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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1917
Page
3
A large Labor temple mass meeting led by John D. Wall denounces entering war, attacking press influence and urging prepared, just defense. Clergymen back the antiwar resolution calling for tax fairness and protection of workers, with speakers criticizing Morgan interests and food speculation.
In Deer Ridge Missouri on March 6 Miss Ruth Marx while cleaning unearthed a rusty shotgun. The gun discharged tearing a wall hole and igniting hanging clothes. She was frightened but aided in extinguishing the blaze with help.
Pedro Lermo, who had been in Quincy attending the Gem City Business College, left Monday for his home in Savana Cuba.
A historical resolution urges Congress to pursue peace while strengthening national defense. It calls for neutrality in ships, limits on food exports, strict mobilization controls, anti speculation, fair wages, universal military service, and broader tax and industrial reform to prevent war profiteering and protect the common good. The document appeals to the President and lawmakers to consider these measures.
Professor F E Cornell of Chicago a renowned singer and teacher for 45 years will perform songs for the Chamber of Commerce Glee Club tonight then announce his plan to settle permanently in Quincy Also reported two families will move from Quincy to LaGrande Oregon seeking milder climate Postal notices say mail to Laconia and to many European and tropical countries was lost in the New York to Washington window between Feb 14 and Feb 17 including most allied nations except Russia
Prowlers carried off a 200 pound gas engine a carburetor and several other machinery pieces from the E S Vandruff log bunk house on Ward's island last week police report says burglary found Sunday.
Leaves Quincy with his family to take a job in Leavenworth Kansas. Mr Trumpe of Evansville Indiana is here and will remain in charge of the Collins store.
Blodgett brothers progress on demolishing the southeast corner of Fifth and Maine where Halbach Schroeder will erect a new building. The rear brick livery stable nears removal and work continues on the old telephone building and the Smith barber shop structure. Under new ownership the space between the store and the alley will be turned into a small garden.
Reports from St Marys hospital say John Dudikirk of Hannibal is improving after more than two weeks of unconsciousness. He is able to speak slightly and shows signs of returning consciousness and awareness.
Beverly Byerly filed for divorce Monday in circuit court against wife Lile E. Byerly. He alleges she refused to live with him and they have been separated since June 27, 1914. The couple resides in Quincy and has grown children.
W P Flint, assistant state entomologist, praised Quincy orchardists for effective spraying. He noted practical extermination of San Jose scale and codling moths in Woods orchard near Falls Creek and in Chatten and other Quincy area orchards, contrasting smaller Payson crowd.
J Will Gardner would not discuss a circulating report that the Wells building at Fifth and Maine in Quincy has been sold or will be sold to the State Savings Loan and Trust company. The corner is prized for a bank and office complex near Mercantile block and Halbach Schroeder construction. Mrs Kate Wells Lockwood previously sold the site to Gardner years ago, and a sale to a purchaser paying a tempting price is possible. Mrs Floss Thompson visited New Salem with sister Mrs Eugene Woodward.
Alfonse Street improves after operation at St Marys hospital. Mrs Nora Nixon leaves for Chicago to make her future home. Mrs Frank Dick visits Campaign for son at state university. Arthur Weisenburger of Dicks brewery heads to St Louis for vacation. Fireman House Clayton Hannibal rail run ill at home in Clayton. Seed eats 4000 bushels early June price 65c recleaned 68c. Send samples 1100 Broadway Pape Loos. Smoky Rice now braking on High line Bluffs Keokuk. Baker succeeds him. Lena Leipold operated on at St Marys. Waldron family birthdays celebrated in Bushnell. Free demonstration of Orona cleaner in Basement store. W R Shackleford of Ewing Mo in Quincy on business. William Jansen of Golden Ill visits Quincy. A M Simons, ex Quincy High School faculty, now high school principal in Visalia Cal. Willing Workers Christ Church monthly coffee March 6. John Hunter leaves with Elsie Shafer for St Paul. Shafer heads to Miles City Mont. Hunter returns Sat. Mrs Drew Lapp of Chicago visiting. will stay two weeks longer.
Palmyra Missouri March 6 Works men directed by Foster contracting firm began wrecking the Palmyra Methodist church Monday after an 78 year history. The last service held Sunday night was a union meeting with Rev J S Dingle and Rev J T Bloom speaking. A history of the church was given by Rev J M Mumpower and Rev J A Lanius narrated by his son. County officials and local residents visited, with 40 Presbyterians attending a banquet Monday in church parlors and a musical program following.
Clorence Lineberger English teacher at the High School is at his home located at Twenty second and State streets.
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