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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1915
Page
3
A church group from St Pauls Evangeli held a Sunday outing with games and a park picnic. Attendees planned a mobile parade, a baseball contest, and a free dinner after services, with preparations and equipment laid out for a day of family activities and community fellowship.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions naval activity and patrols using power leg. Key entities and details are unclear, but appears to reference a launch or assist narrative involving naval operations and capabilities. No clear person, organization, date, or place can be determined from the readable fragments.
An entertainment by the Ladies Sewing Circle at Union Baptist Church Eighth and Elm tonight features the comedy Not a Man in the House. Mrs Laura Brown leads the circle with Rev William Bates serving as pastor.
Chief Koch labored to locate a horse and buggy thief reported Saturday. State's Attorney McNeff urged officers to find the rig and suspect, while City Clerk Dows in Iowa mass. checked for Effie Migigte, a woman who married a man from Massachusetts years ago and was said to have lived on North Eighth street after marriage. Schroer reported no trace of her yet. In court, Victor Harrington pleaded guilty to stealing and selling a watch and was fined 12.75. Eugene Herscher’s case for attempting to steal an automobile was continued to July 3 with A W Bowers and C B Bloomfield as witnesses.
Mrs Anna Rossmiller of Sixth and Jersey streets yesterday took possession of the Annex restaurant and will operate it. The Davenport owned business has sold a saloon here and will enter the saloon trade. River stage uncertain as gates at Keokuk dam cause fluctuating levels though no major variance. river boats on this side unaffected.
An easy pleasant laxative promises gentle relief with a quick morning bowel movement using a water dose at night. The ad touts no bad taste or gas, says you wake refreshed and feeling fine, and sells bottles for 25 cents in original packaging at druggists.
In circuit court yesterday May E Dietz was awarded divorce alimony and custody of her two daughters, with a lump sum alimony agreement and monthly support from Frank Dietz. He seeks custody as well after she took the children to Chicago around May 1, witnesses described her entertaining men, and the court assigned the children to Dietz to place in Woodland Tome. Attorney S A Hubbard represented him. Awning Case Continued in City of Quincy v Weltin. trial delayed due to defendant’s absence. City is pushing removal of an unsightly wooden awning from North Fourth Street in front of Farmers’ mill. John T Inghram LeRoy Adair A Hubbard W P Martindale represent the city.
Mrs. Mary A. Schauf died at 9:30 yesterday morning at 925 North Fourth Street after more than a year of illness. Born July 28, 1854 in Payson, she was nearly 61 and married in October 1862 to John Schauf, long associated with the W C U. A Quincy resident 43 years, she was a member of St. John's Catholic Church and several local auxiliaries. Survived by her husband and six sons William John Ed Lawrence Leo of Quincy and Ben of Chicago, a daughter Ada E. Schauf at home, two brothers Emil and Alois Kaltenbach, and two sisters Mrs. William Peters and Mrs. John Ward of Quincy. numerous other relatives.
Members of St Anthony's branch No 380 WC U gathered at St Marys hall Tuesday to honor the thirtieth anniversary of Rev Father Zurbensen's ordination. A large crowd attended as Clem Upschulte acted as chairman and toastmaster. Father Postner spoke, and the branch presented Father Zurbonsen with a quarter sawn oak library table. Supreme WCU officers present included FP W Slecken karmap president W K Ott secretary and J Freiburg treasurer.
Plans for one of the biggest picnics east of the city are being laid by St. Antonius Catholic church committees. No date yet set but organizers promise activity when the event occurs. The annual gathering draws many Quincy residents seeking the parish fried chicken. The chickens are chosen for size and quality.
The St Rose of Lima church dramatic club presented The Danger Signal at Lippincott hall Soldiers Home. A two act comedy drama about revenge and redemption follows Enfield hiding with his daughter after wronging Norman, whose son Chester falls for Stella. Cast includes Norman Enfield Chester Norman Dr Valerian Peter Bullock Pat Malloney Stella Enfield and Miss Angle with music by Tanner orchestra under William Piggott.
Jesse Powell of 431 South Seventh Street suffered a paralytic stroke last night around 9 o clock, collapsed on Fourth and Jersey streets, and was taken by police ambulance to his home in a semi conscious state. Officials say his condition is serious. the attack followed a history of violent episodes and left his right side heavily affected.
