Dealership Probe Sparks Quincy Garage Price Storm
Quincy motor club directors launched an investigation into alleged excessive charges and hold up tactics by local garages. The Quincy Automobile Trades association pledged to cooperate, with a committee to identify offenders and take action if profiteering is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Motor Club
Quincy
Hotel Quigey
Quiney
Etc
Thomas Hutchins
J. W. Hart
Quincy Automobile Trades Association
Motor Club
Dealers Association
Huchns
Motor Club Committee
Shop and Service Committee
Quincy Auto Trades Association
J. H. Rice
Automobile Owners of
Quincy Businesses Face Financial Strain Over Repairs
The speaker suggests Quincy rates require quick relief through lower expenses and doubts profits at local auto repair shops. They contend most Motor Club complaints stem from a few misunderstandings rather than widespread issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Motor Club
Delegates Report To The North Side Club
Delegates from the Central States Amateur Rowing association reported at the North Side Boat club meeting Friday night with many in attendance. The club plans a library subscription and purchase of gym apparatus including a punching bag and pool tables. The Saturday dance committee called the event financially successful and urged union music. C L Moritz and H L Lielemann named alternates for the February CSAR meeting in St Louis February 8. Delegates are John Noesenhoe ner and Walter Grimmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central States Amateur Rowing Assogation
North Side Boat Club
Union
C. L. Moritz
H. L. Lielemann
Central States Amateur Rowing Association
St. Louis
John Noesenhoener
Walter Grimmer
Farmers convention schedule fills January calendar
Farmers and dairymen will be busy this January as Adams county Farm Bureau officers including Farmer Rusk DM. H. Myers and S. H. Thompson prepare for multiple meetings. Rusk will join the Illinois Farm Advisers meeting in Urbana January 23-24 while Myers and Thompson attend the Illinois Agricultural Association sessions in Peoria January 21-22. Bureau leaders also plan to attend dairy companion meetings in Quincy and other county areas January 28-30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusk
Adams County
Bireau
Farm Advisers of
Illinois
Urtana
State Association of Farm Advisers
DM. H. Myers
Burega
S. H. Thompson
Ilinois Agricultural Association
Peoria
Gem City Lodge Of Odd Fellows Installs Officers
Gem City Lodge No. 357 installed officers Friday night with refreshments served. New officers include Noble Grand G. Greenup, Vice Grand W. W. Livingston, Recording Secretary O. B. F. Briscoe, Financial Secretary Charles Vane, Treasurer T. Long, Warden W. A. Dy man, Conductor J. H. Schuetz, Chaplain J. Long, and other line and overseeing posts plus Finance Committee P. C. Elsey C. F. Jarvis and W. H. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Lodge No
Noble Grand
G. Greenup
W. W. Livingston
O. B F. Briscoe
Charles Vane
D. KB
Ituk
Ros
LL. Raymond
Fred Glass
V. G—F. FE
Orebaugh
Swartout
George Miller
Cguar
d—Dp
A. West
P. C. Elsey
C. F. Jarvis
W. H. Miller
Entertainment Given In Remodelled School
John Steiner did not attend the Newtown school entertainment Friday night due to the almost impassable reads. Ruth Peters directed the program as country residents enjoyed acts by the Peerless quartet from Quincey and songs under L. Tari D. W. Wells and J. Bo Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steiner
Newtown
Ruth Peters
Quincey
L. Tari
D. W. Wells
J. Bo Cook
Heroom
Shelbina Edges Palmyra In Narrow Win
Shelbina defeats Palmyra in a tight contest as the second half turns the tide. Adams of the Oniney OY team officiated as Palmyra players Kelley Mirayco Hirons Seineider and others contributed scoring and defense amid a close finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satoiy Ean
Sibel
Caimy
Adams
Oniney OY
Famyra Stuhiman MW
Kelley Rf
Mirayco
Hirons
Todd If
Thretkheid Rf
Hilberten Iy
Perry Ry
Ftthe Bue
Emperor of Sahera Buried Amid Sparse Turnout
Jacmies Lehandy, titleholder of the Empire of Sahera, recently shot by his wife, was buried here Friday with fewer than twenty mourners present and no formal ceremony. In Hempstead a coroner’s inquest proceeded to determine blame but from early reports no decision was expected until later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westbury
L. 1
Fear General Strike To Avenge Two Deaths
Reported unrest in Berlin as Spartacist leaders Karl Liebknecht and Rosa Luxemburg are cited. Calls for a general strike circulate amid political tension and uncertainty about elections. A Minnesota update notes a prohibition amendment advancing and a French inventor claims an electric clock that runs on a healthy battery.
