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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1918
Page
5
The new Dewey school will officially open Thursday February 7 with a home ceremony and Parent Teacher Association activities. About 200 pupils reported for roll call on Tuesday as work continues in the new building replacing the old structure demolished two years ago.
An old advertisement claims St Jacob's Oil cures rheumatism and rheumatic pain instantly by rubbing into joints and muscles. It promises non burning relief for sciatic pains, neuralgia, lumbago, back ache, sprains and more, urging readers to try a trial bottle from drug stores.
The Dewey school at 2000 Cherry Street in Walton Heights is a two story building with variegated brick. A large annex for gymnasium, manual training and domestic science nearly makes it three stories and expands the facility. Costing about $4000, the 120 by dimensions include modern conveniences, and architects deem it among the state's best buildings.
Sugar distributors in Quincy received a United States Food Administration notice authorizing a separate delivery charge. The allowance requires keeping delivery costs distinct from sugar pricing, preventing losses while ensuring maximum price limits are shown. Dealers may add delivery to cover costs but must avoid net losses and adhere to the stated pricing rules.
Marietta J. Roberts estate receipts 53100 elements came. Elva Vivier estate receipts 20L47 disbursements same. Inventory Joseph Williams estate notes and accounts 550.63. Carmine Sehseferdecker appointed executrix of Frederick Schieferdecker estate 500.
Elmer Henry Stratman 19 of Urea weds Mies Ruth Wille 19 of Urea. James Henry Elliott 22 of Center Mo weds Mo Roue Mie Leake 20 of Center Mo.
Washington January 30 The flood of requests for troops to guard shipyards and war plants has grown so large that to avoid confusion and excess forces Secretary Baker has tasked General McLero with passing on all such requests. Training schedules have slowed veteran units and the military bureau faces a surge of applications for guard duties amid the threat of attacks.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Bern that Romanian Premier J C Bratiano has stepped down. He will be succeeded by J Foroza Avereso, former war minister and recent commander of Romanian forces in Dobrudja.
Mrs Sarah Barbour aged 76 dies Tuesday morning at her daughter's home in Ged from heart trouble after two weeks of illness. Born July 1 1849 in Schuyler County she married Dr T Barbour. two years after marriage the couple farmed then moved to Quinter and later Quincy. She was active in Christian church work and the Ladies Aid. Survived by son Willem Barbour of Piedmont California two daughters Mrs George Stahl and Mrs Harry H Charles five grandchildren one great grandchild three brothers in Camp Point and Columbus. Funeral arrangements to be announced. John Heidemann obituary notes he died Tuesday morning at Tos suck St Marys hospital of tuberculosis. He was born in Quinew two years ago and was a candy maker employed by Akroort. Survives by three sisters and one brother. He was a member of St Reeve Lima church.
Mrs Anna Harwood of 115 M Street Revived word Tuesday morning of her sister Mrs EJ Green of Galesburg. Mrs Harwood underwent a severe operation in a Galesburg hospital Friday. Mrs Green has been confined to her home with illness for a week and is not much improved.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace J. Blunk died at age four months Monday morning at their home one mile south of Ursa. His body will be brought to Quincy for burial today.
The remains of Frank Westerman who died suddenly in Canton Missouri were brought to Quincy for funeral services at Freiburg's chapel Tuesday at 10 o'clock. Rev F A McCarty of the Vermont Street M E church officiated. Interment was in Greenmount cemetery. He left a wide circle of friends in Quincy and his widow Mrs Amelia Westerman was visiting at the time of his death.
Frederick Gehm funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from his residence on Kentucky Street with Rev. T. J. Leemihuis of Salem Evangelical Church officiating. Many friends attended and floral offerings were beautiful. Burial in Woodland cemetery was private. Bearers were Arnold Bertschinger, Lewis Orr, Louis Abbett, Adam Weisenberger, Louis Fuelbier and Arthur Metlor.
The funeral for Miss Sophia Siek will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM from her residence on TME Washington Street and at 2:30 PM at Salem Evangelical Church. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend at the church and cemetery.
The old iron hoop near the South Westville ONio station, used for years as a fire alarm, has been removed after the local fire company installed a bell to signal emergencies.
Italian retreat continues as Second Army sections become cut off and prisoners taken. Bersaglieri and other units show extraordinary courage, turning rout into fighting retreats despite lack of supplies while defending positions and reforming lines. Countless gallant escapes and stubborn counterattacks are described.
The piece recounts a week of frantic retreat as Italian troops fled knee deep mud under rain while some units held firm. It notes British French aid, Italian courage, and the later reestablishment of order under General Diaz, with executions for treason and a shift from Cadorna to Diaz. The Italian forces faced Austro German pressure on Asiago and Piave as snow began to fall.
The Samuel Haskins estate sale in Pittsfield totaled 914,425 as multiple parcels changed hands under a court decree. Purchases included 160 acres by Ardela McPaddin for 22600, 160 acres by Willon Vicoks for 10009, and other parcels from 23 to 60 acres, with buyers including Wallace Haskins, Dr. George Goodin, and J. He. Hubbard. Also noted: Prof. Herman P. Hooper announced a bid for county superintendent of schools.
A satirical verse channels Kaiser Wilhelm pleading with God to help him outwit Edison and gain submarines to win war. It mocks German rulers and American industrial power, hinting at a looming submarine arms crisis and delayed war plans.
Empire promotes a lively musical comedy likely to outshine somber fare, with an engaging plot and lavish staging. Mr. Murasco has secured a talented cast and augmented orchestra delivering tuneful numbers and charming orchestration for a bright, entertaining show. Also notes Bulgaria’s 150 years of carpet weaving and its quality progress in design and finish.
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