In USKUP Serbia on June 30 reporters describe vast stretches of southern Serbia’s fine agricultural lands left untended as laborers flee to the war zone farther north. The Vardar valley displays profuse weeds and wildflowers, creating a brilliant, California garden like spectacle across the fields.
BRITISN- TREADQUARTERS France June 80 reports British army officials prioritizing cordial relations with occupied France and allied soldiers. The main factor in maintaining good terms is the steadfast insistence on courteous discipline among troops.
A party of fifty St Paul Association of Commerce members including John A Seeger and other business leaders visited Quincy yesterday arriving by steamer Quincy. Judge C F Perry and John A Heller greeted them at the local wharf. They toured river terminal plans and will proceed to St Louis. The visit coincided with Seeger’s thirty eighth wedding anniversary.
Judge Lyman McCarl dismissed a petition by Samuel Smith and others of the Indian Grave drainage district to abandon plans approved last September by the court and district commissioners. County Attorney John T Inghram opposed the change, arguing laws permit abandoning but not changing a plan. The petition sought rerouting Rock Creek and Ursa Creek from Bear Creek outlet to the bluff levee and Quincy Bay head.
Ed Vollmer, brought to the county jail after surrendering his bond, attempted suicide by cutting his throat with a dull iron from his bed. The minor wound was treated, and he was placed in a padded cell at city hall to prevent further self harm. Authorities link Vollmer’s act to mental distress from heavy alcohol use.
In the estate of James T. Bradshaw deceased, letters of administration were issued to Sarah E. Lacy as administratrix. Her bond was fixed at $700.
Lieut. W. A. Johnson commands the Quincy division of the Illinois Naval Reserves and has arranged a cruise to Hannibal aboard the torpedo boat Sommers for the regatta. Most of the division will join, the boat will depart Quincy Sunday afternoon, stay in Hannibal a couple of days, then resume training cruises on the lakes. Johnson notes limited funds, expecting tighter finances until a new appropriation arrives, but anticipates a strong showing this year. The Sommers will anchor above the Hannibal wharf during the regatta and may depart during the race. The crew looks forward to an excellent trip and continued boat use.
The Peter Hamm farm well near Plymouth struck oil at 440 feet and yielded 210 barrels in the first day. The gush prompted rapid activity, new leases, and plans for expansion as the Ohio Oil company leases 22 acres north of the Hamm farm. Snowden Brothers are erecting a 1600 barrel tank at Colmar to ship oil, with Canadian buyers arranged for pricier sales. The Shoepman well, drilled six miles east, proved a duster with no oil found.
St Marys academy in Quincy issues its fortieth eighth year book in a fine white bound volume with embossed name and city and a matching scenic collection. The academy has just closed one of its most successful semesters.
Frank Kiley, arrested near Golden for working a magazine skin game, is wanted in Needlers Wisconsin for forgery. A sheriff arrived to take him into custody. Police consider him a clever, much wanted crook who has operated in several states and forged checks, swindling many people.
For hay fever or asthma many dread July because of recurrence. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has long been recognized as the ideal remedy to heal and soothe the raw throat and easing choking sensation. It allays inflammation and irritation and brings easy natural breathing. Contains no habit forming drugs. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
Sister in Walton Heights learns from telegram of William Fiske's death Monday in New Orleans where he worked on a bridge gang. Wife and child, a eight year old, are sought amid divorce pending in St. Louis. Fiske, 35, formerly of Quincy, was known locally and saved a boy from drowning years ago. Burial may occur in Quincy if relatives can be located.
Mrs Julia Gilliger died at 4 20 yesterday afternoon at her daughter s home 615 Ohio street after more than a year of senility She was born in County Ork Ireland March 17 1844 and lived in Quincy 45 years A member of St Peter s Catholic church She is survived by daughters Mrs Champ Walker and Mrs Joe Bener three grandchildren Funeral set for Saturday at 830 from the Bennet home 615 Ohio street and 9 from St Peter s Burial in Graceland cemetery Friends invited to attend
Marriage licenses issued yesterday include Elzaworth Garner 22 of Hull to Theresa Brown 24 of Kinderhook. William Lepper 30 to Hilda Bornmann 29, both of Quincy. Rodney Carpenter 26 to Blanche Roberts, both of Quincy. Ray Stephens 22 of St Louis to Agnes Keck, both of Quincy. W J Waterkotte 21 to Mor ence Geiseker, both of Quincy.
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