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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1916

Page

4

Licensed to Wed. Henry Miller Doggett Keokuk Ta

Schedule committee of the junior church basketball league will meet in the physical director's office at the Y M C A Thursday afternoon at 3 30 o'clock. A schedule will be made for the games to be played during the season.

Henry Miller Doggett Keokuk Eva Mae Reimers Weokuk Maryland Pearl Ou'siuva Emily Larrow Brown Quinevoo Carl Albert Vahle Quincey Lillie Ella Gillouse Liberty Tae We Y. M. CA

Local Notes and Social Roundup in Quincy

Local items from Quincy report D W Mumper summoned to Decatur by his mother’s illness, plus church circles, social events, and visits. A Palmyra dealer sold a hay carload for 11.55 a ton. Campaign cards for sheriff candidate Bill Forney circulated in Porter County. School furnace talk, theater plans, and several local visits and trips fill the week. Acquittal in a small theft case, hospital updates, and numerous society meetings complete the docket.

D. W. Mumper Decatur P. L. ‘Mumper St. Rose St. Paul's Evangelical Church Jacob Peters Palmyra Quincy Porter County Ind Bill Forney Valparaiso Ird C. L. Hawkins Riverside School Supt. Steiner Court House Olympia Dramatic Club Salem Church Salem Hall Garrett's Charles Arnold Myrtle Watsn H. Adelpuhl Bressing S Hospital Wiineis Cafe Harry Thomasina Grand Rapids Mich Loren C. Cox James Jarrett Milton Iowa W. J. Singerton Nauvoo Ferns Burnside Ulinois State Bank Maos2 W. J Billy) Smith John FE. Exon Wichita Kansas Smith Young People's Society St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church Missionary Society of the Bethel M. E Jonason Hampshire Street Cornelia Bruenewald India Missionary Society of the Rethel ME al Specht State Street William Wheeler Charles Siliag Alex Swartout Redtops Forge No 44 William PF. Metzger R. E. Weeks Fou Stehman Preux Chevalier IRO Oof P Castle Hall Piteta Kappa Club Y. M.C

Church Men In Yearly Elections At Two Churches

Officers elected at Christ Evangelical church Men’s league meeting include President William Knopsmeier and Vice President Harvey Whittland with secretaries H P Hager baumer and J H Bitter and Treasurer William Schwendler. A Salem Evangelical church session elected Arthur Mester as President and reapportioned posts including Robert Bastert as Financial Secretary and John Loos as Treasurer.

Men’s League of Christ Evangelical Church William Knopsmeier Harvey Whittland H. P. Hagerbaumer J. H. Bitter William Schwendler Salem Men’s League of Salem Evangelical Church Arthur Mester Ed Schroeder J . Schlinkmann Robert Bastert John Loos Fred Brinkvetter Henry Nolkemper Herman Stenner Salem Hall August Koring H. Schlueter

Noted Irish lecturer to speak in Quincy

Seumas MacManus, noted Irish lecturer and humorist, will speak on Sunday January 23 at 8 p.m. in the K of C hall, presenting "Rambling About Ireland." Arranged by John Carroll, grand knight, with support from multiple lodges and groups, MacManus has appeared for YWCA and YMCA programs and is billed as both orator and entertainer.

MacManus K. of C. Council Carrol Quincy

Death of Dr Ethyl Richardson's Father Alonzo H Richardson

Alonzo H Richardson father of Dr Ethyl Richardson of 835 Cedar Street Tacoma Washington died at Western hospital Tuesday after paralysis last October and hardened arteries led to his death. He was born November 2 1849 in Columbus taught school at Liberty practiced law in Quincy with brother James H H Richardson leaving Quincy in 1885 for Port Angeles retiring recently. Survived by one daughter Dr Ethyl Richardson of Quincy and brother Dr Wm F Richardson pastor of First Christian Kansas City.

Alonzo H. Richardson Ethyl Hr. Richardson Cedar Street Western Hospital Tacoma Wash Richardson Decedent Columbus Liberty Quincey James HH. Richardson Port Angeles Ethyl Richardson Quincy FL Richardson First Christian Church Kansas Cur

Big Crowd At Milnois Naval Reserve Dance

A large turnout despite bad weather for the Ship Mates' club dance of the Tenth division Milnois Naval Reserves in Jersey street Armory hall Tuesday night. About 40 persons attended and the CM Farrel Bros. orchestra provided music. The organizing committee included J. Russ W. Haynes H. J. McPheeters J. Casey and J Herrick.

Milnois Naval Reserves Armory Hall Jersey Street CM Farrel Bros J. Russ W. Haynes H. J. McPheeters J. Casey J Herrick

Board Finds Home for Large Auto at 320 North Ninth Street

The board of education faced a stray automobile that could not be housed in the school. Purchased for manual training, it proved too large to move inside and caused disruption with its roaring smoke and steam. Officials decided to rent a garage space at 320 North Ninth Street to store the car.

