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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
3
Quincy enjoyed a calm Independence Day with numerous picnics and outdoor events. Parks and rivers bustled with crowds, churches hosted nine picnics, and the day proceeded without accidents or arrests, culminating in a large South Park celebration and a bandstand update.
A St Francis church and school picnic drew a large Fourth of July crowd with a trolley ride for 300 schoolchildren, a county fair style grounds festival, varied amusements, a Mendon band concert, and an indoor vaudeville show by St Barbara WCU. Committee chairmen led the event planning.
South Park hosted multiple holiday picnics with churches organizing programs drawing large crowds. Families appeared in force as picnickers arrived early and stayed late, with the second Evangelical event under United Men's League auspices serving hundreds at dinner.
Abe Martin muses on what draws drum majors and what they hope to gain from the role. The piece notes Bud has not yet settled with peace terms but knows the names of all the latest collar wearers.
Mountains of potato pancakes and 200 pounds of fish vanished with serving for 400 plus guests at St Marys Church picnic in the school yard on the Fourth. Father Zurbensen led a joyous crowd as booths sold food and novelties. Frese Brothers orchestra played while Miss Pauline Weber and Antoinette Dunker ran ice cream and candy stands. The Lady Foresters booth, apron stand and refreshments were manned by a team of dedicated volunteers. Archdeacon Winking greeted attendees as the executive committee overseen by Father Zurbensen organized events including bowling. Evening crowds swelled into the hundreds as festivities continued.
Mrs Lena Lohmann of Melrose township died at St Mary hospital at 10 30 am July 4 from tetanus after finger injury during hay harvest. Survived by husband Henry, two sons Richard and Joseph, five daughters Bertha Valentina Freda Gertrude Loretta, plus three brothers, two sisters and other relatives. Remains to be brought to Quincy for burial with funeral arrangements pending. Mrs James Jacobs formerly Miss Martie Bonansinga died in Tulsa Oklahoma at age 22 from unknown cause after marriage in Washington DC. She was born October 4 1896 in Springfield Illinois. She came to Quincy with her sister Rose Bonanaringa and lived with Uncle John Musolino and wife. Burial planned in Quincy. funeral details not yet set.
Richard Newcomb Stillwell faces a possible damages suit after Havird died from injuries when thrown from his buggy after being struck by Stillwell’s car near Quincy on May 11. Administration actions in Pike county enable Dr. J M Doran to sue in Adams county court. Williams & Williams and Frank Penick named as counsel, though no suit has yet been filed. Young Stillwell is indicted for manslaughter in circuit court.
County Superintendent John Steiner announced several new teachers for the coming year. Miss Alma Bredewes remains Highland school principal at 85 dollars monthly, up 10. Charles Van Wincheloen, a Navy veteran, will teach Fall Creek at 99 dollars per month. Miss Helen Earp, Mendon High graduate and history prize winner, will teach Green Grove at 45 dollars monthly. Miss Gertrude Ehrgott, longtime Fow lore primary teacher, will move to Tulsa Public School in Oklahoma at 102 dollars 60 cents per month for twelve months.
Managers report no fall in phone totals despite higher rates. Discontinuances are limited to residences where owners could not pay. No business phones were disconnected. Saloon closures prompted several line removals. Residence party line 2.00, single line 2.60, business party line 3.50, business separate 4.00, up 0.50 monthly except single line business unchanged.
Charles Johnson, colored, of Quincy, learns his son Lcotus Sylvester Johnson, a 19 year old mess attendant, drowned accidentally while swimming at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis on July 2. Near Admiral A F Boales informs the Navy will ship the body to Quincy for burial. Johnson, born March 11, 1900, enlisted in the naval service August 1919 in Milwaukee.
More than a thousand spectators flocked to The Whig for Independence Day coverage of the Dempsey Willard bout. The megaphone announced each round as Willard was knocked down and finally quit in the third round, drawing cheers for the champion and groans for the challenger.
Judge Lyman McCarl and Judge Carl Epler spoke at Lima park Fourth of July services. Epler praised veterans and war lessons, McCarl discussed the war and the league of matrons, with Rev. G G Maple presiding. Moline Concert band performed. Edna Bradford and Marie Wheeler gave patriotic pieces, followed by Rev. J C Ewing’s address. Large crowds attended as Lima and Loraine played ball and enjoyed refreshments.
