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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1915
Page
2
Brown County expects a record wheat crop this year with estimates reaching at least 200000 bushels. Mount Sterling buyer E. E Pendleton says prices likely stay near a dollar as European demand and war impact keep markets strong. Crop advice favors stacking, early plowing, disking, and careful harvesting amid storage and market concerns.
Paroled inmate Eagle from Joliet penitentiary is held by police in a theft probe involving silk, shoes, and merchandise. Detectives Bum pster and Scharnhorst recovered over twenty yards of silk and pursue whether the items came from a nearby stock or freight cars. Earlier reports linked the suspect to shoe sales. Court actions included Gretchen pleads guilty to peace disturbance, fined five dollars and costs. Y E James Hughes denied charges with a venue change. Bonney found guilty and fined thirty five dollars. Ollmer bond set at one hundred dollars as the case proceeds.
Mayor Abbott returns to the city hall after a health lull, stating partial recovery and plans to be in the office intermittently for about a week. Frank Jasper reports dog tax receipts rising with 829 male and 54 female tags paid since June 1, improving over last year. Duke Schroer says Wallace-Hagenbeck circus will exhibit at Baldwin Park on Monday July 19, arriving from Macon Missouri, with tents set in Baldwin park.
Police restrained Alex Peair after an officer, William H. Gross, observed him trying to sell a small diamond ring. Detectives Scharnhorst and Bumster lead the inquiry as Peair, described as well dressed with crook-like traits, is held on vagrancy charges.
Last night Ghaz zeh Grotto hosted a steamer outing on the .G. W. Hill from 8 to 11 45 detailing a pleasant after supper voyage. The Hill also carried the Presbyterian excursion to Hannibal with about 350 aboard. Dr W H Gross resumed duties as health commissioner after three days of stomach illness, with Chief George Koch covering in his absence. Miss Trene Brackensieck won the Musselman medal at St Jacob parochial school for top penmanship improvement. Rev G D Hamm presented the award before the summer term closes.
Rev. Father Didacus, pastor, announces St Francis church will reopen and services resume tomorrow morning after temporary closure due to smallpox. Children will not be allowed to attend services for a time.
E C Wittmer yesterday named J L Hase George B Horton and himself as the three official delegates to the annual Mississippi Valley Power Boat association meeting in Hannibal starting July 4 A special Quincy Power Boat club meeting is set for next Friday night A fleet of about twenty Quincy boats will sail for Hannibal on the morning of July 5
Members of Post A. T. P. A. will hold their monthly meeting in Moose Club rooms this evening. The agenda includes business of importance followed by a smoker.
Ray Tucker, Harry Morwitz, and Dan Fitzgerald arrived in Quincy by motor boat and predicted the Mississippi Valley association regatta will surpass any previous race meet the group has aimed for.
Crowds at Highland Park grow with warm weather as the resort spares no expense for first class entertainment. Thursday night featured the most elaborate fireworks display yet and Friday brought another large turnout for the O’Farrell dance and other diversions in the park.
A doctor recommends Dr King's New Discovery as a cheap simple remedy for coughs colds and bronchial and lung ailments. One fourth to one teaspoonful as needed soothes and checks symptoms. Visit your druggist today and start treatment for relief and cure.
Peking June 25. The modern spirit of China is personified by Chang Chien, minister of agriculture and commerce. He aims to apply practical philanthropy to improve land and society, likening his vision to Ben Franklin in its blend of science and public good.
John Luke of 644 Kentucky street suffered a severe eye injury when a Lusk Livery stable employee poured carbolic acid into his eye, mistaking it for eye lotion. The burn is permanent in the right eye. doctors hope to save the left. Luke, unemployed with a family, endured extreme pain and vision loss after the mishap at the barn.
Illinois Iowa and Missouri grain dealers met at Hotel Newcomb to oppose a Missouri law barring dealers from supervising grading and weighing in St Louis markets. Delegates from three states noted railroads and terminals matters, discussed crop outlook, and reported favorable wheat and small grain conditions. The Missouri group has grown to 350 members.
Building and grounds committee decides public school playgrounds are not baseball parks. A sign will warn men and boys against using Emerson school grounds for a baseball field after a complaint from nearby property owners. A telegram from Danville asks Governor Dunne to veto the Thompson bill limiting city high school tuition to $40 monthly to county pupils. The matter was informally discussed with no recommendations expected at the next local directorate meeting.
City police board votes to permanently suspend Night Patrolman Adrian Young for conduct unbecoming an officer after Chief Koch temporarily suspended him on June 7. Five or six witnesses largely testified he was intoxicated and behaved improperly while Patrolman Joseph Martin, on the First Ward beat with Young, was suspended at the same time. Martin resigned to avoid a hearing. Young pressed his case.
Attorney A. D. Stevens of Springfield works for Quincy's gas rate fight after informal talks with Mayor Abbott and city officials. No agreement reached. Stevens to stay through today and possibly join a council committee tour of the plant. Valuation report due in Springfield on July 6 detailing the holdings and campaign plan for reduced rates.