Board of Education Fighth Street

Weeklong program set for February at Presbyterian church

City executive committee plans a weeklong program from February 18 at 2 PM in the Presbyterian church, with two o clock Sunday meeting to discuss and finalize arrangements. The schedule aims to complete the daily activities and address any remaining details.

Piars Presbeteran T. Fred “Peer

Plymouth Oilfield Well Shows Initial Quiet Rise

Royal Oil Co of Plymouth reported a new Hartcook lease well near Plymouth producing ten barrels per day with potential for more. Spectators W J Ruff and G A Urbam returned home after the find and the well will be shot Wednesday as operators anticipate additional productive wells in coming days amid improving revival prospects despite current weather.

Plymouth Royal Oil Co Hartcook W. J. Ruff G. A. Urbam

Deaths and Funerals for Dohrman Boekhaus and Sisters

Funeral services for William Boekhaus were held at the Broad Way home and Salem Evangelical church with Rev Leemhuis officiating. Interment in Greenmount Cemetery. Mary A Dohrman burial at Soldiers Home cemetery after services in Cottage No 22 conducted by Rev W M Gamble. Sister Mary Mamette buried after solemn requiem mass at St Vincent Home with Rev Bartoschek and Rev J Postner. burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Wiliam Boekhaus Broadway Salem Evangelical Church Leemhuis Salem Quartet Greenmount Cemetery Mary Dohrman Mary A. Dohrman Soldiers’ Nome W. M. Gamble Soldiers’ Home Cemetery Mary Mamette St. Vincent Mr. Bartoschek Chicago J. Postner A. Hohl Calvary Cemetery

Mrs Stahl Dies in Quincy After Grip Attack at 79

Mrs Louisa Caroline Stahl dies at her home 420 North Englith street Tuesday at 12 15 PM from grip. Born Baltimore Md March 26 1836 she lived in Terre Haute San Francisco Marysville Nevada Virginia City and Quincy where she resided until death. Surviving are four children William F George H Frank S and daughter Miss Lilherf Stahl all of Quincy and area. Also noted are several extended relatives.

Louisa Caroline Stahl North Englith Street Quincy Baltmore Met Terre Haute Ind San Francisco Marysville Calif Solomon Stahl Virginia City Nev William F Evanston George H Frank S Lilherf. Stahl Zeth Colvino Ursa Mary Colvin George Colvin Colorado James Emily Kirkpatrick Long Beach

Malambri Moves to New Home Soon

Wiha Malamasbri plans to move from North Sixth Street to a new building on Tlampshire Street near Sixth. The old quarters will be modernized and bought by improvements planned by the owner, and the new building is described as one of the best in the section after a white front structure was erected last fall.

Wiha Malamasbri North Sixth Street Tlampshire Street Sixth

Gross Receives State Supplies For Vital Records

Health official Wadham TT Gross has been named special representative for Quincy and Riverside township. He will oversee all births and deaths records as required under the new act, with state supplies issued for the purpose.

Healsh Cpach Wadham Gross State Board of Health Quincy Riverside

Surprises Mark Installation of Ladies' Aid Officers

The Ladies' Aid society of the South Side Boat club installed officers at the club house on Front and Delaware streets Tuesday night. Gifts were presented to Sadie Bergmann Emma Stormer and Pansy Lymenstull for service last year plus a furnace for heating the second floor. New officers include President Marie Burch Vice President Margaret Bergmann Financial Secretary Ruth Gail Recording Secretary Catherine Merkel Treasurer Emma Stormer and Trustees Sadie Bergmann Florence Gail and Pansy Lymenstull. The evening ended with a luncheon and social time as members gathered.

Ladies’ Aid Society South Side Boat Club South Side Front Delaware Streets Sadie Bergman Emma Stormer Pansy Lymenstull Florence Gail

Worship in the Sunday School at Community Training School

Dr I W Binga led a 45 minute session at Gem City Business College focusing on worship in the Sunday school. He argued many children are not taught worship nor kept for services and urged worship as central to Christian character. An additional 45 minute session studied books.

I. W. Bingaman Gem City Business College Vic

Film service company formed in Quin cy area

A new film firm named B. H. N. Film Service Co plans incorporation in Quincy with a $50,000 capital. Headquarters are listed at 246 North Fourth Street. Partners include J. H. Brown Dr. J Roy Brown J W Neuman and F a Hardyian. The freelance firm will buy sell rent exchange machines and repair equipment and recently bought a large stock in the East. It claims to be the only such company between Peoria Kansas City Davenport Chicago St Louis and Des Moines.

Tim Quincy Buttington B. H. N. Film Service Co North Forth Street J. H. Brown J Roy Brown J. WH. Neuman F A Hardyian Peoria Kansas City Davenport Chiegge St. Lows Des Monnes

Stone Cutters Elect Officers at Monthly Meeting

The Githers for the year were elected at the Labor temple monthly meeting of the Stone Cutters union Tuesday. Officers chosen were President Harry Gibbs Vice president Frank Westermann Secretary R Bauer Treasurer Henry Vahie. Installation services will be held at the next meeting on Feb 8.

