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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1915
Page
2
Petition to Mayor William K Abbott of Quincy Illinois objects to a new jitney ordinance. Citizens and taxpayers urge veto, calling the measure discriminatory and prohibitive to the jitney business and urging continuation of the jitney services.
County Clerk Billy Smith has not yet received hunting licenses from the state fish and game commission, delaying squirrel season preparations opening August 1. The new laws restrict rabbits and migratory waterfowl. the commission states licenses will arrive in time.
Brown county fair boosters from Mt Sterling visit Quincy to urge the Chamber of Commerce to back a Wabash special train on August 5 for fair goers. The Brown county fair, August 3 to 6, is promoted as a major event likely to attract many Quincy attendees. The executive committee will meet with Wabash officials soon to discuss arrangements.
Delays in transit caused by Highland Park management postponed last evening's fireworks display. The event was rescheduled for July 28.
Apple growers gathered in Felte orchard near Hannibal to discuss harvest prospects and maintenance. President H C Cupp presided as delegates debated Ben Davis and Jonathan crops, twig blight, and proper care. Col Dalton urged plain talk and orchard visits for efficiency. Perry, Laverton, New Canton, Quincy, Perry and other towns were represented.
Cecil Griffin an insurance agent about 30 was arrested on a state warrant charging collection of money under false pretenses. He came from Hannibal where he worked for Prudential and may have also worked for Metropolitan. Griffin is married with a child and was held pending a morning hearing before Judge P W Reardon.
Harry Osborne of Chicago formerly of Quincy died suddenly yesterday afternoon at 2 15 after dinner while watching carpenters erect a fence at his mother-in-law’s home. Coroner’s inquest found death by cerebral hemorrhage. He was well known in Quincy where he lived for years. his wife Molly Aldag Osborne had died years earlier. Funeral arrangements pending, body to be buried in Quincy.
The sale of chautauqua tickets at two dollars ends Saturday night. From Sunday onward, buyers must pay two dollars and fifty cents to obtain tickets. The change tightens access and raises admission by fifty cents.
Edward Menke of 922 South Twenty second street suffered severe burns when gasoline spilled during filling ignited by engine heat at Eighteenth street and Broadway. Fire crews extinguished the blaze, Menke received aid at a drug store, then was taken home. His injuries were not considered life threatening and he was expected to recover in days. The motorcycle was wrecked and uninsured.
Mayor W. K. Abbott yesterday morning named Mrs. Jessie Caldwell of North Eleventh Street police matron after selection by the board of police commissioners. Chief Koch will outline duties this week and she will assume the duties next Monday morning. Caldwell, whose husband was a former Chicago private detective, was among nearly a dozen applicants and was deemed well suited for the job.
Chief of Police Koch says no promising clue found after a break in at Odell jewelry store Tuesday night. Diamonds and knives worth about 200 dollars stolen. Pinkerton Detective Wallace joined local officers Bumster and Scharnhorster, but the quartet failed to locate the thief, who is believed to be a professional and possibly not remaining in Quincy.
The lifeless body of August Knorr a 31 year old farmer of Ellington township was found hanging in a buggy shed on his farm. He was last seen Wednesday night and a coroner's jury ruled death a suicide. Witness H Albright said Knorr ordered two gates opened and was seen with a rope late Wednesday night. Neighbors searched the farm and a doctor declared life extinct. Knorr left a wife and several children.
Mrs. Anna Wand a longtime Quincy resident died at 1 15 PM yesterday at her son Joseph J Wand s home 1420 South Eighth Street Born August 14 1828 in Germany she was nearly 87 and had lived in Quincy over sixty years A devout Catholic she belonged to St Mary s parish and previously lived on Monroe Street Survived by sons Joseph J Wand Nick Wand and daughter Mrs John Bittmann plus eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild Many friends mourn her passing.
Harrison Arnold known as Harry Arnold completed a small river steamboat as an exact model of river craft. The craft was built in ten days or two weeks using only a pocket knife and was finished with full equipment. It appears ready for a trip once steam is raised.
Tom Lofton of St Louis has been visiting with friends since Monday and left last night to return home.
Springfield reports the Illinois State Fair will run September 17 to 25 with a strong emphasis on educational and agricultural exhibits. Ruth Law the woman aviator will fly daily aiming for 2000 feet altitude and 60 mph, while Adjutant General Dickson oversees the boys state fair school military camp. The event includes $85,000 in cash premiums and $25,000 in speed event purses, plus nightly vaudeville and a War of Nations electrical show. The University of Illinois will exhibit dairy cattle swine and milk processing demonstrations.
F W Osborn, Kansas City real estate and loan businessman, writes a congratulatory letter to the Quincy Chamber of Commerce on completing its new home. He recalls efforts during his administration, credits Mr Heller for a key $1,000 contribution and Mr Levi for leadership, sending best wishes to the Chamber and its secretary Mr C F Perry.
A vintage cough remedy named Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey promises relief for coughs and colds. It touts healing Pine Balsam Tar and Honey composition and urges readers to buy the 25 cent bottle from local dealers.
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