Cloudburst Sweeps Adams County Wrecks Bridges and Roads
A severe cloudburst and wind storm struck Quincy and surrounding areas, washing out bridges and roads, flooding homes and stores, and disrupting rail and telephone services. Rain totals reached about 3.63 inches in an hour and a quarter, with up to four inches by early evening, causing widespread damage including a $3,000 loss at Sanders Grocery and multiple rail line washouts complicating onward service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Quincy
Sanders
Twentieth
Maine Street
Burlington
O. K
Wabash
Louisiana
Fourteen Bridges Destroyed Reported After County Flood
County road commissioner Lo L Boyer said fourteen bridges were damaged or destroyed during the storm causing road losses in the thousands. Floodwaters flooded streets and cellars across the city, washing out paving, flooding Sanders Grocery and Prante's Saloon, and forcing residents to flee homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo L. Boyer
Boyer
Wavird
Ritchfield
North Fifth Street
Locust Street
Curtis Creek
Front Street
Bredeweg
Sanders
Maine
Vermont Street
Eighteenth
Twentieth Street
Fearful Levee Breach Threatens Fall Creek Area
Reports Monday night warned that the Indian Grave levee in Uraa township may fail, threatening Bear Creek drainage and nearby Lima Lake district. Crests of flood waters are expected around midnight as Rock Creek ran high, with communication to districts intermittently impaired and Fall Creek levee already washed out. Nearby towns Pavson Canton Keokuk and Payson reported wind and flood effects but limited damage overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uraa
Bear Creek
Lima Lake
Rock Creek
William Grieser
Indian Grove
Pavson
Fall Creek
Payson
Curtis Creek
West Quincy
Taylor
Quincy Pulse Dental Club to Meet at Hotel Quincy
Members of the Quincy Dental club will meet in the Hotel Quincy this evening at 6 o'clock. Dr Ralph Mc Reynolds and Dr H J Jenkins have moved into a suite on the third floor of the Mercantile bank building, occupying the former suite of Dr Center. Dr McReynolds formerly had a room on the fifth floor of the Illinois State Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dental Club
Quincy
Ralph Mc. Reynolds
H. J. Jenkins
Mercantile Bank
Dr. Center
McReynoldsormerly
Illinois State Bank
Vernon Henry credited for acting in Nathan Hale play
In The Whig issue for Saturday morning Vernon Henry was credited with clever acting in the senior play Nathan Hale at the Orpheum Friday night. The role had been played by Justin Carpenter as a frightened young husband, but Henry took the part of an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig
Vernon Henry
Justin Carpenter
Nathan Hale
Orpheum
Mr. Henry
Saved Train No 16 By Two Old Soldiers
Two veterans M. J. Stokes and former Station Agent Boggess at the Soldiers' home flagged northbound Train No. 16 on the Burlington to avert a derailment after a landslide undermined track. Superintendent E. J. Worden was aboard the detoured nine o'clock service, which carried passengers north after a late pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Stokes
Boggess
Burlington
Country club bridges ruined by severe flood in Maine area
A torrential downpour sent Curtis Creek to historic levels washing out several bridges. The Country Club grounds lost two bridge structures to the flood, one steel and one suspension, with supports washed away and a tree twisting the upper span. The new $500 bridge on South Twenty-fourth Street also failed, while minor damage occurred to a lawn mower crossing bridge. President Will Pfeiffer and Pro Charles Clarkson visited the site and plan replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth
Cherry
Lawndale
Maine
Twenty-ninth
Thirtieth Streets
Baldwin
South Fourth
A. W. D. Weis
Twelfth
Jersey Streets
Curtis Creek
Twenty
Country Club
South Twenty-fourth Street
Will Pfeiffer
Charles Clarkson
Lightning Strikes Highland Park Pool in Summer Storm
Highland Park suffered heavy damage from a storm as lightning struck the pool wall and wrecked the south area. The west wall work was torn out by the downpour flooding the pavilion and walks while owners Breinig and Hultz stood stunned. Repair will continue when weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Park
Breinig
Hultz
Rebekahs Meet in Pittsfield Today
A district Rebekah meeting will be held today in Pittsfield with members from the Irma lodge of Quincy attending. Names include Fern Burrows Daisy Vincent Nina Spencer Gertie Melvin Leona Adams Edith Woodworth Marie Shaw and several others. They will perform the twenty third annual memorial day work of the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Pittsfield
Irma Lodge
Quincy
Fern Burrows
Daisy Vincent
Nina Spencer
Gertie Melvin
Leona Adam
Edith Woodworth
Marie Shaw
Ella Gilmer
Osa Grote
Jennie Cooper
Richmond
Cora Balzer
A. Conger
Cora Nickel
Mary Woodworth
Anna Davenport
