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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1916
Page
5
Hannibal pool players defeated Quincy by 255 to 287 in the Gem City hall crowding the final run of 11 points by Miller of Hannibal against Julion. Individual scores show Campbell 33, Pole 28, Mourher 50, Meecker 37, Jolsen 39, Miller 50, and others with multiple 30s and 50s.
Mike Gibbons of St Paul knocked out Young Ahearn in the first round of their ten round bout Tuesday night. Gibbons delivered a right to the jaw that floored Ahearn, who lay unconscious for minutes before regaining consciousness as spectators carried Gibbons from the ring.
Chicago news confirms John K. Tener, president of the National League, will attend the formal transfer of the Chicago National baseball team from C. P. Taft to new owner Charles H. Weeghman. The announcement came Tuesday via Charles IT. Weeghman in Chicago.
The Unitarian Athletic association and the l ahlat society announce a series of events for the year including dances and socials. Dates listed include January 27, February 14 and 24, March several socials, March WW entertainment, March 30 entertainment, April 18 dance, April 27 public entertainment, May 1 entertainment, May 23 dance, June strawberry festival and June 24 picnic for members and friends. Activities will resume September 10 after summer vacation.
The High School basketball squad travels to Carthage next Friday night and meets Keokuk High School on Saturday night. Both games occur at rival venues. Manager Harold Becetton says the Big Five are in good shape and practicing with strong hope of wins.
Officials have not fixed a date for the Three-I league meeting. A firm announcement is expected within a few days. President Shannon of the local association is awaiting a call daily.
In an enthusiastic Quincy Power Boat Club session at Spring Street, Peter Lange of Hannibal installed officers: Commadore E Wittmer, Vice Commodore W L Evers, Rear Commodore Hauff, Secretary Hormer F Hobson, Treasurer C E Padgett, Fleet Captain Aa Schott, Fleet Chaplain Bishop M Edward Fawcett, Legal Counsel Judge C E Epler. A banquet and social hour followed the business meeting.
The Safety Firsts of St. Pauls Evangelical league won three bowling matches Tuesday evening at South Park garden by narrow margins. Readings show club scores with Safety Firsts tallying frames like 607 612 626 and opponents 647 627, indicating a tight series victory.
Ice harvest drives 500 workers on the upper bay with Nut machin ers L A Pottle and Quincy Ice Dealers at work. About 4 000 tons daily stored in ice houses while Wurmachers add 150 men to finish field marking and fill the B Q ice house. Soldiers Home lake also reports large ice filling crew.
Probation Officer Thomas Nolan asks for bed clothing and house furnishings for a widow with four children aged 10, 5, and 8, recently supplied with rooms in the city. He has found some supplies and asks that any cast-off furniture from Ouinevans be given to the family after the father Charles Nater died weeks ago.
Adams county highways are in better condition than in winter with a solid foundation and smooth surface. Travelers report travel much improved since a recent spell of steady weather and a period of storms, as country residents visited the city.
Tom and Myrtle Hadsell were freed after the grand jury returned a true bill as the key witness against them was sent to the state asylum in Jacksonville. They had been jailed for drugging Irene Peroncy and a statutory charge against Hadsell, but could not be convicted while the witness was insane. The pair had already spent months in county jail awaiting action. Also indicted were Starry Ashton F W Tendrick and J C Reddie on burglary charges, with arraignment to come in circuit court later in the week.
Richfield road changes proposed due to Creek damage. Highway officials seek permission to reroute the highway about a half mile north of its current path, building a new bridge further east at an estimated cost of 3900 dollars. Surveying to start once an assistant county surveyor is named.
Robert Kiefer, a Quincy resident long associated with the Gardner company, is appointed manager of the New York office. He will leave Wednesday to assume duties immediately, succeeding Frank Ferguson who led the New York operation for two years. Kiefer has 37 years of service with Gardner and is prominent in company affairs.
A testimonial from Marvin H. Suister of Berkeley, California praises Sloan's Liniment as the greatest pain killer. He describes neck stiffness from wet feet after a parade, applying the liniment and recovering within hours. Available at druggists for 25 cents in March 1915.
Members of the Golden Rule lodge Order of Rebekahs degree staff have been invited to Ursa lodge on Feb 1 to exemplify degree work. Most likely they will accept due to growing interest. Plans are underway for an unusually important meeting in Lisa with invitations sent to Sedgea across the gateway area.
A reader claims Darncerine clears dandruff and stops hair loss after several applications. The ad describes applying a small amount to the scalp and asserts rapid removal of dandruff and cessation of further hair shedding.
Mrs. R F Buchanan wife of Dr Buchanan of 518 13 Maine Street was seriously injured when she slipped on an icy sidewalk at Fifth and Maine. She sustained a hip fracture though doctors believe the injury less serious than first thought and she will remain homebound for some time.
The Mikado opera by the High echoed seniors raised about $104 in receipts. The committee cannot account for all expenses yet but expects a $55 surplus to be used for a banquet to the Techschacl Football team.
Warm winter coats and suits once priced at 15 to 20 dollars are cut to 2 95 for today and Thursday. Extra specials include full curved Coney prison muff s satin lined and more at Deker Company. The notice mentions store promotions, personnel changes, and public notices with names and places in Quincy.
unsigned letters alleging law violations reached Sheriff John Coens and Circuit Judge Albert Akers on Tuesday but were discarded as unsigned. One letter signed "a taxpayer and a frend to you" failed to persuade the court. Complaints about Sunday saloon openings and other alleged infractions lacked a named complainant. Mrs C Frields and Dean A Pherason from Chadduck Boys' school attend a two day convention at Methodist schools in Hog Sherman Chicago.
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