Playgrounds Open in Quincy With Supervised Free Time
Quincy opens supervised playgrounds at Franklin Webster and Washington schools Monday at 9. Two young women will staff each day, volunteers contribute one day weekly, and a fund is urged to sustain the effort. Leaders note two cents a day keeps children off streets and fosters moral and civic development. Local organizations and individuals are asked to join the association by paying twenty five cents annual dues to Mrs John McAdame, financial committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Franklin, Webster and Wash. Meton
Yelock
Jon
Franklin and Lincoln
Frank, Webster
Washington
Playgrounds Association
John McAdame
Morris Bros Shoe Co to resume full operations
The firm says strike breakers were not employed. The company asserts workers who have previously labored there have returned since the strike. All departments, including the fitting room, are to be running by week’s end with work to resume Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Bros. Shoe Co
Tate
Sourt House News Told In Brief
The county court ruled W E Williamson and Henry E Williamson’s oil partnership assets are not subject to inheritance tax, reducing tax from 37 790.30 to 8 84 75. Emmons as executor filed Langdon will report showing receipts of 8 005 10. Miguel Leguen arrested for starting a riot near the Soldiers home and fined 3. Gustavo Alberto and Jane Bullico were detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Willemson
Henry E. Williamson
W. Y. Baker
W. E. Williamson
L. BE. Emmons
Kate L. Langdon
Miguel Leguen
Gustavo Alberto
Juan E Bullico
Abe Martin on partitions and country life
Squire Marsh Swallow recalls old country ways and questions city folks values noting that a faner once believed anything was good enough for city dwellers and comparing rural pride to urban tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Marsh Swallow
U. 6.1 Members Enjoy Largest Local Outing at South Park
Members of the U C T and their families and friends enjoyed the largest picnic in the history of the local organization at South Park on Saturday. A bountiful fried chicken ice cream and cake dinner was served but excess food was sent to Woodland home. A baseball game featured the day with the Leans defeating the Fats by 23 to 23 amid some poor pitching. Contests saw Mrs. C R Pool win the ladies ball throwing with a hat prize, Miss Jennie Dorsey win clock croquet with a silk skirt prize, Mrs. Carl Bucklew win the free for all foot race with chocolates, Bucklew also winning the free for all race for men. John Holtman won the fat men’s race with shoes from Gordon Shoe Co. Tom Crooks won the approach and putt contest with coffee from Kohl’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Park
Woodland
C. R. Pool
Crooks and
Cox
Jennie Dorsey
George Sinnock
Meyer, Reighard, Higgins Manufacturing Company
Carl Bucklew
S. I. Bragg
Will Crooks Smith
Scudder-Gale Company
Sinnock and Company
John Holtman
Gordon Shoe Company
Tom Crooks
Kohl Grocery Company
Pickle Factory Under Construction in Melrose District
Work has begun on the Glaser-Crandall Co pickle plant at South Eighth street with 10000 bushels per season. The one story 60 by 80 foot building costs 4000 dollars with equipment and will ship salted pickles to Chicago. E.N. Gortner to supervise operations. project backed by Chamber of Commerce and William Severn. possible future large canning factory if plans succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaser-Crandall Co
South Eighth Street
Chicago
South Quincey
Melrose
Missouri
W. C. McHugh
R. L. Barr
E.N. Gortner
Chamber of Commerce
William Severn
C. F. Perry
Blessing Hospital Births in Camp Point and Vine Street
A daughter was born Friday evening to Mr and Mrs R Grummoen of Camp Point at Blessing hospital. A son was born Friday evening to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wilson Chapman of 9017 Vine Street at Blessing hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Grummoen
Camp Point
Blessing Hospital
Lawrence Wilson Chapman
Vine Street
Tearney Urges Clubs to Quit Sunday in Three League
Chicago July 8 A R Tearney president of the Three league says no club will open after Sunday citing heavy losses and a broke outlook He insists all players must be fully paid from posted guarantees and vows to cover salaries if needed to close the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. R. Tearney
National League Batting Averages and Leaders
Cruise of St Louis leads NL batting with .248 while Hane Wagner sits at .224 over 27 games. Hornsby tied Cravath for home runs with seven, Grah tops runs with 48, and Cincinnati leads team batting at .266. Pitching ERAs listed include Anderson, Schupy, Jacobs, and others in the 1.67 to 3.18 range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Philadelphia
Grah
Cincinnati
Hon Organ
Cruise
St. Louis
Roush
Hornsby
Fischer
Pittsburgh
Rawlings
Boston
Wheat
Brooklyn
Cravath
Neale
Zimmerman
New York
Olson
Picohere
W. II
ER. Anderson
Schupy
Jacobs
Alexander
Vaughn
Doak
St. Louia
Meadows
Ames
St.Louis
Nixey
Fifteen Year Old Carrier Boy Enlists in Navy
Verner Rice former Whig carrier boy enlisted Friday as an apprentice machinist after medical clearance at Peoria. He will ship to a training station likely Newport Rhode Island in about ten days. Rice was a Whig carrier boy known for faithful service and customer trust before leaving school to work at Gardner Governor works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Verner Rice
Peoria
Newport
R. I
Young Rice
Gardner Governor Works
Urge Fullest Use of Freight Cars Across nation posters urge full capacity usage
Following a Wilson era proclamation posters urge shippers to load freight cars to full capacity or 10 percent over marked weight. The message argues 110 percent efficiency, noting two extra tons per car equals 200,000 more cars available for public use and calls for immediate action.