Two Quincy Surgeons Commissioned as Reserve Corps Lieutenants
Dr. Thomas B. Knox and Dr. Walter B. Stevenson have received notification from the U S army surgeon general in Washington that they are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Medical Reserve Corps. They must be ready to respond at once when called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Knox
Walter B. Stevenson
U.S. Army
Washington
Medical Reserve Corps
Hannibal Praises Quincy Ad Club Parade in St Louis Trip
The Hannibal Journal recalls Quincy Ad Club's parade to St Louis on Saturday night. The piece notes a lively procession with band and Boy Scouts, evokes historical eras, and humorously warns the group to arrive on time to avoid leaving the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal Journal
Quincy
St. Louis
Hannibal
Boy Scouts
Uncle Sam
George Washington
Martha
Old King Cole
Mother Goose
Miss Muffet
Peter
Pumpkin Eater
Red Riding Hood
the Wolf
Humpty Dumpty
Bo Peep
Jack
Action Against Tax Delinquents 1916 Taxes Due
Those who failed to pay their 1916 taxes have until 10 o'clock today to file objections. County treasurer E. W. Peter will then file complaints in county court and the court will render judgment. The third Monday in June brings a tax sale of unpaid properties. Attorney W. P. Martindale for the Indian Grave Drainage District objects to certain lands, providing a schedule claiming the correct tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Peter
Peter
W. P. Martindale
Indian Grave Drainage District
Eagles Hold First Meeting in New Hall No 635
The first meeting of the local aorta of Eagles No 635 was held in the new hall Sunday afternoon. Routine business was transacted. Finishing the third floor will cost 7000, and the assembly hall will be the city’s largest besides Highland Park hall and the Fifth Regiment armory. Completion is estimated at 70000 total. Two store rooms are rented for 1500 annually. Other societies occupying rooms include Woodmen of the World Gem City camp Modern Woodmen of America Stags Carriage and Wagonmakers Benevolent association and Retail Liquor Dealers Protective association. The Eagles lodge now has 600 members.
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Aorta of Eagles
New Hall
Assembly Hall
Highland Park Hall
Fifth Regiment
Eagles
New Temple
Woodmen of the World
Gem City Camp
Modern Woodmen of America
the Stags
The
Carriage and Wagonmakers’ Benevolent Association
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Acre of Eagles
Fred H. Stecht dies of pneumonia at 61 in Quincy
Fred H. Stecht died at 8 30 PM Monday at his home 829 South Sixth street from pneumonia after a six day illness. Born in St Louis Mo 61 years ago on March 5 he moved to Quincy at age ten and remained. He leaves his wife a brother Martin a daughter Florence Ellerbrecht and a niece Clara Stecht all of Quincy. He was a member of St Marys Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred H. Stecht
South Sixth Street
St. Louis
Quincy
Martin
Florence Ellerbrecht
Clara Stecht
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Funeral services held for Mrs Wesley J Niemeyer
Mrs Wesley J Niemeyer died Friday in Chicago. Funeral conducted Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Miller 2035 Maine Street by Rev A H F Hertzler. Mrs R Wilms sang. Four nephews served as bearers. Burial was Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley J. Niemeyer
Chicago
Frank Miller
Maine Street
A. H. F. Hertzler
R. Wilms Sang
Woodland Cemetery
Death of Anna Conklin Miss 80 Rockford Bird Expert
Edward Mulliner received word in Rockford of the death of his sister in law Miss Anna Conklin aged 80 after a period of illness. Renowned for bird lore she authored papers on bird habits and served as secretary of the Rockford Ornithological Society for years. She was sister to Mrs Mulliner and Mrs Major George S. Roper of Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Mulliner
Rockford
Anna Conklin
Ornithological Society of
George S. Roper
Funeral arrangements for Margaret Forke announced
The funeral will be held Wednesday morning at 3 30 o clock at the residence of her daughter Mrs Anna Vandi Boom on Wel Oak street and at 9 o clock in St Francis church Interment will be in St Boniface cemetery Friends are invited to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Forke
Anna Vandi
Red Cross
Women’s Society of the Central Baptist Church
Vermont Street
Red Cross Society
Circle 6
Marriage Licenses and Notices
Fred Lodwick of West Point and Helen Cronk of Quincy appear in the marriage license list. Thomas L Lomax of Marblehead and Myrtle Smith of Marblehead are listed together. Elmer Lee Stratton of Taylor Missouri is paired with Sallie Rosa Betz of Maywood Missouri. Frank L Heinze of Quincy is listed with Clara Flair of Quincy. Earl Francis Schnitker of Quincy and Marie Frances Heckenkamp of Riverside Township are noted as legal.
