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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1915
Page
2
The Hagenbeck Wallace show drew over 10,000 in Quincy with praise for its clean, up to date acts. A parade, clowns, bareback riding and trained animals highlighted a strong program as the circus arrived amid rain, delivering a widely advertised display that locals called one of the best in years.
The will of the late John Cuanpy was admitted to probate in county court after a hearing date set for June 28. Jetters' testimony was issued to the administrator.
Thomas Bishop, 65, of 925 Washington, was attacked by a tall young negro at Fourteenth and Maine. His throat was cut with a pocket knife. Bishops's condition is serious but improving. Investigators hold the assailant possibly local, may have followed a circus from the show grounds to Quincy. description remains vague.
The crowded mourners’ bench heard Magistrate P. W. Reardon open court as a large docket followed a busy police harvest. McCabe was found guilty of insulting women and fined with costs. Ralph Meek paid a $15 fine for fist fight injuries to two husky farmers. cases against George Ames and John Carroll were continued to July 27. Edward McNamara received two weeks at the house of correction for pilfering from a Kresge store, Frank Kane got a similar sentence for fighting. Al Meeks and E. L. Biers were fined $5 and costs for vagrancy. Phil Hunt paid $10 for drunk and disorderly conduct. Arthur Hardyman’s assault case awaits Eichenschulte’s recovery. H. E. Wisherd and William Winters face speeding charges to be docketed. Four plain drunks were fined $2 and costs.
Lilburn Lierly of Clayton filed in the circuit court for 10000 damages against Dr William Garner of Clayton for his wife Elizabeth Lierlys death alleged to result from a careless operation at Dr Garners office. John E Wall represents Lierly. Dr Otis Johnston and Dr Bates of Camp Point aided when the condition worsened. Garner reportedly sought a compromise.
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a pleasant laxative that works overnight with no bad taste or gas. Sold by druggists in original packs for 25 cents. promises a woke up with a free bone movement and feeling fine all day.
The Quincy Chautauqua opens next Saturday at 7 45 PM in the grove south of Madison Park at Twenty fourth and Maine streets. Admission is free with a Baldwin Park car stop at Twenty fourth. The Chamber of Commerce Glee Club and Dickson family orchestra perform with electric lights and free telephone service on site.
A reading of the afternoon program lists a 2:00 Sacred concert, two thirty lecture by Rev. George W. Downs, D D, followed by an 7:45 evening music by the Chicago Concert Trio and a 2:15 lecture by Rev. George W. Downs, D D.
The agenda lists a 2:00 afternoon selections by Lulu Tyler Gates followed by a 7:45 Prelude readings by Lulu Tyler Gates. A fifteen-minute lecture by James A. Burns is scheduled afterward.
A program listing shows 2 00 selections by Lulu and Tyler Gates followed by 2 30 the Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers with 7 45 Prelude by Lulu and Tyler Gates and 2 15 concert by the Dunbar Male Quartet and Bell Ringers.
The program lists two preludes by Lulu Tyler Gates at 2:00 and 7:00 PM. The Comedy Players perform at 2:30 and 8:15 PM with Lulu Tyler Gates also featured on the late slot.
A program lists 2:00 Prelude by Signor Bellino and ac cordeon king, 2:30 impersonations by Gilbert Eld redge, 7:45 Prelude by Signor Bellino again, 8:15 Lecture by Senator William S Kenyon.
Friday program lists an afternoon session with I A C orchestra at 2:00 and Jessie Braman Daggett recital at 2:30 followed by an evening concert by Le A C orchestra at 8:00.
Afternoon session lists 2:15 for a concert by the L ALC orchestra with a 7:45 Prelude by LL A C orchestra. The Totten company's novelty entertainment features magic, illusions and impersonations.
Sunday program lists 2:00 sacred concert by Fisher Shipp Concert Company, 2:45 lecture by James Whitcomb Brougher, 7:30-Prelude by Fisher Shipp Concert Company, 8:15 lecture by James Whitcomb. Closing announcements follow.
Albert Sutton of Cot tage 3 at the Soldiers Home shot comrade Sylvester Bucke in the forehead with a 22 caliber revolver after a quarrel. Bucke sustained a scalp wound as the bullet deflected from the skull. Sutton, about 70, is jailed on an assault with intent to kill charge. Colonel John E. Andrews, superintendent, reported the incident and Sutton was taken to the sheriff. The weapon lacked the power to kill Bucke.
The regular quarterly Quincy Sunday school association gathering will be held at the Vermont Street M E church this evening with Rev I W Bingham Jr expected to favor the association and a report from the State S S meeting in Danville. William Peuster funeral held Sunday at 2 30 p m at St Jacobi Lutheran with Rev G D Hamm officiating. The late employee of Collins Plow Co. pallbearers from the plant attended. Jitney Hits Electric Car injures none. W I McKee car sustains minor damage. Both front axles broken. jitney out of service for days as a result of the crash amid several similar recent incidents.