Stone Cutters Union Labor Otters Harry Gibbs Frank Westermann R. Bauer Henry Vahie Ainstallation Urian

Judge Creighton Sets Day for Answer in Robbery Case

In Saint Paul, Judge Creighton set Tuesday for an answer in the ongoing case involving state officials and officers. Authorities report a confrontation at the North Saint Paul post office area, with several suspects fleeing after the clash.

Creighton

Quincy Pulse Suffered Painful Train Accident

Hannibal conductor R L Barry of a Burlington freight train was injured Tuesday at 8 30 am when riding atop the train under a bridge. He suffered a fractured right hand and a badly bruised face, was taken to St Marys hospital and later to his Hannibal home.

R. L. Barry Hannibal Burlington St. Mary’s Hospital Otis Johnston

Visitor from Warsaw in Quincy district visit

Rev HW OW Rabe of Warsaw visited the Quincy district in the Central Timnis district of the Missouri Lutheran synod Tuesday. He will depart for Springfield Wednesday morning to attend a Central Minors district meeting on Wednesday and Thursday.

City HW. OW. Rabe Warsaw Quincys Timnis Missouri Lutheran Synod Springfield Central Minors

Boy Scout Meeting Led by H E King in Quincy

N S King spoke on What is Necessary for the Boy Scout to Do at the Quin cy Boy Scouts two troops monthly meeting in the Cheerful Home gymnasium Tuesday night. Plans for yearlong work were announced and potential for a new troop with adult help noted. Troop 2 meets Wednesday at 4 30 and Troop 1 at High School 4 15. A prominent man was expected as Dr W Scott Hall of the Northwestern Medical College Chicago to devote two days to a social campaign in March at a religious work and physical department committee meeting Tuesday night.

Gem City Lodge Moose Hall Quincey Perry Els George W. Schubert Woe Lincoln Fred Schatler Mooreheart Mooseheart United States Loyal Order of Moose Chicago H. E. King N. S. King Quincy Boy Scouts Cheerful Home Quincy W. Scott Hall Northwestern Medicalollege of Religious Work Committee Physical Department

Postpone Installation of Officers at Woodmen Lodge

Routine business was carried out at the Woodmen of the World Lodge semimonthly meeting in the Eagles hall. The installation of officers was postponed until the next meeting on January 25.

Woodmen of the World Lodge Eagles’ Hall

Quincy National Directors Named for Another Year

Directors for another year were named Tuesday at the annual meeting of the Quincy National Bank stockholders. Reports presented showed last year among the best in the institution's history. The selected directors were W. T. Duker, S. G. Arends, J. Mo Winters, T. K. Duker, John G. Blomer, Dr. Musselman, Simon Duker.

The Quincey National Bank W. T. Duker S.G. Arends J. Mo Winters T. K. Duker John G. Blomer Dr. Musselman Simon Duker

St Jacobi Young People Name New Officers

The Young People's society of St. Jacobi Lutheran church elected officers for the year at a largely attended meeting held at the church school. President Andrew Schmachk, Vice president Miss Ruth Born, Secretary Sliss Hedwig Butter, Treasurer George Vahle.

ST. Jacobi Young People's Society Young People’s Society of St. Jacobi Lutheran Church Andrew Schmachk Ruth Bornmann Sliss Hedwig Butter George Vahle

Wanted the Place But Was Pulled

William Tloener was arrested by police near Front and Broadway at the Dew Drop Inn on a charge of disturbing the peace. He was detained under the care of authorities and held for further proceedings.

William Tloener Ponvemen Rean and Rines Dew Drop Inn Front Broadway Disturbang Hoenere Antiger Mats Typeiive Tsene

M Daniel Initiates Bid for Gem City Council

Local report outlines M Daniel launching a campaign for Gem City Council. Vague notes reference community groups and early outreach efforts, with mentions of local party figures and potential endorsements.

M Daniel GEM City Council

Board Debates School Alarm System and Military Training

Tuesday evening the board of education referred several proposals to committees, including a plan for military training in public schools. Physical Director Otto A. Wurl urged more class time and an assistant, with Miss Mabel Ahern of Franklin named as candidate. Additional talks covered fire alarm improvements, lighting, and building upkeep, while contracts for lumber and school construction were approved or noted with substantial totals and reductions.

Board of Education Bauman Otto A. Wurl Wurl Mabel Ahern Franklin School

Weather Forecast With Rain Snow and Cold Wave

The forecast predicts rain or snow on Wednesday with rapidly worsening cold and strong winds. Rain or snow continues east with a slow, colder trend, a cold wave approaching the west. Temperatures fall to near 7 AM high and 23 noon in the region, with a 32 degree low expected.

Colt Porton Thursdae Sow

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