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Wilson
Little Johnny Jones to Benefit Woodland Home at Orpheum
A musical comedy will be staged at the Orpheum theater on July 16 17 and 18 to raise funds for the Woodland home. A local chorus and the Williams players will join the production with Mrs Mull secretary of the home handling final arrangements. Large crowds are anticipated though plans are not yet finalized.
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Little Johnny Jones
Orpheum Theater
Woodland Home
Williams Players
The
Orpheum
Galesburg Golfers Play Quincy Today
Galesburg golfers travel to Quincy for a match and social time with Quincy members, continuing a reciprocal visit from two weeks earlier. Attending are Mr and Mrs M Browne, Mr and Mrs Otis Golf, George Craig, Curtis Brown, W I Callender, Dr Ben D Baird, Dr Sam Jessup, Dr Clyde Marks, Ed Garre, J L Jarl, D C Barker, L R Barnstead, C Cole and Robert Fairbairn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatesburg
Quincy
Quincey
Galesburg
M. Browne
Otis
George Craig
Curtis Brown
W. I. Callender
Ben DD. Baird
Sam Jessup
Clyde Marks
Ed Garre
J. L. Jarl
D.C. Barker
R. Barnstead c
Cole
Robert Fairbairn
Batting Averages Highlight Ty Cobb Sees Near 400 Mark
The Detroit star Cobb leads unofficial batting with .383 after 10 games, 100 hits, 148 bases, 3 home runs, 12 triples and 20 doubles. He ties for runs at 47, shows speed on bases, and tops team batting at 261. Sisler and McInnis chase with .3820 averages, while Ruth posts 1.231 ERA across 18 games.
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Chicago
Ty Cobb
Detroit Star
Cobb
Weraver
Ife
Ateven
George Sisler
St. Louis
McInnis
Philadelphia
Chapman
Reth
Cleveland
Roth
Pipp
New York
Detroit
Speaker
Weveland
Sisler
Meinnis
Sloan
Milan
Washington
Hellman
Jacobsean
Folsch
W. I. ER
Cleotte
Bagby
Tls Scott
Visssess
lFones
Rheanard
Roaton
Roland
Pdetrott
Dumont
Russell
Coombe
No Route Change News For Rural Areas In Quincy
Postmaster Lummis reports no instructions about changes to rural routes in Quincy. Inspections shift mail handling on trains and in central state areas like Bloomington, with nothing definite for this state. Policy aims at greater economy, and rural routes may be next after railway mail shakeups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Lummis
Post Office
Bloomington
Postoffice Department
Quincy Goodrich Bu siness Manager Change
R L Mar has succeeded Paul Tibbets as manager of the local Goodrich branch in Quincy. John Wells released on bond after being charged with an attack on Willis Mund, following a motorist, and arrested by Sheriff John Coens. A Knights of Columbus picnic is planned for July by the fourth degree. A YMCA boys meeting is set for this afternoon with George C Cawthorne speaking on A Man Who Is Not Afraid. Willie Evans, 6, wounded by a shotgun, will keep his right arm and recover. Spring Lake grounds closed to the public after being purchased for picnic use by the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Marinold
Paul Tibbets
The
Goodrich Company
Quincy
Wells
John Wells
Morns Brothers
Willis Mund
Court of Justice
Bonney
John Coens
Joseph Freiburg
Fourth Degree
Knights of Columbus
Association
George C. Cawthorne
Willie Evans
Chirence Tunis
Thoman
Spring Lake Association
Aio
Navy
Army
Blood Poison in Foot Endangers Soldier Walker
Charles Witt of Company F leaves crutches after developing blood poisoning in a foot. Medical opinion considers the condition serious but not described as solidified. The report notes the ailment forces temporary immobility and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Witt
Company F
False Alarm Halts Fire Crews at City Store Front
At 10:45 Saturday night a general fire alarm through Western Union summoned Gem City Store personnel and fire crews to Front and York streets. A thorough factory search found no fire. Chief George Marriott traced the alarm to Excelsior Stove and Manufacturing, which also proved false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