Quincy will be well represented at the annual state convention of the Christian Endeavor in Bloomington from Thursday to Sunday next week. Speakers include Dr J Caniel White and Karl Laymann. I W Bingaman and Harry Githens will also speak. Attending from Quincy are Miss Ruth Meyer Miss Edna Winters Miss Marie Moll Miss Marie Alexander and Miss Theresa Parsons.
Associated Press reports that efforts to arrange a conference between the Berlin street car workers and company directors failed as the directors refused to meet. The railway workers strike has been settled and belt line traffic will resume Thursday. Greta Dornbluth, a German peace delegation clerk, is in precarious condition with a brain concussion after an incident at Versailles. The official Versailles protest report questions stone throwing and notes no marks on the German delegates.
Madrid July 4 The minister of justice has resigned amid discussions on the government's electoral policy. The action follows a period of debate over the direction of reforms and governance.
July 4 reports describe serious food riots in Dortmund Prussia with plundered shops and government troops entering the town to restore order. The unrest reflects mounting hunger and civilian unrest across the region as authorities move to quell the turmoil.
The Whig office fielded heavy telephone calls after the Dempsey Willard fight ending in the third round. Many callers expressed disbelief and mixed sentiment about Willard's defeat and loss of the title.
Miss Quincy owned and driven by Chiff Padgett of Quincy led the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association regatta at Campbell Island near Moline. She won every race she entered and took early heats in classes 151 224 and 320 with times of 7 57 2 5, 7 13 3 5 and 7 50 for four miles. Second places went to Miss Margaret driven by I Selby Pekin in classes 151 and 224 and Ethel VII driven by CP Hanley Muscatine in class 320 with 7 56 3 5. Ten thousand spectators, rain and all, watched. faster times were expected in better weather.
Dr Otis Johnston, away from Toledo, spoke with The Whig and said he expected Dempsey to win. He was impressed after watching Dempsey and noted Willard’s decisive defeat, acknowledging Dempsey’s power and predicting he would not face him.
The St Francis baseball team traveled to Mendon and returned with a 5 to 2 victory. Mendon had three hits while St Francis pounded Kemner for ten safeties. Captain Ehrcott praised St Francis as the best they faced this year and the parish lads hinted at a possible challenge to Lanane’s Gems. Batteries were Miller and Lhrgott for Mendon, Kenner and Musholt for St Francis.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled it lacked jurisdiction to review fare classifications for soldiers in uniform. William E. Golden of Chicago filed a complaint alleging the reduced military fares were unjust and unpatriotic, but the case was dismissed.
Mayor P. J. O'Brien announced a meeting of the board of public improvements this week to begin paving and sewer plans. Resolutions will authorize macadam on Chestnut street, wooden blocks on York street, possible replaving Maine street, and sewer system construction.
Charles Weems defeated Newcomb Stillwell five up with four to go in a country club match for the men s handicap title. The Friday event drew many players, delaying final results. A two ball mixed foursome was planned for Friday afternoon, with only partial scores reported from two matches.
Perry C. Ellis second ward alderman and publisher of the Mississippi Valley Farm News visits northwest Missouri with his mother and brother novelist John Breck enridge Ellis. They attend a family home party and dinner at the 800 acre Scearce farm near Gower. He notes heavy rains reduced wheat but yields remain near average due to more planted acreage and plans to return to Quincy soon.
A Ford driven by Lambert Prederick lost a tire, overturning on the Twenty-fourth Street road near Hora tio Foote farm four miles out. The driver Mr Marshall and several women and a child were only bruised. Dr Otis Johnston rendered aid as passersby ferried the injured to Quincy. all injuries were minor.
Illinois generally fair with cooler north and thundershowers south this weekend. Missouri fair in north, unsettled to southeast with thundershowers. warmer in west and south. Iowa cooler east Saturday, warmer Sunday. local temps listed with river stage readings and nighttime values.
Funeral from residence 239 South Eleventh Street Monday morning at 8 39 and 9 o'clock at St Boniface Church. Burial planned in St Boniface Cemetery.
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