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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
4
Quincy theatergoers paid about $3,000 in war taxes on admission in the last two months and returns to the internal revenue service were delayed. Managements warn profits run thin as costs rise from seating, licenses, and state taxes while pay scales and vaudeville talent grow pricier.
Dr. E B Montgomery, medical member of the local exemption board, will examine 40 classified men today at 134 North Eighth Street. He already examined several Wednesday including Raymond A Middendorf and Roy Krueger. Montgomery said Wednesday’s group were better physically than those tested for the first draft and the examinations will continue until more than 1,000 have been processed.
Quincy press members met in the Chamber of Commerce to arrange funeral participation for Edmund Miller Botsford former Herald editor who died Tuesday evening. Funeral is today at 2 30 from his home. FL P Taylor chaired. Dindley was secretary. Committees named for press representation and flower duties.
Mayor John A. Thompson announced Frank Glass will guard the city work house replacing Mike Reardon who resigned. Glass, of 706 Madison Street, formerly worked at the south city stone quarries and has begun duties. The appointment goes to the city council for confirmation next Monday night.
Carl William Brown and Mrs Te tula Brown, who had been divorced for years, secured another marriage license on Wednesday and plan to remarry, restarting their life together.
Carl Kreitz former Union Cigar Store proprietor died intestate. Letters of administration granted to his sister Cornelia E. Sweet of Quincy. Bond set at $40,000. Estate to be divided among brother and three sisters. Real estate disposed. Merriman's Row at Fourth and Maiden Lane converted to a playground. Cigar store to be sold under court order.
Charles F Lambrechts aged 58 died Tuesday at the state hospital in Jacksonville after an eight month illness. He lived at 1326 State street and previously resided in Quincy. Born May 21 1859 in Town City Ta he married Anna Becker March 15 1881 in Quincy and leaves his wife four children Mrs Tha Wagner Kansas City Mo Mrs E Schmitt Quincy Charles Quincy and Emmontz with the U S army camp Camp Johnson Jacksonville Fla. Private funeral from his home Saturday at 2 30 p m.
Mrs Margaret J Gramke wife of Henry Gramke of Burton township died at 4 40 PM Tuesday at the home of her son Rev J A Gramke in Highland while visiting. Cause was pneumonia after a two day illness. Born in Burton township April 4 1853 she was 66 years old. Survived by husband three sons Rev J H Gramke George and William of Giltmner township three daughters Mrs Herman Rossmiller Miss Anna and Miss Ada of Burton township and four grandchildren. Remains brought to Quincy for burial funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Mrs Emma Frances McDaniel wife of James M McDaniel of 80022 Chestnut Street died Tuesday at 7:30 PM in St Marys hospital from pneumonia after a week illness Born Feb 22 1853 in Cumberland County Pa she was 68 and had lived in this city over seven years She was a Rebekah lodge and Methodist church member In addition to her husband she leaves several foster children one brother and three sisters Remains will be taken to Carthage this morning and then to Fountain Green for burial
Frank J Gnuse a longtime Adams county resident died at 1 25 am Wednesday at his Ellington township home from hardening of the arteries after a two year illness He was born March 21 1862 and was 55 He married Elizabeth Schultz in Camp Point December 25 1900 He is survived by his wife one brother Edward Gause and three sisters Mrs Charles Ripple Mt Sterling Mrs Frank Whips and Mrs Edith Thompson Ursa Funeral services set for Friday at 10 am from the residence with burial in Greenmount cemetery.
Funeral services for Joseph Koer hoe will be conducted this morning at 8 30 from the home and at 9 from St Josephs church on the Columbus road. Burial follows in the church cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Z Meyerand were held Wednesday afternoon at 8 50 from the residence of Mr and Mrs Louis Bitter 20 Payson avenue. Many friends attended and the floral offerings were beautiful. Burial was in Woodhuid cemetery.
Funeral services for Myron A. Smith were held Wednesday afternoon at 2:80 o'clock from the residence at 524 North Eighth street with Rev. F. A. McCarty of Vermont Street Methodist church officiating. Mrs. W. B. Smiley, Mrs. Jf. H. Kelker and Miss Olga Ruths sang. Burial followed in Woodland cemetery. Bearers were FL fr. Tippe, Arthur Nesta, V. S. Lohr, Thos. Petri, Frank Osborn and Garnet Smith.
