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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1917
Page
4
At a special finance committee meeting in Quincy Alderman Hoar and civic groups discussed financing a street flusher to clean streets, sewers and yards. Proposals included a bond issue up to 200000 and citywide paving and sanitation to make Quincy “100 percent clean.”
Forty plates are reserved for the Adams county autoists banquet at Hotel Newcomb tonight. Attendees from Hannibal and Keokuk clubs will discuss the scenic highway from Hannibal to Keokuk, with plans to organize an auto club in Sangamon county and push the Keokuk to Hannibal road through Quincy.
Gem City lodge No. 357 and Quincy lodge No. 12 held a joint installation of officers at the I O O F hall on Wednesday evening. Installing officers included A Otis Arnold deputy grand master and W A A Hyman deputy grand warden with several other dignitaries. New officers from Quincy lodge were J A Wiley noble grand J H Ervin vice grand and others. Gem City members included C W Giddis noble grand and C P Jarvis vice grand. After ceremonies, refreshments were served.
Chicago July 12 Charles B Towns of New York urged medical treatment for alcoholics and drug addicts at the Alienists and Neurologists of America convention. He argued toxins can be eliminated in days with proper care, but recovery requires physical and mental rehabilitation, warning sudden withdrawal without care can trigger insanity.
Mr Dunn backs a $200,000 bond issue and vows support in council even without reelection. Alderman Myers endorses the proposal and calls for paving all streets with sewage water and gas hookups, plus a $250 penalty for tearing up streets. Alderman Ross pledges to back the flusher purchase as finance chair if others approve. Alderman Hyatt signals a vote change to favor the measure, suggesting rapid passage at the next meeting.
Quincy and Adams county will be called upon to furnish about 450 men for the draft army. Quincy's quota will be about 222 from a population of 38 204. The numbers will be drawn next week and those interested should check the list in the post office lobby. Every registered man has a new number and must verify it from the list.
Maris B Mueller of 612 South Twentieth Street has become a government typist in the Washington D C department of agriculture after passing an exam May 1 in the federal building here and will start July 20. Volunteers are wanted for public playgrounds with a dozen girls volunteering one day a week to open another site. A Central Baptist church women’s society picnic is planned for July 19 in South Park, with a Sunday school outing to follow. Lieut Col C D Center reports speeding by Fifth Ward members who face penalties, while General Henry R Hill is expected to assume command with Fifth troops possibly heading to Springfield for camp soon. A paddle race by the South Side Motor Boat Club is set for Thursday on the river using numbered paddles. The Works Board plans cheap board at the workhouse for country prisoners, previously held at $2.80, with city inmates planned at a rate per day. Bids for a concrete bridge at Twenty Ninth and Maine and paving nine blocks on Broadway Oak and Third Streets will be opened soon. The highway committee plans a Taylor Road trip to discuss with Marion county officials. Victor Herrington and Hattie Hollett were arrested for disturbing the peace at Fifth and Oak. E E Cunningham of Hannibal Mo was arrested in the Wabash yards on drunkenness charges. he claimed to be a switchman.
Frank T. Egloff of Harley-Davidson said the Quincy roads are better than southern Illinois routes as he arrived Tuesday from Beardstown. A well known endurance rider, he tours Illinois and Wisconsin visiting agencies and has set several long distance records. He leaves for Galesburg this morning.
In the estate of William Funke administrator Katherine Funke reports chattel property around $300 and several city lots. Conservator M E Vasen notes a 128 lance due for Joh C Snyder. Ethel Leatherman was adjudged insane and moved to Jacksonville by deputy sheriff Joe Lipps. she is 18. Joseph J Lusk filed final estate report for Mary BE Lusk.
The Motor Age reports a new Illinois law effective July 1 bans glaring headlights within 200 yards of approaching vehicles and requires front and rear lights on standing cars after sundown. It imposes fines of 10 to 25 dollars for underage drivers and for adults who permit them to drive. The reform follows a state order signed by Gov. Lowden and a judge's ruling against a prior city ordinance.
Attendance at the Red Cross workshop in the Cheerful home was the largest since opening. Morning had 82 workers, afternoon 32, with Mrs. E. J. Parker in charge urging more volunteers. Quincy chapter aims to send a sizable order to headquarters by August 1, while visitors from Pittsfield Clayton and Fower observed the efforts.
Shrapnel E S Wal J Phennegar of Barry has joined the regular army via the local recruiting station. Sergeant Lunsford of the Quincy army recruiting station received posters reading Wanted 40,000 infantrymen and support your army in France. Fred J Bellar of Quincy has joined the navy as an apprentice seaman.
In Washington on July 12 the Senate edged toward a compromise on food control legislation though key points remain unsettled. Debate on the administration bill continued while the agriculture committee advanced Senator Gore's substitute, withholding final approval over minor details. The panel virtually dismissed the Prohibition issue, voting to insert the same regulations already approved, including a government purchase of liquor at cost plus ten percent. The Smoot amendment faced constitutional critiques, but changes were made in hopes of quelling opposition. The committee planned another meeting to possibly approve the measure as a substitute for the administration bill.
Dr. George T Palmer head of Illinois Tuberculosis Association and assistant director of public health met J. Will Wall and Hez Henry in Quincy to study sites for Adams county tuberculosis sanatorium. About a dozen tracts visited and three regarded as excellent. report to county sanatorium board.
The annual African Methodist church Sunday school convention for the Quincy district begins in Quincy with about 40 delegates. Notables include Rev. George W. Jones, Prof. A. Y. King, and Bishop L. J. Coplin of Philadelphia. Sessions cover adult Bible classes, teacher training, music, and temperance. Bishop Coplin will speak tonight. anniversary events and a banker reception accompany the gathering.
East St Louis July 12 Mayor Mollman responded to statements at a Chamber of Commerce committee meeting investigating the July 2 race rioting. He said he never interfered with the police board and warned a commissioner who claimed he could not get results to resign if he could not handle the job. Good natured self-criticism ends the report.
Members of the typographical union who join the armed services are guaranteed their old jobs on peace. A nationwide movement by the international body has employers sign agreements allowing able bodied men to return to work. Quin cy job shops and newspaper offices are signing. Employers are understood to be ready. War insurance will be carried by locals.
Mr and Mrs James Cate of 2035 Oak Street welcome a son named Harvey born July 4. The note adds a proverb about worth and wealth, reflecting local tone.
Illinois fair Thursday and Friday with warmer conditions in the north on Friday Missouri fair Thursday and possibly Friday with a rise in temperatures Town fair Thursday and Friday with warmer weather on Thursday Only shallow readable details. no dates beyond days of the week provided
The river between Warsaw and Louisiana is expected to fall slowly, dropping about 0.2 feet over the next 24 hours. This gradual decline should steady conditions downstream with no immediate flooding anticipated. Continuous monitoring advised for evolving levels and any sudden rainfall.
Help wanted notice for a circulation job at the Whig Office. Route 80758 vacant in the north area. Apply in the Circulation Department. Previous earnings and route details referenced from an older notice.
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