in favor of Philip O Brien.

Thomas Joe Kroner Boeing Light Committee Yarbrough Rturns FYI, N. G W. E. Yarbrough Fort Sam Houston Yarbrough Leon Springs United Cereal Mills M. T. Ash Buffalo

Ambulance hits bus injuring driver on Fifth Street

A police ambulance struck a Quincy Transfer Co. bus at Fifth Street and Broadway at 2 15 PM Tuesday injuring driver R B McDole slightly. Edwards says McDole turned into the ambulance’s path as it passed the bus. Reese Brass Foundry Incorporation Filed with 5 000 capital stock. W J Reese and A Arthur Reese hold 24 shares each Amelia Reese two shares. Foundry at 820 South Twentieth Street. 24217 Red Cross seals sold Christmas season netting 242.17 with 22 percent to state TB association and rest used locally against disease.

R. B. McDole Quincy Transfer Company Fifth Street Broadway Edwards McDole Reese Foundry W. J. Reese Brass Foundry Recorder's Office W. J. Reese A. Arthur Reese Amelia Reese South Twentieth Street Red Cross Quincy State Anti-tuberculosis Association

Glee Club Banquets Draw Strong Chamber Attendance

Pep in the Glee Club banquets at the Hotel Newcomb boosts Chamber of Commerce group attendance. A Tuesday night meeting drew thirty members, marking a strong turnout and lively participation in the club’s social events.

Hotel Newcomb Chamber of Commerce Glee Club

Fishing Case Continued in Meredosia Bay Dispute

The Morgan county suit against J. Bell Edin and sons for illegal fishing in Meredosia Bay was continued until April due to the serious illness of the father. C. E. Clarke, fish and game warden, proved the illness with a physician’s certificate. A nets finder testified in Jacksonville as a witness.

Morgan County J. Bell Edin Meredosia Bay C. E. Clarke

Quincy Dental Club Plans State Meet in May at Quincy

Thirteen members met Tuesday night at the Newcomb hotel to discuss the upcoming state dental meeting to be held in Quincy next May. Several Quincy club members will travel to Chicago January 25 to confer with other state officers.

Newcomb Quincy Dental Club Quincy Quincy Club Chesgo

Fire Gutted Building Employee Loses Fingers

George T. Naylor of Best Bros Plumbing and Heating suffered fingertip amputation when a crow bar slipped while prying open a safe door during post fire work. In a separate note, Big Lake Hunting and Fishing club reelected W. J. Ruff as president, William J. Binkert as secretary, and T. J. Freiburg as treasurer at their Monday meeting.

George T. Naylor Best Bros. Plumbing and Heating Company Ife Big Lake Hunting and Fishing Club Binkert Brothers W. J. Ruff William J. Binkert T. J. Freiburg

Gregory Bonds Sell for 180000 at Bond Sale Meeting

Clark county Gregory drainage district supervisors met with A H Beitman Edmund Perkins and Attorney B F Gishn in Gregory Tuesday. They rejected the bond issue and directed 150000 from the sale proceeds to be placed in Kehoka Canton and other banks. In other news old directors of the Davis Cleaver Produces company were reelected at LL stockholders meeting James A Davis Quin cy Samuel H Cleaver Brookfield Walter N Gilliland Quin cy O E Smith Hannibal and E F P Roberts Queen City Mo Officers reelected J A Davis president S H Cleaver vice president W N Gilliland secretary treasurer Reports show substantial business growth in the past year.

Gregory Clark County A. H. Beitman Edmund Perkins B. F. Gishn Kehoka Canton Davis-Cleaver Produces Company James A . Davis Quincy Samuel H. Cleaver Brookfield Walter N. Gilliland Quincey O. E. Smith Hannibal E. F P. Roberts Queen City J. A. Davis S. H. Cleaver W. N. Gilliland

Campaign to land the armor plant in Quincy

A Quincy Chamber of Commerce briefing outlines plans to lure a federal armor plate plant. Letters from Sterling Association of Commerce and Mississippi River Power Co favor locating the facility in a power region. Capt. W. A. Long argues Quincy’s central U S position and river access make it a strategic hub and fortress-like site for defense industry, urging action.

Chamber of Commerce Quincy Perry Sterling Illinois Association of Commerce Daniels J. J. Miley The Mississippi River Power Co Congress Keokuk F. F. Fletcher FP. H. Clark Reuben E. Bakenhus Long United States

Red Men Endorse Move On Armor Plant Claims

Minnewawa tribe No. 159, Improved Order of Red Men, met Monday night to discuss the armor plant. They decided to send a message to Secretary Daniels urging that Quin cy's claims be given full consideration. Installation of officers was postponed to a later date.

Daniels Quincy

Weather Outlook For Midwest States

Illinois shows unsettled Wednesday with probable snow flurries in the north and a much colder afternoon and night. Thursday brings fair conditions but colder weather in the south. Missouri expects partly cloudy skies and colder Wednesday night, with a fair and colder Thursday. Iowa faces partly cloudy and much colder Wednesday, a northeast night cold wave, and a Thursday of fair, continued cold conditions.

North Portion Missouri Iowa North East

River Stage Event Highlights Weather Dated Notes

Fragmentary OCR note mentions river stage related seating and a possible event at midnight. Details are garbled with temperatures and times unclear. No clear persons, organizations, or locations can be reliably identified for a complete summary.

River forecasts show little change this fall

Forecasts indicate the river will shift only slightly this fall, with limited impact noted beyond minor level adjustments and typical seasonal variation. Authorities advise monitoring conditions as watershed responses remain modest.

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Arguas W. J. Gross Abe Martin Heineche Judge Akers F. A. Metzger Galesburg Yfail Harry Holmgren Holmgren Berard Harry Hormisies Olive Street Ecfa Daughter Collins Plow Works Y.m.ca. Board Olney Scheidemann W. A. Long Hub of M. Corian Seat & Ball
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