Funeral services for Russell Linneman were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 from the family home at 1226 Madison Street with many friends in attendance. Burial followed in Woodland Cemetery.
The four minute talks will be given at Savoy Princess and other venues tonight by Frank J Penick John Carroll James E McNutt and J Frank Garner. McNutt spoke Tuesday night at Star theater and Garner appeared there as well.
Mayor John A. Thompson calls for ending use of shackles at the Quincy workhouse after a building overhaul and talks of a stockade to prevent escapes. He cites past refusals by judges and broad calls from officials to abolish shackles as relics of barbarism.
Edmund Miller Botsford will have last rites this afternoon at 2:80 from his home at 1656 Maine street. M M York of the Church of Christ Scientist oversees the service. Burial is set for Graceland cemetery with George Reeves singing The City Four Square. The Herald office will close at 1:30 for staff attendance. Pallbearers include Sherman Trish Frank Bauer Ray M Oakley Charles F Eichenauer M P F Carrott and Charles W Gay. Honorary pallbearers are J B Montgomery Major J J Linton Hedley J Eaton David F Wilcox Dr J H Rice Bishop Edward Fawcett John Guinan and Dickerson McAfee.
At St Peters Evangelical church the Young People's society elected officers for the coming year President Everett Bexton Vice president Miss Ora Rengstorff Treasurer Miss Frieda Blame Recording secretary Alfred Halling and Miss Elsie Koch was named entertainment committee chair for the first quarter The Young People at St James Lutheran elected President Andrew Schnack Vice President Florence Stoermer Secretary Ella Heidbreder Treasurer Gilbert Schachtsieck The Cathedral of St John will hold its annual parish meeting Monday at 6 30 with one chapter member elected by the congregation and a supper to open the event.
Frances Manning and Alvin Cummings former Quincy 9 Three-T league baseball player were married at St. Rose of Lima Catholic church parsonage Tuesday night by Rev. Father Brennan. The couple will reside in Detroit where Cummings works as a chiropractor.
Mrs Letitia Brown and Carl William Brown were married Wednesday afternoon by Judge Bonney in Quincy. The couple, living apart for years, have a long history together despite separation.
An aged couple from Durham and LaGrange married after a license ceremony by County Judge Lyman McCarl. The bride’s refusal to kiss before the ceremony led to a playful moment as the groom claimed they had just wed and left with the bride, despite a probation officer witnessing the scene.
Shrapnel and Sergeant Maxson returned from Newport News with a Negro deserter who surrendered recently. Sergeant Forrest W. Peters of Co B 3rd Machine Gun is on a fifteen day furlough visiting his parents. Ralph T. Belknap and Harvey J. Hild enlisted in the navy as apprentice seamen and depart for Peoria for exams. In Camp Logan the Prairie division awarded promotions including Second Lieutenant Otto A. Wurl to first lieutenant and Truman Plantz Jr to first lieutenant. Jesse A. Craften also promoted to first lieutenant.
Adams county residents, led by Mayor John A. Thompson, sent fifty phonograph records and a phonograph to Camp Dodge for soldiers. The shipment, purchased with local funds, should arrive Friday and allow troops to play home music by week’s end. Thompson plans to buy more records as support for servicemen continues.
A Wednesday night by-law committee proposed radical changes to the Chamber of Commerce rules. The plan includes nine directors elected by direct vote, a president and three vice presidents, flat-rate dues, and review of applicants by the board. Voting changes end nominating committees and allow any member to vote for any candidate. The fiscal year shifts to March 1, and a membership drive aims to enable voting for the next board.
Chief Louis Melton told roll call to enforce the liquor sale ban to intoxicated individuals after complaints saloonkeepers in Quincy sold to drinkers known to be drunk. He met with Mayor John A. Thompson and said the law will be enforced to the letter. Elks dance and union event coverage follow. Earl Sterling pleaded guilty to failing to return a draft questionnaire and awaits federal action in Springfield. Deputy Ross Moore to escort him to the federal case.
Officers installed Wednesday night include Past worthy president Mrs Elia Trwin and worthy president Mrs Eva Johnson. Secretary Mrs Anna Ernst treasurer Miss Et ta Enlow worthy conductress Mrs Jata Tlarweed and other posts filled by Mrs Francis Fink trustee Mrs Lilian Geschwindner outer guard Mrs Lena Obright inner guard Mrs Tom Meyer and Mrs Emma Mennal. Routine business was transacted and a luncheon served after the meeting.