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Fred Lodwick
West Point
Helen Cronk
Quincey
Thomas L
Lomax
Marblehead
Myrtle Smith
Elmer Lee Stratton
Taylor
Sallie Rosa Betz
Maywood
Frank L. Heinze
Quincy
Clara Flair
Wees
Earl Francis Schnitker
Marie Frances Heckenkamp
Riverside Township
Mayor Revoke Saloon License After Sunday Liquor Violations
Mayor Thompson revoked the saloon license of E G Morrow and the city council approved. Morrow and bartender Otis Buseker face Sunday closing law and bootlegging charges. Morrow paid a $27.25 fine in police court. both bonded $200 for federal court hearing. The bar allegedly opened on Sunday at 212 North Sixth Avenue and whiskey sold on the streets. Authorities pledge strict enforcement of dramshop state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Morrow
Thompson
Morrow
Otis Buseker
United States
Martindale
Federal Grand Jury
North Sixth Avenue
Buseker
Red Cross drives fund today at United Cigar stores
A widespread Red Cross fundraising drive runs today with ten percent of gross receipts from United Cigar stores allocated to local Red Cross associations based on daily sales. Also notes a series of community meetings and sewing for the Red Cross with church groups and civic announcements in Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
United Cigar
Red Cross Association
Minstrel Thursday at St Peters hall by Cathl Order of Foresters
The Catholic Order of Foresters presents a minstrel Thursday evening at St Peters school hall. Cast members have worked hard on their parts and a fine performance is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George Court
Catholic Order of Foresters
St. Peters School Hall
Boy Auto Thief Arrested in Police Court Case
Roy Lampher a 16 year old boy at 735 Vermont St was charged by Patrolman Scott with attempting to steal a car from in front of the Vermont Street Methodist church Sunday night. Judge Reardon placed Lampher under Probation Officer Nolan in police court Monday as part of a campaign to curb youth car borrowing for joy rides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Lampher
Vermont St
Scott
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Nolan
Reardon
Lampher
Unlicensed Peddler Fined After Court Appearance
Ben Goodman, a peddler, charged with street vending without a license, failed to appear in police court Monday. He was fined 17.25 dollars and assessed 23.75 dollars in costs, equal to the cash bond he posted after being arrested Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Goodman
Parole Violated Earl Ray Recalled to St Charles School
Earl Ray on parole from St Charles Boys' School was returned to the institution by Judge Reardon Monday after trial for stealing a bicycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Ray
St. Charles
Visits Quincy Orlando Madrid or Barry on Business
A traveler visits Quincy Orlando Madrid or Barry and heads to Quincy on business. He reports general good conditions in his region though corn crops need warmer weather. His return was interrupted by a afternoon cloudburst that struck town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Orlando
Madrid
Barry
Dinner Held For Paul Cobby Before Nebraska Unit
Howard James district manager of Hershey in Quincy hosted a seven course dinner at the Hotel Quincy honoring Paul Cobby who departs the Burroughs office to join the Fifth Nebraska Infantry. A box party followed at the Orpheum with three young women present as part of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard James
Hershey Chocolate Company
Quincy
Paul Cobby
Burroughs
Fifth Regiment
Nebraska Infantry
P. R. Leever
Orpheum Theater
Cunie Snyder
Lize McNeill
Katherine Collins
Jean Cobby
T. 5. Cobby
PR. Leever
A. C. Parker
Parker
Fifth Nebraska Infantry
Tean
Pitth
Omaha
Baldwin Opening Draws Big Crowd at Amusement Park
Hundreds of Quincy residents gathered on opening day to enjoy Baldwin Park attractions including a balloon ascent by Fred Stalf and a parachute leap. Conditions were ideal as the ascent reached about 1500 feet. O V Rehmeyer drove an Elgin Six car through a 30 foot leap twice from a 14 foot incline.
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Quincy
Baldwin
Fred Stalf
Sam Baldwin
O. V. Rehmeyer
Masons Plan Camp Point Dedication Ceremony
About 100 Masons from Quincy will attend the dedication of the new Masonic temple in Camp Point on Wednesday. The ceremony will be conducted by Dr. Ralph H Wheeler, Mr grandmaster, with most of the state grand lodge officers expected to be present.