John Foontas of Gem City Cleaning on Hampshire Street was struck Saturday afternoon by a street car at Third and Broadway while driving a delivery wagon. He was thrown from the wagon and his leg bruised. other bruises were noted. The wagon was demolished and the horse ran away, later caught at Second and Broadway.
The Steamer Keokuk carried about 150 people from Canton into the city yesterday and remained in port until after the circus. On Sunday a larger influx arrived with a niece crowd, about 100 from Canton joined a special excursion, spent an hour in town, then returned while the boat laid over for another trip.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Labon Ellis Harmon 23 of Independence Kansas and Miss Helen Gertrude Lewis 20 of Quincy. Additional licenses went to John Krueger 22 and Miss Elsie Niemme 2 of Quincy, Lole Byers 27 and Miss Mary Zeller 29 of Quincy, John Bickel and Miss Frances Lavey both of Quincy. legal ages listed.
In Highland Park Quincy this week two main events unfold. On Wednesday the W Union picnic gathers mothers and children at 10:00 AM as one of the season’s top picnics. Thursday evening showcases Jumbo the Walking Elephant with fireworks and additional firework pieces.
John Sheehan of the city disappeared from his 320 South Fourth Street boarding house a week ago. His body, badly decomposed and reportedly in the river for days, was found opposite Hannibal and brought to Quincy for an inquest. The coroner and relatives were notified. death by his own hand is suspected amid months of despondency.
Rev Father Hohl appointed general in charge of St John s Catholic church Labor Day picnic details were set at Sunday night meeting. Committees named include Kitchen with Mrs Trummert and Mrs Jansen, Cashier Herman D Broemmel, Variety Mrs Wolterman and Mrs Sibbing, Candy and Ice Cream Miss Anna Anat Apron, Flowers Miss Rose Bruening, Lunch and Refreshments Miss Frances Schnelten, Wheel of Fortune represented by Mrs Winking and Albert Maas, Refreshments Henry Schnelten, Ten Pins Herman J Winking, Roly Poly Carl Bernard, Baby rack and kicking mule St Joseph s Young Men s Society.
A woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of backache headaches and irritability. The ad touts the remedy as a forty year root and herb treatment proven successful in easing diseases of women.
Mrs Edna Brock a trapeze performer in the Hagenbeck Wallace circus fell fifteen feet from a rigid trapeze to a board platform injuring her left arm and foot The fall occurred during the east end showroom and she was taken to the Hotel Quincy for bones reset and care Dr Otis Johnston attended her husband accompanied her and they would stay to assess the foot injury and overall condition later tonight
Mrs Marie Wielage to be represented by Govert and Lancaster in September court call as grand jury indicts draws. Defense likely hinges on self defense amid revolver threat claim. Wielage's mother Mrs Boland backing with funds. unnamed Hobbs case cited where local supporters funded defense.
The Streckfus line steamer Sidney, the Mississippi river’s largest excursion boat, will depart Quincy at 10 a.m. next Sunday for a trip to Hannibal for dinner, then continue to Louisiana twenty five miles below. The ship features a 140 by 35 foot dance floor and a new 8800 organphone replacing the steam calliope for pipe organ like music.
July hay fever troubles many, and Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is promoted as the ideal remedy for hay fever and asthma. It is said to heal the raw throat, ease choking sensations, reduce inflammation, and aid natural breathing with no habit forming drugs. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
Overland prominent at circus parade as Mac Irwin son of Leaton Irwin rode in a nifty Overland roadster. One of the big elephants carried a conspicuous banner in both the parade and the grand entree. Albert Wittler drove a touring Overland in the afternoon and evening procession.
Mayor Abbott faces puzzling questions about automobiles and decides to experience motoring firsthand. He recently purchased a beautiful new Overland from Lawin Overland and will test it in city conditions to resolve concerns.
Police rounded up four suspects after iron wheels stolen from Hutmacher Ice Co. were traced to the Riley brothers, who face grand larceny charges. Leslie Bryant and John Stone detained for prowling and theft, with multiple arrests noted as detectives pursue further connections.
An 18 year old circus driver suffered a crushed wrist when a streetcar struck his wagon at Twenty eighth and Maine streets on Sunday afternoon. He was thrown behind the horses, his arm tangled in the wagon’s double trees, requiring hospitalization at St Mary's. Doctor Otis Johnston ordered the lad kept at the hospital until fit to return to the circus.
Citrolax touted as best remedy for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels. Claims quick relief from a sick headache and thorough cleansing with no pain or nausea. Testimony from Salt Lake City resident R H Weihecht and Miller Arthur Drug Co endorsement noting no griping or unpleasant after-effects.
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