Concrete floors can be made almost noiseless by covering them with heavy tar paper attached to the cement.
Food Administrator John R. Wheeler and Truman T. Pierson of the Chamber of Commerce will travel to Chicago Friday night to meet State Food Administrator Harry Wheeler and invited county officials. Aimed at harmonizing price actions, the meeting may set a new schedule for key foods including meats and milk. In a Tuesday Chamber of Commerce session Wheeler and Pierson discussed sugar flour cereals oils eggs lard and meats with grocers and dealers, drafting a tentative price list to be released Wednesday but postponed due to the Chicago conference.
The morning program at the high school features a Cicero class float in blue and white with the motto Cum Moveamus Commoveamus. Miss Bessie Darby teaches the class and Miss Letha Butler will present. Thrift stamps and typing speed certificates from Remington and Underwood will be awarded to top students. The girls basketball team will play Palmyra, and the Girls Student Council plans popcorn balls and a February Carnival. Battery A and Battery B organize a points contest with a banquet to the loser.
The New York City Bar Association adopted ten resolutions opposing the current federal constitutional amendment establishing prohibition. They argue the measure would grant both Congress and the states enforcement power, creating conflicting jurisdiction. The bar urges Congress to substitute a new provision free of this conflict to avoid jurisdictional confusion.
Wednesday night Chief Lewis Melton ordered veterans back to night duty across several wards. Fred Scharnhorst moves to the First ward night beat, with Henry Banzert taking his day shift. Tom Renan leaves the levee for daytime duties, while Ryan shifts to the Sixth ward at night. Frank Ernst, a veteran, replaces Ryan on the night beat, and Thomas Connell steps aside for Walker Scott, moving to the Fourth ward at night. Connell also moves to the Fourth ward at night. Pension eligibilities apply to Scharnhorst, Ryan, and Connell. Bumster, Ahern, and Hudson remain on day duty and not pensioned. John Biddle shifts to Maine street night, Howard Baldwin to the levee night beat. Further changes expected. announced by Sergeants Murphy and Cassell.
Henry Montage of Mendon township died at his home at 4 P M after a two week illness from kidney trouble. Born in Germany on July 15 1829 he was 85. He came to the United States in 1851 and lived in Mendon. He leaves four sons George Palama Henry Lima Adolph Mendon and John Quincy and four daughters Mrs William Kretzer Mendon Mrs August Elixon Mrs Fred Bernsmeier and Mrs Andrew Linze Quincy one sister Mrs Minnie Baker LaGrange one brother Adolph Montage Denver twenty three grandchildren. The remains were brought to Herman Stormer undertaking parlors Wednesday night and the funeral will be held there at 1 30 Saturday afternoon. Burial will be Greenmount cemetery.
St Marys hospital staff held a Wednesday meeting electing Dr Otis Johnston as president and re-electing Dr C W Pfeiffer as secretary. Earlier, Dr John A Roch was elected president but soon resigned. The staff roster includes Quincy physicians Dr Otis Johnston Dr William E H Baker Dr F T Brenner Dr O F Schullian Dr Joseph H Blomer Dr Hl P Beirne Dr Walter D Stevenson Dr H O Collins and Dr E L Caddick.
Illinois State Bank stockholders met Wednesday night and re elected the old board of directors. The directors elected were John H Best Fo TE Weems G A Urban Willy Heitz BE V Moonmnan J E Craft ton Judge Lyman McCarl W J Sincleton and William Rupp. Fr She Seeks Divorce Tlatitual drunk enness is charged in the summer divorce filed Wednesday in the circuit court by Blanche Miller against George Tieb ler. The om mio defo oor the comale ex tended from May 28 1st July 15 017. One child was born the un ion.
The forecast calls for snow Thursday with very cold conditions Friday night. Winds will be strong in the west and near the plains, with a sharp drop in temperatures. Friday remains partly cloudy and colder, with potential fresh to stronger winds and more snow events expected.
Weather text provides scattered figures and illegible words for Talm, River Stage and precipitation. No clear values or dates are readable, making precise temperatures, river levels, or rainfall amounts impossible to determine from the fragment.
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