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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1917
Page
10
In a July 21 1917 prank Mayor Thompson presented a fake order removing Chief Louis N Melton and appointing John F Garner as chief. Garner revealed the stunt to the patrol, and Melton kept his position while officers celebrated with a genuine gold star badge.
Mrs Anna Stipe 52 died 7 pm Saturday at 628 Byorth Fifth Street after a yearlong illness of dropsy. Born Jan 23 1865 in Adair county Ohio she lived in Quincy six months. Her husband died a month ago and she leaves four children two sons Thomas and Charles Stipe at home two daughters Mrs John Hudnut and Mrs Hugh Browning of Quincy and two grandchildren Charles and John Moore Hannibal and Tom Moore Arkansas plus sister Mrs M Ort Arkansas. Body to Hannibal for burial.
Leonard Tofall of H. M. Sheer company sustained severe injury Saturday morning when his hand was caught in a press, resulting in the loss of two fingers.
The Whig notes Illinois voluntarily met most Civil War draft calls. Through 1861 to 1864 Illinois enrolled 145,073 volunteers with 3,082 drafted. By 1864 the state reached 197,360 total, with 194,198 volunteers and 3,062 drafted, narrowly missing the call by about 100 men.
Otis Elevator company workers at the Quincy works held a major annual outing on Dick's farm at North Twenty-fourth Street. Hundreds gathered, enjoying an all day program with a 12:30 to 6:00 schedule featuring athletic events with cash prizes, music, dancing, vaudeville, ample food and drink, and strong committee organization overseeing grounds amusement and refreshments.
The body of John Wennerstrom was found at 8 15 a m Saturday floating in the Mississippi near Delaware street foot by August Lange and Conrad Montage. The police were notified and the body taken to Wiskirchen's undertaking parlors. Coroner Amen held an inquest and the jury ruled death by drowning with in personal crisis intent. Rockford relatives have been notified but no response had been received.
Mrs C W Leffingwell chairs Quincy Women’s Committee as Isabelle Devier outlines mobilizing women for national defense food conservation. Between July 16 and 28 women are urged to sign Hoover pledge cards at the YWCA after receiving instruction from local committees and the Food Administration.
Ralph H. Merrell, 20, of Hamilton IL, was arrested for forgery at Burlington station by Chief Melton and Detective Piercy. He faces arraignment before Judge Reardon Monday. Police say he passed a $10 check forged in the name of E W Miller at Charles Kessell's Clothing store and used the proceeds for purchases and to cover other payments. He recently left work after a thumb injury.
Mayor J A Thompson designated July 22 to July 28 as weed cutting week to clear unsightly and unhealthy growths on vacant lots and along sidewalks. The proclamation urges all citizens to remove weeds to keep Quincy clean, healthy, and beautiful for America.
Deputy William Schaeffer and his wife left Saturday for St. Charles Illinois with several Negro boys destined for a boys' school there. From Paloma the party planned to continue to Chicago for a few days. The article notes a land sale in Paloma with details of parcels and buyers. It also mentions canning demonstration at Cheerful home settlement and Junior Red Cross meeting at YWCA with details on times and attendance.
Candle toppled during fumigation at United Cereal Mills office caused a general alarm at 9 30 PM. Fire department crews from stations 1 2 3 and 4 arrived. no damage reported. Also notes a mad dog killed near St Marys hospital by Patrolman Murphy and Connell after police sought it. Mary Hunter bound over to fall grand jury on grand larceny charge for a silk dress theft from W T Duker Co. Draft comes too late for Robert Markus currently in ROTC Camp at Fort Sheridan after University of Wisconsin studies.
London reports Kennedy Jones retiring general of food economy states England will have nearly seven months of breadstuff stocks for the cereal year. He cites March shortages and submarine losses but credits voluntary cooperation for improved outlook with large potato crops and new tonnage coming next month.
An excursion for the Red Cross benefit will sail to Keokuk no Wednesday under Grace Whipple and Alpha chapters. The Grace Whipple and Alpha social chairs oversee plans with Mrs. Charles McCormick and Mrs. Chris Tuff directing ticket sales and arrangements at the Masonic temple. The steamboat charter had been set by the consistory council for July 25 but wartime delays redirected the outing to support the Red Cross through the Eastern Star.
Three cases set this week are postponed to the August term of county court. Myrtle Freese and Dewain Carpenter face vagrancy charges, Agnes Koetters and Richard Jones also face vagrancy accusations, and Harlem L. Gorden, a former soldier, is charged with destroying furniture at the Soldiers' home.
Illinois warns of partly cloudy skies and continued warmth with possible local thunder showers. Monday looks generally fair and cooler. Missouri predicts generally fair weather with continued warmth, potential local thunder showers, and a cooler Sunday night into Monday.
Public notice outlines the draft process with Quincy’s quota near 300 and 850 names published. Exemption boards, medical exams, and drawing procedures are described, with officials named and offices prepared in the federal building and Farmers' Bank building in Liberty. Local boards await instructions from Washington and confirm stance on voluntary enlistment limits per regulations.
Shrapnel reports that five men were refused admission to the navy at the local office on Saturday as the office can enlist only two men per week in regular service. Beginning Thursday two more were to be chosen while aviators and machinists remain in demand. Several women will supply homemade cakes to Camp Parker for dinner and supper today, with delivery at noon, to comfort the boys waiting for the treat.
Yesterday's temperatures ranged with 7am near 04, noon around 80, 5pm about 86, and midnight at 63. The page shows garbled OCR text but provides a basic day of temperature values and river stage at midnight.
Jacksonville Rich ards was elected president of the Illinois State Branch of Postoffice Clerks at their annual convention in Peoria. Other officers named include B. H. Langberg of Elgin as vice president A. H. Lewis of Bloomington as secretary and Travis Brown of Decatur as treasurer.
Short notice for a circulation job at the Whig Office. Applicants should be at least 14 years old and ready to work the north part route. apply at the Circulation Department.
George Hill, drunk, fired on Thomas Douglas, a Mester Fertilizer employee, as he left work. The first shot drew aid, Hill was overpowered, arrested, and Douglas treated. bullet pierced the calf. Douglas walked home after dressing. Police noted Hill carried a loaded revolver and extra cartridges.
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