Barry will stage a two day celebration on Friday and Saturday July 2 and 3 attracting visitors from QuinCy Hannibal and beyond. The event features two bands a male chorus free vaudeville acts DeGara sisters Prof. Cliff and dogs a comedy juggler a baseball game and moving pictures of crowds. Hannibal Commercial club plans to attend.
After ten months of war the losses suffered by the contending navies present points for speculation. The Journal of Commerce compares the relative merits of various offensive weapons in the naval struggle and shows how costly it is to indulge in minor encounters.
The Texas Wonder claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles and dissolves gravel and diabetes. It targets men and women and regulates bladder issues in children. Available by mail for 31.00 if not sold by a druggist. One bottle lasts about two months. testimonials advertised from this and other states. Dr C W Hall, 8926 Olive Street, St Louis, Mo, product sold by druggists.
In circuit court yesterday Arthur Johnson filed a denial to his wife Stella Johnson’s adultery claim and the case will proceed at the October civil term with jury in charge. Ada Reinheimer seeks separation from John Reinheimer on cruelty and restoration of her maiden name Ada Hayes after a ten day marriage. Maggie Harmon asks to set aside twenty nine years of marriage citing alleged unduly intimate conduct by Jacob Harmon. Other cases heard included Willey versus Willey Holmes versus Holmes DeWitt versus DeWitt Williams versus Williams Allen versus Allen Gilmore versus Gilmore.
Charles Wellman of Eau Claire Wisconsin died at 730 AM yesterday at the home of A F Behrens 1868 Hampshire Street where he had been visiting for several days He was born in Quincy Illinois on April 15 1872 and was 43 years old He is survived by his widow one sister two brothers and his parents Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
At the Orpheum Sunday the Oliver Players will stage Franz Molnar's The Devil, a New York sensation praised for its original plot and human frailties. The company enlarges the cast, uses elaborate scenery, and aims for a high class production on par with The Stranger. A matinee is set for 2 30 this afternoon, with further plans including Within The Law and The Fortune Hunter.
Mr and Mrs T Flair of North Eighth Street travel to Muskogee Oklahoma to attend the funeral of their late nephew John Moran who succumbed Thursday to typhoid fever.
Walter Burlingame improved after a head gash and remained at St Marys hospital. O L Herron and family moved to Quincy to reside here after relocating from Peoria where he worked at Walton Heights. John Ball was moved to Blessing hospital with pneumonia and his condition was listed as serious. Billy Perkins, about 70, suffered a heart stroke near Fifth and Maine and was transported home. he later recovered. Christian Church youth held a basket supper at Baldwin park and swam at the bathing beach. another South Side swimming party was planned for this evening.
A July 5 picnic is planned by members of the choir of St. Peter's Catholic church. The exact site is not decided, with South Park expected as the choice. The outing aims to celebrate the Natal Day with church groups.
Fishermen along the river say prospects for a big crop never looked better as the river continues to fall and Quincy’s army of anglers looks forward to some good fishing in the immediate future.
W. D. Flemming of Bay City Michigan, formerly of Quincy, arrived yesterday to spend two weeks’ vacation with his mother Mrs. N. L. Flemming at 1026 North Eleventh Street.
Meetings of labor unions will be held at the Labor temple Ninth and State on evenings next week. Monday lists Carpenters 1366 Electrical Workers Tailors Barbers with no meetings scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday includes Iron Molders Pressmen Press Feeders Team Drivers.
A group of about 12 junior boys from the high school will leave early next week for a riverside camp outing. The trip is expected to be a big time with the students pitching tents and spending time outdoors.
Aged Resident DL-Advices received yesterday report Charles Cooper aged 78 of Quin cy is seriously ill while visiting his daughter in St Louis. His wife and another daughter departed yesterday for St Louis to be with him.
Lena Perkins of the gas house flats Ninth and Jersey street was released from the work house Thursday evening and was rearrested Friday afternoon on neighbors’ complaint. They say she threw slop in her back yard and used vile language when confronted about her actions.
Dr H L Whipple now occupies eight rooms on the third floor of the Illinois State bank building in Quincy. The clinic features painless dentistry via an oxygen analgesia machine, silver green room finishes, two operating rooms in mulberry and blue Tiffany colors, and a fully hygienic, electrically operated tool suite. The Harry J Bosworth Co of Chicago furnished and installed the fittings with Mr Bosworth overseeing the setup.
Public playgrounds for Quincy children are planned at Franklin and Lincoln school grounds, to open by July 6. Otto Wurl will supervise with Miss Mary Alexander at Franklin and Mr. and Mrs. Roberts at Lincoln. Daily programs include gymnastic and games, outdoor outings, folk dances, crafts, and track activities, with a full schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Slight inflammation of the bronchial tubes causes a distressing cough and restless sleep. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound soothes raw inflamed surfaces, relieves the tickling cough, and helps you sleep during summer trips. Useful for coughs colds bronchial affections and la grippe coughs. Miller and Arthur Drug Co.
In Dunkirk on June 25, airmen located a 13 inch German gun that shelled the town. French and English volunteers, including pilots and observers, vied for the task. A biplane crew designated by censor approval, led by Monsieur M and observer Monsieur H, earned the honor as four other machines stood ready to follow.
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