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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
4
A Whig investigator reports a severe shortage of small modern flats and three to five room homes in Quincy, with rents around 15 to 25 dollars. Builders show interest but few units exist, forcing workers and students to live elsewhere and leaving families out of the city’s economic life.
Fragmentary text describes printed papers and a reference to a wise phrase. Several garbled names appear without clear context or dates. No definite event, person, or organization can be confirmed from the readable material.
A Philadelphia fire crew battled mud after their heavy motor truck bogged down before Blessings hospital on Spring street. The flue fire at Mrs. John McDivitt's home was extinguished, but the engine sank to its hubs and required hours of labor to free, delaying the return from No 2 engine house.
A. L. Bowen of the State Charities commission commends the Illinois Soldiers' Home of Quincy and its Superintendent John E. Andrew. He notes a good health record and reports per capita costs of 156.77 versus 291.26 at 31 other homes. About 1,500 residents with fewer than 300 in hospital and 12 bed-bound. Local officials and transit workers receive praise for courtesy to the veterans.
Reports from the pumping station at midnight Wednesday indicate a slow water rise in Quincy with a tenth of a foot increase. Other river cities such as Rock Island Davenport and many along the river report damage from high water while Peoria and Havana report heavy damages on the Illinois-Miners. Quincy shows only a slightly higher stage so far.
Harry F. Hofer advance man for the Worthman Carnival company arrived in the city for a two week visit with his mother before rejoining the south west tour. He came from Houston Texas and reports strong business for the carnival all winter.
Funeral services for William Garret were held after a Soldiers Theme hospital gathering and were conducted by City lodge of Odd Fellows at Plane Cemetery. Roby Kohler, a prominent Macon County lawyer who helped shape the decade era, died in Decatur after years in Quincy and Salem and left Roby named in his honor.
Mrs Henry Gnuse died at 3 14 this morning at the family home on Vermont street after more than a year of illness. Cause of death was ossification of the spinal column. She was born near Herford Germany December 22 18 9. The Gnuse family came to America then to Quincy where her parents spent their remaining years. She leaves a husband a son a brother Peter Tarerbsaun and sisters Mrs Bringer and Mrs Saving of Thamboit Woass.
A garbled copy describes a January 27 proceeding involving John Strosnider and references to the state's attorney and a prisoner. The text mentions an attorney, a prosecutor's plan, a train, and a remark about drinking, but specific facts are obscured.
Plans by C P Salyer W T Duker Co W A Jackson Sterns A E Inglesh and Milton Hess to form an Ad Club in Quincy join a trend across cities. Local clubs affiliate with Associated Advertising Clubs of the World and aim to protect merchants from dishonest schemes while teaching effective advertising.
Th Mo Seymour, a well known Adams county farmer, says roads are in the worst possible condition and cannot deteriorate further. He adds any change would be for the better if the weather permits. Seymour, father of Charles Seymour who died in a recent baseball game, is funding the Pavsu boul building set for completion next spring.
Thirty tables were needed to host a Moose Lodge whist and dance event in the club rooms. Prizes went to women and men with awards including purses, table covers, parasols, and military brushes. Refreshments followed the games and dancing, with another event planned for February 23.
Mrs Mo Alexander read a paper on the foreign missions of Incha at a missionary department meeting of the Woman's Aid of the Congregational church held at Mrs ER Bastert's home 850 Jersey Street Wednesday afternoon. Rev Besterick gave a short talk before refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for February 10.
Executive committee outlines preparation for a Methodist event with federation involvement in the near future. No exact date set.
Dr M A Brothers declares he will start life anew after two years of probation and separation imposed by Agnes Sahland's father. He plans to move to Chandlerville, Illinois, to work out his salvation while awaiting his wife’s 18th birthday and potential reunion. He cites repentance and enduring love for Agnes Sahland amid public scrutiny.
Mr Gorman junior high general science teacher spoke on science with illustrations at the weekly Camp Fire club gathering of WY MA in the boys department. About 20 boys attended and enjoyed the task given and all outside boys are invited to future meetings. Rebekah Washington birthday party planned by Irma Rebekah lodge No 208 for February 17 at I O O F hall Hampshire Street with dancing and music.
M. W. A. Team practices at Gem City lodge No. 219 in the Eagles hall Maine street as they plan the class adoption set for Friday night February 4. About 50 members are expected to be adopted with out of town speakers Mr. Gilroy of Rock Island and Mrs. Burns of Chicago slated to speak.
The Board of Elders of St. John's Lutheran Church will meet in the school hall Thursday evening for a regular session. Financial arrangements for the year will be made along with other routine business.
A man pledges to respect Sahland's home and family life and vows to abstain from alcohol after his probation ends. He claims his father J L Brothers loves him and expects to prove he can work as a man. He cites overdraft checks and other affairs as past troubles in Golden.
Mrs Anna Tutth and Miss Edith Winters led the installation of Alpha Chapter No 109 officers of the Order of Easter Star at Payson Tuesday night. A large crowd attended and a social hour followed. Also noted, Mr and Mrs E Magill and their daughter will move to Texas next week as Mr Magill recovers in hospital.
Canton Missouri attorney U Ht Howard assists the Boudreau and Wurley firm defending Iver Wood who is charged with discharging a revolver at Elmer Carnaga in the Lo Taine vicinity.
George Clerheim of Jacksonville arrived in Quincy one day late to prevent Muss Anna Donegan and Harrison Stumb from marrying. He claimed the bride was underage and his mother Jennie Clerheim had raised the girl, but the ceremony had already taken place and no action was possible.
Rain and milder spell give way to snow in many areas as a cold front moves in. Strong southwest winds shift to fresh north and northwest, with unsettled conditions spreading from the west to the east. Friday looks fairer but still chilly in the east.
A thirteenth annual Police Relief Association dance at Turner Hall drew an estimated 2500 attendees, filling the hall and bringing nearly every city official under one roof. The event ran late with 20 numbers on the program, Encores, and orderly crowds as the O Parrell orchestra played into the early hours. Committees chaired by George Koch Henry Meise and J Schepers organized a night of municipal fellowship and celebration.
Sunday school teachers of St John’s Lutheran church will hold a regular session in the school hall Friday evening.
The funeral for the late Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Wheeler is at 2 30 this afternoon at the family residence 2814 Hampshire Street. Friends are invited to attend and burial will follow at Burton Cemetery.
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