New Knittel Showcase Factory to Be Reopened by New Quincy Firm
A new Quincy corporation, capitalized at a quarter million dollars, has filed in Springfield to acquire the Knittel Show Case company at 319 339 North Third Street. It plans to manufacture talking machines, cabinets, Aer-sweep vacuums, carpet sweepers, and wooden specialties. The Aer-sweep staff will move to the Knittel plant, boosting payroll to about 150, with over 100 skilled workers retained. The Knittel factory, built in 1904, spans a block on North Third Street, housing 100,000 square feet of floor space and four stores, and will continue producing long-time products and the new line without interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knittel Company
Quincy Businessen
Joseph Knittel Show Case Company
North Third Street
Springfield
Carl Knittel
Showcase Company
Roscoe Townsend
J. H. VandenBoom
Aer-sweep
Aer-sweep Company
Knittel
Fourteenth
Ohio Streets
Ohio Street
United States
Knittel Show Case Company
Mercantile Bank
Quincy
Joseph Knittel
Finn
Officials Opposed To a Parole For Bryant
Homer N. Bryant, 82, convicted of ill treating a small girl near Fifth and Cherry streets, faces a parole bid opposed by Probation Officer Edward Smith Humane Officer John Coens and State's Attorney Adair. Jury verdict delivered Tuesday. parole denial urged by officers. Parole ruling by Judge Akers awaited after Thursday arguments. Petit jurors to meet again today at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer N. Bryant
Fifth and
Cherry Streets
Edward Smith
John Coens
Adair
Bryant
Earl Ray
Charles Cain
Akers
Petit Jurors
War Spirit Wins at Slaty Holler Batin’ Club
Abe Martin notes a peculiar scene at the Slaty Holler Batin Club where a preacher, styled like a corpse with a side part, is said to have sparked a debate. The crowd declared the war spirit vanished faster than the Christmas spirit last night.
New Quincy Grocery Co Building Planned in Town
Enoch R. Chatten city engineer began a preliminary survey of land at Tenth and Jersey for the Quincy Grocery Co future home. J. L. Loebbing announces a three story brick structure of 100 by 110 feet with basement and room for three freight cars, costing 40 000 to 50 000 and ready for fall occupancy. Capitalization to 300 000 from 20 000 to reflect expanded wholesale business. eight salesmen and about 25 employees currently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch R. Chatten
Tenth
Jersey Street
Quincy Grocery Co
J. L. Loebbing
Quincy Grocery Company
Third Street
Hampshire
Frank Altmix
Warfield Grocery Company
Quincy Pulse Luncheon Planned by Motor Club
Members of the Quincy Motor club plan a complimentary luncheon for members and friends in the Chamber of Commerce next Thursday night if rooms can be secured. A large turnout is expected though a previous notice of the meeting was in error and the gathering has been postponed for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Motor Club
Chamber of Commerce
Beatty elected first vice president of Illinois auto association
Springfield dispatches report Thomas M. Beatty has been elected first vice president of the Illinois State Automobile Association. A longtime leader in Quincy automobile circles and in the Quincy Motor Club and Auto Trades Association, locals commend his selection as he attends an automobile meeting in Chicago.
Penick Chosen Drainage District Supervisor
Penick Fabius river drainage district supervisor elected at a board meeting in the Illinois State Bank on Wednesday. He succeeds E B Monroe who resigned due to a crippled condition that limits his activity for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penick
F. J. Penick
Fabius River
Ilinois
E. B. Monroe
Miss Schmidt Leads Adams County Recorder Office In Interim
Loretta Schmidt of Adams County Abstract Company works in the recorder’s office following the death of Deputy Recorder William Schauf. Recorder James Buffington is ill with pneumonia and away from the office. Bud Coyle and Miss Schmidt share duties in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Schmidt
Recorder's
Loretta Schmidt
Adams County Abstract Company
County Recorders Office
William Schauf
James Buffington
Bud Coyle
Humane Officer to Act Over Treated Horse Case
Humane Officer John Coens plans action against owners improper care of horses. He targets a farmer between Hannibal and Fall Creek for letting a sick horse lie three days and nights. The animal was shot on Tuesday evening to end suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coens
Hannibal
Fall Creek
Coens
Arrested for Child Abandonment in Louisiana Missouri
Maryland Pearl of Quincy was arrested in Louisiana Missouri on a charge of child abandonment. The prisoner will be brought to the jurisdiction today by Sheriff Simmons. Parcel Post Open to Belgium with 12c per pound rate for ordinary and registered packages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Pearl of Quincy
Louisiana
Nolan
Sherif Simmons
Belgium
K. P.s To Meet in Camp Point
A. C. Swarthwout reports from Red Cross lodge No. 44 that the Eleventh district convention of Knights of Pythias will be in Camp Point on February 11. The Quincy district meeting last year suggests many Quincyans will travel by motor if roads are passable.
