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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1919
Page
3
Judge Albert Akers married Mrs Adeline Wallace in a private ceremony at his office with only family and close friends present. County Judge Fred G Wolfe officiated. the couple will reside at the Akers home in Clayton after the wedding.
Truman Pierson secretary of the Chamber of Commerce spoke at yesterday morning's assembly about a live wire organization tackling city needs. He highlighted train service gains, called for a new high school, invited students to visit the chamber, and urged them to engage in local work. Principal Wellemeyer announced a Fathers meeting for February 28, a seniors' sandwich sale, and debate tryouts next week. Honor roll named seniors Cecil Templemen Alma Drescher John Lachess Arlington Gaines Virginia Brockman, juniors Dorothy Dunlap Marguerite Gabriel Florence Hughes Paul Binkert Ralph Mcallister, sophomores H A Arning Helene Disseler James Van Doorn Letha Edwards Annalydia Hall Marion Holm Helen Rottmayer Herbert Schott Jadys Shaw Lloyd Wavering Esther Wichman Susie Wood.
A jumble of local notices mentions Charmel cat fish at Wisherds, legal business trips by Corporation Counsel Charles Bart rett to Springfield, and August F. Schmitt enrolling as a student after discharge. Other items list dental and medical ads, social dances by Knights of Columbus, charity events, and residents traveling or ill.
Ottawa reports that Great Britain will apply its import restrictions to Canadian exports. The dominion cabinet is expected to negotiate reparations to the imperial government to secure preferential licenses for Canadian products.
Kinderhook, Jan 31 William A. Moore received word from the war department that his son Joseph E. Moore died in Belgium of broncho pneumonia He enlisted in Quincy in May 1917 and served in the Fifth Illinois until its disbanding, then joined the National Army and was sent overseas about a year ago This is the second local youth to give his life in the war.
Quincy lauds early interest from Hannibal and Louisiana and plans a six to eight city league along the Wabash. A February 9 charity dance at Ertel's hall will fund uniforms and start up costs. Committee leaders include Tom Lenane F Niemann Joe Heckenkamp A Weggs and Elmer Freese.
Hannibal Missouri January 31 1920 The annual banquet and business meeting of the Hannibal Chamber of Commerce drew 225 attendees at the Y M C A building Reports praise the year s work and city progress George A Mahan presided as toastmaster Directors for three years were elected F T Hodgdon O A Brown D D Mahan J J Bowles C H Trowbridge T G Rendlen Dr W C Bitting spoke on Opportunities of the United States during the Reconstruction Period Earl Briscoe and Thomas Kanaley veterans who spoke about Argonne and the Marne addressed the gathering with interest
The United States Treasury lists war costs through December 31 at about 32.59 billion dollars, including roughly 8 billion lent to allies. After deducting that lending, the net cost to January 1 stands around 14 billion dollars.
Arthur Hageman proprietor of the Saloon at Sixth and Maine denies permitting gambling in his establishment as implied in Thursday morning’s Whig. He notes no craps game occurred Wednesday or any day and other gaming is not allowed. Raymond Vincent, linked to the assault case, also denies gambling there and says he was assaulted in the saloon. Mayor Thompson and Police Chief Melton may revoke the license, citing that a fight was permitted at the saloon.
A midnight blaze in the Odd Fellows building at Camp Point caused major smoke and water damage to J A Dorsey s dry goods and shoes. About 80 percent of the stock is lost, with building and stock values totaling roughly 30,000 dollars. The new fire engine aided efforts to save the structure.
A huge cistern provided a plentiful water supply, but a blaze still spread rapidly before alert crews discovered the full extent of the fire and fought to contain it. The incident interrupted operations and drew responders to the scene.
Salt Lake City January 31 Jack Dempsey says Jess Willard is a big man and a good fighter but adds I think I can whip him, as Willard arrives for potential matchup remarks.
In Salt Lake City for a visit with his aponey the fighter says he can be ready to fight most any time. He adds it is up to his manager to sign articles before he begins training.
Advertisement claims a single day cure for colds using laxative bromo quinine tablets with E W Grove signature on each box priced 30 cents. The copy emphasizes relief from cough and headache and promises cold disappearance.
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