Riment
Gem Ctty
Front
York Street
George Marriott
Excelsior Stove and Manufacturing Company
Speeding arrest fines and tail light case report
Speeder Everett Witt was fined 25 in police court after arrest by Motorcycle Policeman Akers for speeding Friday. Robert Kohl’s driving without a tail light case was continued until Monday. The High Tension club excursion for Stone and Webster employers near Keokuk will be held next Saturday with the ice steamer Sidney chartered. Invitations have gone out to Quinnes residents. Streckfus steamers will refuse freight to St. Louis except automobiles until further notice due to local difficulties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Witt
Akers
Paslice Court
Robert Kohl
Whitaker
Stone and Webster
Keokuk
Sidney Hac
Quinnes
St. Louis
Streckfus Line
Sidney excursion boat trip to Hannibal this weekend
More than two hundred people traveled on the Sidney from Guinby at 2 30 pm to Hannibal, with dancing to the boat orchestra. This morning the Sidney offered a Wabash rail excursion from Decatur to join the return trip, departing this afternoon at 4 30 pm for a round trip back to Quincy by ten tonight.
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Sidney
Hannibal
Guinby
Wabash
Decatur
Quincy
Mrs. Forrest Knipe Visits Oklahoma City Family
Mrs. Forrest Knipe of Oklahoma City is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mortarity at 1428 Hampshire Street. Her husband is expected to join her later. As Miss Opal Monarity she was well known and popular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Knipe
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. J. Mortarity
Hampshire Street
Opal Monarity
Jaunt Of Traveler O'Rhoades Through Missouri Countryside
Traveler O Rhoades with friends took a six to eight mile country drive from Quincy through West Quincy Taylor Marywood and Palmyra to Mark Twain country. They picnic near Todd Springs and return by Hannibal through Marblehead and Quincy. The trip offered flood damaged views, rural life, and a red bird’s cheer in a peaceful landscape.
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O'Rhoades
Quincy
Missouri
Taylor Road
Sherman Park
Taylor
Fabius River
Maywood
Mr. O'Rhoades
Marywood
Palmyra
Court House
Hannibal
City of
Mark Twain
East Hannibal
Suv River
Fall Creek
Marblehead
Quincey
Twelfth Street
Todd Springs
Red Bird
Traveler O’rhoades
Campbell carnival opens here with weeklong run
Quincy baseball fans may help the Fans Association pay off ball players by attending the H. W. Campbell United Shows at Baldwin Park for one week. Mr. Campbell leads a large, clean carnival with attractions such as Casey the educated gorilla and various rides and tents. Concert by carnival band and a full Indian princess singing will feature at Washington Park Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Fans’ Association
H. W. Campbell United
Baldwin Park
Campbell
Rochester
N.Y
Casey
Murphy
Major Fink
Washington Park
General Hill Called to East St. Louis
Brig. Gen. R. Hill of Quincy commanding the Second Brigade National Guard is in East St. Louis assisting Adjutant General Dickson to preserve order with state troops already deployed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Hill
Quincey
Second Brigade
National Guard
East St. Louis
Dickson
Duker Sells Deerr Stock for Mississippi Farm
The Deerr stock of W. T. Duker is sold to H. A. Yeager of Palmyra in exchange for 645 acres of land in Mississippi. The stock valued about 11000, crated and shipping from Quincy. Deal closed Friday by Loren Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deerr
W. T. Duker
H. A. Yeager
Palmyra
Mississippi
Quincy
Loren Cox
French losses for week four vessels Paris
Paris July 8 The losses among French merchant vessels due to submarines or during the week ending July 1 totaled four ships over 1600 tons. Four under 1600 tons are listed with one from the prior week. Submarines failed to sink three merchantmen and no fishing boats were sunk. M Schaumasse of Nice observatory reports a new comet.