Sharper Fails To Make Good In Quincy
Charles Harris a forger known for old time crime left town after a failed scheme in Quincy. A girl cashed a $19.90 check at McIntyre grocery and the bank declared it worthless. Harris also tried to extort money from other merchants. Police hunted him Friday but he likely departed on an afternoon train. Harris is described as tall and slender, wearing a soft crushed hat, black overcoat and a black plush vest with red figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harris
Mctintyre
Sixth
Vine Streets
McIntyre
Clarris
Harris
Quincy College Defeats Gem City Business College in Fast Game
Quincy College regulars defeated Gem City Business College 20 to 15 in the college gym. The rough fast contest featured Sandon and Whalen leading with multiple field goals for Quincy while Weltman Hecox and Buckingham scored for Gem City. Four goals by Sandon and Whalen helped secure the win as the Hearts team next faces Barry High tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy College
Gem City Business College
Ouiney College
College Gem City Sandon
Tf Rz
Taber Whalen
Rf Lg
Carlton Henen
Buckingham Kiasner
Rg St. Huox Powoh
Wetmer Sandon
Whale
Geers And Moriarty Petitions Are Out
Petitions for the Democratic alderman nomination from the 3rd ward were filed today. John H Geers filed his own petition and Larry Costigan secured the Moriarty petition, though Moriarty said he knew nothing about it and would decide later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Geers
J. J. M. Youn
Duke Sehreer Pridas
Geers
Larry Costigan
Moriarty
Anerino Will Bequeaths Estate to Widow in Probate
Antonio Anerino by his will filed for probate in county court Friday afternoon bequeaths all property to his wife including the home at 1224 Hampshire street with the exception of the auto truck horse wagon and harness which go to his decedent mother Mrs Palma Anerino. The will dated October 13 1915. Charles Lamb's will leaves his wife Ciclary per the filing for probate Friday the will drawn December 10 1Wds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio Anerino
Hampshire Street
Palma Anerino
Charles Lamb
Tax figures show 622 458 in proposed city taxes
County clerk reports taxes to be collected total 622 458 for Quincy city for the year SA22455, noting reductions due to land value changes and associated bond charge details, with a Monday start for collection and a Friday public announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pogagres Sith
Quincy
Tofas Cohan Easurer Hennervy Wenning
Col J B Stauffer Opens Office In Quincy
Col J B Stauffer of Griggsville will open an office in Quincy in mid February. A skilled auctioneer he has led many farm sales in the territory and recently studied at an auctioneers school in Kansas City. He plans to specialize in Poland China hogs and Poll Angus cattle auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Stauffer
Griggsville
Wil
Quincey
Col. Strauffer
Kansas City
Undertaking Partnership Formed In Des Moines
E C White of Des Moines and JD W Shumper form Mumper White Undertaking Parlors. White, long with L Harbach's Sons, will supervise undertaking at Camp Dodge. Mrs BE C White joins as assistant, in charge of women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EC. White
Des Moines
Towa
JD. W. Shumper
Mumper & White Undertaking Parlors
Mo. White
L. Harbach’s
Camp Dodge
Town
BE. CO. White
Finn
Colds Cause Headaches and Pains Relief Product
A brief note notes feverish headaches and body pains from a cold relieved by taking LAXATIVE HEROMO QUI NINE Tablets. It mentions a single Bromo Quinine product with E F GROVE'S signature on the box and the number 306.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Grove
Red Cross Aids Doughboy Kinney In Quincy Rescue
John G. Kinney, a gassed World War veteran, found relief in Quincy when the Red Cross canteen team, led by Rome Bockenhoff, aided his search for friends and a stable path home. The organization provided meals, shelter, and transport options, with Kinney eventually boarding a train to St. Louis where relatives were believed to reside.
