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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
5
Quincy sold Liberty bonds totaling about 790 650 dollars with banks and civic committees contributing the bulk. Adams County totals and county reports await audit while city leaders credit broad public effort and cross group cooperation for surpassing the quota and funding government needs.
George H. Wilson returned from Springfield after backing a banking bill. The amendment lowers the capitalization for private banks in mid sized cities from 100000 to 50000, with higher capitalization required only when deposits reach 500000. State Street Bank and Broadway Bank in Quincy are affected.
W H Walters of Peoria is touring to the four corners of the United States in a year long journey of more than 100000 miles. He left Peoria with one dollar to prove vagary is unnecessary, earning his way by writing cards and seeking the police chief's signature in every city he visits. He plans first class travel, hotel stays, and baggage handling, leaving Quincy yesterday and heading toward Trannibal. A reward awaits if he completes the feat.
Samuel and Wallace Louis and Martha Wallace James and Nellie Moffett and Mary Ritter to Elwood Quivney transfer part of section 4, township 1 south, range 6 west for 5060 dollars in Concord township. Elwood and Filma Quivney then transfer part of the same property to John A. Brick.
J W Dozier, a graduate and former Gem City Business College teacher, has been promoted to assistant sales manager at the National Cash Register company based in Dayton, Ohio. He came from Nakomis, HL to enroll in the college and later joined the Dayton firm.
The railroad committee of the city council met Thursday afternoon to handle routine business and a petition for a permit to build a sidetrack to the new plant of the American Strawboard Manufacturing Co. The committee adjourned to investigate further conditions at the strandboard factory.
A late edition note indicates a city property sale had not closed yet. The back page pulse suggested the deal remained pending as of last night information.
The steamer Quincey carrying passengers and freight left St Louis for St Paul and reached Quincy at 11 15 PM after a delay caused by a storm between Quincy and Louisiana. The voyage was scheduled to arrive about 9 PM.
The Elks held a Flag Day program Thursday night in their rooms. The event featured singing by Mrs. Vasen and Mrs. Arnold, a history paper by Ed Allen, and readings including "When Freedom From Her Mountain Heights." Bishop Fawcett spoke on the flag’s ideals and America’s stance, ending with a call for righteousness.
The Junior Red Cross announces buttons available at the YWCA and Sunday school reps. Ten cent button is earned first, fifty cent button requires trading in old button plus forty cents, and a regular Red Cross button exists. Money spent must be earned by children. if given a button they must earn another dollar for the treasury. Parents urged to aid in earning.
The hospital supply committee of the Red Cross chapter has written to headquarters for directions on shipping out the work it has finished and what may be sent in the next week or two. The Ellington auxiliary of the Quincy chapter has begun sewing under the direction of the Quincy instructors.
The Red Cross relocated workdays at the Cheerful Home gymnasium from Tuesday to Friday, now operating Wednesday Thursday and Friday from 9 to 5. This change affects volunteers and scheduling at the local relief effort.
The Dewey school Parent-Teacher Association met at Mrs. James Rigg’s home to organize a July 4 lawn party on Mrs. M. Wittman’s lawn. Committees cover refreshment, candy, cake, tea, and tables with members including Mrs. Wittman, Mrs. Wolfe, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Ellis, and others. the group will reconvene in two weeks to finish plans.
The Rev William Francis Mayo former assistant rector will preach at the Church of the Good Shepherd tonight at 8 o'clock. He arrives from West Park New York and will spend time in Quincy with relatives while offering confession and spiritual conferences. A Pilgrimage of Prayer follows with daily services next week including Masses at 9 and 4 pm meditations for missions nation and world war prayers.
Manual training domestic science and graphic art from city schools will be shown in the old Lesser building on Hampshire Street starting at noon today. The exhibit, approved by the board of education, runs noon to evening Saturday and Sunday afternoon, inviting patrons and interested parties to view school work without visiting the schools. Works from nearly every city school will be on display and a large attendance is anticipated.
The minstrel show given by the St George Court C. O. F. at St Peter's school hall on June 7 was a hit and will be repeated Thursday evening June 21 in Highland Park.
To Visit In East William Thomas 638 Maple Street and his daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs J L Straub left on the Eli this morning for Chicago and from there they will go to Philadelphia Pa for a visit with relatives. While in the east Mr Thomas expects to take a trip to the national capital.
Mrs Aumann of 515 North Third street was transported to Jacksonville for treatment at the state hospital for the insane by deputy sheriff Joseph Lipps on Thursday evening.
The board met Thursday afternoon for its regular monthly session. Routine business was approved including re-papering and repainting engine houses and minor repairs identified during a visit a week earlier.
Selma L. Honer from city Opal I. Meeks of La Belle Mo and Alice H. Moore of Campbell Mo enroll in Gem City Business College, marking new registrations.
County farm adviser E. W. Rusk visited farms around Clayton spending Thursday afternoon and night offering guidance on multiple agricultural topics to local farmers.
