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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1918
Page
12
Retail businesses and schools in Quincy suspend Monday operations to conserve coal under a national appeal. Many shops will close or run minimal hours, while essential drug departments and some services stay open. churches and public spaces offer limited heating as officials coordinate distribution to homes and institutions.
The column jokes about the changing times and living costs describing a man who built a home on the average wage. It mentions a Monday marriage rumor and a Tuesday hunting accident, noting such events would be unlikely in a century.
Miss Molly McGuire aged about 65 died Saturday at 5 30 pm after arrival at St Marys hospital cause apoplexy. She lived with Mrs Elizabeth Stueckle on 113 South Seventh and was a regular at St Peters. Survived by brother James McGuire Pasadena CA and sister Mrs Frances Dewer Los Angeles CA. no near relatives in Quincy.
Practically all cigar dealers in Quincy signed a petition Saturday night agreeing to close their shops tomorrow and every Monday until March 25 or until the government lifts the coal conservation order. A few dealers were not seen, but those visited by Al Orschel signed readily, preferring to close rather than remain open and risk cooling customers.
Frank Teokine former manager of the Newcomb hotel has taken over the Illinois cafe on Hampshire between Fifth and Sixth streets. The restaurant will be renamed the American restaurant with improvements in service. Jenkins plans seafood direct from coast markets and a high class menu. He returns after a three month rest in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Statist ics note Fredericka estate receipts 2095 30 disbursements reported Amelia D Crow estate receipts 6832 20 disbursements reported Inventory Alice Jones estate real estate 400 chattels 2500 cash 35 City Ambulance Calls Leona Aston moved from 711 Jersey street to St Marys hospital Births Mr and Mrs Albert Eisenberg Kent s Corner a boy Mr and Mrs Harry Little 61643 North Tenth street a boy Mr and Mrs Floyd Plow man 1508 Sixth Avenue North a girl Helen Martin 1001 Spring street a boy A man cant have his cake and eat it too especially on his first trip across the pond.
Edward L. Orr former Prohibitionist now Democrat filed petitions for the Second ward race joining William Smith the incumbent Edward Smith the circuit court probation officer and J E Harwood local saloonkeeper. Petitions may be filed Jan 28 to Feb 6 at 9 am with ballot order by filing time. Mrs James Riggs is the only woman candidate to date and women groups plan to support worthy candidates district wide.
BS Shrapnell and Edward Cowden enlistee in the United States guards at the local station. George M. Thompson joins the engineers. Officers training in Hamilton today include J. E. Caldwell and Elmo Johnson from Quincy. Major Irwin announces Thursday night meetings to save fuel at the armory. Company E and the corps will drill then. Joseph A. Vogel returns from Camp Logan on a 15 day furlough. Chester Agnew travels from Oklahoma City. Albert Webb, in Camp Dodge, visits Quincy on furlough. promoted to sergeant and notes duty.
Sydney J. Roy secretary of the Mississippi Valley Waterways association tours Hannibal and arranges mass mailings urging newspapers firms and citizens to press Congress and the Senate to back proposed legislation granting the President power to buy build barges operate inland waterway transportation facilities and pass the bill
George F. E. Shelby, colored, was arrested Saturday night by Detectives Henry Meise and Pat Piercy on a charge of pilfering. Shelby is said to have stolen a watch from a guest at the Cissna hotel and pawned the property at a second hand store. The colored defendant said he bought the time piece from a white man, but was unable to give his name.
The Mendon Dispatch quotes accusations against B A Spalding as unfounded gossip after a Quincy visit. It notes he stayed in Quincy and denies leaving his family with no money, while describing the tale as untrue. Edward P Smith runs for alderman with a petition, and incumbent W H Smith seeks reelection, both resisting removal of the Smiths from the council.
A 10,000 pound traction engine was safely hauled across the Mississippi near Hinds shore by Miller Sand Co. The ice eight miles up the stream supported the weight without a crack, allowing the engine to reach Long Island to saw wood. The crossing, the first known for such a vehicle, involved careful thickness checks and slow progression.
The prosecution will not press for an immediate trial of Dr. George Burch charged with performing a criminal operation on a non minor. The January circuit court grand jury meets Monday and will study the case Tuesday, aiming to finish by midweek. The petit jury reports a week later, helped by pleas entered in county court and a lighter criminal docket.
At a regular Gem City lodge I O F meeting Elmer Daver resigned as noble grand elect due to post office night duty Dr F B Van Nuys was elected noble grand and installed A series of open meetings will invite non members Daughters of Rebekah lodge planned debates with the Gem City lodge Library to open all day Monday with reading rooms Reference rooms open and unaffected by coal market T C Nichols hosted a turkey dinner for sales force and garage staff an annual event with plans for next year discussed
The Fuel Administration committee aims to distribute coal for domestic use to those in need. Do not seek coal from dealers if you are already supplied. apply first to your dealer, then contact 2200 at the Chamber of Commerce building if you cannot obtain coal elsewhere. The office operates without pay and may stop if requests are abused.