Deaths and Funerals of Mrs Jennie Evans in Colo
Mrs Jennie L D Evans former resident of Quincy and Barry died Friday evening at 6 oclock in Trinidad Colorado telegram says the body will likely be brought to Quincy for burial She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Wilson Foster 124 North Third Street She was about 38 and survived by husband and son Rusell plus sisters Mrs Dora Stein Mrs Grace Flieberloin and Mrs Marie Belling aunt Emmett Foster and sister-in-law Mrs Arthur Poster and others in Quincy area The husband is from Barry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie L. D. Evans
Quincey and
Barry
Trinidad
Colo
Quincy
Wilson Foster
North Third Street
Ruszell
Barty
Oumey
Dora Stein
Grace Fleberloin
Emmett Foster
Arthur Poster
Marie Belling
Mrs. Nora Gille Dies in Peoria After Illness
Nora Gille, longtime millinery businesswoman born in Quincy, dies at her Peoria home after years of illness. She leaves nephews Ed and George Gille and niece Mrs Will Best. Body to be sent to Quincy for burial. funeral Monday at 2:30 PM at August F. Stoermer chapel. Burial in Woodland Cemetery. Funeral motor procession planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Gille
Feoria
Gille
Quincey
Thirteenth
Vermont Streets
Princeville
Peoria
George Gille
Will Best
Funeral Services for Eva Turner Held at Freiburg Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Eva Turner were held Friday afternoon at 2 30 oclock from the Freiburg chapel with Rev F A McCarty officiating Burial followed in Graceland cemetery Bearers listed as Anthony Heuer H W Ellis William Frazer William Iltner Walter Schiling and William Muecker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Turner
Freiburg Chapel
F. A. McCarty
Graceland Cemetery
Anthony Heuer
H. W. Ellis
Willam Frazer
William Iltner
Walter Schiling
William Muecker
Mary Bartlett Funeral Services Held in Burlington
Miss Mary Bartlett died Wednesday in Burlington, Fa. Funeral services were held Friday at Woodland cemetery conducted by Rev. R. H. Hartley. She was 70 years old, daughter of the late Samuel Bartlett, and lived at 725 Broadway. She had moved to Burlington about 24 years ago to live with her sister Mrs Eliza West, who died a year earlier. Survived by her brother Pohlin and sister Mrs Lucy Wood of Arlington, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bartlett
Burlington
Woodland Cemetery
R. H. Hartley
Miss Bartlett
Samuel Bartlett
Houme
Ouiney
Broadway
Miss Sarnett
Burlingtom
Eliza West
Pohlin
Lucy Wood
Arlington
Mass
Wartime Inquiries And Army Divisions Update
Inquiries to the Whig by telephone will be printed next morning. Notes list infantry units in various divisions and occupation forces. The 90th and 89th divisions withdrawn from the Army of Occupation, the 45th field artillery still part of the 94th division. Saloons in Quincy closed for license period. several reopened under new management. Argentine cheese exports rose sharply since the war began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooperstown
Army of Occupation
Washington
RS. OK
Pushnell
Quincy
Utsas Loony
Wanted Ad From Old Times For Waitress And Barber
Classified notice offering a position for a waiter or waitress at Manifesto Cafe at 21 Broom Street and a barber needed at 1704 Broadway. A temporary sale advertises a food broom for thirty four cents in Reliance Tea Co window at 21 Wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reliance Tea Co
Barber
Broadway
Inspectors Review Gas and Electric Meters in Quincy
Fletcher and Matthews of the state public utilities commission stay in Quincy until Monday to hear the petition from a local car company seeking a 7 cent fare increase. Two inspectors will present evidence from personal observations and meters inspected at the car company’s Twentyeth Street barn. Report says gas and electric rates have been overcharged in most cited cases and patrons may be reimbursed or face action. meters tested over three days indicate improper operation and overcharging. The chief counsel from Detroit arrived but gave no stated purpose. inspectors will report findings immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher and Matthews
State Public Utilities Commission
Twentieth Street
Quincy
John A. Thompson
Detroit
Commission
Indoor Track Meet At G C Boys Fun Fest
The G C B C Y M C A hosted an indoor track meet and stag party with games such as paper bag hazing, marshmallow eating, a banana contest, relay races, shot put, and cracker races. Four college groups competed while Ralph Snyder led groups. a sinefest opened the evening and a buffet lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.C. B.C
Paul Revere
Dolitte Institute
Dunmore College
Hardnax University
Wiserous University
Mystery In Absence Of G B C Girl
Disappearance of Miss Naomi Kendall from Morrill Kansas puzzling. Friends report she planned to visit Oklahoma before Quincy, with parents fearing for her safety as letters from them go unanswered. College records show no trace of her at 23 Broadway lodging, sparking anxious local concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Naom
Kendall
Morrill
Kas
Gem City Business College
Miss Kendall
Oklahoma
Quincy
D. L. Musselman
No Compromises Made With The Plaintiffs
City finance committee failed to reach agreement with Mia Hipp and Charles Nichols who sue for damages. Hipp won $500 for injuries from a fall at Tenth and Kentucky streets. Nichols seeks $158 for auto damage after a street incident on Mast Broadway. A new meeting is needed or Nichols will proceed. Hippense may appeal. The panel also approved lowering payment for John Mehaffey for city roller use on Twenty fourth street from $150 to $40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finance Committee of Council
Mia
Lillian Hipp
Charles Nichols
Nichols
John Mehaffey
Twenty-fourth Street
Bowling Totals and High Scores from Meet
The record shows totals 729 727 783 and 2209 with high individual score by Meters at 189 and high average by Peters at 174. Next game scheduled against I M UL and Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
I M. UL. Va
Concordia
Adams County Hogs Face New Disease in Farm Herds
A hog disease named hemorrhadic septademia similar to cholera is spreading in Adams County. Dr M J Huggins and Farmer Rusk identified cases on farms near Paloma, including Henry Moellering and Charles L Lawless and Frank Wilson. The illness lowers weight but is not as fatal as cholera, with no sure cure yet. a serum treatment shows about 60 percent cure after infection.