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Camp Point
A. C. Swarthwout
Red Cross Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Wort
Smith V. Fosson
Quincy
Birth Announcement for Third Daughter of Wilder Family
Born to Mr and Mrs Theodore Wilder of 809 South Tenth Street at Blessing hospital Thursday no daughter This is their third daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Wilder
South Tenth Street
Blessing Hospital
Thia
War letters from Quincy veterans recount service abroad
Private Kerlin writes from Nevers France describing arrival in the Fifty-first Replacement battalion and then the Fifty-ninth engineers on railroads. Leo Gurney remains in La Rochelle unsure when home, Cornet York returns to the US after four months in France. Kircher and Fusselman head home aboard the Cedric. Wounded Peuster recovers from arm injury in France. O'Farrell returns to England after ferrying wounded soldiers and serves as onboard entertainment leader. Simon Otten returns to Chicago for his old job after discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floss Kerlin
C. Frye
Nevers
France
Kerlin
Camp Gordon
Fifty-first Replacement Battalion
Fifty-ninth Engineers
Leo Gurney
la Rochell
Harris
Buck) O'Farrell
England
Soldier in Allergey France Sends Hopeful Letter
Ray W. Ellermeier, hospitalized in France for three months, writes his wife from Allergy near Switzerland. He is with the 124th Machine Gun Company and reports foothills of the Alps visible from the outpost. He praises the Red Cross and Salvation Army for care received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray W. Ellermeier
France
Allergey
Switzerland
Alps
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Veterans Return Home From War Fronts In France
Private Walter H. Neal reports station in Neufchteau France with the advance section of the headquarters. He left in September for Camp Grant landed Liverpool November 23 and proceeded to Neufcha teau healthy. Albert Bowe, among Marines at Chateau Thierry gas attack survivor, returns to Hannibal after aunt visit. He was gassed July 19 and spent weeks in a French hospital. He wore a gold star as one of the first 10,000 to reach France. Milton Lubker, engineer recruit, seen home from France after six months’ service. He was injured in an armistice period accident and later discharged from Camp Sherman. Albert Jerry Akers on fur lough from Great Lakes station with Jerry Frazier visiting. Akers and Mrs. Akers to stay longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Neal
Neufchteau
France
Statistical Department
Camp Grant
Liverpool
Neufchateau
Albert Bowe
Chateau
Thierry
Hannibal
J. E. Halligan
North Twelfth Street
Young Bowe
Belleau Woods
Milton Lubker
Lubker
Lubber
St. Nazaire
Camp Sherman
Albert
Jerry” Akers
Judge Akers
Great Lakes
Hal Frazier
Jerry
Frazier
Mrs. Akers
Deaths and Funerals In Quincy and Wichita
George W. Ervin 83 died at home on Spruce street after a long illness. Mrs. Lucy Henry, formerly of Quincy, died in Wichita, Kansas, leaving two sons Charles Henry and Percy Henry. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Henry include a service in Arcola NL as attendants travel from Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Henry
Quincy
Hattie Henry Ray
Wichita
Kas
Lida Henry
Anna Brown
Henry
Presbyterian Church
Charles Henry
Wynnewood
Okla
Percy Henry
Hot Springs
Ark
Wanted boy to carry route in northeast city
A help wanted notice seeking a boy to carry a newspaper route in the northeast part of the city. Applicants should apply at The Whig office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Fire tears through Empire Theater basement causing heavy loss
A blaze Thursday gutted the Empire theater basement, damaging scenery, rugs, velvet curtains, instruments, and much of the interior. Loss estimated at 10 000 to 15 000 dollars with insurance 40 000. Fire confined to beneath the stage, flames advanced through the orchestra pit, smoke discoloring decorations and prompting repainting. Firemen and staff moved to salvage instruments as two Hearts of the World films were slated to run today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Quincy