A northern area route is vacant for a good paper carrier. Applicants must be at least 14 years old. Apply at the Circulation Department Whig Office.
The Bloomington Pantograph notes Dr. E F Stannus of Quincy energized the state Eagles convention with a stirring appeal praising Quincys river access parks theaters and hotels. Quincy won the 1918 convention after a hard fight with Peoria Rock Island Canton and Chicago delegates. The event will bring thousands to Quincy in June 1918 with plans for lodge insurance and a thousand dollar life policy for members at front.
Metry Alexanderovich Swartzkopen sky, a Russian exile and former battalion commander, spoke at Eagles hall about political crimes of autocratic rule and his Siberian prison life. He addressed Hannibal crowds after a noon Chamber of Commerce talk and performed a rifle trick. He plans to leave for Chicago at 1 o clock, then New York, with possible direct trip to Russia if conditions permit. He has written to Kerensky offering aid for order and stability. an answer is expected soon.
Eighteen girls and boys were graduated from St Peter's Catholic church parochial school at the annual commencement exercises held Thursday evening in the church hall. Rev Father Driscoll awarded the diplomas to Lenora Honack Malcolm Grant Ethel Deters Carol Kremer Margaret Carroll Mary Ford Tda Huber Millicent Hamma Emma Carey Joseph Lanza John Ernst Louise Thompson Lillian Ricker George Schrage Charles O'Neill Anna Brice Marie Straley and William O'Neill. The program opened with a chorus by the grammar grades. Our Country's Call was given by a group of little boys followed by The Flag Beside the Cross and No Better Country Than U S A. An action song Little Letter Carriers was well given. The pantomime The Star Spangled Banner was enjoyed by all. Little Snowdrops given by the little girls of the school was good. The drama Parcisius was well acted. A wreath drill was cleverly done by the pupils of the 3rd and 4th grades. The closing number was a chorus My Own U S. The entire program was of a patriotic nature and the attendance was large.
John Tai a Chinaman and Lulu Mc Coy also known as Lulu Davis were arrested at 632 Hampshire Street at 11 p m on a disorderly conduct charge. Police Meise Piercy J Maas and H Maas conducted the arrest. Tai was freed on bail after a local Chinese crowd raised 200 for him and the woman. They face arraignment before Judge Reardon.
Shrapnels James Irwin, brother of Captain Burr Invin, has joined the American ambulance field service and arrived in Quincy with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Invin. He plans to sail from New York for France on June 23. Dartmouth graduate. Also listed are Loren C. Greenwell of Augusta, Scott W. Farwell, Arthur B. Jones, and Max Lee Harts, all enlisting in the Navy at the federal building recruiting station.
Three hundred baseball fans in Alton pledged funds after Branch Rickey, president of the St. Louis club, spoke at a meeting. Rickey pledged 100 and offered players, helping to retain Aston's Three-league franchise as about 3,000 was subscribed with plans to raise 2,000 more to cover a 4,000 debt.
Mrs J F Walker and her daughter Ruth have traveled to Denver Colorado for a several weeks long vacation, according to a brief local notice.
Probate notes list William B. Curry and Charles T. Curry as executors of Christopher O. Curry with a petition for public sale. Marianna Husemann reports $339 total. American Surety asks release from August H. Wehmeyer bond of $3,200 and requires new surety by June 25. State Savings, Loan and Trust conservator for Fred C. Schaefer reports $1,708 in assets and $664 in expenditures leaving 1,044. Emily H. Collins, executrix for William H. Colling, reports $2,104 total.
Adams county plans a $15,000 county road relief fund to assist townships, though funds will be allocated via road and bridge committee rather than direct appropriation. Townships proceed with work, with a $3,000 East Broadway plan referred for committee recommendation, pending potential deduction from the $15,000 pool. Seven townships receive road and bridge aid. grand jurors are named. no $3,000 farm improvement grant. The board approves weekly pauper care pay and stenographer pay through September. meeting adjourns.
Several members of the Quincy Credit Men's association will attend the national convention of credit men in Kansas City from June 19 to 22. The trip includes a special Chicago line train leaving at 9 a.m. June 18 and arriving 9 p.m. in Kansas City with a stop in Quincy at 2 45 p.m. More than 100 Chicago credit men are expected and Quincy travelers will have accommodation on the train.
Illinois shows fair weather Friday through Sunday with slowly rising temperatures. Missouri and Iowa expect fair conditions Friday and Saturday with rising temperatures on Friday.
The river is expected to rise slowly for 24 to 36 hours with stage projections for Saturday or Saturday night. Quincy sees 16.4 to 16.7 feet, Hannibal 16.7 to 17.0 feet, and Louisiana at around 15.0 feet.
Public service style ad urges early treatment of coughs and colds to prevent pneumonia. Claims the medicine kills germs and soothes the throat while loosening phlegm and clearing air passages. Notes mild laxatives to remove waste aggravating the cold and lists price and outlet at druggists.
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