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Adams County
M. J. Huggins
Rusk
Henry Moellering
Charles L. Lawless
Frank Wilson
Paloma
Huggins
Burglary at Quincys Pulse Golden Store Reported
Thieves burglarized Quincys Pulse Golden Store Thursday night stealing several hundred dollars in clothing and shoes. No clue has been found. The thieves used an automobile to enter and exit the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden
Hogsett & Bennett General Merchandise Dealers
James Simmons
Births in North Tenth and State Streets families
Birth notices report a daughter born Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tarvey of North Tenth Street, their third child. a daughter born Friday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mercher of 805 State Street. and a son born Thursday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seimlich of Sixteenth and Monroe Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tarvey
North Tenth Street
Andrew Mercher
State Street
Fred Seimlich
Sixteenth
Monroe Streets
Piles Cured Fast with PAZO OINTMENT Promise
Druggists refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protruding piles. Stops irritation soothes and heals. Restful sleep after first application. Price 60 cents.
Dairymen Schedule County Dairy Campaign Meetings
Adams county dairymen prepare for a county dairy campaign under the Farm Bureau. Lectures and demonstrations with high bred cows will run Jan 28 to Jan 30 across multiple sites led by J P Mason and R E Caldwell with E W Clark of the University of Illinois speaking Jan 29 in Lima. The effort promotes pure bred stock and dairy book keeping to reduce hoarders and improve herd foundations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Adams County Farm Bureau
Lima
Rusk
Minois
E. W. Clark
University of Linois
Chamber of Commerce
Clark
Wilber Coe
Melrose Township
Kelly Alexander
Golden
FE. P. Poling
Loraine
J.P. Mason
Elgin
Minors Dairy Association
R. E. Caldwell
FE. M. Clark
Adims
Antael
Mixaperts
Jersey
Guernsey
Casper
Lawrence Mast
Marion County
Express Rate Raise Of McAdoo Rejected
Ohio Public Utilities Commission rejects W G McAdoo federal rate rise for Ohio operations citing failure to file rate schedules 20 days before effective date. The commission did not consider the position of the rates. Action approved in December sent to effect January 1. Receipt noted January 15. Wisconsin ratifies amendment amid political debate about taxes and probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
W. G. McAdoo
Ohio
Obie
Obie Commisson
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Matas
David Martin
Front Street
Nashville, Tenn
North Side
Gem City Lodge of Odd Fellows
Shelbina
Palmyra
Fear
General Strike
Berlin
Jor
Karl Liebknecht
Poa Descanbourg
Spartacia
Copenhagen
Minnesota
House
Anerino
Col
E. C. White
Mumper
RED Cross
John G. Kinney
France
Kinney
Keokuk
Whalen
Rome Bockenhoff
The
Coa
167Th Infantry
Chateauville
Prance
War Department
Manifestle Cafe
G. C
Tahor Temple
All Assembly
Concordia Teaim
Keates
Lite Wanes
T. Ay
TuPtt Soo
Ud Tandwohr
Travera
Volbracht
Tleener
Meyer
Stormer
Mann Telephone Company
Camp Point
Bushnell
Ursa
Trova
Macomb
Mendon
Dunn
Arthur Duums
Drummy
County
Springfield
Canton
Sam Gabel
Up River City
All Stars
Electric Wheel Nine
Y. Gym
John R. Wellman
Rose Lesxauer
Otis Fire Brigade
Onis Fire
Duneede Ain Eagles Hall
Pniday
Brisiiesseston
Duneheon
Rey Pryor
Carl Uyland
Ed Rengstorff
John Walters
Central Union Telephone Company
Rock Island
McAdoo
Wisconsin
Matiison
Was
Jan
Bellans
Toy Ayalersioon
Cn Ff
Ralaab Aos Ae
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
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