W. L. Busby
Empire
Hearts of the World” Company
Busby
W. L. Bus
Violin Saved After Theatre Fire Thrills Rosenoff
Gabriel Rosenoff, violinist with Hearts of the World, endured hours of distress as a fire swept the Empire theater. His $1,500 violin floated in water beneath the stage and was eventually rescued by a fireman in waist deep water. The instrument remained undamaged and Rosenoff expressed relief and gratitude amid the crowd’s cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Rosenoff
Rosenoff
Gabriel
Eagles Masque Dance Draws Big Crowds in Eagle Hall
A large crowd attends the Eagles masque ball in Eagle Hall on Thursday night as a fire rages nearby at the Empire theater. Dancers wear colorful costumes and the event boosts plans to charter a boat and attend the next annual convention in East St. Louis in June with an "On to St. Louis" club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theater
Eagle's Lodge
Eagles Hall
The
Eagles
East St. Louis
St. Louis
East Side Convention City
Dairymen Hold Campaign Meetings In Adams County
Dairymen gathered at E P Poling's barn near Loraine Thursday morning and in Lima Thursday afternoon to conclude a three day dairy campaign by the Adams County Farm Bureau and state extension experts. Attendees received valuable information and the meetings were well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P
Troop Returns and Unit Locations In World War I Notes
The page lists questions about troop movements with partial replies. It notes 304th field artillery in the 7th division reported at Semur France, 127th infantry in the 64th brigade of the 32nd division, 82nd division in the Army of Occupation, and 5th field Battalion signal corps in the 3rd division with uncertain initials H P O or A P O. It directs watching the Ordered Home column for troop returns.
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Bayllis
304Th Field Artillery
Semur
France
War Department
127Th Infantry
82Nd Division
Army of Occupation
Signal Corps
Andernach
Germany
Republicans Fill Out Ticket For Spring Election
Republicans of Quincy have a full and strong ticket after the Central Republican committee meeting at Hotel Newcomb. Indorsed candidates include Supervisor at large Herman Rotman and assistants E F Bradford M K Germann Sanford Pitney Otto J Hoffman Will A Bull Howard W Wheeler George Stipp and A J Niemeyer. J L Hasse is the lone Republican candidate for alderman in the Third ward and Roy Johnson remains the sole Republican for city attorney after W O Lee withdrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Central Republican Committee
Hotel Newcomb
Herman Rottman
E. F. Bradford
M. K. Germann
J. L
Jake” Hase
Former Quincyan Killed By Saloon Robbers in K. C.
Robert J. Smyth, a former Quincy man, was shot and killed by robbers at the Steve Sedwick saloon in Kansas City where he worked as a bartender. He died at Kansas City General hospital. Messages notified Miss Anna Widmaier of his death. Smyth's sister-in-law, with family ties to Quincy. He had earlier been in the saloon business in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Smyth
Quincy
Kansas City
Smyth
Steve Sedwick
Kansas City General Hospital
Louis Melton
Anna Widmaier
Hampshire Street
Whig
Miss Widmaier
Agnes Widmeier
R. J. Smyth
Albert Smyth
Edward Gardner
Palmyra
Fred G. Smith
Third
Fourth Streets
Big reception planned for coming home of Quincy county boys
A large welcome is planned for coming home of the Quincy and Adams county boys in the third trench mortar battalion who expect to be mustered out of service soon from Camp Grant. About 150 local servicemen will be met by the Illinois State band and a city reception committee led by Mayor Thompson. Most are in Battery B with a few in Batteries C and D, recently stationed at Fort DuPont after arriving from France. A parade will escort the group to the uptown district after the depot ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Adams County
Camp Grant
Illinois State Band
Thompson
Col
F. S. Wood
Bishop Fawcett
Walter Bennett
George Levi
J. J. Moriarty
John B. Caroll