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Paris
Lst
Factory Committee After War Business
The Chamber of Commerce manufacturing committee led by F. C. Pierson Geo. J. Fischer and N. E. Monroe met Saturday to review replies to a war supplies questionnaire. Encouraging responses exist though many manufacturers have not replied and will receive another letter. The committee notes several local firms expect large government contracts and aims to maximize Quincy’s share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Pierson
Geo. J. Fischer
N. E. Monroe
Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Committee
Quincey
Navy and Army Recruiting Campaign Expands Locally
Local recruiting stations report rapid enlistment for navy and army as Sergeant Henry Maxson plans five day trips to Drumly Carthage Mendon and surrounding towns to recruit. Navy nearly full, army with many infantry vacancies. draft excludes navy and hospital corps remain open.
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Henry
Navy
Army
National Defense Service
Infantry
Wanted Carrier Boys for North Route Vacancy
A local circulation department advertises a vacant north side carrier route. Applicants must be 14 years old and should apply at the Whig Office Circulation Department. The notice invites quick applications for a desirable route.
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North Part
Whig Office
Farmers Fear Draft Effect
The draft raises worry among farmers in Adaars and three counties, with 35 percent liable to service. Harvest labor shortages threaten crop gathering this fall while E W Rusk notes mixed crop prospects after returning from a Peoria Illinois Agricultural Association meeting. The Jefferson hotel Peoria program covered hog cholera control farm labor and freight rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rusk
Illinois Agricultural Association
Peoria
Rusk
Adaars
Jefferson Hotel
A. T. Peters
Samuel Dunn
Herman Danforth
Blow Torch Causes Small Fire at Vine Street Home
At 10:30 Saturday morning fire crews from Nos. 2 6 and 7 stations were dispatched to Vine street between Eleventh and Twelfth to the home of Mr Winkeljohann. Painters burning off old paint with a blow torch ignited a door casing. The house owned by Mr VonderHaar sustained about $10 in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Street
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Winkeljohann
Methodists Plan Joint Picnic Tuesday in Southpark
Plans are progressing for a joint picnic by the Vermont Street Methodist and Grace Methodist churches to be held Tuesday afternoon in Southpark. George Wilson Sunday school superintendent has general charge, assisted by Wilton E. White and Miss Kittie Bunting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont Street Methodist
Grace Methodist
Southpark
George Wilson
Vermont Street Sunday School
Wilton E. White
Kittie Bunting
Wool May Mount Higher In Hike Says Swimmer
R S Swimmer a St Louis fur and wool dealer and former city resident says wool prices have risen about 50 percent from last year and may go higher. He notes no severe wool shortage but advises farmers to protect lambs and ewes as wool will be worth more than meat. Also mention of Safety First club picnic at Kate’s Lake with two wagons needed for transport and a day of fishing and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Swimmer
St. Louis
North Fourth Street
Swimmer
Stt. Louis
Safety First Club
Kates Lake
Weather Outlook for Illinois Iowa and Missouri
Unsettled but generally fair conditions expected Sunday and Monday. Temples show warmer conditions Sunday with parity cloudy skies in Iowa and Missouri followed by continued warmth into Monday.
River Forecast for Warsaw to Louisiana
The river from below Warsaw to Louisiana is expected to fall very slowly over the next 48 hours with gradual decreases in water levels and minor fluctuations in flow. Residents near the banks should monitor gauges and heed any local advisories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Louisiana
For Sale Items Including Tires Magneto Horn and Tanks
Classified notice lists 385x4 Q D Firestone tires 124 cylinder Splitdorf mag neto with non vibrating coil in good condition motors driven electric horn gasoline tanks and carburetor. Contact A J Robinson by phone for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. D. Firestone
A. J. Robinson
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Aaygroun
Washington, Frefikdin and
Webster
Young Women IN Charge
Sourt House
Abe Martin
U. 6.1
Tearney
Carrier Boy
Ae Navy
Johnny Jones
O’rhoades
General Hill
M. Schaumasse
Nice
France
Manufacturers’ Representatives
Earl Trabue
Floyd de Moss
Floyd E. Coleman
John D. Thielen
Glam J. Pence
Barry
Harry Phillips
Camp Parker
Lawrence Smith
Kaiser Bill
Black Jack Pershing
Mayor Thompson
Meeting of Illinois Agricultural Association
Methodists
Rice
Paul See Nee Davenport
Reokuk
Quincey Hannibal
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