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Quincy
Camp Point
Ralph H. Wheeler
Grandmaster
Grand Lodge
Many Registering at G. C. Business College
Seventeen students enrolled over Saturday and Monday at Gem City Business College. Named entrants include Kent Dunham of Carthage, son of E. W. Dunham Hancock county judge, and PearL Mercer Newton Ta Rosie Schultz Keokuk Irene Chinn Ethyl Clutter Clarence Me Chive Scott Saline Mo Lola Smulling Hamilton Avery Brown Crossville Mildred Guthrie Paris Mo Alice H Moore Campbell Mo Esther Wilkinson Elsberry Mo Russell Tenney Shelbina Mo Agnes A Jensen Ralph Thieman Marguerite Edwards Loy E Barnes Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem City Business College
Kent Dunham
Carthage
E. W. Dunham
Hancock County Court
Pearl
Vera L. Mercer
Newton
Rosie Schultz
Keokuk
Irene Chinn
Ethyl Clutter
Clarence
Chive Scott
Saline
Lola Smulling
Hamilton
Avery Brown
Motorcycle Crash at Eighth and Kentucky Injures Rider
Roy Delabar lost control of a motorcycle on Eighth Street and struck Emil Vosse's car at the Eighth and Kentucky intersection. The bike and car were damaged and Delabar suffered a nasty fall with no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Delabar
Eighth Street
Emil Vosse
Eighth and
Kentucky
Rumor of Fred Hancock’s Death Quashed by Police
Police deny reports that Fred Hancock was drowned in the river while cresting in a skiff. Officers say a patrolman on his beat saw Mr. Hancock shortly before 2:30 this morning, refuting the circulating rumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hancock
Quincey
Mr. Hancock
Motorists Return by Train After Davenport Visit
Mr and Mrs John Wheelock returned home by train after visiting Mrs Wheelocks parents in the Tri Cities Saturday night. Rainy weather forced them to leave their car in Davenport and better weather is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wheelock
Tri Cities
Wanted Carrier Boys for North Routes
Circulation Department of the Whig Office seeks 14 year old applicants for carrier routes in the northern area. Apply in person at the Whig Office Circulation Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Part
Whig Office
Broadway paving plan gains city backing in 7 to 3 vote
The city council approved a 3000 share for Broadway concrete paving from Twenty fourth to Thirtieth streets and a sewer install, contingent on a matching county appropriation and property owner agreement to cover the remaining costs. Total estimated cost stands at 26000 with debate over city financial participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Tearney to Visit Quincy for Sunday Mass Meeting
A. R. Tearney president of the Three I league will visit Quincy Sunday. George McGuire says Tearney promised to come and asked for a mass meeting. McGuire, who met Tearney in Chicago, says Tearney was impressed by Quincy and predicts the team will finish near the top.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Tearney
Quincy
Vermont Street M E Relief Offering Sends $120
After a message about storm distress in Mattoon and Charleston, the Vermont Street Methodist church collected an offering. Rev. G F Oliver sent $120 to Rev. C P Baker of the relief committee in Charleston on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Charleston
Vermont Street
G. F. Oliver
C. P. Baker
Relief Committee
Unsettled Weather Across Illinois Missouri and Town
Illinois and Missouri face unsettled weather Tuesday and Wednesday with showers and thunderstorms. Widespread unsettled conditions bring cooler trends by midweek in parts of the northwest with fresh shifting winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Town
River Forecast Predicts Small Rise Downstream
A forecast indicates the river from below Quincy will rise slightly for about 20 to 30 hours. Expected increases include about 0.4 feet at Quincy, 0.8 feet at Hannibal, and 1.2 feet at Louisiana, signaling modest flood risk downstream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Louisiasna
St. Paul Davenport
Ottumwa
Reokuk
Warsaw
Getree
Louisiana
Se. Louis
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E. J. Worden
Galesburg
Frank Hart
Third Street
Sixteenth
Vine Streets
Tenth
Prante
Reperta
Fear Indian Grave
Mendon
Nutt
Strickler
Canton
St. Joseph's Hospital
Abe Martin
Toniéut
Clectore
NAVY
24Th Street
Highland
Rebekahs
Quincy Ad Club
U. S
C. E
George Cawthorne
Christian Endeavor Union
East End
Tune UI
Camp Parker
Union
J. J. Beals
J. M. A. Robinson
American Well Works
South Quincy
A. H. Beitman
Perkins Engineering Company
John
Selma Gelling
Harold and
Mary Knapheide
Knapheide
Grubb
Ursa
J. L. Grubb
Ella McKenna
Eva Stewart
Jane Ensminger
G. W. Miller
North Sixth Street
Vermont Streets
Mary Masons
G. C. Business College
Guy
Council
McNutt
Ross
Hoar
Ellis
Simmonds
Lepper
Hyatt
Bickhaus
Geers
Owen
Schang
Tompkins
Meers
Theits George McGuire
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