Perry C. Ellis
Fort DuPont
Del
France
Uptown
Minor Police Cases In Police Court Thursday
Mrs Mary ONeal pleaded guilty to peace disturbance at the Duncan hotel and paid 7.25. She denied intent to clear the Negro saloon barroom as reported, saying the hotel office was the scene. J Moore pleaded guilty for the Midland cafe fight and fined 3 plus costs. Hoener nuisance case continued to Saturday. Barbara Gude accuses her husband of assault in a Thursday police court warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Oneal
North Eighth Stret
Duncan Hotel
Vernont Stret
J. Moore
Midland Cafe
G. G. Hoener
Barbara Gude
Twenty Eighth
State Streets
Probate Notices of Estate Values and Admin Request
In probate court petitions the estate of Alexander Eilsasser seeks letters of administration with property valued at 13000 dollars. An inventory for the Henry G Rubbelke estate lists real estate with an unquoted value and cash totaling 763 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Eilsasser
Henry G. Rubbelke
Canton couple obtains marriage license in St. Louis
A marriage license was issued Thursday in St. Louis to Alvin Chausse of Kewanee Illinois and Miss Ethel Mae Eddye of Canton Missouri date January 31 providing this local civic record of nuptial permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
ST. Louis
Alvin Chausse
Kewanee
Ill
Ethel Mae Eddye
Adams county war savings drive forms new committee
Oscar Neblung elected county chairman for 1919 to lead Adams county war savings stamp effort with a plan to exceed 1918 results. A woman will head the new baby bonds department. January sales reached 30000 dollars, and delegates will attend the Springfield state conference February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas John, Jr
War Savings Societies
Elmer Lewis
Maximum Club
John H. Steiner
J. W. Wellemeyer
John A. Thompson
William J. Ruff
Oscar Nebling
John Carroll
J. W. Sinnock
John E. Wall
Will J. Ruff
Neblung
Women’s Department
Springfield
Adams County
Post Office
Cook County
Captains Named For Social Center Tag-day
The social center for colored people at 933 North Tenth street sets a Lincoln's Birthday tag day on February 12. The home of Mrs. A A Whipple at 104 1-3 North Fifth street will be the day’s headquarters with captains leading bands of helpers. Captains include Mrs. George Webster Miss N J Edwards Mrs L Robertson Mrs F T Muneday Mrs J W Tutt Mrs Susan Humphrey Mrs Florence Cook Mrs Belle Clerk Mrs Nannie Hall Mrs Laura Webb Mrs Sophia Humphrey Mrs Nora Kenaday Mrs John Miller Mrs Esther Mitchell Mrs E L Roberts Mrs Rosella Webb and Mrs Louise Thomas. Mrs F P Monroe is president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Center For
Colored People
North Tenth Street
Lincoln
A. A. Whipple
North Fifth Street
George Webster
N. J. Edwards
L. Robertson
F. T. Muneday
J. W Tutt
Susan Humphrey
Florence Cook
Belle Clerk
Nannie Hall
Laura Webb
Sophia Humphrey
Nora Kenaday
John Miller
Esther Mitchell
E. L. Roberts
Rosella Webb
Louise Thomas
F. P. Monroe
Center
Where To Pay Taxes Under The New Law
The new law ends town collectors causing questions on payment sites. City taxes go to City Treasurer Wenning until March 16 then to county collector Frank Jasper. County taxes are paid at the courthouse except on days he visits townships for collection. City collector Wenning has begun collecting in Quincy and asks real estate payers to bring last year’s receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenning
Frank Jasper
Court House
Quincey
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Quincy Gro
Abe Martin
C. A. York
J. A. York
Three Hundred Thirty-ninth Field Artillery
Hugh T. Kircher
Ford Kircher
Elza Fusselman
Fortyfourth Coast Artillery
Cedric
New York
Louis F. W. Peuster
Simon J. Otten
Chicago
Mr. Otten
Camp Pike
George W. Ervin
Spruce Street
Mr. Ervin
Apertor
George Bowman
S. B. Harington
Peoria
Quincy Opera Company
Harrington
Empire Orchestra
Niy
M. T. Alten
Fountain Green
F. A. KR
Field Artillery
H. P.O
Medical Dept
6Th Field Battalion
K. C
Iinois
Missouri
Iowa
East End
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