Twenty cars of coal are expected to reach Quincy on the Burlington today easing an acute coal shortage that has closed plants and limited heat. L B Boswell of the Quincy Freight bureau coordinated efforts after learning ten cars were held in Bushnell yards and notified Burlington officials to expedite deliveries.
Mayor John A. Thompson plans to receive donations to buy a phonograph and records for the Quincy national guard and conscripts at Camp Logan Houston Texas. He aims to complete the fund by late next week so the gift can be sent.
City council meeting next Monday night expected short with few petitions reports and resolutions in the hands of City Clerk Duke Schroer. No major business on the agenda as the Walton Heights water service question has been disposed of.
The Whig announces a civil service examination for Camp Point postmaster due to the death of Postmaster Vollbracht. Vollbracht is alive and well. Lieut. Merle Lummis is misidentified as the son of Elmer Lummis and is instead the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Lummis.
Local post office urges readers to place stamps correctly under the new three cent law. Many letters show a two cent stamp with a one cent stamp above it, causing hand stamping and delays. Officials request horizontal placement starting at the upper right corner to ensure automatic cancellations.
Quincy Street Railway reports, due to encuth fuel shortages, it will run cars on electrical power from the Keokuk Dam. Regular schedule cannot be maintained until coal arrives. Public urged to consider continued service despite reduced reliability.
Miss Laura Carson of 401 Elm Street received a telegram Friday night stating her brother John Carson died in Chicago Thursday. He was 53, son of the late Samuel Carson, and his death cause is unknown. The remains arrived Saturday night and the funeral is set for 3 PM at Daugherty's undertaking parlors with private burial and no flowers.
Funeral services for Mrs Ielen Luegering were held Saturday morning at 8 from St Vincent Home and 8 30 from St John’s Catholic church with a solemn requiem mass. Father Joseph Postner officiated, with Deacon Father Joseph Reis and Sub deacon Father Zehnile O F M. Pallbearers included Clem and Theodore Frye, Clem and Frank Luegering, George Reinert, and John Wensing. Burial followed at St Boniface cemetery.
Mrs Lizzie Kreitzmann daughter of the late Katherine Weis died Friday at her home near Ta Her husband seven children three sisters and two brothers survive Sisters Mrs Gehm Mrs Ryniker of this city Mrs J Bauer of St Louis Brothers Martin Weis of Quincey and William Weis of Milton were at the bedside at death The obituary notes her long family ties and survivors.
The funeral for Mrs. Alice Coard will take place at 2 PM Monday from the family residence 671 Payson avenue with burial in Graceland cemetery. Friends are invited to attend the services.
The funeral for Harry Potts who died Friday near LaGrange Missouri will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o clock from 2001 Spring Street. Burial will follow in Greenmount Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.
Weather bureau predictions for the week ahead indicate snow in the Great Lakes region on Sunday and Monday with generally fair conditions Monday in the upper lake area, followed by more snow midweek and end with fair weather. The Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys expect snow Sunday, then fair weather until Thursday when more snow is indicated, with colder temperatures persisting for several days.
The Maroon basketball team and the Quincy college five will hold a practice game this afternoon with no admission charged. Bert Heidbreder, manager of the Maroons, intends to schedule games with Peoria and Springfield teams, though dates remain unsettled.
Saloonkeepers, members of the Retail Liquor Dealers Protective Association, will close or limit hours tomorrow to conserve fuel under government orders through March 25. About 150 dealers will comply, with some keeping doors closed or serving in cold rooms, hoping every saloon in Norimemberg follows the order until lifted.
Warning issued to Inner bay skaters to avoid ice where work has recently cut. Hutmacher Co stretched rope to keep skaters away from danger as officials fear drownings if warning is ignored. Ice near cuts looks safe but is too thin to bear a person’s weight. Companies have secured most ice for season. quality praised.
Rev T M Rudy former First Christian church Quin cy pastor reports strong demand for Our Nation's Peril with first edition nearly exhausted. He recently returned from Kansas City to boost sales and attend to engagements. The book is available at White and Taylor book stores.
The Quincy exemption board on Saturday sent William Hayner and George L. Schanz to Camp Dodge in Des Moines Iowa. They, with Charles Gauch who was sent to Fort Leavenworth to join the signal corps this week, have been waiting their call into service. It was at their own request they were sent.
Only half ton will be sold per person at 2.10 dollars. A half car load of Missouri ship coal arrived in Quincy Saturday night and is stored behind the gas company plant at Ninth and Jersey streets, available for purchase. Revo Lyman L Greenman announced the plan. Miller Transfer Co will operate all day to haul coal.
Modern Woodmen camp Gem City Cap No 219 will skip the usual installation of officers on Monday night January 2b due to government order. A special meeting will be held at the hall on Friday January 25 to transact general business. Signed J T Gaines Consul AJ A Semon Clerk.
Hlinvis reports generally fair conditions with continued cold for Sunday and Monday. Missouri forecast calls for fair Sunday and Monday with partly cloudy skies, unsettled conditions possible in the west, and persistent cold for several days.
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